IS HYDROSEEDING A SUPERIOR METHOD OF PLANTING GRASS AS COMPARED TO STRAW MULCHING OR SOD?
There are many variables to consider when determining how turf should be established on a site. There are advantages and disadvantages to each method. STRAW…Blown straw is far superior to hand shaken straw. Blowing straw is usually faster and cheaper, but more labor intensive than Hydromulching. Straw also includes weed seed that is not present in hydromulch. After the grass germinates, hand shaken straw must always be raked up so that it does not smother the grass or impede it’s growth. Straw that is blown will usually decompose in less than a year. Blown straw saves 20% over hand shaken straw. Straw is generally considered better when hot weather and lack of water are factors. HYDROMULCHING…Seed, fertilizer and mulch are applied in one step. No weed seeds are in the mulch and you get better erosion control (especially on slopes). The major factor to consider when hydromulching is water. Availability of water, travel distance, water pressure and flow need to be considered when pri
