AN EASY WAY to LEVEL YOUR LAWN with everything you need to get it right

Welcome to an easy way to level your lawn with everything you need to get it right. I will be showing you step by step how to fix bumpy lawns. From how to prepare the lawn before you begin. How to find the low spots the material I am using today is USGA sand to level my lawn.
I will be looking at different tools and methods. professional vs DIY. And show you how the pros do it
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:09 Some quick tips
00:40 What we are levelling the lawn with
00:50 How to tell where on the lawn needs to be levelled
01:36 Leveling the lawn with sand
04:22 Tools needed to level your lawn and spread the sand
08:27 Conclusion and final thoughts on the best methods and tools.
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[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks for watching 😍 If you are new to the channel please subscribe 🔨 DIY drag mat - amzn.to/2Ww8ztJ This video covers everything about the sand that I use kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ2keWeBiqidfdk

[@RonHenry]

This video Robbie. I like how you showed using basic tools found around the house all the way to a lawn lute. Great content!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks Ron 👍 I'm always trying to break down professional methods on lawncare and show my viewers how they can take methods used by golf courses etc and apply it to their own lawns.

[@4u2nvme4ever]

I love how you give cheaper options. I actually have 4 of those black mats for a home gym in the garage, might pinch one now!!!! Mat seems less effort, and better on the old back!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

I'm always looking to save you guys the cash 😁👍💰

[@Danny-fz6og]

I had a mole who trashed my lawn within a year of having new turf layed ☹️. Now I have a task to fix so all tips or videos would be useful.

[@taylorwatson88]

Top dressing and levelling this week, it’ll be my first go at it. Time to put everything Premier Lawns has taught me into practice! Thanks Robbie!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Happy days!

[@leoncomar2038]

good tip about storing the mat robbie, the one i made gets in the way of getting my mower out. Now i'll just leave it on the floor. Thanks.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

No probs 👍

[@Irelandwithoutborders]

My goodness I'm going to now have go out with my brush, to brush in sand soon, the neighbours will think I have lost the plot completely. I have been taken out weeds with my steak knive and a bucket for the last two days. Thanks Rob again for more humiliation in my estate. Jiffyman

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Legend, just wait until they see you out with the drill.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIPJY4NphptrjtE

[@aldursys]

I had a rubber crumb kids play surface patio put down. Every spring after it had dried I would go out and vacuum it with a Dyson to get the loose crumb up. Once you've done that, nothing embarrasses you any more.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks for watching 😍 If you are new to the channel please subscribe 🔨 DIY drag mat - amzn.to/2Ww8ztJ

[@jamesbourne8595]

Hi Robbie what do you think about the thicker 23mm mat? Would heavier be better? Great videos thank you.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@jamesbourne8595 it might be a tad heavier to pull

[@21ARUNDEL]

Just placed my order

[@vitavide]

Thank you for comparing these different leveling systems and for those good advices.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

👍👍👍

[@favouritemoon4133]

This advice worked out really well for me because I already have one of those huge mats outside my back door! Top tips, thanks so much.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Perfect 👍

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

I am going to find a restaurant kitchen mat today to hook to my little JD Tractor, this is brilliant.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Sounds great 👍❤️

[@user-wz2ye7uj8s]

شكرا جزيلا على هذه البساطة والاحتراف هذا دليل جيد لنا وجهد عظيم اخي

[@kennethbrank2502]

The pallet drag is a great idea! Thanks for the video

[@Premier_lawns_official]

No probs 👍

[@rhysyb]

I've just brought my first home an I'm a landscaper myself just started the garden aiming for bowling green flat 😏🥺😂

[@radouanourbia4381]

Beautiful job. Thank you for all conseils . Congratulations from french. Merci

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thank you very much!

