Grotrax Biodegradable Grass Seed Mat, Year Round Green - 50 Sq Ft Quick Fix Roll - Growing Solution for Lawns, Dog Patches and Shade - Just Roll Water & Grow -Not Fake or Artificial Grass

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However, you still don’t want your dog to rip up your grass seed mat! Stake a net over the area, or out up a temporary fence around the seed mat until the grass has grown. Where Can I Buy a Lawn Seed Blanket? Seeds – the type of grass seeds can vary but is mostly a variety of different grass types that perform well in the respective local environmental conditions. Some of the popular hydroseeding lawn mixtures include: While biodegradable grass seed mats are gaining popularity as the best alternatives for environment-conscious homeowners, determining the right one can be a real challenge. At the same time, it protects the seeds from damage by erosion, wind, and frost. You can expect to get densely seeded, attractive lawns with this product. The 110 square-foot lightweight mat features a certified premium weed-free Oregon grass seed blend. All materials making up this product are 100% biodegradable, hence entirely biodegradable.

The Hydro Mousse liquid lawn care system is a great solution for people facing lawn issues such as dry spots, dog spots, and high-traffic areas. This kit can cover up to 500 square feet for overseeding or 165 square feet for new lawns, and can be attached to any garden hose. The mat boasts a fine-bladed texture that can protect your grass seeds from the sun and offer light shade. There are two approaches, depending on whether you choose a blanket that’s already impregnated with seeds, or choose to seed and then cover your lawn area. Apart from soil preparation being on point, a hydroseeding application must be done at the right time, and with the right equipment. Hydroseeding vs. Grass Seed vs. Sod – Which One is Right for Your Lawn? With regards to residential application, spray on grass seed is not recommended for areas smaller than 0.5 acres, owing to the costs of setting up the equipment. But on a brighter note, there is little or no other investment needed to hydroseed a large area once the machine is set up.The 110 square feet lightweight, biodegradable grass seed mat boasts an excellent design, making it ideal for all lawn types and slopes.

environmentally friendly by using a product that usually is discarded. Thanks to hungry sheep and their crutchings there are naturally occurring nutrients for optimal grass growth.Covering your grass seed is not entirely necessary, but it can improve your grass seed germination rate. Here are six benefits of using straw as a grass seed cover: It requires little effort because you need to spread it in your desired area, water it frequently, and wait for results. These mats are also known by several other names including seed germination blankets, lawn seed blankets, seed starter mats, and erosion control mats, to name a few. Although these blankets are known by many names, the purpose of each is the same.

These seeds feature a 4-in-1 WaterSmart Plus Coating to enhance moisture absorption and provide essential nutrients for rapid growth. You can confidently use this best biodegradable grass seed mat in your garden without worrying about harming the environment. Grass seed germination blankets (also known as lawn seed blankets and erosion control mats) are an alternative to scattering grass seeds directly onto the earth. Okay, so artificial turf may be a ‘bridge too far’ at this stage and you still like the idea of natural grass then Eco Lawn’s grass-seed matting may be the perfect choice for you. Blanketing your lawn with hay while the grass grows works similarly to grass seed mats. However, you still run the risk of hay being blown around by strong winds. With that said, the hay is still effective in keeping grass seed in place.

What about if you simply need to repair a few patches of lawn? Well, you can use a pre-seeded mat again; however, this may give you a patchy look if it’s not the same variety of grass. Here’s an alternative way to seed a lawn, using a non-seeded lawn grass blanket. Not only are they simple to use and helpful in stopping soil erosion, but as they’re biodegradable you don’t have to remove them and they’ll just rot down organically. The compost should be finely screened. Clumped compost will suffocate the grass seeds. Instead, run your compost through a sifting screen before applying it to the grass seeds to separate the mature compost and the material that hasn’t decomposed yet. Plant this seed in fall or spring when daytime temperatures are between 60 and 80 degrees. You can use it to overseed an existing lawn or start a new one. Either way, you'll see new grass sprout within five to 10 days, as long as you prepared the soil beforehand. You'll need to keep the soil moist until the seedlings are at least two inches high. After that, as these grasses are only moderately drought-resistant, you'll need to water if there's a long stretch without rain. They do hold up well to foot traffic, however, and are very green and lush. A 7-pound bag will overseed an existing lawn up to 3,030 square feet or seed a new lawn up to 1,010 square feet. The seed is available in bags of other sizes as well. Even with their various advantages and disadvantages, each seeding method helps protect the soil from erosion. In fact, having a beautiful and healthy lawn not only looks great, but it can also be helpful to the environment, as well. If you’re unsure which method you should use, consider these scenarios: