The Secret to a Thicker, Healthier Lawn
Revamp your Texas Lawn with Top Dressing Service by Lawn Tech
If you’re serious about having a lush, green lawn, there’s one secret weapon you might be overlooking: top dressing . This simple but powerful lawn care technique can dramatically improve your soil’s health, smooth out your yard, and give your grass the nutrients it needs, all without tearing up your turf. We are proud to add this treatment to our array of lawn care services. With Top Dressing, you’ll see improvements in color, soil structure, turf density, and leveling. Contact us today to get a free quote!
What Is Top Dressing?
Top dressing is the process of applying a thin layer of organic material, usually a mix of compost, sand, and/or soil, over your existing lawn. It’s not meant to smother the grass, but rather to settle into the soil below and work its magic. This treatment is normally paired with core aeration to reduce compaction and open up new space in the soil for root systems to expand. After aeration, the topsoil mixture is applied across the lawn and spread or raked evenly to fill in uneven dips in the lawn and penetrate into the soil. Top dressing adds nutrients to the soil to promote healthier growth, reduces thatch, and helps level your lawn.
What’s in a Top Dressing Mix?
Lawn Tech uses a material called Pro-Grow, which is great for reducing soil alkalinity. It includes:
- Pine Shavings
- Ground Cottonseed
- Finely Crushed Pecan Shells
- Turkey and Dairy Manure
- Sand
Our top dressing pricing is based on square footage. Contact us today to get a free customized quote.
Benefits of Top Dressing
Top dressing builds a stronger lawn from the ground up. Here’s how:
Improves Soil Quality
Over time, your soil becomes compacted and depleted of nutrients. Top dressing introduces fresh organic matter, improving aeration , drainage , and microbial health .
Reduces Thatch
Thatch is that spongy layer of dead grass and roots that builds up under your lawn. A healthy dose of compost can speed up its decomposition and reduce future buildup.
Levels Uneven Spots
If your lawn has low spots or bumpy areas, top dressing helps even things out for a smoother, more walkable surface.
Boosts Lawn Resilience
With better soil health, your grass becomes more resistant to drought, pests, disease, and extreme weather. That means less money on fixes—and more time enjoying your lawn.
Additional Services
Looking for additional treatments to complement your lawn care program? Any of the following programs can be added to our fertilization and weed control packages with bundled pricing. Not sure if these lawn care treatments are right for you? Contact us today and one of our knowledgeable team members would be happy to answer your questions.
*Lawn Tech does not provide mowing services, leaf removal, landscape maintenance, or sprinkler repair.
Ready to Give Your Lawn a Boost?
If your lawn looks tired, patchy, or just isn’t thriving the way it should, top dressing could be the answer. It’s one of the smartest, most natural ways to feed your grass and improve your soil—without harsh chemicals or major overhauls. Top dressing might sound simple, but doing it right takes knowledge, the right materials, and proper application. Spread too much, and you smother your lawn. Spread too little, and you won’t see results. That’s where we come in.
Let us do the dirty work. Book a top dressing service today and give your lawn the refresh it deserves by calling us at 972-346-2696 or getting a free quote here!
