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Hydroseed
What is Hydroseeding?
Hydroseeding is the process of putting seed into the soil and spraying a protective wood fiber coating over the soil. This helps to prevent your soil or seed from washing away in heavy rains.
Hydroseeding Pros vs. Cons
Hydroseeding pros
Thicker greener lawn
Deeper root system
25-75-year life of your lawn
A better blend of grass seed that will use 50% less water over time
Grows more laterally than vertically = thicker softer lawn
Grows slowly so less lawn mowing
Drought resistant
Cheaper than sod
Hydroseeding Cons
2-4 months before it is as thick or thicker than sod
It is not instant grass
It takes time to grow
Sod
Pros vs. Cons
Sod pros
Instant grass
Curb appeal is instant
Sod cons
Seed blends vary based on sod farmer
Sod farmer Seed blends are not TWCA certified so they will use 2x the water
Sods life span is 8-15 years approximately
More expensive than hydroseeding
Sod can have issues rooting
Requires large amounts of water the first couple months
Sod can get expensive
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