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Originally Posted by Lark7
I am thinking about leveling parts of my lawn - have watched several videos and read articles. My question is what materials have you used to level your lawn and where did you purchase the materials? Some suggest “builder sand” but I can not seem to find builder sand in the big box stores. Also, are there any local companies that provide lawn leveling as a service? Thanks for your assistance. Lark
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RE: Builders sand and box stores
You are probably looking in the garden sections. You will find it with building supplies/ BE SURE YOU ARE BUYING SAND AND NOT ONE OF THE CEMENT MIXES SUCH AS SAKREET.
If, you have some serious depressions you want to first find the reason. Possibly a removed tree with it's roots now rotting. Perhaps buried trash or a dreaded sink hole,
If a minor issue you can add about 1/4 inch to the top of your lawns low spots every week or three. Faster but more work, you can cut your grass with a sharpened straight shovel, roll back the grass (sod) put soil underneath and roll back the grass.
While you are at the box store, buy an eight foot 2x4.
You will use that as a straight edge to be sure when your soil ine is straight. If, you decide to use sand, try it first.
Mix some with our existing lime clay. You may well find out you are creating cement.