Reclamation projects can be complicated. With varying stakeholders in multiple industries, each with their own needs, it can be difficult to find the right solution.
Add the fact no two sites are ever the same and things start to get even more complex. You need a partner with the knowledge, efficiency and support to help find the right solution for all your stakeholders –and for you.
At BrettYoung, we’re committed to supporting Canada’s reclamation industry. This commitment starts at the planning stage, supported by experienced and educated industry specialists who will work with you to review your needs and come up with the custom solution to fit your project.
Need a completely Native Grass custom blend to reclaim your site? We carry over 50 different species of Native Grasses and have custom blending capabilities with quick turnaround times to ensure your project doesn’t get held up at the planning stage.
Need to see the seed certificates for approval? We can get you the information you need.
Have soil or slope challenges? Nothing we haven’t seen before.
Through soil testing and evaluations, we’ll find the perfect solution to help you reclaim your site – and get it right the first time.
As one of Canada’s largest major seed suppliers, we’re equipped with an extensive seed portfolio, fertilizer, soil amendments and erosion control products. Combined with our expertise, we know we have the products and solutions you need to satisfy and simplify, your reclamation project.
We’re ready to jump in where you need us – whether you’re a landscape architect kicking off plans for a park, a contractor looking to clean up after a heavy construction job or a property owner with a patch of lifeless dirt.
Here are just a few of the ways BrettYoung makes things easier, whether you are setting specifications for erosion control and seed, or you need product at the last minute to help finish off a project.
In order to meet guidelines and satisfy the toughest standards, BrettYoung has the largest privately-held, accredited seed laboratory in Canada. Our lab technicians are specially trained and certified to work with a comprehensive lineup of native species.
We know a good, clean seed certificate, neatly laid out and easy to read, makes it easier for you to clear products with important stakeholders.
Whether a seed certificate comes straight from our lab, or one of our trusted third-party partners, we’re verifying the seed we’ve sourced, qualifying the seed certificates and ensuring your seed is exactly what you need to make your project a success.
Each site is unique and one of the biggest variables in reclamation is slopes (and how to manage them).
From 4:1 to 1:1, BrettYoung can assist in designing the right slope solution, no matter the steepness. We walk through your specific site parameters,
discuss your grass and establishment goals and provide the best options –working with you every step of the way to identify the best option for you and your project.
We’re proud of our 80+ year history in seed, but many of our clients come to us needing more. With a full portfolio of soil amendments, fertilizer and hydroseeding products, we can cover the full range of demands for a reclamation project. Whether it’s a turf reinforcement mat for areas with extreme water flow or you need a hydroseeding product to keep slopes stabilized, we’re equipped for it.
No matter the stage – from design to the last day on the job – BrettYoung is ready to help.
If there’s a way to simplify your reclamation, we do it.
TRAVIS UNGER
Vice-President, Professional
and Reclamation
NATHAN MITCHELL
Product Manager, Professional Turf and Reclamation
ASHLEY DETTMER, CCA Native Seed Specialist
COREY MANDRUSIAK, PAG
Alberta Reclamation Specialist
Turf
PAT JOHNSON Interior British Columbia Reclamation Specialist
KEITH BELL Saskatchewan Reclamation Specialist
MARK SMITH
Manitoba Reclamation Specialist
ANDREW HARDY
Our highest priority is, and always will be, to maintain the highest quality standards possible for native grasses. Between our own production, done by hand-selected growers with decades of experience and our rigorous quality standards when we purchase seed, you’re in good hands with BrettYoung.
BrettYoung is sought after by many not only for its high standards but also for an equally crucial factor: choice. With a diverse native and introduced seed offering and custom blending capabilities, you can create the blend that best suits your needs.
Note, seed availability depends on varying environmental conditions, with inventory levels at their highest in the spring and lowest in the fall. Your BrettYoung representative can suggest suitable and available substitutions if a desired species is out of stock.
Start with seed and end with beautiful native grasses, enhanced natural landscapes and healthier ecosystems.
Variety
Native or Introduced Species Key Features
Alpine Bluegrass (Poa alpina) N
- Short, densely tufted plant with bluishgreen leaves
- Tolerates heavy traffic
- Native to alpine meadows
Bunchgrass Good
Canada Bluegrass (Poa compressa) N
- Short, bunchy sod forming grass
- Stabilizes low fertility soils
- Less invasive than Kentucky bluegrass
Rhizomatous Fair
Fowl Bluegrass (Poa palustris) I
- Weak sod-forming bunchgrass
- Very vigorous
- Loves sloughs and dugouts
Bunchgrass Excellent
Sandberg Bluegrass (Poa secunda)
N
- Short, densely tufted bunchgrass
- Used to revegetate after forest fires
- Tolerates cold, drought, & shade
Bunchgrass Poor
Fringed Brome (Bromus ciliatus)
- Excellent for roadside ditches
- Highly palatable for livestock & wildlife
- Very tolerant to cold
Bunchgrass Poor
Mountain Brome (Bromus marginatus)
- Cool season, shortlived perennial
- Rapid seed establishment
- Ideal root system for stabilizing slopes
Bunchgrass Poor
Nodding Brome (Bromus anomalus)
Green Needlegrass (Nassella viridula) N
- Cool season, shortlived perennial
- Medium to high palatability to livestock & wildlife
- Graceful nodding seed heads
Bunchgrass Fair
Indian Ricegrass (Achnatherum hymenoides)
- Tall, slender bunchgrass
- Good soil stabilizer (2-3m of roots)
- Excellent seedling vigor
- Good forage value
- High protein & palatable
- Cold & drought tolerant
- Grows on extreme sites
- Deep root system
- Good soil builder
Bunchgrass Fair
Needle & Thread Grass (Hesperostipa comata)
- Densely tufted with characteristic awns
- Very drought tolerant
- Widely adapted to sandy and poor soils
