Will grass push through top soil

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Hi Guys,

For the last couple years, I've spent a lot of time on my lawn getting it to what I think it pretty decent. We had some building work done over winter and as much as I tried to protect it, some areas got a little too much traffic.

I bought in a bulk bag of Baileys of Norfolk 'Turf Renovation Mix' - basically a sandy top dressing. Aerated the lawn and raked and cut it last week. I then went about spreading and brushing in the top dressing. Overseeded it and raked this in. Although I do have a lot of the established grass tips showing through the top dressing, in some areas, particularly the lower spots, it has covered much of the grass.

My question is: Will a good established dwarf creeping rye grass, which was sold as a hard waring type push through a thin top dressing?

I hope so?

Thanks

Mac

songbird · Accepted Answer

...  if it isn't buried too deeply it shouldbe ok.  also if the surrounding grass is okand the area is small then it will fill infrom the sides even if it does get smothered.  the only real problem is that gaps likethis are invitations to blowing weed seedsto get established.  next time, go thinner on the applicationand do multiple applications as the grassgets growing.  this is pretty much the best approach forapplying compost also, a thin layer on topspread out and then as it disappears addmore if needed.  if you just recently did this you can goout and rake away some of the extra on topin the areas that look thick enough to smotherand then it should be ok.  give it a goodwatering if there hasn't been enough rain.  songbird

trader4 · Answer

It depends on your definition of "thin".  If thin is 1/4",then yes.  If thin is 1", then no.

songbird · Answer

......  yes, indeed, 1" of compost or grass clippings at a time is overdoing it.  1/4" to 1/2" is what i've most seen recommended.  thanks for clarifying.  songbird

Red · Answer

Depends on the grass type.  It's common around here for nutsedge (agrass looking weed common in some lawns) to push thru 1" of pavedasphalt.

trader4 · Answer

Most people don't sow nutsedge:"My question is: Will a good established dwarf creeping rye grass,whichwas sold as a hard waring type push through a thin top dressing?"

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