Uneven Lawn Leveling | Don't Do It This Way

[@TheLawnCareNut]

More on lawn leveling and why I DO NOT recommend using top soil kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXendmBrlrppj68

[@81LostHope]

What should I use to level my clay filled yard in the Midwest/illinois

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Mason sand

[@toddsmith1474]

G14 classified...that's good! You also threw in a Billy Madison "quote", nice.

[@richardsmith1161]

How about Green or red sand? I’d like to add some nutrients also. Living in Florida do you really need to add more sand?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

@@richardsmith1161 use organic fert to add the nutrients. If your soil is really sandy in the first place, it shouldn't really have too many bumps anyway. The rains will flatten it right out.

[@cm1133]

I have a Meyer Z52 zoysia lawn. One night, there was a fight at my neighbors house. The police were called. One of the policeman said to me “This may not be the best time to ask this question, but what kind of grass is this? Your yard is amazing.” I took pride in that.

[@willymartinezjr269]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nicholasswain3632]

😆😆😆😆

[@pomare137]

😅😅😅

[@tex_gil117]

😂

[@gregzellner7866]

I’m freakin dead 💀 😂

[@halofernandez1974]

1979 as a high school kid, my dad ordered the Z plugs from our Sunday Parade magazine. Lol you brought back some painful memories. I believe it was touted as some exotic miracle weed killer grass.We painstakingly plugged our entire 1 acre yard in In the Chattanooga Tn area. We still own that house and the yard still looks amazing in 2020 with minimal care. I live in central Florida and have St Augustine and wish I had a Zoysia yard, that grass is wonderful in my experience.

[@picklemat4619]

I just did a bit of leveling today too. right before it hits spring here in Australia. I had a lot of winter grass grow this over the winter and its the first year that we have been in this place and this time I mowed the lawn I cut it as low as my new toro mower would go to get rid a lot of that winter grass and help the summer grass grow once it starts to warm up in the next few weeks, I needed up using a good lawn soil from a hardware shop and that has worked a treat over this first year to sort of level the lawn but it really just gives it a massive growth spurt and I think next pay I might even put a few pegs in the ground and string line it just because its on a hill and slopes up to down and right to left I want to make sure there is no high spots.

[@jean-pauldumanoir8067]

I picked zoysia for my lawn after watching many of your videos. It’s an alpha grass and I look forward to enjoying its benefits for years to come.

[@Frdzed]

I am on my third lawn care company in nearly 9 years of living here in Florida. Lately since they changed their tech, I’m finding that my st Augustine is now suffering from areas of fungus and also sod webworm plus broad leaf weeds area appearing on areas where the at Augustine was solid and lush. At my wits ends, as it appears most the lawn care firms near me start well but then after a year decline with their service. I don’t expect miracles for my yard, just would like to keep what I have.

[@HereWeMowAgain]

I’m a fan of using soil or loam rather than sand for leveling. I have a spot in my front yard where we removed a tree 🌲 and it keeps settling every year…I level it with loam before my fall overseeing and it seems to work well. Hopefully this is the last year I need to level it! 😆😆

[@wayne7177]

I believe you once said in a video, "you guys know I'm a money when it comes to using tools" or something like that. I think you proved your point when using that leveling tool!

[@workinprogress5936]

I no longer have a lawn to take care of, so I’ll have to dream and watch your videos until I get another house

[@lordgarth1]

I enjoyed the freedom from home ownership for 10 years but I loved coming back to it.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

I'm here for you bro!

[@thedrewwitt]

As a zoysia owner who scalps and levels multiple times a year in south Texas, I was wondering why you didn’t scalp first....makes sense! I didn’t battle torpedo...I had common Bermuda. After two years, I’ve eradicated it. 100% zoysia now with ZERO WEEDS like you said.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

did you use quinclorac? I've found that with surfactant it does pretty well.

[@suep4999]

The Lawn Care Nut I would like to know, also. Bermuda in my Zoysia will be the death of me.