- Excellent winter hardiness
Bunchgrass Poor
Bunchgrass Poor
Prairie Junegrass (Koeleria macrantha)
- Small, densely tufted blue-green color
- Long lived perennial
- Excellent results stabilizing tailings
- Early spring growth
Bunchgrass Fair
Prairie Sandreed (Calamovilfa longifolia)
- Long-lived, warm season perennial
- Great erosion control (deep rooted)
- Not salt tolerant
- Sod forming on sandy sites
Rhizomatous Poor
Sand Dropseed (Sporobolus cryptandrus)
- Long-lived, warm season perennial
- Very prolific seed producer
- Stabilizes sandy soils
- Extremely drought tolerant
Bunchgrass Poor
Western Porcupine Grass (Hesperostipa spartea)
N
- Long-lived, cool season perennial
- Mature awns resemble quills of a porcupine
- Natural tendancy to establish on disturbed sites
Bunchgrass Fair
Hard Fescue (Festuca brevipila) I
- Used for erosion control & bank stabilization due to extensive root system
- Shade tolerant
-Non-invasive species
-Dark green color
Bunchgrass Poor
Idaho Fescue (Festuca idahoensis) N
- Bluish-green with very fine leaves
- Resistant to grazing & trampling
- One of the most palatable forages
- Grows in a wide variety of soil types
Bunchgrass Poor
Rocky Mountain Fescue (Festuca saximontana)
N
- Densely tufted with very fine leaves
- Bluish-grey to bright green color
- Good for erosion control on sandy or gravel soils
- Drought & grazing tolerant
Bunchgrass Poor
Rough Fescue Complex includes Northern
Rough Fescue (Festuca altaica), Foothills Rough Fescue (Festuca campestris), Plains
Rough Fescue (Festuca hallii)
N
- Long-lived, cool season perennial
- Requires at least 2 full growing seasons to fully establish
- All seed is wild harvested and it is difficult for seed labs to identify specific species in complex
- Good early spring protein
- Forage for mule deer and big horn sheep
Bunchgrass Poor
Sheep Fescue (Festuca ovina) I
- Non-invasive species
- Blue green color
- More shade tolerant than Hard Fescue
- More drought tolerant than Hard Fescue & Idaho Fescue
Bunchgrass Poor
Fults Alkaligrass (Puccinellia distans)
I
Inland Saltgrass (Distichlis spicata) N
- Cool season perennial
- Shallow, fibrous root system
- Can withstand partial shade
- Smaller plant than Nuttall's alkaligrass
- Solid, stiff stems with green or purple tinted spikelets
- Sod-forming with a hearty root system
- Rhizomes have sharp points that allow roots to spread in hard soils
- Provides good nesting ground for birds
Rhizomatous Good
Nuttall's Alkaligrass (Puccinellia nuttalliana)
N
- Blue-green leaves
- Fairly easy to establish, but slow growing
- Can withstand partial shade
- Does not tolerant heavy grazing
Rhizomatous Excellent
Rhizomatous Good
Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii)
- Warm season perennial
- Grows very tall & base of plant turns purplish-blue as it matures
- Tolerant to drought & wildfires
Bunchgrass to Rhizomatous
Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis) N
Buffalo Grass (Bouteloua dactyloides)
N
Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans)
- Long-lived, warm season perennial
- Not overly competitive during establishment, but then forms a dense mat
- Suitable for revegetating poor, dry soils
- Resistant to heavy grazing
- Not tolerant to shade or acidic soils Poor
- Warm season, short grass perennial
- Soft blue color
- Resistant to drought, heat, & cold
- Palatable for deer
- Use in low traffic areas or for erosion control
- Warm season perennial
- Bluish-green vegetation during the spring & summer, then changes to a showy deep orange to purple in the fall
- Used in roadside cover and on areas prone to wind erosion
- Does well in infertile, dry land RECLAMATION GUIDE | SEED
Rhizomatous Poor
Rhizomatous Good
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)
N
- Warm season perennial
- Light green to purplish leaves then turns a beautiful red color in fall
- Grows well on slopes
- Excellent nesting grass for birds
Bunchgrass Poor
Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula)
N
- Short-lived, warm season perennial
- Light green to bluegreen leaves
- Drought & cold tolerant
- Most adaptable warm season grass
Bunchgrass to Rhizomatous Good
Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum)
N
- Hardy, deep-rooted, warm season perennial
- Grows very tall & biomass can be used for ethanol production
- Also referred to as tall panic grass
- Can be toxic to horses, sheep, & goats
Rhizomatous Good
Bluejoint Reedgrass (Calamagrostis canadensis)
N
- Long-lived, cool season perennial
- Bluish-green leaves
- Very small seed so slow to establish & poor vigour
- Very winter hardy
- Dominant species on disturbed wetland sites
Red Top (Agrostis gigantea)
I
- Cool season perennial with red tinge at base of plant
- Widely used as a pasture grass or hay
- Germinates very quickly
- Grows well in acidic, low fertility soils
- Used for erosion control along riparian zones & wetlands
Sloughgrass (Beckmannia syzigachne)
N
- Cool season annual or short-lived perennial
- Early successional species in wetlands
- Able to reseed itself easily
- Grows along shorelines, wet meadows, & ditches
Spike Trisetum (Trisetum spicatum)
N
- Long-lived, densely tufted, cool season perennial
- Does well in Arctic & alpine areas at higher elevations
- Good forage value for deer & goats
- Extremely cold & fire tolerant
Ticklegrass (Agrostis scabra)
N
- Short-lived, cool season perennial
- Leaves are rough with tiny hairs
- Tolerates low pH soil
- Likes wet meadows but also dry open slopes
Bunchgrass Excellent
Tufted Hairgrass (Deschampsia cespitosa)
WHEATGRASS
Awned
Wheatgrass (Elymus trachycaulus ssp. subsecundus)
N
- Short-lived, cool season perennial
- Mass of deep green leaves covering the crown of the plant
- Grows in wet acidic soils
- Grows in mine tailings and heavy metals/ hydrocarbon
Bunchgrass Excellent
Beardless
Bluebunch
Wheatgrass (Pseudoroegneria spicata ssp. inermis)
N
- Short-lived, cool season perennial
- Similar to slender wheatgrass but with longer awns and shorter plant
- Pale green to bluegreen leaves
- Provides nesting cover for birds & other wildlife
Bunchgrass Good
N
- Long-lived, cool season perennial
- Does not have the long awn typical of bluebunch wheatgrass
- Shorter mature height than bluebunch wheatgrass
- Used to stabilize ditches, dikes, & roadsides
Bunchgrass Poor
Bluebunch
Wheatgrass (Pseudoroegneria spicata)
N
- Long-lived, cool season perennial
