Big trees, state parks

Hydroseeding in Simsbury, CT

Lawn seeding for wooded lots and yards along the Farmington River.

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

Growing Grass Among Big Trees

Hydroseeding in Simsbury often means working around trees. The town holds three of Hartford County's four state parks, including Talcott Mountain State Park, Penwood State Park and Stratton Brook State Park. Belden Forest, a 40-acre site near the town center, joined the Old-Growth Forest Network in 2019, and the Pinchot Sycamore, Connecticut's largest tree, stands near the Farmington River. Many yards back onto woods, which brings shade, roots and leaf litter into any lawn plan.

Shade and roots

Grass needs light. In partial shade, we use seed mixes heavy in fine fescues, which tolerate it better than bluegrass. Under dense canopy, no lawn will stay thick, and we would rather tell you that than sell a lawn that thins out in a year. Where roots are near the surface, we add topsoil carefully, keeping it thin over the root zone so we do not smother the tree.

Clearing a wooded lot

When a lot is cleared for a house or addition, stumps, roots and forest duff need to come out, and the surface needs topsoil and grading before seeding. Cleared edges on a slope wash easily, so we put silt fence below them and stabilize the soil quickly with hydromulch.

Rain and seasons

Simsbury averages about 46 inches of precipitation a year, with monthly totals between 3.00 and 4.37 inches. Record temperatures range from minus 26 to 102 degrees. Fall seeding, after leaf drop is mostly done, gives new grass the best light and cooler weather.

Services in Simsbury

Shade-tolerant lawn seeding and overseeding
Lot clearing cleanup, topsoil and grading
Hydroseeding for new homes and additions
Silt fence below cleared slopes

Simsbury sits at the northern end of the Farmington Valley, with Talcott Mountain along the east side and the Tariffville Gorge of the Farmington River. Get a free estimate or call (860) 812-7927.

Simsbury Woods and Water

State parks. Three of Hartford County's four state parks are in Simsbury, including Talcott Mountain, Penwood and Stratton Brook.
Belden Forest. Belden Forest, a 40-acre site near town center, was added to the Old-Growth Forest Network in October 2019.
Pinchot Sycamore. Connecticut's largest tree, the Pinchot Sycamore, grows near the Farmington River at the foot of Talcott Mountain.
Precipitation. Average annual precipitation is 45.96 inches, with monthly totals from 3.00 to 4.37 inches.

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Simsbury Questions

Will grass grow in my shady Simsbury backyard?

In partial shade, a fine fescue blend can do well. In deep shade, a lawn will stay thin, and we may suggest other ground cover for those spots.

Can you seed after we clear trees for an addition?

Yes. Stumps and roots need to come out first, then topsoil and grading, then hydroseed.

When should I seed with all these leaves falling?

Early fall, before heavy leaf drop, or right after. Leaves left on new seed block light, so they need to be blown off gently.

Do you protect slopes below a cleared lot?

Yes. We install silt fence below the cleared area and cover bare soil with hydromulch as soon as it is graded.

Free Estimates in Simsbury, CT

Estimates for Simsbury lawns and wooded lots.

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