Keep reading to learn how to level your backyard with easy methods including sand, topsoil, and compost.
It can help to improve drainage and aid in the overall health and appearance of turf.
Cool-season lawns are best leveled in late summer and early autumn.
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Leveling when the ground is dry is not as physically taxing and is less messy.
Sand lightens heavy soils and topsoil or a topsoil and compost combination supplies nutrients.
A good mix is two parts sand, two parts topsoil, and one part compost.
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Ready-to-use filler materials are available at most garden centers.
Large areas or lawns with extensive damage may require labor, materials, and equipment supplied by a contractor.
Larger jobs may require a rototiller.
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Determining factors also include your geographical location, the severity of the job, and the contractor.
2024 cost to level & regrade yard| land grading cost.
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