I have been in the landscape industry for over 30 years. And this guy is the best description of how it’s done. This is how you do it. I can not begin to tell you how many homeowners argue with me the second I say the best method is with a fine sand. Many people think I have no idea what I’m doing as soon as I say sand. Sand also gives your lawn better drainage. If your concern about nutrients add compost after it is level. A thin layer it will break down and feed the lawn.
Lots of folks want to suggest a mix but sand then topsoil is the way. Sets up a sturdy under layer to help resist drainage on the surface layer which leads to less pot holes and bumps down the road. I’d have to agree with you, George is the man!
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Hey man thanks for the vid I have a question! I would want to overseed after leveling correct? Also the soil/sand mixture should be bone dry so Im assuming the yard should be bone dry as well ? we have been getting lots of rain lately but wanted to level this weekend unless its too late in the season??
Every time I mow I wish I could just steamroll over my bumpy lawn. Then every time I do research on lawn leveling I get excited to do it, but it's just sooooo much material to spread! I will do it one day, and you are helping me prepare for success. Thank you.
I cannot say enough just how much how I appreciate this video! I have been trying for days to find one that tells me what I need to know without all the "blah blah blah!" I hate the way many do theirs with repetitions and BS. Like, please just get to the point! I do have ADHD but I also have zero desire to hear nonsense when I have a million other things to do. You are perfect at this!! Thank you!!!
Have been putting of levelling my grass for last couple of years as I always get overwhelmed just before I start. I have gone thru countless videos and you by far hit it out of the park. Great explanations and encouragement thank you so very much!!!
Nice to see a genuinely nice person doing one of these clips. Excellent presentation style and clearly explained. Plus, it's actually something people can do without being an expert. Nice job with this
I agree totally! I just watched two of his videos in a row and they were both excellent. George is very personable and seems to know what he's talking about without coming across as arrogant. Genuinely wants to help. Also lots of his thumbnails are humorous!
@@PrincessCutLawnCare, at what point do you scalp the yard? 1. Do you scalp a week before as you put the fast acting Nitrogen fertilizer or 2. Do you scalp right before you put the sand/soil down to level?
This videos is spot on in so many ways.. no crap.. purely good information delivered in the easiest and most lucid manner as possible.. two green effin thumbs up!!!
This was a superb tutorial on how to level a lawn. I’ve watched a number on this subject and yours was by far the most helpful: thorough yet concise, and super easy to follow. You’ve got a new subscriber.
Thanks for the great video. Besides putting nitrogen down a week before leveling, should i spray anything else on the new dirt/sand/seed mix? Thanks in advance!
Well George, I've gotta tell ya, I absolutely loved loved loved this video. I take self accountability seriously. You didn't just say, "this is the way to do it I'm a pro" like most people would have. Instead, you owned your mistakes and we all learned from them, not just you. Then gave us solutions. That's the ticket to growth! God damn I love your style. Subbed, keep up the good work and EXQUISITE teaching method.
Only lawn guy on TH-cam that has worn out NEWBIES on his feet....those shoes have forgotten more than I’ll ever learn. Sir Take my sub/thumbs up. Glad I found your page!
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I'm a Jordan guy but American made New Balances are the best I have a pair of solid burgundy 574 and they are great not only look good but they feel great I just don't like the color combinations New Balance comes up with I usually get solid colors and you won't catch me wearing a pair of solid white ones not a grandfather yet and those are the only shoes that would hold up when I was 265 lb going to the gym and powerlifting I would wreck all my shoes but the new balances always held up they are definitely the best quality sneaker you can buy those an italian-made diadoras but a lot of people don't know Diadora here in the states
I really like the honest, clear and friendly way that he presents the facts. I'm sure I would have made some of the mistakes he mentioned. He has another video about lawn leveling that shows the technique he uses which was very helpful for me (I didn't have a clue). He shows the basic tools and materials that will give you good results if you have a smaller lawn.
I went to an Ag & Tech college, a dorm friend (Ag Major) called me out when I mentioned that he worked with dirt. He said, "All plants live in soil. Dirt is what you find under your bed."
ahhhh dry out the soil completely that's genius. i used soil a couple years ago and could not understand why it was just burying my grass. now i know, thanks man
Let’s see, mistakes I made last year: 1.) Went with the wrong grit size 2.) Didn’t prefertilize the lawn 3.) Didn’t allow the sand to fully dry 4.) Did not use enough sand (which might have been a blessing) 5.)WRONG TIME OF THE YEAR (applied too late as my lawn was heading into winter dormancy). Also, didn’t have a levelawn, just used garden broom and rake. This year I will do better! Great short reference video!
Thanks dude:) dont worry, your not the only one.. as long as we learn from our mistakes, the lawn will just keep getting better. Thanks for sharing, everyone reading this- make sure NOT to do these things
Thank you for the video. I hope to start leveling my yard in the next couple of weeks, but it's a daunting task. I'm currently mowing over 5 acres of our property, somewhere around 250,000 square feet. I'm heading to the lumber store tomorrow to buy 8 foot long 4x4s to make a large version of a leveling rake that I can attach to the 3 point hitch on my tractor. We built the house in 2006 in the middle of a sloped hay field and the lawn gets bumpier every year; after watching your video now I know it's the organic material in the soil breaking down.
