Lawn seeds are picky because they do not germinate and root in just any garden soil. The right surface is a guarantee for a lush green lawn carpet. This guide explains how to skillfully prepare garden soil for sowing lawns.
How do I properly prepare garden soil for lawn?
In order to optimally prepare garden soil for lawns, the subsoil should be carefully leveled, weeds and stones removed, soil loosened and enriched with compost, quartz sand and horn meal. After a rest period of 2-4 weeks, finely level the area and then spread lawn seeds.
Leveling the subfloor – tips for the rough subsoil
In order for fallow land to turn into an even lawn, it is important to have a clean, straight surface. A gradient of a maximum of 2 percent effectively prevents rain accumulation and waterlogging. To level the terrain, small stakes act as height markers. With the help of a laser spirit level (€31.00 at Amazon), even laypeople can carry out the necessary measurement work precisely. This is how you properly create the coarse subgrade as a base for lawn soil:
- Remove existing sod with a spade or peeling machine
- Carefully remove stones, roots and weeds
- Dig the soil with a tiller or manually two spades deep and smooth it with a rake
- Ideally lay out weed or mole fleece
Now spread garden soil on the prepared surface as a base layer for the lawn. Beforehand, enrich the soil with compost, quartz sand and horn meal. Lawn grasses will find perfect living conditions if you sieve garden soil in advance. It is important to ensure that the topsoil is distributed evenly and evenly. This can be done excellently with a straight rake to level out hills and valleys.
Fine subgrade made from garden soil – this is how it works
Let the rough subsoil rest for two to four weeks so that the garden soil can settle. Then give the lawn soil the following fine-tuning before sowing:
- Best time is between mid-May and mid-June or early September to early October
- If necessary, measure lowered garden soil and top up to the correct level
- Weed and rake the entire area
Use a lawn roller to easily level larger clods of earth. Finally, work the topsoil with a rake until it has a fine, crumbly consistency.
Tip
A representative lawn will thrive on the new building plot if you fill the area with garden soil in advance. You can purchase valuable topsoil from gardening companies or from regional recycling centers. The layer of soil should be at least 30 centimeters high so that lawn grasses, ornamental and useful plants thrive in it.