[@yathatisgood]

I find that on bare soil a reversible lute it great at cut and filling soil if you flip it over to the sharper side.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks for the tip

[@rugs108]

Robbie Thanks for the video . I’m doing a lawn for a charity project in September so appreciate the tips

[@Premier_lawns_official]

What and who is that for

[@rhysyb]

I was thing when's the brush coming out 🤣🤣 first time I did it I came up with the genius idea to use my artificial grass power brush created a sand storm lol

[@davel831]

Robbie do you time this always right!! Looking at top dressing levelling reseeding this week ! You are a star as always cheers mate ! Pint still here on the bar for you

[@Premier_lawns_official]

😁😁😁😁 Happy to help! 😁😁😁😁

[@ovanes_81]

Thank you very much! A lot of useful information. Like and greetings from Russia.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Рад, что вам понравилось! Приветствие из Северной Ирландии

[@theurbanghost]

I really appreciate your videos. This one and the scarifying one especially as building work has ruined my front lawn. Can't wait for the warmer weather now to start the repair work. Thanks again and God bless 🙏

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks very much ❤️

[@solidsoldier9021]

WOW!!! SOLDIER, YOUR RIGHT, THIS VIDEO HERE. GOT SMILING AND GRINNING, I'M MOTIVATED, JUST SUBSCRIBED 👍 GREAT JOB.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Good man, welcome to the team!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

If you like top dressing videos and want to see how they do it on a golf course, check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eae5pZ2GjcybnaM

[@solidsoldier9021]

@@Premier_lawns_official Ok, thank you so much

[@solidsoldier9021]

@@Premier_lawns_official Thanks

[@solidsoldier9021]

@@Premier_lawns_official Hey Mr. Robbie, could I make a drag mat out of a small chain link fence?

[@Anonymous-md2qp]

Using a mat is a brilliant idea!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

It works a treat 😊

[@fitacola88]

Just made that drag mat you recomended. I'm very happy with the results, thanks!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

They work really well, store it flat not rolled up

[@GHOOGLEMALE]

Lovely job - Fantastic lawn and garden

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks 🙏👍

[@mickodonnell890]

Great video Robbie and brilliant tips. I have one of those mats I bought 4 years ago for using in the caravan awning but decided it was way to heavy and it's still in the bag! It's 1.5 x 0.9 m and only 8.11 kgs but I am sure it will suit my needs. So that's a job for my list tomorrow once I find some rope ha! Cheers, great work 🙂 (Edit: I found rope I'd bought from one of my trips to our favorite well-known German stores where the middle aisle has many useful things to buy just in case you might need them! 😀 )

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Happy to help!

[@black_moon666]

Отличные советы, всё понятно на интуитивном уровне. Однозначно лайк!

[@johnmcgowanireland695]

Looks easy as long as you have a lawn as level as the one you’re working on .

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Little and often is key

[@bma4203]

A compost spreader such as the “landzie” does pretty damn good job of spreading “dried” sand.. I actually bought a WALENSEE as it’s 50-60$ less then the landzie. Imo the welensee is better then the landzie and for less$$. Lobe the tool. Spreads sand dirt compost perfectly ..

[@Premier_lawns_official]

I didn't get the chance to try the landzie with sand so don't know to be honest

[@RoadMonkey34]

At first i thought it is not in English🤣 I needed a minute to adjust

[@Premier_lawns_official]

We have English subtitles available on all my videos 😂 for people that don't understand my northern Irish accent. Welcome to the channel ☺️

[@barryparks8055]

Very useful! Thanks a lot

[@Premier_lawns_official]

👍👍👍

[@shaunkilcourse8097]

Excellent video and channel thanks 🙏🏻

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks for the feedback 😃🙏🙏🙏

[@TimCBuilders]

I can't believe you're in N.I.So awesome. Your place looks like Bermuda.

[@roger4880]

Going to try the mat, my lute is ridiculously heavy. I've used a wide broom for renovations and also dew removal, great simple tool 👍

[@Premier_lawns_official]

There is a reason golf courses etc use mats - its fast and easy.

