Bermuda lawn leveling with sand in early spring

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Күн бұрын

In this video, I decided to get a leg up on the season and sand level my bermuda. I was way early since temps need to be on the higher side. I will go over the tools needed and the final outcome. Since the bermuda is just starting out and is slow to grow, recovery will take longer.
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Items needed
01:28 Newly dug up yard
01:43 Go low
02:10 Pro tip
02:38 Type of sand
02:52 This will not be easy
03:48 Work it in
04:42 Fertilize
05:39 Trust that this will work
06:07 Water
06:35 Results
07:49 Final thoughts

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@timborski1210 2 ай бұрын

Ill be doing this next month here in TX, pray for me LOL

@lisagraves1315 2 ай бұрын

I just had this done to my yard today and am watching this video for emotional support. "Trust the process, you say...." OK, I'm going to try! Thank you for including the daily progress videos, it really helps.

@TheALG 2 ай бұрын

Give it about 12 to 18 days for full recovery. That will change based on how hot it gets.

@muuunna99 14 күн бұрын

very clearly explained.Nice video.

@psidvicious 9 күн бұрын

The slope towards the house would be concerning to me.

@j0eisgod Ай бұрын

fantastic video, very informative. Got any updated pics of the lawn?

@TheALG Ай бұрын

Thank you, will post soon.

@samjay9262 2 ай бұрын

$89/cubic yard .... in the suburban ATL....where? ...and thanks for the gReat info & DYI approach...

@TheALG 2 ай бұрын

Luxury landscape supply

@PhongNguyen-nz9kz 15 сағат бұрын

Round is a shape...

@74GILS 3 күн бұрын

Should you aerate first? Awesome yard by the way!

@TheALG 3 күн бұрын

If you need aeration, yes.

@smk791 2 ай бұрын

That's some good quality sand. Northside tool rental rent topdressers if you wanna do less back breaking work

@TheALG 2 ай бұрын

I saw that, I needed the exercise and I love pain

@VenJul Ай бұрын

When you did your sand after you put your pool in (new sod), how long did you wait to do the leveling? Mine is only 1 month out, but it's driving me crazy

@TheALG Ай бұрын

I did light sanding about 1 month in the growing season. The key is to go light

@antoniobrown3219 Ай бұрын

Should we treat for weeds 1st or does that matter?

@kkevinj1 19 күн бұрын

do you know how long after seeding can I 100% smother it with sand? I seeded Monaco early may. I basically have a full lawn already, of course I have weak areas but the biggest bare spot is less than a foot circle. This stuff is tough, I thought parts were dead from lack of water but they came back 100% lol Monaco looks like a hybrid and super dark green

@TheALG 19 күн бұрын

1 full growing season. Since you're dealing with warm season turf and leveling should only be done in late spring to late summer, I would wait till next year in your case. It's not worth taking the chance to do this to newly seeded turf.

@kkevinj1 18 күн бұрын

@@TheALG OK, i added some sand but made sure the blades were getting sun, will not bury, thanks for fast reply

@msblessalkalinemix7834 2 ай бұрын

New subscriber and new home buyer, wanted to know if I can buy any Bermuda grass seed to fill in my not growing lawn. 1/2 if the yard is not growing. The builder had sod placed but 1/2 grew and 1/2 didn’t. All I see is mushroom, moss and very wet moisture. They told me to fix it will cost 10 grand. (Hell no!). I bought La prima Bermuda seeds and royal txd bermuda seeds. Even paid $1000 to someone who said he could fix it but still nothing. Any tips? I am getting tired, never knew taking care of a lawn can be so damn draining. I am watching so many you tube videos about lawn care and learning quite a few things.

@TheALG 2 ай бұрын

You typically don't need to seed bermuda because bermuda is self repairing. You need 3 things to happen for bermuda to thrive. It needs 7 to 8 hours of sun, heat, and good drainage. Sounds like you may need to look into the drainage situation. If you see puddles of water that stay for a long time after it rains and if it stays wet for over 24 hours after the rain has ended, then you have bad drainage. Maybe something to do with the grading of your land or your neighbors may be higher than you. If you just seed without solving what is causing your grass to not come back, it will keep happening.

@lawnpanda 23 күн бұрын

You need to buy a snow shovel and a drag....

@XavierTerry-ds5sz 29 күн бұрын

I'm still confused why you don't fertilize before you put the sand down. Does it make a difference?

@TheALG 29 күн бұрын

My reasoning is because to minimize movement of the fertilizer. Putting it down first before then putting the sand down and using the leveling rake will not only make the sand move but also the fertilizer. Even if you water it in the day before, there will always be some granular particles left behind. This is just from my personal experience but whichever way you decide won't make a huge difference, just a minor difference.