This coarse, gritty sand improves drainage, fights root rot, and makes soil easier to dig—here’s how to use it right. Sharp sand improves drainage and prevents root rot by loosening compacted ...

He then explained that you fill the trough with "very sharp sand or grit or gravel" so the grass can grow over and hide the gap. Dave added: "But at least it’s getting this grass to drain and it ...

Mix lawn seeds with sharp sand for an effective way to keep the birds away. He only told me this last weekend and I haven’t had a chance to implement the advice, but rest assured it’s ...

Gardener’s World presenter Monty Don gives hack for sorting out lawn drainage. In a new blog post for March 2024 the expert explained when to mow and what people need to do for healthy grass.

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As poor drainage is fixable cause of moss, Don says he works his lawn at least once a year, "sticking a fork in the ground and wiggling it about", repeating the process every 15cm. Article ...

My lawn is very bumpy, and I would like to make it level. I thought the best time might be when the lawn goes dormant. This would allow the pump sand to settle in. Thanks for any advice.

Sharp sand improves drainage and prevents root rot by loosening compacted, clay-heavy soil. It’s often mixed into compost or seed-starting mixes to create a breathable rooting environment without ...

Gardener’s World presenter Monty Don has issued advice on his blog for March - and said the lawn is an area which needs tackling. In his latest post the 68-year-old says that now is the time to ...