Why you SHOULDN'T USE SAND to level a bumpy lawn
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Why you SHOULDN'T USE SAND to level a bumpy lawn
If you want to find out how to level your lawn with sand, I will show you step by step everything you need and explain the differences between some sand that you might use and how it can affect your lawn.
Spoiler alert, you can use sand if you use the right type of sand. Sand is great to level a lawn with as it is easy to work into the lawn. If you have a bumpy yard it can be great to fill in the holes, this video will tell you everything you need, doesn't matter if you are a beginner in lawn care or a pro.
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Did a video last week about why people should think twice before using sand, I think sand is overused for lawns these last couple of years, seems like every problem people have they want to use sand to fix it 🤷♂️ Great video!
Telling people not to use sand is useless lol. They won't believe you that it's bad or the downsides
@@Premier_lawns_official haha true, just wanted people to at least know that there are downsides, hopefully at least someone listened 🤷🏻♂️😁
@@SamsLawn i tested different ways to grow seed last fall, I refered to it in this video. Worth a look
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Made the drag mat as you have shown......................works like magic.................thanks Robbie
Thanks for the feedback 💪😁
Thanks for the video first of all... Just a question... Is the sport sand same as the play sand? THANKS
Never done them this time of year thanks
So Robbie mate it's been about 6 weeks since I over sedded the lawn the new gras is about 5 cm.....an the old grass a coming up to a foot nearly... Wat will I do try an cut long bits only or all of it.... Cheers mucker
Yes best to get it cut
I think sand dressing and should I brush sand down the core holes are the most asked questions of recent times. Good content on differences between the different types of sand. I remember reading that this all originated from the Scottish links golf courses where a green keeper noticed his green performance improved when sand got accidentally blown on to his test plots.
Golf courses back in the day were built on sand dunes as this land wasn't useful for much else, the oldest course in the world is 'Old Course' at St Andrews and guess what it's built on sand dunes. The greens were made from the sand as that is what was there.
As golf courses moved inland, they stopped using so much sand.
Lots of golf courses started to build greens out of what was there at the time, soil etc. These are know as 'push up greens'. Mostly due to cost.
If you think of a golf course and the landscaping around it, bunkers and what not, push up is just that, soil pushed up to form a 'green' to play
As Golf courses greens get so much traffic on that one area - the golf green it needs to be able to be free draining and have a level true surface for ball roll, If a ball bounces around alot this is considered bad, the truer the green the better.
This is where sand comes in, but the key thing is and is often overlooked when people think about using sand on their lawns, golf greens have drains under them and the sand helps perculate though it and down to the drains and away. Most lawns don't have that luxury.
Sand is fantasic for levelling as we all know, however not all sand is equal.
@@Premier_lawns_official I have wondered where the term push up came from. I find all this stuff interesting. Thanks for taking the time to reply with this fairly long reply, appreciated 🙏
@@grahammacklam4736 Your welcome
How long do we have left 2 renovat lawns before winter
What about half sand and half dirt?
The lute looks a better job than your drag mat or am I missing something?
so what's your opinion of using likes of Westland or elixier lawn sand which helps kill moss? Also what is the best thing to top your lawn. sand , top soil , or compost or mix of compost and topsoil?. also would you put this down before or after putting down new grass seed?
My group can help you with that 🙂
Hi mate I've worked a lot on my lawn during the years, when I let it grow it grows clumpy , different lengths. It looks good when short, what advice would you give to get good lengths when left longer many thanks
That's hard to say, my community should be able to help you with that - facebook.com/groups/premierlawnscommunity
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The different clumps are probably different species of grass.
Does the soil not make thatch worse so better using sand
No. I wouldn't think so
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What a lovely dog! I'm in the US and where I was raised we didn't even edge our lawns. So leveling a lawn is completely new to me. What is the purpose--beyond adding beauty to the lawn (of course, that's a good purpose in itself!)? I don't understand how sand levels the lawn?
Mostly for mowing ease. Can't get a uniform height grass if there's 2" dips the mower straddles.
Bought a house about 2 years ago now, and we had a sprinkler issue that sucked a bunch of topsoil out and while the HOA eventually fixed the sprinkler, they didn't fix the soil. So now we've got a high soil strip next to the walkway, that the trimmer always cuts down to dirt, with a trench right next to it that the most never cuts, so it's like 6" long. LOOKS flat, but it's nearly twisted ankles more than once.
It's why I'm watching these videos lol
I thought you said don’t use sand but on another video - getting rid of the dips - use sport sand?
What video was that?
