Hydroseeding is a planting process in which you spray a sludge that contains the seed you want to plant, fertilizer, a bonding agent, and hydroseeding mulch onto the ground. It is an alternative to traditional seeding for many reasons and is used by farmers, landscapers, and even schools.

This form of seeding is encouraged because it helps to inhibit soil erosion and promotes quicker germination. Soil erosion is a problem everywhere. Erosion can even happen in healthy forests, though it would be at a slower rate: an average of 300 pounds per acre a year.

Benefits of Hydroseeding

Better Quality Vegetation

Hydroseeding will result in healthier and greener vegetation than hand seeding. This is due to the roots being established deeper in the soil and the seeds can germinate quicker. Even in places like Arizona, where the diverse soil and weather conditions can affect vegetation growth, hydroseeding gets much better results.

Cost-Effective

You will find that hydroseeding is a more economical choice that can cut the cost of planting by up to 80%. There are fewer labor costs, and materials can be a lot more affordable.

Improve Erosion Control

This is one of the biggest reasons hydroseeding is so popular. When you use this method, moisture is held in better, and there is less erosion from the sun and wind.

Better Coverage

Hydroseeding provides an even cover that also helps to form a barrier that keeps your seed stabilized and can improve moisture retention. This is one of the reasons hydroseeding results in more lush vegetation.

Faster Than Traditional Seeding

Speed is another fantastic benefit. Although it doesn’t promise ‘instant lawn’ kinds of results, it’s still a lot faster than hand seeding.

Great Water Retention

Hydroseeding is able to retain up to 10 times its weight in water, making it perfect for water retention. In areas like North Dakota, where the summers are very hot and winters are really cold, hydroseeding is especially useful.

Versatile

The uses of hydroseeding are not limited to only farming. Landscapers, pipeline companies, Indian reservations, and more industries can benefit from it.

There you have it – seven good reasons to use hydroseeding. It doesn’t matter what your purpose is or where you are — New Mexico, Dakota, etc. — you have a lot to gain from hydroseeding. What are you waiting for? Reach out to us today to get started!