The Apple Valley
Hydroseeding in Southington, CT
New lawns for a busy housing market in a valley between two ridges.
- 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
New Lawns in the Apple Valley
Hydroseeding in Southington keeps pace with a busy housing market. In August 2023 Realtor.com ranked Southington second among the nation's hottest zip codes, and the 2020 census counted 18,154 housing units. Buyers of new and renovated homes often need a lawn put in from bare dirt, and hydroseeding is an affordable way to do it compared with sod.
A valley between ridges
Southington rests in a valley with mountains on its east and west sides. The eastern edge is the Metacomet Ridge, with Bradley, Ragged and Short mountains, and the west ridge contains North Hamlin Brook and Roaring Brook. Rain from both sides moves downhill into the valley, so grading on valley lots needs to move water around the house and into swales. Lots on the hillsides need erosion control on new slopes.
The Quinnipiac River
The Quinnipiac River flows through town. Construction near it or its tributary brooks needs silt fence on the low side and fast stabilization of bare soil.
Orchards and old farm ground
Southington is nicknamed the Apple Valley for its many orchards, and Rogers Orchards is described as the largest in the state. When orchard land is developed, old root systems and uneven ground need to be cleaned up and graded before seeding.
Old industrial sites
The former Ideal Forging site was abandoned after 2014 because of high soil decontamination costs; a new plan began in 2023 with soil cleanup subsidized by the EPA, the state and the town. Brownfield sites have their own soil requirements, and any seeding there follows the project plan.
Services in Southington
- New lawn installation for new homes
- Grading and swales for valley drainage
- Slope stabilization on hillside lots
- Silt fence near the Quinnipiac and brooks
Get a free estimate or call (860) 812-7927.
Southington Facts
- Apple Valley. Southington is nicknamed The Apple Valley for its many orchards; Rogers Orchards is described as the largest in the state.
- Between two ridges. The town rests in a valley with mountains on its east and west sides, including the Metacomet Ridge on the east.
- Quinnipiac River. The Quinnipiac River flows through Southington.
- Hot market. Realtor.com ranked Southington second among the nation's hottest zip codes in August 2023.
Southington Questions
We just bought a new build with no lawn. What is the first step?
We check the grade and topsoil, fix any low spots, and then hydroseed. Builders sometimes leave thin topsoil, so we check depth.
Water from the hill behind us floods our yard. Can you help?
Yes. A swale or regrade to steer runoff around the house usually comes before seeding.
Our lot used to be orchard. Anything special?
Old roots and uneven ground need cleanup and grading so the new lawn is smooth.
Is hydroseed cheaper than sod for a new home?
Generally yes per square foot, though sod gives an instant lawn. Your written estimate gives the actual price.
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