How to Repair Centipede Grass With Sand

How to Repair Centipede Grass With Sand
Published: Dec 15, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Because centipede grass is not a highly drought-tolerant grass, homeowners tend to water the grass frequently. This excessive watering can lead to water ponds in the lawn, resulting in the need to topdress it with sand.

Things You Will Need

  • Rake
  • Broom
  1. Pour sand in any areas near divots or uneven portions of the lawn.

  2. Rake the sand into the uneven areas. Do not make the sand layer more than 1 inch deep.

  3. Sweep the lawn with a broom. This helps move sand off the level areas of the lawn. Excess sand can kill healthy centipede grass.

The Drip Cap

  • Sanding a lawn is a landscape process known as topdressing.
  • This excessive watering can lead to water ponds in the lawn, resulting in the need to topdress it with sand.
  • This helps move sand off the level areas of the lawn.

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Daniella Lauren

Daniella Lauren has worked with eHow and various new media sites as a freelance writer since 2009. Her work covers topics in education, business, and home and garden. Daniella holds a Master of Science in elementary education and a…

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