[@lokilou2010]

Hey there Allyn, was wondering if (when you have the time) you would consider doing a video on how grass seed is actually harvested n prepped for sale???

[@Brown969]

Suppose the only way to avoid opening the ground, would be to level the lawn gradually instead of trying to get it in one go. Looking forward to seeing future results.

[@shanefox6016]

My thought exactly. Not sure why someone would want to smother the grass and lose the lawn appeal only to and wait months for it to fill in again. Gradually fill it in over that same time frame and have a great looking lawn throughout the whole process. To each there own.

[@arode2981]

Its good to see the video because people think it gets better overnight.

[@johndebatty1214]

The zoysia in our neighborhood all looks bad. I don't think people or their lawnservices know how to take care of it. Glad to see you have good luck with it.

[@jesuseugenio7908]

What kind sand Is It? I see that like fine beach Sand, Is that correct? I do not know if I can use synthetic sand since we do not have this available, only synthetic and black soil that we use during soding. Other thing Is that my emerald Zoysia took like 6 months to achieve 3-4", some sods aré not growing, only stay Green at 1" So I dont know if leveling Will chokeout those parts.

[@jimshorts5970]

Always used sandy loam for leveling as it’s sort of a sandy dirt, rather than straight sand, which can cause burning in sunny areas if you don’t water frequently. Similar to greens burning up on some golf courses since they have such a high sand content and are obviously cut very low. You can also mix some fine sand into regular topsoil in a wheelbarrow and spread. Prefer to have a much higher soil content than sand. Different in different areas of the country and also depends on grass type.

[@carlmiller1034]

Great video and info, Allyn. Thanks for sharing. Nothing that a good beer, fine cigar, and close friends/family that can make the overcast days fade away. You're awesome, and you make our days brighter! Thank you sir!

[@dthedad7330]

Interesting bit about zoysia in Chicago. That explains my neighbors lawn that is still dormant.

[@scottwoodtraining]

I've not heard anything bad yet about the my4sons but yes it does look a little off. I had a menards gift card so snagged the 4gal battery operated chapin and tightened up hose clamps before ever using. Has been good thus far! Not sure I need to get anything other than the stock tip as I'm a newbie and probably can't tell the difference lol.

[@Marsha7490]

I'm in New Jersey with a zoysia back yard and a turf type tall poa trivialis front yard 😅. I call the zoysia happy grass because of the way it grows all over itself.

[@Checkthefineprint]

I thought I was the only one with that kind of mix here in Charlotte North Carolina zoysia in the back TTTF in the front

[@piercesplayground3578]

this vid help me identify that i have torpedo grass on my lawn. i was bewildered for a few months and finally i saw you point out a few different nodes in your yard and Boom! I have torpedo grass! really bad lolol

[@weavvek]

Hey! I was actually one of the winners! Nice little swag with the hat. Thanks for all you do in the world of neighborly lawn domination Allyn!

[@bobzilla6618]

Yesss! Another LCN video! I've been waiting all week! You and The Lawn Tools have great content in your videos, along with humor, which I always enjoy! 💪👍

[@TheLawnCareNut]

thanks Bob!

[@Drhumbolt]

I'm in Indiana, I swear I have some spots in my yard which look like this zoysia. My yards a mess currently, however I am starting to work on it this year. Just applied bio advanced 5 in 1 and come September I will be doing dethatch and oversee, and pre emergent come spring.

[@jayman5099]

I think i put to much triple action southern turf builder on my lawn today for the first time, the setting on my spreader was set on a 8 🙁 i think i mess up bad right? 🤒🤒🤒🤒🤒🤒🤒

[@TheLawnCareNut]

be sure to water alot and hope for the best!

[@jayman5099]

I appreciate it i just put down liquid aeration because im in Texas! Can I put the raw organic humic acid down after and when should I put it down!!! I really appreciate your videos 💪💪👍👍

[@thetommantom]

Also just got a new concrete and paved street. Really weird things growing and had tons of grasshoppers my dad scalped the lawn and left mulched waste now over half the lawn is dead

[@KF5AIB]

Do you have a source that will help identify what different grasses look like? I want to identify the grass in my yard and start working to have grass type only over time. Thanks!