I'm in the process of doing a part of my lawn for fall. I've got 15 yards of topsoil that I'm moving. Instead of the Gorilla cart like you have I purchased a Brinly 17 cu. ft. pull behind cart. You are right, something like this is a must for moving dirt especially at 67 years young! Like you were, I'm totally new to yard seeding, growing, everything. Your video and instruction have given me the confidence that I needed to now seed it! Thank you young Sir!
Thank you for making and sharing this video. Your advice in this video is more useful and easier to understand than on other videos made by professional landscaping people.
Same here. I’m the second owner of a house that is just over 2 years old. The soil is hard clay and doesn’t appear to have had much in way of top soil put down. This year was just prepping the soil for grass. My lawn is essentially a decent front yard where they sodded. The rest was a mess of weeds and garbage crab grass that I’ve slowly been weeding out. Next season will be the start of the leveling process.
Gio! Thanks dude, I tried to compile all the little things that ppl don’t talk about often that can really throw a wrench in your project. Appreciate you watching!
Wow I am glad I came across your video . I love the tips as I am a newbie who needs to level my lawn as am son and in-law said why is you lawn so lumpy.
i appreciate that boss! i do have several companies approaching me with deals but there are only a VERY FEW select that i partner with and i make sure to be transparent about it everytime.
Awesome advice. Never thought about incorporating sand into the mix. I thought that it was dirt only. No wonder my yard is crap...Off to the beach I go!
I hope you're talking about a beach in some river or other fresh water body! Sand from the beach (sea) with it's very high salt content, won't be friendly to your lawn, at all! ;-) BTW it's soil, not dirt. What most don't realize is that soil, compost, etc. is basically organic material that will feed the microorganisms in the soil. As such it will be consumed making the level return to it's previous condition! That's the reason why people using vast amounts of compost in their gardens. Don't see much change in the general height, even (or specially) after years of application. Otherwise it would pile up quite a lot, which it doesn't. ;-)
This video is excellent, as it effectively presents valuable information without overcomplicating things. The host comes across as relatable and genuine, without excessive smiling or trying too hard to be likable. It's an impressive video that I thoroughly enjoyed, and I've subscribed and liked it.
We have voles out here and those things are ridiculous, I ended up getting some of the solar powered vibrating spikes that you put into the ground and from what I can see there have not been any of those little rodents around I guess they can’t tolerate the sound from the vibrating of the stick every minute. They absolutely destroyed my lawn but we live in Utah and the area where we are at 6 to 10 inches below the surface once you get through the topsoil is beach sand because millions of years ago it used to be the edge of the ocean and the great Salt Lake. When we moved here I didn’t know but I need to rent a skid steer to move stuff around in the yard and I was blown away after I got through the topsoil it was basically play sand so no wonder those little rodents have the best time ever but not at my house anymore. Those spikes drove them out. Amazon. They were called Thenos. I really think they worked.
Love it my dude. I have a mini-lawn of about 300 sqft. I tried to level it last year with all-purpose sand. Now I know to use mason sand and to at least mix in some top soil. Thank you very much for the informative video.
First time watching one of your video. And kinda had the jiff of a lot of this.. but one thing I didn’t think of 1/2” on grass to level. I always left it taller. Thanks for this video.
I'm happy with my "not so hidden valley"... My lawnmower blade is my yard leveler, as it slices through the tall lumps and distributes them around the yard, while the rain washes them into all the low valleys. :)
My lawn was sodded 18 months ago and this will be the first growing season I can start top leveling. Glad I saw this video in my feed because you answered most of the questions I had been wondering about. Thanks for sharing your tips..... I can’t wait to get started!
Thanks for making these videos. All your info was clear and concise, and now I'm armed with enough knowledge to make some mistakes of my own. Really though, this and your other lawn levelling video are what I needed to know where to begin. Thanks!
I've gotten more out of this video than any of the others. Thanks for making mistakes to save me a lot of steps. Great video. I feel more prepared now. The best part is knowing it's not going to happen at once. Thank you again.
THANK YOU GEORGE! I'm just starting to just get my materials I'm gonna need . It's very confusing for me ( a person who knows NADA but lawn care) ..lol all I know is when it's time to cut the grass. I have a VERY VERY Unleveled front yard. I have 1 HUGE DIP,then many lil dips ,bald spots, weeds ,you name it I have it. I don't know where to start and can't afford to hire a professional. I've been learning alot from videos like yours & others about what kind of soil, grass seeds, fertilizer, compost and all. I know its gonna take me awhile but I'll get there. Thank again for your help, advice and videos.
We are in the same position. Front yard wasn't taken that great a care of by previous owners. We have 1 major hole. Looks like a tree may have been removed from there. Then 1 decent dip and the rest are kinda manageable but pretty bald. We have st. Augustine grass and we're looking at all the videos to see how to fix some of these without killing the few good spots. Thankfully our side and back yards are just fine.
I still have 3 minutes left of this video but I have to stop to comment already. Phenomenal job on this video! So helpful and informative, but also it all makes sooo much sense! Thank you!
