South Jersey sand, Philadelphia suburb

Hydroseeding in Cherry Hill, NJ

Across the Delaware, the ground changes: sandier soil, flatter land and faster-drying lawns.

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Lawns on Sandy Ground

Hydroseeding in Cherry Hill works a little differently from the Pennsylvania suburbs because the soil is different. Cherry Hill sits on the New Jersey Coastal Plain at about 39 feet in elevation. Soils like the Downer series, a well-drained loamy sand whose official type location is in Camden County, are common across this part of South Jersey. Sandy ground drains fast, which is good for avoiding puddles but means a new lawn dries out quickly.

Watering is everything

On sandy soil, a fresh hydroseed lawn needs frequent, light watering through its first few weeks. The hydromulch helps hold moisture around the seed. We also recommend adding organic matter or topsoil on very sandy lots so the lawn holds water longer once it is established.

Two waterways

Pennsauken Creek forms the eastern border, separating Cherry Hill from Maple Shade, Evesham and Mount Laurel. The Cooper River forms the southern boundary and runs through Maria Barnaby Greenwald Park. On properties near either one, we keep silt fence or filter socks in place during any earth work so sand does not wash into the water.

Postwar suburb, now redeveloping

Cherry Hill grew from 10,358 people in 1950 to 64,395 in 1970. Many yards are from that boom and are now 50 to 70 years old. New building tends to happen as custom homes on small parcels or as redevelopment of old commercial sites, such as housing on the former Garden State Racetrack grounds. Both leave bare soil that needs grading and seed.

Climate

Average precipitation is about 48.25 inches a year, and July highs average 88 F. The area can also get remnants of Atlantic tropical storms, which bring heavy rain all at once. That is one more reason to use tackifier on any seeded slope or basin bank.

What we do here

Lawn renovations on postwar lots
New lawns for custom home builds
Basin and swale seeding on redeveloped sites
Topsoil and organic matter for very sandy yards

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Cherry Hill Facts

Coastal plain sand. Downer soils, well-drained loamy sands of the Northern Atlantic Coastal Plain, have their type location in Camden County.
Pennsauken Creek. Pennsauken Creek forms the eastern border, separating Cherry Hill from Maple Shade, Evesham and Mount Laurel.
Cooper River. The Cooper River forms the southern boundary and runs through Maria Barnaby Greenwald Park.
Postwar boom. Population grew from 10,358 in 1950 to 64,395 in 1970.
Rainfall. Average annual precipitation is 48.25 inches, and tropical storm remnants can bring heavy rain.

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Cherry Hill Questions

Why does a lawn on Cherry Hill's sandy soil dry out so quickly?

Sandy coastal plain soil drains quickly. Adding topsoil or compost helps it hold water.

How often should I water new hydroseed on sand?

Give it light waterings two or three times daily for the first two weeks or so, then cut back to fewer, deeper soakings.

Do you work on redevelopment sites?

Yes. We provide silt fence, basin stabilization and final seeding on commercial and residential redevelopment.

Is the seed mix different in South Jersey?

We favor tall fescue blends that handle heat and dry spells well on sandy soil.

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