- Drought & cold resistant
- Highly fire tolerant
- Great seedling vigor
Bunchgrass Poor
Crested Wheatgrass (Agropyron cristatum)
I - Long-lived, cool season perennial
- Diploid species fairway type
- Well adapted to stabilize disturbed soils
- Used in reclamation in the past for its extreme drought & cold tolerance, but it can be too persistent & invasive on native prairie grasslands
Bunchgrass Fair
Intermediate Wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium)
I
- Short-lived, cool season perennial
- Good soil builder due to heavy root production
- Used in site stabilization while slower growing native species establish
- Not an aggressive species
Rhizomatous Fair
Northern Wheatgrass (Elymus lanceolatus ssp. lanceolatus)
N
- Long-lived, cool season perennial
- Light green to bluegreen leaf blade
- Adapted to a wide range of soil types
- Used as an early successional species as it establishes quickly & spreads readily by rhizomes
Rhizomatous Good
Slender Wheatgrass (Elymus trachycaulus ssp. trachycaulus)
N
- Short-lived, cool season perennial
- Germinated & establishes quickly
- Plants typically lived for 5 years
- Drought tolerant
- Resistant to heavy grazing
Bunchgrass Good
Streambank
Wheatgrass (Elymus lanceolatus ssp. psammophilus)
N
- Long-lived, cool season perennial
- Closely related to northern wheatgrass, but can withstand wetter areas
- Used for erosion control, revegetation, and low maintenance turf
Rhizomatous Excellent
Tall Wheatgrass (Thinopyrum ponticum)
I
- Long-lived, cool season perennial
- Leaves have short hairs that feel scratchy to the touch
- Most salt tolerant wheatgrass
- Good flood tolerance
- Used for reclamation of saline sites
Bunchgrass Good
Western Wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii)
N
- Long-lived, cool season perennial
- Stiff, bluish-green leaves
- Used for range improvement & revegetation of sodic soils
- Good soil stabilizer due to extensive creeping rhizomes
Rhizomatous Good
Canada Wildrye (Elymus canadensis)
N
- Short-lived, cool season perennial
- Leaves are flat, wide, & waxy looking
- Exceptional seedling vigour & rapid establishment
- Used for soil stabilization due to deep, spreading root system
Bunchgrass Fair
Dahurian Wildrye (Elymus dahuricus)
I
- Short-lived, cool season perennial
- Useful in reclamation project due to adaptability, ease of establishment, & short life span
- Stabilizes surface soil very quickly but has shallow roots
Bunchgrass Good
Smooth Wildrye / Blue Wildrye (Elymus glaucus)
N
- Short-lived, cool season perennial
- Bluish-green leaves
- Quick germination
- Highly desired for erosion control
- Fairly drought tolerant
Bunchgrass Good
Cicer Milkvetch (Astragalus cicer)
I
- Bloat-free legume
- Naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil
- Flowers are pale yellow to white & attract bees for pollination
- Very drought tolerant & winter hardy
Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia scop.)
I
- Bloat-free legume
- Naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil
- Produces rosy-pink flowers
- High-quality livestock feed
- Matures faster than alfalfa & is a superior honey plant
American Vetch (Vicia americana) N
- Long-lived, cool season perennial
- Lavendar or fuchsia colored flowers
- Naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil
- Highly palatable for livestock & wildlife
- Primarily used for soil improvement along roadsides & bank stabilization
Tap root Fair
Arrowleaf Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata)
N
- Long-lived perennial
- Yellow flowers
- Flowers spring to summer
- Tolerant to fire, grazing, trampling, & drought
Tap root NA
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata)
N
- Widely adapted, short-lived perennial
- Yellow to reddish flowers
- Flowers spring to summer
- Attracts bees & butterflies due to long bloom period
- Fire resistant & will increase after a wildfire
Tap root Poor
Blue Flax (Linum perenne)
I
- Short-lived perennial
- Sky blue, saucer shaped flowers
- Flowers spring to summer
- Favours full sun to part shade
Tap root Poor
Canada Milkvetch (Astragalus canandensis)
N
- Short-lived perennial
- Naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil
- Beautiful white to greenish flowers spring to summer
- Attracts bees, hummingbirds, & butterflies
Rhizomatous Good
Northern Sweetvetch (Hedysarum boreale)
N
- Cool season perennial
- Flowers are white, pink, or purple
- Naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil
- Attracts honey bees
- Good soil stabilizer
Tap root Fair
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea)
N
- Long-lived, warm season perennial
- Flowers are purple to reddish purple
- Nectar & pollen attracts bees, wasps, & butterflies
- Highly palatable and nutritious
- Well adapted to very dry conditions
Tap root Fair
Western Yarrow (Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis)
N
- Long-lived perennial
- Small, flat white flowers in clusters with fern like leaves
- Flowers spring to fall
- Used for prairie restoration, mine reclamation & roadsides
- Provides pollinator habitat for native bee species
Rhizomatous NA
White Prairie Clover (Dalea candida)
N
- Flowers are white
- Starts blooming in early to midsummer until fall
- Naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil
- Very palatable to animals and high in protein
- Loves full sun & dry conditions
Tap root Poor
Diploid Annual Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum)
I
- Cover crops can be added to custom seed mixes to help reduce soil erosion by wind & water and to help suppress weed populations while the native species are establishing
- Cool season annual crop
- Deep rooting & good weed suppression
Bunchgrass NA
Fall Rye (Secale cereale)
I
- Cover crops can be added to custom seed mixes to help reduce soil erosion by wind & water and to help suppress weed populations while the native species are establishing
- If planted in early August, fall rye can be a fall forage and a feed source again in the spring
- Very cold tolerant with extensive fibrous root system
Bunchgrass NA
Oats (Avena sativa)
I
- Cover crops can be added to custom seed mixes to help reduce soil erosion by wind & water and to help suppress weed populations while the native species are establishing
- Cool season annual
- More water tolerant than fall rye
Bunchgrass NA
We've got you covered! Our custom blending services cater to all our customers' preferences.