Great video George. What about really deep spots? I have two areas where trees were cut and stump grinded years ago and the lawn has sunk where the remains of the stump have decomposed beneath the surface. Am I best to load those dips with soil and just seed it this fall? They are probably 6-8” lower than the rest of my lawn.
haha no worries my friend, mine is not much bigger 😂 you should check out this video where i show you how to use bags of sand and soil from home depot to level, its perfect for a small lawn like yours: th-cam.com/video/gNhTNiLDyzA/w-d-xo.html
@@yevlyaskovskiy103There are drop spreaders that you can use for dry materials like sand, lime and peat moss. I imagine you could use top soil if it's dry enough. Look up Earth and Turf 24D.
Excellent video. We have a lawn that seems more prone to growing cattails than grass. Besides the ruts we have, we have about six areas ranging from 2x3' to 12 x 18 ' that holds water up to almost two weeks after a rain.
Excellent, George. I’ve been watching your videos and really appreciate your information and insights. Very helpful-and from a guy I’d love to buy a beer for!
Thank you so much for the tips on the garden cart and sand size. Adam and I are just about to do our small lawn in our new place in a few months those two tips will save our backs and our mower. Subbed!
I laid sod down 3 years ago to replace my mixed grass. It looked awesome for year one, then year two had some slow-grow spots and now in year three, I am seeing the root from my front tree popping up through the grass. Now this tree is 50 years old, so I doubt this just happened because before the new sod we seen the root coming up. Could the ground be settling and if so, how can I fix it? Do I level the ground about 2-3 inches? Thoughts? Thank you.
Thanks for all the info. As a woman who loves taking care of the lawn, I was wondering how to get rid of the dips! I will do my lawn in sections with 9500 sf which is a bit much. The entire lawn won't need leveling, thankfully. Also, i love how you respond to each comment! You're amazing 👏!
That sounds like quite the project! but it sounds like you have a solid plan, the good news is... the more level you get it over time.. the easier it gets:) And no probem! i always try to help out as much as possible, sometimes it gets overwhelming but thats alright, i enjoy it!
Props on the lawn leveling tips. Fyi. The tree in your background is planted and prune very well. Root flare on the tree is exposed. No mulch volcano touching the tree base. Very nice to see.
Thanks! I refuse to have any volcanos on my property, its a new subdivision and all my neighbors have huge mounds, i tell them but they wont listen:( Soon my trees will be the only ones left!
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Do you have any more details on the proper way to mulch around trees? Based on the comments, it sounds like you should leave a gap around the base of the tree and mulch and then just keep the mulch relatively flat, rather than a huge mound. Is that the gist of it?
Great videos George . I really like the way you explain everything we need to know with no B.S I'm gonna follow your tips , cool tunes too. Peace Bro ✌
Good video man, I especially liked the pacing, kept my attention the whole time. I feel like some of the other guys get distracted and or add in way too much b roll and the video gets hella long with no real substance. Thanks for the tips!
Thanks Ken that is awesome feedback, even I have been guilty of adding too much broll 😅 Lately I’ve been working on engineering my video to be more engaging and it seems be working quite well on this video specifically. This kind of feedback is always appreciated. Thanks for watching:)
Good stuff George. I'm leveling my lawn towards the end of May this year. I'm mostly concentrating on really deep spots this year. I think next year is when I'll go for the whole yard. I'm sitting around 7k sq ft. Tons and tons.
Hey, my question is that in the spots where your leveling with sand only how do you keep it healthy,fertilizer and over seeding because sand doesn’t hold those.
Great video! Thank you. I'm starting the leveling process this year. It's going to take several years since my entire lot is sloped front to back. I need to do a little terracing along with to even be able to level! Also low spots in a slow draining lawn can be mosquito breeding areas. I found that out last year when we had rain, rain, rain. BTW, it's in red clay soil.
Thanks glena! much appreciated! if you want to help your drainage issues, aerorate your lawn and THEN level your lawn with sand. When those holes in your clay soil get filled with sand, you will notice a huge difference in drainage. Good luck!
Lol, real talk.. I don’t even have a lawn. I thought this was a Paul Wall video. Lmao. However, I learned a lot, and now I wish I did live in a place with a lawn! #ThanksGeorge
Thank you so much. I learned a lot from watching your video. It’s my first time grade my your lawn. And, the info of purchasing the soil / tools was helpful.
Thanks to this video, I'm starting to realize what a difficult dream and goal I've set for myself. There's no way with all the plans and ideas we have to revamp the home and property (for better use and profitability) that I should be pouring so much time, energy, and effort into transitioning from a weedy yard to an actual lawn. Now I know leveling the whole lawn would take years, patience, and 😅 likely hundreds of dollars each year...nope. I think I'm good. Maybe I'll catch a video that really helps me see the benefits and not just think of the aesthetic; but there's no way I should be prioritizing this right now. Thanks my guy!
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loving your videos! Such solid advice and easy to understand. Thank you for simplifying things and laying it out there with bluntness and honesty. SUBSCRIBED!! You are awesome George!
Great content George! I have an area close to the house that has been punished with shallow roots from a river birch tree. Will be trying to build up that 200 sq feet over time since the remainder of the lawn is relatively level.
