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Prep & Care
Want to know how you should prepare your property for hydroseed application?
Have had hydroseed applied, and now want to ensure its successful growth and longevity? Explore this checklist of steps to help guide you through your grass-growing journey!
PREPARATION
Why prep the seeding site? The answer is simple! The better prepared the site is...
The better chance for thick, beautiful grass.
ROTOTILLING
When the ground is too hard, it is more difficult on roots when needing to penetrate into that ground. Rototilling helps to break up compacted soil, creating a loose, aerated environment that allows grass roots to access essential nutrients and moisture. Rototilling furthermore allows you to level the soil and remove debris, rocks, or weeds that could compete with your new grass seed for water and nutrients, creating an amenable surface for even hydroseed application.
TOP SOIL
Having 4-6 inches of top soil is the ideal base for seed growth. The better the base, the better the results. Whether you're looking to apply top soil independently, or our team of experts does so as part of your hydroseeding project, this layer of top soil provides a nutrient-rich layer that enhances the existing soil, improving its texture and structure and levelling your lawn's surface, filling in any depressions or uneven areas that may disrupt water drainage and create pooling.
UNWANTED VEGETATION
This is not a must for growth - but it does help ensure smoother results! Unwanted vegetation, such as weeds and invasive grasses, can compete with newly sown grass seedlings for resources like sunlight, water, and nutrients. This competition can stunt the growth of the grass and lead to patchy, sparse areas in your lawn, making it struggle to establish a robust root system.
SOIL ADAPTABILITY
Are you concerned because your property has less-than-ideal soil conditions? Heavy clay, rocky terrain, sand? Here is where hydroseeding flexes its abilities! Hydroseeding is adaptable to all soil conditions, thriving in any topography and soil terrain regardless of its ruggedness. Perfect for a Muskoka property!
AFTER-CARE
You've had a successful application of hydroseed to your property! Now, how will you take care of your grass seedlings? Here are some steps and pointers to support you in the days and weeks following the hydroseeding application.
WATERING
For the first 10 days, you'll want to water! But be careful - enough water to dampen, but not enough to saturate. Our seed is applied hydrated for more immediate germination, so the goal is to maintain a moist environment for growth without drenching the seeds too heavily. Overwatering creates an environment conducive to fungal diseases, which can quickly spread and damage newly sprouted grass, while furthermore impeding deep root growth.
FERTILIZING
When applied, your hydroseed is mixed not only with water, but furthermore with an enriched, powerful starter fertilizer, which lasts for four weeks on your fresh lawn seed. After four weeks, you will need to re-fertilize, to ensure your grass seedlings stay nourished in their new terrain.
CUTTING
Your newly grown grass needs time to sprout strongly before being cut for the first time. We advise waiting until your grass reaches a height of 6 inches before cutting the lawn to a height of 2 inches. This allows the grass to develop a strong root system, which is crucial for absorbing water and nutrients. When the blades are longer, they can photosynthesize more effectively, promoting robust growth and vigour while providing shade to the soil, helping to retain moisture and prevent weed seeds from germinating.
TRAVERSING
To ensure the best results for your new grass, we advise eliminating foot traffic on it until after the second cutting. Minimizing foot traffic on a newly grown lawn is essential for ensuring its proper establishment and long-term health. When grass seedlings first emerge, they are fragile and vulnerable to damage. The delicate root systems take time to anchor securely into the soil, and excessive foot traffic can easily disrupt this process. Protecting the new grass from excessive disturbance by limiting access helps pave the way for a healthier lawn that can withstand these challenges in the long run.
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