Top Dressing
Top dressing is a technique where a thin layer of compost, sand, or soil mix is spread over a lawn or garden. In Ogden, this helps lawns stay healthy by improving soil, encouraging grass growth, and leveling uneven spots. Usually, a ¼ inch layer is applied so it benefits the plants without covering them too much.
This process helps with drainage, reduces thatch, supports seed growth, and fills in low areas. Adding organic material provides essential nutrients, resulting in thicker, greener grass. In Northern Utah, top dressing is best done during the growing season to help roots grow strong and keep plants vibrant.
Improves Soil Health
Top-dressing with compost or a soil mix helps loosen compacted soil, improving drainage and airflow. It also adds organic nutrients that enhance root growth, making plants and grass more resilient to stress and disease.
Thickens Grass
Applying a thin layer of top-dressing promotes healthier root systems by ensuring water and nutrients reach the roots more effectively. This encourages thicker, greener grass, filling in bare or patchy areas over time.
Levels Uneven Surfaces
Lawns naturally develop low spots from use, erosion, or settling. Top-dressing fills in these dips, creating a smoother surface, which not only looks better but also makes mowing and maintenance easier.