What is the best topdressing for lawns?

Topdressing is not a new practice for golf courses and athletic field turf.  Lawn turf is often a similar turf, usually bermuda or zoysia.  Sand has been the standard topdressing material for decades and it backed by decades of research and application by the leading turfgrass professionals.  Sand spreads evenly over the turf to provide a level surface for an even cut by the mower, preventing scalping.  Sand is also an inert material, meaning that it will stay within the soil creating pore space for infiltration of air and water.  Sand along with core aerating reduces compaction of high clay content soils.  Sand also helps alleviate excessive thatch build up.  A heathy turf already has beneficial microbes within the soil, but excessive thatch or shallow roots can lead to the loss of turfgrass health.  RSI has a variety of topdressing sands for different applications and turf types.  Our topdressing may be dyed green or blended with compost if preferred.