Hydroseeding in Sorrento

Limestone sand at the bottom of the Peninsula

Sorrento sits on the Nepean Peninsula, where much of the ground is sand over limestone. It's alkaline, drains fast and holds very little water.

Many lawn grasses struggle in it without some help, so the prep matters more here than almost anywhere else we work.

What we recommend for Sorrento gardens

• Organic matter to help sandy soil hold moisture
• Grass blends that tolerate alkaline soil and salt
• A heavier mulch rate to protect young seed
• A watering plan with short, frequent sessions early on

Salt and wind at the tip of the Peninsula

Sorrento and Portsea sit between the bay and Bass Strait, so yards get salt-laden wind from both sides. We add tackifier and a heavier mulch rate to protect young grass, and spray in autumn or early spring so the lawn is established before the summer winds pick up.