[@seanhatch4425]

Take some blades to your local extension office or nursery. They should be able to help you identify your grass type. If its thriving rite now then you know its warm season at least. Hope that helps.

[@bobbiewhitten1718]

I am a die hard St Augustine fan and have used it in 7or 8 yards. The last 2 I have had to continually fight weeds including Torpedo, never saw or heard of the stuff before Katrina. You have convinced me to try Zoysia. Wonder how it would do it I spot plug it, little at a time.

[@peterbergeris6510]

From videos I saw including ryan knorr, mix 50 percent sand with 50 percent top dressing and spread with a rake n then use the lawn leveler far enough so the grass is not covered.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

sounds like a good plan

[@Marmocet]

Moles and badgers have been working my lawn over for several months now. Walking on it, it feels like a WWI battlefield in miniature. They clearly held off their attack until I had just got the lawn looking good.

[@clos039]

I understand filling in low spots, but how would one reduce high spots?

[@putthegundownkinkade]

Would love to know this too

[@itsallminor6133]

Dig

[@kenbred46]

Question about the torpedo grass. How can you see the difference between torpedo and St Augustine grass?

[@jafo4u508]

Can't believe I just subscribed, I watched so many of your enjoyable videos! I ordered Tenacity, The Blue Stuff, and the sticky sauce. I'm excited to see if I can actually pull this off. Thanks for the info and funny videos, your non lawn guy sub.

[@petew1188]

I have a turf type fescue lawn. I had a shed delivered and the truck/ trailer sunk and left ruts, some spots are 3-4” Rita. Should I level with paver sand too?

[@everydayjay9650]

Maybe you’ve covered it before, what’s the recommendation for leveling tall fescue? My test level did not go well at all.

[@seanhatch4425]

Man i love when its zoysia day on lcn. Because that's what I seeded in spring and I love to learn about it from you.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

I love it so much. More content coming now that we are coming into the final growth push!

[@FylerTarlow]

Up here in Michigan and I just reminisce by watching lcn from years ago when he was cool season cool

[@nataliesal24]

Just bought a house and the backyard is nothing but dirt and weeds/cover. It’s extremely bumpy and unleveled. A lot of sitting water after a rain. I need to start from scratch. Currently killing the weeds off, but to start the leveling off on dirt, do I do soil or sand in those completely dirt holes? There’s no grass so no dirt-to-grass ratio. Just dirt. Should I do a mix of top soil mixed with sand? Then do a new reseed of my lawn?

[@jonpferreira]

Any suggestions on getting rid of the torpedograss in St Aug? Bought a new house with a new lawn and it’s spreading like wildfire now.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

There are no chems available. You have to just live with it, or get ProVista.

[@jonpferreira]

The Lawn Care Nut That’s what my research has told me but gotta ask the authority anyway. ProVista would be nice but at around 8k sqft it’s a tad cost prohibitive especially since the lawn is less than 1 year old. Keep up the great content and thanks for the reply!

[@christopherschmidt3366]

@@TheLawnCareNut If the alternative is (other than ProVista brand St. A) glyphosate and resodding, is there any glimmer of hope that multiple lower doses of quincholorac might work and not kill the St. A at the same time? Maybe contain that torpedograss at least? Torpedograss is a b*tch

[@johnlong9494]

Get the grass thick by proper feeding, sun and water and mowing often (2, even 3 times a week if you can get it growing right). Once thick, you're ready to fight. Start mowing tall (4-5"), and pulling carefully and religiously by sections, if not just scouring your yard and hand weeding before every time you mow. You'll get the hang of it, developing an eye and a feel when pulling (so that you get the whole thing-- or a lot more of it), and then decide if the progress is worth the work (it's a lot of work). I've rid most my 5k' lawn of it. There's not enough I really feel bothered by it anymore, and I know what to do and what it will take if and when I care. We'll see what happens this spring.

