How to TOP DRESS your lawn for a FLAT LEVEL surface

I am showing how to have a flat smooth lawn. This topdressing process will remove most of the uneven areas and low areas in your lawn. Over time and with repeated applications, you will have a flat even lawn that you will be proud of.
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[@ckarjala]

This entire video is simply every dad's justification to drive his quad all day without being bothered.

[@freebird7284]

just add cooler!

[@STICKYBOY214]

Once I get my bobcat, quad bike, trailer, levelling equipment, landscape rake, tons of sand and my reinforced driveway, I’ll be ready to go! Looks great 👍

[@ginoasci2876]

lololol

[@txjack1787]

Don't forget your Vans...

[@JimSpence]

And your mustache

[@johnz.2907]

Just takes sand a wheel barrow and a rake and hard work. You got the excuses.

[@tgtrax9130]

Hilarious Stephen.

[@joshdillingham1598]

I have no intention to ever level my yard. Yet, here I am.

[@rhdtv2002]

Same here..I mean I want to but I wont..

[@lawnrebel]

It's all about the entertainment factor for most. Think about HGTV..... How man is people who watch HGTV are really going to do a quarter of what they show on TV.. Very little. Thanks for watching.

[@f5tornadeau]

Knowledge is power. I may not do it, but at least I know how. I just won’t let the wife know...

[@lawnrebel]

Oh yeah... All things knowledge wise are to remain hidden from the wives

[@jpslim7279]

Phew. Not just me then.

[@robsiemens7710]

"Mommmm, that crazy neighbor guy is sweeping his lawn again!"

[@sayhoman]

My god that looks beautiful. That’s like quality golf course fairway for lawn..

[@christophershepherd1983]

Thanks for the great info. I'm trying to have the best lawn on the street and one guy has his looking like a pool table. Now I know my next move to take him down.

[@kspice2803]

This is the one of the most interesting things I've watched in a while. Different type of grass than I am used to. Neat to watch

[@35057]

I rehabbed by back yard this spring and I had to bring in about 10 tons of fill. And I managed to blend and level it all with a home made drag box I made out of 2x10 and fence fabric. towed behind my tractor. Worked amazing but I like the metal drag idea better. I can make one at work and I think I’ll do that for the fall top dress.

[@miggi2969]

"Its so much easier with a motorized something"...Amen brother...Amen!

[@black7987echo]

That’s the Murica’s way!

[@justjacqueline2004]

Love your lawn as a LookieLou from London(UK). Know the frustration of machine repairs as well.

[@jvillalaz44]

Thanks for making this video. This will help me on my lawn. This is by far the best video I've seen on leveling a lawn. Simple and to the point. Well done.

[@mburke1211]

I top-dressed my Bermuda a few times as a younger man. Now I just tolerate the bumps in my lawn. Great video.

[@nellyjizzle]

So flat and so clean! I’m planning my first sand level next spring, post fall reno.

[@lawnrebel]

you wont be dissapointed.

[@Lanaman400]

🤣! Connor! YOU ARE A LEGEND! Love your videos, the end of this one had me in stitches! 😂

[@chombersSOpA]

I've got a small area 70sq yards put down to artificial grass. Great for the kids to play on but I do appreciate the time and effort that goes into keeping a good lawn. Nice video

[@PlanetWaffleStudios]

Accidentally came across this video, I’m so glad I did. This guys my idol 😂😂 #goals

[@cashen7384]

Good job man looks great. Atvs make life so much easier for so many things especially lawn leveling. Much love from st Charles MO

[@donslawns1]

You are the drag king! 😂🤣 Keep up the great work...

[@skipwin9895]

This is great info. In fact, after I'm done flattening my lawn, I'm going to start building my levels - Kramer

[@jrfoleyjr]

I have every intention to level my lawn and I am here to see how you did it. Thank you!

[@jakecook1067]

Oh my gosh. I saw this video years ago and remembered your lawn. I went on vacation and was biking around town and saw this house that had a perfectly flat lawn and a pretty house. I literally told my friends I thought I saw it on a KZbin video. I went on Google Earth and I was right! This lawn really is as great in person.

[@chasemckeithen5206]

Fantastic job man!!! Amazing! I used to work at a golf course and you have it down. You stated you improve every season and one thing you could do is put broom heads on the topside of your drag. Once level and the sand dry, flip it to the broomhead side and drag it to work the sand in. Best of luck! I will be subscribing, awesome content!

