Hydroseeding

It is often used as an erosion control technique on construction sites, as an alternative to the traditional process of broadcasting or sowing dry seed.

Aircraft application may also be used on burned wilderness areas after a fire, and in such uses may contain only soil stabilizer to avoid introducing non-native plant species.

A study conducted along the lower Colorado River in Arizona reported that hydroseeding could be used to restore riparian vegetation in cleared land.

[2] The slurry often has other ingredients including fertilizer, tackifying agents, fiber mulch, and green dye.

Fiber mulch accelerates the growing process by maintaining moisture around the seeds thereby increasing the rate of germination.