[@slickcrag]

thanks Alynn i've been trying to level lawn up in the northeast(Rochester) with straight top soil. Has really pan out great. thankyou.

[@bbqguy777]

Great video! I’m preparing to level my yard so this video is a huge help and great reference. Your not joking we get the “Iowa gray” for months in the winter!

[@SidebandSamurai]

Mr. Hayne. I have a couple of questions that maybe you can answer. I live in Southern California about 60mi east of Los Angeles, The weather is hot and dry for most of the summer, routinely reaching in the triple digits, and no rain. I currently have a lawn that I inherited from the former owner, and I have been watching your channel for a while. My back yard has no lawn just concreat and a retaining wall that holds a hill back. My front lawn is small. Roughly 2600 square feet. I have numerous problems with watering mainly there was no sprinkler control, and I ended up replacing all the valves and installing a controller. Now that I have had the sprinklers working for the last 3 months, my lawn is nice and green, with LOTS of weeds. Also I have some "big" dips and valleys in the lawn that the former owner has never taken care of. so I need to continue to work on the sprinklers, they have sunk down, below ground level have nice little circular holes and need to be pulled up again, and the weeds need to go, and the ground needs to be leveled. Should I just kill off what I have and plant Zoysia? Would Zoysia be a good choice? Should I really battle it out and save what I have and start weeding. I love the look of your lawn, Wish I had it here at my home. Thanks for your answer.

[@johnlong9494]

Hi, what did you end up deciding? I know it was over a [California] winter, but did the lawn make any progress?

[@SidebandSamurai]

@@johnlong9494 it did to a certain extent. It was all green until winter came. I think that the grass is dorment right now so I am going to spray for weeds in a few weeks using off the shelf products following the directions on the labels. I used a brodcast weed and feed that worked well but to get that really nice lawn I will have to start applying specific fertilizers I have seen in his previous videos. I am still considering ripping up the lawn and fixing the sprinklers but that is a really big project. I have other projects that will come first.

[@chet3louisiana558]

Did you kill it? At the 20:25 mark you had an unidentified weed, it looks like Virginia Buttonweed which I understand impossible to kill. Did you get rid of it and if so, how?

[@scottalvey1787]

Yep Allyn, was wondering why you didn’t scalp first. I’m taking your advice, next summer St Aug is getting cut out. Going with Zeon Zyosia. Thanks for the videos!

[@TheLawnCareNut]

you will love it! soft on the feet too.

[@titusgibson9914]

I’ve got St. Augustine Grass and am looking to top dress with seaweed/sand compost free from city of Fort Lauderdale. Any concerns or suggestions Allyn?

[@bruceharris7586]

I'm in So Cal near Disneyland. My lawn has a mix of St. Augustine, Kentucy bluegrass, Red Fescue and Dallis grass. I want to buy seed to start filling in all bare areas in. What Type of seed should I buy? Also, I have some low areas and was going to use sand to level. How deep of a hole can I use sand in?

[@GB-ml4gm]

not your most educational video but certainly the most entertaining

[@whitec59]

Was the grass too long to try and level it?

[@kove]

The long dormant brown phase is the only reason I don't go with a warm season grass. Then again I have brown cool season grass for 2 summer months. Transition zone problems. 🥴

[@TheLawnCareNut]

always a challenge in the transition zone for sure!

[@MrXjumpman]

im in chicago area and is going to do the pre-emergency in Mid-April. I also want to level some lower spot. Should I do it before the pre-emergency or after pre-emergency? Also, whats the benefit of using sand than top soil in cool season grass area? and when can I start mowing again after putting down the sand? how many days later I meanThank you so much

[@dray6743]

You could have used spray paint to mark the sections that you needed to level. And the marks would have shown you the exact areas that needed to be adjusted? Love your channel.

