The old Great Marsh

Hydroseeding in Ellington, CT

New lawns in a fast-growing farm town, from wet lowlands to Crystal Lake.

No-charge visit, then a written quote
Seed mix matched to the sun, shade and soil on your lot
Grading, seeding and erosion control from one crew

Seeding in a Fast-Growing Farm Town

Hydroseeding in Ellington tracks the town's change from farmland to suburb. Entering the 21st century, Ellington had the sixth fastest growth rate of any town in Connecticut, and population rose 20.8 percent from 2000 to 2010. The town still has a significant amount of land in agriculture, including cattle and corn farming, so new homes often go up next to working fields.

Wet ground in the Great Marsh

The Native American name for the area, Weexskashuck, translates to Great Marsh, and early settlers called it Great Marsh or Goshen. Some lots still have wet, slow-draining patches. Seed planted in standing water fails, so we check where water sits, grade to move it, and sometimes trench for a drain line before hydroseeding.

Farm fields becoming lawns

New subdivisions built on corn or hay ground have good soil but are often compacted by construction traffic. Builders may also strip topsoil. We loosen compacted areas, confirm topsoil depth and hydroseed with a lawn mix suited to open, sunny sites.

Crystal Lake and the east side

Ellington's panhandle reaches east to the Willimantic River and takes in Crystal Lake, once a popular summer resort. The eastern part of town is largely Shenipsit State Forest, bounded by Shenipsit Lake and Soapstone Mountain. Lake-side and forest-edge lots need silt fence below any grading and careful stabilization on slopes.

Services in Ellington

New lawn installation for new homes
Drainage correction on wet lots
Silt fence near Crystal Lake and wetlands
Grading and topsoil on former farm ground

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Ellington Facts

Great Marsh. The Native American name Weexskashuck translates to Great Marsh, and early settlers called the area Great Marsh or Goshen.
Fast growth. Ellington had the 6th fastest growth rate of all Connecticut towns entering the 21st century.
Working farms. The town still has significant land in agriculture, including cattle and corn farming.
Crystal Lake. Ellington's eastern panhandle extends to the Willimantic River and includes Crystal Lake.

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Ellington Questions

Part of my yard stays soggy. Can you seed it?

We fix the drainage first with grading or a drain line, then seed. Grass seeded into standing water usually dies.

Our subdivision was a cornfield. Is the soil good for grass?

Usually, but construction compacts it. We loosen and check topsoil before seeding.

We are building near Crystal Lake. What erosion control do we need?

Silt fence below the disturbed area at minimum, and quick cover on bare soil. Follow any measures in your permit.

Will dust and weeds from nearby farms affect my new lawn?

Some weed seed may blow in. A thick, well-fed lawn and a follow-up overseeding keep it in check.

Our builder left the yard rough graded. Can you finish it?

Yes. We bring in topsoil if the builder stripped it, fine grade so the lawn is smooth and pitched away from the house, then hydroseed. Finishing a rough-graded lot is one of the most common jobs we see in newer Ellington neighborhoods.

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