{"id":17765,"date":"2021-08-20T22:27:14","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T12:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/?p=17765"},"modified":"2024-04-22T21:04:58","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T11:04:58","slug":"how-to-topdress-your-lawn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-topdress-your-lawn\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Topdress Your Lawn the Right Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/lawn-top-dressing.jpg\" alt=\"How to Topdress Your Lawn the Right Way\" class=\"wp-image-17768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/lawn-top-dressing.jpg 912w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/lawn-top-dressing-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/lawn-top-dressing-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/lawn-top-dressing-360x202.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ROMAN_P \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A house with a lush and well-maintained lawn is a dream of many homeowners. Enjoying a fresh cup of coffee at the sight of neat, green grass on a sunny day, it\u2019s priceless. Undoubtedly, growing a beautiful and healthy lawn is a challenging job, involving a range of maintenance tasks at different times of the year. One of them that certainly can improve turf quality and every gardening enthusiast will enjoy is lawn topdressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it can be a little time-consuming, topdressing is quite a simple task, which can <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/overseeding-a-lawn-how-and-when-to-repair-your-lawn\/\">resolve serious lawn problems<\/a>. It can help with the lack of topsoil underneath the grass, uneven terrains, dead spots, poor drainage and more. It\u2019s definitely worth a try and will give you more than it will take. In a week, you\u2019ll notice your lawn looking revived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Are searching for a natural way to make your lawn healthier and thriving;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Are faced with uneven areas or water runoff in your yard;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Want to improve the structure of the soil while reducing the need for fertilisation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading. In this article, you will learn all you need to perform lawn topdressing. We\u2019ve gathered useful tips from the pros, as well as detailed instructions on when and how to get the job done in the right way.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"post_walkthrough\"><strong class=\"title\">Table of Contents:<\/strong>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what_is_topdressing\">What is topdressing and why is it important?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#when_to_topdress_your_lawn\">When is the best time to topdress your lawn?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#best_soil_for_topressing\">Which is the best soil for topdressing?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how_to_topdress\">How to topdress your lawn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how_often_to_water_your_lawn\">How often to water your lawn after topdressing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how_often_to_topdress_the_lawn\">How often to topdress the lawn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#takeaways\">Takeaways<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what_is_topdressing\">What is topdressing and why is it important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lawn topdressing is the process of applying a thin layer of special soil mix over the grass. It\u2019s a simple organic lawn care operation that feeds up the topsoil and improves the lawn\u2019s appearance by correcting the terrain\u2019s imperfections in the easiest way possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Probably, if your lawn is correctly established and fertilised regularly, you may think that topdressing is not necessary. However, it has many more benefits than fertilising, such as levelling, improving drainage and decreasing thatch build-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s have a look at them in more detail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--plus\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span><strong>Topdressing adds valuable nutrients and helps promote healthy growth, reducing the need for fertilisation<\/strong> &#8211; Applying a topdress properly reduces the dead spots and prevents the accumulation of thatches. By enriching the poor topsoil, it restores the lawn\u2019s natural balance and makes it more resistant to diseases. Moreover, topdressing releases valuable nutrients into the roots slowly and for a long time, which minimise the need for fertilisation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span><strong>It improves the soil structure<\/strong> &#8211; A better-textured structure of the soil makes the oxygen, water and nutrients infiltrate much easier into the roots of the plants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span><strong>With topdressing, you can fix holes and level uneven areas<\/strong> &#8211; It\u2019s the easiest way to repair the damage caused by natural soil subsidence, worm castings and water runoff. Also, it\u2019s a great way to deal with reduced levels of soil underneath.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span><strong>Proper topdressing improves lawn drainage<\/strong> &#8211; It enhances the soil structure, allowing it to retain more nutrients and moisture during the dry weather, and to drain away the excess water in rainy seasons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"note note--tip\">\n\t\t<div class=\"note__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-tip\"><\/i> <!-- \/.icon- -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__icon -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"note__body\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tKeep in mind that you don\u2019t have to topdress a newly planted or renovated lawn. Topdressing can damage and suffocate delicate roots.