Lawn Leveling The Easy Way - Low Spot Repair

Lawn leveling the easy way.
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[Dubiels]

Appreciate the easy approach to leveling. I’m gonna give it a shot with the broom and let the water to the rest. Thanks for sharing!

[dawnb]

I have been doing this on a low area for a good while but needed this reminder to not worry about how it looks and just do it.
Thanks so much for this.

[treflippa]

Did a small leveling 2 seasons ago same exact way as this using my broom as well. I will add also if anyone wants to spice it up a bit and help your lawn at same time. Do a 70/30 or 80/20 mixture of Sand and whatever favorite soil with humic acid in it. I personally like Fox Farm Happy Frog soil but any should help as long as humic acid is present.

[codymcpherson]

this was extremely helpful, thank you! I have always bailed on leveling projects because I fear "smothering" the grass, and I never put down enough sand. Seeing you do this with confidence that the grass will grow through the sand is all I need to do it right this time. Thanks again!

[CLTKid]

I’m new to lawn care. This is gold. Fricking brilliant🤯

[DMENTE]

Definitely look forward to a possible mole remedy video. One or several has/have destroyed my lawn.

[MaryOKC]

I live in Oklahoma and have a brand new lawn that was installed in December then temps fell to -13 with sustained winds making it colder and my lawn looks like crap. There’s whole lines of rolled out sod that is dead. They didn’t put down any topsoil so it’s laid out right on red clay. I put down urea and then it rained really good the same day. I don’t have an auto sprinkler system … so with all that said.. watching your channel will give me a nice lawn in a few weeks. .. I hope. ☺️ ..and it’s Bermuda grass with a lot of weeds and I can’t use weed killer on it because that will kill it… thanks for all the information which I am putting into motion already.

[YardBrah]

NOT THE That was my battle the 1st season!!! Allyn I used (Victor 0631 Out O'Sight Reusable Humane Mole Eliminator Trap and Killer ) Got him the 1st try with this trap! (added a little grass and soil to the top of the trap so the mole thinks it's still underground hiding the light) Good luck brother I hope you get him! Also lawn looks epic can't believe its already been 3 weeks since you scalped! 😊🔥🙏🏾🤙🏾

[sciphan.]

Thx LCN. Did a drainage project awhile back and grew some grass on top; but seeing it settled. Sand to the rescue

[EricaNernie]

Just the information I needed! Thanks so much. (from Bribie Island, Australia, where the climate is similar to that of Florida).

[kevingray]

I have two acres and have been working to get rid of my low spots over the years. I take pictures after heavy rains of where the water collects. I've probably moved/added about 25 yards of dirt to get rid of most of the low spots. The minimum amount of dirt for delivery is 5 yards. For basic ruts and such I use some bagged top soil.

[scottgodkin]

A mole wreaked havoc on my lawn a few years ago. The damage was extreme. Happened late fall into winter. Took months to get rid of it

[illusionist]

I am late to comment here but I always apply liquid fertilizer then level after 48 hours. It gives the grass the energy needed to push through the sand and minimizes the possibility of damage when you make a mistake and pile it on too thick. I spoon feed so for bad areas, I can get some leveling in once a week. Once the lawn is where I need, I continue my spoon feeding but begin using PGR once a month

[michaelethen]

this was very helpful for a rookie--thanks! and your vids are stylish, too...fun to watch!
Q: If I had to level my lawn and also aerate it, what's the ideal sequence for those two steps?

[karunald]

Low spots are easy. What about the small lumps say from a skunk that grass grew over. Tempted to take a rubber mallet to them. But no one talks about small bumps it seems. :(

[Ligerpride]

That is a great explanation for why sand is useful here. Thank you.

[benharrison]

Allyn, you obviously did this sand leveling at your Florida home which typically has a sandy soil so adding more sand to that soil is very much the same material. For LCNs like me who live farther north of you and have a clay soil is sand alone your recommendation for leveling or would you suggest a sand and top soil mixture or something else for this soil type? If you suggest a mixture, what percentage would you use (i.e., 50/50)?

[doomedoptimism]

Nice video, great content overall, but I had to comment on this since you did like a whole segment on it. Sand does not seek it's own level ( I feel like that was going to give people some very misguided ideas) and that is not why we use it as a medium for leveling your lawn. The reason is actually pretty simple, since sand is almost entirely inorganic, the sand you lay down today will more or less be the same 10 years from now since none if it will decompose or compact significantly. If you have something like potting soil or garden soil that has organic matter in it (like compost) you may see more settling over time as the organic parts break down or get consumed, or just compact further over time.

Your lawn looks great by the way, I'm sure you are the envy of your neighborhood :)

[fredkerzic]

Thanks for the great videos. I was taught sand is the worst leveler in Texas due to the.clay contrnt. Also, why air8 and not dove dishwashing liquid?
Thank you!

[ryanzweigart]

Do you suggest sand for all grass and climate types? Would there ever be a scenario where one should use soil or som kind of soil/sand combination? Or is it just 100% sand every time? I live in a cool climate and wasn’t sure if sand would still be the best option