Hydroseeding in Mount Martha

Steep blocks with bay views

Mount Martha climbs steeply from the bay, and many homes sit on sloping or terraced blocks to make the most of the view.

New builds and renovations often leave a bare, steep batter that's hard to plant and easy to erode.

What we recommend for Mount Martha blocks

• A heavier mulch rate and tackifier on steep ground
• Erosion matting on the steepest batters
• Deep-rooted grasses that hold the soil
• Low-growing lawn that keeps the view clear

Slowing runoff after rain

Bare soil on a steep block sends water, silt and mulch straight into the street after heavy rain. Hydroseed is sprayed as a wet slurry that binds to the surface, and once the grass roots in, it holds the soil and slows the runoff. On the steepest sections we add erosion matting.