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Hydroseeding in Independence, MO

Most yards here are already lawns. The job is bringing them back.

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Grading, seeding and erosion control from one crew

Bringing Older Lawns Back

Hydroseeding in Independence is more often about renovation than brand-new lawns. The city counted 54,120 housing units in 2020, only a few hundred more than in 2010, so most of our work here is on yards that have been grass for decades and have thinned out, washed or been dug up.

Why older lawns thin out

Shade from mature trees, years of foot traffic, grub damage and summer drought all wear turf down. When more than about half of a lawn is bare or weedy, overseeding alone rarely fixes it. We kill off the weeds, scalp or core the soil, then hydroseed so the new grass grows in evenly.

A wet city

Independence averages about 44.66 inches of precipitation a year in its 1991-2020 normals, more than many neighbors. Heavy rain on bare soil washes seed into the low corners of a yard. We add tackifier to the slurry so it sticks, and on slopes we use a heavier mulch rate.

River edge lots

The city sits on the south bank of the Missouri River near the western edge of the state. Yards on the slopes above the river valley lose soil faster than flat lots, so we often pair seeding with a short run of erosion control blanket or a regrade.

After the dig

Sewer replacements, new drain lines and foundation repairs leave strips of bare dirt across established yards. We fill, grade and seed those strips so they blend into the rest of the lawn.

Summer heat

The record high in Independence is 109 degrees. Seeding in early fall keeps young grass out of the worst heat.

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Independence Facts for Lawn Care

Heavy rainfall. Average annual precipitation is 44.66 inches, based on 1991-2020 normals.
Established housing. Housing units grew only from 53,834 in 2010 to 54,120 in 2020.
Missouri River. The city sits on the south bank of the Missouri River near the western edge of Missouri.
Trail history. Independence was a departure point for the Santa Fe, California and Oregon trails.

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Independence Questions

Should I overseed or fully hydroseed my old lawn?

If most of the grass is still healthy, overseed. If more than half is bare or weeds, a full renovation with hydroseeding usually gives a better result.

Can you seed over a strip where a sewer line was replaced?

Yes. We settle and grade the fill, add topsoil and seed it so it matches the rest of the yard.

Our yard washes out every spring. What can we do?

Regrade the low spots, then seed, using a heavier mulch or a blanket wherever the yard slopes.

How long before I can mow?

Usually when the new grass reaches about 3 to 4 inches, often three to four weeks after seeding.

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