How do I redo our lawn?

Question

we're having to have a new sewer line put down, they have totally dug up our front yard, destroyed all the grass and most of my plants, they had to go down 20 feet to fine the pipes that needed to be replaced. I'm needing some advice on how to get a nice lawn without having to put down sod, this is costing us so much to have the sewer put in, so I'm trying to find ways to save money and have a nice lawn. The plumber said it the dirt would need to settle before we can do anything, he'll just cover up the hole and that's all he does. HELP please.

Joy30150932 · Answer

You need to get some fresh soil and fill in the trench. If you can get a lawn roller to tamp it down then it will not sink so much. Fill the trench to the top. Rake even and then seed over with a good quality grass seed, one the birds cannot eat, and keep watered. It will come up just fine but the color will be little darker than your original grass. This will fade into the natural shade after a year. If it does sink in spots, just add some more fresh soil to level it out.

William · Answer

The plumber should have repaired the lawn. Should have been in the contract. The soil will need to settle and adding extra soil as needed. Make sure it's good topsoil. Once it's level it would need to be rototilled and amended with peat moss and compost. Then you can sod or seed.

Landsharkinnc · Answer

you need to wait a while to allow the disturbed soil to 'settle'... you may need to add top soil to level or improve the 'slope' -- you do NOT want your lawn to drain towards your house or other buildings.... don't get in a hurry -- and seek professional help with grading