HydroSprigging is fundamentally a variation of HydroMulching where sprigs or stolons ("chopped up" pieces of live grass) are used in lieu of seed. Fertiliser, mulch and other additives may also be included, depending upon the specific application. HydroSprigging is one of the most economical and successful approaches to establishment of grass on home lawns, golf courses, bowling greens, schoolyards, diversion channels and playing fields. Although popular for some time in the United States, HydroSprigging has been slow to be adopted in Australia.

Advantages of HydroSprigging include: Some varieties of grass are not available in seed form, and can only be established using sprigs. Seed can be added to the HydroSprigging operation to give protection to the sprigs. Sown sprigs are already 'live' and quickly establish in situ. Unlike seed, sprigs are wet when applied to the surface. Given adequate watering the sprigs will not dry out. HydroSprigging ensures an even distribution of the sprigs and prevents the row effect that is often encountered with mechanical sprigging or conventional seeding. It also ensures a more even cover, and minimal disturbance to levels and grades, than can be achieved by hand distribution. The use of mulch in the operation provides a moisture retention agent that not only keeps the sprigs moist, but generally reduces the amount of watering that is required with other sprigging or seeding operations. A binder or tackifier is added to the HydroSprigging slurry to give added protection against storms and heavy rainfall and help bind the slurry to the prepared surface.

HydroSprigging is especially useful when minimum surface disturbance is required in applications such as golf and bowling greens, tees and fairways. It is fast, economical and simple to apply. Refer also to HydroSprigging Specifications for more detailed information.