Lawn Leveling The Easy Way - Low Spot Repair 

Appreciate the easy approach to leveling. I’m gonna give it a shot with the broom and let the water to the rest. Thanks for sharing!

Spring 2024… We meet again.

I have been doing this on a low area for a good while but needed this reminder to not worry about how it looks and just do it. Thanks so much for this.

Definitely look forward to a possible mole remedy video. One or several has/have destroyed my lawn.

NOT THE MOLE!!!!!! That was my battle the 1st season!!! Allyn I used (Victor 0631 Out O'Sight Reusable Humane Mole Eliminator Trap and Killer ) Got him the 1st try with this trap! (added a little grass and soil to the top of the trap so the mole thinks it's still underground hiding the light) Good luck brother I hope you get him! Also lawn looks epic can't believe its already been 3 weeks since you scalped! 😊🔥🙏🏾🤙🏾

I’m new to lawn care. This is gold. Fricking brilliant🤯

this was extremely helpful, thank you! I have always bailed on leveling projects because I fear "smothering" the grass, and I never put down enough sand. Seeing you do this with confidence that the grass will grow through the sand is all I need to do it right this time. Thanks again!

Thx LCN. Did a drainage project awhile back and grew some grass on top; but seeing it settled. Sand to the rescue

Low spots are easy. What about the small lumps say from a skunk that grass grew over. Tempted to take a rubber mallet to them. But no one talks about small bumps it seems. :(

Did a small leveling 2 seasons ago same exact way as this using my broom as well. I will add also if anyone wants to spice it up a bit and help your lawn at same time. Do a 70/30 or 80/20 mixture of Sand and whatever favorite soil with humic acid in it. I personally like Fox Farm Happy Frog soil but any should help as long as humic acid is present.

That is a great explanation for why sand is useful here. Thank you.

Just the information I needed! Thanks so much. (from Bribie Island, Australia, where the climate is similar to that of Florida).

Allyn, you obviously did this sand leveling at your Florida home which typically has a sandy soil so adding more sand to that soil is very much the same material. For LCNs like me who live farther north of you and have a clay soil is sand alone your recommendation for leveling or would you suggest a sand and top soil mixture or something else for this soil type? If you suggest a mixture, what percentage would you use (i.e., 50/50)?

this was very helpful for a rookie--thanks! and your vids are stylish, too...fun to watch! Q: If I had to level my lawn and also aerate it, what's the ideal sequence for those two steps?

I live in Oklahoma and have a brand new lawn that was installed in December then temps fell to -13 with sustained winds making it colder and my lawn looks like crap. There’s whole lines of rolled out sod that is dead. They didn’t put down any topsoil so it’s laid out right on red clay. I put down urea and then it rained really good the same day. I don’t have an auto sprinkler system … so with all that said.. watching your channel will give me a nice lawn in a few weeks. .. I hope. ☺️ ..and it’s Bermuda grass with a lot of weeds and I can’t use weed killer on it because that will kill it… thanks for all the information which I am putting into motion already.

Can you mow with a rotary mower and sand. Don’t you have to worry about the mower picking out the sand and re-dispersing it?

This is going to be a great season

A mole wreaked havoc on my lawn a few years ago. The damage was extreme. Happened late fall into winter. Took months to get rid of it

I live in west Texas. I have clay soil and celebration bermuda grass. I need to level my yard. I was told NOT to use sand as it mixes with the clay and gets even harder. Is that true ? What do you recommend I level with. Thank you GSM

I have two acres and have been working to get rid of my low spots over the years. I take pictures after heavy rains of where the water collects. I've probably moved/added about 25 yards of dirt to get rid of most of the low spots. The minimum amount of dirt for delivery is 5 yards. For basic ruts and such I use some bagged top soil.

Thanks for the great videos. I was taught sand is the worst leveler in Texas due to the.clay contrnt. Also, why air8 and not dove dishwashing liquid? Thank you!

How about fixing deeper troughs in uneven lawn's in WI? Mix soil and sand?

That was an amazing explanation of why you use sand to level lawn. I never thought about it that way. Thanks so very much!!

Quality production ❤

I would love to do this, but the foot of snow we got yesterday prevents me from even seeing my lawn :)

I am late to comment here but I always apply liquid fertilizer then level after 48 hours. It gives the grass the energy needed to push through the sand and minimizes the possibility of damage when you make a mistake and pile it on too thick. I spoon feed so for bad areas, I can get some leveling in once a week. Once the lawn is where I need, I continue my spoon feeding but begin using PGR once a month

I have a spot that collects water every time it rains. Do I need to wait for the water to dry up before putting the sand down?

