Oldest incorporated village

Hydroseeding in Waterford, NY

A small town at the meeting of two rivers and two canals.

No-charge yard walk-through, then an estimate in writing
Seed mixes picked for sand, silt or clay soil
Watering plan handed over with every new lawn

Lawns at the Confluence

Hydroseeding in Waterford happens on a small piece of land surrounded by water. The Hudson River forms the town's eastern line and the Mohawk its southern line, and the village sits right where the two rivers meet. Water covers about 11.6 percent of the town's 7.4 square miles.

Close to the water

With rivers on two sides and canals running through, a lot of Waterford yards drain toward water within a short distance. When a yard is torn up for a sewer line, a foundation repair or a new addition, we put sediment control on the low side and cover the soil as soon as work is done.

Steep canal country

The easternmost locks of the Erie Canal pass through the town to reach the Hudson, and the Waterford Flight of locks is described as one of the steepest in the world. That gives a sense of the elevation change between the river and the higher ground. Yards built on that grade often have banks that need blankets or bonded fiber matrix instead of plain seed.

Historic lots

The village was incorporated in 1794 and is called the oldest incorporated village in the United States. Neighborhoods in the Waterford Village and Northside historic districts have older homes on small lots. Those yards often need repair rather than a full new lawn: overseeding thin areas, patching after utility work and dealing with shade.

Island park

Peebles Island State Park takes up the south part of the town. Lots near the island and riverbanks see high water in spring, so we favor fall seedings that root before the thaw.

Common Waterford work

Lawn repair in the historic village
Bank seeding near the canal
Sediment control on riverside projects

Get a free estimate or call (518) 690-6268.

Waterford Water Facts

Two rivers. The Hudson forms Waterford's eastern town line and the Mohawk its southern line; the village sits at the confluence.
Water share. Of the town's 7.4 square miles, about 11.59% is water.
Canal flight. The easternmost Erie Canal locks pass through town; the Waterford Flight is described as one of the steepest in the world.
Oldest village. The village was incorporated in 1794, making it the oldest incorporated village in the United States.

Silt Fence & Inlet Protection in Albany, NY

Our Services in Waterford, NY

Waterford Questions

My Waterford lot drains toward the river. What should I do during a project?

Put silt fence or sediment logs on the low side first, then seed and mulch bare ground right away.

Can you patch a small historic-district yard?

Yes. Small repairs and overseeding are common jobs, and the hose can reach tight spaces.

How do you handle a steep bank toward the canal?

Steep banks get a blanket or bonded fiber matrix so the seed doesn't slide off.

Is spring or fall better near Peebles Island?

Fall is usually better near the rivers, so roots are set before spring high water.

Free Estimates in Waterford, NY

Free estimates in Waterford.

Call (518) 690-6268 Free Estimate