Hillsides above two rivers
Hydroseeding in Auburn, WA
Auburn spreads from the Green and White river valley up to master-planned hillsides.
- We walk your property first, then put the quote in writing at no charge
- Seeding dates planned around Seattle's dry summer and wet winter
- One crew for grading, seeding and sediment control
Auburn Lawns and Hillsides
Hydroseeding in Auburn spans a valley shaped by the White and Green rivers and the hillsides that rise around it. Lakeland Hills is a master-planned community on a large hillside at the south end of the city, Lea Hill is a mostly residential area east of the valley, and West Hill borders Federal Way. Valley lots and hillside lots each need their own approach.
Hillside neighborhoods
Lakeland Hills was announced in 1979 on 1,500 acres and had 3,600 homes by 2007. Hillside subdivisions like that have cut and fill slopes, steep backyards and detention areas. We seed lawns where it is flat enough to mow and use hydromulch, bonded fiber matrix or blankets on banks.
The valley floor
Flooding was a recurring problem here until the Mud Mountain Dam on the White River and the Howard A. Hanson Dam on the Green River ended it and allowed growth. In 1906, the White River was diverted into the Stuck River's channel near Game Farm Park. Valley soils tend to be flatter and more workable; we focus on grading for drainage and good topsoil.
Commercial ground
The Boeing plant, opened in 1966, covers about 2,100,000 square feet, and the city also holds a BNSF rail yard and Emerald Downs. Industrial sites like these often need hydroseeding along berms, ditches and unused acreage.
Recent annexations
Auburn annexed West Hill and Lea Hill in 2008, adding about 15,000 residents, and took in The Bridges neighborhood from Kent in 2024. New and older lots in those areas are regular candidates for lawn repair and overseeding.
What Auburn property owners ask for
- Slope seeding in hillside plats
- New lawns on valley lots
- Ditch and berm hydroseeding on industrial sites
- Overseeding older Lea Hill lawns
Get a free estimate or call (206) 208-7934.
Auburn Valley Facts
- Two rivers. The White and Green rivers shaped Auburn's history; Mud Mountain Dam and Howard A. Hanson Dam ended recurring floods.
- River diversion. In 1906 the White River was diverted into the Stuck River's channel near Game Farm Park.
- Lakeland Hills. Lakeland Hills, announced in 1979 on 1,500 acres, is a master-planned community on a large hillside; it had 3,600 homes by 2007.
- 2008 annexation. Auburn annexed West Hill and Lea Hill in 2008, adding 15,000 residents and 26 percent more land area.
Auburn Questions
My Lakeland Hills backyard is a steep bank. What holds it best?
Sprayed bonded fiber matrix or rolled blankets, seeded with a low-mow mix. Turf is best kept to the flatter part of the yard.
Are valley lots in Auburn easier to seed?
Usually, if they drain. We grade for positive drainage and add topsoil where the surface is compacted fill.
Do you seed ditches and berms on industrial property?
Yes. Hydroseeding is well suited to long ditches, berms and open ground.
Can you overseed an older lawn on Lea Hill?
Yes. Aeration and overseeding, with a topsoil top-dress where it is thin, revive most older lawns.
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