DON’T Use Sand to Level your Lawn!! *INSTEAD USE THIS*

Plan on Leveling your Lawn? Watch This.
In this video, I go straight to the pro’s to ask them what is the best lawn leveling material. My personal recommendation is to level with a mix of sand and dirt using a lawn leveling rake. As you will see in the video, the pros also recommend a mix of 50% sand and 50% soil to level a bumpy lawn. Leveling with straight sand is ok if you only have minor bumps and ruts that are less than 1/2 inch but anymore than that, you should use a mix of sand and soil.
A few issues topdressing with only sand are is increased irrigation due to the poor water holding properties of sand. If you do decide to level with only sand be sure to have a proper irrigation system installed because it will require increased watering. Also, if you use too much sand it can retain heat during the dog days of summer resulting in your grass frying out.
The benefit to using a mix of sand and soil to topdress is that you get the leveling properties of sand while retaining the clay composition of your soil. Another benefit to adding sand to your soil is that it improves drainage. Sand is known for its excellent drainage properties, allowing excess water to penetrate through the soil and prevent water retention, which can lead to turf diseases such as lawn fungus.
Basic equipment needed to level your bumpy lawn are lawn leveling rake or lawn leveler , lawn lute , or a lawn level drag . Also you will need a gorilla cart or wheel barrel to haul around the thousands of pounds of material for your DIY project. If you are looking to get more specific tools for the job such a rake designed just for leveling your lawn I will leave some links below.
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[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Unfortunately, places like this that produce a good product are kinda rare. 95% don't take the steps these guys do. Great video George. 👍🏼

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks Nate! Hopefully we can show the viewers what to look for in a supplier

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

@@PrincessCutLawnCare exactly. One really easy first question to ask is what size screen they're using. 99% have no clue. That alone would raise a red flag.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

@@PacificNorthwestLawns good tip nate! screen out the screeners that dont know about screening 😂

[@thatguy7085]

Super Sod sells a leveling mix across the South East

[@clayramsey019]

Why this guy will never go out of buisness

[@grizzsoup]

This was a really fun watch. You can tell Tim and his company take pride in ensuring their products are top quality. Great video George!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks grizz! Tim is the man, dude works 7 days a week, I don’t know how he does it lol

[@BigGary79]

What a great facility. A place like that is hard to find. The screening process is so important. In most of the material I get, whether it's already "screened" or not, I spend so much time picking out rocks, sticks, dirt clods, etc... Seeing how fine that material was made me really envious.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

It is hands down the best topdressing material I’ve ever seen

[@YardBrah]

I can tell you right now brotha... not a lot of places that take this much care into their product! I've called every place around and normally the front desk person has no clue how big the sand is... would never give you advise like this guy does. You can tell he loves his craft! Great video as always George! 😊🤙🏾🔥🙏🏾

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

bro tell me about it! even the premium bagged topsoil is not as clean as tims product! appreciate it brah!

[@glennmitchell9107]

Sounds like a job opportunity for an ambitious young man, or a franchise empire for several rich old men.

[@thefpvlife7785]

Thank you Tim and all of your employees for making this possible. You guys are awesome. Great content George.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Appreciate it boss!

[@user-uq7zj9yy2j]

As mentioned earlier, been a customer for years, drove down there today to inquire about some raised bed mix, finally realized the guy at the counter was actually the owner, said he is their seven days a week. The place was packed, even for a cold Sunday in April. !st class facility!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Great to hear Roy! Tim is a hardworking man! I couldn't believe it when he told me he works 7 days a week! I need to stop complaining about my 5 day work week haha

[@panamericaco]

Wow, unthinkable here in Europe. Nobody would take this much pride in their soil mix or lawn. Awesome! What a great business.

[@pkizzle65]

Seen a good amount of your videos over the last 2-3 years and I have to say, this one was your best thus far with very useful info. Not as if your other ones were worthless but I learned a few things I needed to look out for better for my topsoil treatment project.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

wow thank you so much for the positive motivation Pkizzle! you made my day my friend Good luck with your project!