[@webeducation]

Dismiss NXT is labeled to control torpedo grass in St. Augustine grass. Its sulfentrazone + carfentrazone. Thanks a million for that article on torpedo grass from the newsletter. There was a guy on amazon reviews who said he was able to get rid of all his torpedo by doing 1 application ever week for 6 weeks with the product. Temps must be lower than 85. I've started hitting it right now @ 90 and its browning my grass a bit, but the st Aug is still alive. But in fall when temps are in 70s I'm going to be hitting really heavy with this product.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

I'll have to look into that - I was using the DNXT but it dinged my St Aug really hard everytime I used it so I stopped.

[@johnlong9494]

I talked to Dismiss. Yes it was labelled, but when it came to Torpedo-grass they didn't seem to be too confident over the phone. Need to remember that it's not the brand, but the percentage of the active ingredients. Sulfentrazone in recommended amounts is safe for St. Aug, and will kill a number of weeds including torpedo grass, but won't take out Torpedo on the first go. Can't remember listing for Carfentrazone. Success may well be something to do with these products being combined. The dude with continued repeated applications may have been on to something, though I'd be hesitant to hit it weekly as that's not necessarily enough time for your grass to give you feedback (in another word, it's RISKY). But I'm glad he did. Now we have some testimony to base our experiments on.

[@thimitri1]

I love zoysia grass .. I have zeon for my front yard and it's the best. Cut at .75 hoc and looks freakin awesome .. I gonna build you a reel mower that cuts at 2 to 4"..

[@chomes8048]

Is there a big difference between a zoysia lawn and a kikuyu lawn? They both have runners and are both thick

[@isaacackerman5997]

Still scared too level my lawn. I’ll just keep my grass lawn, but I do appreciate the Billy Madison reenactment. True fine cinema aficionados!

[@brentwilson7236]

Non lawn related question: What's the name of the Costa sunglasses you're rocking in this video?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Rincon. They also have a version that is a little smaller called "Rinconcito"

[@FylerTarlow]

Always looking fresh

[@alexmiehl]

Love the Billy Madison call back

[@jkbaker01]

I needed this Al! I have a super bumpy KBG over clay in Michigan and am about it aereate then level come September and I'm nervous!!

[@johntheboy6555]

How did it go?

[@bobd.]

Just in time vid for me on leveling lawn as I have a couple spots that need attention. My EGO 21" mower after 3 seasons I can say I am still satisified with it's performance and value. I haven't bought a drop of gasoline for my mower since Spring of 2018.

[@JL-qo7cs]

So, the zoysia will choke out the torpedo without putting something else down?

[@4SA904]

Hi there just wondering if I can use this mason sand to level my st Augustine grass there is to much bumps. Looks like the sod is separated from each other. It’s year old grass they put it down when I build the house. Looks like they didn’t lay it down properly. Thank you. And just suscribed to your chanel I live in st Augustine fl

[@johnrosado9245]

How can I get rid of torpedo grass in my st Augustine grass lawn?

[@johnlong9494]

I want to know how he corrected it here in the Zoysia. What does it look like now (getting better?).

[@cali58kid]

Where did you get that rake from?

[@mohammadashfaq]

Does putting sand on grass make sense ? i mean dosn't it get heated in summer maybe it can dry the grass out ! can i topdress my lawn with sand while reseeding ?

[@Cdclark1900]

Would you recommend seeding after you do this IF you have a cool season lawn?

[@scottyhaines4226]

Only seed in the spring and fall in cool climates

[@tex_gil117]

Omg you weren't kidding about those shells! I'm glad we don't have that stuff down here in TX. Atleast where I'm at. I've been alternating masonry sand and topsoil with some great results. Just fighting off this dang crabgrass. Lol.

[@MsTonya417]

So AL, I plan on leveling this weekend and in the video you say to level with sand. I get that,but my soil (up here in Michigan) is loam. Should I use straight sand or do a 80/20 mix? I'm thinking I need to keep the same soil composition ?

[@Irwhodunit]

Awesome! Thanks. My Zoysia back yard is perfect, but I'm battling an invasion of Coastal Bermuda in the front. Love this grass!

[@joem2829]

I what to thicken my lawn. I live in south eastern VA. I have a St Augustine lawn. Can I mix in this Zoysia grass or should I consider something else ?

