Repeat this every 10cm (4in) across the lawn. Brush a sandy top dressing across the surface of the lawn so that it fills the holes, allowing air and water into the lawn - ready mixed bags can be ...

This will allow water to drain from the surface of the lawn and prevent the growth of moss. After scarifying and aerating, spread a thin top-dressing of bulky organic material over the lawn.

Learn More › Top-dressing a lawn is a fancy term for amending the soil without disturbing the sod. Golfers might be familiar with the practice because this technique was first performed on golf ...