Patching Lawn

[Anthony]

I recently removed a tree, ground out the tree stump, and patched the area with sod.

It appears that I put too much dirt in and now there is a slight hump in this area. However, I am trying to determine if there was already a "hump" there, due to the tree.

When trees are planted, is the soil around the tree trunk usually graded towards the tree trunk?

I guess what I am trying to figure out if it is worthwhile to remove the recently installed sod, and properly level the soil and re-sod...I'm not sure if the hump is already there in the existing soil.

Any advise would be appreciated.

[David J Bockman]

It's doubtful any installer would take the time to regrade the area around all but the very largest of tree plantings. When done properly, the mulched ring will create a gentle slope into the trunk to make a sort of 'moat', however.

Regardless, unless the mound is really very noticable, it will probably settle to grade or very near grade after a few months as the base of the trunk and roots that you didn't grind rot.

Dave

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