Unlevelled lawn
Hi All - I have a very bumpy lawn, which I need to level. Mainly due up not looking after the lawn.
I have been looking at first scarifying and aerating the lawn, then putting seed.
After this is done to top dress it so that I can level it (ensuring that this is brushed in and not left at the top where the grass is then hidden).
Is this the right way of going about this?
And also does anyone think the Bosch verticutter may be a good tool to use for this process?
Any guidance will be appreciated.
I have been looking at first scarifying and aerating the lawn, then putting seed.
After this is done to top dress it so that I can level it (ensuring that this is brushed in and not left at the top where the grass is then hidden).
Is this the right way of going about this?
And also does anyone think the Bosch verticutter may be a good tool to use for this process?
Any guidance will be appreciated.
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Then leave it until you've had some decent rainfall, as it'll settle again.
Then seed.
Aerating and scarifying is slightly pointless, although if the ground is compacted, it's certainly worth aerating.
Unfortunately, it's not always the best time of year to sow seed, unless you're in an area which gets regular rainfall. It's best left till around September if that's the case, to take advantage of enough warmth coupled with enough rain to get good germination.
However, it also depends just how uneven the lawn is, and how big the area is. Small dips can just be treated easily with a bit of soil/compost and reseeding.
its not a large lawn, probably around 70square metres.
There are areas where it is compacted and I have a lot of dead grass or grass just not growing (no matter how much seed I put down).
But I may follow your suggestion on topsoil first.
Do let me know if I should scarifying and aerate first.
For instance- compaction from foot traffic, children playing etc is always difficult to sort. Shade can mean seed doesn't germinate well, and grass doesn't thrive. Dry conditions make it difficult too.
i actually get full sun in my lawn as it’s south facing and there are no covered areas.
If you don't get regular rainfall, it's best to leave the grass a slightly longer length. Never cut too much off when you do cut it - about a third is the ideal.
I just dug into some of the bumpy parts and I discovered ants inside. Loads of them. I figure if I was to dig around all the bumpy parts there probably will be more ants.
How do I fix the rest of the lawn? Do I just keep on digging everywhere?
Then what should I do to get rid of this?
I suspect after this I would just add the top soil, let it rain or water it down then keep on adding it accordingly to level it and then put the seed?
I will it a go in sept and see.
Will it solve the ant problems as well right?
You'll just need to tackle it as well as you can, but a good soaking will certainly help initially, and after you get some topsoil in place. Ants like dry conditions, so you might find that an ongoing problem in future. Be vigilant next year, especially if conditions are dry.