Turf Hydroseeding

Golf Courses, Sports Fields, Commercial Complexes, Private Landscapes -- from 1000 SQFT to 1000 Acres we have the equipment and personnel to seed your grass.   We purchase all types of turf seed per project, so all seed has  guaranteed purity and germination percentages and is the exact species and variety of your choice or specification.  Call or email for a quote or consultation.   (831) 763-1811   josh@superiorhydroseeding.net   morgan@superiorhydroseeding.net

Types of Turf Grasses

Turf Type Tall Fescue Is a cool season grass that forms a dense turf when planted properly.   It grows in shade or sun and withstands the abuse of high traffic. Dwarf Turf Type Tall Fescue The characteristics of Dwarf Fescue are: finer leaf texture, dark green color and improved turf density.  Due to the slower (vertical) growth habits of Dwarf Turf Type Tall Fescue, fewer mowings are required than other tall fescues. Fine Fescue There are many types of non-native and native fine fescues.  These grasses are great for hard to mow slopes or areas where low maintenance is desired. These grasses can be mowed 2x annually or less.  Regular irrigation, over seeding and weed pulling a few times per year will provide a kept, natural look. Turf Type Perennial Ryegrass Perennial Ryegrass is often selected for its ability to germinate and establish quickly.  Its fine blades and dark green color make it a good choice for high quality turf needs especially when kept at low mowing heights. Kentucky Bluegrass  Common & Improved Bluegrass has long been a component in turf applications due to its adaptability and blue-green color.  Common varieties have a more upright growth habit, fine to medium leaf texture and medium green color.   Improved varieties have the ability to form a tight turf by spreading of tillers and rhizomes.  Leaf width, texture and color vary by variety and are usually blended to complement each other.   Kentucky Bluegrass requires more maintenance than other turf grasses but can mowed at a lower height giving a distinct well groomed appearance.

Mature Creeping Red.  Great for slopes, meadows and erosion control.  Irrigate to keep green year-round.

SOME THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HYDROSEEDED TURF As necessary, bring in a good quality top soil and or rototill amendments into the areas you plan to seed.  Use caution when considering the addition of recycled wood compost. This material can contain weed seed which you do not want to introduce to your site.    Also, recycled wood compost will take up nitrogen necessary for good germination of new seedlings.  If soil fertility is in question, a soils test ($100 +/-) can simply determine what amendments should be added to your soil or to the hydroseed slurry to optimize  turf growth.  If a good turf stand (or weed stand) has flourished in the soil previously, a soils test is probably not warranted. Proper irrigation is important.  The irrigation system should have total coverage and should water evenly.  Check for head-to-head coverage (overlap), low and high spots.  Re-grade any deficiencies and adjust heads/change nozzles.  The system should be capable of watering 2-5 times per day during the germination period. Weed control is important.  Remove undesired vegetation from the area.  Water & fertilize the area to germinate weed seed.  This will also show you if you have head-to-head coverage, or not.  Dry areas will not grow grass.  After weeds have germinated (7-14 days), spray the weeds with a contact weed killer like Round-Up, or remove the weeds by hand.   Pre-seed irrigation and weed kill/removal may take more than one cycle depending on your site. After hydroseeding, all surface areas must be kept continually moist with frequent light watering.  Water 2-5 times per day depending upon weather.  Avoid puddling or runoff.  Do not allow germinating seedlings to dry out or they will die.  Once seed has germinated, and growth is established, water should be applied with less frequency, but for longer periods of time.  Deep watering will establish deep root growth.   Mow grass every 7-10 days depending on the species you have selected and fertilize with any balanced fertilizer 1-3 times per year depending upon species and soil conditions.  Regular mowing will manage weeds and push lateral growth, creating a tight stand of grass.

Hydroseeding just completed below this beautiful home in Spanish Bay.

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