Mulches, Binders and Stabilisers

Apart from the seed variety itself the most important constituents of the Hydraseeders formula are the mulches, binders and stabilisers. 

Mulching enhances the establishment of the seedlings by reducing the water evaporation, so aiding the soil’s moisture retention. Mulching also inhibits erosion caused by impact and run off and creates a microclimate to aid germination. Among the materials normally used with hydraseeding are cellulose wood fibre, peat and straw. In order to be effective mulches must be applied at a rate sufficient to give a good cover to ground and seeds. 

Binders and stabilisers are chemical products which act as ‘adhesives’. With the binders it is the mulch and seeds that are ‘stuck’ to the surface of the soil. Stabilisers, on the other hand are designed to make the soil particles adhere together.