On the Brandywine and Chester Creek divide

Hydroseeding in West Chester, PA

The borough sits at 446 feet and splits its rain between two creek systems.

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Seeding a Borough on High Ground

Hydroseeding in West Chester means working on some of the highest ground in this part of Chester County. The borough sits at about 446 feet and straddles the divide between the Brandywine Creek and Chester Creek watersheds. Rain that falls on one side of town heads to the Brandywine; rain on the other side heads to Chester Creek.

Dense and historic

West Chester packs about 18,700 people into roughly 1.85 square miles, over 10,000 per square mile. Yards are small and many homes are more than a century old. Old lots often have tired, compacted soil and uneven grades from years of additions and utility work. Hydroseeding lets us cover small, oddly shaped spaces without carrying sod rolls through the house.

Snow and cold

The borough averages about 27.7 inches of snow a year, and the record low is minus 16 F, colder than downtown Philadelphia. Fall seeding should be done early enough for roots to get established; we aim for late August to mid-September.

Rain and runoff

Annual precipitation is about 46.7 inches. On a lot near the watershed divide, water often runs fast down short slopes to the street. We fine grade to send water away from foundations and toward a safe outlet, then apply hydromulch at a heavier rate on any slope.

Close-in work

With tight lots and lots of street parking, we plan each job around access. Hydroseed hoses can reach a backyard from the street, and we protect sidewalks and storm inlets from overspray and runoff.

What we do most

Small-yard renovation and seeding
Topsoil and grading on old, uneven lots
Repair after sewer, water or gas work
Seeding around new additions and garages

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West Chester Facts

Watershed divide. The borough straddles the Brandywine Creek and Chester Creek watersheds.
Elevation. West Chester sits at about 446 feet above sea level.
Dense borough. The 2023 population estimate was 18,750, at about 10,113 people per square mile.
Climate. Annual precipitation averages 46.7 inches and snowfall 27.7 inches; the record low is -16 F.

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West Chester Questions

Can you seed a small backyard with no side access?

Yes. We run hose from the street through a gate or house so no equipment touches the lawn.

Which creek does my yard drain to?

It depends on which side of the borough you are on: either the Brandywine or Chester Creek watershed.

My yard was torn up by utility work. Can you fix it?

Yes. We regrade, add topsoil where needed and hydroseed the damaged area.

When is too late to seed in West Chester?

After about mid-September the risk grows that new grass will not root before cold weather.

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