Hydro Vs Dry Seeding: Which Grows Grass Faster & Why You Should Care

Growing a beautiful lawn is not as straightforward as it first appears and failing to take the right approach can lead to patchiness and unhealthy grass.  When growing a new lawn, you need to think carefully about the seeding method you use, since this can have a big impact on how it grows and how it looks as time goes by. While regular, dry seeding is a straightforward process and the traditional choice, there are alternatives to consider.

Hydroseeding a lawn is a great option that comes with a range of benefits. The process can help grow grass faster than regular dry seeding — it usually only takes a week for germination and three to four weeks until you're able to mow your lawn. Hydroseeding also helps your lawn grow more uniformly, minimizing the potential for weeds to grow while it's being established. While it's not quite as fast as sodding, it's a bit more economical. It's a great seeding option that offers a good mix of speed and affordability. It's well worth considering if you want to have one of the best lawns on the block.

Although hydroseeding has some major advantages when compared to dry seeding, there are some drawbacks you should know about before hydroseeding your lawn as well. One of the disadvantages is that it's more expensive than dry seeding. This is one thing that discourages many homeowners from the process. If you're looking for the most affordable option, you may want to stick with regular dry seeding instead.

Additionally, while hydroseeding is faster than dry seeding, it's still not as fast as sodding. The labor for hydroseeding is a bit more difficult as well, especially if you're going to do everything yourself. Attention to detail is necessary and seed will need to be prepared well and spread evenly. Additionally, more maintenance will be required after hydroseeding compared to sodding. The process also uses a lot of water and you'll need to be sure that you're watering your lawn enough after hydroseeding. Plan to keep supplying moisture and providing fertilizer as time goes on. If you have the money to spend and need an even faster and easier process, consider sodding instead.