Hydroseeding in Bonney Lake, WA

Hydroseeding in Bonney Lake often comes with a new house. The city added more than 1,200 housing units between 2010 and 2020, going from 6,394 to 7,605, and its population has grown from 275 in 1950 to 22,487 in 2020. State Route 410 runs through the middle of town, linking it to the Seattle area and toward Mount Rainier. At about 591 feet, it sits higher than the valley towns below it.

New lots, bare yards

Builders often leave a new home with compacted subsoil and little topsoil. We spread and grade topsoil where needed, then hydroseed so the new lawn roots into decent ground. For homeowners who want to finish the yard themselves later, a temporary seeding keeps mud down in the meantime.

After the 2020 fire

The September 2020 Labor Day fires forced the evacuation of an estimated 2,500 residences and burned across about 500 acres. Ground that loses its cover to fire, or to clearing, is prone to erosion in the next rainy season. Hydromulch with seed, and blankets on steeper spots, are standard ways to get cover back quickly.

Sediment control on builder sites

For builders working subdivisions along the SR 410 corridor, silt fence and inlet protection go in first, and our hydroseeding crew returns once grading wraps up.

Picking the right mix

Sunny, open lots do well with a standard lawn blend. Edges near trees, rough ground and banks are better with a tougher, low-maintenance mix. We match the seed to what you want to mow and what you want left alone. If you are unsure, we walk the lot with you and mark which areas should be lawn and which should simply be stabilized.

Bonney Lake jobs

• Lawns for newly built homes
• Revegetating cleared or burned ground
• Silt fence for subdivisions
• Topsoil spreading and finish grading

Reach us at (206) 208-7934, or get a free estimate.