Postwar suburb on old farmland

Hydroseeding in Upper Dublin, PA

Mostly farms until the 1950s, then one of the region's first suburban business parks.

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Quotes list prep, seed mix, mulch and erosion controls separately
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Lawns in the Upper Wissahickon

Hydroseeding in Upper Dublin Township covers neighborhoods that grew out of farmland after World War II. The township was mostly farmland and open space until the 1950s. In about 20 years it went from just over 6,000 residents to just under 20,000. Many of the lawns planted in that boom are now 60 to 70 years old.

Draining to the Wissahickon

Almost all of Upper Dublin drains through Wissahickon Creek to the Schuylkill River, with small areas near the northeast edge draining to Neshaminy and Pennypack creeks. Soil that leaves a site here ends up in the Wissahickon, which runs on through Philadelphia's park system. We set silt fence and protect storm inlets on every job with bare ground.

Limestone history

Early land use included farming and some limestone mining, and Limekiln Pike is still a main road. Soils influenced by limestone can be less acidic than those on schist, which affects how much lime a new lawn needs. We recommend a soil test on any renovation so seed and fertilizer match the ground.

Office park grounds

The Fort Washington Office Park opened in 1955 on 566 acres and was described as the first modern suburban business park on the East Coast. It now has more than 80 commercial buildings. Big lawns, basins and slopes on properties like these are a good fit for hydroseeding and erosion control, especially as the area moves toward mixed-use redevelopment.

Parks and open space

The township has more than 40 sites and 600 acres of parkland and open space. Meadow areas, trail edges and park slopes can be seeded with turf or low-mow mixes.

Common work

Lawn renovation on postwar lots
Commercial lawn and basin seeding
Silt fence and inlet protection
Topsoil and grading for drainage fixes

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Upper Dublin Facts

Wissahickon drainage. Almost all of the township drains via Wissahickon Creek into the Schuylkill River.
Postwar boom. Upper Dublin was mostly farmland until the 1950s and grew from just over 6,000 to just under 20,000 residents by 1970.
Limestone past. Early activity was farming with some limestone mining; Limekiln Pike is still an important route.
Office park. The 566-acre Fort Washington Office Park opened in 1955 as the first modern suburban business park on the East Coast.
Open space. The township has more than 40 sites and 600 acres of parkland and open space.

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Upper Dublin Questions

Should I test my soil before seeding?

Yes. Soil pH varies across the township, and a test tells us how much lime and fertilizer the lawn needs.

Do you seed office park properties in Fort Washington?

Yes. We handle commercial lawns, basins and slopes.

My 1950s yard is bumpy and thin. What is the fix?

Usually grading, new topsoil and a full hydroseed renovation.

Why do you protect storm drains on a lawn job?

Loose soil washes into inlets and then into the Wissahickon. Inlet protection keeps it on site.

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