[M311att]

I usually only see guys adding sand to raise low spots during leveling. How do you handle reducing small mounds when it isn't effective to raise everything up to that level?

 

[BrettWayne]

I too have a couple high spots that I think small trees where before I bought the home... I had plan to just hand dig them out , level the spots out and reseed these areas in the fall..

 

[Ware]

I usually only see guys adding sand to raise low spots during leveling. How do you handle reducing small mounds when it isn't effective to raise everything up to that level?

If they are small, I would just shave them off with a shovel and let the Bermuda grow across. Can you upload some photos?

 

[wardconnor]

How about the vericutter over and over then rake up debris. Or.. Manual thatch rake then rake up debris.

 

[Ware]

How about the vericutter over and over then rake up debris. Or.. Manual thatch rake then rake up debris.

Agree, a rental dethatcher will knock down high spots. It really depends on what you're working with though.

 

[Redtenchu]

If it's a small area, I've had good luck using a stream of water from my garden hose. It allows you to knock down the area without damaging the grass as much. The water also allows the soil to self level as it will naturally flow to a low area.

 

[M311att]

Ill have to get some photos. Does anyone peel back the grass and remove some dirt?

 

[wardconnor]

.... Does anyone peel back the grass and remove some dirt?

Not I

 

[BrettWayne]

I too have some spots as i have posted earlier after reading some other post was wondering if lowering spots now rather than fall is best due to the Bermuda spreading ? I only wanted to wait to fall to prevent my lawn from looking awful now .

 

[Spammage]

Something I've had success with is coring with a single aerator in the high spots, removing the cores and then filling the holes with compost. It isn't a quick process, but avoids any significant damage or compaction. Some of the worst spots will need to be done more than once.