Whats the best way to level out grass where there are dips etc, i have a larger area to level to where we dug a new soak away so as its settled its suck unevenly??
I actually had the grass doing quite well, will have to dig up some pictures of what it was like when we moved in and how far i got it before having to concentrate on the insides!!
Im interested in any advice on the above and what products to use as a weed and feed etc!!
To level out grass use lawn top dressing you can get it online or possibly local builders / landscaping type merchants.
Work it in with a wide stiff brush or even better use a section of ladder, tie rope to both ends and drag it over the lawn, the top dressing will settle in the dips.
Don't smoother the grass though if the dip is fairly big, you'll have to do it several times leaving time inbetween for the grass to grow through.
There's loads of options for weed and feed, I use a dedicated feed then a dedicated weed.
Look for a slow release feed that takes a few months to release and don't use a feed intended for the growing season e.g one with a high first number (24:5:11) too late in the year or too early.
Thanks for that mate, how do you actually put this stuff down? i take it its like dirt? so just spread it around a bit, throw some seeds down, go over with a light roller and let it do its stuff?
You need to use a spreader, if you don't distribute it evenly it'll scorch the grass were too much lands and won't reach other places resulting in a terrible patchy lawn.
Calculate the area of your lawn, read the pack for how much to apply per m2 and apply. Don't cut the grass for several days after applying and ensure it gets watered with 24 hours.
There's no need for seeds and definitely don't use a roller, they are ok for a cricket square but will result in terrible compaction on a lawn.
