Millstone Landscapes
Millstone Landscapes provides commercial hydroseeding services for development sites, slopes and open spaces across Southern England.
Commercial landscaping since 1992
Commercial landscaping since 1992.
WHAT WE DO
Hydroseeding allows seed to be applied within a liquid mixture containing cellulose fibre, tackifier and slow-release fertiliser. This helps create suitable conditions for germination while avoiding the need to move heavy equipment across freshly seeded areas.
Hydroseeding is a method of applying seed within a sprayed liquid mixture rather than relying on conventional dry seeding methods.
On Millstone projects, the mixture includes cellulose fibre manufactured from wood-pulp material, together with seed, tackifier and slow-release fertiliser. The cellulose fibre is dyed green to help with application and to provide an immediate visual indication of coverage. Once applied, the fibres form a blanket over the surface of the soil. This layer is absorbent and helps create a favourable microclimate around the seed during germination. After germination, the cellulose fibres biodegrade into the soil and add organic material to the soil structure.
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Four ingredients combine in one sprayed application to support establishment.
Forms the new grassed or planted area.
Protects the soil and retains moisture.
Helps the mixture stay on the surface.
Supports growth after germination.
Sprayed application suits banks, slopes and areas where conventional seeding is difficult.
Our projects include steep slopes and future public open spaces within new developments.
Seed and fibre are applied together, reducing the need for machinery to cross freshly seeded ground.
Specialist sprayed seeding for larger development sites and open spaces.
At St Mary’s Park in Felpham, we hydroseeded large areas beside a new relief road to establish wildflower meadows.
Hydroseeding can be coordinated with planting and wider landscape construction.
New residential developments
Future public open spaces
Large grassed areas
Sloping ground
Roadside landscaping
Wildflower meadow establishment
One of the key advantages identified by Millstone is that hydroseeding does not require heavy equipment to be moved across newly seeded areas.
This can help avoid problems associated with soil rutting and compaction after ground preparation.
Where an area has already been graded or prepared for seeding, reducing subsequent vehicle movements can therefore be particularly useful.
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The cellulose fibre layer plays an important role after application.
Once sprayed onto the ground, the fibres create an absorbent covering over the soil surface. This helps provide the grass seed with the conditions needed for germination.
The green dye within the cellulose fibre also assists during application by making the treated area visible.
After the seed has germinated, the cellulose fibres biodegrade into the soil rather than remaining as a permanent surface layer.
Slow-release fertilisers within the mixture then help promote subsequent growth.
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CONNECTED EXPERTISE
Hydroseeding is most useful when considered alongside the wider preparation and landscaping of the site.
Millstone Landscapes also provides commercial landscaping services including:
Site preparation
Soil preparation
Seeding
Planting
Landscape construction
Commercial landscape maintenance
This allows hydroseeding to form part of a broader landscape programme where required.
The appropriate method depends on the individual site.
Conventional seeding may remain suitable for many straightforward grassed areas. Hydroseeding becomes particularly useful where the shape, scale or accessibility of the site makes sprayed application advantageous.
Relevant considerations can include:
The size of the area
Ground levels and slopes
Access for machinery
Existing soil preparation
The intended type of seeded area
How the hydroseeded area fits into the wider landscape scheme
Millstone Landscapes specialises in commercial landscaping and has worked on developments and infrastructure schemes throughout Southern England.
Our previous hydroseeding work forms part of wider projects involving ground preparation, planting and landscape construction.
At St Mary's Park in Felpham, hydroseeding was carried out alongside the planting of more than 200,000 whips on a new relief-road project. Large areas were hydroseeded to establish wildflower meadows as part of the completed landscaping.
We support developments across Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Wiltshire, with operations in Chichester and Andover.
ACROSS SOUTHERN ENGLAND
With operations in Chichester and Andover, we support developers, contractors and commercial clients across the South Coast and surrounding southern counties.
Hydroseeding can be provided as an individual specialist service or incorporated into a wider commercial landscaping project.
Sussex
Hampshire
Berkshire
Surrey
Wiltshire
ALONGSIDE YOUR WIDER LANDSCAPING
Landscaping that makes a strong first impression around show homes and sales areas.
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Planned care for commercial grounds and completed developments throughout the seasons.
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Specialist sprayed seeding for development sites, slopes and open spaces.
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Pruning, pollarding, clearance and arboricultural support for your commercial site.
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Focused lawn treatments, seasonal care and complete renovation where required.
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If you are considering hydroseeding for a development, slope, open space or larger landscaped area, speak to Millstone Landscapes about the site.
We can discuss the ground conditions, proposed area and wider landscaping requirements before determining the appropriate approach.
