Top-dressing a lawn is a fancy term for amending the soil without disturbing the sod. Golfers might be familiar with the practice because this technique was first performed on golf courses in Scotland ...

A: This is called "top-dressing," and the idea is that it's a way to gradually add organic matter and build up the lawn soil without digging everything up and starting over. A big problem so many ...

It is too early to fertilize the lawn for the year, but two things that can be done now and have major impact on lawn performance are aeration and top-dressing. Aeration is the process of cutting ...

11:49, Fri, Apr 25, 2025 Updated: 12:26, Fri, Apr 25, 2025 There is so much to do in the garden in spring, especially for gardeners with a lawn to tend to. Mowing, aerating, sowing grass seed and ...

In our own climate we are not generally overwhelmed with leaves. They usually don’t pile up 6 to 8 inches deep, and if they pile up at all, they will decompose quickly. The decomposed leaves add ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For many homeowners, keeping your lawn looking green and healthy is an ongoing struggle. Growing a healthy lawn without harsh chemicals is an ...