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GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Topsoil and grass seed blend can repair damaged lawns

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09.04.2026

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GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Topsoil and grass seed blend can repair damaged lawns

Snow plough damage at the road. Grub damage. Mice or rodent trails. Fungus. A layer of leaves that smother the turf. Cavities caused by fallen limbs. Weak grass. 

Every spring I find it necessary to do a little lawn repair, a task I find less rewarding than planting, transplanting, pruning or anything more creative than grass work.   

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The easiest way to deal with small patches of damaged turf is with a few bags of topsoil and a bag of grass seed blend. 

Rake a thin layer of topsoil over the damaged area, sow the seed, and scratch the rake over the seed........

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