Johnston County's river seat
Hydroseeding in Smithfield, NC
New lawns and erosion control for low, flat ground along the Neuse.
- No-cost visit to the lot, then a quote in writing
- Fescue, bermuda or zoysia picked for your light and the time of year
- Silt fence, grading and seeding handled together
Seeding Low Ground on the Neuse
Hydroseeding in Smithfield happens on lower, flatter ground than the rest of our area. The town sits at about 125 feet, roughly 30 miles southeast of Raleigh, and the Neuse River runs through it just west of downtown, separating it from West Smithfield. Flat ground means less washout from slope, but more trouble with standing water if a yard is not graded to drain.
A river that overflows
The Neuse often spills over its banks in wet periods and can drop to a trickle in long droughts. Lots near the river or its side creeks need grading that moves water off the lawn, and seeding plans that account for a wet spell. Where a low area floods, we may suggest a wetter-tolerant mix there and keep the lawn on higher ground.
September is the wet month
Smithfield averages about 49 inches of precipitation a year, and September is the wettest month at about 5.5 inches. That is also when many people want to start fescue. We get the mulch tacked down before heavy rain and use blankets in swales and ditches so a storm does not cut channels through new seed.
Hot summers
July's average high is close to 92 degrees. On full-sun lots, warm-season grass seeded in late spring or early summer can be a better fit than fescue. We talk through sun, shade and watering before picking a mix.
A historic town on I-95
Chartered in 1777 as Johnston County's first town, Smithfield now sits along I-95 and US 70. Commercial and roadside sites near those highways are typical places for hydromulch and sediment control, while older downtown neighborhoods mostly need lawn renovation.
Smithfield work
- Lawn grading for drainage on flat lots
- New lawn installation and overseeding
- Ditch and swale erosion control blankets
- Commercial seeding near I-95
Get a free estimate or call (919) 980-5784.
Smithfield River and Climate
- Neuse through town. The Neuse River runs through Smithfield west of downtown, separating it from West Smithfield.
- Low elevation. Smithfield sits at about 125 feet, much lower than Triangle towns to the west.
- Wet September. Average precipitation is about 49.37 inches a year, with September the wettest month at 5.51 inches.
- Flood-prone river. The Neuse often overflows its banks in wet periods and can drop to a trickle in prolonged drought.
Smithfield Questions
My flat yard holds puddles. Will seeding fix it?
No. We regrade so water moves off first, then seed.
Should I seed fescue in September despite the rain?
Yes, with good tackified mulch and blankets in swales. It is still the best window for fescue.
Warm-season or cool-season grass in Smithfield?
Sunny lots often suit warm-season grass. Shaded lots usually need fescue.
Do you work on lots near the Neuse?
Yes, with silt fence during grading and grades that move water away from the house.
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