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Lawns are a standard feature on residential and commercial properties, and these installations create freshness and a very bright atmosphere in the outdoor spaces. But lawns also need to be installed well. Using good quality grass seed and techniques helps ensure you get resilient and long-lasting gardens that are lush and healthy too.

At Alternative Landscapes, we are a full-service hardscape and landscaping company that focuses on excellence. We understand that our clients want tough, hardy, and aesthetically appealing lawns. It's why we recommend they opt for hydroseeding against sod installations.

We cater to residential and commercial clients and handle hydroseeding jobs of any type. With over 15 years of managing similar projects throughout Northwest Ohio, we have what it takes to provide our clients with high-grade solutions. While hydroseeded lawns take longer to take root and grow, they can endure wear and tear much better.

What is Hydroseeding?

Hydroseeding (or hydraulic mulch seeding, hydro-mulching, hydraseeding) is a planting process which utilizes a slurry of seed and mulch. The process is called sprigging (or hydro-sprigging) when the slurry contains stolons or rhizomes instead of seed.

The slurry is transported in a tank, either truck or trailer mounted and sprayed over prepared ground in a uniform layer; helicopters may be used in cases where larger areas must be covered. Hydroseeding is an alternative to the traditional process of broadcasting or sowing dry seed.

It promotes quick germination and inhibits soil erosion. The mulch in the hydroseed mixture helps maintain the moisture level of the seed and seedlings. The slurry often has other ingredients including fertilizer, tackifying agents, green dye and other additives.

History of hydroseeding

The first commercial hydroseeder was invented in the United States in the early 1950s in order to efficiently shoot seed and fertilizer over broad areas. The process is now used throughout the world, arriving in the United Kingdom in the 1960s.

Advantages of Hydroseeding

Hydroseeding is used to seed grass on commercial sites (highways/motorways etc.), golf courses, lawns and areas too large, inaccessible or unsuitable for conventional methods.

Starting a lawn by hydroseeding is considerably cheaper than laying sod/turf and quicker than using seed. It is also used to spread mixtures of wildflower and tree/shrub seeds or turf grasses for erosion control.

High-Quality Hydroseeding Services

This job requires skill, experience, and the right resources, and we have all of these. This process is ideal for landscapes where expansive areas need to be covered with lawns. We are committed to providing our clients with excellent value for money and use the best grass seed. There are different grass species available, and we make sure that you get the types of lawns you need.

We complete the job systematically, to industry standards. Our team can handle small-scale residential & large-scale commercial hydroseeding projects expertly. We offer these services at very cost-effective pricing.

If you are looking for high-quality hydroseeding services, feel free to call Alternative Landscapes at this number- 440-342-6159. You can send us queries, and your project details through this Contact Us form on our website. We look forward to working on your project.