Lakeside on Morse Reservoir
Hydroseeding in Cicero, IN
Protecting lake water starts with keeping bare soil off the slope.
- Free walk-through and an itemized written quote
- Seed mix matched to sun, shade and how the lawn gets used
- A watering schedule left with every new seeding
Lake Lawns in Cicero
Hydroseeding in Cicero is mostly about lake property. Wikipedia calls Cicero largely a lakeside community, and it has grown around the north end of Morse Reservoir. About a fifth of the town's area is water. When a yard drains straight into a lake, what happens to bare soil during a storm matters to everyone downstream.
Why runoff matters here
Morse Reservoir was built in 1956 by damming Cicero Creek, and it supplies water for the Indianapolis area. The reservoir has had significant blue-green algae blooms in recent years. Sediment from bare yards carries nutrients with it, so getting lake lots covered fast is good for the lawn and the lake.
Shoreline erosion control
Near the water line we use coir or straw erosion control blankets, staked down, with seed underneath. Above that, a bonded fiber matrix holds on moderate slopes. The flatter part of the yard near the house gets a standard hydroseed lawn mix. A strip of taller grass or native plants along the shore helps filter runoff, and we can seed that too.
Long shoreline, many lots
Morse has about 32.5 miles of shoreline, and many homes line it. Renovations, new homes and seawall work leave slopes torn up. We can install silt fence along the downhill side during work and seed as soon as grading is finished.
Low-water years
Recent droughts have dropped the reservoir level considerably. In a dry year, new grass on a lake lot needs steady watering, and the exposed bank may need temporary cover too.
What we handle
- Hydroseed lawns on lake lots
- Shoreline blankets and slope stabilization
- Silt fence during construction
- Native buffer strips
Get a free estimate or call (463) 223-9305.
Cicero and Morse Reservoir
- Lakeside town. Cicero has grown around the north end of Morse Reservoir; 0.41 of its 2.04 square miles is water.
- Reservoir origin. Morse Reservoir began operating in 1956 after Cicero Creek was dammed to supply the Indianapolis area.
- Algae blooms. Morse Reservoir has had significant cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) blooms in recent years.
- Shoreline length. The reservoir is about 6.5 miles long with roughly 32.5 miles of shoreline, much of it lined with homes.
Cicero Questions
What is the best way to seed a slope down to Morse Reservoir?
Erosion control blankets near the water and bonded fiber matrix higher up, with a lawn mix near the house.
Does keeping soil out of the lake really matter?
Yes. Sediment carries nutrients that feed algae, and Morse has had algae blooms in recent years.
Can you seed a native buffer along my shoreline?
Yes. A strip of taller native grasses helps filter runoff and needs little mowing.
Do you install silt fence during lake home construction?
Yes, on the downhill side, and we seed once final grade is set.
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