[@tomnape28]

When is the best time for fall pre emergent in new jersey?

[@ed-gw3ov]

Would I use sand to level my lawn in Upper Michigan? I have mostly Kentucky Blue grass and perennial rye-grass. Our growing season even for grass is very short, we average almost 200 inches of snow each year.

[@davidhintz1806]

Well there ya go. Healthy Zoysia in warm season areas, allowing lower chemical inputs. Win win.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Agreed 🤘👊

[@francis5944]

Sir, what machine do u recommend to cut Zoysia grass with?

[@ronaldstewart9629]

love your videos alan . i have a very thick st augustine lawn that mainly keeps the weeds out

[@TheLawnCareNut]

sweet!

[@OnionRingsGaming]

Hey Allyn, have you reviewed the newest model of EGOs mower? I saw the older model, but was curious your view on the newest. I am looking for a good mower for my house that is preferably not gas since I do not have a shed or garage to store it in, and chaining it up outside is sketchy and it might got stolen while I sleep, so I was debating electric so I can store it inside. I'm torn between the electric toro or the ego.

[@JediOfTheRepublic]

Man, Alyn, you are the man!! Here is to another season of Dominating the Neighborhood!!

[@k-money70]

Great video as usual. I'm thinking of leveling some spots in my front yard. I'm in Georgia and have bermuda grass. Is the best time to level in the spring? If so, when is the optimal time to do so, also taking into account that pre-emergent will also be going down in the spring?

[@johnnyutah1053]

I agree with the one guy, Bermuda grass sucks!!! I can never keep it out of my tall fescue

[@TheLawnCareNut]

one man's weed is another man's turf. what a wonderful world 🙃

[@dpeagles]

I love my Bermuda.

[@lawn2learn]

I just wacked the backyard last week with glyphosate. This weekend I tilled and working on leveling it out. Removing like a million rocks. How long should I wait before I install the Zoysia? Thanks in advance.....👊🏼 I’m in south Florida over by der.

[@jerridmutter1638]

Can you lay sod on top of the leveling sand?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Yes but if you are going to sod, that means opening the ground up completely and if you are going to do that then you can just regrade the existing soil to fix bumps so there should be no need for a leveling agent

[@landmarkcreations1183]

Hi Alan, I’m a cool season grass guy but was wondering if it’s true that Bermuda grass is so dominate, that it pushes certain weeds out. Heard talk about that for awhile but wasn’t sure how true it was. Thanks for all you do

[@TheLawnCareNut]

yes it can do that for sure. It also likes a lower cut which can also help combat weeds.

[@Papi4l2]

When ur goin through the lawn, i feel my heart drop. Like the feeling of...did i just ruin the only one thing i care about?!?!...now...not to that extent...but u know what i mean lol

[@jko0526]

This is all fine, but I have a very large lawn and I can’t get a hose out to the area that I want to level?

[@jamesatteberry3600]

As part of the mower review, would you please check how full it can get the bag, and how well it work as it gets close to a full bag? I've had some mower that barely get the bag 2/3 full but can remember my Dad's old Snapper HiVac would pack that sucker completely full.

[@TheLawnTools]

Good times, good times. Glad it all filled in and I have full faith the zoysia will choke out the torpedo grass before long 👍🏼

[@lawn2learn]

Those tools did ok I guess over by der 😂👍🏼

[@TheLawnTools]

Chopper Style 😁👍🏼

[@haidiandalwang8685]

Why sand only? When would someone use a combination of sand and top soil? Tks.

[@eldenjr]

Allyn, two part question. Does the zoysia turn brown when it's dormant like bermuda or does it not get cold enough in FL to loose its color? Thanks for all the great tips. And I'm lovin' the Bio Stim products. Working very well.

[@nathanhessenthaler1336]

Can your methods be use any place in the country, or just in your area.

