I need to fix a yard that has ruts due to moles and erosion that increased the depth of the ruts to be deep enough to twist an ankle. I figured that I could roll the lawn to decrease the depth of the ruts and then fill in the remaining crevices with topsoil.
I do have a septic system, so one question I have is whether or not to use the roller over the septic, or just avoid that area.
Are the rollers available at the local lawn and garden (280lbs when full of water) effective or what weight range do I need to consider (I have a lawn tractor to pull it with)?
Or should I rent a roller from a supply store?
Should I avoid the septic area, or is it all right to roll it once every x-number years?
Will the roller (at whatever weight) do the job of compressing the lawn, or should get topsoil first to assist with the leveling process?
Should I aerate any area prior to rolling, in order to get more compaction in the trouble areas?
TIA, Dave