$219.00 + HST
Fall Soil Special
GET 3 Yards Lawn & Garden Topdressing, Delivered within City Limits
FALL SPECIAL ENDS ON OCTOBER 31ST, 2024
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WHAT ARE 10 BENEFITS TO TOP DRESSING?
Adds organic matter back into your lawn
Reintroduces microorganisms back into the soil
Combined with core aeration places new organic material and nutrients deeper into the soil
Can amend or modify the soil (adding compost can relieve compaction problems for instance)
Reduces the need for fertilizer
Can reduce the stress on your lawn from foot or vehicle traffic
Ensures any grass seed planted has contact with soil, needed to germinate
Helps soil retain moisture which is especially helpful when planting new grass or sod
Can even out dips or hollow spots in the yard so that grass has equal access to water
Can reduce thatch buildup by encouraging decomposition
When to top dress your lawn
Top dressing is done annually, ideally in the fall but otherwise in the spring. We also take the opportunity to overseed, which means adding grass seed to the existing lawn to make it denser.
A dense lawn is more resistant and leaves little room for insects, diseases and weeds to establish themselves.
If you want to optimize this process further, aerate your yard before top dressing and overseeding. This will make mixing the new soil with the existing soil easier and faster.
Topdressing and Seeding Tips
Choose the Right Amount of Topdressing
The right amount of topdressing to apply will depend on your intentions. If you are trying to smooth the bumps and valleys in your lawn, apply about 3 to 4 kilos per square metre. If you are applying topdressing as a maintenance technique to an otherwise well-manicured and healthy lawn, then 1 to 2 kilos per square metre will do the job.Remember, when you are applying thicker layers of topdressing, you only want to do this about 2 to 3 times per year; if you are applying thinner layers, this can be done much more frequently throughout the spring/summer/fall seasons for maintenance.
Plan Your Application Process
If you plan to aerate or scarify your lawn this autumn, do this before applying a topdressing.
If you are applying a heavy amount of topdressing, it is best to spread the seeds once you are finished in order to help ensure even seed placement. However, if you are simply applying a light topdressing to give your lawn a little boost, you can lay the seed before applying the topdressing.
By applying the topdressing after seeding, you are able to insulate the seeds and protect them from movement due to animals, wind and/or rain.
Apply Topdressing with Care
In order to maximize the effectiveness of your topdressing, be sure to mow the lawn prior to application. Apply the topdressing in small quantities throughout the yard, and then spread from there. You will then need to work the topdressing deeper into the soil carefully - a stiff brush or a garden leveller works best - avoiding disturbing any of the live grass roots.
Once spread, 75% of the grass blade should be exposed; be sure not to smother the grass.
Maintain Lawn After Topdressing
Try your best to stay off the grass for at least 48 hours following application of topdressing and seed - longer if you have applied the seed on top of the topdressing.
Be sure to apply regular water, in long intervals, to promote deeper root growth in your grass for a strong, lush lawn.
Wait to mow the lawn until at least 3 to 4 days after applying the topdressing to avoid loss of soil.
Fall Special - $219.00 For 3 Yards + HST
(Must Be Located Within City of Kingston Limits)
