- STEP 1: Mow the lawn. ...
- STEP 2: Examine the amount of thatch at the lawn's roots, then dethatch as needed. ...
- STEP 3: Mix sand, topsoil, and compost. ...
- STEP 4: Dig up the grass in sunken parts of the lawn and fill with the soil mixture. ...
- STEP 5: Spread the rest of the soil mixture in a thin layer to even out the entire lawn.
How do you level an uneven lawn?
STEPS TO LEVEL OUT AN UNEVEN LAWN
- After mixing your topdressing, wheel your preferred sand-to-compost topdressing over to the areas of your lawn that need leveling.
- Use a shovel to spread the mix in small piles on and around the uneven areas.
- Use the backside of a steel garden rake to even out the topdressing.
How do you fix a bumpy lawn?
The best way to help prevent lumps and bumps in your lawn is to keep it thick and healthy. Aerate regularly to loosen soil and allow more moisture and oxygen to reach the roots. Overseed to thicken lawns. Fertilize regularly using a nitrogen-rich fertilizer, such as Milorganite, to keep your grass lush and green.
