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Site Preparation Instructions
To achieve best results, RapidGrass needs a slightly loose soil condition that is smooth, rock-free, weed-free, at final grade and contoured according to your desired plans.
1. Remove all weeds and unwanted grasses.
If necessary, spray them with a contact herbicide, wait the recommended period of approximately 7-10 days and then remove the debris before hydroseeding. Do not use a rotary tiller to remove weeds because this usually spreads and promotes even more weed growth.
2. Level, lightly pack and then loosen the soil.
If you use a lawn roller to lightly pack the soil, fill it about half full with water and then lightly rake the soil bed. If the soil is powder dry, sprinkle the area lightly the day before hydroseeding in order to put a light crust on top of the soil. This makes the hydroseeding application more effective by allowing the proper penetration of the mixture into the top ΒΌ inch of soil.
3. Watch the weather conditions.
If the soil is very wet or muddy on the day selected for hydroseeding, please give RapidGrass as much notice as possible so that the application can be rescheduled. The soil needs to be dry enough to walk on (drive on, if necessary) without disturbing the prepared site.
4. Minimize the results of overspray.
During windy conditions it is not uncommon for a bit of an over-spray of the hydroseeding slurry onto sidewalks, flowerbeds and other adjacent objects. If you are concerned about this possibility, simply cover the objects with plastic in order to minimize damage and cleanup.
5. Water source is critical.
Ensure that you have a water source able to keep the site moist for the 3 weeks following hydroseeding. This is a MUST in order to ensure proper seed germination and healthy growth.
6. Plan ahead.
Make the necessary arrangements to keep all traffic, including pets, to a minimum for the next three weeks.
