Hydroseeding in Ellenbrook

Grey sand that sheds water

Ellenbrook is in the City of Swan, on the pale grey sand found across much of Perth's north-east. It's some of the poorest lawn soil in the metro area.

When it dries out, that sand becomes water-repellent: water beads on the surface and runs off. Seed sprayed straight onto it comes up patchy, so the prep is what makes the job.

What we recommend for Ellenbrook yards

• Wetting agent worked into the top layer of sand
• Soil improver to hold water and nutrients
• A warm-season couch or kikuyu blend
• Short, frequent watering for the first two weeks

Why your old lawn has dry patches

If an existing Ellenbrook lawn has spreading dry patches every summer, the sand underneath has usually become water-repellent. Watering more doesn't fix it, because the water runs off. Spraying off the old lawn, working in a wetting agent and reseeding gives you a fresh start for $2–$4 per m².