Order through your BrettYoung representative and choose the specific seed lots and percentage of each species in your seed mix (custom blends can contain any combination of native, introduced, or forage species). Our custom blends are packaged in 50-pound bags, with a customizable bag tag for your project name or land location.
Note, due to high demand, custom blends may require more time to put together in spring and fall — ask your BrettYoung representative about blending requirements and possible fees.
In addition to our wide selection of individual seed species, BrettYoung offers an exclusive line of seed blends designed for natural regions across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, focusing on the boreal forest, foothills, grassland, parkland and rocky mountain regions. Within each mix is a variety of perennial native grasses best suited to the specific climate, natural vegetation, soils and landforms of these areas.
Our Natural Region Mixes are primarily used for general reclamation purposes but are also a good forage source for both livestock and wildlife and can be used for native pasture. Each bag contains 6 to 8 different native grass species, which provides an extra measure of biodiversity that is not only visually appealing but enables revegetated areas to stay greener longer.
*** Species included in mixes are subject to change based on availability. ***
Boreal PlainBoreal Forest Natural Region Mix
Foothills Natural Region Mix
Grassland Natural Region Mix
Parkland Natural Region Mix
Rocky Mountain Natural Region Mix
Blends Alpine Bluegrass Sandberg Bluegrass Fringed Brome Mountain Brome Green Needlegrass Needle & Thread Grass Prairie JunegrassExecutive Blend is a mixture of BrettYoung’s best semi-dwarf Kentucky bluegrass varieties that combine fine-leaf texture, dark green colour, great year-round performance and the ability to be cut to ½ inch or shorter. For the ultimate home lawn or KBG tees and fairways, Executive Blend is the choice.
• 100% Elite Kentucky Bluegrass Varieties
The Premium Turf Blend combines the benefits of the Kentucky bluegrass with additional shade and drought tolerance from Aberdeen — a creeping red fescue with improved turf characteristics.
• 60% Elite Kentucky Bluegrass Varieties
• 30% Creeping Red Fescue
• 10% Perennial Ryegrass
The All Purpose Mix is well-suited to sun or shade and has annual ryegrass to germinate quicker and aid in establishment.
• 40% Common Kentucky Bluegrass
• 40% Common Creeping Red Fescue
• 20% Perennial Ryegrass
A great mix for high drought-stress applications, the Drought Tolerant Turf Blend can be used for maintained or unmaintained turf areas. Great for out-of-play areas on golf courses or areas where contrast with maintained turf is desired, the Drought Tolerant blend is very flexible.
• 35% Creeping Red Fescue
• 25% Chewings Fescue
• 20% Sheep Fescue
• 20% Hard Fescue
For areas that require less maintenance and can experience drought stress, but still require wear tolerance capabilities, the Playground/ Rural Lawn Mix is a great option. Economical, hearty and flexible, T3 is a top-seller for golf course mounding, playgrounds, dryland sportsfields and rural home lawns.
• 35% Common Kentucky Bluegrass
• 35% Common Creeping Red Fescue
• 10% Fairway Crested Wheatgrass
• 10% Tall Fescue
• 10% Perennial Ryegrass
SUPER HAY (1)
Excellent 2-cut alfalfa/grass mix
• 65% Blend 4440 Alfalfa Securus
• 25% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass Securus
• 10% Catapult/Promesse Timothy
SUPER MAXI-TON (2)
Maximum tonnage and protein
• 90% Alfalfa Blend 4440 Securus
• 10% Catapult/Promesse Timothy
SALINE HAY (3)
Top tonnage in saline soils
• 30% Barricade II Alfalfa Securus
• 30% AC Saltlander Wheatgrass Securus
• 15% Stronghold Alfalfa Securus
• 15% SWAJ/Riding Brand Tall Fescue
• 10% Dahurian Wild Rye
SUPER HAYMAKER (4)
Ideal for 1- or 2-cut systems across most production areas
• 75% Blend 4440 Alfalfa Securus
• 25% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass Securus
Excellent early spring pasture, produces well under stress
• 50% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass Securus
• 25% Kirk Crested Wheatgrass
• 15% SWAJ/Riding Brand Tall Fescue
• 10% Shift Alfalfa Securus
Maximize regrowth and quality with no risk of bloat, suitable for variable topographies
• 30% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass Securus
• 20% SWAJ/Riding Brand Tall Fescue
• 20% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue
• 20% Trailburst/Glacier Brand Orchardgrass
• 10% Catapult/Promesse Timothy
Widely adapted for most pasture needs with easy establishment and quality regrowth
• 55% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass Securus
• 20% SWAJ/Riding Brand Tall Fescue
• 20% Intermediate Wheatgrass
• 5% Foothold Alfalfa Securus
All blends are subject to change without notice due to seed supply constraints.
