My lawn is in dire need of some soil. When we moved in years ago I said there is hardly any soil on our front lawn but I have always managed to make do.
This summer with the extreme heat/drought and not being around much to water/maintain it, it finally caught up with me.
I would like to add an inch or 2, maybe more in the lower spots but I am confused what type of soil I should use?
I don't plan on resodding, just using a good quality seed but at the same time I am worried, if we get a heavy rain, that a lot of it will be washed away as my front lawn is sloped somewhat.
My guess is, just some good quality soil that I can roll lightly after it is seeded and then water the heck out of it and hope it sprouts sooner rather than later.
Currently my lawn, like I mentioned, is in rough shape so should I till/loosen that up first or just throw/spread the soil over top of what's there?
Also, if anyone can recommend a good hearty, heat/drought resistant seed, I'd appreciate that too.
Although I never measured the front lawn, I am guessing it is roughly 30-35' by 20-25'?
For the smart a**es, keep in mind, many states are north of me and my lawn isn't covered 24/7 in snow like some of might think.
Alaska* Maine* New Hampshire* South Dakota*
California Massachusetts New York Utah
Connecticut Michigan* North Dakota* Vermont*
Idaho* Minnesota* Ohio Washington*
Illinois Montana* Oregon* Wisconsin*
Indiana Nebraska Pennsylvania Wyoming
Iowa Nevada Rhode Island
This summer with the extreme heat/drought and not being around much to water/maintain it, it finally caught up with me.
I would like to add an inch or 2, maybe more in the lower spots but I am confused what type of soil I should use?
I don't plan on resodding, just using a good quality seed but at the same time I am worried, if we get a heavy rain, that a lot of it will be washed away as my front lawn is sloped somewhat.
My guess is, just some good quality soil that I can roll lightly after it is seeded and then water the heck out of it and hope it sprouts sooner rather than later.
Currently my lawn, like I mentioned, is in rough shape so should I till/loosen that up first or just throw/spread the soil over top of what's there?
Also, if anyone can recommend a good hearty, heat/drought resistant seed, I'd appreciate that too.
Although I never measured the front lawn, I am guessing it is roughly 30-35' by 20-25'?
For the smart a**es, keep in mind, many states are north of me and my lawn isn't covered 24/7 in snow like some of might think.
Alaska* Maine* New Hampshire* South Dakota*
California Massachusetts New York Utah
Connecticut Michigan* North Dakota* Vermont*
Idaho* Minnesota* Ohio Washington*
Illinois Montana* Oregon* Wisconsin*
Indiana Nebraska Pennsylvania Wyoming
Iowa Nevada Rhode Island
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