Reader Question: Heavily Compacted Soil
Sean wrote in to ask a question about dealing with heavily compacted soil in his lawn.
"I purchased a soil probe last summer to test watering coverage and moil soil. Unfortunately the soil is so compacted that I couldn't get the probe into the ground more than 3-4". Lawn aeration and top dressing with compost have little to no effect. Should I remove existing turf, rototill in fresh compost and seed/sod or continue aeration and top dressing?"
Question
"I purchased a soil probe last summer to test watering coverage and moil soil. Unfortunately the soil is so compacted that I couldn't get the probe into the ground more than 3-4". Lawn aeration and top dressing with compost have little to no effect. Should I remove existing turf, rototill in fresh compost and seed/sod or continue aeration and top dressing?"