Caring For New Hydro-Seed
Hydro-seeding is the process of mixing mulch, seed, fertilizer and water as a mixture in a tank, which is then sprayed on a prepared grade. Keep the hydro-seeded area consistently moist (but not flooded) and undisturbed for at least five days. Since hydro-seed mixture may contain different types of seed, they will begin to fill in at different rates - so don't worry if your new lawn looks sparse at first. Fertilize your new lawn about 6 weeks after hydro-seeding. The new lawn should then be re-fertilized about every 6 weeks through the summer. After the lawn is well established, the lawn should continue to be fertilized every 6 to 8 weeks. We recommend a balanced fertilizer program to help establish your new lawn and protect your investment.
Note that you should put at least 1/2" of water on your lawn immediately after fertilizing for the first time. If you do not put enough water on your new lawn after fertilizing, your new lawn could burn. The new lawn may be cut for the first time when the grass is approximately 4" high.
A common mistake when renovating a new lawn is to neglect watering once the grass seed has germinated. New seedlings need steady moisture from frequent watering or rainfall. Their immature root systems only penetrate into the soil an inch or so where it dries out quickly during warm weather. Continue to water frequently and deeply enough to keep the top few inches of soil moist. If there is no rain, water new grass at least twice a week until it is a few months old.