When it comes to your lawn, there are many decisions to make. If you're starting from scratch, you'll even need to choose the type of grass to plant and how to plant it. Hydroseeding is a popular method of seeding a lawn. Although it's a common process, there are still plenty of myths surrounding this particular method. Let's get to the bottom of four of these myths so you can make better-informed decisions.

Myth 1: Hydroseeding Is Too Expensive

One of the most prevalent myths is that hydroseeding is too expensive. This is an unfortunate misconception because it often turns people off to this option, and they wind up spending more than they should for beautiful grass. According to This Old House, hydroseeding costs 70% less than sod pallets which is another method of seeding a lawn. To get the best prices on hydroseeding, you should consult with a few different hydroseeding service companies so you have some prices to compare.

Myth 2: You Can Hydroseed Any Time of the Year

Although technically you can hydroseed any time of year, you won't get the best results any time of year. It's best to apply hydroseed in the spring or fall. Both of these seasons are wet enough and moderately cool. This makes for an ideal environment for the seeds to grow. It's also best to plant earlier in the season. The longer the lawn has to get established before the following harsh season, the better.

Myth 3: You'll Get the Same Results With DIY

It's tempting to DIY everything to save some money, but hydroseeding is always best done by professionals. Professional landscapers will have the tools, products, and skills to ensure your yard is hydroseeded properly. They can also provide follow-up monitoring after the initial planting. This monitoring is essential to ensure the seed takes and to intervene if problems start popping up.

Myth 4: You Don't Need to Water Your Lawn

This isn't the case at all. You need to water your freshly planted lawn for the first few days. In fact, the lawn must stay constantly wet to allow the seeds to establish properly. Make sure not to avoid watering your lawn just because you believe hydroseeding is enough.

These are just a few myths about hydroseeding, debunked. If you're looking for a hydroseeding service in your area to help you with hydroseeding, please contact Advanced Erosion Solutions LLC today. We look forward to hearing from you.