Birthplace of the Rain Bird sprinkler

Hydroseeding in Glendora, CA

Foothills that burn, volcanic South Hills and a long irrigation history.

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Foothill Fires and Former Groves

Hydroseeding in Glendora happens between the San Gabriel Mountains to the north and the South Hills to the south. Both edges carry fire risk: the 2014 Colby Fire displaced hundreds of residents, and the 2009 Morris Fire and 2015 Cabin Fire followed close by. Foothill properties regularly need slope cover after a fire or after brush clearance.

Brush clearance leaves bare soil

Clearing brush for defensible space is necessary, but it can leave a slope with little holding the soil. A light hydromulch with a low-growing, fire-wise seed mix gives cover without rebuilding the fuel load. On steeper ground we add wattles across the contour and silt fence at the bottom.

Chaparral, sage and oak

A long-term survey of the Glendora foothills found four plant communities: chaparral, most common on north-facing slopes; coastal sage scrub, which favors drier, disturbed or sandy and gravelly soils; oak woodland; and freshwater marsh in the Big Dalton Debris Basin. That gives us a guide for native seed on hillside lots: what grows on your slope's aspect is a good starting point.

Volcanic South Hills

Miocene lava flows about 15 to 17 million years ago formed the Glendora Volcanics, which make up much of the base of the South Hills. Lots on that rock can have shallow soil. We often add topsoil before seeding lawns there.

From citrus to lawns

At its 1947 peak, the local citrus industry covered over 5,000 acres. Glendoran Orton Englehart invented the horizontal action impact sprinkler, later sold as the Rain Bird. Many neighborhoods sit on former grove land with good, deep soil, which is excellent for a hydroseed lawn once it is loosened and leveled.

Weather to plan around

Glendora averages 18.16 inches of precipitation, ranging from 0.01 inches in July to 4.76 inches in February, with highs near 92 F in August. Get a free estimate or call (213) 451-4997.

Glendora Land and Fire Facts

Recent fires. The 2009 Morris, 2014 Colby and 2015 Cabin fires burned near the city; Colby displaced hundreds of residents.
Volcanic hills. Miocene lava flows formed the Glendora Volcanics at the base of much of the South Hills.
Plant communities. Foothill surveys found chaparral, coastal sage scrub, oak woodland and freshwater marsh.
Citrus peak. In 1947 local citrus groves covered over 5,000 acres of oranges and lemons.
Rain Bird. Glendoran Orton Englehart invented the horizontal action impact sprinkler, later known as the Rain Bird.

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Glendora Questions

Can you seed a slope after brush clearance without adding fire fuel?

Yes. We use a low-growing, fire-wise mix and light mulch that gives soil cover without tall, dense growth.

Which native plants suit a north-facing slope in Glendora?

Chaparral species tend to dominate north-facing slopes here. We choose seed with that in mind and adjust for what suppliers carry.

My yard sits on rock in the South Hills. Is a lawn possible?

With added topsoil, yes. Shallow soil over rock dries fast, so depth makes a big difference.

Is old citrus land good for a lawn?

Usually. Former grove soil is often deep and workable once it is loosened and leveled.

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