Landscaping Supply for a Lush Lawn: Soil Mixtures
Many of us have heard the saying “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” With a little effort and the right materials from Tim Wallace Soil Mix Supply, the grass can be greener on your side of the fence.
Our soil mixtures for your lawn can help you achieve the vibrant color and health of yard you desire. Use our following mixture descriptions to help you choose the soil that’s ideal for your lawn and your green goals.
Topdressing Mix: 50% topsoil, 50% fine sand (a superb base for sod)
If you’ve ever wondered how grass on golf courses stays so lush, a major reason is that it includes topdressing with sand.
Where black dirt will dry out, our 50-50 sand and topsoil topdressing will keep the soil moist and loose. Sand is a great asset because it enhances soil structure and increases root-zone porosity to support deep roots with good infiltration of water and air.
Other advantages of our topdressing mix include:
better drainage of water and prevention of thatch build-up because of the sand
leveling of any uneven areas and filling of bare spots because of the topsoil
ability to treat your lawn with your favorite bagged “weed and feed” product once the grass is re-established
The screened, pulverized black dirt (topsoil) in the topdressing mix improves the lawn’s nutrient quality without affecting its pH or chemical composition.
Enriched Topsoil Mix: 50% topsoil, 50% organic mushroom compost
When you are over-seeding your lawn, the mushroom compost in the enriched topsoil mix provides optimal topdressing as opposed to simply covering the seed with topsoil.
Acting as a type of slow-release, organic plant fertilizer, the mushroom compost in the enriched topsoil mix helps hold moisture against the seeds so they can germinate faster while preventing birds from eating them and wind from scattering them.
Topsoil also isn’t just nutrient-dense – it stays that way. Topsoil’s ability to retain its nutrients is life-sustaining for plants.
Premium Topsoil Mix: 50% topsoil, 25% mushroom compost, 25% fine sand
The pulverized black dirt in this mix helps level any uneven areas and fill bare spots in your lawn. The soil mixture’s fine sand further supports moisture retention, which is especially helpful when over-seeding.
The mushroom compost in the premium topsoil mix is a superb type of slow-release, organic plant fertilizer – an excellent asset for renewing an older, more-established lawn. Like the fine sand, the compost also helps hold moisture against the seeds so they can germinate faster. Gardens with non-flowering plants can even be topped with the mushroom compost as a composted soil alone.
Before you add any type of topdressing, the lawn should be mowed short and be dethatched if the thatch is deeper than your nail when you insert your finger. For optimal lawn results, add no more than 1” of any topdressing mix onto the top of your lawn on a dry day. This will help ensure a consistent soil mix in the root zone for better drainage and moisture retention.
Lump the fresh mix so the yard appears dotted with molehills every few feet. Next, spread the lumps evenly and break any clumps into small bits. On the last pass, rake or brush the grass so the mix falls through the grass and the blades peek through an even depth.
Lawn Repair Mix: 50% topsoil, 25% fine sand, 25% Purple Cow Compost
Nationally known and trusted Purple Cow Classic Compost is a proven, time-tested way to add beneficial microbes, carbon and balanced nutrients to your lawn or gardening soil.
A 100% plant-based and organic component, the Purple Cow Compost improves soil structure and porosity in creating a better plant-root environment. It also reinforces nutrient retention and use while reducing nutrient loss caused by leaching. Purple Cow includes humus to assist in soil aggregation and nutrient availability for the plant as well.
Even the best compost can dry out quickly, so mixing it with topsoil and fine sand is a great way to provide balanced media for lawns and bedding for flowers and plants. This mixture provides three top benefits in repairing a tired, nutrient-starved lawn:
Topsoil will offer a healthy home for roots with plenty of water.
Purple Cow Compost will provide a healthy boost of nutrients.
Fine sand will help with soil porosity and water retention.
The lawn repair mix’s inclusion of both sand and dry topsoil also allows for much better leveling of uneven areas than if sand is applied on the lawn without any mixing. To read more about do-it-yourself lawn repair:
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Landscaping Supply for Lush Lawns: Contact Us Today
A rich, green lawn is a pleasure to look at and walk on, and Tim Wallace Soil Mix Supply is here to make that possible for your yard. With the right information, ideas and landscape materials, you really can enjoy your side of the fence. Contact us at (630) 759-1080 to further discuss the ideal soil mix for your lawn – as well as for potting and gardening!
