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St. Augustine grass level is way too high

11 years ago

I have been replacing some sprinklers in my lawn and, as I dig down the vertical risers to get to the horizontal PVC pipe, I find that many of them have multiple concrete sprinkler guards (green donuts) stacked on top of each other. This leads me to believe that the lawn has been raised considerably over time--most likely by top-dressing. At the edge of the lawn, the level of the soil is about 3-4 inches above the level of the sidewalk.

Is there any technique for lowering the level of a lawn a few inches without sacrificing the existing sod?

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jctsai8b
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
To raise/elevate a sprinkler head instead of lowering the level of the lawn

Watch these 2 videos may help you to solve the problem

How To Raise A Sprinkler Head https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqHMvpj9_5c

How to raise/elevate a sprinkler head

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BKXPXTDx2A
inulover (9A Inverness, Florida)
11 years ago
The level of the lawn is rising because the lawn is converting rock to organic matter. My back lawn was level with the stepping stones years ago. It is now significantly above them. I do not amend the back. The dogs do try, but I doubt their contribution has raised the lawn much. See above for raising your sprinkler system. You can also lower the lawn by replacing it.
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