Yard leveling is the process of spreading top-dressing sand across your lawn in Texas to create a smooth and even surface. It levels out uneven spots and fills any holes in your yard. It is a worthwhile investment for your yard because it makes your lawn look even again while reducing thatch. This, in turn, creates a better root system and allows water to drain properly to mitigate the risk of disease and pest issues. It must be done once a year in the spring or fall until your lawn is leveled out. Continue reading to learn more about yard leveling and why it's a worthwhile service!

What is yard leveling?

Machine spreading top dressing sand on a lawn in Austin, TX.

Yard leveling is the process of creating a smooth and even surface in your yard by spreading top dressing sand across your lawn. Doing this will level out uneven spots and fill holes, creating a more appealing yard that looks well-maintained. Filling in spots and holes will lessen the risk of tripping hazards while walking across your yard because the surface is more even.

Is yard leveling worth it?

The short answer is yes, yard leveling is definitely worth it! Yard leveling makes your lawn look nice and even, which in turn, helps improve your property's curb appeal. Holes and uneven spots in your yard make your property look unkempt, and filling them in will restore its manicured look. What's more, an even surface will also provide a level ground for grass to grow. The result is a beautiful, green lawn that grows evenly!

Another reason why yard leveling is worth it is because it will also help in reducing thatch. Thatch is the buildup of organic matter like grass, stems, roots, and other materials that accumulate between your lawn and the soil. By controlling the buildup of thatch, your lawn can develop a better root system that will help it stay healthy. Water also drains better when there is no thick thatch on your lawn, which means your turf and the soil do not stay wet and moist for too long. This means diseases and pests are less likely to develop and affect your grass.

Yard leveling provides a level ground for grass to grow.

When and how often should you schedule yard leveling?

Yard leveling should be done once a year until your lawn is leveled out. You'll want to do this gradually so there are no sudden and drastic changes in your landscape. By doing so, the soil will settle and even out slowly and naturally, making the ground good and firm for your grass. When spreading the top dressing sand, the best time to do so is in the spring or fall.

Call us today to sign up for our yard leveling service!

If your yard is full of holes and is generally uneven, the best thing to do is have it leveled. This is where we come in. Our team at Century Lawn and Landscape offers our yard leveling service to residential property owners in Austin, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, Cedar Park, TX, and throughout the nearby communities. This service involves applying a layer of top dressing sand on your lawn with our commercial-grade applicator and then smoothing out everything by hand to ensure precision. We recommend scheduling this service once per year, either in the spring or fall, until your lawn is completely leveled out. What's more, we back this service with our no-hassle, no-nonsense guarantee, meaning we will rectify any issue should anything arise at no additional cost to you. Give us a call today at (512) 786-1694 to sign up! We look forward to hearing from you soon!