From restoring native vegetation to preventing harmful soil erosion, hydroseeding is a popular, eco-friendly solution. Hydroseeding is often much faster and more even than traditional seeding methods, and can quickly promote fast and uniform plant growth. 

But how does it work, and why should you choose it over other erosion control or vegetation methods?

What Is Hydroseeding?

Hydroseeding is a planting technique that involves spraying a mix of seeds, mulch and water onto the soil to encourage fast and even plant growth. This plant growth can then stabilise the soil, as well as introduce new plants to the land. It’s a time-efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional seeding or turf-laying methods. 

Hydroseeding generally follows these four straightforward steps:

  • Step 1: Prepare The site. Before the seed mix is sprayed onto the soil, the site needs to be prepared for the application. Debris should be cleared away so that the seed mix can get to the soil. Additional steps like soil grading might also be required. Overall, you need to make sure that the seed mix can reach where it needs to reach and that the site is ready for plant growth.
  • Step 2: Making The Seed Mix. Seeds, mulch, water and more need to be combined to form the seed mix. A well-formulated mix will encourage fast and healthy seed growth.
  • Step 3: Applying The Seed Mix. The seed mix will be sprayed onto the soil using specialised equipment. Skilled professionals spray the mix evenly so that the site is appropriately covered without missing spots or over-applying. 
  • Step 4: Maintaining The Site. Maintenance is needed to encourage good growth and establishment. Watering helps roots develop, stabilising the soil.

The Many Advantages Of Hydroseeding

Why choose hydroseeding? This innovative technique has plenty of advantages that you should know about:

  • Fast Application. Spraying the seed mix is much quicker than planting seeds by hand, speeding up the process so you can meet your deadlines. This is particularly beneficial for larger areas, as hydroseeding can cover large plots of land in a fraction of the time it would take someone to plant the seeds by hand. 
  • Uniform Coverage. It’s easier to achieve an even, uniform seed coverage with hydroseeding. Just make sure to work with professional hydroseeding experts who know what they’re doing and ensure everyone is on the same page about what areas need to be hydroseeded. 
  • Eco-Friendly Erosion Control. When the seeds grow, their roots will grow down into the soil, stabilising the dirt to prevent soil erosion. This can also reduce water runoff and protect the soil against wind, rain and animals. 
  • Customisable Seed Mixes. Of course, make sure the seed mix your hydroseeders use is appropriate for your purposes. Choose plants that will do well on your land, and that suit your needs regarding visuals, erosion control and drainage. Native plants are an excellent choice, as native NZ plants have evolved to withstand Aotearoa’s sometimes harsh conditions. 
  • Fast Growth. Well-formulated seed mixes and proper application ensure that the seeds are properly distributed, protected and supported. This will promote faster growth and healthier plants, so you won’t have to wait for too long until your land is covered in hardy plants. 
  • Dust Suppression. Dust can cause serious issues, reducing air quality and covering nearby surfaces. Hydroseeding mixtures contain moisture and mulch, which help control dust and stop it from spreading into the air. 

Enjoying All Of The Benefits Of Hydroseeding In New Zealand

As you can see, hydroseeding has plenty of advantages, which is why it’s such a versatile and popular choice for New Zealanders who care about the environment. If you think hydroseeding could be perfect for your project, then we welcome you to reach out to our team at Enviro360. We are passionate about quality results, eco-friendly practices, excellent customer service and so much more. We take great care to ensure every hydroseeding step is completed thoughtfully, so everything from choosing your custom seed mix to applying it will be done with your best interests in mind. 

Would you like to know more about hydroseeding? We’ll be happy to guide you through the process to discover if this technique is right for you. 

Our Enviro360 team is also thrilled to provide our clients with a variety of other services, all centred around erosion control, protecting the environment and making Aotearoa a safer, greener place. Other services include hay mulching, dust suppression and landscaping. If hydroseeding doesn’t seem quite right for you, then we can explore our additional services to discover the best way to help you reach your goals. 

Getting in touch is easy – you can call our team on 09 435 0755 to get the process started. Or you can also use our contact page to send us a message online, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Enviro360: Your local hydroseeding experts.