High-yielding pasture, works well in high traffic areas and aggressive grazing systems
• 50% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass Securus
• 25% Trailburst/Glacier Brand Ochardgrass
• 10% Shift Alfalfa Securus
• 10% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue
• 5% Tirem Kentucky Bluegrass
Easy to establish, low-maintenance blend, excellent for acreages, farmyards, high-traffic areas, and horse pastures
• 50% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue
• 20% Catapult/Promesse Timothy
• 15% Bigbang Annual Ryegrass
• 10% Tirem Kentucky Bluegrass
• 5% Huia White Clover
Increased quality with no risk of bloat
• 45% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass Securus
• 30% Cicer Milkvetch Securus
• 20% SWAJ/Riding Brand Tall Fescue
• 5% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue
SUPER PASTURE HAY (20)
Quick drydown time in a swath
• 50% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass Securus
• 35% Trailburst/Glacier Brand Ochardgrass
• 10% Catapult/Promesse Timothy
• 15% Blend 4440 Alfalfa Securus
SUPER CATTLEMAN’S CHOICE / PREMIUM HORSE HAY (21)
High-protein pasture with superb regrowth, quick to establish and ideal for horses
• 40% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass Securus
• 20% SWAJ/Riding Brand Tall Fescue
• 20% Shift Alfalfa Securus
• 15% Trailburst/Glacier Brand Ochardgrass
• 5% Catapult/Promesse Timothy
DRYLAND PASTURE - HAY (22)
Long-lived productive pasture/hay blend for very dry regions
• 35% Kirk Crested Wheatgrass
• 35% Fleet Meadow Bromegrass Securus
• 10% Carlton Smooth Brome Securus
• 10% Spyder Alfalfa Securus
• 10% Pubescent Wheatgrass
All blends are subject to change without notice due to seed supply constraints.
Excellent blend to reclaim areas prone to flooding, aggressive root systems will help utilize moisture
• 30% Reed Canarygrass
• 20% SWAJ/Riding Brand Tall Fescue
• 20% Catapult/Promesse Timothy
• 15% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue
• 15% Alsike Clover
Quick establishment in saline areas with good longevity, helps reclaim saline areas over time
• 25% Slender Wheatgrass
• 25% SWAJ/Riding Brand Tall Fescue
• 20% Tall Wheatgrass
• 10% Baricade II Alfalfa Securus
• 10% Dahurian Wildrye
• 10% Sweet Clover
Rapid establishment in saline areas, good longevity, and no risk of bloat
• 40% SWAJ/Riding Brand Tall Fescue
• 20% Carlton Smooth Bromegrass
• 15% AC Saltlander Securus
• 15% Slender Wheatgrass
• 10% Dahurian Wildrye
Long-season, cocktail crop grazing applications with soil improvement benefits
• 50% Mervana Italian Ryegrass
• 15% Purebred Brand Radish
• 15% Purple Top Turnip
• 10% Hairy Vetch
• 10% Forage Brassica
All blends are subject to change without notice due to seed supply constraints.
We offer a complete lineup of hydraulically-applied erosion control products, erosion control blankets and accessories that are engineered to excel under even the most extreme conditions.
Sprayable or hydraulically-applied products are growing in popularity – and with this comes a number of efficiencies thanks to busy R+D departments. There are more choices available, and the equipment is not only getting quieter and safer, but it’s also quicker and more efficient. That means higher production and time savings for your project.
Blankets and turf reinforcement mats, typically used for erosion protection, anchoring, reducing rain drop impact, and enhancing vegetation on slopes and in channels with concentrated water flows, are evolving too. Today’s designs enable better airflow, and the mats are even finding their way into unique uses like reinforcing greens on golf courses. It’s a popular way to protect surfaces while letting air in.
Sustainability in our industry is constantly progressing. You’re seeing it in the erosion control market as more people move away from products and accessories that contain plastic and look to use natural, biodegradable materials like hemp, coconut fibres and straw. Look no further than the cotton netting replacing plastic netting, or the wood and biodegradable corn starch stakes/staples making their appearance.
There are a lot of variables that make each erosion control situation unique. At BrettYoung, we have solutions for every erosion control issue under the sun.
Seed is our passion and it was the reason our founders first started the company in 1934. Since then, we’ve led the industry in the development of high-quality, specialized varieties designed to perform on projects across Canada and around the world.
Profile® Products is the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic erosion control technologies, and offers industry-leading lines of wood, cellulose, straw fibre and blended hydraulically applied mulches, as well as biotic soil technologies.
We proudly carry their extensively researched products that provide proven, eco-friendly solutions for establishing vegetation and preventing erosion in most environments. Our offerings include a full line of HighPerformance products from Profile, their High Efficiency HydroStraw products and ProGanics biotic soil technologies.
Profile Products’ emphasis on research and the information they’re able to provide to back their products, is unmatched in the industry.
Site: Kananaskis Village Emergency Services Centre Project: Site reclamation services including revegetation of the surrounding area back to native species, tree and shrub plantings, native grass seeding and a cover crop of diploid annual ryegrass for quick establishment.
Challenge: The soil condition (mostly rock and gravel) made it difficult for the native grass seeds to germinate, establish and stabilize quickly.
The originally specified 75 mm (3”) compost blanket proved difficult to haul on-site, so our team worked with the sub-contractor, Calgary Lawn Solutions, to find an alternative. Profile Products ProGanics DUAL –Biotic Soil + Erosion control product, a hydraulically applied Biotic Erosion Control Matrix (BECM) that combines the soil-building properties
of ProGanics Biotic Soil Media (BSM™) with the erosion control performance of a Bonded Fiber Matrix (BFM), fit the bill.
ProGanics DUAL Installation was completed on August 31, 2021, at an application rate of 6,160 kg/ha with a native seed mix application rate of 100 kg/ha due to the low organic soil condition (see picture No. 1).
Important note for this project: all materials required for hydroseeding, including ProGanics DUAL and seed, were hauled to the site with a one-ton truck and trailer-mounted FINN T-120 Hydroseeder. Water for mixing the slurry was supplied from an onsite fire hydrant. ProGanics DUAL , native seed, cover crop and water were all mixed together in the Hydroseeder for an easy one-step application.
One year after installation, the site has been stabilized, and grass has grown in. There's no evidence of any erosion issues in the ProGanics DUAL and native seed and cover crop installation areas. In addition, follow-up visits after the completion of hydroseeding show that Calgary Lawn Solutions, BrettYoung and Profile Products are very excited about the results of this project and look forward to further installation soon.