Thanks jayme! Those darn trees, I’m suffering the same issue right in the middle of my lawn 😒 But I cant get rid of it because it’s the only red tree on the block lol
I have been in the landscape industry for over 30 years. And this guy is the best description of how it’s done. This is how you do it. I can not begin to tell you how many homeowners argue with me the second I say the best method is with a fine sand. Many people think I have no idea what I’m doing as soon as I say sand. Sand also gives your lawn better drainage. If your concern about nutrients add compost after it is level. A thin layer it will break down and feed the lawn.
I have never heard of that before ( but I wouldn't argue with a pro, either). LOL
Are you doing a 50/50 mix of fine sand and topsoil?
Lots of folks want to suggest a mix but sand then topsoil is the way. Sets up a sturdy under layer to help resist drainage on the surface layer which leads to less pot holes and bumps down the road.
I’d have to agree with you, George is the man!
@@alstevens7060 on warm season grass Bermuda loves sand I just leveled my lawn last spring and grew thick and better than ever
Yes Sir!!
The guy is instantly likable and not pretentious. I really enjoyed his tips and look forward to doing this to my yard.
You speak to the camera like you're speaking to a friend. It comes across so naturally and easy to understand. Great work - I've subscribed.
Yeah. I think George could have his own TV show
What d'you think George 👍
@@07BLUESTORM Thanks dude! id say sure but i dont even watch tv anymore 😂😂😂
only youtube these days:)
I agree! Just subscribed too.
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Me Too!
The fact that you put your self in the category of someone who has made this mistake, gets the thumbs up and props. Nice one.
Thanks! no shame in this game my friend
Out of all the Lawn TH-cams, you're my favorite.
You the man D!
I needed this video so badly before making all the mistakes. Now, onto leveling my lumpy lawn!
Pretty sure I would have made most of these mistakes. One of the better lawn care videos that I've seen without any clickbait whatsoever. Thank you!
Glad to help, lots of time and headache packed into this video, good luck with your project!
@@PrincessCutLawnCare
Hey man thanks for the vid
I have a question! I would want to overseed after leveling correct?
Also the soil/sand mixture should be bone dry so Im assuming the yard should be bone dry as well ?
we have been getting lots of rain lately but wanted to level this weekend unless its too late in the season??
@@travisskyski Yes you will want both to be bone dry, no wetness at all
I definitely would have made the mistake of using the bag straight from Home Depot.
This video is a gem...Thank you brother...
Wow dude I watched 10+ videos on lawn leveling last year and I got all my questions answered in this one video from you....Thanks
Awesome dude, thats great to hear! glad to help
I kinda brushed off your channel at first glance. But wow man was I wrong. Very well done. Full of info and well spoken.
Haha thanks Dan much appreciated
One of the best videos, to the point, good job!!!
Thanks 🙏
You come across as a really nice guy and you deliver some real pearls of wisdom in an easy way - thank you George 👍🏻
Thanks Tim! That’s really nice of you to say!
Much appreciated buddy:)
@@George-pu5oi I think you’ve replied to the wrong person - I think you’re brilliant and definitely didn’t see any brown patches.
@@timhickman3407 Thank you Buddy
Every time I mow I wish I could just steamroll over my bumpy lawn. Then every time I do research on lawn leveling I get excited to do it, but it's just sooooo much material to spread! I will do it one day, and you are helping me prepare for success. Thank you.
No problem good luck, these are all the "bumps" in the road i ran into so im glad it can some you guys out
I cannot say enough just how much how I appreciate this video! I have been trying for days to find one that tells me what I need to know without all the "blah blah blah!" I hate the way many do theirs with repetitions and BS. Like, please just get to the point! I do have ADHD but I also have zero desire to hear nonsense when I have a million other things to do. You are perfect at this!! Thank you!!!
Have been putting of levelling my grass for last couple of years as I always get overwhelmed just before I start. I have gone thru countless videos and you by far hit it out of the park. Great explanations and encouragement thank you so very much!!!
Great to hear! thank you very much, good luck w your project!
Nice to see a genuinely nice person doing one of these clips. Excellent presentation style and clearly explained. Plus, it's actually something people can do without being an expert. Nice job with this
Thanks dan, really appreciate that:)
im no expert but learned a few things over the years and am happy to share my experiences.
Thanks for tunin in:)
I agree totally! I just watched two of his videos in a row and they were both excellent. George is very personable and seems to know what he's talking about without coming across as arrogant. Genuinely wants to help. Also lots of his thumbnails are humorous!
@@PrincessCutLawnCare, at what point do you scalp the yard?
1. Do you scalp a week before as you put the fast acting Nitrogen fertilizer or
2. Do you scalp right before you put the sand/soil down to level?
This videos is spot on in so many ways.. no crap.. purely good information delivered in the easiest and most lucid manner as possible.. two green effin thumbs up!!!
Thanks vee, really appreciate that thoughtful comment!
- your local green thumb😊
This was a superb tutorial on how to level a lawn. I’ve watched a number on this subject and yours was by far the most helpful: thorough yet concise, and super easy to follow. You’ve got a new subscriber.
Thanks for the great video.
Besides putting nitrogen down a week before leveling, should i spray anything else on the new dirt/sand/seed mix? Thanks in advance!
Well George, I've gotta tell ya, I absolutely loved loved loved this video.
