An even better suggestion than checking the forecast is providing some sort of interim erosion control. Howsomever, you should be able to fill in and reseed just fine. For a really even coverage, overfill the crevices onto the grass beside them, and tamp or roll the area to an even layer before seeding.
Chris Owens
steve butcher wrote:
> I just had "Mother Nature" give me a lesson! Check the forecast before
> hydroseeding. I laid 4"-5" of nice new loam over my 2000sf front yard,
> planted many a bush, and hydroseeded the whole thing. The problem is this:
> Although the lawn is coming in great, I have many "crevices", where the
> rain not only washed the hydroseed away, but also all the loam beneath it.
> Should I just start all over and sod the whole thing or would it be good
> enough to fill all the crevices with new loam and seed those portions that
> were washed out? I am concerned that when the lawn has fully grown, I might
> be able to notice where I repaired the wash out. Money is not my concern as
> I just want a full, thick, healthy lawn for next year. I live in
> Massachusetts if that helps.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help anyone can provide me.