Hydroseeding creates a lush, green lawn that will make your West Michigan home the envy of your neighbors.

We have installed a Rain Bird irrigation system, with a Rain Bird ESP ME Controller. Download the user manual here and watch the video on this page for in-depth instructions for use.

Additional videos are available on the Rain Bird YouTube channel.

Your system has been adjusted so all its heads are operating properly but loose dirt may clog your sprinkler heads from time to time. Push the heads up and down a few times while they are running to free any trapped dirt.

Occasionally your Rain Bird sprinkler heads may need adjustments for distance and range.

To adjust the spray distance of your sprinkler heads, turn the front screw: clockwise to decrease the distance, and counter clockwise to increase the distance.

The heads spray from right to left. To adjust the range of the spray, turn the “body” of your sprinkler head as far to the left as you want it to spray. The screws towards the back of the head will adjust how far the head will rotate to the right: clockwise to increase range, and counter clockwise to decrease range.

If you need additional help, Google “How to adjust a Rain Bird sprinkler head” for more information and how-to videos.

We have included a quality starter fertilizer with the hydro-mulch to provide the new seedlings the necessary nutrients for growth.

Additional applications of starter fertilizer, recommended every 3-4 weeks from the original date of installation, are essential for the growth of your new lawn.

After one growing season, it is important to continue with a regular fertilizer, crabgrass and weed control program in order to achieve optimum results.

Mow the grass once it has reached 1.5” in height. Temporarily lower your mower deck to maintain a 1-1.25” cutting height. This will encourage the slow-growing bluegrass to take over and thicken the lawn. Maintain this cutting height for 2-3 months.

As the lawn is established, mow regularly at a height of 2.5-3”. Cutting the grass any shorter is damaging the lawn. As a rule of thumb, never take off more than 1/3rd of the grass blade when mowing. Always keep your mower blades sharp to ensure a clean cut, uniform color and a thicker lawn.

It is inevitable that you will have weeds in your new lawn.

Weed seeds are in the existing soil and are also spread by wind currents.

Don’t worry though, most weeds are easily controlled. The best way to eliminate competition from weeds is to mow. Do not let the weeds grow up higher than 1-2”.

Once that lawn has matured (after about 5-6 regular cuttings) the grass can withstand a weed control application.

If you are signed up for our fertilizer program, you will receive a weed control application according to when the lawn was seeded.

We use the best materials available with professional and proven methods for hydroseeding your lawn.

Once the lawn is seeded, it is your responsibility to provide the proper care and maintenance. Prow-Mow cannot guarantee the results of your lawn because of the care you provide as well as weather conditions are beyond our control. We cannot be responsible for acts of nature that cause damage to your lawn, but we will re-apply any areas for half of the contracted price.

Please know that we are only a phone call away when it comes to the success of your new lawn, we care!

Please call us at our office phone 616-878-9669 or email us at [email protected] to sign up for a maintenance program that fits your budget.