I take self accountability seriously. You didn't just say, "this is the way to do it I'm a pro" like most people would have. Instead, you owned your mistakes and we all learned from them, not just you. Then gave us solutions. That's the ticket to growth! God damn I love your style.
Subbed, keep up the good work and EXQUISITE teaching method.
Jared, after almost 700k views on this video.. that is the most thoughtful comment i've received.
Thank you for making my day!
just found this video.... now this guy is a good youtuber, very informative with clear explanations... keep up the good work, new sub :)
Appreciate it!
Thanks for the sub :)
Only lawn guy on TH-cam that has worn out NEWBIES on his feet....those shoes have forgotten more than I’ll ever learn. Sir Take my sub/thumbs up. Glad I found your page!
Once you go new balance, there’s no goin back.
Appreciate the sub/thumb 😊
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I'm a Jordan guy but American made New Balances are the best I have a pair of solid burgundy 574 and they are great not only look good but they feel great I just don't like the color combinations New Balance comes up with I usually get solid colors and you won't catch me wearing a pair of solid white ones not a grandfather yet and those are the only shoes that would hold up when I was 265 lb going to the gym and powerlifting I would wreck all my shoes but the new balances always held up they are definitely the best quality sneaker you can buy those an italian-made diadoras but a lot of people don't know Diadora here in the states
Thanks for the great info. Leveling my yard for the first time this season and I'm trying to do it right the first time.
I’ve been researching this topic for months now...best video I’ve seen! Thank you!
Thank you meister! That is the best comment I’ve heard ☺️
I really like the honest, clear and friendly way that he presents the facts. I'm sure I would have made some of the mistakes he mentioned. He has another video about lawn leveling that shows the technique he uses which was very helpful for me (I didn't have a clue). He shows the basic tools and materials that will give you good results if you have a smaller lawn.
George, love how you own your mistakes and talk about them. My wife just points at me and says “you know “ when the mother in law asks what’s wrong.
lol thanks! no shame in this game!
this guy is off his lawn
I seen you a few years ago and it’s that time again, thanks for your time! I know these things can be time consuming, but you’re appreciated!
thanks for popping by again! good luck with your project!
I went to an Ag & Tech college, a dorm friend (Ag Major) called me out when I mentioned that he worked with dirt. He said, "All plants live in soil. Dirt is what you find under your bed."
Smart man!
ahhhh dry out the soil completely that's genius. i used soil a couple years ago and could not understand why it was just burying my grass. now i know, thanks man
Let’s see, mistakes I made last year: 1.) Went with the wrong grit size 2.) Didn’t prefertilize the lawn 3.) Didn’t allow the sand to fully dry 4.) Did not use enough sand (which might have been a blessing) 5.)WRONG TIME OF THE YEAR (applied too late as my lawn was heading into winter dormancy). Also, didn’t have a levelawn, just used garden broom and rake. This year I will do better! Great short reference video!
Thanks dude:)
dont worry, your not the only one.. as long as we learn from our mistakes, the lawn will just keep getting better.
Thanks for sharing, everyone reading this- make sure NOT to do these things
Anybody can make mistrakes.
Thank you for the great info, you’re a pro for sure. Looking forward to continuing to learn from you
Thank you for the video. I hope to start leveling my yard in the next couple of weeks, but it's a daunting task. I'm currently mowing over 5 acres of our property, somewhere around 250,000 square feet. I'm heading to the lumber store tomorrow to buy 8 foot long 4x4s to make a large version of a leveling rake that I can attach to the 3 point hitch on my tractor. We built the house in 2006 in the middle of a sloped hay field and the lawn gets bumpier every year; after watching your video now I know it's the organic material in the soil breaking down.
Good luck with you project! with the price of lumber i would just buy a leveling drag outright or fabricate one from metal
I'm in the process of doing a part of my lawn for fall. I've got 15 yards of topsoil that I'm moving. Instead of the Gorilla cart like you have I purchased a Brinly 17 cu. ft. pull behind cart. You are right, something like this is a must for moving dirt especially at 67 years young! Like you were, I'm totally new to yard seeding, growing, everything. Your video and instruction have given me the confidence that I needed to now seed it! Thank you young Sir!
This video is underrated! This is great!
Thanks clay, appreciate you watching:)
Best video I’ve seen on leveling so far.
Thank you for making and sharing this video. Your advice in this video is more useful and easier to understand than on other videos made by professional landscaping people.
Thank you Sal, my goal was to make it as easy as possible to comprehend.
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic video. My lawn is currently bumpier than a convention of turtles.
Same here. I’m the second owner of a house that is just over 2 years old. The soil is hard clay and doesn’t appear to have had much in way of top soil put down. This year was just prepping the soil for grass. My lawn is essentially a decent front yard where they sodded. The rest was a mess of weeds and garbage crab grass that I’ve slowly been weeding out. Next season will be the start of the leveling process.
Mine too... Bocce Ball is alot more fun this way - I know from experience🤣👍
Damn moles!!!
4 large dogs and 3 kids over 20 years... What's level????
Ditto!
Thank you. I really appreciate your tips. The way you simplify and break the measurements and weights for us beginners are very helpful.
No problem Kevin, glad to help!
