Home of Lock No. 1
Hydroseeding in Lockport, IL
A canal headquarters town on the east bank of the Des Plaines that grew fast after 2000.
- No-charge yard walk-throughs with a quote in writing
- Seed mix matched to the sun, shade and soil on your lot
- Watering and first-mow instructions in writing with every job
Old Canal Town, Newer Neighborhoods
Hydroseeding in Lockport ranges from historic blocks near the canal to subdivisions built in the 2000s. The city sits on the east bank of the Des Plaines River just north of Joliet, and it served as headquarters of the Illinois and Michigan Canal while the canal operated. Remains of Lock No. 1, which gave the town its name, are still there, and the canal right-of-way is now the I&M National Heritage Corridor.
Ground near the river and canal
Older yards near the river and canal corridor can have shallow soil and old fill. On those lots, we look closely at what is under the surface before seeding. If the top layer is gravelly or mixed, we add topsoil so the grass does not burn out in the first dry stretch.
A 2000s growth spurt
Lockport's population went from 15,191 in 2000 to 24,839 in 2010, a 63.5 percent increase. Many of those homes are now old enough that the original turf is worn, and backyards have been dug up for patios, fences and pools. Lawn repair and overseeding make up a large share of the work here.
Slopes toward the water
Where yards fall toward the river valley or a drainage channel, bare soil moves quickly in a summer storm. A tackified hydromulch handles moderate grades; we switch to erosion control blankets on steep banks and in swale bottoms where runoff concentrates.
Park land next door
The Lockport Township Park District, created in 1945, manages 38 parks, including Dellwood Park. Lots that border park property get a clean grade at the property line so runoff does not cut across turf that is not yours.
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Lockport Facts
- Canal headquarters. Lockport served as headquarters of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, and remains of Lock No. 1 are in the city.
- River bank. The city lies on the east bank of the Des Plaines River just north of Joliet.
- 2000s growth. Population rose 63.5 percent between 2000 and 2010, from 15,191 to 24,839.
- Park district. The Lockport Township Park District, created in 1945, manages 38 parks.
Lockport Questions
My Lockport lawn is thin since the patio went in. Can you fix just that area?
Yes. We regrade the disturbed strip, add soil if needed and hydroseed it to blend with the existing lawn.
My lot is near the canal corridor and the soil is gravelly. What do you recommend?
Adding a few inches of topsoil before seeding so the grass can hold moisture.
When do you use blankets instead of hydromulch?
On steep banks and in the bottom of swales where water runs fastest.
Do you seed new construction lots in Lockport?
Yes, with silt fence during construction if the site needs it.
Free Estimates in Lockport, IL
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