Top-dressing a lawn is a fancy term for amending the soil without disturbing the sod. Golfers might be familiar with the practice because this technique was first performed on golf courses in Scotland ...

The grass is always greener... wherever you use top dressing. Which is why, yes, applying it to your tired-looking garden ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A newly sown lawn needs the right balance of nutrients, moisture, and aeration to establish strong roots. That's where top-dressing comes in.

Chris Bonnett, the founder of GardeningExpress, shared his tips and tricks for a full and green lawnCredit: Getty Chris Bonnett, the founder of GardeningExpress, shared his personal methods for how he ...

Q: I would appreciate your advice on how to get a fuller, healthier lawn. The lawn is five years old, a little patchy and has an inconsistent colour. I suspect a lack of topsoil and would welcome your ...

Austin area soils are famous for their poor quality. Ask any avid local gardener and they will give you a list of their soil woes. Ultimately what it comes down to is we have very little soil, the ...

In our own climate we are not generally overwhelmed with leaves. They usually don’t pile up 6 to 8 inches deep, and if they pile up at all, they will decompose quickly. The decomposed leaves add ...

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What should you be doing with your lawn right now? Well, not fertilizing, because it’s too early. Wait until approximately May 1 when our hot weather grasses have had time to put on top growth and ...