Dickson County

Hydroseeding in Dickson, TN

A city split between the Duck and Harpeth watersheds.

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Seed mix chosen for the season: fescue in fall, warm-season grass in late spring
Erosion control and silt fence from the same crew that seeds

One City, Two Watersheds

Hydroseeding in Dickson comes with an unusual detail: the city center sits right on the Tennessee Valley Divide. Rain on the southwest side of town runs to the East Piney River, then the Piney, the Duck and the Tennessee. Rain on the northeast side runs through Turnbull Creek or Jones Creek to the Harpeth and then the Cumberland. Two lots a mile apart can send their runoff to entirely different river systems.

Why that matters for a seeding job

A divide means the highest ground in town is in the middle, with land falling away in both directions. Lots near the divide may be on top of a ridge, while those farther out sit lower on the slopes. We look at which way a yard drains before deciding where silt fence goes and whether swales need blankets.

Two sensitive rivers downstream

The Harpeth is one of the few undammed rivers in Tennessee, and the Duck is considered the most biologically diverse river in North America. Sediment from Dickson construction sites ends up in one or the other. Keeping soil covered and fenced is the simplest way to keep it out.

Railroad town to commuter town

Dickson began as a stop on the rail line between Nashville and the Tennessee River, known during the Civil War as the Mile 42 post. Today I-40 passes through the city limits about 5 miles south of downtown, about 37 miles from Nashville, and new building has followed the highway.

Parks and green space

The city parks department maintains sports areas, playgrounds and lake areas. Large turf and bank areas like these are well suited to hydroseeding and overseeding.

What we do in Dickson

New hydroseed lawns
Silt fence installation on construction sites
Erosion control blankets in swales and ditches
Grading and topsoil

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Dickson Drainage Facts

Valley divide. Dickson's city center sits on the Tennessee Valley Divide between the Tennessee and Cumberland river basins.
Southwest drainage. The southwest side drains via the East Piney River to the Piney, the Duck and the Tennessee River.
Northeast drainage. The northeast side drains via Turnbull Creek or Jones Creek to the Harpeth River and the Cumberland.
Railroad start. Dickson began as a rail stop between Nashville and the Tennessee River, called the Mile 42 post during the Civil War.

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Dickson Questions

How do I know which way my lot drains?

We look at the grade on the site visit and show you where water leaves your property. That tells us where silt fence and swale protection belong.

Our lot sits on a ridge. Is seed likely to wash?

Ridge lots often have slopes on more than one side. We cover them with heavier mulch and use blankets on the steepest parts.

Can you seed a large rural yard outside Dickson?

Yes. Big, open rural ground is where hydroseeding works most efficiently.

Do you do lawn repair after septic or utility work?

Yes. We fill settled trenches, smooth the grade and seed so the strip blends in.

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