Another lawn question

In time it will fill out. You can use sand to fill in the holes. Grass loves sand and grows fast in it.

Hijacking the thread a lil..........


When should I start to weed/feed ect...?

First year in our new house and I would like to make my lawn nice and green this year!(not new construction, but first time I'll weed and feed)

Do the weed and feed now, or the next forecast rainstorm. Anytime in the next couple of weeks should be good, just make sure it gets watered real good right after you apply.

I've done it about this time of year for the last few years. My grass is weed free and dark green while all my neighbors are covered with clover and crap.

I usually apply once around now and then hit it again with about half as much in about 3-4 weeks.

Most guides recommend sand. About a quarter inch a month during the growing season until it levels out. Other guides recommend a 50/50 sand and soil mix.

For deeper holes pull back the grass, fill the hole, and replace the grass. I recommend buying a tamp tool.

You can use a weed and feed after March 15th, but you really shouldn't use it until the grass comes out of dormancy.

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My lawn is going on it's third year and it's still a little bumpy in spots

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I know...I nearly broke an ankle cutting it the other day...

I believe the term is called "top dressing." You get someone to bring sand or topsoil in, and spread it with a bobcat. Your lawn will look like carpet when it grows through. I'm researching the topic myself.

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I believe the term is called "top dressing." You get someone to bring sand or topsoil in, and spread it with a bobcat. Your lawn will look like carpet when it grows through. I'm researching the topic myself.

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If you have several large deciduous trees in your yard, then you really shouldn't need to do this. Just mulch your leaves during the fall instead of bagging them.

Do you have a septic system?

I was surprised how uneven my new sod was too when I bought a new house. The major answer is that it will settle but that does take about 3 years or so. Rolling will really help. I bought a tamper and beat down the most uneven places.