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Starting lawn from scratch

10 years ago

So I am doing a total lawn rehab. 1,000 SF of the lawn died over the winter from leaves and moss smothering it to death. The other 400 SF I have uncovered from about 5 inches of bark mulch, weed fabric and landscape rock.

I have a rotatiller coming on Saturday to work the soil.

It seems like there are so many options- compost, lime, humic acid, top soil..... Do I add these things between rounds of tilling the soil or should I wait until I have leveled the soil and added top soil where needed to level? Do I need a soil test in order to be successful? Any other tips?

Thank you.

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PSU4ME
10 years ago
From what I've read, tilling isn't a highly recommended option as you just unsettle the soil and bring weed seed to the surface.

i think your best approach is to have a soil test done to know what you're working with and then add the amendments to the soil to get it in shape. You don't need to mix stuff in for grass as you would a garden.

adding soil to level it out is good as long as you're not changing the grade too much.

youd be surprised what you can do with your existing soil!
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