Former hay capital of the world

Hydroseeding in Gilbert, AZ

A town that grew grass for a living long before it grew subdivisions.

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

Lawns where the hay once grew

Hydroseeding in Gilbert follows a long tradition of growing forage on this ground. Gilbert was called the Hay Shipping Capital of the World from 1911 into the late 1920s, built on the rail line, Roosevelt Dam and the Eastern and Consolidated Canals. The fields are gone, but the soil that grew all that hay is still under many backyards.

Growth that left a lot of young yards

Gilbert grew 90 percent from 2000 to 2010, the fastest rate of any U.S. place with more than 100,000 people, and it was the fastest-growing municipality in the country from 1990 to 2003. Many yards installed during that rush are now 15 to 25 years old. Thin lawns, compacted areas and worn-out bermuda are common, which makes lawn renovation and overseeding a big share of the work here alongside new installs.

Two rain peaks a year

Gilbert gets about 9.21 inches of rain a year, a bit more than Phoenix, and its wettest months are March, at about 1.2 inches, and August, at about 1.1 inches. That gives two natural windows. March rain helps spring seeding take hold before the heat, and August storms help late-summer seeding if the yard is protected from runoff with mulch or a blanket on any slope.

Riparian ground and open space

Gilbert Parks and Recreation reports more than 600 acres of open space, a riparian area and over 40 sports fields. Retention basins in HOA common areas work the same way on a small scale: they catch storm water, and their side slopes erode if they are left bare. Hydroseeding basin slopes with a tackified mulch is a simple way to keep them stable.

Frost is rare but possible

The record low in Gilbert is 15 degrees and January's mean daily minimum is 41. Bermuda will go dormant in winter, so fall overseeding with ryegrass is how most Gilbert owners keep a green yard through the cool months.

Popular Gilbert services

Lawn renovation and overseeding for 2000s-era yards
Hydroseeding HOA retention basin slopes
Topsoil and fine grading for new backyards
Silt fence and sediment control for small builders

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Gilbert facts that affect a lawn

Hay capital. Gilbert was known as the Hay Capital of the World from 1911 until the late 1920s.
Canals. Farming was supported by the rail line, Roosevelt Dam and the Eastern and Consolidated Canals.
Rain peaks. Gilbert averages 9.21 inches of rain; its wettest months are March and August, about 1.2 and 1.1 inches.
Growth. Gilbert grew 90 percent from 2000 to 2010, the fastest of any U.S. place over 100,000 people.
Open space. Gilbert Parks and Recreation reports more than 600 acres of open space and over 40 sports fields.

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Gilbert Questions

My lawn was put in around 2005 and looks tired. Do I need a full redo?

Often not. Aerating, topdressing and overseeding can bring an older bermuda lawn back. If more than half is gone, a full renovation may be cheaper in the long run.

Can you hydroseed the slopes of our HOA retention basin?

Yes. Basin slopes are a good fit for hydroseed with tackifier, which holds the seed and soil when water fills the basin.

Should I seed in March or August?

Both can work in Gilbert. March gives a calmer start; August uses monsoon rain but needs more erosion protection.

Do you bring topsoil for new backyards?

Yes, when the existing soil is scraped or compacted. We will tell you if your ground can be seeded without it.

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