Low spot, very hard soil, little growing?
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Low spot, very hard soil, little growing?
I have a low spot near the sidewalk in the front yard that is maybe 9x7 feet I'd say that's all very hard dry dirt. It also needs to be filled in a little to bring it up to the rest of the lawn.
In the fall I want to try and grow some grass there, but I have to level it out first. Do I have to dig up the compacted soil or can I just throw topsoil or loam on top and plant the grass in that?
Once the roots hit the compacted soil underneath will they be able to get through?
In the fall I want to try and grow some grass there, but I have to level it out first. Do I have to dig up the compacted soil or can I just throw topsoil or loam on top and plant the grass in that?
Once the roots hit the compacted soil underneath will they be able to get through?
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You definetely want to break up and till the hard area. If it's really hard it can be a barrier to grass roots.