What is a top dresser machine
Author:Ricdro
The fairway top dresser machine is a mechanized operation device with sand loading and sand spreading functions specially used for maintenance and maintenance of sports grounds and lawns. The sand is directly loaded on the machine. When working, the sand is conveyed by a conveyor belt to the sand outlet, and the sand is swept down to the ground or lawn by a fast rolling sand sweeper.
Top-dressing consists of spreading a thin layer of some kind of beneficial material on your grass, for the purpose of improving it in some way, and making it healthier. Once you’ve applied this layer of material, you can either rake it in somehow, or you can just let it settle naturally, and wait for the first rain to leech it into the ground for you. Nowadays, most people avoid the kind of major yard project that I engaged in at first, and they use either a heavy-duty spreader for a large yard, or a smaller model when the yard isn’t quite so big.
What does a topdressing do?
Topdressing regularly can smooth out bumps caused by worm castings and encourages a dense, lush lawn. Topdressing reduces lawn stresses, helps keep thatch under control, and acts as a long-term natural fertilizer.
How do you use a sand spreader?
Spread the soil using something flat, like the back side of a heavy garden rake, working it into aeration holes and covering low spots. Make sure the top-dressing is no more than 1” deep (preferably ½” or less) over the existing grass. Keep working the mixture until your grass peeks through and the depth is even.
When should I top dresser spreader my lawn?
You should undertake top dressing to repair holes or uneven lawn just prior to the growing season, usually the beginning of Spring; not when the lawn plants are in their dormant phase or you run the risk of damaging or even killing the lawn entirely. Top dressing for nutrients can be applied at any time.
What do Heavy Duty Top Dressers Do?
When you use a top-dressing spreader to apply compost or other soil amendments to your grass, you accomplish a number of important objectives with your lawn, all in one fell swoop:
improvement of soil biology, by adding in the beneficial micro-organisms which are present in compost
drainage can be improved by spreading sand or other materials, which alter the system of drainage in your yard
smooths out lumps and bumps in your lawn, many of which are caused by worm castings
keeps thatch under control
reduces stresses on your lawn
serves as a relatively long-term agent for fertilization
promotes the development of a lush, full, and healthy lawn.
Useful Top Dressing Techniques
For those of you who have not yet attempted to use a top-dressing machine on your lawn, there are some handy tips and techniques which will help you maximize the effort you put into making your lawn healthier and more attractive:
only use compost which is fully de-composed, and has a dark, rich look to it
avoid using fillers like sawdust or loam, because they don’t do anything for your soil content
as you’re applying the lawn amendment, make sure to use an even distribution with your heavy-duty spreader, so all sections benefit
it’s a good idea to perform top-dressing in tandem with other beneficial lawn care practices, such as seeding, aerating, and de-thatching
if no rain is in the forecast, you should water your lawn after top-dressing, to ensure that the compost seeps into the soil
top-dressing should be addressed annually, or as often as your lawn needs a boost to remain healthy and vibrant
