How do I get rid of ruts in my yard caused by cars or trucks?

Question

I live in Georgia, USA. There was an auto accident. A car came flying through the yard, and then the tow truck came and got it. So the ruts are between 1 inch and 4 inches deep. Can I pour sand or top soil in, and gradually build it up over several weeks?

Answer 1

Hit up yer local Lowes or Home Depot first off.

PIck up enough bags of the cheap topsoil, it costs about $2 a bag, and some seed, try to get the same type you already have, rye, tall fescue, bluegrass, etc...

I would first pack the soil in really good, moisten it, step on it to tamp it down. When its as high as the surrounding soil, then add a thin layer of soil, hand sow some grass, then cover with a very very thin layer of more soil. Water, and it will grow and it'll be fine.

Answer 2

first take a hoe or shovel and knock down the rigid sides of the ruts,then you can dirt and top soil back over several weeks.

Answer 3

I would fill it with dirt and cover with good topsoil. You can then reseed using a combination of quick patch (ryegrass) and Kentucky Blue Grass.

Answer 4

Yes, either would be o.k. If you don't want to re-seed and have a sod yard, the sod will fill it in. Just be sure to watch for weeds.