How to Repair a Hole in the Lawn

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Proper DIY

Proper DIY

2 жыл бұрын

An uneven lawn can be annoying but when it gets to the point where it's dangerous then Something needs to be done. Watch as I make a deep depression go away without having to reseed.
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@Quaker521
@Quaker521 2 жыл бұрын
Well, I didn't think that I'd be spending part of my day off watching a video of somebody repairing their lawn. I guess it just goes to show how captivating your videos are! Cheers. 👍🙂
@ProperDIY
@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Well thank you - I don't mean to keep you from doing things on your day off
@ashleyberry1116
@ashleyberry1116 2 жыл бұрын
My wife and I put your videos on whilst we get frisky in the bedroom. They always help us get in the mood.
@ashleyberry1116
@ashleyberry1116 2 жыл бұрын
Especially all this talk of filling the gaps with seed.
@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524
@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524 2 жыл бұрын
Psychic link again. Literally just prepped an area for new turf this weekend!! Put a fence up too. Mrs said it wasn’t “the full Stuart” but very good for me…. 🙄 😂
@ProperDIY
@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Nice one!
@TheOneRobUK
@TheOneRobUK 2 жыл бұрын
I have no lawn, I have no garden but I always watch every video. Something soothing and relaxing about them.
@MrSmid888
@MrSmid888 2 жыл бұрын
Some of the dry humour in this and the deliver are pretty outstanding 🤣👍🏻 I think your depression is a mini sink hole where they didn’t dump any old 🧱 bricks before turfing. 😆 I’d have filled the top soil slightly higher. It’s amazing how much it’ll sink again after some good British downpours. Good luck 🤞🏻
@pamelajoyner1240
@pamelajoyner1240 Жыл бұрын
I loved this! My daughter's dog has been digging a hole for herself near the side of the house - close to our basement window! We do not have a window well installed, so right now, I am so happy you have shown this beautiful fix!! I need some sunlight this weekend!! LOL!!
@terristroh3965
@terristroh3965 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had a large hole and depression just like this in the lawn of my new house. I wondered for months what it was until my neighbor said there used to be a tree there. Funny story, when I went to level and fill it up, I found the previous owner filled the hole quite unsuccessfully with some sort of spray foam.
@sydei3ieb204
@sydei3ieb204 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing for your video. That"s a job I need to do on the weekend. And now I know how to do it "Proper"! Keep up the great work and thank you.
@ProperDIY
@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help
@mcattack2009
@mcattack2009 2 жыл бұрын
Great topic, I'm in Eastern Canada so your weather seems to be about a month ahead of me, gives me time to plan my projects! lol
@ProperDIY
@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Nice one!
@hickorydragon8114
@hickorydragon8114 Жыл бұрын
Love the sod cutting
@deanwellerassociates
@deanwellerassociates 2 жыл бұрын
Good job, properly done. All the best
@Pete7647
@Pete7647 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip i have two depressions about 1 ft across on both , now i know how to do it Thank you very much.
@philtebble4390
@philtebble4390 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job my friend . You've got some lovely comments as well which are well deserved . You have experience and knowledge in a lot of areas its nice that you are passing it to others . Top drawer 👍
@ProperDIY
@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Phil
@TYLERCONSTRUCTION
@TYLERCONSTRUCTION 2 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel at the weekend and I’m loving it! Especially the funny comments at the start of the videos. Keep up the great work 👍
@ProperDIY
@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tyler
@gurdittsingh7787
@gurdittsingh7787 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video so thanks very much for all your efforts and kindness. I would suggest that a wooden/rubber mallet with wood short plank to tap down the lawn or a wood longish block (as hammer) to tamp down the soil / compost. Just hate to see folk hurting or damaging their precious hands especially where there is multiple or large areas to be done.
@jeremyharcourt859
@jeremyharcourt859 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have a dip that needs levelling in my lawn. Not as big but quite deep!
@paulhad69
@paulhad69 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job, I'd have just dug a hole and planted a tree😆 great video. Big garden,hopefully you'll be doing plenty more jobs in it and giving ideas and tips on the way "CHEERS"
@mikeparker5186
@mikeparker5186 2 жыл бұрын
Another great informative video. Excellent
@markcotton4400
@markcotton4400 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent as always....hope there's a how to put a greenhouse together video in the future
@andyf-d4222
@andyf-d4222 2 жыл бұрын
Weather permitting, I now know what I'm going to be doing this week 👍🏻
@ProperDIY
@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@John..18
@John..18 25 күн бұрын
Great video as always ,, 👍,, is there a particular type of seed you recommend,,??. 😊
@garvielloken3929
@garvielloken3929 Жыл бұрын
"squint fairly heavy" 😂
@flemmingaaberg4457
@flemmingaaberg4457 2 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed that. Me? - I would just have top dressed and reseeded. But it's good to see how a 'Lawn Tragic' deals with depression.
