Top dressing is the process of adding a thin layer of material to the surface of an existing lawn or sports pitch to improve its quality and support plant and root growth.
When buying lawn dressing their are two options on offer and below we discuss both of their qualities.
Let’s begin with our Organic Lawn Dressing
Our Organic Lawn Dressing is composted entirely from recycled green matter, screened to a fine grade of 0-5mm. Organic Lawn Dress includes compostable organic materials like grass, shrubs, leaves, hedge trimmings, tree trimmings, chipped wood, flowers, and branches.
This dressing is easy to spread by hand and blends well with existing lawns. It’s perfect for golf courses, sports fields, and home lawns. With an average pH of 8.2, our Organic Lawn Dressing enhances the physical, chemical, and biological properties of your soil. It’s an ideal solution for improving the quality of your lawn, packed with natural nutrients. As a top dressing, it rejuvenates and repairs old lawns, promotes new shoot growth, and helps thicken your grass. Additionally, it improves drought resistance, contributing to an overall healthier lawn. Any leftovers can also be used as a soil improver or mulch for your garden beds and borders.
Next, let’s discuss our Lawn Dressing
Our Lawn Dressing is a high-quality, sand-based, multi-purpose dressing designed specifically for lawns. It consists of a blend of 90% medium and coarse sand and 10% premium topsoil, making it ideal for both lawn maintenance and establishment.
The medium to coarse sand in this mix helps aerate the existing soil structure, while the topsoil provides essential nutrients to support grass recovery and growth.
Our unique 90:10 formula is tailored for top dressing, with the nutrient-rich premium soil ensuring that just 10% is sufficient for optimal performance.
In contrast, other suppliers may offer a 70:30 mix because their soil requires a larger amount to achieve comparable nutrient effectiveness.
Our lawn dressing is screened to 6mm, ensuring it integrates seamlessly into your lawn without capping existing materials.
Why Use Lawn Dressing Instead of Topsoil?
Topsoil is commonly used for establishing a new lawn or planting area, providing essential nutrients to the soil. However, when it comes to maintaining and levelling an existing lawn, Lawn Dressing is the more suitable choice.
Key Differences
- Ideal for creating new lawns or planting areas.
- Provides a nutrient-rich base to support plant growth.
Lawn Dressing:
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- Specifically formulated for use on existing lawns.
- Helps in levelling out uneven areas on your lawn.
- Enhances the soil structure and promotes healthy grass growth.
While topsoil is perfect for starting from scratch, Lawn Dressing is designed to enhance and maintain the health and appearance of your existing lawn.
Top Tip:
Use a lawn levelling rake to help spread the dressing. They are designed to distribute lawn dressing evenly, filling in low spots and smoothing out any bumps.
Finally
As climate conditions evolve, maintaining a healthy lawn requires thoughtful strategies. While various products can enhance your lawn’s vitality, they all depend on adequate moisture to be effective. At Oakley Turf Farm, we suggest investing in a quality sprinkler . A good sprinkler ensures even distribution of moisture across your lawn, significantly improving its overall hydration.
Ultimately, the choice of which lawn dressing to use in your garden is yours.