A hydroseed mixture is a blend of about 10 ingredients mixed in water to create a slurry that is pumped through a hose and applied to the lawn. This results in faster and more complete germination while minimizing erosion and preventing weeds. The same process is not possible and fewer benefits are realized when installing seed dry. Unlike straw, which may contaminate your new lawn with weed seeds and blow around, Hydromulch is free of contaminants and is cost effective.

TTTF (Turf Type Fall Fescue) is a seed for the times—it’s low maintenance and is adaptable, drought and shade tolerant, wear and disease resistant, and establishes quickly. TTTF works well with shady lawns in Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights.

We purchase only “A” program varieties evaluated by NTEP (National Turfgrass Evaluation Program) through our seed supplier to ensure the best quality seed selections with no weed seeds or contaminants.

Late summer to early fall is the best time to install a new lawn. Temperatures are cooling for ideal seed development, Mother Nature helps with rain to ensure adequate moisture, and the pressure from grassy annual weeds is in the rearview mirror. A “fall” seeded lawn will provide the best results as more complete germination will occur and roots will have a chance to develop before the next summer.

It may be absolutely necessary to seed in the spring or summer, but it’s less desirable since the roots are less developed going into summer, which requires more water; and if temperatures are over 85°·F, seed germination and development slows. Areas that germinate and develop more slowly are prone to having grassy and broadleaf weeds take over, requiring herbicides and additional effort to overcome. Generally we only advise doing necessary lawn repairs in the spring, waiting until fall to invest in large scale seeding projects.

While small seeding projects can be undertaken in the summer if absolutely necessary, it’s not advisable until temperatures cool. Seeding during the summer poses several risks to new seedlings, including increased risk of drying out, higher susceptibility to disease, greater likelihood of annual grassy weeds, and poor seed development due to the heat. To minimize these risks and ensure successful germination and establishment, it’s generally best to avoid seeding until at least mid- to late August, when temperatures begin to moderate and conditions become more conducive to healthy seed growth. By waiting until temperatures cool, you can significantly improve the chances of a successful seeding project and promote the long-term health and vitality of your lawn.

Once the seed is planted, the first goal is thorough and complete germination. This takes diligent watering and a little help from Mother Nature with cool temperatures and soft rains. The first fall is like having a newborn baby, requiring close and attentive care. By spring, your new lawn is like a toddler, becoming a little more sturdy and independent, but not quite there. Through summer and into the fall when the lawn is one year in the ground, the lawn is in its adolescence and requires less direct attention, but benefits from proper maintenance practices. The lawn reaches the true-leaf stage of development and is fully established about two years after seeding.

The growth and development of the new lawn takes time, and requires the proper care and attention to ensure the return on your investment. You will receive after care instructions as a part of the project. Our LDP (Lawn Development Program) will help ensure you realize your field of dreams.

Setting up hoses and sprinklers connected to a timer is an option; however, an in-ground irrigation system is an excellent tool to help establish a new lawn and maintain it for years. The additional investment is not necessary if you have the ability to water manually. If you have a larger lawn area, variable schedule, or lack the time to commit to a regular watering schedule, an irrigation system is recommended.