How much loam do I need for a new lawn area?

A properly prepared lawn area needs four to six inches of screened loam over graded subsoil. We measure the area, calculate the yardage and price it as one job.

When is the best time to seed a lawn in New Hampshire?

Late August through September gives the best results. Warm soil, cooler nights and fall rain help seed establish before winter. Early spring is the second choice.

Can you repair the lawn after a stump or tree removal?

Yes. We grind or remove what is left, backfill and regrade the area, add screened loam and seed so it blends back into the surrounding lawn.

Loam, Grading & Lawn Repair in Southern NH

Craig Property Maintenance regrades problem lawn areas and installs screened loam and seed across Southern New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts. Typical jobs include eroded slopes, bare or rocky side yards, drainage low spots, and lawn repair after tree removal, stump grinding, flagpole footings or construction.

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Side yard regraded and topped with fresh screened loam, ready for seed, in Southern New Hampshire

What’s included

Rough and finish grading to correct pitch and drainage
Screened loam spread to a consistent depth
Seed matched to sun, shade and traffic
Repair after stump removal, excavation or construction
Crushed stone drainage trenches and drip edges where water is the problem

Most bare or patchy lawn areas in Southern New Hampshire fail for one of two reasons: the grade sends water the wrong way, or there is no real topsoil under the grass. We fix the grade first, then bring in screened loam so seed has something to root into. Seed on top of hardpan or fill never lasts.

Timing matters. Late August through September is the best seeding window in New Hampshire, with early spring second. We schedule grading and loam work so the seed goes down when it has the best chance, and we tell you what to expect for watering and the first mow.

Answers

Loam, Grading & Lawn Repair questions

How much loam do I need for a new lawn area?: A properly prepared lawn area needs four to six inches of screened loam over graded subsoil. We measure the area, calculate the yardage and price it as one job.
When is the best time to seed a lawn in New Hampshire?: Late August through September gives the best results. Warm soil, cooler nights and fall rain help seed establish before winter. Early spring is the second choice.
Can you repair the lawn after a stump or tree removal?: Yes. We grind or remove what is left, backfill and regrade the area, add screened loam and seed so it blends back into the surrounding lawn.

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