Hydromulch in Perth

Hydromulch vs hydroseed

The two names get used for the same job, and the difference is mostly the mulch. Every hydroseed mix we spray already contains fibre mulch. When people say hydromulch, they usually mean a heavier mulch rate, or a mulch layer with no seed at all.

A heavier layer holds more water and protects seed from sun, wind and heavy rain. On Perth's sand, that matters: bare sand dries out within hours on a hot day. For a front lawn that needs to look green straight away, see hydro turfing.

What hydromulch costs

For a home lawn, hydromulch costs the same as our hydroseeding: $2–$4 per m², including seed, mulch, fertiliser and tackifier. A typical 120m² backyard is about $240–$480, and there's no minimum job.

• Lawns on flat, prepared ground: $2–$4 per m²
• A heavier mulch rate for slopes or exposed sites: itemised in your quote
• Mulch-only cover for bare building sites: quoted after a site check
• Large open areas: see hydroseeding cost per acre

Is hydromulch worth it?

It's worth it where bare ground is the problem. Slopes, coastal blocks in the wind and hot north-facing yards all lose seed under a light mix, and a heavier mulch layer gives it a much better chance. It's also a cheap way to stop sand drift on a building site before you're ready to landscape.

It's less useful on a small courtyard that needs to look finished this week. Roll-on lawn can make more sense there, and we'll tell you if we think so.

Where we spray

We hydromulch across metro Perth, the Peel region and Bunbury. See the areas we cover.