By following a few basic techniques you can remove the lumps and bumps from lawn areas in order to create a more level finish.
Many areas of lawn develop an uneven surface that makes them difficult to mow and to maintain. Heavy rain can sometimes cause the soil to subside, making the surface levels variable.
Routine wear and tear, such as a lot of foot traffic, can also compact the lawn, creating dips and troughs in the surface. Then there are family pets, such as dogs that dig holes, thereby spoiling the effect of a smooth, green lawn.
Lawns that have been turfed or sown from seed can also be uneven if the site was not prepared properly beforehand. This is a problem that should be corrected once the lawn has become established.
These problem spots can make walking dangerous, and will detract from the finished look of your garden. After mowing, the lawn will still appear uneven and, after rainfall, water will collect in these areas, making them boggy.
The wheels of your lawnmower can become stuck in uneven patches or holes, causing the blades to cut into the soil itself. This creates ugly bare patches which are vulnerable to infestation by weeds.
Your approach to leveling the lawn will depend on the extent of the problem. For small dips, troughs and ridges, it is simply a matter of filling them in and then sowing more lawn seed to create a new and even surface.
When the entire lawn has developed an uneven surface, it may be preferable to lift the grass in strips and to create a new, level surface, which can be smoothed with a length of timber. It may even be necessary to install a small retaining wall to support the new level.
When the surface has been prepared, the lawn can be re-laid. This type of repair work should be done in autumn, giving the lawn time to become established before winter.
For minor leveling repairs you will need"
Light soil
Compost
Metal rake
Lawn seed
1. Use a good mixture of light soil and compost to fill any areas of the lawn that have holes, dips or ridges. Firm the soil down well.
Many areas of lawn develop an uneven surface that makes them difficult to mow and to maintain. Heavy rain can sometimes cause the soil to subside, making the surface levels variable.
Routine wear and tear, such as a lot of foot traffic, can also compact the lawn, creating dips and troughs in the surface. Then there are family pets, such as dogs that dig holes, thereby spoiling the effect of a smooth, green lawn.
Lawns that have been turfed or sown from seed can also be uneven if the site was not prepared properly beforehand. This is a problem that should be corrected once the lawn has become established.
These problem spots can make walking dangerous, and will detract from the finished look of your garden. After mowing, the lawn will still appear uneven and, after rainfall, water will collect in these areas, making them boggy.
The wheels of your lawnmower can become stuck in uneven patches or holes, causing the blades to cut into the soil itself. This creates ugly bare patches which are vulnerable to infestation by weeds.
Your approach to leveling the lawn will depend on the extent of the problem. For small dips, troughs and ridges, it is simply a matter of filling them in and then sowing more lawn seed to create a new and even surface.
When the entire lawn has developed an uneven surface, it may be preferable to lift the grass in strips and to create a new, level surface, which can be smoothed with a length of timber. It may even be necessary to install a small retaining wall to support the new level.
When the surface has been prepared, the lawn can be re-laid. This type of repair work should be done in autumn, giving the lawn time to become established before winter.
For minor leveling repairs you will need"
Light soil
Compost
Metal rake
Lawn seed
1. Use a good mixture of light soil and compost to fill any areas of the lawn that have holes, dips or ridges. Firm the soil down well.
|
|