A brickmaking town

Hydroseeding in Chaska, MN

Clay good enough to build a brick industry, and 300 to 400 new homes a year.

We walk the site with you before we price anything
Itemized quotes: seed, mulch, prep and erosion control on separate lines
Seed mixes chosen for your sun, shade and foot traffic

Growing Grass on Brick Clay

Hydroseeding in Chaska means planning around clay. An abundance of high-quality clay started brick making here in 1857, and by the 1880s Chaska was a thriving brick manufacturing center. Clay that makes good brick makes a hard seedbed: it holds water, packs down under equipment and cracks in a dry August.

Preparing clay for seed

On clay lots we loosen the top layer, work in topsoil or compost to improve structure and fine grade so water does not stand. A firm, crumbly surface lets the hydroseed slurry make good contact. We do not seed onto smeared, wet clay; it seals over and the seedlings struggle.

Steady new construction

Residential construction in Chaska adds 300 to 400 new homes a year, and the 2005 annexation of the rest of Chaska Township brought plans for a 600-acre development. That keeps lawn installation, silt fence installation and inlet protection busy on new streets. We work with builders on single lots and on common areas and ponds.

Jonathan's open spaces

In 1966 the Jonathan New Town development brought new land, new jobs and new people to Chaska. Many lawns from that era are now decades old and benefit from aeration and overseeding.

Down by the river

The downtown portion of Chaska lies on the Minnesota River. Low, wet ground there holds water late into spring, and clay makes it worse. We time seeding for when the ground can be worked and grade so water leaves the yard.

Chaska services

Topsoil and soil prep on clay lots
New lawn hydroseeding on new builds
Silt fence and inlet protection for builders
Overseeding older neighborhoods

Get a free estimate or call (612) 285-3572.

Chaska Facts

Clay deposits. An abundance of high-quality clay led to brick making in 1857, and by the 1880s Chaska was a brick manufacturing center.
Home building. Residential construction in Chaska adds 300 to 400 new homes per year.
Jonathan New Town. The Jonathan New Town design concept was introduced in Chaska in 1966.
River downtown. The downtown portion of Chaska lies on the Minnesota River.

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Chaska Questions

Will hydroseed work on Chaska's heavy clay?

Yes, if the surface is loosened and improved with topsoil or compost first, and seeded when it is not wet.

Why does my clay lawn crack and brown out in August?

Clay dries hard and roots stay shallow on compacted soil. Aeration and topdressing help long term.

Do you install silt fence for new home builders in Chaska?

Yes, along with inlet protection and seeding of graded areas.

When is too wet to seed on clay?

If soil smears or sticks to boots, it is too wet. We wait until it crumbles in your hand.

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