Between the Neponset and the Blue Hills

Hydroseeding in Milton, MA

Hills, wind and heavy snow make Milton a slope-and-mulch town.

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Seeding Milton's Hills

Hydroseeding in Milton means working on hills. The town lies in the relatively hilly ground between the Neponset River and the Blue Hills, bounded by Brush Hill to the west, Milton Hill to the east and the Blue Hills to the south. Many lawns sit on a grade, and many driveways cut through one.

Wind is a factor

The Blue Hill Observatory has recorded an average wind speed of 15.4 mph, and Milton is often called the windiest place in the country. Wind strips loose straw and dries seed. Hydroseeding helps here because the tackifier in the slurry glues the mulch to the soil. On exposed hilltop lots we raise the mulch rate.

Rain and snow at the observatory

Blue Hills normals show about 53.9 inches of precipitation and nearly 70 inches of snow a year. Heavy snowmelt on a slope moves soil, so we like new lawns to have a full fall to root before winter. On steep sections we add an erosion control blanket.

Kettle ponds

Glacial history left many kettle ponds across Milton. Low spots near them stay damp, and yards that slope toward them need sediment control during work.

Estates and subdivisions

Boston families built estates on Milton Hill, Brush Hill and upper Canton Avenue, and by the 1950s many had been divided into subdivisions. Nearly all Milton housing predates 2000, and 78 percent of homes are single-family. That adds up to a lot of mature lawns ready for renovation, and older properties where a rebuild leaves a large yard to reseed.

The Neponset edge

The Neponset River forms Milton's northern boundary, and the Neponset River Greenway links the town to Boston Harbor. Lots along the river and its low ground get silt sock or silt fence on the downhill side until the grass is in.

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Milton Terrain and Weather

Hilly ground. Milton lies in the hilly area between the Neponset River and the Blue Hills, bounded by Brush Hill and Milton Hill.
Windy town. The Blue Hill Observatory recorded an average wind speed of 15.4 mph.
Snow and rain. Blue Hills normals show about 53.86 inches of precipitation and 69.7 inches of snow per year.
Kettle ponds. Glacial history created many kettle ponds across the town.

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Milton Questions

Will the wind blow away new seed on my hilltop lot?

Hydroseed resists wind better than dry seed and straw because the tackifier binds it. We use a heavier rate on exposed lots.

My lawn slopes hard toward the street. What keeps it from washing?

A heavy hydromulch coat on moderate slopes, with a staked blanket or bonded fiber matrix saved for the steepest section.

We have an old estate lawn. Renovate or replace?

If the soil is good and the problem is weeds and thin grass, renovation with hydroseed is usually enough.

Is spring or fall better in Milton?

Fall. It gives grass time to root before the heavy snow and spring melt.

Free Estimates in Milton, MA

Free estimates for Milton homes, from Brush Hill to Milton Hill.

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