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Hydro Mousse Liquid Lawn

Hydro Mousse Liquid Lawn

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1.3

336 Customer Reviews

Summary

Hydro Mousse Liquid Lawn combines four different seed varieties with a formula that is designed to hydrate and nourish the soil to help you achieve a great-looking grass. In this analysis, we take a detailed look at its formula and effectiveness to help you decide if this product is the right choice for you.

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Hydro Mousse Liquid Lawn Review

By Derek Lakin

Updated on: Aug 19, 2020

Hydroseeding: How It Works

Hydroseeding involves using a hose to spray a special mixture of “water, seeds, fertilizer, cellulose fiber or wood mulch, and soil treatment agents” onto the ground.

Not only does this mixture help “shelter your seeds from sunlight, wind, and soil erosion,” they explain that it also “helps create a bond with the soil” and “releases a wide range of nutrients that help your seeds thrive” during its natural decomposition process.

Furthermore, this mixture is typically dyed green to make it easier to apply and help make it less of eyesore immediately after application, until the seed has had time to germinate and grow.

Hydroseeding was initially used for large agricultural purposes, such as restoring burned areas and controlling erosion, so it required application by trained professionals.

Recently, however, products like Hydro Mousse have entered the marketplace, promising to provide many of hydroseeding’s same benefits, but at a scaled-down size useful for residential applications.

What Seed Types Does Hydro Mousse Contain?

Other than telling us Hydro Mousse contains a “high quality” seed mixture that’s resistant to extreme heat and cold and will blend perfectly with your existing lawn, the manufacturer doesn’t provide any information about the exact species of grass seed it contains, nor the specific ingredients found in their eco-friendly slurry.

However, according to the EpicReviewGuys, the only active ingredient in Liquid Lawn’s green foaming agent is alpha-olefin sulfonate (15%), with 85% ‘other ingredients.’ The seed mix includes:

  • Xtreme Green Tall Fescue 39.94%
  • Corsair Kentucky Bluegrass 19.82%
  • Radar Chewings Fescue 19.77%
  • Academy III Perennial Ryegrass 19.55%

Are these ideal? The best seed type for your particular application will depend on a wide variety of environmental factors, such as climate and soil type, in addition to other considerations like sun/shade levels, amount of traffic, and even how short you choose to mow your grass.

With this said, Fescue grass is adaptable to a wide range of climates and soil conditions (even in drought areas), although it typically thrives in moist environments in transition zone states like AR, GA, KY, OK, MO, NC, TN, TX, and VA.

Kentucky Bluegrass has a shallower root system than fescue and typically requires a greater amount of water during the summer, although it goes dormant during the winter and requires no watering at all.

Finally, Perennial Ryegrass boasts high traffic tolerance and naturally prevents the growth of weeds, but doesn’t withstand cold temperatures well, requires a great deal of maintenance, and can crowd out other beneficial grasses and plants.

Is Hydro Mousse Liquid Lawn Effective?

Over 300 customers have reviewed Hydro Mouse on our website, giving it an average rating of 1.3 stars. While a handful of customers reported good results, in general, most complaints appeared to revolve around:

  • Difficult application – Many customers indicated the container doesn’t eject its contents properly, resulting in most of the seeds remaining in the bottom after all of the green mousse had sprayed out.

  • Spot treatment functionality – Multiple customers reported that the bottle trigger shown in the commercial isn’t functional. Instead, once you turn on your water, they indicated everything in the bottle comes out all at once (including the mousse and the seeds), which meant there isn’t an ability to spot treat.

  • Much less coverage than advertised – Many customers claimed there was only enough mousse in the bottle to cover about 20 square feet.

Additional common complaints included:

  • Inferior seed varieties – Many reviewers claimed that you could purchase similar seed mixes from local hardware stores for much less (we’ll discuss this important aspect again, soon).

  • Staining and potential toxicity – Several customers stated that Liquid Lawn stains, so be sure to wear gloves and old clothes when applying, while also taking care around driveways, sidewalks, and other concrete areas. Also, some claimed the mousse made their pets sick and/or the chemicals it contains burned their carpeting.

A Canadian network news team conducted a 14-day Hydro Mousse test in July 2014 and found that the treated area grew only in patches. However, they pointed out that an area of fresh dirt on the same piece of property filled in much better.

On the other hand, YouTuber Steve Johnson created a short four-part series examining Hydro Mousse, from initial spraying to nine days after application, and seemed to experience better results.

He even posted a follow-up video revealing that some of his leftover seeds inside the sprayer had germinated after a few days.

The Bottom Line

Most customers who left reviews about their experiences were disappointed with Hydro Mousse’s performance, whether during the application, weeks later, or both.

Many who used it to spot treat seemed to report better results than those who applied the formula to larger areas.

Furthermore, Liquid Lawn might not deliver meaningfully better results than standard bluegrass, fescue, and ryegrass seed blends, which can often be purchased locally for less than $15 and cover a minimum of 750 square feet (or, about $0.02 per square foot).

Customer Reviews

1.3 Stars out of 336 Reviews
5 Star:5% 4 Star:1% 3 Star:0% 2 Star:2% 1 Star:88%
9% Recommend This Product
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Posted on Jun 25, 2023

Thieves!