“Conditions were horrible, the terrain was extremely rocky where the ProGanics DUAL was applied, and it was not maintained [watered] after installation. It still grew and was highly successful.”
- Kyle Woods, Owner Calgary Lawn Solutions
Q: WHAT IS PROGANICS DUAL?
A: ProGanics DUAL is a new environmentally friendly, hydraulically applied product that combines the soil-building properties of ProGanics Biotic Soil Media (BSM) with the erosion control performance of a Bonded Fiber Matrix (BFM).
Q: WHY DO I NEED TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF DEPLETED SOIL WITH PROGANICS DUAL?
A: Poor soils lacking necessary components for sustainable plant growth are the most common reason for revegetation project failures. ProGanics DUAL contains patented ingredients that improve soil health for sustainable vegetation establishment, making it crucial to the success of your projects.
Q: WHAT KIND OF EROSION CONTROL PERFORMANCE DOES PROGANICS DUAL PROVIDE?
A: ProGanics DUAL can deliver erosion control protection equal to a BFM product when applied at the proper application rate.
Q: HOW DOES PROGANICS DUAL SAVE TIME ON PROJECT SITES?
A: ProGanics DUAL offers high loading rates and the highest waterholding capacity and erosion control effectiveness of all biotic soil
products, reducing total tank loads and application time without sacrificing results. With a consolidated one-step application, the larger the site the more time and money saved.
A: ProGanics DUAL may not be the best solution for sites with slopes steeper than 2H:1V (where higher performing HECPs may be needed), or where substrates are extremely degraded or unsuitable for vegetation establishment. In those cases, ProGanics BSM and a separate erosion control product may be the best option.
A: ProGanics DUAL is best for sites with poor soil conditions, including those with low organic matter content, with low to moderate erosion potential (slopes up to 2H:1V), or with limited access where multiple applications add significant cost. It’s also extremely useful for larger projects where efficiency is paramount for contractors stay profitable.
A: Yes. ProGanics DUAL can ameliorate poor soil and provide erosion control for applicable project sites in climates all around the world.
A: Yes, ProGanics DUAL is produced using sustainable materials like recycled bark and wood and is biodegradable, non-toxic, phyto-sanitized to eliminate potential weed seeds and pathogens, and safe for even the most sensitive environments.
Contact your local BrettYoung representative to learn more about Proganics DUAL for your next project.
Matt Skinner, Director of Business Development, BioticSoil
Media GroupCocoFlex™ Extended Term Flexible Growth Medium™ (ET-FGM™)
Thermally Refined Wood Fibers, Coconut Fibers, Crimped Interlocking Biodegradable Man-Made Fibers & Performance Enhancing Additives
- 100% biodegradable & phytosanitized
- > 99% erosion control effectiveness immediately upon application
Flexterra® High Performance Flexible Growth Medium™ (HP-FGM™)
100% Thermally Refined Wood Fibers & Biodegradable Interlocking ManMade Fibers, Nontoxic Biopolymers & Water Absorbents With Micro-Pore Particles
- 100% biodegradable & phytosanitized
- > 99% erosion control effectiveness immediately upon application
ProMatrix™ Engineered Fiber Matrix™ (EFM™)
Thermally Refined Wood Fibers & Biodegradable Interlocking Man-Made Fibers, Soil Building
Ammendments & Tackifiers, Beneficial Soil Bacteria
- Designed for sites with low-to-moderate erosion potential and a low organic matter content
- Combines soil-building properties of ProGanics™ BSM with erosion control performance of a bonded fiber matrix
- Application rate based on % organic matter in existing soil and slope gradient
ProGanics™ Dual Thermally Refined Wood Fibers & Biodegradable Interlocking Man-Made Fibers, Soil Building
Ammendments & Tackifiers, Beneficial Soil Bacteria
- Designed for sites with low-to-moderate erosion potential and a low organic matter content
- Combines soil-building properties of ProGanics™ BSM with erosion control performance of a bonded fiber matrix
- Application rate based on % organic matter in existing soil and slope gradient
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*Packaging for all products is 22.68kg (50lbs) unless otherwise noted
HydroStraw® HighEfficiency Bonded Fiber Matrix (BFM)
Renewable Wheat Straw Fibers, Natural Fibers For Fiber Matrix Entanglement, NonToxic Soil Stabilizer & Proprietary Tackifier
- Erosion control prevention for difficult sites & conditions including steep slopes
- Long natural fibers for maximum matrix entanglement
- Contains 10% proprietary formulated soil binding agents
Wood Fiber Mulch with Tackifier
100% Recycled & Thermally Refined Wood Fiber with Tacking Agent 3®
Fully biodegradable, Hydraulic Mulch (HM) composed of 100% recycled Thermally Refined™ virgin wood fibers derived from whole wood chips. The HM is phytosanitized, free from plastic netting, and upon application forms an intimate bond with the soil surface to create a porous, absorbent and flexible erosion resistant blenket that allows for rapid germination and accelerated plant growth.
Wood Fiber Mulch
100% Recycled & Thermally Refined Wood Fiber
Fully biodegradable, Hydraulic Mulch (HM) composed of 100% recycled Thermally Refined™ virgin wood fibers derived from whole wood chips. The HM is phytosanitized, free from plastic netting, and upon application forms an intimate bond with the soil surface to create a porous, absorbent and flexible erosion resistant blenket that allows for rapid germination and accelerated plant growth.
*Packaging for all products is 22.68kg (50lbs) unless otherwise noted
Cellulose Fiber Mulch with Tackifier
100% Recycled Cellulose Fibers
100% high-quality cellulose mulch with a pre-blended tackifier including high-viscosity colloidal polysaccharides. Tackifier provides extra holding power, increasing protection from seed washout and erosion, eliminates the extra step and mess of field-mixing tackifier, non-toxic, environmentally safe and biodegradable.
