When should I top dress my lawn UK?

Top dressing Topdressing should only be applied when the grass surface is relatively dry and it should be worked into the sward. Generally this is done using the back of a rake or stiff brush. The application of the topdressing should not be so much that it smothers the grass when work has finished.

What is the best top dressing for lawns?

Why compost is the best top dressing for a lawn

• It can be finely screened (which means no big chunks of it sitting on your lawn after it’s been spread).
• It’s easy to distribute over the turf (more on this process later).
• It contains a perfect balance of macro- and micro-nutrients that are slowly released over time.

How do I top dress my lawn UK?

Top-dressing can be done with soil, sand or compost, but ideally it should be done with a mixture of all three. One recommended mix is three parts soil, six parts sand and one part compost, but other recipes are easily found. Ready mixed materials can often be purchased in bags or in bulk depending on the lawn area.

How do you top dress an existing lawn?

Spread the soil using something flat, like the back side of a heavy garden rake, working it into aeration holes and covering low spots. Make sure the top-dressing is no more than 1” deep (preferably ½” or less) over the existing grass. Keep working the mixture until your grass peeks through and the depth is even.

How do you overseed a top dress lawn UK?

THE STARTING POINT

1. WEEDS. Remove weeds and debris from the area.
2. MOWING. Choose a time when the lawn is dry.
3. DETHATCHING/SCARIFYING. Scarify or rake the thatch and grass clippings.
4. COMPACTION/AERATING.
5. TOPDRESSING.
6. SEEDING.
7. RAKING.
8. FEEDING.

Will grass seed grow if I just throw it down?

The simple answer is, yes. Beyond just throwing the seed out into the lawn and not performing any grass maintenance there is a whole world of lawn care. Even though the seeds will sprout if just thrown on the surface of the dirt there are negative effects of planting the seed in that fashion.

How much lawn top dressing do I need?

Calculate how much top dressing is needed This will vary depending on the size and condition of the lawn. As a rule of thumb you should allow approx 0.5 to 1m3 of top-dressing for every 100 square metres.

Can you put soil on top of grass?

Yes, you can temporarily disguise bald patches in your lawn by laying new turf on top of it. AND the new turf will probably root in to it in the short term but the effect will not last. Your new lawn will soon look like your old one and you will have wasted your money!

How do you fix a bumpy lawn?

How to Fix a Bumpy Lawn

1. Set the lawn mower to a low or short setting, so the cut grass will be extremely short.
2. Rake the lawn with a garden rake to remove thatch, a layer of living and dead plant matter directly on top of the soil.
3. Apply scoops of fresh topsoil to low areas of the lawn using a shovel.

Should you top dress after aeration?

Top dressing is a good idea, especially if you have areas that have eroded or sunken over the last year. After aerating, it’s time for top dressing: spread either pulverized top soil or a good quality humus compost across the lawn. You don’t need much—about a quarter inch or so is adequate. Then, go ahead and reseed.

Can you just sprinkle grass seed on lawn?

If you simply toss the grass seed onto the soil, you will end up with poor germination. Next, you can use a lawn spreader to put down the grass seed. Very little soil is actually needed to cover the seeds, typically about ¼- inch, so simple raking will do the trick.

When to apply top dressing in the UK?

Top dressing is commonly carried out by lawn care experts during Autumn or Spring. Many of the UK Lawn Care Association’s lawn care experts opt for organic top dressing, which is made from well-rotted garden waste and helps to get organic matter back into the soil. The lawn should be prepared by scarification and aeration.

Where can I get Lawn top dressing in UK?

For small to medium orders we distribute via the UK pallet distribution network or alternatively (on request) we offer forklift assisted offloading for bulk loads, large projects or trade customers. If you are a trade customer please contact us at [email protected] to activate a trade discount account.

What is top dressing and why should I do it?

What is Lawn Top Dressing and Why Should I Do it? Top dressing is the process of spreading additional soil over the surface of your lawn. This would normally be a loam or a loam and sand mix, depending on the condition of your current soil.

Why do I need to apply top dressing to my lawn?

Scarification removes the excess thatch which sits at the surface of the soil and aeration helps to alleviate any compaction in the soil under the lawn. Scarifying and aerating the lawn helps to ensure the top dressing can be worked deep into the sward.