Hydroseeding (also known as hydromulching, hydraulic mulch seeding, and hydraseeding) is a landscape planting technique that quickly transforms an otherwise barren or reclaimable area into a vibrant living environment using the skilled application of a slurry of mixed seed, mulch, water and sometimes fertilisers. It was first used in the USA during the 1950s and the UK in the 1960s.

The mix is transported to the site in a tank, which can be either truck or trailer mounted depending on the scale of the project, and is sprayed over prepared ground in a uniform layer. Hydroseeding is a highly effective alternative to traditional broadcasting or sowing dry seed and promotes rapid germination as well as inhibiting soil erosion.

At its most basic, hydroseeding can be used to grass seed a commercial site, such as motorway cuttings, golf courses, or large lawns. It comes into its own in treating areas that are simply too large, inaccessible or unsuitable for conventional seeding methods. It can also be a a much cheaper method of generating a grass covering than laying turf and is much quicker than simply sowing seed. Hydroseeding is not limited to grass and can be used to spread mixtures of wildflower and tree seeds for reclamation, erosion control, or generation of ecologically viable sites.

A study carried out for the National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture at the University of Southern Queensland demonstrated the effectiveness of hydroseeding compared with control seed applications.

To find out more about how CDTS Ltd can utilise hydroseeding to benefit your business and your environments please contact us.