Top-dressing a lawn is a fancy term for amending the soil without disturbing the sod. Golfers might be familiar with the practice because this technique was first performed on golf courses in Scotland ...

The grass is always greener... wherever you use top dressing. Which is why, yes, applying it to your tired-looking garden ...

Now is the time to top dress a lawn. Top dressing, or adding a layer of top soil (usually a combination of sand, silt and clay), is usually done when your lawn is in active growth – once your regular, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A newly sown lawn needs the right balance of nutrients, moisture, and aeration to establish strong roots. That's where top-dressing comes in.

Chris Bonnett, the founder of GardeningExpress, shared his tips and tricks for a full and green lawnCredit: Getty Chris Bonnett, the founder of GardeningExpress, shared his personal methods for how he ...

Q: I would appreciate your advice on how to get a fuller, healthier lawn. The lawn is five years old, a little patchy and has an inconsistent colour. I suspect a lack of topsoil and would welcome your ...

A yard with lumps and bumps is not only unattractive but also a potential safety hazard with ample opportunity to cause trips, falls, and sprained ankles. Many events can cause an uneven ...

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Austin area soils are famous for their poor quality. Ask any avid local gardener and they will give you a list of their soil woes. Ultimately what it comes down to is we have very little soil, the ...