Hydroseeding is a type of grass seed planting that uses high-powered sprayers and a moist blend of grass seed and another agent, like water. This method is usually meant for larger areas like farms or building sites for a lawn that can only be compared to the finest golf courses.
If you choose to hydroseed your property, you should know that this is not something that you should attempt to do on your own. You’ll need a professional’s help to figure out what type of grass is best for your lawn and a team of experts to apply it.
As Snohomish’s favorite landscaping company, we’re proud to offer hydroseeding services to our residential customers’ properties to provide healthy lawns that last. Read on to learn more about Finishing Touches’ hydroseeding services.
Lush Lawns With Finishing Touches
Finishing Touches Landscaping & Maintenance is a top-rated Snohomish landscape maintenance company that has been servicing the area for over 20 years. Above everything else, we pride ourselves on creating and keeping great client relationships through our high standards for client satisfaction and level perfection in our work.
Landscape maintenance can be hard work and at times, can require hours of it. Finishing Touches makes it possible for you to have a gorgeous property, without you ever having to lift a finger. Plus, if you live in a neighborhood that has HOA standards to keep up with, we can make that a breeze!
Easy Communication and Clear Pricing
When you work with Finishing Touches, you won’t be confused by the process or have to do any guesswork. Our contact form records all the information we need. If we need to know more, we’ll contact you ASAP to organize your quote appointment.
Then, we get right to work on booking and working on your project. Our quotes are quick and accurate, and our service is always on time and professional. Further, we’re not satisfied unless you are. We strive to maintain our clients’ happiness and we have the reviews to prove it! Check them out to see how we can do the same for you.
Customized Lawn Management Programs
In order to have a sustaining lawn, you have to have a fair bit of knowledge of what your soil can provide. Not only do we do the hydroseeding services, but we can have a whole maintenance system that keeps your lawn at golf-course quality forever.
Our team has the knowledge and expertise to understand what your property needs to get it back into shape. We give you customized landscape management solutions specific to your dreams and your property’s needs.
Finishing Touches creates specialized systems that keep lawns lush and gardens vibrant. Whether your yard needs aeration, irrigation, hydroseeding, or just some landscape maintenance, we’ve got you covered.
Wide Range Of Property Maintenance Services
The team at Finishing Touches Landscaping strives to create the most beautiful and healthy lawns for our clients. From planting the very first seed to adding the finishing touches, we’re here to help you keep your yard looking its absolute best.
Beyond hydroseeding and lawn maintenance, Finishing Touches offers a wide range of landscaping services to improve your whole property, whether it’s residential or commercial. We also offer:
- Fall Cleanup and Spring Preparation
- Flower Bed Design and Maintenance
- Sprinkler System Management
- Pressure Washing for patios, driveways, and sidewalks
Benefits of Hydroseeding Your Lawn
Hydroseeding can be an extremely effective way to create a beautifully lush property without the hassle of planting by hand. Not only can it prevent soil erosion, but is often used as a solution for it as well.
It’s common to see construction sites use hydroseeding to reclaim the ground after trucks and equipment have torn up the ground. You may even see many sites ravaged by wildfire being restored through hydroseeding.
Hydroseeding Prevents Soil Erosion
Hydroseeding is the best solution to fix or prevent soil erosion, which happens when the nutrients in the soil are depleted. Soil erosion can be the result of many things even natural occurrences, including:
- Constant exposure to moisture, like heavy rainfall, flooding, and overwatering
- Wildfires, brushfires, or former fire-pit locations.
- A prolonged time without any plant life.
- Overworking the soil through foot traffic, raking, digging, and driving on it.
- Being on a steep slope, like a hillside or mountainside.
The hydroseeding mixture may have to be watered more often and will have to remain untouched until it starts to grow. But it is a much better option if you have bad luck growing grass in your backyard.
Hydroseeding is Cost-Friendly For Larger Properties
On average, hydroseeding can cost from 50 cents to a dollar per square foot, while sod costs from 1-2 dollars. This is why it’s seen as a more cost-friendly solution, but not for everyone.
Hydroseeding can be a bit costly for a small yard, but for larger properties like parks, soccer fields, and horse pastures, this is a much more budget-friendly solution. Plus, if you’re property is located on a hilltop or other kind of land elevation, this is the best method for stronger, thicker grass that won’t move because of the slope.
Easier Application with Hydroseeding
Because hydroseeding is done with a high-pressured hose, it is clearly much quicker to do than by hand. It’s also a much more efficient way to get full coverage and a thick, healthy lawn. The sprayers cover larger areas, without leaving patchy areas or overseeding.
This method also proves to grow faster than regular seeding, with your first mow being as quick as 4 weeks after planting. Plus, there’s no chance of the grass seed blowing away in the wind or washing away in the rain.
We look forward to the opportunity to help you with your upcoming project in these local areas:
Choose Finishing Touches Landscaping for your Hydroseeding Needs
When you work with Finishing Touches Landscaping, you’re placing your property in the hands of landscape maintenance experts who can find solutions to your yard’s problem areas, perform the upkeep necessary for an envy-worthy lawn or garden.
Whether your whole property needs a new layer of grass, or you’re looking to improve some patchy problem areas, we offer the best hydroseeding solutions and lawn maintenance programs in the Snohomish and surrounding areas. Contact us today to learn more about how Finishing Touches can give you the backyard of your dreams without any of the work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in a Hydroseeding Mixture?
The type of grass seed used in the hydroseeding mixture will be specific to how much sun and shade that your property has, as well as the type of soil. Three types of grass are very common in Washington State, including:
- Ryegrass
- Fescue
- Kentucky Bluegrass
Hydroseed is also blended with water, to help it adhere to the ground. Many times, other agents will be added to further improve the grass growth. Here are some of the agents that can be blended in hydroseed.
- Lime creates a well-balanced soil for healthier grass.
- Mulch helps to retain the moisture that the seeds need for germination.
- Fertilizer to boost growth time and put nutrients into the soil.
Will I Need A Sprinkler System If I Hydroseed My Lawn?
If you do choose to hydroseed your property, we do recommend that you install a sprinkler system. While our climate is mild, nowhere in the world gets the same amount of rain every year, so a sprinkler system ensures that the lawn is always hydrated, even during dry seasons or droughts, and this will help the grass take hold, developing into robust, healthy and durable turf.
When you choose to hydroseed your lawn, one of the best preparations that you can make is to install a sprinkler system. Hydroseeding will need to be regularly watered to grow thick, green, and durable.
Contact us if you have any questions about our hydroseeding services or to request a free quote!