Good luck w your project and appreciate you watching:)
How did you know I needed this? I didn't know this was an idea on TH-cam was trying to figure it out on my own. Thanks
I can read your mind 😂😂😂
Outstanding video. Straight to the point and very detailed without stupid stories blah blah blah. Good job. Thank you.
appreciate it nitro! good luck with your leveling project!
Gorgie !!!!! This is a blueprint to success.
No shame in the game - thanks for sharing your experiences. Always a fan of your great videos... 👍
Gio! Thanks dude, I tried to compile all the little things that ppl don’t talk about often that can really throw a wrench in your project.
Appreciate you watching!
Wow I am glad I came across your video . I love the tips as I am a newbie who needs to level my lawn as am son and in-law said why is you lawn so lumpy.
Glad it was helpful!
There are many sizes of levelling racks . For a home owner should I go with the 36in ?
EXCELLENT video George. This video should be Leveling 101 for everyone thinking about or doing a leveling project. Good job!
Thanks Brian! Lots of mistakes and headaches packed into this video 😂
I like you and your channel. No BS, you get right to the purpose. Stay the way you are! Don’t sell yourself when advertisers start approaching you!
i appreciate that boss! i do have several companies approaching me with deals but there are only a VERY FEW select that i partner with and i make sure to be transparent about it everytime.
Awesome advice. Never thought about incorporating sand into the mix. I thought that it was dirt only. No wonder my yard is crap...Off to the beach I go!
Thanks! Sand will give you a nice flat finish
I hope you're talking about a beach in some river or other fresh water body!
Sand from the beach (sea) with it's very high salt content, won't be friendly to your lawn, at all! ;-)
BTW it's soil, not dirt. What most don't realize is that soil, compost, etc. is basically organic material that will feed the microorganisms in the soil.
As such it will be consumed making the level return to it's previous condition! That's the reason why people using vast amounts of compost in their gardens. Don't see much change in the general height, even (or specially) after years of application. Otherwise it would pile up quite a lot, which it doesn't. ;-)
@@crpth1 I was being sarcastic. I guess I shouldn’t be because someone might actually get beach sand! Thanks for the info!
This video is excellent, as it effectively presents valuable information without overcomplicating things. The host comes across as relatable and genuine, without excessive smiling or trying too hard to be likable. It's an impressive video that I thoroughly enjoyed, and I've subscribed and liked it.
Great video. Before I level, I need to get rid of the moles.
Probably oughtta see a dermatologist for that, but don't let it keep you from showing your face to your neighbors! ;)
Original juicy fruit gum seriously
@@jillbook6469 tell me more! Never heard about that. Between the moles and armadillos my yard is a mess!
We have voles out here and those things are ridiculous, I ended up getting some of the solar powered vibrating spikes that you put into the ground and from what I can see there have not been any of those little rodents around I guess they can’t tolerate the sound from the vibrating of the stick every minute.
They absolutely destroyed my lawn but we live in Utah and the area where we are at 6 to 10 inches below the surface once you get through the topsoil is beach sand because millions of years ago it used to be the edge of the ocean and the great Salt Lake. When we moved here I didn’t know but I need to rent a skid steer to move stuff around in the yard and I was blown away after I got through the topsoil it was basically play sand so no wonder those little rodents have the best time ever but not at my house anymore. Those spikes drove them out. Amazon. They were called Thenos. I really think they worked.
... blast them
George isn't a pro, he's better than a pro. He's passionate about lawn care and it really shows. Videos are top notch. I just subscribed.
Love it my dude. I have a mini-lawn of about 300 sqft. I tried to level it last year with all-purpose sand. Now I know to use mason sand and to at least mix in some top soil. Thank you very much for the informative video.
Thanks bro 😎
It might be 300sqft but you make sure it’s the best damn 300sqft lawn on the block!
First time watching one of your video. And kinda had the jiff of a lot of this.. but one thing I didn’t think of 1/2” on grass to level. I always left it taller. Thanks for this video.
No problem boss, thanks for stopping by!
just released a new video on leveling today btw if you wanna check it out
I'm happy with my "not so hidden valley"... My lawnmower blade is my yard leveler, as it slices through the tall lumps and distributes them around the yard, while the rain washes them into all the low valleys. :)
Lmao that sounds like a solid process!
Although, i doubt you'd be here if that was the case 😊
Going back into the archives for your vids George! Planning to level this summer, thanks for your tips.
My lawn was sodded 18 months ago and this will be the first growing season I can start top leveling. Glad I saw this video in my feed because you answered most of the questions I had been wondering about. Thanks for sharing your tips..... I can’t wait to get started!
Awesome! Good luck w your project!
Not even kidding I've been researching, and this is no doubt the most informative and useful leveling video.
Awesome dylan, happy to hear.
Lots of headache went into these mistakes haha, happy to share my experience w you
George seems like a good dude. Video has good vibes.
Thanks john, i appreciate that buddy
Thanks for all the information provided on this video. I like simple and direct to the point.
No problem jean, glad it was helpful
Thanks for making these videos. All your info was clear and concise, and now I'm armed with enough knowledge to make some mistakes of my own. Really though, this and your other lawn levelling video are what I needed to know where to begin. Thanks!
