Where suburb meets swamp
Hydroseeding in Marrero, LA
Lawn and erosion work for a West Bank community on the edge of wetland forest.
- 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
Lawns on the Wetland Edge
Hydroseeding in Marrero takes place close to some of the wettest ground in the metro. The Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, located in Marrero, has trails through bottomland hardwood forest, swamp and marsh. Yards near that kind of landscape can have heavy, slow-draining soil that ruts easily when wet.
Reading wet ground
When ground stays wet, we schedule dirt work for drier spells so equipment does not compact the soil. Topsoil goes on top of the native clay so new grass has something loose to root into. Then a full hydromulch layer keeps seed in place while it sprouts.
From Amesville to Marrero
The area was first shown on maps as Amesville, after Boston businessman Oakes Ames, who bought much of the land after the Civil War. It was renamed for Louis H. Marrero, who started the Marrero Land Company, when the post office changed the name in 1916. Land companies like his turned farm tracts into the lots people live on today.
A sizeable footprint
The Marrero CDP covers 8.6 square miles, about 0.66 of which is water, and sits west of the Intracoastal Canal with Harvey to the east and Westwego to the west. Between subdivisions, drainage canals and commercial strips, there is a steady mix of lawn work and sediment control.
Typical Marrero work
- Hydroseed lawns on heavy, slow-draining soil
- Silt fence near canals and wetland edges
- Yard grading and topsoil to fix standing water
- Lawn repair after drainage or utility trenching
Get a free estimate or call (504) 285-5966.
Protecting the water next door
Sediment from a bare yard does not stay on the lot. In a place with this much nearby swamp and canal, silt fence and quick ground cover are good practice, not just a permit item.
Marrero Land Notes
- Barataria Preserve. The Barataria Preserve in Marrero has trails through bottomland hardwood forests, swamps and marsh.
- Preserve size. The 1,855-acre Barataria area was added as a historic district on October 15, 1966.
- Amesville. The area was first mapped as Amesville after Oakes Ames, who bought much of the land after the Civil War.
- Area and water. The Marrero CDP covers 8.6 square miles, of which 0.66 square miles is water.
Marrero Questions
My soil stays soggy for days. Can grass still grow?
Yes, with some prep. We improve the slope, add topsoil over the heavy native soil, and seed during a dry stretch.
Do you work on lots that back up to wetlands?
We work on the developed part of the lot and put sediment control between the work and the wet area.
Can equipment damage my yard when it is wet?
It can. We wait for workable conditions or use lighter equipment so the soil is not rutted and compacted.
How thick is the hydromulch layer?
Thick enough to hide most of the soil surface. On slopes or swales we use a heavier rate or blankets.
Do you seed after drainage trenching?
Yes. Once the trench is backfilled and settled, we grade it smooth and hydroseed the strip.
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