@richardwills551
@richardwills551 2 жыл бұрын
I can’t help but think that you may have been depressed in this video. It just seemed to lack the jolly you. Love your work. Take care. X
@GerardL
@GerardL 2 жыл бұрын
You mention in the video that you got rid of most of your annual meadow grass infestation. How did you do that?
@coburn_karma
@coburn_karma 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@ClaireRousseau
@ClaireRousseau 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoying this video as more of an 'aspirational' how to, because our lawn is so messy, I might need to go straight to your leveling video when it's out. Or maybe hire a gardener to get us started and then use your videos for maintenance. I'm really starting with a tricky canvas. 😅
@ClaireRousseau
@ClaireRousseau 2 жыл бұрын
Ahahah, having watched a little more of the video, I think my lawn is about 85% annual meadowgrass. Seems like you're planning to make exactly the videos I need to see all seasonlong, so thank you for that!!
@jonathanboyle6853
@jonathanboyle6853 2 жыл бұрын
I had a bad depression on my lawn recently. My partner told me me to stop lying on the grass and get inside.
@Ginwood
@Ginwood 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a hard but satisfying days graft there Stuart
@ProperDIY
@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Yes definitely Simon
@johnegan17
@johnegan17 2 жыл бұрын
There is a tool called a sodding iron that gives you a better piece of turf when you are taking it out. It's easier on your back as well.
@mitchellwhittington9478
@mitchellwhittington9478 2 жыл бұрын
That garden and house looks lovely
@ProperDIY
@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@robbristow
@robbristow 2 жыл бұрын
Hi. A bit of lawn advice please. This autumn (NZ) I have seeded a new lawn a couple of weeks ago and it has taken really well. Any advice as to when should I do the first cut? Should I mulch or collect the clippings? I will be using a rotary mower as reel mowers are a real rarity here! Many thanks. Really enjoy your channel.
@anthonyb8208
@anthonyb8208 2 жыл бұрын
I've done this before, I didn't get it as level as you've got your patch, but since raised the level with sand and seeded it. Looks a lot better now than it did before. Good handy video Stewart.
@stevenrickett4333
@stevenrickett4333 Жыл бұрын
Don’t worry about it being flat. Let the grass grow longer get some wild flowers and insects in. Next you’ll have birds feeding and something to look at rather than sterile grass and a bare fence. Some things need controlling. Somethings don’t.
@dazdaz105
@dazdaz105 2 жыл бұрын
Guess what I’m doing tomorrow 👌 good job and good video Stuart. Keep em coming 👍 when you building the BBQ 🍗?
@davidwostrel
@davidwostrel Жыл бұрын
A-hole in the lawn! Nice Thumbnail! :D
@jimlepeu577
@jimlepeu577 2 жыл бұрын
It won’t be too serious if you are a little low if you are doing a full lawn level in a few weeks. Rgdz from Yorkshire
@williamwales6619
@williamwales6619 2 жыл бұрын
Good job mate,ma knees widnae stand up tae that sort of work. Might need to think oot the box as they say. Thanks fur the tip anyways.
@ProperDIY
@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks William
@chrisjinks5414
@chrisjinks5414 Жыл бұрын
have a look at the fiskars xact weed puller
@weemanling
@weemanling 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you're doing well mate. The narration was lacking your usual upbeat dry humour, hope the videos aren't taking it out of you and you're still enjoying what you're doing.
@twinwankel
@twinwankel 2 жыл бұрын
Man, do you have a beautiful level backyard. I had to put in a retaining wall to keep my yard flat. I guess with a yard like that, you would spend the time to keep it flat. Thanks.
@ProperDIY
@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wally
@colinbleach9390
@colinbleach9390 2 жыл бұрын
Another well made video ...excellent stuff
@ProperDIY
@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Colin
@chohanchohan8208
@chohanchohan8208 2 жыл бұрын
Wow This video shows I GOTTA A LOT OF WORK TO DO 🙏🏽🙏🏽🍾🍾🍾🍾
@ProperDIY
@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Never ending
@troyboy4345
@troyboy4345 2 жыл бұрын
My lawn is really depressed in most areas, because of my Dog ... I have booked him in to the clinic for some therapy, lets see if he levels out and shows any signs of growth in the future ?
@stephenhathaway269
@stephenhathaway269 2 жыл бұрын
Why not tops dress the area level and over seed?
