vendredi 9 mars 2018

Merits Of Using Hydroseeding During Farming

By Douglas Edwards


The word hydroseeding may be new especially to those who are unfamiliar with agricultural terms. This is the process of planting that uses a mixture of mulch and seeds to produce nutrients. It is mainly used in growing lawn grass which is a process that requires a lot of time. It is very environmentally friendly and can be used as a part of the plan for sustainable agriculture.

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. We all know that when the soil is left exposed, the wind is bound to pick up on it and blow it away. The mulch, however, covers the soil and it can hardly be blown away as long as the mulch has some water. The mulch also improves the water retention of the soil. This means there are a lot more nutrients in the soil.

Mulch promotes grass seed growth. This happens in 3 main ways. One of them improved moisture retention. The moisture in the soil does not evaporate as the mulch is protecting the soil surface. It rids the plant of seed dormancy. Even plants require a certain degree of warmth to grow. The warmth is maintained by the mulch on the soil surface.

There is the element of water conservation. The mulch is always moist and has high water retention. This means that it provides the required amount in the root system. The root system also has an adaptation that helps the whole plant survive. It elongates and is able to access water underground. This makes it a lot more tolerant in the dry seasons.

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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