[@guymauve0]

Do not understand how a mat can fix a bumpy lawn. It’s not rigid

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@guymauve0 again it depends on the undulations on the lawn 👍

[@wardwyseur]

@@guymauve0 maybe tie rods onto the mat like every foot apart

[@therichtershow]

Very educational, thanks for the video!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kingsleyclark7240]

Hi Robbie, thanks for another great video l am going renovate my lawn in the next week and I would like you to confirm I’m doing it right as it is my first time Mow, scarify, mow, hollow time Aeriate, fertilise, seed, Spread 70/30, then water and cover with fleece. As I say it’s my first time and I don’t want to go pear shape Thanks for your time mate

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Sounds right, food luck with your project 👍❤️

[@kingsleyclark7240]

@@Premier_lawns_official Thanks a lot Robbie keep ‘em coming for us novices Brilliant help😀

[@theoldtimeywoodworker2488]

Great video again Robbie. I use a pallet myself for leveling but I love how that mat works too. May switch to that.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Pallet works, bit heavy though. We used one to level the lawn last year

[@cashcash5711]

Thank you for sharing … helps a lot that you tell us how that tools work 👍

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Glad to help

[@andrewmallard2301]

Great content again. Thank you.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks ☺️

[@scottellwoodgardening287]

Great video as always Robbie.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks Scott 😊

[@goldfish02rex]

Wow the guys lawn is like a pond on a calm day. Nice job, sir.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks 🙏

[@21ARUNDEL]

This vid has been a revelation. I can see how important sand is now. I want to level my clumpy weedy lawn. Is this the correct order? Cut...add After Cut ...level with sand ..then if necessary add some compost mixed with seeds? I hope to do some of this over Easter. I wish you were here in London...I'd get you round. 😄👌

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Sounds like a great plan 👍

[@mowtownni4587]

My weapon of choice for levelling, prior to seeding or preparing the area for turfing is an old 12ft aluminium ladder with a rope tied to each end. For more weight I add a plank of weight and a couple of concrete blocks. Does an awesome job.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

That will do it too 👍😁

[@adejohnston6831]

I made my own lawn rake , Isaw a vid on youtube how to make one and found some aluminium box lying around on site. But its a uphill battle when you have four crazy border collies ripping up the grass :)

[@Premier_lawns_official]

The collies will make that a challenge all right. Bella used to be a tear away but has calmed down. 4 Bella's... Well that would be crazy 😧

[@adejohnston6831]

@@Premier_lawns_official I have a Bella , Tippy , luna and a Jess . And Bella is the nuts one .haha

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@adejohnston6831 Luckily my Bella has calmed down, used to be nuts though!

[@gedeuchnixan3830]

I don´t even know why I watched this video but it sure was fun to watch.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks!

[@simaccormack3937]

What do you think of plastic lawn reinforcement buried under the grass? Was thinking of putting it under my lawn for football use.. not sure what type of grass to use, either.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

For a high traffic area like where the kids use as goal it works well for

[@MrLazze81]

Don’t know if you’ve covered in a previous episode, but what should I do if I have pretty big “holes” in my lawn? The lawn was in pretty bad shape when we bought the house and now I’m trying to restore it to its former glory. But there are massive, like dips that makes it very uneven.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

I got you covered, here you go :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aandh6COaZKGiqM

[@MrLazze81]

@@Premier_lawns_official Awesome! Thanks

[@berniemoscrop5332]

I've got one or two lawns that i'm planning on doing shortly but i was thinking of using compost Robbie.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Compost is great for seeding no good for levelling

[@andybell4329]

Lawn lutes are very expensive the drag mat looks an economic alternative. Certainly going to follow up on this.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Costs around £35

[@mtvoss7595]

Love your videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thank you ❤️👍

[@colliegardenmaintenance729]

Cheers Robbie. Good one. Neil

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Great job thanks for sharing cheers

[@Premier_lawns_official]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@Trickey1]

Can you advise a worm deterrent on a close cut quality lawn ? when wet they dont brush up and if missed make a spot on the lawn like concrete..

