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There are advantages and disadvantages to any method of grass planting. Here is a brief description of the different methods so you can determine what is best for you.
Seed & Straw
This method is inexpensive. It is time consuming since seed, fertilizer, lime, and straw each have to be applied separately. Results are hit and miss due to erosion, birds, and the inability to hold moisture. The straw can also blow away which leaves the seeds unprotected.
Hydroseeding
This is an excellent method for ground cover when sod quality results are not required or desired. This is the spread of seed covering large areas using a hydroseeding machine with very little mulch. This method is similar to the seed and straw method and may be a good alternative if there are budget constraints, but as with the seed and straw method, you are subject to hit and miss results.
Sod
Sod is an excellent choice if you want an instant lawn. However this method is costly and is labor intensive. The cost of sod is at least twice the price of hydromulching. Regular watering is advised. If the sod is not cared for properly, it will not adapt and take root to your soil.
* Hydromulching
Full coverage can be achieved in four to six weeks, depending upon conditions. Unlike sod, hydromulching is grown on your property establishing the roots on site, instead of being cut from another location. There is no weed matter in the hydromulching mixture, unlike the straw method. The cost is more expensive than the seed and straw method but much cheaper than sod. The hydromulching process contains 100% wood fiber (which holds up to 10 times it’s weight in water) with a tactifier added to reduce erosion. High quality seed, fertilizer, and lime are mixed together to form
a homogenous slurry. Like sod, hydromulching follows the same watering process to achieve sod quality results. With a little time and patience, a fine turf may be achieved at an economical price.
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