[@SwollTone]

This deserves a rewatch. Seems like a fantasy to get top dressing that nice. 😂

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

haha its the cleanest topdressing ive ever seen

[@mstx1007]

Topsoil here in Texas is mulch in the rest of the country...mostly sticks rocks and garbage

[@92boostedh22]

That’s what I’m talking about, George! You asked all the most important questions people have, had great video of the process and the professional to explain all the details. I don’t think anyone has made a comprehensive video like this. Bravo. I live in the El Paso where we have sandy soil or straight sand in some cases. We have only a couple good places that do this kind of work but people are often afraid or too shy to ask for the best mixes for our area. With the info in your video anyone should be able to confidently ask for the right mix no matter where you are. Kudos, man. I think I’ll give it another watch and save this one

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Appreciate that Nick! comments like this are very motivating so thank you!

[@BrandonKeating]

This company is actually amazing, what awesome products.

[@gitchegumee]

Lots of good info and I appreciate how you not only brought in an expert, but you are also showing support for a local business

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thank you my friend!

[@gapipkin]

Awesome video George. I'm lucky enough to live around the corner from them. I'm there once a month for everything from seeds to plants. Tim and his staff are the best.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Hey Neighbor! small world! im right around the corner as well 😃

[@1babydario]

I been looking for a place like this one a lot of places claim to do this process but ultimately just want you to buy soil thanks for doing the research for your viewers and making a video about it we really appreciate it 👍👍

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

No problem Juan! Happy to help!

[@bobziadie2988]

George, that was a fantastic video. One of the most informative videos I can recall seeing. Its unfortunate in my area finding a landscaping/soil company of that quality is virtually impossible. Still, in all, superb video with tons of info!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Great to Hear Bob! Appreciate the thoughtful comment!

[@danmurphy946]

Love these guys, they are 5 mins from me, and I had them drop off 4 yards of material to do some major repairs in my lawn 2 summers ago. Great info in the video.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

awesome to hear neighbor!

[@billriga2825]

Thanks George, Just spoke to Tim regarding getting 1 tons of the top soil & sand mixture to do leveling. He was very nice listened to my issues with my grass and was extremally helpful. Since I was in Chicago near Midway Airport and the amount I needed was not enough ,only a yard, he provided an alternative method to get the mix to my house. Rent a pick-up truck from Home Depot about for $20.00 and pick up myself. Great suggestion!! Please keep up the great videos.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

No problem Bill! glad you guys came up with a solution

[@sharont1209]

@@PrincessCutLawnCare Seventy yrs young asking, I guess I can’t get it by the bag?

[@bxb590]

Best video on leveling I've ever seen Thank You.

[@manandatractor]

I am truly envious of the mixes you have access to. Where I live, in a coastal region, their idea of top soil is marsh sand.

[@TheNewMailman]

This video inspired me to go to Tim Wallace & now I'm likely getting 2 cubic yards of his top soil for my backyard. I drove by it all the time but never looked into it. Thanks for introducing us local folks!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Great to hear neighbor!

[@bradstuhr9831]

I live in the Chicagoland area. This is a fantastic video. Thank you for doing something different and being very informative. Keep up the great work.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Hey Neighbor! Appreciate it!

[@ohary1]

Great video. Lots of DIY expert videos, but great to hear from actual experts.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Awesome video George, tour was really cool to see. Lots of leveling discussion going on these days - tons of tun playing in the dirt and sand!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks Al!

[@tangamanga94]

Thank you for making this video and sharing all of this valuable information. I wish that we had a supplier like this in the Springfield, Mo area.

[@Bonezz024]

First off. Amazing content and great questions. Second, I’m 25 minutes from this place and I plan to check it out. Thanks for posting!!

[@TheLawngestYard]

Boots on the ground reporting George!! Great info and you’re definitely lucky to have a landscape company like that. Tough to find that quality soil/sand. 👏👏👏

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

haha thanks bro!

[@dmallz]

I'm about to drive from MA to get this for my lawn, ahah these guys don't mess around, looks super premium

[@dm747]

Great coverage of this subject. Nice to hear the recommendations and tips from Mr. Wallace.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks Don! Appreciate you stopping by!

[@sharonladuke6833]

I learned so much from this video! I appreciate you taking the time young man...well done!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

no problem and thanks!

[@creditguy4922]

Nice video George. I’m in the area I’ll be call them to help with my lawn in the fall. Thanks very informative

[@eddiecoxteam7201]

This video was awesome! The man you interviewed was really informative. I wish I could get soil like that closer to me. I live in the Nashville area. I have 2 acres of land I take care of. So I topdress every year in the fall. It's such a job because even though I think I'm paying for soil blends like this, I get clumpy hard to distribute through my lawn. Thanks for the info.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Appreciate that Eddie! Sounds like you have quite the project every year!

