Hydromulching Services
Hydromulching – Advanced Erosion Control & Vegetation Establishment
Hydromulching Services
Hydromulching – Advanced Erosion Control & Vegetation Establishment
Hydromulching is the next level of hydraulic revegetation. While hydroseeding provides efficient vegetation establishment, hydromulching combines erosion control and soil improvement in a single application. With higher mulch loading rates and advanced fiber blends, hydromulching offers surface stability even on steep slopes and highly erodible soils.
At SRBT, hydromulching is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It is custom-engineered per project, ensuring that slope gradients, soil types, and ecological requirements are fully addressed.
Application Techniques
- High-performance mulch systems with application rates up to 550 g/m² for extreme erosion control.
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Wood fiber and cellulose blends, providing structural stability and moisture retention.
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Biotic soil media integration where organic matter and compost components are required to build soil fertility.
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Erosion control matrices (ECMs) hydraulically applied for maximum slope protection and vegetation support.
Hydromulching can be applied by truck, hose extension, or helicopter, allowing access to even the most challenging terrains.
Regional Applications & Adaptations
Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar)
- Challenge: Desert soils, wind erosion, and extreme heat.
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Solution:
- Use of high-retention mulches with added compost fiber.
- Addition of PAM or organic tackifiers to anchor vegetation in loose sandy soils.
- Specialized mixes that combine fast-germinating C4 grasses with deep-rooting shrubs for dune stabilization.
Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
- Challenge: Motorway slopes, alpine infrastructure, mining reclamation.
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Solution:
- Hydromulching as an alternative to geotextiles, eliminating plastic residues in soil.
- Integration of FGM and BSM products to deliver both erosion protection and soil fertility.
- Proven success in airports, railway corridors, and high-risk slopes.
- Combination with mycorrhizal inoculants to accelerate plant establishment.
Scandinavia & Northern Europe
- Challenge: Short vegetation seasons and heavy rainfall.
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Solution:
- Increased mulch density for thermal buffering and sediment control.
- Use of native seed blends for compliance with ecological frameworks.
- Combination with mycorrhizal inoculants to accelerate plant establishment.
Custom Mulch Formulations
As a founding partner of the Global Alliance of Soil Bioengineering Experts (GASBE), SRBT has access to one of the world’s strongest knowledge networks in vegetation engineering.
Through our partner factory, we can develop custom mulch formulations for each project:
- Tailored wood-fiber ratios for slope steepness
- Compost-enriched blends for long-term fertility
- Organic or synthetic tackifiers depending on project requirements
- Additives for pH correction, heavy metal binding, or water retention
This ensures that every hydromulching application is not only effective but also scientifically grounded and field-proven.
Advantages of Hydromulching
- Superior erosion control for steep slopes, blast zones, and critical terrain.
- Enhanced water retention, up to 10x its own weight, reducing irrigation demand.
- Soil improvement through integration of compost and organic matter.
- Sustainable alternative to geotextiles, with no plastic residues left in soil.
- Customizable mulch blends, engineered specifically for each project site.
- Field-proven across Europe and the Middle East in infrastructure, mining, and sensitive landscapes.
From Concept to Execution
Hydromulching projects with SRBT follow a structured process:
- Site assessment & slope analysis.
- Design of mulch blend & seed mix.
- Hydraulic application with certified machinery.
- Monitoring & reporting of erosion control efficiency.
With over three decades of experience in revegetation and erosion control, SRBT ensures that every hydromulching project is technically optimized, ecologically sustainable, and economically viable.
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