On Sat, 06 Sep 2003 02:59:59 GMT, "Berob" wrote:

I hear people all the time talk about top dressing a lawn, but I don't
recall hearing how to do it. When you have a relatively large lawn area
(1/2 acre or so), what's the best and most efficient way to top dress with
some kind of organic compost? Can I use a spreader, do I need to use a
shovel, or is their some other method?


Farmers have machinery to do this on their fields, one machine is a
manure spreader. Unfortunately, most home owners don't have this
expensive specialized equipment. A wheel barrow and shovel, pitch
fork, or bow rake will do the job. It is not easy work to do a half
acre but I could do it myself in 8-10 hours (no wonder I'm
underweight).