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May 30, 2024
Problem: removal of six 50' almost-dead Leyland Cypresses left us and our neighbor a with view of 2500sf of sloping, ready-to-erode soil with stump-grinding craters and associated debris. All factors pointed to HYDROSEEDING as best solution. Called FPS. They came and appraised the situation, including a soil analysis which indicated we had excellent soil conditions. Their estimate was $250 lower than delivery of bermuda sod alone -- installation of which, hired-out, would have been a considerable expense -- or backbreaking for the not-so-young homeowner. The crew arrived on time, contoured and groomed the slope with the Ventrac and its various attachments. Then they hydroseeded, using an amazingly vigorous bermuda turf variety. The sprayed emulsion containing the seeds clung to the slope, and with consistent watering, green blades appeared on day 7. By day 18 grass was 8" tall and demanded mowing. My friendly neighbor -- a golfer and lawn-care fanatic -- was amazed. Great work, done by guys who love their job.