Top dressing is the process of applying a thin, even layer of a premium sand-and-compost blend across your entire lawn. Over time, many North Carolina lawns become compacted and low in organic matter, making it more difficult for grass roots to access the air, water, and nutrients they need to thrive.
At Today and Tomorrow Turf, we use a carefully balanced top dressing blend to improve soil health while gradually creating a smoother, more level lawn. Combined with core aeration, our process delivers long-term benefits that continue to build with each treatment.
Professional top dressing can:
✔ Increase organic matter and improve overall soil health
✔ Improve your soil's Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC), helping it retain water and essential nutrients more effectively
✔ Encourage deeper, stronger root growth for a thicker, healthier lawn
✔ Gradually level minor dips and uneven areas
✔ Improve soil structure, reducing compaction while enhancing water infiltration and moisture retention
✔ Help your lawn recover from stress caused by heat, drought, foot traffic, and everyday wear
✔ Promote a denser, healthier lawn that naturally competes better against weeds
By incorporating professional top dressing into your lawn care program, you're not just improving the appearance of your lawn—you're building healthier soil from the ground up. The result is a smoother, greener, more resilient lawn that makes better use of water and nutrients for years to come.
Our Services
At Today and Tomorrow Turf, our specialty is Professional Top Dressing—a high-impact treatment that improves soil health, levels uneven areas, and strengthens turf from the ground up. It's the heart of what we do, and the foundation of a truly healthy, beautiful lawn.