Spray on Grass – the challenges in Australia

Spray on grass

Hydraulically sprayed growth mediums are a cost-effective grass growing technique used for erosion control on degraded landscapes. Spray on grass seed is known as hydroseeding. It is a grass seed application technique that uses a combination of grass seed, water, mulch fiber and additives such as fertilizers. A tackifier or bonding agent is used for better integrity of the mixture when applied to soil. This article highlights aspects of hydroseeding and evaluates the benefits of using GRT: Enviro-Binder for erosion control. 

Hydroseeding challenges in Australia

There are many challenges to use of hydroseeding in Australia. There are often limitations in the attempt to reduce erosion and this has raised a lot of conflicting results. These are some of the challenges:

• Takes a lot of soil preparation.
• Seed may spray out in one clump.
• Takes several applications over a few weeks for results.
• Leaves green stains on exposed clothing and skin.
• Must follow extensive instructions precisely to see any results.
• More expensive than other options.
• Native species poor seedling establishment.
• Logistics of water available close to the planting site.
• Uses a lot of water.
• Difficulty in calibration of application rates.

Types of hydroseeding methods.

The different types of hydroseeding aren’t any different from planting grass seed the traditional way just the spraying aspect which makes the difference. The two types of traditional grass seeding / establishment are:

• Using traditional seeding.
• Laying turf or sod.

Both hydroseeding processes involve preparation of the ground in the following ways:

• Removal of rock and debris.
• Soil amelioration with organic matter.
• Soil smoothing by grading and lightly firming it.
• Seed spraying via hydroseeding machine.

GRT erosion control applications

GRT’s erosion control applications vary from the most difficult and sensitive environments to the simple and easy to work on environments.

Here is a list of our erosion control applications:

• Bushfire revegetation projects.
• Decommissioned sediment basins.
• Mine rehabilitation projects.
• Steep denuded slopes.
• Residential properties.
• Commercial properties.
• Construction sites.
• Farms.

GRT: Enviro-Binder and its key product benefits

GRT: Enviro-Binder is an innovative spray on polymer erosion control solution which offers the following key product benefits:

• Keeps the soil in place, which is where you want it.
• Offers fast results and proven to outperform in any situation.
• Non-toxic and environmentally friendly applicable in diverse environments.
• Quickly penetrates the top layer of the soil and form a durable layer.
• Supports seed and vegetation growth.
• Effective erosion and dust suppression in the long term.
• Simple application which is time effective.
• Long-term savings on water costs.
• Water run-off or loss is significantly reduced.
• Reduces wash off or leaching of fertilizers and pesticides.
• Improves germination rate of crust sensitive plants.

GRT: Enviro-Binder case studies

This spray on polymer erosion control solution has been used in diverse projects and its superior performance in these different environments has been unmatched. Here are some of the case studies that utilized GRT Enviro Binder:

• Erosion Control and Dust Suppression: 2019/2020 Australian Bushfire Recovery.
• Wind and Erosion Control: New Parallel Runway at Brisbane Airport.
• Erosion Control and Dust Suppression: Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 2.
• Erosion and Sediment Control: New Zealand Nelson Bushfires.
• Erosion Control: Logan Enhancement Project.

In conclusion

GRT offers you a spray on polymer solution which has been tried and tested in any environment and proven to be effective across diverse environments. The incentives to using GRT: Enviro-Binder provides solutions to the hydroseeding challenges in Australia. Speak to Daniel Grundy and make GRT part of the solution. 

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