[@davidclark39]

An old timer i knew used to drag 4'x8' piece of chain link fence with some weights across the top. Seemed to work well

[@jimg9071]

I work at a golf course and we do the same leveling process to the greens. The top dressing machine does make it easier.

[@GreenDragonPainting]

No matter how many times I watch you spread sand it NEVER gets old.

[@lawnrebel]

It's so rewarding. The results I love

[@michaelwhite6110]

His poor neighbors. They never had a chance.🤣

[@inglouriousmofo]

@street 7575 We've been using lol's and smiley's since you were in diapers kid ;P

[@madmastermat]

Ha... my new favorite Lawn rebel phrase ... “ don’t worry the grass springs back!” 😆

[@freebird7284]

it takes a leap of faith to begin this project, i've been wanting to for years just can't bring myself to start

[@blairbuttars3803]

Connor im watching these videos and im like I know this house. Im one of your UPS drivers and your yard is always immaculate.

[@LawnPusher]

yearly level lawn vid. Always a good one. PITTL!

[@lawnrebel]

Yes sir. Thank you sir

[@Mogawty]

The deleted scene at the end is exactly like Gus Johnson’s “Dad” character. Even sounds the same, that’s insane.

[@videobymark]

It does lol

[@williamgates2466]

Thanks Connor for explaining this. I really understand it when you explain these things. Thanks

[@BigD1957]

Wow. Just happened on this video. Moved to a house where the backyard needs serious leveling. Just about to get to soil, but this is the answer. Plus, I live in FL and all the yards are sand any way! Heck, there are 22 million people here all living on sand. Thanks!

[@matthewdoggett1595]

Another great ‘how to video’! The new grass in cotton wood corner looks like it has come on really well. Hopefully the cores have broken down for your first reel mow. 👍

[@daltonwhitaker5834]

Imagine this guy catching your dog taking a dump on his yard 😝😂

[@dieselram05]

Now that’s funny!!!

[@Earthau]

I love your work and your passion Connor!

[@michelziegler]

Best dad ever !!

[@accessfm]

You need a lawn lute... Basically a broom version of your welded drag. They are used on bowling greens and golf greens in the UK

[@jakewitter6298]

I just saw this video. It really is a great video. Most people think that leveling and flattening out or yards this it takes excavation compound first. remember ANY type of sand even on the cheapest of budgets is the ONLY way to accomplish this job. Well done showing all of the different ways to do it. 1 suggestion, use a cement rake, it will replace your landscape take forever!

[@lawnrebel]

Ohhhhhh good idea 💡

[@BroBuilds]

I appreciated your use of the word "broom" as a verb. I say the same thing, and people just don't get it - it's completely different from sweeping!

[@lawnrebel]

Damn straight

[@vazz22]

Thanks Conner, for the video tips....this will be my October lawn project!

[@airadaimagery692]

Add a piece of chain linked fencing behind your drag, the same size as your drag, and it helps out a lot. You won’t have to drag quite as much with the added assistance. You might have to weave a piece of rebar, or a pipe through the very rear of the fencing to make it lay flat and give it a little extra weight, but it works out great. One time I burned an old box spring from a bed to where it was just a bunch of springs exposed, and then through some cinder blocks on the top of it for weight, and that works too... lol

[@johnhamilton9229]

Your leveling videos get better every time. Extra wheaties in the morning might help with tight things.

[@willgaukler8979]

... I hear the good cardio workout going on there too ...

[@drmoynihan]

The first thing I noticed in the opening minutes were the brown bald areas. My lawn is not level even though I have tried over the years. But my whole lawn is lush green grass. I love healthy grass more than flat dirt. You have done an amazing work - Each to their own. :)

[@c_wonder]

pride in ownership. rare, but love to see it

[@seansmidwestlawn8991]

What would the late summer be without a Connor Ward lawn leveling video!?! Love it!

[@Kazepdp]

Connor, how much flatter do you need the lawn?!?!! It's already picture perfect.

[@atuber7301]

He’s going for that Rick and Morty flat

[@Norbert091081]

Great video again...love what you doing...every and every year...❤️❤️❤️

[@BMTVMeditationandSleep]

Looks so amazing! such a great job

[@chaugen1]

I did this to my lawn this past spring and it was awesome. We aren't quite to #lawnrebel status but a lot better than we were

[@lbaxterheuer]

Would you provide a update on side with plugs vs side without plugs? Great video, many thanks

[@TheLawnShark]

Watching sand leveling never gets old!

