Hydroseeding in Schodack, NY

Hydroseeding in Schodack means working with a soil that is literally named for this area. The USDA's Hudson soil series has its type location in the town of Schodack, Rensselaer County. It formed in clayey and silty lake sediments, has a silty clay subsoil and is moderately well drained. It occurs on lake plains, moraines and valley side slopes, with slopes from flat up to 60 percent.

What Hudson clay means for grass

The surface of a Hudson soil is typically silt loam, with clay underneath. Runoff potential is medium to very high. In practice, that means rain runs off a bare yard fast and can carry soil with it, and water ponds where the grade is flat. Hydroseeding helps because mulch fiber slows runoff and protects the surface while seed sprouts. We also grade carefully so water moves off the lawn instead of sitting.

Valley slopes need extra help

On the sloping parts of Schodack, Hudson clay can erode quickly once it's bare. Steeper ground gets coir or straw blankets, or a bonded fiber matrix, and swales get lined so they don't cut.

River, islands and lakes

The Hudson forms the western town line, with Castleton-on-Hudson, Schodack Landing and Schodack Island State Park along the river. Nassau Lake sits on the eastern line. Lots near any of these should have silt fence during construction.

A large, mostly rural town

Schodack is the third-largest town in Rensselaer County by area, about 63 square miles. Rural home sites with big yards are common, and hydroseeding is cost-effective for covering large areas.

What Schodack jobs look like

• New lawns on clay
• Swale and bank stabilization
• Large rural lawns

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