Twin City creeks

Hydroseeding in Winston-Salem, NC

A city drained by four main creeks into the Yadkin-Pee Dee basin.

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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

Lawns and Slopes in the Yadkin Basin

Hydroseeding in Winston-Salem is shaped by the city's creeks. Winston-Salem lies within the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin and drains mainly through Salem Creek, Peters Creek, Silas Creek and Muddy Creek. Plenty of yards, parks and commercial sites in the city slope toward one of those channels, so we look at where the water goes before we decide what to spray.

Moravian roots on Muddy Creek

The city's story starts on that water. In 1753 the Moravian Church chose a settlement site in the three forks of Muddy Creek, on a tract of just under 99,000 acres they called Wachovia, and the first tree for Salem was felled in 1766. Neighborhoods built over the following centuries often have yards that drop to a creek or drainage way at the back.

Creek banks and back slopes

A bank mowed right down to the water is one of the most common erosion spots we see. Turf roots alone often cannot hold a steep creek bank. We regrade where we can, seed under an erosion control blanket pinned to the soil, and suggest leaving a strip of taller growth along the top of the bank.

Lakes and wetlands in the city

Salem Lake in southeastern Winston-Salem has a seven-mile dirt trail around it, and behind Reynolda House the 16-acre Lake Katherine was reverted into wetlands. Low, wet corners of residential lots behave in a similar way. Seed does poorly in standing water, so we fix drainage or choose a wet-tolerant mix before spraying.

Growing districts

New building keeps coming, from the Innovation Quarter, which covers more than 330 acres downtown, to the busy retail corridor along Hanes Mall Boulevard. Commercial sites need silt fence, inlet protection and fast stabilization seeding, and we provide all three.

Steep yards

Where a yard is too steep for seed and light mulch to hold, we use a heavier mulch rate or bonded fiber matrix so the first storm does not undo the job.

Got a creek-side yard or a commercial site that needs cover in Winston-Salem? Get a free estimate or call (336) 962-2439.

Winston-Salem Water and Land

Four creeks. Winston-Salem drains mainly via Salem Creek, Peters Creek, Silas Creek and Muddy Creek in the Yadkin-Pee Dee basin.
Wachovia tract. In 1753 Moravians chose a site in the three forks of Muddy Creek on a tract of just under 99,000 acres.
Salem Lake. Salem Lake in southeastern Winston-Salem has a seven-mile dirt trail, open water and wildlife.
Lake Katherine. The 16-acre Lake Katherine behind Reynolda House was reverted into wetlands.

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Winston-Salem Questions

My back yard slopes down to a creek. Can I just seed it?

On a gentle slope, yes. On a steep bank, seed needs a pinned blanket or bonded fiber matrix over it, and the very edge does better left in taller growth than mowed.

Can I grade right up to a stream?

Grading close to a stream may fall under buffer rules, so we ask the owner or the city before disturbing ground near a creek. Hydroseeding is a common way to stabilize that ground afterward.

Do you work on commercial sites in Winston-Salem?

Yes. Our crew sets fabric fence and drain guards, sprays seed on graded areas, and stabilizes the banks of slopes and detention ponds.

What grows in a wet low spot?

Most lawn grasses struggle in standing water. Fixing drainage is the first choice; where that is not practical we can use a mix that tolerates wet soil better.

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