Gateway to the Foothills
Hydroseeding in King, NC
Between Winston-Salem and Pilot Mountain, where the land starts to climb.
- 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
Seeding Where the Foothills Begin
Hydroseeding in King deals with ground that is starting to climb. King calls itself the Gateway to the Foothills. It sits in southern Stokes County with part of the city in Forsyth County, about 15 miles northwest of Winston-Salem. Pilot Mountain State Park is 8 miles to the northwest and Hanging Rock State Park is 16 miles to the north, and the Blue Ridge Mountains are about a 40-minute drive away.
Steeper yards, faster water
A yard with real slope moves rainwater quickly, and on bare soil that water carries seed and topsoil with it. On King lots we often spray a heavier hydromulch with tackifier and blanket the steepest faces. On long slopes we can break up the run with a shallow swale so water does not build speed.
Driveways on hills
Many homes sit above or below the road on sloping drives. The cut and fill banks along those drives are a frequent washout spot. Shaping the bank to a sensible angle and covering it with a seeded straw blanket usually solves it.
Along I-74 and US 52
Interstate 74 runs south and west of the city center together with US 52, with access from Exit 123. New commercial pads and subdivisions near the highway need silt fence and fast stabilization while they are graded.
Lawn or low-mow slopes
Not every hillside needs to be lawn. On slopes too steep to mow safely, we can seed a lower-maintenance cover that holds soil without weekly mowing.
Building on a sloped lot in King? Get a free estimate or call (336) 962-2439.
King's Place in the Foothills
- Foothills gateway. King is nicknamed the Gateway to the Foothills and lies about 15 miles northwest of Winston-Salem.
- Pilot Mountain. Pilot Mountain State Park is 8 miles northwest of King.
- Hanging Rock. Hanging Rock State Park is 16 miles north of King, and the Blue Ridge is about a 40-minute drive.
- Two counties. King is in southern Stokes County, with part of its city limits extending south into Forsyth County.
King Questions
How steep is too steep for hydroseed and mulch alone?
As a rough guide, once a slope is steeper than about 3 to 1 we add a blanket or bonded fiber matrix over the seed.
Can you seed a slope I cannot mow?
Yes. A low-maintenance cover mix holds soil on steep ground without needing regular mowing.
Do you install silt fence on hillside lots?
Yes. On a sloped lot we install it along the downhill side before grading starts.
What is a tackifier?
It is a binder mixed into the hydroseed slurry that glues mulch and seed to the soil surface so rain does not move it as easily.
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