Woods and farms turning into homes

Hydroseeding in East Greenwich, RI

A fast-growing town on Greenwich Cove, where open land is shrinking each year.

No-charge site visit, then an itemized quote in writing
Seed mix picked for the sun, shade and slope on your lot
A printed aftercare sheet: when to water and when to mow for the first time

New Lawns as East Greenwich Grows

Hydroseeding in East Greenwich follows the town's growth. The population rose 8.9 percent from 2010 to 2020, and about 20 percent of the land is undeveloped woods and farmland, a share that development is steadily shrinking. Each new house lot carved from woods or field needs grading, topsoil and a lawn.

Building on former woodland

Cleared woodland soil is often thin, acidic and full of roots. We rake out roots and stump chips, spread topsoil and seed a mix that handles partial shade along the remaining tree line. Lime is often worth adding after a soil test.

Former fields

Lots cut from farmland usually have better soil but heavy compaction from construction traffic. Ripping or tilling the top few inches before seeding helps roots go deep.

Greenwich Cove

The town's shore on Greenwich Cove has docks, a small beach and Scalloptown Park, which was built on the old town landfill. Shoreline work needs sediment controls, and anything near the cove may need state approval before grading.

A wetter climate than Providence

Simulated 1991 to 2020 normals put East Greenwich at nearly 50 inches of precipitation a year, with March and December wettest and July driest. That July dip is why we avoid midsummer seeding and target late summer instead.

Campus work

The New England Institute of Technology campus opened in 2011 and added a 265,000 square foot facility and dormitories in 2014. Large projects like that need temporary seeding during construction and permanent turf at the end.

East Greenwich services

New lawns on cleared woodland and field lots
Temporary and final seeding for commercial projects
Sediment control near Greenwich Cove
Topsoil, lime and grading

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East Greenwich Facts

Open land. About 20% of the town is undeveloped woods and farmland, and development is steadily reducing that share.
Growth. Population rose 8.9% from 13,146 in 2010 to 14,312 in 2020.
Rainfall. Simulated normals show about 49.99 inches of precipitation a year, with July the driest month.
Scalloptown Park. Scalloptown Park at the south end of Greenwich Cove was built on top of the old town landfill.

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East Greenwich Questions

My lot was woods last year. Will grass grow on that soil?

Yes, after we clear roots, add topsoil and correct acidity based on a soil test.

Why not seed in July?

July is the driest month here, and heat stresses young grass. Late summer gives better results.

Do you seed commercial sites during construction?

Yes. Temporary seeding keeps bare areas stable until final grading.

What grass works along a tree line?

A fescue blend with good shade tolerance does better there than full-sun bluegrass.

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