I have cut very short and then scarified my lawn. I then used iron sulphate to kill the moss that remained. (There was lots). How long should I leave it before overseeding and top dressing? Should I scarify again before this?
A good week
I was thinking of making my own top dressing mix with screened top soil and sharp sand. But now after watching this I’m not sure… would you say sharp sand is inappropriate even if mixed with soil? Thanks for the video
I think so. Nothing wong with 100 percent soil
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Would the closest available product to the average consumer be "play sand"? It looks pretty similar to the sports one?
medium grit bag sand or play sand. whichever is cheaper.
I think you guys are onto something...
You should use run flat wheels for your barrow’s. 👍
Great idea, thanks
I enjoyed your video. The drone footage was nice. However, I’m still confused. If sand has no nutritional value for the grass itself and doesn’t provide adequate draining, then why not just use top soil?
That's the point 👉
Read an article recently about adding sugar as a cheaper way to help green it and is also beneficial to microbes, insects, and worms.
Do you think this would be a good idea to try out?
Straight sugar. Not one I would try
However something like molasses, yes 100 percent
Do I need to get the grass really short before levelling/overseeding?
Last weeks video is all about overseeding and will answer any questions you might have ruclips.net/video/u5SpSR3yyEk/видео.html
there is no way to get washed sand in my town is any posible to get sand from beach and wash it by my self, is it will work?
No I wouldn't recommend beach sand
Hi Robbie, whats an alternative to sports sand.?
Adding a think layer of sand isn't really going to help your garden, here is another video where its talked about ruclips.net/video/X3v2g6Hybps/видео.htmlsi=lwY3atUUcbMQK8DY
Hi Robbie thanks for info👍
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How does this compare to using a 70:30?
In what regards?
Outhouse,, has a different meaning in Canada. Shed and outhouse are not interchangeable. Going to the outhouse is something common, that you don't do in the shed.
What about a 70/30 sandy loam?
Yes 100% you can use that
I’ve been using it to smooth bumps and for overseeding.
I would love your take on tackling poa without chemicals.
I’ve read that you can take your time to improve the micro bacteria in the soil by compost tea and seaweed fertiliser and the perennial grasses will take over ?
Any merit to it ?
Great videos as always. Really helped me improve my knowledge and skills and help enjoy the outcomes and results I’m getting. It all takes time but I’m fine with that.
Is there a product we can buy in the uk to treat poa annua without killing the lawn?
If not what strategy would you advise when lawn is within 100m of wild fields ?
Nice video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Great info 👍 I'm planning to top dress soon. I no we don't have sport sand here. You think adding worm casting before sand leveling will help. Thanks
Not sure I'm familiar with worm castings?
4:17 that is satisfying
I was expecting to see poor Daniel chained up in your shed then!! 😂
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fab! im coming to ireland to sneak some sand from your secret stash soon! ;-)
People have died for less! Though if you do come expect to be force fed copious amounts of Guinness and food lol 😂
Hi great video. Thank you. Im so confused with all this sand mix info. I was told to mix top soil with sand to fill in the big gaps from lots if rainfall! I just bought it all today. Also to put river rocks around my back deck cuz the water was flowing in that direction. I would appreciate any suggestions!! Plus those bags were heavy. Im a 61 year old woman trying to fix things myself. I dont know much about lawns etc. Have a great dat/evening 😊
I don't recommend sand, unless the soil is sandy. Sand is inert, there is no goodness in it for grass to grow in. your better to use soil. But if you have already purchased the sand, give it a shot. And welcome to the channel!
@@Premier_lawns_official hi thank you so much fir the reply. Its only 2 bags of sand. I'm sure I can make use of it somewhere else lol. Where dint know... Will the river rocks help water from going under the house? People who sold me thus house were not good people. I'm finding LOTS OF PROBLEMS,
@@karens7620 as is the way with new houses, fixing other people's mistakes!
I used a 70/30 mix last autumn and will not use sand . If I did I have a sand bucket with a. Castle on ! Great video as ever Robbie hope you and the family are well
Dave, 100 percent. 70/30 all the way 👍👍👍
@@Premier_lawns_official that’s good cause you told me lol 😂
@@davel831 😂😂😂😂
what exactly is this 70/30 mix? I am trying to bring back my lawn
@@PradeepSusarla 70% sand 30% soil
Thanks for a good video. Based in Sweden, not so dissimilar climate to NI. Looking to level my lawn this spring and I have some pretty major unevenness due to building works leaving sunken patches. In some cases there are height differences up to 7-8 cm. Would you recommend soil or a soil /sand combination to level this? I’m concerned about a 100% soil mix contracting too much.