No problem peter good luck w your project!
I really appreciated this video! New house and I've never done this before. It's December and I'm planning out the spring blitz of activity.
thanks! good luck this spring!
I've gotten more out of this video than any of the others. Thanks for making mistakes to save me a lot of steps. Great video. I feel more prepared now. The best part is knowing it's not going to happen at once. Thank you again.
Awesome! glad to help! many years of mistakes packed into this video lol
Appreciate the nice comment sir! thanks for watching
Awesome, I like your enthusiasm. You keep me motivated to get out there and have the best yard possible.
Great to hear! You got this ! 😃
Great video! I've watched a few on leveling and yours was the most informative. Thanks for making it!
Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your project!
This was super helpful. I for sure would’ve made many of these mistakes.
Hard to argue with that. Great video, George! Killin' it man!
Thanks man! Like wise!
THANK YOU GEORGE! I'm just starting to just get my materials I'm gonna need . It's very confusing for me ( a person who knows NADA but lawn care) ..lol all I know is when it's time to cut the grass. I have a VERY VERY Unleveled front yard. I have 1 HUGE DIP,then many lil dips ,bald spots, weeds ,you name it I have it. I don't know where to start and can't afford to hire a professional. I've been learning alot from videos like yours & others about what kind of soil, grass seeds, fertilizer, compost and all. I know its gonna take me awhile but I'll get there. Thank again for your help, advice and videos.
Awesome, glad to hear!
good luck with your project!
We are in the same position. Front yard wasn't taken that great a care of by previous owners. We have 1 major hole. Looks like a tree may have been removed from there. Then 1 decent dip and the rest are kinda manageable but pretty bald.
We have st. Augustine grass and we're looking at all the videos to see how to fix some of these without killing the few good spots.
Thankfully our side and back yards are just fine.
I still have 3 minutes left of this video but I have to stop to comment already. Phenomenal job on this video! So helpful and informative, but also it all makes sooo much sense! Thank you!
No problem MT much appreciated!
You have really helped me with my next project of leveling my lawn. Thank you. Your video was awesome.
Great video George. What about really deep spots? I have two areas where trees were cut and stump grinded years ago and the lawn has sunk where the remains of the stump have decomposed beneath the surface. Am I best to load those dips with soil and just seed it this fall? They are probably 6-8” lower than the rest of my lawn.
Good video. Good information. Very clear and pleasant voice....great job...thanks for all the tips.
Thanks max, really appreciate the thoughtful comment
“I’m guessing most of y’all have between 6k-10k sqft”
Me standing on my 600sqft patch, haha
haha no worries my friend, mine is not much bigger 😂
you should check out this video where i show you how to use bags of sand and soil from home depot to level, its perfect for a small lawn like yours: th-cam.com/video/gNhTNiLDyzA/w-d-xo.html
I'm on the opposite spectrum sitting at 20K or so. Which sounds like i need like 60 tons....way too much for me.
I have a big yard🤦🏾♂️
@@yevlyaskovskiy103There are drop spreaders that you can use for dry materials like sand, lime and peat moss. I imagine you could use top soil if it's dry enough.
Look up Earth and Turf 24D.
I trust this guy , saving this video for when I'm going to tackle my lawn. 😊
Excellent video. We have a lawn that seems more prone to growing cattails than grass. Besides the ruts we have, we have about six areas ranging from 2x3' to 12 x 18 ' that holds water up to almost two weeks after a rain.
Thanks!
Leveling will help with drainage! 👍👍
Excellent, George. I’ve been watching your videos and really appreciate your information and insights. Very helpful-and from a guy I’d love to buy a beer for!
one day we will share a cold one!
Great content George and as always amazing production on the video 👌🏾
Thanks cam! Much appreciated sir!
Excellent job covering all aspects of the lawn leveling process. Thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for the tips on the garden cart and sand size. Adam and I are just about to do our small lawn in our new place in a few months those two tips will save our backs and our mower. Subbed!
No problem!
And sweet! Just returned the favor! Look forward to checking out your content:)
I laid sod down 3 years ago to replace my mixed grass. It looked awesome for year one, then year two had some slow-grow spots and now in year three, I am seeing the root from my front tree popping up through the grass. Now this tree is 50 years old, so I doubt this just happened because before the new sod we seen the root coming up. Could the ground be settling and if so, how can I fix it? Do I level the ground about 2-3 inches? Thoughts? Thank you.
Great video George. Nice edit.
Thanks Ron! Likewise man, enjoyed your new video!
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Thanks sir.
Thanks brother. Appreciate the share. I like your approach to videos - your humility reflects wisdom.
Gonna be starting my own lawn business here soon so this definitely helped
Awesome! good luck w your business endeavors!
Great video. Sucks that I missed this before I went buckwild and filling holes with dirt from a guy who put a pool in his backyard. Lesson learned
Never knew that about the sand that is definitely good to know
Thanks man! Had to learn that one the hard way
Excellent video and I definitely would have made most of these mistakes too!
Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your project!
Thanks for all the info. As a woman who loves taking care of the lawn, I was wondering how to get rid of the dips! I will do my lawn in sections with 9500 sf which is a bit much. The entire lawn won't need leveling, thankfully. Also, i love how you respond to each comment! You're amazing 👏!