[@Premier_lawns_official]

There isn't much on the market in the UK now for worm control

[@camkai1998]

Serious question: my back garden is a mixture of weeds and wildgrass. It’s lumpy and bumpy. How would I get rid of weeds only.

[@FIamingMoeBUBU]

Nice one Robbie, fed up of dragging the pallet around the lawn so I’ve just ordered the mat. Cheers mate 👍🏻

[@Premier_lawns_official]

👍👍👍👍

[@IrishRanger2452]

Ive got a really heavy lute I bought on ebay, your dead right, its a workout and a half and my lawn is quite small, but I think a mat would be too big, so really, its horses for courses I suppose.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Yes, small spaces a lute is probably better or if your lawn is really uneven. We use a professional drag mat for nearly all the topdressing we do

[@GC987]

Another great video. When you renovated & overseed it would have been as level as you could get it - so for clarity please can you confirm : 1) a soil/compost mix on top of seed is appropriate? 2) Top dressing with USGA or 70/30 sand is primarily to fill in any small dips, voids & imperfections ? The use of say a Landsee compost spreader (I’m not promoting such) would distribute nutrients in the form of a compost (as opposed to sand - having very little nutrients). Your point about ( 100% ? ) compost alone being a poor levelling medium is interesting & noteworthy. I suppose I’m clarifying…… sand, soil & compost all have a place & their uses in lawn care ?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Hi Graeme My lawn is built from 70/30 sand/soil so there is a lot of sand already there. 70/30 is great for levelling or soil (screened is best) Compost is no good as it breaks down I didn't on this occasion want to get into why I'm using sand and everyone else should use soil as that would cause some confusion I always try and encourage people to use soil over everything else. But yes you are right in your comment

[@GC987]

@@Premier_lawns_official Thanks very much for taking the time to reply. Have a great weekend.

[@crossmr]

You should show how to level a lawn that's seen some wars. This is a near perfect lawn.

[@ZeZje]

Great video. I just bought a drag mat thanks to your videos. What's the best period to overseed? Now or around March? Greetings from Belgium

[@Premier_lawns_official]

I like this time of year best as the soil stays warm, but things start to dampen down as September rolls on

[@bram7659]

Greta video and channel. Does the grass grow up through the sand ok?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Yes the Key thing is not to cover it to much

[@tatsnall]

Hi Robbie, really liking your videos, we moved into our house last year and the gardens weren’t looked after at all so these videos are a great help. Robbie, how much grass did the 1 ton of sand cover? Many thanks, looking forward to watching and learning more from you

[@Premier_lawns_official]

It will really depend on the lawn, the humps and hollows etc. 1 ton might only do 100m other gardens it might do 250m2

[@IBSR]

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[@IBSR]

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[@Jimc1390]

Robbie would you use the mat on new top soil for a new lawn for leveling before seeding?, Or after applying seed? Thanks

[@Premier_lawns_official]

This video should help kzbin.info/www/bejne/fna0YmCnr9mpe7s

[@eugeniucastravet4222]

Great job...!!! What kind of sand are you using for topdressing please?? Any links where to get it from?? Thank you in advance

[@Premier_lawns_official]

The sand I use is hard to get in small quantities, it's called USGA sand. Best to phone around some quarries local to you

[@eugeniucastravet4222]

@Premier Lawns ok thanks for your advice... Good luck buddy!!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@eugeniucastravet4222 your welcome

[@em1civiccoupe]

Love these videos. Always learn something. Where i live USGA sand isnt available. Which alternative is best for use on my lawn. Is play sand or river sand ok?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Let's turn it around, do you have sandy soil? If not a high quality screened topsoil may suit your needs better

[@Familygarden88]

Can I use building or play sand to level the lawn? Thanks

[@Premier_lawns_official]

You can use whatever you like, the question is should you?

