Getting Even - How To Top Dress Your Lawn

Dips and grooves belong in the dance clubs - not your lawn! This unevenness causes improper mowing; when the wheel of the mower runs through the dip, it scalps part of the turf! How can you repair these dips, grooves and ruts? Keep reading for tips of doing it yourself!

Step 1:
Purchase sand, soil, or a mixture of both from your local landscape supply or home improvement store. You want enough to fill each groove in your lawn about 1/2" deep.

Step 2:
Mix even amounts of the sand and soil (if you bought both) and apply about 1/2" thick in each low area. You want to make sure the tips of the grass are visible after application.

Step 3:
Repeat this process as the grass begins to grow in the added soil. This process takes some time, but the result is a smooth, scalp-free lawn!

Option:
Filling a groove until it is even with the surrounding turf can be done, but the grass will take longer to grow over the patched area.

Note: Top Dressing is for summer turfs, like Bermuda and Zoysia.

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