Cellulose Fiber Mulch
100% Recycled Cellulose Fibers
- 100% grade-A recycled paper and is the cleanest, most consistent cellulose mulch available. High-quality 100% cellulose fiber mixes in water at an accelerated rate and stays in suspension for more uniform consistency.
- Exclusive defibration and production processes improve water-holding capacity Ideal cover for general seeding.
Wood/Cellulose Blend with Tackifier
67% Thermally Refined® Virgin Wood Fibers, 30% Cellulose Fibers & 3% Tackifier from High-Viscosity Collodial Polysccharides
- Combination of Thermally Refined® wood fiber and highest quality of cellulose mulch with a tackifier including high-viscosity colloidal polysaccharides. Added tackifier allows for additional moisture retention which enhances seed survival rates.
- Reduced friction in the hose and increased slurry shooting distance. Nontoxic, environmentally safe and biodegradable.
*Packaging for all products is 22.68kg (50lbs) unless otherwise noted
Wood/Cellulose Blend
70% Thermally Refined® Virgin Wood Fibers & 30% Cellulose Fibers
- Blend hydraulic mulch combines 100% Thermally Refined® wood fiber with a best in class cellulose fiber to deliver enhanced waterholding capacity, allowing for better germination, fewer washouts and reduced callbacks than other blend products. The blend of wood and cellulose is both easy to mix and spray, combining good yield and erosion control qualities.
- Easy to use and load in equipment - goes into suspension at an accelerated rate, allowing for uniform ground coverage.
- Absorbs water rapidly, forming a homogeneous slurry.
SB 50/50 Blend
48.5% Cellulose Fibers, 48.5% Thermally Refined Wood Fibers, & 3% Tackifier including High-Viscosity collodial Polysccharides
High Performance Mulch line, Profile® SB 50/50 is designed to help you meet changing market conditions. Performs as well as traditional mulch blends for vegetation establishment, mixes faster with higher loading than traditional wood-based blends, does not form paper-mache crust.
*Packaging for all products is 22.68kg (50lbs) unless otherwise noted
EzFlo™ Blend 47.5% Wood Fibers (maximum), 47.5% Cellulose Fiber (minimum) & 5% Wetting Agents
- EzFlo™ Blend provides the performance of a wood blend with the ease of handling and application found in lesser-performing mulches. Profile EzFlo Blend uses the highest quality cellulose and wood fibers in the industry. Improved germination and erosion control effectiveness, 100% environmentally safe.
- The best option for jetagitated and small tank mechanically-agitated equipment.
HydroStraw® HE Plus 80% Heat & Mechanically Treated Wheat Straw, 6% Natural Fibers, 10% Moisture, 4% Guar Based Tackifier
Hydraulic Mulch (HM) composed of renewable Heat & Mechanically Treated™ (HMT™) wheat straw fibers, refined pulp fibers and wetting agents (including high-viscosity colloidal polysaccharides). The HM contains no weed seeds or plastic components and upon application forms an intimate bond with the soil surface to create a porous, absorbent and flexible erosion resistant blanket that allows for rapid germination and accelerated plant growth.
Profile*Packaging for all products is 22.68kg (50lbs) unless otherwise noted
Product Analysis
HydroStraw® HE Original 84% Heat & Mechanically Treated Wheat Straw, 4% Natural Fibers, 2% Moisture, 10% Fiber Binder
Biodegradable, High Efficiency Hydraulic Mulch (HM) composed of renewable Heat & Mechanically Treated™ (HMT™) wheat straw fibers, refined pulp fibers and wetting agents (including high-viscosity colloidal polysaccharides). The HM contains no weed seeds, plastic components or paper/newsprint, and upon application forms an intimate bond with the soil surface to create a porous, absorbent and flexible erosion resistant blanket that allows for rapid germination and
*Packaging for all products is 22.68kg (50lbs) unless otherwise noted
Product Analysis
Tacking Agent 3®
All-Purpose Tackifier Containing: Polyacrylamide, Acrylamide Copolymer
Hydro-Colloid Polymers & Marker Dye
ConTack® Guar-Based Tackifier
FlocLoc™ Polyacrylamide (PAM) Flocculating Soil Stabilizer
SlikColor™ Enhance Visual Metering
AquaGel™ Super Absorbent Co-Polymer Gel
- Multi-dimensional tackifier that requires no cure time
- Binds straw/hay, hydraulic mulches and has the ability to control dust on roads
22.68
kg
- Increases shooting distance of the hydraulic mulch slurry due to slickifier
- Improves water infiltration into seedbed
- Increases water-holding capacity of hydroseeding slurry
- Enhances suspension of seeds and fertilizer
- Concentrated dye marker
- Improves visual metering and enhances mulch colour
- Slickifier increases the shooting distance of the mulch slurry
- AquaGel™ B (coarse particles) – Ideal for laying sod and amending planting beds
- AquaGel™ D (fine particles) – Ideal for hydroseeding, transplants and dipping roots
- Holds up to 400 times its weight in water
- Ensures plants and roots get water when needed
22.68 kg (50
lb)
18.1 kg (40 lb) pail 3.36 kg/ha (3 lb/ac)
2 each X 5 kg (11 lb) jugs/case
2 each X 7.3 kg (16 lb) jugs/case
3.36 kg/ha (3 lb/ac)
Hydroseeding: 11.2 kg/ha (10 lb/ac)
BRETTYOUNG 77
Futerra® F4 Netless ECB
Thermally Refined Wood & Degradable Fibers
Futerra® 7003 TRM
Permanent, Resilient Three-Dimensional Matrix Of Thermally Fused Nylon Monofilaments
Futerra® 7010 TRM
Permanent, Resilient Three-Dimensional Matrix Of Thermally Fused Nylon Monofilaments
Futerra® 7020 TRM
Futerra® R-45 HP-TRM
Permanent, Resilient Three-Dimensional Matrix Of Thermally Fused Nylon Monofilaments
Permanent, Resilient Three-Dimensional Matrix Of Thermally Fused Nylon Monofilaments Integrated With High-Tenacity Polyester Geogrid Thermally Fused & Entangled
- Lightweight Matrix Provides High Levels Of Slope Protection & Vegetation Establishment
- Weed-Free & No Nets Or Threads To Entangle Plants & Animals Or Snare Maintenance
- Lighter Weight TRM Cost-Effective Solution
- Protection Of Moderate Slopes Or Where Flow Conditions Exceed Limits Of Natural Vegetation
- Mid-Range TRM Designed To Fulfill General Turf Reinforcement
- Steeper Slopes & When Moderate Flow Conditions Are Anticipated - 10 mm (0.4) Thick
- Designed For Stabilization Of Challenging Sites
- High Performance TRM For Extreme Slopes & Extreme Flows
- Enhanced UV Stability & Very High Tensile Properties For Heightened Durability
- Resistance To Wheel Loading From
Product
20 lb. Shoulder Broadcast Seeder/ Spreader
Hopper Type Features
Nylon Bag - Hand crank operation, zippered nylon bag and rocking agitator
Spyker
5 lb. Hand Held Calibrated Broadcast Seeder/ Spreader
80 lb. Walk Behind Broadcast Seeder/ Spreader
Plastic - Hand crank operation, spread fertilizer, seed or ice melt, excellent for small, tight spaces, scoop shape hooper for easy filling
Plastic
- Ergonomically designed handle, bridgefree hopper geometry, all-welded impact-resistant frame, support stand, fully enclosed metal gears, large 13" pneumatic tires
Contact Your BrettYoung Representative for Additional Details
In reclamation, fertilizer is all about playing the long game. Often, you are “setting and forgetting” a project on a site, so you need a slow-releasing fertilizer to help maintain healthy soil — especially for slow-toestablish plants like native grasses.
