Jarret Rathburn
I have almost 30
years experience in turf grass maintenance and landscape installation from
cemeteries to golf courses and properties too numerous to count. I am a licensed carpenter and heavy equipment
operator in the state of South Carolina and still do some small carpentry jobs
from time to time. However, my real
passion is in the green industry and that is why I am drawn to
hydro-seeding. Your lawn is a huge
investment and usually is the first thing people see when they come to your
home or business. An attractive, well
kept lawn and landscape not only increases the value of your property, but
offers many personal benefits.
Why Hydro-seeding?
Hydro-seeding has been around since the 1940’s when the Corp of Engineers would use it to prevent erosion around dams and road construction and it is still widely used in most road construction projects today. In recent years it has become more mainstream and people are beginning to realize the potential and savings that hydro-seeding offers. Unlike sod, hydro-seeding is adaptable to a number of different applications and is usually 20 to 25 percent the cost of sod.
With sod you are limited to the variety of grass the farm has and may not be the best choice for your needs. You also will most likely pay a delivery charge and pay for pallets and unless you enjoy hard, dirty, manual labor, you will also have to pay laborers to lay it out on your property. After all that time and money is spent, there is still no guarantee that the sod will grow and thrive where it is put. I have seen many sod jobs that looked like a patchwork quilt and was a result of bad workmanship, irregular watering, or the sod “not taking” to the local soil.
Hydro-seeding takes the guesswork out of the equation. There are hundreds of varieties of grass seed that can be catered to the particular microclimate in your area. Some varieties are sun loving, low growing easy maintenance turf. Others may be shade tolerant, lush, high growing cultivars that do well in soggy areas and remain green year round in the South when other grass turns brown and goes dormant. Depending on the property, you can grow different varieties to have grass where you want it and blending different types of seed can offer a broader range of choices to suit your needs.
Hydro-seeding is not limited to grass and lawns. If it can be poured in the tank, it can be hydro-seeded. Ponds and wetlands can also be sprayed to eliminate aquatic weeds. Maybe you don’t like grass, but instead want a wild flower meadow or a food plot for animals or wild game at a hunting club. Some livestock owners or equestrians may need a pasture for grazing that is beneficial for their investment. Hydro-seeding is affordable and versatile in a number of ways and I look forward to discussing how it may be a benefit to you the customer. Thank you for visiting my site and if you have any questions about hydro-seeding being right for you, please get in contact with me.
With sod you are limited to the variety of grass the farm has and may not be the best choice for your needs. You also will most likely pay a delivery charge and pay for pallets and unless you enjoy hard, dirty, manual labor, you will also have to pay laborers to lay it out on your property. After all that time and money is spent, there is still no guarantee that the sod will grow and thrive where it is put. I have seen many sod jobs that looked like a patchwork quilt and was a result of bad workmanship, irregular watering, or the sod “not taking” to the local soil.
Hydro-seeding takes the guesswork out of the equation. There are hundreds of varieties of grass seed that can be catered to the particular microclimate in your area. Some varieties are sun loving, low growing easy maintenance turf. Others may be shade tolerant, lush, high growing cultivars that do well in soggy areas and remain green year round in the South when other grass turns brown and goes dormant. Depending on the property, you can grow different varieties to have grass where you want it and blending different types of seed can offer a broader range of choices to suit your needs.
Hydro-seeding is not limited to grass and lawns. If it can be poured in the tank, it can be hydro-seeded. Ponds and wetlands can also be sprayed to eliminate aquatic weeds. Maybe you don’t like grass, but instead want a wild flower meadow or a food plot for animals or wild game at a hunting club. Some livestock owners or equestrians may need a pasture for grazing that is beneficial for their investment. Hydro-seeding is affordable and versatile in a number of ways and I look forward to discussing how it may be a benefit to you the customer. Thank you for visiting my site and if you have any questions about hydro-seeding being right for you, please get in contact with me.