[@user-kf8qc7cx4n]

We sit that too when we lived in Atlanta. We lived on on a golf course and top dressed our lawn 7 years in a row. It was cut with a reel mower and looked like glass. 👍😊

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

"Bermuda, that stuff is like a weed"... LOL😂👍👊

[@YardGuy]

That is where the dislikes are from.....

[@seanhatch4425]

One mans weed is another man's grass...Bermuda!

[@lawnrebel]

Grows "like" a weed

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

@@lawnrebel i stand corrected

[@HaydenDuty]

he is too powerful, his dad levels are over 9000!

[@fredrikhaslerud1538]

Love it!! Best lawn tips on KZbin!

[@sirraymondluxuryyacht8131]

great way of leveling a lawn! I don't have a lawn but it's interesting to see how it's done!

[@drumermp]

I too dislike people who over tighten oil filters! “They need to be beaten” 😂😂😂

[@petero2693]

Agreed..

[@ballsthatclank]

Sometimes I stick a screwdriver through oil filters if I can't get enough leverage with my hands. Last resort and messy but It can work in a pinch.

[@alexanderbaxter2200]

Has no one heard of a strap wrench?!

[@chasingthefish9042]

Best part of this method? When it doesnt work and you end up with the filter ripped in half.

[@ballsthatclank]

@@chasingthefish9042 That's a pisser offer.

[@DonaldsonClan]

Hats off to you sir. I hate my lawn. Seems like such a waste of time and effort.

[@mikewright9547]

Man best video ever on this. I’m ordering my sand this weekend. Unfortunately I will be doing it all by hand but what a great idea

[@TurfCulture]

I just did 6 tons by hand, wishing that I had a motorized something the entire time.

[@Smokeyr67]

Just think how much fitter you are after doing it😁👍

[@chiggedycheckyoself]

I wish a had a great mustache like that so I would have the courage to do more around the house myself.

[@syoung20001]

Try testosterone injections and see what happens 😂

[@Matthew-yi3bm]

Hard working man. Great video Thanks

[@tautliners]

Nice garden. To all Americans, the green bit is your garden, the hard concrete bit is a yard. Listen and learn.

[@nickharding2253]

Let’s see more of the she shed and how it’s coming along

[@droctagon9842]

right that shed is so boss looking..

[@FylerTarlow]

Connors she shed is sweeter than my house

[@nickharding2253]

Connor was the first “lawn” channel I happened across and became fascinated with his no bs style. I’ve always been into building shows and Connors videos on the she shed deserve more credit and time.

[@GiovanniGiorgo]

It's not a she shed, gender neutral

[@FylerTarlow]

He/She Shed

[@MrBigal123123]

seems like when you give it that half turn, you almost need a pipe wrench to take it off lol happens every time

[@willmartin4477]

Awesome vid. I have had some ideas in my head and you just completed the puzzle with this vid. Thank you

[@HIM7597]

That was awesome to watch! Great vid and great advice!

[@ajyeepin8]

come to boise i just bought an Acre that is gorgeous but it is bumpy when mowing! come show me haha

[@itshomelife]

Still a classic...."Don't believe everything you hear on KZbin".

[@richardharwell]

I'm going to do a project like this in a couple of weeks, thank God I only have 4000 ft² to do. This will be my 1st time doing a top dress I want to get my lawn ready for a reel mower.

[@jamesmasanja1963]

Lovely from Tanzania 🇹🇿 thank you for updates,,, welcome Tanzania

[@Naatuma]

I'm low key ashamed of my lawn after watching this. You can easily lose a shoe to a pot hole while walking around.

[@CptStankFanger]

It's not the lawns fault..

[@chadbro1799]

Why not have a row of broom heads on the back of your drag?

[@Opiti72]

Man, I have to this, I have a beautiful St. Augustine that took me a while to grow, so not an easy decision. I think I will start with one area and see how it goes. Thanks for posting, great job!!

[@chrisdelacroix1231]

You sure did put the labor in. Big yard and great results.

[@daza2020]

Just in case no one asked from Australia 🇦🇺 Mr ward how do you get your lawn so flat 😅😅😅

[@alexthai4957]

My ex-wife found a way to eliminate my fun hobbies and any attempt to seek adventure. I feel your pain watching a grown man dedicate so much energy just to make a lawn look perfect. 3 years ago, I traded in the ex for a newer model and never looked back. My lawn looks mediocre now but life has never been better. Excellent video and editing, just don't forget to focus on what really counts as life is short.

