![]() 70% Perennial Ryegrass, 30% Kentucky Bluegrass – used primarily on parks and sports fields, and a great choice for full sun, high traffic areas.On the downside, this mixture may not be as weather tolerant as those with higher amounts of perennial ryegrass. 60% Perennial Ryegrass, 40% Fine Fescue – contains a higher amount of fescue for shade tolerance, and performs better with little maintenance compared to other lawn mixes.80% Perennial Ryegrass, 20% Fine Fescue – this is the best choice for most lawns, great for overseeding, and excellent for sun areas. ![]() Some of the popular hydroseeding lawn mixtures include: Seeds – the type of grass seeds can vary but is mostly a variety of different grass types that perform well in the respective local environmental conditions. Tackifiers – very helpful in rainy areas, as it helps the slurry stick to the slopes without washing away. Mulch – could be made up of several different things including wood and paper, and provides the seeds with protection, and keeps them moist. Phosphorous – helps accelerate plant growth. Water – a large portion of the mix is water, whose job is to transport the seeds and hydrate them. The first commercial hydroseeder was sold by Charlie Finn, but this model still in its infancy was a machine equipped with a 1000-gallon mixing tank, and an attached engine, pump, and spray unit that sprayed just seed and water.īut the good ol’ hydroseeder has come a long way since its inception, and even though the premise remains the same, today it’s sprayed as a slurry that contains seed, mulch, fertilizer, soil amendments, and water to ensure seeds grow properly rather than just seed and water. The brilliant idea of hydroseeding originated in the United States in the early 1940s when a member of the Connecticut Highway Department - Maurice Mandell realized that certain inaccessible areas could be seeded with grass by applying a mixture of grass seed and water instead of dry grass seeds. Final Thoughts What is Hydroseeding (Spray on Grass Seed)?
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