Top-dressing improves soil quality and enhances the growth of healthy grass. Learn what's involved in top-dressing a lawn.

Shredded leaves, peat moss, compost and top soil added to the top 8 to 12 inches of existing soil provide a better base for ground cover to get established. Once it is mixed in and raked smooth ...

Replace weed-filled lawn from ground up: Ask the Ground Crew. Updated: May. 12, ... Rake the fertilizer and grass seed gently into the top few inches of the soil and then top dress.

An alternative to a traditional lawn, ground covers provide a low-maintenance alternative that is beneficial to wildlife and a highly attractive landscape addition.

Ground ivy, also known as creeping Charlie, is every lawn owner's nightmare. It's a fast-spreading, stubborn weed that can quickly take over your lawn and garden beds if left unchecked. With its ...

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Top-dressing improves soil quality and enhances the growth of healthy grass. Learn what's involved in top-dressing a lawn.