Michigan's largest civil township

Hydroseeding in Macomb Township, MI

First lawns for new homes on flat, fertile ground along the Middle Branch of the Clinton River.

No-charge site visit and an itemized quote
Seed mixes picked for sun, shade and heavy clay
Silt fence and stabilization set up to match your SESC permit

First Lawns in a Fast-Built Township

Hydroseeding in Macomb Township is mostly new-lawn work. Housing units here went from 17,922 in 2000 to 27,585 in 2010, and the population reached 91,663 by 2020, making it the most populous civil township in Michigan. That many new homes means a steady stream of bare lots, final grades and builders who need grass up fast so the house can close.

Flat, fertile, and slow to drain

Early settlers, many of German descent, came looking for flat and fertile farmland near the Clinton River, and the township still sits around 604 feet with very little relief. Good soil is a head start, but flat ground needs careful fine grading so water leaves the foundation and the yard. We set a consistent fall before seeding and check swales between houses so they actually carry water to the street or the rear drain.

Builder grade versus finish grade

On a new home, the lot is often rough graded by the builder and topped with whatever soil was stockpiled. We rake out construction debris, add topsoil where it was stripped thin, and roll or track the surface before spraying. Hydroseed then covers the whole lot evenly, including the strip along the sidewalk and the side yards that sod crews often patch last.

The Middle Branch

The Middle Branch of the Clinton River runs near Macomb Corners and Waldenburg, with Romeo Plank Road following its west side. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, logs were floated down this branch from Wolcott Mill to sawmills. Lots that back toward the river corridor need silt fence at the low edge while the lawn fills in.

Silt fence and Macomb County

Macomb County's soil erosion office reviews single-family projects using a plot plan and wants erosion control locations shown on it. We install and maintain the silt fence and stone entrance in those spots and remove the fence once the grass is established.

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Macomb Township Background

Housing growth. Housing units rose from 17,922 in 2000 to 27,585 in 2010.
Largest township. With 91,663 residents in 2020, it was the most populous civil township in Michigan.
Farmland. Early settlers sought flat and fertile farmland near the Clinton River.
Middle Branch. The Middle Branch of the Clinton River runs near Macomb Corners and Waldenburg, once used to float logs to sawmills.

Our Services in Macomb Township, MI

Macomb Township Questions

Can you seed my new home before the builder's closing date?

Usually, if final grade is done. Tell us the date and we will schedule around it and the weather.

The builder left rocks and debris in my yard. Do you clean that up?

Yes. We rake out debris and add topsoil where needed before seeding.

How should the swale between houses be graded?

With a steady fall toward the street or rear drain, so it carries water instead of holding it. We check it before seeding.

When can the silt fence come out?

Once the grass is established across the lot. We can remove it for you.

Free Estimates in Macomb Township, MI

Free new-lawn estimates in Macomb Township.

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