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Hydroseeding in Newington, CT

Commercial seeding along the Turnpike and lawn work in Newington's neighborhoods.

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Seed mix matched to the sun, shade and soil on your lot
Grading, seeding and erosion control from one crew

Seeding Along the Turnpike and Beyond

Hydroseeding in Newington splits into two kinds of work. Along the Berlin Turnpike, commercial lots are being rebuilt as larger chain stores replace small businesses, and every rebuild leaves graded islands, slopes and frontage that need grass. Away from the highway, the town is mostly residential, with neighborhoods built as the population grew from 9,110 in 1950 to 26,037 in 1970.

Commercial frontage

The Berlin Turnpike was authorized in 1798 and widened from 18 feet to 200 feet in 1942. Today's turnpike lots have tight frontage, curb islands and short, steep banks down to parking. These are good fits for hydroseeding because the slurry reaches odd shapes and slopes evenly. On active sites we also install silt fence and inlet protection so sediment stays off the road and out of catch basins.

Post-war yards

Many Newington lawns date to the 1950s through 1970s. After 50 or more years, the original turf is often thin, with compacted soil and a mix of weeds. Lawn renovation with core aeration and overseeding, or a full strip-and-reseed with new topsoil, can bring these yards back.

Cedar Mountain and small streams

Cedar Mountain rises in the east part of town. Wikipedia notes Newington has almost no open water beyond two small ponds in its largest parks and various small streams. Mill Pond Falls is a 16-foot natural waterfall in Mill Pond Park. Homes on the Cedar Mountain slopes need grading that sends water around the house, and seeding on the sloped portions gets a heavier mulch.

What Newington customers ask for

Commercial hydroseeding on rebuilt lots
Silt fence and inlet protection
Lawn renovation for older yards
Grading and seeding on hillside lots

Get a free estimate or call (860) 812-7927.

Newington Local Facts

Berlin Turnpike. The Berlin Turnpike was authorized in 1798 and widened from 18 feet to 200 feet in 1942.
Farm history. Newington had roughly 130 farms in 1871; automobiles later did away with many of them.
Cedar Mountain. Cedar Mountain is in the town's eastern portion, where a tuberculosis sanitarium was built in 1911.
Mill Pond Falls. Mill Pond Falls in Mill Pond Park is a 16-foot natural waterfall named for an 1860 sawmill.

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Newington Questions

Do you seed commercial lots on the Berlin Turnpike?

Yes. We hydroseed islands, frontage and banks once final grades are set, and install sediment controls during construction.

My 1960s lawn is mostly weeds. Is overseeding enough?

Sometimes. When weeds or bare spots cover more than about half the yard, starting over with new topsoil and hydroseed usually works better.

Can you protect the storm drains near my site?

Yes. Inlet protection keeps sediment out of catch basins while the ground is bare.

We live on Cedar Mountain and water runs toward the house. Can you help?

We regrade so water moves around the house, sometimes add a drain line, then seed the disturbed area.

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