[@SilverCymbal]

AWESOME video! Huge effort to put something like this together. Fantastic info!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks Chris! Doesn't seem like hard work when you do what you love 😃 Appreciate you stopping by!

[@bigtmk5015]

Another great video George. You’re so lucky to have a locally owned business like that so close to your house. Unfortunately the local companies around here don’t really have a pure product, so I have to use the big box stores.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks boss! I know how you feel , I also used big box for majority of my project

[@davidbiriiac1257]

This video is great! You’re doing a very good thing by supporting local businesses and after watching this video I will order from Tim Wallace. Thanks again for this video!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@GirLzLawn]

Love this! That mix with the pulverized top soil looks amazing. All of their mixes seem excellent. Great video George!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks PJ! Ive never seen such clean soil in my life haha

[@GirLzLawn]

@@PrincessCutLawnCare Ha! Clean...dirt, who knew lol

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

@@GirLzLawn 😂😂😂

[@theguyofalltrades]

Awesome! And awesome showing a local business. Good stuff

[@josephvogt380]

Thank you for the video! It was very helpful for me because leveling and over seeding is what I’m in the process doing right now! First time doing leveling, then over seeding. I’m Fortunate Tim Wallace is in my area, have used them several times before for dirt, mulch and decorative rock. They are awesome they help with every thing you need, give them the measurements and they tell the amount you need! I didn’t know that they had this option there. Now that I’ve seen this video I’ll be ordering from there! Thanks again!!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

No problem neighbor ! And that great to hear!

[@fsugrad03]

Great video! Thanks to Tim and his crew!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thank you sir! Tim is the man!

[@13CDallas]

Tims business is a rare quality operation. No one with this attention to detail here in OK that I have found.

[@kkroslow]

Awesome video. Great for clarifying on what to use for lawn leveling!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

No problem Keith! Glad it was helpful

[@newjoisey9424]

Thank you, Mr. George. I was planning an even more ambitious project for my backyard that didn't survive last summer's blistering heat. I killed off the remaining grass (less than 10%) last Autumn and want to cover ~3000 square ft with about 2 to 3 inches of topsoil (I also have a lot of protruding red maple tree roots that need to be covered. Keeping it to 3 inches won't require a local permit). Then when Autumn rolls around, do the planting (I recall your "I FAILED" video for Spring planting so I'm waiting). I doubt if there are any establishments as conscientious as Mr. Collins in my neck of the woods - New Joisey - but I'll shop around. Wish me luck.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

No problem boss! Good luck with your project! Keep in mind if you cover the branch with more soil they will find there way back to the top no matter how much you cover them. The roots will always want to be at the surface to get water. I have the same issue in my backyard

[@xpress144]

Mr. Tim will be getting a call from me late summer for my fall leveling project!! Thanks for the content George!!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

sweeeet! thanks Dan!

[@jstead22]

this is so fantastic that now I cant imagine getting material from my local guys

[@DevinStallings]

Thanks for doing this George! Tim Wallace is only a half hour from me and I had no idea they existed. That top dressing looks really high quality.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

No problem neighbor!

[@johnlamb487]

Down south where we have creeping warm weather grasses like centipede, sand can be very effective, especially if you have trouble with drainage. But you are correct; make sure it's dry so you can get it into the lowest spots faster.

[@TommyStarks7]

Wow. You guys are super close to me. I’ll be reaching out next spring. The last company I used gave me a yard full of weeds.

[@rikumoi3136]

Thank you for the metric conversion on the sand grain size. Greetings from Finland.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

No problem good sir

[@manofsteel6262]

Going this week to these guys to see if they can help me in a month or so with 2 to 3 yards of this stuff, thanks for the video.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

great to hear! good luck with you project!

[@michaelmaas5544]

As someone getting ready to level a mess of a lawn at my new house I really wish there was someplace like this near me.