\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__body -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the best time to topdress your lawn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you probably can guess, this should be done during the spring or early summer, when the grass has started growing and you\u2019ve begun to mow regularly. Generally, you may apply a topdressing mixture whenever you need to improve your turf\u2019s look or minimise uneven spots, but not during the winter. Covering the grass with a topdressing mix, when it\u2019s not growing, may damage or even kill the lawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing you have to consider is the weather forecast. Be sure that rainy weather can make your work difficult, especially when you need to level the grassed area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/seasonal-lawn-care-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Seasonal Lawn Care &#8211; The Full Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/seasonal_lawn_care_guide-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Seasonal Lawn Care - The Full Guide\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"Seasonal Lawn Care &#8211; The Full Guide\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-2\">Lawn Care<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/seasonal-lawn-care-guide\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Seasonal Lawn Care &#8211; The Full Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSeasonal Lawn Care &#8211; The Full Guide\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best_soil_for_topressing\">Which is the best soil for top dressing your lawn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important thing when choosing the topdressing mix is to consider whether it will suit the texture and composition of the underlying soil. A topdressing mixture with a finer texture can make it difficult for water and air to move through the layers. So, the end result will be poor turf quality. Most topsoil products are an 80\/20 blend of sandy and loam soils, so sticking to a similar structure will be fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many options are available on the market, which contain compost, sand, loam and fertilisers in different proportions. A blend of compost and either topsoil or sand is recommended as it gives excellent results. Compost has the quality to release nutrients slowly for an extended period. It will ideally assist turf growth and will also protect the lawn from plant diseases. You can check the options available at your local gardening store or order online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-use-compost-in-your-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Use Compost in Your Garden\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Use-Compost-in-Your-Garden-Featured-Image-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"How to Use Compost in Your Garden - Featured Image\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"How to Use Compost in Your Garden &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-2\">Gardening Advice<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-use-compost-in-your-garden\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Use Compost in Your Garden\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Use Compost in Your Garden\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that using topsoil or sandy soil is not a good choice. Both will help with levelling and improving soil drainage, but won\u2019t add as many valuable nutrients, as a proper topdressing mix with organic matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the quantity of the topdressing product, you don\u2019t need a special topdressing lawn calculator. A bag of 25 litres of a standard mix should cover about 12 m2, or in other words, you need 2 litres per square metre of lawn. So, measure the area you want to treat before getting the right amount.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"note note--tip\">\n\t\t<div class=\"note__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-tip\"><\/i> <!-- \/.icon- -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__icon -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"note__body\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t25 litres of soil weighs around 22 &#8211; 25 kg. So, you will need approximately 2 kg of topdressing mix to cover 1 m2.\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__body -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how_to_topdress\">How to topdress your lawn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this process, you aim to spread a thin layer of topdressing mix over the lawn after proper preparation. It\u2019ll add valuable nutrients around the root zone, help healthier growth, and <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-improve-soil-quality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improve the soil structure<\/a>. An essential part of the preparation is that y<strong>ou should mow the lawn before topdressing it at about 40 &#8211; 45 mm grass length. It\u2019s better to do it the day before<\/strong>. So, let\u2019s get on with the supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These are the tools and material you will need for the job:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>A dust mask;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Gloves;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>A lawn aerating device;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>A garden shovel;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>A steel rake;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>A topsoil spreader (optional, you can use the back of the steel rake);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>A wheelbarrow (for bringing the mix if you are going to topdress a big lawn);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>A hose or sprinkler with access to water;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Topdressing mixture;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Fertiliser (optional).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>So, now we are ready to start with the first step of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"steps \">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"steps-method\">Step-by-Step Guide<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"step\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"step__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step__number\">1. <\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAerate the lawn\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header> <!