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Top Dressing

Top dressing can have several huge benefits to your lawn. First we look at your soil composition and the yard’s specific needs. A custom soil, to top dress with, is developed including ratios of sand, compost, and soil. The lawn is then thoroughly aerated to ensure the new soil is well distributed. Using our top dressing machine we broadcast spread a uniform amount of soil across the lawn. We then backdrag the lawn which breaks up the aeration cores and pulls the soil into the low areas. The result is a smoother lawn with more available nutrients with an improved ability to spread and recover from damage.

Whether you have a sprawling lawn or a small backyard oasis, maintaining its health and beauty requires regular care. One often overlooked aspect of lawn maintenance is top dressing – the application of a fine layer of soil or compost over the grass. While many homeowners focus on mowing, watering, and fertilizing, top dressing offers numerous benefits that shouldn't be ignored.

Firstly, top dressing improves the overall soil structure. By adding rich organic matter to your lawn's surface, you enhance nutrient levels while improving water retention capacity and drainage. This promotes better root development and healthy turf growth.

Secondly, top dressing helps tackle common issues like uneven terrain and thatch buildup. It provides an opportunity to fill in low spots in your yard and smooth out any bumps for a more uniform appearance.

Moreover, when done with quality materials such as compost or specialized loam blends, top dressing adds essential nutrients back into the soil. These nutrients are then absorbed by grass roots for improved color vibrancy and increased resistance to pests and diseases.

Lastly, top dressing aids in seed germination by providing a nurturing environment for freshly sown grass seeds to establish themselves firmly into the soil.

In conclusion, booking a professional top-dressing service is an investment worth considering if you want lush green lawns that make your neighbors envious. Beyond mere aesthetics, it contributes significantly to long-term soil health and overall vigor of your turf – leading to less maintenance hassle down the line.

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  • out of 5 stars

    I want to thank Andrew and his crews for a great job on my lawn. My yard was looking really sad and in need of some serious help. I was using a different local lawn service at the time and saw Earth First Turf's add on FB. I thought I would take a chance because he seemed so knowledgeable in his field, and I was not disappointed. From their specialized soil tests and periodic lawn treatments to their awesome top dressing treatment, my lawn now looks 100% better and even my neighbors have asked how the change took place so quickly. I'm glad I took the chance on switching from a company I had been with since 1994. Andrew also takes time to answer all my questions and gives me advice on things concerning my yard whenever I call him. If you've been thinking about switching to a different lawn service but wasn't sure if you wanted to do it, believe me... Do it. You'll be glad you did....

    Chris
    Facebook
  • out of 5 stars

    These guys are best in the business. You will not find another lawn care company as knowledgeable

    Brooks Hutcheson Home Owner
    Google
  • out of 5 stars

    These guys are amazing! 100% recommend!! Turned my yard around in 3 months!!

    Home Owner
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