I have a lot of bumps in my yard and I was thinking of using a ground tamper to flatten them. Would that work or would I just be waisting my time. Thanks.
2007-06-11 02:17:15 · 5 answers · asked by wyodad75 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
They are almost like a bunch of anthills under the grass. There are so many that in a couple areas it gets so bumpy that it just about shakes the bag off my lawnmower.
2007-06-11 02:39:14 · update #1
It is a bad idea to compact your ground, however if you do have a lot of little bumps then lightly moistening the ground then using a pull behind yard roller will help flatten them out. You may want to aerate your yard afterwards though.
For larger bumps, I'd recommend cutting an X over the bump then filleting the sod back. Remove a little dirt from under the spot then roll the grass back in place. You might want to water your yard the day before so it isn't bone dry when you attempt to cut and roll the grass back. Water the grass after rolling it back so it takes root good.
The same thing can be done for spots where you have valleys in the grass. Just cut and X then roll the grass back then fill in some dirt on top the sot then roll back the grass and water.
2007-06-11 06:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could try to have the yard rolled. I work for an excavating company so it isn't hard to find a heavy roller (I used our 3 ton vibrating roller), just be careful some of the yard guys rollers aren't very heavy and don't do very much. The best time is in the spring when yards are still somewhat wet, but not soaked from the winter (we live in Ohio). For other areas you may need to check on best times. Hope this helps.
2007-06-11 02:29:52 · answer #2 · answered by momstaxi33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Compating soil on which you want grass (or any other plant) to grow is never a good idea. Compaction makes it hard for the roots to respire.
It would be better to fill the low spots with topsoil to level the "bumps". Re-seed the grass, as needed.
2007-06-11 02:30:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can but a yard roller from a Lowe's or home depot or rent one. You add water for weight then pull behind your lawn mower
2007-06-11 02:29:15 · answer #4 · answered by Boomrat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pee on them LOL... no one will b/c what do you mean by humps, describe it or upload picture
2007-06-11 02:24:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