-- .\/step__title -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"step__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Lawn aeration is an integral part of the job because it provides the roots with easy access to water, air and nutrients. Use a lawn aerating device and make sure not to miss some area of the lawn. You should remove all the plugs of grass and soil. You don\u2019t want to leave them over the lawn, as they will form bumps later.\n\n\t\t\t<\/p><\/div> <!-- .\/step__desc -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"step\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"step__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step__number\">2. <\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRake up all debris, thatch and moss\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header> <!-- .\/step__title -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"step__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Use the steel rake to remove all the grass clippings, plugs, debris, thatch and moss from the lawn. By doing this, you\u2019ll prepare the terrain for the next steps, making sure the topdressing and fertilisers will reach the grass\u2019 roots easily.\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/killing-weeds-in-the-lawn-without-killing-the-grass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Get Rid of the Weeds in the Lawn Without Killing the Grass\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/getting-rid-of-weeds-in-lawn-without-harming-the-grass-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"How to Get Rid of the Weeds in the Lawn Without Killing the Grass\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"How to Get Rid of the Weeds in the Lawn Without Killing the Grass\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-2\">Gardening Advice<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/killing-weeds-in-the-lawn-without-killing-the-grass\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Get Rid of the Weeds in the Lawn Without Killing the Grass\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Get Rid of the Weeds in the Lawn Without Killing the Grass\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\t\t\t<\/p><\/div> <!-- .\/step__desc -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"step\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"step__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step__number\">3. <\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFertilise the lawn\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header> <!-- .\/step__title -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"step__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>This is not a mandatory step, but it\u2019s a perfect time if you haven&#8217;t done it recently. Keep in mind that it\u2019s best to fertilise the lawn a few weeks before topdressing it for maximum effect. Also, some top dressing mixtures are enriched with fertilisers. So, if you are supplied with such topdressing, skip this step.<\/p><p><i>Follow the instructions on your fertiliser to spread it evenly on the grass, and you can also check our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fantasticgardenersmelbourne.com.au\/how-when-fertilise-lawn\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to properly fertilise a lawn<\/a> for more tips.<\/i><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step__desc -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"step\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"step__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step__number\">4. <\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSpread the topdressing mix\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header> <!-- .\/step__title -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"step__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Now that you\u2019ve prepared the lawn, it\u2019s time to apply the mix. Here is how:<ul><li>Put on the dust mask and gloves to protect yourself from breathing or touching the topdressing mix.<\/li><li>Start shovelling the material around, covering the entire area evenly. You can also first pour the soil into even piles on the whole terrain and then spread it with the steel rake. Make sure there are no lumps and clumps, as they can create holes in the lawn afterwards.<\/li><li>Check the producer\u2019s recommendation about the thickness of the layer. As a standard, 0,5 to 2 cm is enough. <\/li><li>Rake the mixture into the lawn using the back of a steel rake or a topsoil spreader. Spread it evenly and make sure that the grass is still visible over the dressing. You should aim to cover \u2153 of the grass leaves. <\/li><li>Increase the amount in some spots if you\u2019re trying to level an uneven lawn or fill a gap.<\/li><li>Finally, remove any excess soil from the areas where it\u2019s covering the grass.<\/li><\/ul><section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"note note--tip\">\n\t\t<div class=\"note__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-tip\"><\/i> <!-- \/.icon- -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__icon -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"note__body\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tAlways protect yourself with a dust mask and gloves. Wash your hands after spreading the top dressing mixture. Most of them contain microorganisms you don\u2019t want to breathe or touch.\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__body -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\t\t\t<\/p><\/div> <!-- .\/step__desc -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .\/step -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"step\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"step__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step__number\">5. <\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWater the lawn\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header> <!-- .\/step__title -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"step__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Water the lawn well using a hose or sprinkler. This will move the mix down to the roots, penetrating the topsoil better. 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