@ofwoden
@ofwoden 2 жыл бұрын
Was that flint you pulled out after deturfing?
@ProperDIY
@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it was
@jets1722
@jets1722 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for all of your great videos. i'm in florida and i have to pull crabgrass clumps from our lawn that are similar to the weeds that you pulled out - 2 years ago, i bought the Fiskars 4-Claw Weeder and i highly recommend it to you. if you are going to make a video of pulling out those weeds - try this tool - its awesome.
@paddy878mh
@paddy878mh 2 жыл бұрын
He's got one, he uses it in the video on How to Scarify a Lawn. Maybe he's just showing us how to remove these types of weed without a fork or bespoke tool that costs a lot of cash (comparable to a kitchen knfe!).
@jets1722
@jets1722 2 жыл бұрын
@@paddy878mh thanks patrick, somehow i missed that video. but, that is the tool and i love it...
@ProperDIY
@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I do have one but these weeds are really secured well - the Fiskars wouldn't shift it
@oompje
@oompje 2 жыл бұрын
Depressions in the grass can be quite depressing... 😉
@Y0UTUBEADMIN
@Y0UTUBEADMIN 9 ай бұрын
This is even worse than the great depression
@davidbanner9001
@davidbanner9001 2 жыл бұрын
If you are going to level the lawn anyway. Why not just fill the hole and not bother with all the work of cutting away the turf etc. Seems like a lot of work for little return, especially as it's going to be levelled later?
@home-space
@home-space 2 жыл бұрын
Would it be easier to redo the entire lawn again? Guessing it was laid by the builders. Our lawn had bits of sharp metal and nails and other building rubbish so redid it.
@wallace-bv4rl
@wallace-bv4rl 2 жыл бұрын
I have previously re-filled and seeded a similar hole just by adding the soil and seeds on top. Please don’t laugh. It did make a mess and the grass there is now greener than elsewhere. My lawn is so lumpy I was going to do a bit more of this lazy method. Re laying whole lawn from scratch would be the next best option probably however noting lazy method…. Any thoughts?? Enjoying the content and style!
@hickorydragon8114
@hickorydragon8114 Жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you use sand?
@archbeast2
@archbeast2 2 жыл бұрын
Are you going to mark out a football pitch?
@somewhereelse3813
@somewhereelse3813 2 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏
@ProperDIY
@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@dhewitt2514
@dhewitt2514 2 жыл бұрын
I’d love to do this but think it’s sensible to wait until my two young footballing sons have grown up! 🙄
@walkersunited332
@walkersunited332 2 жыл бұрын
I would've simply put soil. And I don't care about removing those lumps of grass.
@snorkelfish
@snorkelfish Жыл бұрын
Why not just put soil in the hole?
@trolleyproblem7195
@trolleyproblem7195 2 жыл бұрын
Not any kind of expert here, but I thought if blades of grass get partially buried the lower part just converts to root...? At least I know that works with potato plants. If true, the easiest way to level that hole would have been to sprinkle a thin layer of topsoil every few days, and let the grass grow up through it. You'd end up with level ground and grass that has deeper roots (which would make it healthier and more resilient to dry spells). I hope I'm guessing right, because the lazy way is always my favourite way.
@jdrecords
@jdrecords 2 жыл бұрын
That is the way I would do it , been doing that way for years. no problem.
@ProperDIY
@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Yes maybe. I don't know many people who work that can get around to sprinkling top soil on an area continuous every few days at the rate that grass grows - so prob 5 weeks in my example.
@foot9004
@foot9004 2 жыл бұрын
I dont even have a garden man
@martincook3201
@martincook3201 2 жыл бұрын
Now you just have to flatten the adjacent bit. And the bit next to that. And .... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r5d5o6h9qLq8Zas.html
@gespiri
@gespiri 2 жыл бұрын
How? Take a shit in it, and cover it up with excess soil you can get from a farmer or Home Depot. PROBLEM SOLVED!
@bidders77
@bidders77 2 жыл бұрын
Pesky stoloniferous roots
@John-wk9bt
@John-wk9bt 2 жыл бұрын
I thought you where a DIY MAN not a gardener. I don’t class this as DIY.
@ProperDIY
@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын
This is my garden series - an extra video each week throughout the summer. From making furniture, paint fences to potting plants it compliments the 'standard' DIY videos every Friday.
@John-wk9bt
@John-wk9bt 2 жыл бұрын
I thought you are a DIY MAN. NOT GARDENER.
@jdrecords
@jdrecords 2 жыл бұрын
John DIY means Do It Yourself, that's what he is doing. That's why they sell grass seed and garden tools in a DIY shop.
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