Hi Craig, great question. I think this week's video will help you with that
ruclips.net/video/3xzVmX4-STA/видео.html
Thanks Robbie- yet another great video. My question is - have you got the wee man Daniel up that tree to get the great aerial shot? I didn't see him in this, I hope he's still no up there!
Also, why use the sports sand over a nutrient rich topsoil for levelling?
That's kind of the point of the video, use something other than sand. However, there is a lot of sand already on my lawn as it's built from 70/30. For most lawns, I recommend soil over sand all the time. The overhead shots are with a drone... The videos were filmed on my family lawn, daniel is usually off work and I'm doing those in my 'spare time'
@@Premier_lawns_official Thanks for clearing that up! I thought that from the title and what you were saying.. but from watching you put the sand on your lawn through the video I was like "Why? What have I missed!" Cheers for the reply! Have a well earned🍺
and the aerial shot. Daniel was off that day. so that was me with the drone.
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What about a sandy loam?
Yes that will work
No No No, sand is very good solution.
Use more sand, use rack
6 week after the sans is in the soil.
But the best priod is automun before grass goes in dormancy.
And second period is march or april during the first week with sun.
During this 2 period it rain and the sand goes to the soil.
If you don't apply the sand in rainy period. Watering watering and watering every day -> 4/6 week (more expensive)
I'm not in the USA i'm in france (lower normandy) the weather and grass type is same like you.
My grass is 100% Ray Grass, I have test blue grass it's ok but ray grass is more beautifull but with more effort
I feel like I’ve missed something, there was very few reasons why not to top dress with sand, the whole video was “don’t use sand to top dress” but that’s what you actually did on the lawn in the video?? (I’m not trying to be difficult here I’m just honestly confused)
Not all sand is equal. The point of the video is to use a sports sand.
@@Premier_lawns_official ah okay I see, what’s the benefits of using sand then and what applications would I use it if I was renovating a lawn? (Thank you for being helpful in your response by the way)
I used sand on a side lawn. I listened to some folks about compost and no sand for my front facing lawn. Both bare soil and then seeded lawns.
Guess which one is doing better? Guess which one looks like I just poured the seed in a river?
Do tell 🙄
@@Premier_lawns_official The side without sand is a complete failure... The side with sand is the best looking lawn for miles.
I am confused as Hell. I keep hearing we sholdn't use sand because it has no nutrients, but all I can see if you top dressing with sand (?) then you give advice on what type of sand is best to use (?). What shoudl we use instead, and why not showing THAT in your videos? Thanks
I use sand as my lawn is built on sand and it has a lot of sand in it already
Got it. Sand is inert so provides not help to growth!
Yep 👍
What about silica play sand?
Some of the play sands can be used, best to talk with the suppliers
@@Premier_lawns_official thanks. Got a bumpy lawn so I was gunna get a ton of top soil and a ton of silica play sand and make a sandy soil mixture.
Sounds like a plan
Why say don’t use sand .. then use sand on yours ?
How about you ?
Yep 😀 kind of depends on the sand 😂
I don’t understand. Should you use sand or not? Surely the sand works it way down into the soil and can improve drainage?
Sand is great for levelling, not much else. Sports sand should be used if you are using sand
You are correct. Better yet, core aerate and then take in sand to help remove compaction and create space in your soil for air, worms etc to work through it often
Don't use it to level your lawn but guy proceeds to level lawn with sand
The irony
i dont get it... the title of the video is "SHOULDN"T USE SAND", yet the entire video is you top dressing the lawn with sand? Im confused
That's what happens when you skip over a video and don't actually watch it. As I explained it. If you have a particular question I will try and answer it
Wasn't a smart ass comment buddy. I watched the entire video and missed the point. Maybe I'm just an idiot
Again, in the 1st minute you said it had no nutrients/goodness in it. But then used sand for the rest of the video. So I am genuinely confused and would love some clarity my friend?
@@mchelva1820 my lawn is built from 70/30, thats 70 percent sand and 30 percent soil.
There is a lot of sand in it, that's why I use sand to topdress with.
The vast majority of lawns dont have any sand in it.
Adding sand to a lawn that doesn't have any sand can do more harm than good
Your much better to use a decent loam if you want to level your lawn (unless its a sandy soil)
@Premier_lawns_official thanks for clarifying mate. Appreciate it. Good video!! Techniques used were awesome
So why are u using sand...please list ur reasons thanks
I use sand as my lawn already has a lot of sand in it
Google tells me to use masonry sand. Now I'm confused.
