u/OwnPlay177

I’m in Portland Zone 8b and trying to level a very uneven/bumpy lawn (~2500 sqft).

So far I’ve:

• Removed weeds and roots
• Aerated the lawn

Now I’m trying to figure out the best material to use for leveling.

Options I’m considering:

• Premium garden blend (manure/compost/sand mix)
• 3-way blend (mostly compost + sand - 3:2)
• 3-way blend and more sand 50/50
• Screened topsoil + mason sand (50/50)

I’ve read mixed opinions online. Some people say compost-heavy mixes are great for clay, but others say screened topsoil + sand levels smoother and is easier to work with.

My main goal is a very smooth/level lawn long term.

For people in Portland or similar clay soil areas:

• What mix worked best for you?
• Did you use compost, topsoil, sand, or a mix?
• Any local places you recommend for bulk material?

Would appreciate any advice before I order a few yards of material.

I’m in Portland Zone 8b and trying to level a very uneven/bumpy lawn (~2500 sqft).

So far I’ve:

• Removed weeds and roots
• Aerated the lawn

Now I’m trying to figure out the best material to use for leveling.

Options I’m considering:

• Premium garden blend (manure/compost/sand mix)
• 3-way blend (mostly compost + sand - 3:2)
• 3-way blend and more sand 50/50
• Screened topsoil + mason sand (50/50)

I’ve read mixed opinions online. Some people say compost-heavy mixes are great for clay, but others say screened topsoil + sand levels smoother and is easier to work with.

My main goal is a very smooth/level lawn long term.

For people in Portland or similar clay soil areas:

• What mix worked best for you?
• Did you use compost, topsoil, sand, or a mix?
• Any local places you recommend for bulk material?

Would appreciate any advice before I order a few yards of material.

Title: Best material for leveling a bumpy clay lawn in Portland (Zone 6b)?

I’m in Portland Zone 6b and trying to level a very uneven/bumpy lawn (~2500 sqft). The soil is heavy clay.

So far I’ve:

• Removed weeds and roots
• Aerated the lawn

Now I’m trying to figure out the best material to use for leveling.

Options I’m considering:

• Premium garden blend (manure/compost/sand mix)
• 3-way blend (mostly compost + sand)
• Screened topsoil + mason sand (50/50)

I’ve read mixed opinions online. Some people say compost-heavy mixes are great for clay, but others say screened topsoil + sand levels smoother and is easier to work with.

My main goal is a very smooth/level lawn long term.

For people in Portland or similar clay soil areas:

• What mix worked best for you?
• Did you use compost, topsoil, sand, or a mix?
• Any local places you recommend for bulk material?

Would appreciate any advice before I order a few yards of material.