[@tadmarshall2739]

This whole concept of using sand to level your lawn seems to only be appropriate for fairly minor imperfections. I have a depression in my lawn caused by the removal of a tree trunk some years ago and the deepest part of the depression is around 6 inches. I'm not sure that there is a solution short of digging up most of the lawn, adding dirt and recreating the grass layer.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

This video is perfect for you kzbin.info/www/bejne/aandh6COaZKGiqM

[@Kesa47]

Brilliant, thank you and very well explained. It looks like the grass was quite short at the start whereas my "lawn" is quite bumpy and to get it that short I would end up with bare patches. So do I need to attack the bumps and reduce them first, or maybe fill the holes somehow? Thanks

[@steviedj6730]

2:38 looks like a Neil buchanan art attack picture

[@tro8191]

Thank u Robbie I like your explanations! I’ve never seen the mat method. I work in a restaurant kitchen , maybe I’ll borrow one and try that! I’m planning on doing multiple steps in a few weeks... dethatch, aerate, overseed. I assume leveling would come after aeration? Can u advise? Thank u sir!

[@finnjohnson7022]

What about ya Robbie fantastic 👏 video as usual

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks Finn 😊

[@brianandtarryn]

Excellent tips, thank you. Do you have any suggestions on how to get rid of moles?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

We don't have moles in northern Ireland

[@brianandtarryn]

@@Premier_lawns_official Thank you for the response. I wish the same was true in my back yard.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@brianandtarryn haha no probs 👍 hope you have a great weekend

[@KT-sg4pl]

Loving the videos Robbie, i had my lawn dug up and replaced 2 months ago, it was so bad it needed 5t of top soil to get it slightly level, however, the team that did it were not as careful as you and there are some major undulations in it. How would i best address this? In places some of the dips are about 2 inch's in depth.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Get them back to fix it.

[@blkmaverick03]

I live in the States, DC to be exact. I'm preferring to try to rehab my lawn. I have a Dethatcher that has a scarifying feature. I also need to level my lawn, so I'm going to do the mat. Should I do the dethatcher before or after the leveling? Also, can incorporate overseeding into this process? Thank you. Loved video!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Hey Teddy, welcome to the channel! Dethatch first, then seed, then level, mat in and feed

[@Swanlenid]

Hello! Great tutorial! Is this a technique that I can use if my garden has "deep holes" (3-7cm deep, completely unleveled) ?

[@AliAhmad-gr6hk]

If your lawn is high in clay what should I use ? Sand or top soil

[@Premier_lawns_official]

compost

[@sanjaip]

Thanks for the video. You say not to use compost. What about top soil?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Yes soil is perfect, compost is no good as it breaks down it will cause the surface to be uneven. Here is a video of my using soil to topdress kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWPFlaKQrdydjNE

[@ronmccullock1407]

Fantastic video Robbie I have used both the drag mat and lute when I was an apprentice the mat was better for a large lawn a firm called Sisis made the drag mat and lute

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Sisis make some great tools. The lute is too much like hard work for me haha

[@ronmccullock1407]

@@Premier_lawns_official the lute was indeed hard work okay for a small area. The council I worked for 42 years ago had a Sisis Auto Trac for the sports centre were there had 4 football pitches and 2 rugby pitches plus an all weather surface it was like gravel on top of a hardcore base. The Auto Trac was a ride on machine which used a selection of implements like roller, lute and a rake

[@james-iw8ky]

Robbie, can you recommend any were in the North down area we're you can purchase desent sand for the lawn, thanks, Jim.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Best to phone round the quarrys

[@tinybubbles3724]

I live where there is endless freeze thaws. My lawn is like walking on golf balls. No point top dressing. My lawn can be up to 3" higher than my concrete in winter.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Where are you located?

