Below Daisy Mountain

Hydroseeding in Anthem, AZ

Higher, wetter and prone to cloudbursts, with a third of the community in open space.

We look at your lot at no charge and quote it in writing
Seed picked for the season: bermuda in summer, ryegrass in fall, natives for desert ground
A written watering plan with every new seeding

Planning for the big storm

Hydroseeding in Anthem has to account for how hard it can rain. On July 31, 2012, a storm dropped 5.01 inches of rain in 90 minutes, flooding homes and requiring nine rescues; an investigation called it a one-in-1,000-year event. Most storms are far smaller, but on graded slopes and in drainage paths, it is worth building in more protection than the valley floor needs.

Higher and wetter than Phoenix

Anthem sits at the base of Daisy Mountain and Gavilan Peak, with elevations from about 1,760 to 2,428 feet. Its estimated average rainfall is about 12.34 inches a year, and it runs slightly cooler than Phoenix. That extra moisture helps grass and native seed, but it also means more runoff from the slopes above.

Open space and hillsides

About 36 percent of the community is open space, including 291 acres of open hillside. Homes backing onto those areas see water and sediment come down after storms. Grading a swale at the back of the lot and stabilizing it with an erosion control blanket or BFM helps keep a lawn from washing out.

A Del Webb planned community

Anthem was developed by Del Webb as a master-planned community starting in 1998, about 30 miles north of downtown Phoenix. Many yards were installed in the late 1990s and 2000s and are now due for lawn renovation or overseeding. HOA rules often set what can be planted, so we check those before choosing a seed mix.

Parks as a model

Anthem's 63-acre community park has grassy areas, sports fields and lakes. Well-kept park turf in the same climate shows what good soil prep and steady irrigation achieve.

Anthem work

Lawn renovation for 1998-era and 2000s yards
Swales and erosion control at hillside lot lines
Native seeding on disturbed slopes
Grading and trenching for drainage

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Anthem facts

2012 storm. On July 31, 2012, 5.01 inches of rain fell in 90 minutes, causing flooding and nine rescues.
Elevation. Anthem ranges from about 1,760 to 2,428 feet at the base of Daisy Mountain and Gavilan Peak.
Open space. About 36 percent of Anthem is open space, including 291 acres of open hillside.
Rainfall. Anthem's estimated average rainfall is about 12.34 inches a year.

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Anthem Questions

How do I protect a new lawn from a big Anthem storm?

Grade so water goes around the lawn, and protect any slope or swale with a blanket or BFM. Flat, mulched lawn areas usually hold.

Does my HOA have to approve the seed mix?

Often, yes. Check your HOA guidelines before work starts. We can supply seed details for approval.

My yard backs onto open hillside. What should I do?

A swale at the back lot line, stabilized with erosion control, keeps hillside runoff from cutting through the yard.

Is Anthem cooler for growing grass?

Slightly. The higher elevation and extra rain make it a bit easier than the valley floor.

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