Fertilizers can help address challenges unique to reclamation projects:
• Slow establishment of native grasses: A slow-release or organic slow-release fertilizer that stays biologically active in the soil will help with the establishment of new plants over a longer period.
• Poor soil conditions: Low organic matter or high salt content makes plant establishment very difficult. Look for products with availability and the ability to thrive in salt. Products like TurfRx K+ Micro Crystal and Dakota Rev are great options under this environment.
• Projects are often “one and done”: In most cases, once you’ve completed a reclamation project, you leave the site with no plans to return. So, an organic fertilizer that can slowly release over time is a great tool for unsupervised projects.
Dakota’s REV™ Turf Pro is an all-natural organic plant-based humus for increasing plant health in sodic soil, a common condition found in many reclamation project sites across Canada.
REV has a fantastic probiotic response increases beneficial microbial activity which assists in the biological health of plants.
Use REV on reclamation project sites to help enhance seed germination in challenging soils. It’ll help to establish quicker roots and a stronger root mass which leads to fewer erosion issues on your project site.
REV’s complex natural organic compound structure and formulation make it effective in almost any growing situation. This all-natural, organic growth stimulant is a great additive for any horticulture, turf or agricultural application in which you wish to help promote improved growth, strength and overall health.
Granular 11-52-0
Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP)
Granular 18-24-12
50% Polymer-Coated Sulphur-Coated Urea
Granular 25-5-10
Stabilized Nitrogen with DDP Micros
Granular 46-0-0
100% Stabilized Nitrogen
- Plant available phosphorus source to aid in establishment
- Highly soluble, easy to mix with hydroseeding
- Good acidifier for your tank mix
- Ideal starter formulation
- SRN still available after germination
- Balanced formulation
- Cost-effective SRN
- Balanced formulation to support plant growth
- Higher nitrogen for more growth with cover crops
- Cost-effective SRN
- Highly soluble, easy to mix with hydroseeding
- Great tank mix partner with Redox K+ Micro Crystal
Organic
5-4-5
Eggshell Poultry Compost
60% SRN
- Adds organic matter to poor quality soils
- Stimulates microbial activity
- Calcium for enhanced plant strength
Liquid
TurfRx K+ Micro Crystal
0-31-52
Liquid Dakota REV Natural Organic Plant Based Humus
- High-efficiency potassium and phosphorus source
- Highly soluble, easy to mix with hydroseeding
- Very low rates for easy loading
- All natural organic plant based humus
- Enhances seed germination
- Increases plant health in sodic conditions
As part of our commitment to offering you the most cutting-edge solutions to your reclamation problems, we maintain active association memberships among the world’s leading erosion control and reclamation experts of all professions. We rely on this extended network of professionals to inform our daily decisions and keep pushing our industry — and our own sustainable efforts — forward.
The Canadian Seed Institute (CSI) was founded to guarantee quality assurance in the Canadian seed industry. By delivering accreditation and monitoring programs through independent auditors, CSI helps maintain the highest level of quality during the handling, processing and packaging of seed in our country.
We are among the highest-calibre of Canadian seed establishments monitored by CSI through quality system audits and product sampling to uphold our accreditation.
csi-ics.com/registered-seed-establishments-rses
We’re proud to be part of this historic association that gathers seed professionals from across North America and the world to promote the production, selling, and trading of seeds.
WSA advances the seed industry by continuing to enhance the trading of seeds through the promotion of better business, education and information exchange between members.
Because we do work in the reclamation field across Canada, it’s imperative we connect with other folks in this great, ranging landscape to review best practices and procedures.
The Canadian Land Reclamation Association/association canadienne de réhabilitation des sites dégradés (CLRA/ACRSD) provides its members with up-to-date technical information through not only its annual conferences but the publication of its newsletters and the magazine Canadian Reclamation.
Members meet annually for technical discussion, information exchange and personal interaction. Local activities occur in Alberta, Atlantic Canada, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec where there are active provincial chapters.
It’s important we know what research and products are being developed worldwide, and that’s why we’re one of the few Canadian members of the International Erosion Control Association, which represents more than 30 countries.
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is a non-profit member organization that provides education and resource information for professionals in the erosion and sediment control industry. IECA’s diverse membership supplies a unique network of specialists who are capable of solving a broad range of problems caused by soil erosion and its by-product — sediment.