Google is wrong lol
do you have a contact email I could ask a couple of questions if that's ok about my own lawn.
No sorry. I have a private group on Facebook called the premier lawns community
You will get a lot of good advice there with the members
The reason I'm left scratching my head is because I've never heard of anybody ever just putting sand on their lawn? Lol at most like in my case I just did topsoil mixed with a little bit of sand to help with air and filtration to kind of get in and let the topsail work down and integrate into the low spots that I put it in in the lawn. As far as trying to turn my front yard into a Sandals resort I don't understand why anybody would be dumb enough to do that LOL food for thought
I get a lot of comments from people who only use sand and this video is for them
@joshuaroyal3272 - As crazy as topdressing your lawn with sand seems to novice gardeners, it is what the professionals use for this task, as sand doesn't compact like soil does. This means soil (even topsoil) is more likely to develop ruts and bumps after frequently walking over the lawn, compared to sand. Hope this helps.
As Robbie has mentioned before, sand obviously doesn't hold any nutrients, but if you are just using it for levelling that is fine, but if you are concerned the soil is poor to start with you can of course start with a topsoil and then move to sand the following session. Alternitively go for a rootzone sand+soil (70/30) pre-mix.
I would think the sand would suffocate the grass, no?
@@joshuaroyal3272it can if you put too much sand down, it's good to sweep it around with a broom so the grass tops are poking through to help them out
why would anyone want to use sand? is it cheaper?
Most people want to use sand to level... God knows why 😂
Thanks for your content!
I’m still confused as to why you shouldn’t use sand …but you should … but you shouldn’t … and you’re using it too …
You need to watch the video
@@Premier_lawns_official I did before i commented. how about dont be a jerk and just answer the question? Didnt expect that attitude from someone that comes across as a nice guy in the videos. True colours huh. Unsubscribed
@@timmayvns are you having a bad day?
Why throw your toys out of the pram?
Instead of just saying I did watch the video but still have questions
That way, I would have taken 20 minutes out of my day to go and watch the video (it's 2 and half years old) to catch up on what I said and, more importantly, didn't say and then be able to give you my feedback and we would both get something positive from it.
A lot of the time, once this happens, i will end up making a video to cover said question!
Instead, we both sat looking at our screens, frustrated.
What a load of nonsense, it completely depends on the texture of the soil the grass is growing in. If its clay soil it already retains more than enough nutrients but sand will improve the soil structure over time.
Never heard of anyone using plastering sand either, it should be washed sharp sand.
Need some
Air in your tyre 🛞
Yep 👍😁
I disagree. You growth example shows you killed it off then put sand on. That's not top dressing an active live lawn. Everyone who has a cylinder mower should know to sharpen/replace cassettes its just part of it. Your drainage example is of a dusting of sand not a build-up over years of application and use of aeration to help drainage. the same dusting of soil would have the same effect. If you use the wrong products and do not do your home work you will get weeds and drainage issues with any top dressing.
I get lots of comments/questions from people that if they apply a dressing to sand to their lawn, will it magically dry up. No of course not.
If you want to improve drainage in a lawn, install drains! (It has nothing to do with what you topdress with)
They use sand on sports pitches as it drains well, however, they also have drains under there and the sand helps it percolate through the rootzone to it
@@Premier_lawns_official correct however a soil mixture of sand and soil can only benefit as soil will retain water sand won’t. Again in the right mixture and application with other aeration
@@TheNewryRFC yes a lot of that will depend on the lawn, what it's being used for and the type of soil already in the lawn. My lawn is mafde from 70/30 and there is a lot sand already there.
I think you will enjoy this video ruclips.net/video/X3v2g6Hybps/видео.html
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I don’t understand why you spend the whole video advising us not to put sand on our lawn but spend the video telling us how to do it?
The irony 🙈
@@Premier_lawns_official Oh well - at least I now know exactly how to do what I shouldn’t do.
@@BigBlueRabbit As I explained in the video, sand isn’t suited to most people’s lawns and is a bit of misconception that a lot of people have, you have to use sand to level a lawn.
My lawn is constructed from what is know as 70/30. 70 percent sand and 30 percent soil. That’s why I use sand to topdress it, as there is a lot of sand in it already
The vast majority of people have clay or normal soil and if you add sand to it, especially something like sharp sand then your going to do more harm than good.
Hence the video title
@@Premier_lawns_official I have clay soil - and a spare bag of sharp sand - I think you just saved me from myself ;-)
@@BigBlueRabbit Compost is what you want