Two watersheds in one city
Hydroseeding in Kyle, TX
New lawns and sediment control between the Blanco River and Plum Creek.
- Free on-site measuring and a written, itemized quote
- Seed picked for your soil: Hill Country rock or Blackland clay
- Erosion and silt fence work planned around TCEQ and city rules
Which Way Does Your Lot Drain?
Hydroseeding in Kyle is shaped by water. The Blanco River runs through the western side of the city, while the central and eastern parts drain east to Plum Creek. Both are tributaries of the San Marcos River. Where your lot sends its runoff decides how much sediment control it needs and what happens downstream when a storm hits bare dirt.
The Blanco side
The Blanco is not a gentle river. In May 2015 it crested at an estimated 41.5 feet upstream at Wimberley, almost 30 feet above flood stage. Lots and projects on the west side near the river corridor deserve extra care: stabilized swales, erosion control blankets on banks and quick hydromulch on anything left bare.
The Plum Creek side
Most of the newer neighborhoods drain toward Plum Creek through ditches and detention ponds. Those channels are where we see the most washouts on young subdivisions. Seeding swale bottoms with a bonded fiber matrix or laying straw blankets keeps them from cutting.
Growth by the thousands
Kyle grew from 28,016 people in 2010 to more than 45,000, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas. That means a steady stream of new homes with builder lawns, plus commercial pads along I-35. New lawn installation and builder hydroseeding are most of the work here.
Once cotton country
When the railroad came through in 1880, the line between Austin and San Marcos was lined with cotton fields and livestock farms. Former farm ground is often compacted under the surface. Ripping or tilling compacted areas before seeding helps roots go deep enough to handle summer heat.
What we do in Kyle
- Lawn hydroseeding for new homes
- Silt fence and inlet protection on builder lots
- Swale and pond slope stabilization
- Lawn repair after fence, pool or irrigation work
Get a free estimate or call (737) 271-9852.
Kyle Watershed Facts
- Two drainages. The Blanco River runs through western Kyle, while central and eastern Kyle drain east to Plum Creek; both feed the San Marcos River.
- Fast growth. Kyle's population grew from 28,016 in 2010 to over 45,000, one of the fastest rates in Texas.
- Blanco flood. In May 2015 the Blanco River crested at about 41.5 feet at Wimberley, almost 30 feet above flood stage.
- Farm corridor. When the railroad arrived in 1880, the route between Austin and San Marcos was lined with cotton fields and livestock farms.
Kyle Questions
How do I know if my lot drains to the Blanco or Plum Creek?
Generally the west side of Kyle drains toward the Blanco and the central and east side toward Plum Creek. Your plat or HOA drainage plan will show the details.
Our backyard swale keeps washing out. Can you fix it?
Yes. We reshape the swale and line it with blankets or a heavy hydromulch so water can move through without cutting it.
Do you hydroseed builder lots in phases?
Yes. We can seed lots as they are finished and come back for the rest.
Is hydroseed cheaper than sod for a new Kyle lawn?
Usually, especially on larger yards. What you give up is speed: sod is a finished lawn the day it goes down, while hydroseed needs several weeks to fill in.
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