Just stopped by to comment that I am big fan of arm wrestling and you look just like the GOAT John Brzenk. Often I get confused when you upload haha.

A big birch tree was removed from my lawn 10 years ago. The lawn is grown back but there are big dips up to 8" deep over a 10 foot circle. What material is best to fill in these deeper areas and holes?

@2:42 excellent flashback! I hadn't seen that beach video

I always know when I have a mole because there are mounds, how were there no mounds in your yard?

do you have to scalp your zoysia first before leveling? I'm concerned about stressing it out when it's already stressed with our Florida heat.

Thanks for spending time at the beach to give us content, it must have been horrible. /s

Question…I’m about to level my lawn..after I had a tree removed and stump grinded out…plus I have a few holes my dog made..so for those spots..fill the hole with sand first..then topsoil then seed so grass can grow there?

Nice video, great content overall, but I had to comment on this since you did like a whole segment on it. Sand does not seek it's own level ( I feel like that was going to give people some very misguided ideas) and that is not why we use it as a medium for leveling your lawn. The reason is actually pretty simple, since sand is almost entirely inorganic, the sand you lay down today will more or less be the same 10 years from now since none if it will decompose or compact significantly. If you have something like potting soil or garden soil that has organic matter in it (like compost) you may see more settling over time as the organic parts break down or get consumed, or just compact further over time. Your lawn looks great by the way, I'm sure you are the envy of your neighborhood :)

I have a big hole in corner of my yard. When they were paving my street one of the asphalt trucks drove over corner of my lawn and left a big depression there. Should I just fill it entirely with sand, then top dress with peat moss and seed or how should I fix this corner?

I believe i did not hear what time of the year was this performed? Can you do in the fall (sept-oct) time frame? Im in texas

Spraying n praying!! 😂😂Love that

Seems sand would be great in the final stage? With undulations you have more to do?

Sand is a great idea and better than dirt since it doesn't compact hardly at all. I bought dirt once and the guy had mixed 40% horse manure into it and it compacted but did not smell. Felt cheated cuz all I wanted was to level a whole section

Would I need to do a soil test for new grass that was laid out?

Do you suggest sand for all grass and climate types? Would there ever be a scenario where one should use soil or som kind of soil/sand combination? Or is it just 100% sand every time? I live in a cool climate and wasn’t sure if sand would still be the best option

My problem is that I have bad low spots, but my yard is sloped, and it's 50,000 sq. ft. Sand will just end up running down the slope and probably creating a bigger bump where it gathers at some high point on the slope. What do you recommend for leveling on a slope? I know that "level" and "slope" seem diametrically opposed, but I'd like my slopes to be smooth, and not feel like washboards, so there has to be a good way to smooth the slopes. I actually thought about renting a roller like they use to flatten blacktop.

Quick question- should I just use sand or should I be mixing it with garden soil. If I am to mix what should be the quantity …!! Thanks in advance

I have a low spot that looks like it may need to be seeded. Do I do that first and then the sand or sand first. Also. Great video. I feel hopeful I will be able to get ride of low spot and water building up there.

What if my yard has small hills? Can I still use sand to level out the smaller holes or should I look to flatten the yard altogether?

Deal with the mole first, levelling is just gonna get ruined. Also, very much looking forward to your mole removal video, need to learn how to get rid of those bastards once and for all!

How long do you wait to mow again when leveling in this manner?

So I like in Indiana and have no idea what kind of grass we have here but we have a lot of uneven spots some even look like holes so and there is actually no grass there anymore so my question is will the sand still fix this up and what do I do about the dead spots? Thanks again for the video.

What about bar spots, will grass seeds grow through sand or top soils???

I have St Aug sod that was laid on river sand and its not growing. I have lots of spots that are 1' deep or more. Can I use Top Soil to level the lawn. Thanks.

Can I use sand on sloped sections of my yard? Do I have to worry about rain washing it away?

So my yard was not done right they put Bermuda on top of clay. Could I do a sand soil mix? Not wanting to start over again (by ripping up the entire yard and backfilling with soil and lay new sod) Thanks y’all

I was about to purchase a load of top soil to fill in low spots. I live inland NC, where we do not have sandy soil. I should still use play sand?

What if I have a hole that’s about 6-8” deep, approx 12” diameter that my dog dug? Just fill it with sand, would that work? Then maybe top soil and seed?

