Sunday, March 18, 2018

Advantages Of Using Hydroseeding In Farming

By Douglas Edwards


For those of us not really familiar with agriculture, this may be a completely new term in the industry thus needs to be looked after. This is not only a cost-effective method but also a very environmentally friendly one since there is less chemical use which leads to environmental pollution. It is usually a mixture of mulch and seeds and is mainly used to grow lawn grass. The article below discusses some of the advantages of hydroseeding.

This process involves eco-friendly colorants. In the past, a dye known as malachite green was used most commonly compared to other brands. It was later banned due to the worry that it would affect the water flow in the city of Minnesota and their marine life too. The addition of this eco-friendly colorants has managed to deal with the issue of over-spraying while at the same time enhancing the ability to identify bare spots.

A professional landscaper should be able to tell which grass is native to which land. This way, the client will have an easy time knowing what grass to put on their lawn. Sometimes, the lawn already has some trees, but the owner wants to keep them. In such a case, recommend the native grass that does not require a lot of maintenance.

The quality of the soil is improved. This is because of the fertilizer put in place. Both organic and inorganic soil conditioners are used to improve the condition of the soil. The way they are applied is a lot quicker compared to other methods. This means that at most, spraying takes half the time of other methods used.

It is a method of controlling soil erosion. It includes placing of mulch around new growing plants. The mulch usually covers the soil surface, therefore, resulting in minimization of erosion. This promotes the growth of healthier plants. This is because as the soil is retained, so is are the minerals in it that help in the blossoming of plants.

By using mulch, things such as seed dormancy are going to be completely gotten rid of. First off, mulch is able to cover the soil and provide the moisture it needs. It also controls the temperatures needed for the plant to grow appropriately. The temperature can never drop to an unfavorable one or rise too high.

Water is conserved. The mulch is able to stay moist and provided the needed amounts of water to the plant. The plant, however, adapts on its own. The roots elongate such that they are able to draw water on their own from underground. This adaptation allows them to survive even in the dry season because they can fend for themselves.

It controls the growth of weed. Many of the hydroseed mixtures do prevent weeds from growing and overtaking the native grass. These mixtures are usually free of weed seeds. Weeds mess with biodiversity especially when they overpower the native grass and overtake the area.




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