Connecticut Hydroseeding contractors

Hydroseed is essentially seed and plant food mixed with water and a bonding agent, applied using a pump and hose to spray the ground where grass needs to be planted. This is usually done in large and uneven areas where vegetation needs to grow quickly in order to prevent erosion of the soil. The versatility of its application makes it perfect for difficult areas, such as slopes, narrow strips, ditches, and berms.

Vegetation grows quickly through hydroseeding as it provides better conditions for seed germination than other methods like dry or broadcast seeding. Seeds have easy access to the moisture and nutrients already present in the slurry, and the bonding agent ensures that it stays in place and isn’t at risk of washout from heavy rains. Thus, it creates a uniform coverage of grass after a few weeks. Compared to other methods, hydroseeding is economical, effective, and less labor-intensive.

Drill seeding essentially achieves the same results as hydroseeding, with its main advantage being usable when water is unavailable. It uses specialized equipment to simultaneously drill hundreds of holes into the soil and plant seeds within a consistent depth. Because of the equipment needed, drill seeding is typically done in flat, level areas such as fields. Drill seeding is also a highly effective seeding method, as it allows for precision during seed planting and ensures that seeds have cover afterward, protecting them from conditions hindering germination (e.g. excessive wind or sunlight, hot and cold temperature swings). In addition, the drilling process does not greatly disturb the soil, making it suitable for areas at risk of eroding.

In the case of construction projects where natural vegetation is removed and revegetation is needed to prevent the soil from washing away, hydroseeding and drill seeding are effective solutions. They allow grass to bond to the soil and grow quickly, and the grass works to keep soil stabilized with its roots. Where before labor-intensive erosion control blankets were required, it is now possible to save time and money with these methods of seeding. Reclamation mines, solar projects, highway construction projects, and long sections of high voltage power lines are common areas of these applications.

While the most common use of hydroseeding and drill seeding is for establishing a grass cover, it is also applicable for other plant species. Reclaiming mines or other land reclamation projects that require the establishment of vegetation are possible with the use of these seeding methods, as they provide an environment for rapid seed germination regardless of the terrain. A dense and varied vegetative cover is key to soil stabilization and rehabilitation.