Davidson County

Hydroseeding in Nashville, TN

Seed, mulch and erosion control for a city that runs from 385 feet at the river to over 1,100 feet in the hills.

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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

Seeding a City With Nearly 800 Feet of Relief

Hydroseeding in Nashville has to account for a lot of elevation change. The city sits in the northwestern part of the Nashville Basin, and its ground runs from about 385 feet above sea level at the Cumberland River to 1,163 feet inside Radnor Lake State Natural Area. A flat lot in a river-bottom neighborhood and a sloped lot in the western hills need different plans, even when they are a few miles apart.

Bottomland and hillside

On level ground near the river the main concerns are compaction and drainage after the builder leaves. On the hills along the western edge of the county, where four of the city's major parks sit in rolling forested ground, the question becomes how fast rain will move across bare soil. There we lean on heavier hydromulch rates, bonded fiber matrix or straw erosion control blankets on the steepest faces, and silt fence where the hill meets flat ground.

What the soil does

Much of the Central Basin is mapped in soils like the Maury series: a silt loam surface over reddish silty clay and clay subsoil, formed from weathered phosphatic limestone. When a grading crew strips the topsoil, that clay is what is left. Seed struggles in it, so we look at whether topsoil should come back before any slurry goes down.

Planning around the rain

Nashville's wetter months fall in late winter through early summer, and August through October is usually the driest stretch. Spring and fall storms can bring flash flooding, as the city saw in May 2010. For cool-season lawn seeding, fall usually works best, with temporary cover or blankets on exposed slopes if a job has to sit open through a spring storm season.

What we handle across Davidson County

Hydroseed lawns for new builds and infill homes
Slope stabilization on hillside lots
Silt fence, inlet protection and sediment control on construction sites
Yard grading, topsoil and lawn repair on older properties

Send us the address and a few photos and we will walk the site with you. Get a free estimate or call (615) 437-2205.

Nashville Ground Conditions Worth Knowing

Elevation range. Nashville runs from about 385 feet at the Cumberland River to 1,163 feet in Radnor Lake State Natural Area.
Basin location. The city lies in the northwestern part of the Central (Nashville) Basin, which is underlain mainly by Ordovician limestone.
Clay subsoil. The Maury soil series used in Tennessee's Central Basin has a silt loam surface over silty clay and clay subsoil formed from phosphatic limestone.
Rainfall pattern. Rain is heaviest from late winter through early summer, and August to October is the driest period on average.

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Nashville Questions

My lot is on a steep hill in west Nashville. Will hydroseed wash off?

On steep ground we raise the mulch rate, add a tackifier or bonded fiber matrix, and use straw blankets on the worst faces. We also set silt fence at the bottom so any early runoff stays on your property.

The builder left hard red clay. Do I need topsoil?

Often yes. Basin clay subsoil packs hard and drains slowly. We check depth and condition at the site visit and tell you whether a layer of topsoil and some tilling are worth it before seeding.

Should I hydroseed fescue in Nashville in spring or fall?

Early fall is the most reliable window for cool-season grass here. Spring seeding can work, but young grass then has to survive summer heat.

Do you install silt fence on infill lots inside the city?

Yes. Silt fence and inlet protection are both part of what we do, and once the build is finished we can seed the disturbed ground.

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