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Post by Waggy on May 28, 2022 13:34:03 GMT
After advice, had a new lawn laid last year and it has sunk in one area about 3 inches. I have looked online and read that if i put 3 inches of top soil on the lawn in the affected area the soil will sink into the lawn and raise it. Would anyone know if this is likely to happen or would i be best just cutting it back and building up with top soil underneath and re-laying?
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Post by milton58 on May 28, 2022 13:55:18 GMT
You ok waggy lad you don't come on here that often anymore.you loved up fella
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Post by svengaliinplatforms on May 28, 2022 14:42:35 GMT
I'd go option b) Waggy
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Post by Rednwhitenblue on May 28, 2022 15:44:08 GMT
After advice, had a new lawn laid last year and it has sunk in one area about 3 inches. I have looked online and read that if i put 3 inches of top soil on the lawn in the affected area the soil will sink into the lawn and raise it. Would anyone know if this is likely to happen or would i be best just cutting it back and building up with top soil underneath and re-laying? You can do option one, or you can cheat and get some turf, lay it on the sunken area, water it in very well and do it that way. |
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Post by Waggy on May 28, 2022 16:07:17 GMT
You ok waggy lad you don't come on here that often anymore.you loved up fella Yes met a lady named Sally. I try not to do too much social media anymore |
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Post by Waggy on May 28, 2022 16:07:45 GMT
After advice, had a new lawn laid last year and it has sunk in one area about 3 inches. I have looked online and read that if i put 3 inches of top soil on the lawn in the affected area the soil will sink into the lawn and raise it. Would anyone know if this is likely to happen or would i be best just cutting it back and building up with top soil underneath and re-laying? You can do option one, or you can cheat and get some turf, lay it on the sunken area, water it in very well and do it that way. Good idea. Thanks |
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Post by marylandstoke on May 28, 2022 17:18:32 GMT
It is rather special seeing you back old stick.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on May 28, 2022 17:20:00 GMT
I’m going to see them at the Rigger tonight
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Post by terryconroysmagic on May 28, 2022 17:33:31 GMT
My lady’s lawn has been sinking for years, no amount of land fill could save it…
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Post by lawrieleslie on May 28, 2022 17:41:39 GMT
After advice, had a new lawn laid last year and it has sunk in one area about 3 inches. I have looked online and read that if i put 3 inches of top soil on the lawn in the affected area the soil will sink into the lawn and raise it. Would anyone know if this is likely to happen or would i be best just cutting it back and building up with top soil underneath and re-laying? Build up the 3 inches gradually trying not to bury the grass completely with each addition. Keep well watered as you’re doing this and you should be ok. A good rollering in between will help enormously if you have one. After rollering leave 24 hours for the grass to spring up again. Patience is the key. |
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Post by hotterpotter on May 28, 2022 20:07:20 GMT
My grandad used to sprinkle sand. I have no idea if that's good, bad or indifferent!
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Post by pretzel on May 28, 2022 20:35:15 GMT
Waggy's losing the plot again
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Post by somersetstokie on May 28, 2022 20:49:16 GMT
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Post by lawrieleslie on May 29, 2022 6:46:17 GMT
My grandad used to sprinkle sand. I have no idea if that's good, bad or indifferent! It’s an old fashioned way of weed and moss removal but you must use lawn sand as this contains the necessary nutrients and chemicals. If you are using it to build up the ground then mixing 50/50 with top soil will help to give a good finish. |
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Post by iancransonsknees on May 29, 2022 7:33:33 GMT
After advice, had a new lawn laid last year and it has sunk in one area about 3 inches. I have looked online and read that if i put 3 inches of top soil on the lawn in the affected area the soil will sink into the lawn and raise it. Would anyone know if this is likely to happen or would i be best just cutting it back and building up with top soil underneath and re-laying? As Domingo decomposes the ground in that area will naturally sink. I'd add a bit of lime to the area then top up with too soil and grass seed. Either that or it'll be an abandoned badger sett. They're everywhere around here 🙄 |
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Post by mrcoke on May 29, 2022 7:49:48 GMT
Are you sure one of those neighbours hasn't got a metal detector? |
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Post by misterj on May 29, 2022 7:55:19 GMT
Use sharp spade take out small pieces of lawn and build up underneath with top quality soil to correct height then re-lay turf. (Scrape excess soil from under pieces of turf so they’re uniform depth)
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Post by thehartshillbadger on May 29, 2022 8:16:26 GMT
After advice, had a new lawn laid last year and it has sunk in one area about 3 inches. I have looked online and read that if i put 3 inches of top soil on the lawn in the affected area the soil will sink into the lawn and raise it. Would anyone know if this is likely to happen or would i be best just cutting it back and building up with top soil underneath and re-laying? As Domingo decomposes the ground in that area will naturally sink. I'd add a bit of lime to the area then top up with too soil and grass seed. Either that or it'll be an abandoned badger sett. They're everywhere around here 🙄 🤫 |
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Post by Waggy on May 29, 2022 9:03:59 GMT
My lady’s lawn has been sinking for years, no amount of land fill could save it… Have you tried soiling it? |
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Post by terryconroysmagic on May 29, 2022 13:45:02 GMT
My lady’s lawn has been sinking for years, no amount of land fill could save it… Have you tried soiling it? No but I was watering it non stop 🤣 |
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