[@lawnrebel]

Great comment. Thanks for watching

[@fre78edom]

I was thinking he must be in great shape outdoors all day raking and shoveling. But man what alot of work...

[@Vintage.Mindset]

Putting that Honda 90 to work! The engine is based on the old 70cc engine from the 70s. A truly underappreciated and durable workhorse of an engine.

[@av3s763]

I watched your video about building the drag when it was originally posted. But I thought heavier is always better so I built it out of the heaviest gauge 3” material I could find. Don’t assume that heavier is better. It can actually rip the lawn out if the high spots if the lawn is at all wet and you don’t have a fairly level lawn to begin with. I’m in my first season of a completely new lawn and it’s been incredibly dry even with occasional watering. Irrigation gos in this fall and then I need to figure out how to get rid of the massive amount of crab grass that grew from the big box store seed I used. Live and learn...

[@sfajack262]

What's up with that one spot left of the garage that appears to have a hard time growing grass?

[@lawnrebel]

It got washed out during seed and or not enough water

[@jan-hg9vi]

Who care it grass.

[@aurizx8079]

I swear listening to this guy he sounds like the dude from Trailer Park boys.

[@cliffpalermo]

Sounds like Randy just needs to take his shirt off and grab some Popsicle. Maybe he can give us a Mr. Lahey next vid.

[@familybarton]

The OG sand lawn leveler!

[@josephramirez4551]

Awesome Job Connor! Wife and I love it!

[@ReelLowDad]

I wonder how that lawn drag would work spreading frosting on a giant lawn sized cake??

[@markcaldwell3978]

That would be super sick!

[@RaulSachsCarrillo]

Lol

[@TheLawnGuardian]

This is the million dollar question everyone has been wanting to know.

[@Lawnvolution]

Hey! Connor- How you get that lawn so smooth like that?!😎👊

[@lawnrebel]

Great question. Keep watching

[@Lawnvolution]

Connor Ward 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@philonetic321]

@@lawnrebel Could probably use a leaf blower in some instances.

[@Indyken]

Great job sir!! My clients always panic on the day we scalp them and apply the sand. I tell them I'm blocking their phone number for 10 days and then I'll call them. It works every time

[@lawnrebel]

Now THAT is a good idea. That first ten days can be a stressor

[@aevoss]

Love your video. You are a natural. Keep em coming. Lots of info here. Thank you.

[@69mjar]

This definitely isn't as easy as it seems. Definitely have to have the right equipment and cut grass super short. I had a hard time finding the correct sand and was charged way too much. I called the cement companies and they didn't know why I was calling them. Lol.I ended up paying 300.00 for 8 tons of crappy sand that ended up giving me a yard full of weeds. I needed 21_2 times that much sand but gave up.

[@lawnrebel]

Call the golf courses and ask them where they get their sand. Try to talk to the superintendent

[@swtexan6502]

How many times have you done that to your lawn?

[@lawnrebel]

Like 5 ish. Gets better and better every time

[@Cgxy2024]

Envy you have the leisure time to do this.

[@dareblack5833]

Thanks man. Hope my lawn will get there

[@fishstickkitty8068]

Sooo the moral of this story is: I can’t level my lawn!! 😀

[@idaholawnboss]

There’s the 🦍 cart again! #giveaway Rebel you’re such level kind of guy 😜 Thought this wasn’t a “how-to” channel?!

[@pluto1jack]

Beautiful Lawn

[@RyRyWags]

Thanks for the tips, my lawn is bumpier than a city street without a pothole budget.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

So much how to content in this video that I don't even know what to say...

[@lawnrebel]

oh yeah? WHERE PAL

[@lawndreams5952]

Personally, I can’t get past the truck on the driveway

[@crudnick]

Ryan when would be the best time to do this in Minnesota and would you suggest sand or more of a black dirt for my region?

[@83Yankee]

@@lawndreams5952 that’s the advantage of a properly planned and built driveway.

[@lawndreams5952]

@@83Yankee foresight is a beautiful thing brother! ✌🏻 may be laying a new one myself in the next year or so and this comment has reminded me I need to ensure I’m prepared!

[@b1gdave514]

Do you have to flat'n a lawn when the earth is already flat😂😂😂? Asking for a friend..

[@paulloubser2399]

Hello from South Africa love your videos keep it up!

[@BeeDedicated]

I can't wait for the summer for this reason. I'm in South Carolina where the heat is miserable. Wife and kids aside, my spring and summer revolves around the "6 B's": Baseball, barbecue, bermuda, beer, bwhiskey, and my Baroness.