An Introduction to Hydro-Mulching

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, landscape architects and other professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in learning about the hydro-mulching method of landscaping. Here is what is discussed: 1. DEFINITION, 2. SITE PREPARATION, 3. FERTILIZATION, 4. SEEDING GRASSES AND LEGUMES, 5. WOOD CELLULOSE FIBER AS MULCH, 6. STRAW OR HAY AS MULCH, 7. EQUIPMENT AND OPERATION, 8. PRODUCTION TIME, 9. HYDRO-MULCHING COSTS, 10. MOWING, 11. RECOMMENDATION, 12. SPECIFICATIONS FOR WOOD CELLULOSE FIBER MULCH, 13. SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES FOR HYDRO-MULCHING