HydroSeeding which is sometimes also called hydraulic mulch seeding, hydro-mulching, or hydraseeding) is a planting process in which a slurry containing seed, hydro seeding mulch, fertilizer and a tackifier (bonding agent) is sprayed onto the ground. The slurry is transported in a truck or trailer mounted tank to the job site and sprayed over prepared ground in a uniform layer. In remote areas hydro seeding is sometimes also done using helicopter. Hydro seeding offers many advantages to the traditional process of broadcasting or sowing dry seed. It promotes quick germination and inhibits soil erosion. It is also a very cost effective alternative to sod and offers a significant cost savings as well as many other benefits.
Virtually any grass or erosion control seed that can be planted by seed can be hydro seeded. This includes any sun or shade lawn seed, athletic field mixes, pasture mixes, native grasses, wildflowers, roadside mixes and erosion control mixes. The nutrient rich slurry helps promote fast germination. The hydro seeding mulch helps keep the soil moist to enable the seed to germinate quickly and unlike straw or hay contains no weed seed. The tackifer in the mix acts like a glue to hold the mulch in place and to help prevent washout in the case of heavy rains.
Hydroseed Spot Treatments * $350
(Includes up to 100 gal. of hydroseed mixture or about 1,400 sq. ft. of coverage. Larger hydroseeding projects are billed by the square foot. Please see our 2021 hydroseed pricing below.)
1,400 – 2,000 square feet | * $0.25 per square foot |
2,001 – 4,000 square feet | * $0.22 per square foot |
4,001 – 6,000 square feet | * $0.20 per square foot |
6,001 – 10,000 square feet | * $0.19 per square foot |
10,001 – 20,000 square feet | * $0.18 per square foot |
20,001 – 43,560 square feet | * $0.17 per square foot |
43,561 – 100,000 square feet | * $0.16 per square foot |
100,001 + square feet | * $0.15 per square foot |