18-10-2006, 02:56 PM
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HELP- Lawn Sunk After Laying Land Drains
Jim S wrote:
On 18 Oct 2006 06:06:37 -0700, Rick wrote:
Mike Lyle wrote:
Rick wrote:
wrote:
Rick wrote:
Looks like Im going to be busy as it will be more like :-
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Or just mow it really short, fill over it and put more seed down.
Sounds easier
If it isn't urgent, you can top-dress half an inch thick with good,
preferably rather sandy, soil every year till it's level. If it grows
really well and you're in a mild area, you might even top-dress twice a
year.
The sand sound a great idea.
The dip is only about an inch.
Can I mowe it now and lay some sand before the winter sets in ?
Many Thanks.
Rick
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Mike.
I wouldn't use sand on its own as it tends to get a film of algae and clog
up. Sandy loam should be better.
Agreed. Unless it's very long, I don't think I'd cut it before
top-dressing, though: I think it will recover quicker if it's got its
leaves in the light.
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Mike.
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