By Candy S., Middletown, NY, Verified Reviewer

I considered buying this product, but when I saw the shipping charges and read some reviews, I closed the window rather than submitting the order. I was shocked to see an email confirming my order a few minutes later. Since it was a Saturday, I was able to freeze my debit card before they could charge it, and on Monday, the transaction was declined. I went online and canceled the order, got the usual, "So sorry to see you go, if it makes a difference, we'll give you a discount, blah blah blah..." I canceled the order. Today, a week later, I see a charge come in for this product. I immediately called to complain and was told that it doesn't matter whether or not you complete the order, once you put in your credit card, it processes. They refused to cancel, saying it's already shipped and I have to pay shipping and return shipping. Stay away from these thieves! And read the reviews that say it doesn't work and stains everything!

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

They're thieves!

Helpful Review? 2 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 14, 2023

Terrible product!

By Freida R., Liberty, TN, Verified Reviewer

No foam, just green water. So useless, very little seed came out of the hose. A waste of time and money! How can you mislead people so?

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 8, 2022

Do not buy

By Greg P., Pennsylvania, Verified Reviewer

This sprayer is terrible. The threads do not match up. Leaks all over the place. Do not buy, this is a terrible product. The sprayer is made of cheap plastics and when you do get it connected, leaks everywhere.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Sprayer

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on May 16, 2022

What a waste!

By Kris S. , Nevada

Pressure sprayer is beyond cheap and offers NO way to hook up to the hose. No seed is included and the green “hydro seed formula” includes no fertilizer, only a toxic detergent. I wasted almost $300 on this stuff and the packaging has no way to return the product. Run, don’t walk away from this scam product. Thanks, China, for another screwjob.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Cheap, not as advertised applicator

No seed included

Hydro seed formula is just a detergent, not a fertilizer

Helpful Review? 14 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 20, 2021

Wasted $40.00

By Michael D., Hopewell, VA, Verified Reviewer

On 9/18/21, I purchased the applicator and 2 lb bag. Cleared the affected areas. Tilled the soil and applied Miracle-Gro/fertilizer as well as potting soil.

The first week the only green I saw was the chemical. The second week, nothing. Guaranteed results in 10 days. After the third week, still no growth. Planted regular seed and hope I didn't wait too long.

I asked for a refund at Home Depot and was told "it has to come through the manufacturer." Do yourself a favor, don't waste your money. I spend whatever to have a beautiful lawn and this was simply a waste.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

They promise my dead areas would grow within 10 days

Wasted $40.00

Did not work as advertised

Money back guarantee is fraudulent

Helpful Review? 14 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 23, 2021

Crap

By Al F. , St. Louis, MO

I paid almost $75 and have not received anything yet. A bunch of crooks. Crap. Don't buy.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 15 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 16, 2021

Patching spots on my lawn

By David N., Windham, NH, Verified Reviewer

I bought the kit sprayer and six bags of this product last month at Home Depot. Did the same thing last summer and got the same results. Nothing, it's a waste of time buying this product and it costs big bucks. I bought a bag of grass seed yesterday because I am tired of waiting to see grass. I have an irrigation system so water was not the reason I see nothing. Maybe I should hire that woman in their commercials to get my grass to grow. Buy a bag of grass seed.

Length of Use: 1–2 years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Does not work

Helpful Review? 18 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 2, 2021

Total junk

By Jonathan A., Colorado, Verified Reviewer

The plastic tank just pops off the handle as soon as there is any pressure. Regardless if you leave it on the spray position as soon as there is any pressure in the tank, off it comes from the head. And know it is not cross-threaded, it is just junk. Handle leaks all over the place, what a joke after waiting almost two months to get.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Poor construction

Did not ever work

Helpful Review? 18 People Have Voted

Posted on May 25, 2021

Don't waste your money

By Bill S. , Oklahoma

It is all a scam. Go to your local nursery or coop and get your grass seed and spread it and rake it in and water it. It is that simple (and much cheaper).

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 15 People Have Voted

Posted on May 25, 2021

Terrible product

By Bill M., Michigan, Verified Reviewer

Terrible product, a total waste of time and money. Search and watch "deal or dud" FOX 4 News Fort Worth, Texas full report with video on Hydro Mousse - wish I had watched it before I wasted all my time and some money.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Does not work

TV ad and website videos are totally deceiving

Helpful Review? 14 People Have Voted

Posted on May 11, 2021

Really bad, don't waste our money

By Thomas K., Robesonia, PA, Verified Reviewer

I purchased this product from my local hardware store. I also purchased a refill kit. The total cost was $44.00. When I hooked up the spray bottle and opened up the seed that was in the container, I dumped it into the bottle and began spraying. Was not green like commercial shows. Then I find out that there should have been a packet included that creates the mousse, there was no packet included in the bottle. I opened up the refill packet and used that along with the mousse packed that was included with that, needless to say, again was not like the commercial depicted. Do not buy this product, a total waste of money!

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Did not work as advertised

Mousse pack missing

Too expensive for a cheap product

Helpful Review? 12 People Have Voted
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