Erosion COntrol
Erosion Control with Hydroseed
Why do you need erosion control?
Erosion control is a combination of native drought-tolerant grasses that have a strong root structure to stabilize the soil. Hydroseeding is used on large projects such as mountain passes and highway construction for erosion control and turf establishment. In the early 1980’s Landsite Development implemented this process on a smaller scale to save clients money. With the development of housing in outlying areas we have found there is a need for stabilization on banks to control erosion.
Other erosion control applications use drought-tolerant grass as a fire break in large rural areas. Fields and horse pastures can also be planted with this process. There are many combinations and different types of grasses. We work with you to determine which combination will best suit your project. We seed with many diverse native grass applications to compliment the landscape and desires of the homeowners.
What is Erosion Seeding?
Erosion control seeding is best applied in the early spring and late fall to take advantage of the wet season moisture for germination. These large areas usually are not supported by a sprinkler system. With an irrigation system erosion control can be accomplished at any time of the year.
Wildflower combinations can be added to any erosion control mix to add beauty and color to your property.
In many situations we have stabilized a slope bank with hydroseed and erosion control netting. The netting stabilizes the slope until the seed establishes. A property owner can save about two-thirds the cost of building a retaining wall by erosion hydroseeding the slope instead.
If you have a disturbed land area through building or natural disaster most likely with our equipment and experience we can re-establish the landscape. And for property land owners we can create a drought tolerant park like landscape with pathways, boulders and trees.
General Tips
Each lawn is unique and actual times and results may vary. Keeping people and animals off your lawn for the first six weeks will improve outcomes. Investing in a moisture meter is recommended as it can protect from over or under watering. Over watering can be just as damaging as under watering your new lawn.
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