[@tinybubbles3724]

@@Premier_lawns_official wisconsin usa. In a winter season the temp passes thru freezing daily for atleast 3 months

[@retoulrichgareus3457]

Robbie - love you videos and obviously your lovely English accent. I have a quick question: I have a pretty decent size of lawn and unfortunately not easily accessible. The main issue I have is the subject of your video. The question does leveling the lawn in small steps make sense or would you recommend to take the hustle and ask a delivery company to deliver 2-3 tons of soil/ sand?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

First up, I'm from Northern Ireland, not english ffs 💩 How much material you will need will depend on your own yard. My lawn was pretty level to start with...

[@retoulrichgareus3457]

@@Premier_lawns_official …my sincere apologies. Your Irish accent!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@retoulrichgareus3457 😂😂😂😂😂💥💯

[@albertol1529]

I’m being a bit dim here, Robbie, but how does this help? Will the grass root into this and smooth out the bumps or is it just the sand levelling the ground? Won’t the sand blow away? Will it compress when mowing? I’ve got a really bumpy lawn with areas probably a good 3 or 4cm above the main level. Will that need tons of top soil to fix, rather than sand? Sorry to be an eegit!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Sand won't blow away. My lawn is made from 70/30. The 70 is sand and the 30 is soil It helps level out small holes in the lawn For most lawns, soil is a much better option 👍

[@albertol1529]

@@Premier_lawns_official thanks very much, I’m guessing the roots bind it like on the sand dunes. I’ll give it a try, thank you.

[@keithyoung6812]

Love the videos Robbie. Just bought a new house and the garden needs TLC and would love to do the majority of the work myself. Where do I start??? Should I start with scarifying, aerate, over-seed?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Check out the premier lawns community group on Facebook, they can help with that 👍

[@keithyoung6812]

@@Premier_lawns_official Thanks Robbie, appreciate the steer 👍🏼

[@kellyhay79]

How long after spreading the sand do I have to wait until I can cut the lawn and not throw all the sand away with the mower?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

That depends on height of cut, how much sand you used, what length it is, how fast it grows,

[@simonedmonds3141]

The lawn looks fabulous. Can I ask, when you killed it off, you didn't remove the turf. In what circumstances do you feel the turf should be removed or is it enough to heavily scarify? Cheers.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

It's a lot more expensive and time consuming to lift the turf off Here is the playlist all about that video and where I got to with my lawn How to transform ugly grass lawn into an amazing and beautiful lawn. With Step by step instructions for beginners, DIY and professionals alike: kzbin.info/aero/PLV0W3KNEKSkLBBbf9FwRcszJEiCqGZIdb

[@simonedmonds3141]

@@Premier_lawns_official thanks Robbie

[@MP-ee9jw]

Love the content! How do you seed your lawn with a dog?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

What do you mean, the dog 🐕🐶 doesn't present a problem

[@MP-ee9jw]

@@Premier_lawns_official thanks for responding mate. I was referring to the risk of seeds becoming lodged in the dogs paws, do you fence off the area after overseeing/topdressing?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@MP-ee9jw I have never done that

[@geoffreyedmundson9928]

Robbie what would you recommend to top dress the lawn with I have a fine lawn made up of fescue and Bent. When I originally laid the lawn it was on a loam and sand mix.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

That sounds like a nice lawn, good sand if you can get it. You should contact some local golf clubs, even walk in and have a chat with the greenkeeepers and ask where they buy their sand. The key thing is if you start using sand, get the right stuff and keep using it. This video should be useful to you kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmTZY5psfd6VptU

[@Anderzander]

What would you do for raised bits of the lawn - my lawn seems to end up full of small bumps ..

[@Premier_lawns_official]

I have a new planned later in the year on this. Either fill in the hollows or remove soil from the bumps

[@Mezgerdriver]

I have a ride on mower and would love to get the nice lines that you have on your lawn, any tips? I use a mulching plug, not sure if that makes a difference. Great channel. What about ye!

