Hickory Creek country
Hydroseeding in New Lenox, IL
A rail town turned suburb, threaded with creek preserves and long trails.
- 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
Keeping Soil Out of Hickory Creek
Hydroseeding in New Lenox often happens a short walk from a creek or preserve. The village was born near Hickory Creek, where fur traders set up an outpost in 1829 near today's Gougar Road, and the Hickory Creek State Nature Preserve and Hadley Valley Preserve now run through the area. When a nearby lot is graded, the soil it loses ends up in those waterways unless it is held in place.
Sediment control first
On new construction lots that drain toward a creek or preserve, silt fence goes in before grading and stays until the grass is established. Inlet protection on the street keeps mud out of the storm sewer, which in New Lenox usually leads to a creek. Once grading is done, prompt hydroseeding covers the bare ground fast.
Trails along the yard line
The 22-mile Old Plank Road Trail runs through the village, and Hadley Valley has a 4.85-mile crushed-surface trail. Homes that back onto a trail corridor need a clean finish grade at the rear line so runoff and mulch do not wash across the path.
Growth that started in the 1970s
New Lenox grew 102.9 percent between 1970 and 1980, the biggest jump in its history, and reached 27,214 people in 2020. The park district now maintains 40 parks and athletic fields on nearly 600 acres. A mix of older lawns and newer builds means we see both repair work and first-time seeding.
What we do here
- Silt fence and inlet protection on builder lots
- New lawn hydroseeding after final grade
- Overseeding thin, older lawns
- Stabilizing creek-side swales with blankets
Get a free estimate or call (312) 598-0845.
New Lenox Facts
- Hickory Creek origins. In 1829, fur traders set up an outpost on the north side of Hickory Creek near today's Gougar Road.
- Creek preserves. Hickory Creek State Nature Preserve has a 2.8-mile trail; Hadley Valley Preserve has a 4.85-mile crushed-surface trail.
- Old Plank Road Trail. The 22-mile paved Old Plank Road Trail runs through the village.
- 1970s boom. Population grew 102.9 percent from 1970 to 1980, the largest decade gain shown for the village.
New Lenox Questions
My lot drains toward Hickory Creek. Do I need silt fence?
During construction, yes, it is the simplest way to keep soil out of the creek until grass is established.
My yard backs onto the Old Plank Road Trail. Any special care?
We finish the grade so runoff and mulch stay on your side of the line.
Can you protect the storm drain in front of my lot?
Yes. Inlet protection catches sediment before it enters the storm sewer.
Do you also overseed older New Lenox lawns?
Yes, renovation and overseeding are a big part of the work here.
Free Estimates in New Lenox, IL
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