St. Bernard Parish seat
Hydroseeding in Chalmette, LA
Lawns and ground cover for a community that rebuilt after the 2005 flood.
- We walk your lot at no charge, then send the quote in writing
- Grading, topsoil, seed and erosion controls priced as separate lines
- 811 utility locates requested before we grade or dig
Grass for a Rebuilt Town
A lot of hydroseeding in Chalmette is tied to rebuilding. In August 2005, a 25-foot storm surge from Hurricane Katrina overflowed through the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal and flooded most of the town, with water as high as 14 to 15 feet in places. The population fell from 32,069 in 2000 to 16,751 in 2010, then rose to 21,562 by 2020. As lots are rebuilt, each one needs a lawn.
Vacant lots and new builds
When a lot has sat empty, it often has weeds, ruts and uneven fill. Before a new lawn installation, we clear and grade the surface, bring in topsoil where needed and spray seed and hydromulch together.
Riverside versus back of town
The least damaged part of Chalmette in 2005 was the river side, near Paris Road and St. Bernard Highway. Higher ground near the river drains better than lots farther back. We check drainage on every lot, but back-of-town yards usually need more attention to slope.
Historic ground next door
The Chalmette Battlefield, site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans, is preserved as part of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Low-lying parts of the battlefield flooded too, and its visitor center was destroyed and rebuilt. Large public grounds like that show how much open turf this area holds.
Chalmette projects
- New lawns on rebuilt and raised homes
- Grading and topsoil on long-vacant lots
- Silt fence and inlet protection on new construction
- Hydromulch on drainage ditches and swales
Get a free estimate or call (504) 285-5966.
Ground cover for drainage
Streets and lots drain to ditches and pump stations. A bare ditch bank loses soil with every storm. Hydromulch with a tackifier, or an erosion control blanket where flow is steady, keeps those banks in place.
Chalmette Facts
- 2005 surge. A 25-foot Katrina surge overflowed through the MRGO canal and flooded most of the town, up to 14-15 feet deep.
- Recovery. Population dropped from 32,069 in 2000 to 16,751 in 2010 and rebounded to 21,562 by 2020.
- River side. The river side near Paris Road and St. Bernard Highway was the least damaged part of Chalmette in 2005.
- Battlefield. Chalmette Battlefield is part of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve; its visitor center was rebuilt after 2005.
Chalmette Questions
Can you seed a lot that has been vacant for years?
Yes. We clear the weeds and debris, grade it, add topsoil if needed and hydroseed.
My new house was raised. How do you handle the ground around it?
We regrade so water flows away from the foundation and seed everything that was disturbed.
Can you keep a ditch from washing out?
Yes, with seed plus a blanket or a tackified hydromulch, depending on how much water it carries.
What part of the year suits seeding a Chalmette yard?
Late spring through summer, when warm-season grass germinates fast.
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