[@Terry11111]

Very informative. Good stuff. I hope you can bring him even more business after this George.. it was nice of him to be interviewed 👍

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks Terry! I learned a lot from Tim! really enjoyed interviewing him

[@BrandonTran]

Y’all are top notch. No one does that where I live. Bucket mixed only

[@raccoonstarsmember]

Love seeing how far you've come. You, sir are a professional. Thank you for putting in this good work for us.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks boss! It’s been a fun journey 😃

[@Lbmwm3]

Outstanding Video with Phenomenal information. You allowed me to go into my pre-Lawn level mode for September. I have bumpy and lawn diverts due to the Lawnmower. I will be shopping around for a place that has a blender machine. Thank You Sir. Thank

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

No problem! Glad it helped!

[@krisroadruck5081]

Damn - I'm a couple hours south in fort wayne but I'm half tempted to bring a truck all the way up there to get something that isn't full of sticks and random clumps of clay. Absolute pride in the product here is evident.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

haha now thats some dedication! maybe someone can chime in, in the comments and help you find someone near you

[@BigFish-eo7uj]

That's a really great setup!

[@resistenciaviva1]

Hope his success becomes more known and long live to his business.

[@DaddingAllDay]

My local place doesn't screen that well. A gem for sure!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

thanks Chuck!

[@ericrath4958]

Happy I found you right at the same time I moved to the burbs! Easy vendor selection!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

happy to hear neighbor!

[@learn2lawn]

Man wish we had a company around here that cared this much. Its very hard to find dry, pulverized or screened soil in my area. The last time i ordered some we got it almost 100 miles away 😂.

[@MCMolassesOfficial]

I didn't know places like this existed. I've got to do some research. I've been hand mixing bags for the minor level, but wanted to bring the grade up 2 inches across the road. Gotta get researching!

[@SquidzitAce]

I didn't know you could level a lawn! Our lawn has lots of holes and ruts, I may have to look into doing this. I live only about 20 minutes from Bolingbrook, so I'm going to go see them. 😎

[@shadylawndude5507]

Great video man I wish there were more places like this around

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks dude!

[@kentfaver1367]

Excellent video - many thanks George.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

No problem Kent! thanks for stopping by

[@shoaibmanai1660]

Dude! Thank you so much for this video, I am planning to level my lawn this year and being in Chicago land area, I know where to go to now.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Np bro! happy to help a neighbor out!

[@lancemcque1459]

Tim is so nice. I had to watch this twice!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

My man!

[@kubotajordan9502]

This was a great video and very informative . In N FL. we don't have a place like this . Nothing covered only know of one placed that screens it not sure if they do all their soil . They mix this special blend its $ 55 a yard . Regular yellow sand down here is like 350-400 a load 18 yards . Used to work in site prep and drove dump trucks . A 10 wheel dump truck can only haul legally 20 tons most aggregate facility will only load 18 ton so they don't over load you. Most folks sell by the yard on everything if they don't get a full bucket you get ripped off. The place I goto has a bucket that 3x3x3 it's 1 yard so you pretty much get what you pay for but not always. Yes you are right about the bag soil being full of sticks and other clearing debris , also they are full of insects that will eat your plants upThanks for your videos.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks kubota! Appreciate you sharing your experiences

[@bhlavacek96]

Great video. I have been researching this process and found this video the best by far. And to make it even better is I live in Plainfield and have ordered material from Tim Wallace in the past. I had no idea they had a product like this though!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks Neighbor!

[@luismoran9425]

Tim, Bro your videos are getting more and more interesting....good job!!!😊

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

""George and thanks! appreciate it!

[@frankie385]

Oh how I wish there was a place like this in the DFW Texas area

[@greenM1221]

Wish we had a place like that out here where I live. Great video and info thank you 🙏🏽

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

No problem green! Appreciate you taking the time to comment

[@DazzleMcSizzle]

I know that place! I work down the street. Great interview, and info, they will get my business for sure! Go Cubbies!!!

[@KiwiLawnie]

Wow that topdress mix looks NICE!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

ohhh yes!

[@mikedisher30]

Nice always feels like spring , when you start your vid’s get stuff keep it up, my man 🤙😎☀️☀️

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

haha thanks Mike! it felt like spring til i woke up this morning and saw snow on the ground haha

[@ChuckSailors]

thanks to both of you! interesting stuff and helps me out!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Happy to help!

