Sunday, 11 March 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.

Sometimes, the color of lawn grass is too green to be true. This is however not harmful as the color used nowadays is eco-friendly. In the past, malachite green was used, and people saw it to be harmful to the environment. There were complaints in Minnesota that this chemical affects their water sources and also their marine life.

This process promotes the use of native grass. At times, people do want a lawn, but they are not for the idea of getting rid of some of the trees. As a professional landscaper, you may recommend some of the grass types that can grow in an area with shade. Planting grass that is native to the area means minimal use of pesticides, unlike new ones that may take time to adjust.

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.

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.

Weeds are some of the threats that cause plants not to grow. If not uprooted, they may completely kill the plants. But since their seeds are not included in the spray, it may be hard for them to appear anywhere near the plant. The mulch also suffocates the weeds before they get the chance to thrive into healthy plants.




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