Caring For Your Lawn
Preparation
We have many local Landscape contractors that we can recommend for your prep work prior to hydroseeding. A well prepared yard with soil that has been leveled, and weeds/debris removed will make for a successful new lawn.
Care of your newly hydroseeded yard
Spring and Fall Watering Schedule
The ideal temperature for continual growth is 50 degrees and above. Ensuring that your hydroseed stays evenly moist is key to growth. Days 1-13: Water 2 Times/Day (minimum) for 20 minutes (germination period)
- Days 13-24 water 1 Time/Day for 25 minutes
- Days 24-44 water 2 Times/Week for 30 minutes
- Days 44 on water 1 Time/Week for 35 minutes
Be careful not to over water during these periods, avoid puddling. Puddling can cause seed damage. Just remember to keep the mulch wet, don’t let it dry out for periods longer than 24 hours.
Summer Watering Schedule
When temperatures exceed 70 degrees extra watering is needed.
Homes with irrigation see exception below.
- Days 1-10: water 3 times/Day (minimum) for 20 minutes (germination period)
- Days 10-21: water 1-2 times/day for 25 minutes
- Days 21-31: water 1 time/day for 30 minutes
- Days 31 on: water 2 times/week for 35 minutes
Exceptions to the above schedule to keep in mind
- Soil condition: If your soil tends to be on the sandy side, consider doubling the frequency shown above. Sandy soil drains quickly, causing the soil to dry out faster. If your soil content is high in clay, you will need to make sure you do not over water. Clay soil does not drain as well and may create puddles.
- Homes with irrigation systems can set their system to water 4 times per day at about 10 – 15 minutes per cycle during the summer months of high temperatures. Adjust the time according to the type of sprinkler heads you have installed. All systems put out different amounts of water, avoid puddling.
- Established Growth. Once your lawn has filled in and is at a height of about four inches, you will be able to mow for the first time. At this time reduce your watering to about 1 inch of water per week. We want to promote root growth. The roots will want to “chase water” and grow deep. Once you have cut your lawn, the grass will begin to fill in as one blade of grass becomes two or more.
(Above) Growth in the 1st week (above 50 degrees)
Established lawn after being mowed a couple times.
Our Guarantee
Pacific Peaks Hydroseeding Inc guarantees to use the highest quality materials in the hydroseeding process. Our products meet or exceed industry standards and are applied by trained professionals. The blend of seed used is tested and prepared for Pacific Northwest applications, as well as the fertilizer, mulch and erosion control products.
Pacific Peaks Hydroseeding Inc can provide you with qualified landscaping companies to help prepare your area for our services. Please contact us if you need some recommendations. Properly prepared soil will directly affect the hydroseeded lawn for years to come. The area should be free of existing vegetation, rocks or any debris that will prevent the hydroseed from germinating on the prepared surface. Pacific Peaks Hydroseeding Inc will not guarantee hydroseed on unprepared or improperly prepared surfaces.
Pacific Peaks Hydroseeding does not assume any responsibility for damage, washout, or lack of growth by: inclement weather, acts of nature (including down pours, droughts, & fire,) foot traffic (by humans or animals,) vehicles of any type, pests, improper maintenance, improper watering or fertilization, weed competition or their eradication. Pacific Peaks Hydroseeding has provided this website to assist the owner in the care and maintenance of their investment.