First, let’s address the question of “What is Hydroseeding?”
Hydroseeding is a highly popular process for controlling erosion in Alabama, including on solar farms, large fields, or even the front lawn of your home. It’s one of the most effective methods of growing grass on uneven terrain or the hard-to-reach areas of a field.
The hydroseeding process itself involves a high-pressure hose that disperses a hydroseeding slurry – which is a mixture of seeds, water, and fertilizer – across the desired area. The seeds of the hydroseeding slurry then quickly take root and grow a layer of Alabama grass.
Hydroseeding in Alabama helps prevent soil erosion and allows for a high volume of seed dispersion at a quick rate, which also makes hydroseeding a cost-effective erosion control solution given the lower number of labor hours required when compared to alternative, more labor intensive erosion control options.
How Alabama Hydroseeding Saves Money Through Labor
Because of the nature of the hydroseeding process in Alabama, the amount of physical labor required is much less than for other erosion control methods. This benefits Alabama hydroseeding clients by cutting down on labor costs, which can save them a great deal of money when compared to sodding and seeding.
This time and cost-saving benefit is enabled by hydroseeding application technology that makes the Alabama hydroseeding process quick and efficient at spreading a hydroseeding slurry – even over large areas with difficult terrains.
With the combination of rapid technology to quickly spread slurry and fewer man hours needed to complete the process, hydroseeding is often cheaper than other Alabama erosion control options. This makes it a popular solution to controlling soil erosion in the south, and especially in Alabama
Long-Term Efficiency of Hydroseeding in Alabama
Along with the reduction of personnel costs with hydroseeding, there are positive long-term results in the erosion control solution that allow for more cost efficiency.
During the rapid distribution of slurry, the material adheres to the ground, allowing it to stick to the soil, acting like glue. The protective slurry grips tightly onto the soiled area, preventing soil erosion from happening with a secure layer over long periods of time. This protective coating from hydroseeding prevents seeds from washing away, which is one cause of soil erosion in Alabama, and ensures better germination that can endure more severe weather patterns.
Compared to the manual process of laying sod, where seeds can easily be washed or blown away by heavy wind and rains, hydroseeding results in more immediately effective prevention of soil erosion. The combination of seeds, fertilizer, water, and tackifier within the slurry creates stable, deep roots that secure themselves quickly in the Alabama soil. This hydroseeding slurry mixture promotes moisture retention plus nutrient density, resulting in long-term growth.
Hydroseeding in Alabama also requires fewer maintenance follow-ups, further cutting down the labor cost involved in the erosion control process. Maintenance and follow up work is common when using erosion control techniques like sodding and seeding. Only in poorer conditions, like shaded patches or poor weather conditions, does hydroseeding need to be redone after a given period of time from the original hydroseeding date. However, in most Alabama conditions, hydroseeding is a one-and-done kind of process for erosion control.
Sod vs Slurry: Alabama’s Cheaper Solution
When it comes to the physical purchase of materials needed to prevent soil erosion in Alabama, hydroseeding slurry is the more cost-effective option than sod.
In Alabama, slurry can be up to 70% cheaper than sod, which can result in huge cost savings for site managers, especially for larger areas. This makes hydroseeding the more cost-effective option for erosion control in Alabama.
Burns Environmental: Alabama Hydroseeding Services
If you are looking for a wallet-friendly, effective way to prevent soil erosion in Alabama, or if you’re looking to grow the field of your dreams, Burns Environmental is the trusted expert you need. Our experienced team has been hydroseeding and tending to soil needs in Alabama for years on end, giving our clients the confidence they need to know they hired the right people for the job.
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