Hydroseeding in Chagrin Falls, OH

Hydroseeding in Chagrin Falls is small-scale and careful work. The village covers only about 2.1 square miles, was laid out in 1837 and grew up around the waterfalls on the Chagrin River. Settlers came for the High Falls' water power, and mills and factories lined the banks. Today many lots are compact, close together and close to water.

A state scenic river

The Chagrin River was designated a state scenic river in 1979. Yards that drain toward it should not be sending soil downstream. On any village job where bare ground slopes to the river or a storm drain, we place silt fence, wattles or inlet protection before we start and leave them until the grass is mowable.

Rock layers along the river

Along the Chagrin, Bedford shale sits above the Cleveland shale, and Berea sandstone is found from roughly 950 to 1,070 feet. The village sits around 1,004 feet, inside that sandstone band. Where shallow rock or steep banks leave little soil, we bring in topsoil and use a bonded fiber matrix so seed holds on the face.

Older homes, tight access

In a village laid out nearly two centuries ago, yards are often reached only through a gate or down a narrow drive. A hydroseeding hose can run a long way from the truck, so we can seed back yards and terraces without heavy equipment on the lawn.

Shade and old trees

Mature trees shade a lot of village yards, and thin grass under them is the most common complaint we hear. We match the seed blend to the light each part of the yard gets, and on very shaded slopes we may suggest a groundcover strip instead of lawn so the bank stays covered.

Typical requests

• Lawn repair after garden, patio or drainage work
• Seeding steep banks and terraces
• Overseeding older, shaded lawns
• Erosion control on river-facing slopes

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