|
Wed, Jun 15, 11 at 10:08
| How do I figure out how much sand to order? Is it just a guessing game? My yard also needs to be aerated but I read on another thread not to aerate and level at the same time. Why is this? How much time should there be between aerating and leveling? |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
- Posted by texas-weed 7A (My Page) on Wed, Jun 15, 11 at 10:14
| 1 cubic yard will cover 1000/ft2 1/4 inch |
|
- Posted by Homechicken 7b/Atlanta (My Page) on Wed, Jun 15, 11 at 10:38
| This is just my thoughts running rampant, I'm no expert, but since your main issue at the moment seems to be the soil's lack of ability to absorb water, I'm thinking water as deeply as you can just prior to aeration to soften the ground to make it easier for the plugs on the aerator to penetrate the hard soil. Then after aeration, water again to let the holes fill with water and soak into the soil before you top dress with sand. The sand should fill in the holes left by the aerator and eventually work into the soil and help change its structure to something that'll absorb water better. From everything I've read about top dressing, its best to add no more than 1/4 to 1/3 of an inch at a time, more than that could smother the roots. |
|
| One more question. Is it ok for me to level my yard with sand now, or should I wait until next spring to do it? If there isn't a very compelling reason to wait, I would rather do it now. |
|
| http://www.levellawns.com/top_dressing_video.aspx Here's a video of a service doing it. I've honestly never seen or heard of anyone doing it to dormant grass. I'm doing mine around the 4 th. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Lawn Care Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.