[@webbspinner57]

I feel like I already know your going to say throw’er down but I have to aerate and overseed in a few weeks. I’m due to throw some milorginite down. This might have been discussed but a thought crossed my mind. If I drop milo down tomorrow and overseed in 2 weeks, would there still be a decent concentration of nitrogen? Would I have to consider this when picking a starter fert to drop with my seed?

[@texasproud3332]

LCN when filling low spots on ST Augustine in Texas do you use that same sand ?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

yes but with St Aug you feather it in slowly over time

[@jameslawless9819]

Allyn the question I have is can this method of leveling work for turf type tall fescue and fine fescues with heavy clay soils like we have in NC?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Yes it sure can .

[@bugsysiegals]

I'm in Wisconsin and my entire lawn is lumpy enough to twist an ankle all over the place. I've no idea why it's this way but wonder if I should be adding "mason sand", top soil, or whether it would be better to bring in a grader, scrape it all, and start fresh?

[@itsallminor6133]

Dirt and flood it, I did mine partially once. Plan to do it again. By flood i mean literally throw top soil everywhere and run a garden hose into it so it looks like a near swimning pool. I also put holes in it (garden hose size) and put the hose under the lawn and flooded it from underneath until the water was coming out and running into the street. This a really moves the soil (under neath as well) which first time will create different low spots on top). Second time more dirt (top soil layer up here) basically in the lows and flood it again from the top. Dont do under it again. If the lawn is established enough it should come back. Unless you dropping 3 or for inches then some areas reseeding. Leaving the grass as long as possible will allow it to still get sun and be above the water / mud surface if you run a simple metal leaf rake through it pulling it up. Also , let it dry out and settle in between first and second. Lot of people level a lawn only to have areas drop again (open cavities underneath) which even after running heavy equipment over can still be there. Flooding from UNDER the lawn exposes them as well because the soil underneath moves, lawn becomes pliable, and the lawn will drop in that space. I reseeded mine and people commented "its not level has dips etc " I was, "i know I'll level it after" . I've found near sink holes, 10" deep and who knows the areas?? Under a lawn. Think of a road bed. If there isnt a solid road bed and you lay tar on top over some years..,, well., Leveling the top of a lawn might be a temporary fix, but you run the risk without making sure under it is solid that you'll be redoing it many times. The flood from underneath speeds up the process so you can do it once and are less likely to have future problems (which I'm sure youve seen some disastrous sinking roads and lawns). . Crazy i know, but no joke. Disclaimer: i dont get paid for this i just did it, maybe something i learned in bridge and dam construction years ago. I hold no responsibility.

[@BUDS228]

Does anyone know if you can sand level Turf Type Tall Fescue?

[@QUENTINHARDAGE]

are you sure that is zoysia? mine has finer blades. what type zoysia do you have?.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Yes I'm sure. It's Empire.

[@QUENTINHARDAGE]

Looks more like carpet grass

[@jetcontracting4244]

How can I fix the ring of grass death in my front yard? The grass has decided it it will not grow properly inside a 12-15 foot almost perfect circle diameter. The rest of the grass is perfect! Thank you!

[@nunyabusiness863]

A perfect ring? Maybe a fungi infection?

[@bside312]

Truck’s looking good with the new rims and tires! Keep up the great content brotha!

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Thanks bro ! 👊

[@cgruters]

Any tips on removing that wild Bermuda from St Augustine?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

the only thing you can do it when it gets real bad is cut it out and resod. or get Provista which is glyphosate tolerant.

[@RaulSachsCarrillo]

Great video👍but for longer grass I use a large push broom to work the sand in, never wet it as it makes it harder to play with but maybe give it a try see if that helps 👍

[@bobgoat5994]

Im sorry did that receipt say that the leveling rake cost $143 before tax and shipping?!

[@vinnypinatelli221]

The grass looks super green where you leveled nicely done brother

[@dannywalker3925]

Alan, a question. We live in a narrow lot home and our St Augustine will just not grow between the houses. My wife says it needs water and I say it is getting too much with the shade and all of the water cascading from the roof. Your thoughts?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

St Aug needs direct sun most of the day to live - pretty much all warm season turf is like that really.