When Can I walk on the hydroseed?

It will need to dry completely and then you can walk on it only as necessary until the first mowing.

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Why is the grass thicker in some areas than others?

The grass is thicker because it is maintaining more moisture; you will need to increase your watering for the thinner areas.

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Can I Hydroseed in the summer?

Hydroseeding in the spring and fall requires less water than in the summer months. However, in the heat of the summer the grass will germinate more quickly. The ideal temperature for the first 6 weeks after hydroseeding is between 65 and 75 degrees. 

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What is the best time to hydroseed?

Both fall and spring are great times to hydroseed your lawn. Hydroseeding in spring is beneficial because of the moderate temperatures and the amount of precipitation.  Late summer/early fall is also excellent as the temperatures fall and the precipitation increases.  Successful hydroseeding requires steady sun and regular watering multiple times a day in order to develop and create sustainable roots.

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What is the advantage of hydroseeding?

HydroSeeding produces superior-quality results because it enables the grass roots to embed into the soil sooner and more deeply than with other methods. HydroSeed fibers interlock and create a mat that results in strong roots and green, healthy, long-lasting grass.

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Do I want the slurry kit with or without herbicide?

We use the herbicide Mesotrione since it's a selective, pre- and post-emergent herbicide. It typically prevents weeds from being able to grow in newly hydroseeded areas but care should be taken to not spray directly on decorative plants, flowers, and shrubs. When in doubt, use the slurry Kit N (no herbicide) near these plants and Kit H (with herbicide) everywhere else.

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Will heavy rain wash away Hydroseed?

If there is torrential rain we can not guarantee there will not be a wash out. In most cases after a heavy rain it will look like the green mulch has washed away but usually it is just the green dye that has washed out.

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When should I mow?

Mowing can begin once the new lawn is 2" tall. Mowing stimulates growth and increases thickness. Set the mower high at first, then gradually lower. One optional tip is to cut no more than 1/3 of the grass at a time. It's important to remove grass clippings from newly hydroseeded lawns, bagging is the preferred means. Grass clippings have the potential of smothering young seedlings. A general rule for mowing is that the shorter you want to mow the more often you need to mow to maintain healthy grass.

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When should I fertilize after hydroseeding?

About one to two months after seeding you will want to fertilize your new lawn using a high nitrogen (the first of the 3 numbers on the bag) fertilizer.  The fertilizer in our slurry kits is water soluble which really helps seedlings.  However, when adding fertilizer after hydroseeding, it's recommended to use a granular fertilizer which will be absorbed into the soil over a longer period of time.