Compost/topsoil/loan to help fill gaps/level sod—Bermuda

Jrn06162 · Jul 15, 2019

Hi Everyone,

I have a 4 week old Tiff419 Bermuda lawn. Due to poor watering after it was laid (and the Central TX sun) the sod shrunk.

Should I fill and do an initially leveling with topsoil? Loam? I have a Met-R-Matic topdresser. Was going to use this and a landscaping rake. However, not sure what "dressing" to start with. I'm guessing loam or topsoil.

Thoughts? I'm thinking this will take multiple rounds to level. See pics.

ed2hess · Jul 16, 2019

Don't put anything on until spring with our hot weather coming you will have be careful to keep it alive. Actually looks like good start.

Rick1111 · Jul 16, 2019

Best thing I've ever used on Bermuda for leveling is red sand. No not the white. And since we don't have a top dresser we just have to dump and take out. Youcan dang near bury tiff2 by half an inch (not that you would want to) but it will grow through without issue.

ArTurf · Jul 17, 2019

Why red and not white? Just wondering

Jrn06162 · Jul 16, 2019

Thanks for the info, kemco. I have read about the red/orange sand on Bermuda lawns. Was just worried about the potential for the top layer of soil to dry too quickly in the summer. I’ll look into that, though.

Rick1111 · Jul 16, 2019

Put a little water on it now and the and you are golden. Smooth as silk by the end of season.

Jrn06162 · Jul 16, 2019

Sounds good. Going to look into the sand. Thank you

Compost/topsoil/loan to help fill gaps/level sod—Bermuda

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