Landscape Equipment - Hydro Seeding Machines
About Hydro Seeding machines
Overview
Most homeowners have probably heard of the word hydro seeding but never really knew what on earth it really meant. What is hydro seeding you might ask? Hydro seeding is a mixture of grass seed, water, fertilizer and green fibre mulch when all mixed together in a hydro seeding machine creates slurry.
The slurry mixture is sprayed on by a hydro seeding machine which encourages faster and healthier growth to the soil especially in difficult to reach areas and sloping areas. When the slurry dries, a crust is formed on the ground. The crust protects the area from erosion as well as protecting the seeds from getting washed away due to wet weather conditions. This process is much faster to grow healthy green lawns and usually takes up to 7 to 14 days. Can Hydro Seeding Improve Existing Lawns?
Most certainly! Hydro seeding is not only for a new top soil area for applications. That is one of the main advantages that homeowners need to realize and benefit from. Applying hydro seeding mixture on your existing lawn will ensure healthier growth; fewer weeds will appear as well as an evenly growing lawn area.
Applications with Hydro Seeding Machines
There are many applications that hydro seeding machines are used for exceptional grass growth that is healthier and beautifies the area that it is applied to in a short period of time. For example:
- Residential Properties
- Commercial Properties
- Sporting Fields
- Recreational parks
- Mine Reclamation
- Roadside Work
- Farms and Rural Properties
The great aspects of hydro seeding machines is there is a number of sizes available from small machines for residential properties to larger machines for larger areas as mentioned above. For residential properties a small hydro seeding machine is obviously more suitable. Make sure you have an accessible entrance for the hydro seeding machine on your property before commencement.
Types of Hydro Seeding Machines
There are various different types of hydro seeding machines. Each machine is fitted to a large or small truck or utility vehicle. The tray of the truck is designed to carry a hydro seeding machine. The machine features a gallon holding drum which ranges from 300 gallons to 3,000 gallons. The size of the gallon drum one may require will depend on the property or land size. For example; residential properties will only need a hydro seeding machine which carries a 300 gallon drum.
An electronic pump and hose is fitted to the hydro seeding machine. The force of the pump is designed to spray the slurry. The machine is also fitted with fast and slow connections which enable the operator to determine the flow range. The pump and hose can be hand held and distributed by the operator with ease. The machine can also distribute the slurry independently. The operator will choose an aiming range which suits the property in area size and diameter accordingly. The machine will fully function automatically by selecting the automatic button located on the control panel. The control panel also houses a manual switch.
