My backyard has a slope where water runs through like a gully and I want to level it off with a slight crown to move water more towards the street and gutters. Should I go straight sand or river silt?

Anyone had work like this done recently? I am looking at an area around 80 x 35 or so.

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Posted by Spankum

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Member since Jan 2007

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Posted on 3/23/15 at 8:04 pm to SATNIGHTS

think carefully before you do that...a lot of those drainage plans are intentional, particularly in subdivisions...

does water drain across your yard from another property?...you have to be sure you don't do anything that would flood your or someone else's house if you have a freak rain...

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Posted by bbvdd

Memphis, TN

Member since Jun 2009

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Posted on 3/23/15 at 8:06 pm to SATNIGHTS

What is the natural flow of water? If it's taking it natural course trying to reroute it is asking for trouble.

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Posted by CajunCommander

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Posted on 3/24/15 at 7:34 am to SATNIGHTS

I could use some help here too. Gf is about to move into a house with a low spot in the back yard from where the pervious owners removed a large oak tree. I'd like to bring it up and level it off. What type of fill should I use? Should I dig/till it up first?

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Posted by Daponch

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Member since Mar 2013

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Posted on 3/27/15 at 6:54 am to SATNIGHTS

LINK You should use Mason sand or coarse sand as fill to topdress turf grass. Deeper holes will require native top soil and can be topped off with sand. Any wood from stump grinding needs to be removed and replaced with soil. River sand/silt usually has a lot of weed seeds so you should avoid using it.

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