Products such as fertiliser, some fungicides, lime, and worm pellets are typically granular therefore, rain in most cases is helpful.
Products such as broadleaf weed and foreign grass control are often applied in a liquid form. Most of these sprays are completely effective if they have a chance to dry on the leaf/plant. The warmer the temperature and the lower the humidity, the quicker this happens. It is often on a case-by-case basis, but we have seen sprays dry as quickly as 15 minutes.

On days when the forecast has a potential for rain, we often have our technicians add a sticker to the mix. This chemical helps the treatment stay put on the leaf/plant even in rainfall.

If you are concerned that the spray had been washed off, we will still need to wait for a couple of weeks to see what the outcome is, then we can assess and determine whether to spray again or not.

Depending on the time of year and current growth, it can take up to two weeks to die. Please avoid mowing for at least three days after treatment.

Water! Water your lawn daily, especially for the first few weeks. Avoid spraying weeds while the new seed is establishing, usually at least eight weeks.

Yes, we do spray for Onehunga Prickles from around August to no later than October. Labour Weekend is typically the latest that we are able to have effective control.

This depends on the time of year your hydroseed or grass is sown. Summer, autumn and spring lawns can establish very quickly, so you can expect to mow your lawn in 3-4 weeks.

Once your lawn grows to 60-80mm you can take the top off your lawn. Before the first mow, ensure the mower blades are sharp. Do not use a mulching mower until you have mown your lawn 5-6 times with a conventional mower and catcher. Please do not leave your lawn too long before you mow as this can be detrimental to your lawn.

If you want to mulch your clippings into the lawn, you need to ensure regular mowing so that you do not leave excessive clippings on the lawn, which can cause areas to die.

Summer: We recommend watering twice a day during the summer. However, if you are restricted by water usage, once a day will suffice it will just take longer to germinate. Before germination, don’t let water pool on the hydroseed. Once germinated you can water heavier to ensure deep watering but avoid excessive ponding.

Autumn: Early autumn can still be quite dry, so in order to get a good result, keep watering the lawn until you get natural rain (twice daily is recommended).

Winter: During winter the lawn normally gets enough moisture from overnight dew to maintain good germination.

Spring: Equinox winds can suck the moisture out of the ground very quickly. Keep an eye on moisture levels, late spring into summer will require diligent watering.

Please call our office and our friendly staff will come up with a plan or point you in the right direction. Patches of 50mm or less will naturally fill in by themselves with regular fertiliser, frequent mowing, and management of weeds and foreign grasses.

Yes, we do! If you know what seed we hydroseeded, please order through our online shop. If you aren’t sure what seed was used, please call our office, and we will assist you.

Most of the time there is still seed sitting on the surface of the preparation, most times patience is the key. Please email photos to the office so we can check. Generally rippling looks odd, but still has an effective germination. In some cases, some areas may need a re-spray, but we will need to wait for approximately three weeks before we can assess. If you are unsure, please give us a call.

We provide you with an aftercare pamphlet once we have finished the job, which covers watering requirements. Aftercare is crucial for the best results, and it is very important to keep the hydromulch/seed damp to ensure good germination. In the hotter months it will require watering daily, if not twice a day. It is essential to continue watering through the summer weeks.

Generally, birds will pick off the seeds sitting on the surface. There are many seeds through the hydroseed mixture and soil profile, so there will be minimal effect on germination.

We have fertiliser in the hydroseeding mixture, so there is no need to apply fertiliser for two months after application (depending on the seed type). Broadleaf weeds could come through from the soil, please do NOT spray your hydroseed until you have mown it at least four times.

We suggest site spraying the area at least once to ensure the ground is free of weeds and foreign grasses. We then suggest a minimum of 150mm of topsoil. Ensure that you leave the surface fluffy and tillered and not over-compacted.

No, it is non-toxic and harmless to children, pets, and the environment.

Try to keep off the lawn for the first four weeks or until the first mow while it is germinating. You can walk on the lawn to water it but stay off if the soil is too soft and you are leaving footprints.

Unfortunately, weeds are inevitable with any existing soil and soil that has been imported. We recommend not spraying weeds until you have mown the lawn at least 3-4 times.

Summer mowing height – 70-90mm, winter mowing height – 50-70mm. For best results you should only take 1/3 of the leaf off.