[@jamestourish2744]

Any advice for removing

[@Premier_lawns_official]

You need to dig it out

[@jamestourish2744]

@@Premier_lawns_official it only went in this week unfortunately, around 280T but the quality of it wasnt great. Had a grading rake bucket in and was hoping there is some machine out there for the smaller stuff. Its a shame you guys dont cover tyrone lol. Great videos!

[@PappyNet01]

Why would you want a flat lawn? What happens during heavy rain showers? Where does the rain water runoff drain?

[@DavidBoyes]

Do you have a link for the silver lawn level?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

No I'm afraid I don't

[@anntuck-brown9108]

What is the best lawn sand to level a lawn. I only have a small lawn but it’s very undulating?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

A good screened topsoil

[@logmeindangit]

I have a BAW problem. (Big-ass worms) they build worm-poop mounds a coupld inches or so high. When I mow with a heavy rider, they get smooshed flatter, but not flat. Then, the BAWs build the mounds again. I don't want to kill them, because the lawn itself is healthy and the soil is very alive, but I sure wish I didn't get bounced around so much when I mow with the rider. I'm old, but when i was little, I remember my older brother putting 2 metal rods in the grass and connecting them to an electrical cable. He would then plug it in to house power, and the worms couldn't get out of the ground fast enough. He wanted worms for fishing. I just want to get mine to go somewhere else. Don't want to kill them, just move them. Any ideas? Do I do what my brother did? Maybe with less power?

[@oxymoron-om5xm]

i have a lawn 10m x 4m... do you think a rubber mat 1m x 0.5m is good/ heavy enough to level a lawn that was freshly turfed over 5 inch of new top soil 5 months ago??

[@Premier_lawns_official]

That's not really what it does to be honest

[@luisugarte578]

What kind of grass you use?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Dwarf rye and fescue

[@andrewoates7850]

Love the content 👍How many tons of sand did that take?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Hard to say as it wasn't in a bag. No more than a ton. A bit less even

[@andrewoates7850]

@@Premier_lawns_official thanks for such a prompt answer. I'm looking forward to getting my new home and garden soon your tips will come in handy the lawn is a bit scruffy to say the least

[@sanjaip]

One one part of the side of my lawn, the last 20 inches or so slopes down slightly all the way to the edge. It’s about 2 metres in length What’s the best way to level this section ?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

That sounds much more like a landscaping project that topdressing. Maybe would need to build the bank up with something then bring in soil to level

[@petebusch9069]

How does adding 1mm of sand do anything for leveling?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Little and often is key

[@allanreid6612]

Hi Robbie, Need to overseed and do some levelling on a clay soil based lawn. Am I best to fill big dips with sports sand and then a layer of soil for the seed the soil ontop of the seed too? Or would the levelling and overseeing need to be done at different stages? I'm keen to use the sports sand to try and improve drainage. Started drilling today to aerate too - given its a clay based soil, am I best leaving the holes empty and open or filling with sand? Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Premier_lawns_official]

It's hard to grow grass in sand. A good screened topsoil or 70/30 is what I would use

[@allanreid6612]

@@Premier_lawns_official a 70/30 for the overseeding and levelling out? Thanks for the quick reply 🙂

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@allanreid6612 yes for both :)

[@Alan-om8mr]

Been watching you channel for a while now and love the content. Recently moved house and the lawns needed a lot of work. Still not to my liking so im going to do a full lawn renovation in a few weeks time. Looking for some advice though, for a tree root protruding out of the lawn and lots of other separate roots about an inch or so in the soil. Basically in the thatch layer. Is there any fix for this?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Dig it out, if it's to big get a tree company in to grind it for you

[@Alan-om8mr]

@@Premier_lawns_official Top man cheers. Hopefully it wont kill the tree.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@Alan-om8mr yes within reason, hard to give general advice at times, always apply common sense