Built on heavy clay
Hydroseeding in Archdale, NC
Clay soil was one of the reasons this city incorporated.
- No-charge visit to the property and an itemized quote in writing
- Seed mixes and timing matched to Piedmont clay and tall fescue season
- Silt fence and seeding planned around the state's 21-day stabilization rule
Clay Soil and New Lawns in Archdale
Hydroseeding in Archdale starts with clay. When the city incorporated in July 1969, one of the reasons was that water and sewer service were needed because the area was heavy clay. The same ground that made the case for city sewer also makes lawns slow to establish when the clay is left bare and packed down by construction traffic.
How we handle heavy clay
Clay seals over when it dries and stays wet for days after rain. Before we spray, we break up the surface, work in topsoil or compost where the original layer is gone, and set a grade that moves water off without sending it down a single path. The hydromulch layer helps too, because it keeps the surface from crusting while seed germinates.
Muddy Creek starts here
Archdale lies in the Deep River watershed, part of the Cape Fear basin, and Muddy Creek, a tributary of the Deep River, rises within the city limits. Headwater creeks carry whatever washes off nearby lots, so we put silt fence on the low side of graded ground and keep it there until grass is rooted.
Along I-85
Interstate 85 passes through Archdale with access from Exits 111 and 113. Commercial and industrial pads near the interstate need stabilization seeding, slope work on embankments and inlet protection on new parking lots.
From Bush Hill to Archdale
Archdale began as a mostly Quaker settlement called Bush Hill, and the Bush Hill Festival keeps the old name around. Creekside Park is one of the city's recreation spaces.
Got a clay lot that will not grow grass in Archdale? Get a free estimate or call (336) 962-2439.
Archdale Soil and Water
- Heavy clay. Archdale incorporated in 1969 partly because water and sewer service were needed in an area of heavy clay.
- Deep River watershed. The city lies within the watershed of the Deep River, a tributary of the Cape Fear River.
- Muddy Creek. Muddy Creek, a tributary of the Deep River, rises within Archdale's city limits.
- Interstate 85. Interstate 85 passes through Archdale, with access from Exits 111 and 113.
Archdale Questions
Why won't grass grow in my Archdale yard?
Compacted clay is the usual culprit. Roots cannot push through it and water runs off. Loosening the soil and adding topsoil fixes most cases.
Should I mix sand into clay before seeding?
We do not recommend it. A little sand in clay can make it set up harder. Topsoil or compost is the better addition.
Do you stabilize slopes near the interstate?
We work on commercial and industrial sites with embankments, using hydromulch, bonded fiber matrix or blankets depending on the slope.
How soon after grading should a lot be seeded?
As soon as final grade is set. Bare clay crusts and erodes quickly, especially in summer thunderstorms.
Free Estimates in Archdale, NC
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