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Complete lawn re-do. Any way to firm up the ground before re-sodding?
Posted on 2/27/24 at 9:46 am
Posted on 2/27/24 at 9:46 am
Obviously raising the lawn elevation and grading will improve soft lawn syndrome. But can you mix other material like red clay in with sand when prepping before sod installation so that lawn stays firmer in wintertime (anytime really)?
Also - after killing entire lawn, do you strip it off or leave the dead lawn underneath new one?
Any other do's and dont's, please let me know.
TIA
Also - after killing entire lawn, do you strip it off or leave the dead lawn underneath new one?
Any other do's and dont's, please let me know.
TIA
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Posted on 2/27/24 at 10:13 am to The Mick
A soft lawn would be a rarity. Where are you located?
Always remove the grass. Whether or not you rent a sod cutter or round up and rake you want to lay the new sod on bare dirt.
Always remove the grass. Whether or not you rent a sod cutter or round up and rake you want to lay the new sod on bare dirt.
Posted on 3/2/24 at 3:14 pm to The Mick
I’ve always removed the old grass.
Not sure what kind of soil you got, but stick with good top soil from a reputable landscaper or materials yard.
If you want to compact your topsoil, you can rent a jumping jack, compactor from Home Depot tool rental.Its a good idea if you want to put sand on top of your topsoil for drainage.
Hope this helps.
Not sure what kind of soil you got, but stick with good top soil from a reputable landscaper or materials yard.
If you want to compact your topsoil, you can rent a jumping jack, compactor from Home Depot tool rental.Its a good idea if you want to put sand on top of your topsoil for drainage.
Hope this helps.
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