That sounds like quite the project! but it sounds like you have a solid plan, the good news is... the more level you get it over time.. the easier it gets:)
And no probem! i always try to help out as much as possible, sometimes it gets overwhelming but thats alright, i enjoy it!
Props on the lawn leveling tips. Fyi. The tree in your background is planted and prune very well. Root flare on the tree is exposed. No mulch volcano touching the tree base. Very nice to see.
Thanks! I refuse to have any volcanos on my property, its a new subdivision and all my neighbors have huge mounds, i tell them but they wont listen:( Soon my trees will be the only ones left!
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Do you have any more details on the proper way to mulch around trees? Based on the comments, it sounds like you should leave a gap around the base of the tree and mulch and then just keep the mulch relatively flat, rather than a huge mound. Is that the gist of it?
Great videos George . I really like the way you explain everything we need to know with no B.S
I'm gonna follow your tips , cool tunes too.
Peace Bro ✌
Thanks blue! Appreciate that!
I'm about to start leveling my mini yard and I am not sure yet what I am getting myself into, but this video is very informative
Thank you my friend!
How big is your mini yard?
@@PrincessCutLawnCare 14ftx14ft... not very big, but for rookies like me it is a big project. :)
Good video man, I especially liked the pacing, kept my attention the whole time. I feel like some of the other guys get distracted and or add in way too much b roll and the video gets hella long with no real substance. Thanks for the tips!
Thanks Ken that is awesome feedback, even I have been guilty of adding too much broll 😅
Lately I’ve been working on engineering my video to be more engaging and it seems be working quite well on this video specifically.
This kind of feedback is always appreciated.
Thanks for watching:)
New homeowner here. Thanks for the video I'm sure we would have made all these mistakes and then some.
Good stuff George. I'm leveling my lawn towards the end of May this year. I'm mostly concentrating on really deep spots this year. I think next year is when I'll go for the whole yard. I'm sitting around 7k sq ft. Tons and tons.
Thanks mat!
You got quite a project ahead of you!
Take your time, youll get better results
Appreciate you stoppin by:)
My guy, this was a brilliant demonstration and explanation! I'm going to pass this on to my brother in law who has a terrible issue with ruts.
Thanks kev!
Hey, my question is that in the spots where your leveling with sand only how do you keep it healthy,fertilizer and over seeding because sand doesn’t hold those.
Hi Seth, I’m only using straight sand now that my lawn is 99perent level. Very light layer on top to give it that golf coarse finish.
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Golf course not coarse (meaning rough or harsh). Thanks for the video.
Thanks George! Your advices are meaningful and practical tips!
Thanks Dana!
Great video! Thank you. I'm starting the leveling process this year. It's going to take several years since my entire lot is sloped front to back. I need to do a little terracing along with to even be able to level! Also low spots in a slow draining lawn can be mosquito breeding areas. I found that out last year when we had rain, rain, rain. BTW, it's in red clay soil.
Thanks glena! much appreciated! if you want to help your drainage issues, aerorate your lawn and THEN level your lawn with sand. When those holes in your clay soil get filled with sand, you will notice a huge difference in drainage. Good luck!
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Great idea. I need to watch a couple videos on that to get the best plan ironed out. Thanks much!
I'm pretty excited to level my lawn. I want the moles to have a nice level surface to dig new tunnels and make nice little hills.
Lol, real talk.. I don’t even have a lawn. I thought this was a Paul Wall video. Lmao. However, I learned a lot, and now I wish I did live in a place with a lawn! #ThanksGeorge
What it do baby, its the iceman paul wall 🧊
no problem dude! good luck w your future home goals!
Thank you so much. I learned a lot from watching your video. It’s my first time grade my your lawn. And, the info of purchasing the soil / tools was helpful.
I love the Chicago accent, brother! Keep up the good work. Go Cubies!!
Lol thanks Matt😊
Thanks to this video, I'm starting to realize what a difficult dream and goal I've set for myself. There's no way with all the plans and ideas we have to revamp the home and property (for better use and profitability) that I should be pouring so much time, energy, and effort into transitioning from a weedy yard to an actual lawn. Now I know leveling the whole lawn would take years, patience, and 😅 likely hundreds of dollars each year...nope. I think I'm good.
Maybe I'll catch a video that really helps me see the benefits and not just think of the aesthetic; but there's no way I should be prioritizing this right now. Thanks my guy!
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What kind of ratio do you recommend when you first start of sand and soil?
@@ernestpmiller 50:50
@Durham Reality my advice is to you... dont ever underestimate some one with a small figure
Or 50/50 wilko hard wearing rye grass with bunker sand. (Not the sand hitler used though ok).
loving your videos! Such solid advice and easy to understand. Thank you for simplifying things and laying it out there with bluntness and honesty. SUBSCRIBED!! You are awesome George!
Great content George! I have an area close to the house that has been punished with shallow roots from a river birch tree. Will be trying to build up that 200 sq feet over time since the remainder of the lawn is relatively level.
Thanks jayme! Those darn trees, I’m suffering the same issue right in the middle of my lawn 😒
But I cant get rid of it because it’s the only red tree on the block lol
Best informative video i've watch so far. Thanks for the tips!
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