Bermuda lawn leveling with sand in early spring

In this video, I decided to get a leg up on the season and sand level my bermuda. I was way early since temps need to be on the higher side. I will go over the tools needed and the final outcome. Since the bermuda is just starting out and is slow to grow, recovery will take longer.
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Items needed
01:28 Newly dug up yard
01:43 Go low
02:10 Pro tip
02:38 Type of sand
02:52 This will not be easy
03:48 Work it in
04:42 Fertilize
05:39 Trust that this will work
06:07 Water
06:35 Results
07:49 Final thoughts

[@timborski1210]

Ill be doing this next month here in TX, pray for me LOL

[@lisagraves1315]

I just had this done to my yard today and am watching this video for emotional support. "Trust the process, you say...." OK, I'm going to try! Thank you for including the daily progress videos, it really helps.

[@TheALG]

Give it about 12 to 18 days for full recovery. That will change based on how hot it gets.

[@j0eisgod]

fantastic video, very informative. Got any updated pics of the lawn?

[@TheALG]

Thank you, will post soon.

[@samjay9262]

$89/cubic yard .... in the suburban ATL....where? ...and thanks for the gReat info & DYI approach...

[@TheALG]

Luxury landscape supply

[@VenJul]

When you did your sand after you put your pool in (new sod), how long did you wait to do the leveling? Mine is only 1 month out, but it's driving me crazy

[@TheALG]

I did light sanding about 1 month in the growing season. The key is to go light

[@smk791]

That's some good quality sand. Northside tool rental rent topdressers if you wanna do less back breaking work

[@TheALG]

I saw that, I needed the exercise and I love pain

[@antoniobrown3219]

Should we treat for weeds 1st or does that matter?

[@msblessalkalinemix7834]

New subscriber and new home buyer, wanted to know if I can buy any Bermuda grass seed to fill in my not growing lawn. 1/2 if the yard is not growing. The builder had sod placed but 1/2 grew and 1/2 didn’t. All I see is mushroom, moss and very wet moisture. They told me to fix it will cost 10 grand. (Hell no!). I bought La prima Bermuda seeds and royal txd bermuda seeds. Even paid $1000 to someone who said he could fix it but still nothing. Any tips? I am getting tired, never knew taking care of a lawn can be so damn draining. I am watching so many you tube videos about lawn care and learning quite a few things.

[@TheALG]

You typically don't need to seed bermuda because bermuda is self repairing. You need 3 things to happen for bermuda to thrive. It needs 7 to 8 hours of sun, heat, and good drainage. Sounds like you may need to look into the drainage situation. If you see puddles of water that stay for a long time after it rains and if it stays wet for over 24 hours after the rain has ended, then you have bad drainage. Maybe something to do with the grading of your land or your neighbors may be higher than you. If you just seed without solving what is causing your grass to not come back, it will keep happening.

[@kenyam6576]

Are u in atlanta???

[@TheALG]

No, north gwinnett

[@user-tc1zx9il1j]

Hey bro how to get rid of yellow sorrel out of my lawn?

[@TheALG]

Try Q4 but you will need a sprayer. If thats not for you, try homeowner grade ortho weed b gon hose end. Read the directions carefully.

[@user-tc1zx9il1j]

@@TheALG Ok thanks

[@gagehindle210]

Wouldn’t fertilizing first be more efficient?

[@TheALG]

My only concern with that is if I have to move the sand around, some of the fertilizer may also move when I am using the leveling rake.

[@gagehindle210]

@@TheALG that makes sense. Thanks.