Something to hold grass seed untill it starts ?

[cowboy357]

I Wasn,t sure where to post This , But ive been working on a small pond project . Mainlly because I needed the dirt for other projects & also Because it was a low spot that Would almost allways be in Standing water Growing only skeeters.

Its Nothing like Most of the Others ponds on here . But My Problem is the area around it I have graded & leveled where everything will drain to the pond. I,m Wanting to plant fescue . & needing something to hold it other then straw to keep it from washing into the pond .

I Had seen Somewhere on tv ahile back some type of spray that includes the seed & it looked to be some type of a green moss looking stuff that the grass would grow through, just curious if any others have seen it or has any better ideas. Thanks in advance . Bob

 

[Aguanga]

It sounds like you're talking about hydroseed (grass, mulch, binder, fertilizer, etc.) all sprayed on the surface. You still need to prep the soil and water regularly until fully established. It really works great - kind of in between sowing it yourself and putting down straw, etc. and rolling out sod (both for cost and establishment period). If you can't find contractors that specialize in hydroseeding in your area, try landscapers and if they don't do it themselves ask who they use. Out here it goes from about $0.05 to over $0.25 per square foot depending on the quantity and mix blend.

 

[DocHeb]

I've heard of using wheat seed or annual ryegrass along with the grass seed. They germinate quickly and will help - the wheat grass can be cut to mulch over the fescue, and the annual rye will only last one year.

 

[thatguy]

I would second a fast germinating seed (annual rye comes to mind) that will come up and help hold everything in place until the other seeds takes root..

They also make a strawmat that comes in rolls that you can pin down so the wind wont blow it off (which is what happens with straight straw it seems).. its sorta expensive, BUT it may be cheaper than sowing grass several times..

Brian

 

[QRTRHRS]

My last property had some pretty steep slopes that I had to reseed. I used scrap hay to cover the seed. I then laid wire fencing over the hay held in place with some steel pins. Once the grass took off I would remove the wire.

Regardless, don't forget to treat the pond for skeeters' with BT or something.

 

[cowboy357]

Great Info guys , just what I was looking for thankyou much . i,ll look into all of the options .

QRTRHRS , curious to what BT is . I,ve been putting bleach in it & Skeeter dunks ( Pretty Expensive ) so far so the skeeters dont get started . But sure would like to find other options . I,ve been pumping water into it & Eventually it will have its own well & pump as I Would be surprised if it will hold water very good & also for Sprinklers .

I Dont know a lot about the right way to do the ponds like most of You. but one I Built years back at another location I had stocked with catfish & had no Problems by Pumping the water in with a spout that aimed up so it would add ogygen to the water .

But I,m open to any other suggestions , Like I Said its a Small pond compared to most I,ve seen here , but it will vary in size due to the rains , at least thats My plans , if it works . Thanks again . Bob

 

[MarkV]

Cowboy are you sure it isn't too late to plant Fescue? Around here the summer heat will do it in unless it is planted very early in the spring. Of course thing may well be different in Kansas.

MarkV

 

[mikefromnh]

Around here landscape centers have something like this

Erosion Control Guardian Seed Protection Mulch Mat

Might work around the edge of the pond, bet it won't be cheap though.

 

[cowboy357]

Mark Normally You would be right & I,m running out of time , but its been unussally cool & rainy here so far this year , Its Pouring rain right now & They had baseball size hail just to the west of Us this morning . . Hopefully that will break up before reaching Us .


Mike thanks for the link I,ll check into it as well . I was just hoping I could find something I could apply myself , but that may not be an option .

Thanks again Guys for the info . Bob

 

[LBrown59]

I Wasn,t sure where to post This , But ive been working on a small pond project . Mainlly because I needed the dirt for other projects & also Because it was a low spot that Would almost allways be in Standing water Growing only skeeters.

Its Nothing like Most of the Others ponds on here . But My Problem is the area around it I have graded & leveled where everything will drain to the pond. I'm Wanting to plant fescue . & needing something to hold it other then straw to keep it from washing into the pond .

I Had seen Somewhere on tv ahile back some type of spray that includes the seed & it looked to be some type of a green moss looking stuff that the grass would grow through, just curious if any others have seen it or has any better ideas. Thanks in advance . Bob

I need something to hold grass seed in a ditch till it comes up with out washing the seed away before it ever gets a chance to come up.