Hydroseeding in Oakland, TN

Hydroseeding in Oakland is often a matter of scale. The Fayette County town grew 417.8 percent between 2000 and 2020, to 8,936 people, after US 64 was widened to four lanes in the early 1990s. Its area went from 3.6 square miles in 2000 to 10.3 square miles by 2010, stretching west along US 64 almost to the Shelby County line. Many of the newer lots are larger than inner-suburb lots, which makes hydroseeding a cost-effective way to cover acres of graded soil.

Why hydroseed on big lots

Sodding a half-acre or full-acre yard is expensive. A hydroseed lawn covers the same area for much less, and the mulch protects the soil while the seed germinates. We can also seed long driveway shoulders, drainage ditches and pasture edges in the same visit.

High building activity

In June 2007 Oakland had more building permits issued than any other Memphis-area suburb, including much larger places such as Southaven, Olive Branch and Collierville. Construction at that pace leaves bare land everywhere, so silt fence and sediment control during construction, followed by prompt seeding, keep soil from washing onto roads and into ditches.

Rural roots

In the early 20th century Oakland was home to Tennessee's largest egg factory and a large Christmas tree farm. Many new lots were farmed or wooded until recently, and tree stumps, old fence lines and uneven ground are common. Our grading crew handles that dirt work, plus excavation and trenching for drainage, before seeding.

Grass choices for open ground

Full-sun lots here suit bermudagrass. Where homeowners want lower maintenance on back acreage, we can discuss native grass seeding or a low-input mix instead of a manicured lawn all the way to the property line.

Have an acre of dirt and a new house? Get a free estimate or call (901) 295-6462.