Using SAND to LEVEL Your LAWN | Topdressing for a FLAT Lawn

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Published 2021-04-11
This video covers how I used mason sand to help level my lawn. The real goal of a sand leveling project is not actually to "level" but to create a flat surface to mow on. Your first step is to mow your lawn down to a low height of cut to make the sand easier to move. I chose to core aerate before applying the sand so I could help with soil compaction and allow the sand to mix better with the existing soil. After aerating, I spread the sand out in piles as evenly as I can using a gorilla cart. Then I knocked the piles down with a landscaping rake so they could dry out. Finally, I just used a drag mat and level rake to spread the sand out over the lawn and create a flat surface.
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2 Week Post Sand Leveling Update Video:
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4 Week Post Sand Leveling Update Video:
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:04 4 Week Post-Scalp Update
2:51 Materials Used in the Leveling Project
7:45 Aerating the Lawn
12:22 Distributing the Sand Across the Lawn
15:16 Using the Landscaping Rake to Knock Over Piles
16:46 Using the Drag Mat to Level the Sand
19:24 4 Day Update
21:42 5 Day Update
22:42 Using the Leveling Rake to Work the Sand into the Turf
24:52 Conclusion

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All Comments (21)
  • @lowreybrown1884
    I watch a lot of these lawn care videos. And my take away is this: spend every day working on your lawn and it will look awesome.
  • @Moondoggy1941
    It is nice to see people really helping and sharing the work, I have been on the right side of a shovel most of my life, so it is not easy if you do not do it everyday.
  • @ryanesposito5755
    great video. I follow almost an identical process for my Zoysia lawn. I pickup my aeration plugs and then throw down some fert before I throw the sand down. helps the grass fight through the sand and green up faster. Leaving the plugs makes a mess.
  • @RJLM330
    So started my project 3 weeks ago. Zeon Zoysia 17000’. Scalp,dethatch,sand level. 20 yards of double wash 100% sand. Plus a sand box for my Retired Racing Greyhound Cheers from NC
  • @Jason-cd6iy
    My back is just hurting watching it! Great job and awesome video, again!
  • @familybarton
    Thumbs up for putting the follow-up vids in the description
  • @samhendrickson5325
    I’m sand leveling my lawn this weekend. I live in Colorado. I have Colorado blue grass it’s a blend of 4 Kentucky blue grasses, I’m just getting into reel mowing this and looking forward to kicking my neighbors butt this year.
  • @alskinner2007
    Excellent video! You got me motivated where I will do my yard October of this year, thanks😁
  • @briansanders6385
    Your yard is looking amazing man! Your videos are awesome! I've learned more about maintaining my Bermuda grass from your videos in the last few months than I've ever known. Keep it up man!! Thanks!!
  • @booobface
    Great vid mate! All the best from Australia
  • @GersonSouza1971
    Thank you for your video. I plan to level my yard with sand by the end of September, when the winter ends in Brazil.
  • @B-Davis
    Great video Brother that's going to look really good
  • @TorchRed99FRC
    I Did my level at the end of March. Hopefully I can do another one this year.
  • @papamowslow196
    Great video with great detailed explanations. I have the leveling rake but can tell I will need a drag. That makes it look a little easier. Good luck in the lawn.
  • @bjones8354
    Nice job. It looks great! I really appreciate the comment about sand turning clay into cocrete or brick. Overall the video was very helpful. TY! If you ran on my bermuda lawn right now you would break an ankle. And I'm tired of th scalp marks. I need to get to work!
  • @Wade_L
    lookin really nice. congrats on 400 subs
  • @angelc87
    The difference between your lawn and your neighbors 👍🏽👍🏽 that line of domination is A-1
  • @robertlevy4613
    Thanks Coach! Just discovered your channel and digging the content