Hydroseeding in Botanic Ridge

Larger lots on the edge of the bush

Botanic Ridge sits beside the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, with larger residential lots and plenty of native vegetation nearby.

The soil is mostly sandy. It drains quickly, which is good for winter, but it dries out fast and holds few nutrients.

What we recommend for Botanic Ridge yards

• Non-invasive grasses on lots that back onto bushland
• Organic matter mixed into sandy soil to hold moisture
• A mowing edge between lawn and native beds
• Per-m² pricing that suits larger blocks

Keeping the lawn out of the bush

Some popular lawn grasses spread by runners and will creep into garden beds and bushland if they get the chance. Kikuyu is the best-known example. Near bush reserves we use grasses that grow in clumps or spread slowly, and we'll suggest a mowing edge where the lawn meets native planting.