Whoa, that was easy enough Mr. Hane.

Hey Al, can I follow the same process for cool season turf? Assume yes but wanted to be sure.

Hi there. Do you have a Calendar for maintenance schedules of products to use in Florida?

I’m dealing with the same problem with my zoysia in Swfl right now!

I'm moving into a new house and the lawn is pretty patchy on with the grass and I was going to overseed the lawn to fill out the lawn. My dilemma is I have several low spots a couple that are 5-6 inches low. Should I fill those spots with soil and then finish with sand to level the spots and then throw seed on top of sand or should I fill spots with dirt and throw seed and wait for a good growth before I level with sand?

what about leveling for east cost (MARVA)? I would assume top soil not sand?

Alan, I have an area that sunk down about 3 to 4 inches after a tree was removed a few years ago. would you recommend I still use sand for the 3-4” thanks

What if you have parts of your yard that dip way deeper?

I’m gonna use a power washer to knock down my high spots and sand for the low spots!

You need lawntips back over there to show you the Simms sand level flick 😂 he does it so well great coverage with the flick👍😂

Does this leveling work for Chicago lawns also?? The sand part

Does this method works if my lawn is on a small incline?

hope you update on the mole, I've got a family tearing my backyard up

Won’t dirt also level itself if u add enough water?

Your looking great buddy. I will be leveling for the second time in the new backyard lawn area since all my madness is almost completed.

2:25 what about the sand clay mix? Like the 20% clay.

Jeez what a timely video for me personally lol.

can i reseed before level with sand

Will masonry sand be ok

Hi Alan. Will sand work in the northeast where soil/loam is what lawns are built on?

Going to the beach to teach is next level sh!t big bruh.

Anybody have any extensive experience using the Eco top dresser? I have been considering getting one...

What if you have a clay soil lawn? I've heard a lot about not using sand for leveling in that situation. If that's truly the case, do you have any alternatives in mind for leveling a clay soil lawn?

How often should I fertilize my lawn? I live north of Tampa in Land o Lakes.

What's the best way to get rid of chickweed in NC cool season grass?

Hello. I'm from Canada. It's almost September. Do you think it's still ok to level or should I wait for next season? TIA!

What about soul reduction. 3 of my next door back yard goes thru my back yard to the front. Has anyone ever used metal to make a water diverter

can the same strategy be done when trying to level St Augustine grass?

Looks like u need some tips from Ben of the Lawn tips for sand spreading. Dude just flings the material off the shovel an boom its like nearly level and smooth

Is sand really what us cool season lawn folks should be using too? Maybe add in a bit of good topsoil or peat moss? Or compost?

I had a beautiful yard when I had kids and the neighborhood kids came over played on it daily. There gone now and the yard is starting to turn and the wildlife has taken over dont know what to do. Watching many different birds, fox, deer on a 1/2 acre in a City :)

When are those Bahia videos coming out? Hoping to follow along before we head back North

Where I can Rent that leveling machine here in central Florida? I has been looking for, appreciated sir.

LCN i need to do that in my backyard mole problem but I got him

I have low spots in my St Augustine lawn that are considerably deeper. Does the same method apply? My concern is burying the grass and killing it. Should I do multiple passes letting the grass blades brake through? Does it matter if the stolons are buried? Thanks!

I don't have a low spot, but my lawn extremely bumpy. Pushing my mover is like driving on the moon. is the method the same?

My lawn is so bad from the roots of my trees. Doing it like this for my situation seems convienant and not stress full compared to a full lawn leveling. Grab a bag or two each time I stop at Home Depot and thrower down!

When do u level spring summer or fall .in GA

Allyn, I desperately need some advice. I’m getting ready to completely transform my girlfriends Bermuda lawn this spring/summer and just before the growing season begins, her careless daughter keeps parking half on the lawn and half on the driveway causing relatively noticeable tire marks/ruts and I’m just steaming and pulling my hair out. What should I do to correct this? I was thinking about getting a lawn roller to smooth out the bumps and then fill the soil depression with sand and level. Is this a good idea? What would you do? And when would be a good time?

Thank you! Extremely helpful!! ❤

Great video! For St. Augustine grass, I was always informed that play sand has glass in it, which causes too much heat. Thus always use paver sand or leveling sand. Any truth to this? thoughts?

what about sandy loam?

looks great LCN

What’s your plan for the mole? I had two last summer. Luckily got him pretty quick

Where can you rent the EcoLawn Top Dressing Machines? That is an awesome machine!