Hydroseeding in Keysborough

Sandy ground from the market garden days

Keysborough was farmland and market gardens before its newer estates were built, and much of it sits on sandy soil in the south-east sand belt.

Sand is easy to work and never waterlogs, but it holds very little water or nutrients. New lawns on sand dry out quickly without help.

What we recommend for Keysborough yards

• Organic matter mixed into the top layer of sand
• A wetting agent in the prep and the spray
• A drought-tolerant warm-season blend
• Short, frequent watering for the first two weeks

Why water beads on sandy soil

Dry sand can develop a waxy coating that makes water bead up and run off instead of soaking in. It's called water repellency, and it's common in sandy soils. We add a wetting agent during prep and in the hydroseed mix so the water gets to the seed.