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Hydroseeding in Marble Falls, TX

Seeding and slope work in the Highland Lakes.

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

Granite, Limestone and a Lake

Hydroseeding in Marble Falls deals with a mix of rock you will not find in most of the Austin area. On the town's western edge is Granite Mountain, an igneous batholith whose pink granite was used to build the Texas State Capitol. The falls that named the town were a shelf of hard, cherty limestone across the Colorado River, so tough it was mistaken for marble. Both kinds of rock sit close to the surface on many lots.

The lake took the falls

When Max Starcke Dam was finished in 1951, the falls went under the new Lake Marble Falls, part of the Highland Lakes chain on the Colorado River, the largest chain of lakes in Texas. Lakefront and lake-view lots drain straight to the water, so silt fence and quick slope cover matter on any project near the shore.

Drought history

The town's economy declined through the drought of the 1950s. Dry spells are part of life here, and they affect how we seed. We time seeding for spring or early fall, use hydromulch to hold moisture, and recommend native or drought-tolerant mixes for areas that will not be watered.

Rocky lots need soil

Where granite or limestone is near the surface, there is not much for roots to grow in. For a lawn we usually bring in topsoil and fine grade it before hydroseeding. For larger areas, native grass seeding on the existing ground is often the better choice.

Retail center of the lakes

Since the 1980s Marble Falls has grown into the retail and entertainment center for the Highland Lakes, and its population has kept rising. New commercial pads and homes all need permanent stabilization.

Marble Falls work

Lakefront slope stabilization
Lawns with imported topsoil
Native seeding on rocky acreage
Commercial and roadside hydroseeding

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Marble Falls Facts

Granite Mountain. Granite Mountain, a batholith on the western edge of town, supplied pink granite for the Texas State Capitol.
Limestone falls. The falls were a hard, cherty limestone shelf across the Colorado River, mistaken for marble.
Highland Lakes. Lake Marble Falls, formed by Max Starcke Dam in 1951, is part of the Highland Lakes, the largest chain of lakes in Texas.
1950s drought. The town's economy declined through the drought of the 1950s before tourism and retirement growth began in the 1970s.

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Marble Falls Questions

Will grass grow over granite?

Only if there is enough soil on top. We check depth and recommend topsoil where it is too shallow for a lawn.

Is native seed a better choice here?

For large, unirrigated areas, usually. Native grasses handle drought and rocky ground better than turf.

Do you work on lakefront lots?

Yes. We use silt fence and heavier erosion control on slopes that drain to the lake.

Which months give a new Marble Falls lawn the best start?

Spring or early fall, so the grass establishes before summer heat or winter cold.

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