Hydroseeding in Buninyong

Hills and bush at the foot of Mount Buninyong

Buninyong sits south of Ballarat beneath Mount Buninyong, an extinct volcano, with sloping streets and plenty of established trees.

Sloping yards lose loose seed in heavy rain, and shade from big trees thins out ordinary lawns.

What we recommend for Buninyong yards

• Tackifier and a heavier mulch rate on sloping ground
• Shade-tolerant, cool-season blends
• Extra soil under the tree canopy
• Autumn spraying, so the lawn is established before winter

Grass under tall trees

Big gums and established gardens shade much of Buninyong, and their roots take water from the topsoil. We use shade-tolerant, deep-rooting grasses under the canopy, add a little extra soil where roots are close to the surface, and set up deeper, less frequent watering once the lawn is up.