[@Striperman]

Great video George. Wish there was a place like that by me that used all the right equipment to thoroughly make the mix.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks Keith! Tims attention to detail is impeccable

[@SuperPhysiker]

Found my new supply depot! Thank you

[@nesto2302]

I never knew such a great establishment existed, thank you very much, Awesome video! Very impressive and informative.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

No problem Nesto! good to see you back for another season!

[@nesto2302]

@@PrincessCutLawnCare Always here brother, trying to learn from the best.

[@jaymetheaccountant]

Awesome content George! I will be looking for the Minneapolis version of Tim’s product this season!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks Jamie! Happy to hear as our goal was to help people find quality suppliers to find the best mixes for their leveling projects

[@richardsamski6050]

O.K., you made a really nice informative video there. Especially for your Chicago area viewers. If I was living over there, that's exactly where I would go, Tim Wallace Landscape supply. Again "GOOD" video, thank you, and thank you to Tim Wallace for taking the time.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Appreciate it Richard

[@biondatiziana]

This looks great. I wish I could find a supplier like this near me in Eastern Massachusetts.

[@programmingchicago]

Oh, now this is what I am talking about. Thanks for this video. I will check it out. I wish we had a supplier like Tim over by O'Hare!!!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

No problem neighbor!

[@philipdamask2279]

Great interview with useful information!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks Philip! Appreciate the nice comment

[@michalryndak3502]

Thanks. I will be ordering from this fall.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Good choice!

[@iaunn]

Much love from Texas! This was awesome.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Shoutout to Texas!

[@TheDylan6908]

Excellent info as usual. Thanks

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

No problem Rich! Appreciate you stopping by!

[@ericstinnett9182]

Really great video, I wish I can find a place like that in North Georgia area lol Thanks so much for the information. This will really help coming this fall

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Appreciate it Eric! Good luck with your upcoming project!

[@jeremychristensen2875]

Just leveled out my grass, can’t wait for the next top dress, should be even smoother

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

that second level will be the major game changer

[@kyleroudabush6757]

This is crazy how you can visually tell how good of a product is even from afar. I live in Washington state and I’m hella jealous. I’m almost positive NONE of the dirt/sand mixes I have from these landscaping supply companies around me are covered or dried. I live in Washington when it rains all year and it’s driving me nuts it is to in a warehouse of some sort just open air bullshit.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

if it makes you feel better, i much rather be out west than here lol

[@MrEye4get]

No places like those shown near me, but a great video that provides the information I need to mix my own.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

happy to hear we could help!

[@tomster70]

Some of the nicest top soils I've ever seen! You'd be lucky to be near Tim's business!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

forsure dude!

[@billjones3071]

Great facility, but yeah right a business like that is one in a million, I never seen a guy that is so helpful

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

No doubt!

[@allensadicario5196]

Thanks again brother always a great show

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

No problem Allen! good to see ya!

[@davecoug2000]

Awesome video!! I really wish a place like that was available in Idaho but I will be looking for sure

[@keithp115]

Very cool George! Wish I had a service like Tim’s near me in Michigan!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks Keith! Tims operation is a gem forsure!

[@Sleytrader]

Use these guys for years for sand and top soil. They are fantastic to work with. I also recommend getting mulch from them. They have a triple shred hardwood oak mulch that never washes into the yard or blows away when using a leaf blower. Its a bit pricer that other providers but you get what you pay for.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

really like their dark shredded mulch! perhaps we should do a mulch video with them as well thanks for sharing your experience Blake

[@jimlassiter749]

I wish they were here in NH. We have 'the dirt doctor' and from my first (and last) 2 yard load of top soil (which I had to hand sift with my DIY 1/4" screener), my yard became infected with pink patch and a white & a black smokey looking fungus within days... 28 years with no problem with such things until I went there... I wound up taking more than 2/3rds of the dirt to my local dump. Thankfully, I didn't put more down on my lawn but just walking around (or my dog walking) spreads it everywhere....

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Oh no! Sorry to hear Jim

[@theperfectcutlawncare]

Great info and video, George!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks Aaron!

[@henrypoth369]

I was a week late of watching this. I wish I would have done some research. I just got 6 yards of a 70/30 blend and it was clumpy as hell. Good learning lesson though. Keep up the good work.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thanks boss! And sorry to hear! How did you get rid of the clumps?

[@JimVincitore]

Great video! Very cool! LOVE IT! FUN TO WATCH!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Thank you 🤗

[@myyardtherapy]

Love this place!