Erosion Control Grass Seed & Seed Mixtures

Yes, milorganite can be used alongside grass seed as an organic slow-release fertilizer to promote root development. However, hydroseeding solutions already incorporate a balanced fertilizer blend within the slurry mix, which is optimized for germination and early establishment — reducing the need for separate fertilizer applications on most erosion control projects.

Hydroseeding is a planting process that combines seed, wood fiber or cellulose mulch, fertilizer, and a tackifier in a water slurry, which is then sprayed evenly over the target area. The mulch layer retains moisture and holds seed in place, accelerating germination and establishing vegetation quickly on slopes, lawns, and disturbed sites.

Hydroseeding costs 50–80% less than sod and provides more uniform coverage than hand-seeding. Unlike sod, there is no transplant shock, and the mulch matrix holds moisture more effectively to improve germination rates. The result is healthier, longer-lasting turf that is faster and more economical to establish over large or irregular areas.

Standard hydroseeding applications typically use 1,500 to 2,000 lbs of mulch per acre. For Bonded Fiber Matrix (BFM) or Mechanically Bonded Fiber Matrix (MBFM) applications on steeper slopes or high-risk erosion areas, application rates increase to 3,000–4,500 lbs per acre to provide enhanced erosion protection and improved seed-to-soil contact.

Hydroseeding is suitable for residential lawns, commercial seeding, athletic fields, roadside vegetation, cut and fill slopes, urban disturbed areas, and construction sites requiring erosion control. It is especially effective on slopes and embankments where uniform seed distribution and erosion protection are critical during the vegetation establishment period.

Yes. Hydroseeding uses natural, biodegradable materials — including wood fiber, cellulose mulch, and organic tackifiers — that break down naturally over time without introducing harmful chemicals into the soil or waterways. This makes it a preferred erosion control method for environmentally sensitive sites and projects subject to stormwater and regulatory compliance requirements.