How to Get Rid of Tire Marks in a Yard

Plant New Grass

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  Loosen the dirt in the depressions left behind by the tires and dig into the adjacent soil, if dirt was pushed up into hills alongside the depressions. Aim your efforts toward aerating the soil, reducing compaction and generally loosening the soil in the area so that it can be smoothed to create an even bed for new seed. Compacted soil is difficult for roots and water to penetrate, which delays new growth and plant regeneration.

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  Add topsoil to even out the area if the amount of soil you have to work with is insufficient. Rake the bed to smooth and even-out the surface.

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  Plant new grass to cover the spot. Lightly broadcast grass seed that are identical to or a close match to your existing lawn grass across the leveled ground. Spread approximately six seeds per inch of bare ground.

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  Water the bed to moisten the soil, and cover the seeds with a light sprinkling of straw to deter birds from stealing them. Keep the site moist by watering lightly each day for two weeks. Protect the area from use until the new grass is well-established.

Install New Sod

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  Cut around and remove the damaged lawn area with a garden spade, evening up the sides to create a square or rectangle, if you have fresh sod available. Cut down to a depth of 2 inches. Rake the bottom of the hole smooth.

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  Add the section of sod to the prepared area to judge the fit, and cut away any extensive overlap. Adjust the height of the sod by adding topsoil or spare soil from the site if you need to add dirt, or by removing another shallow layer of soil if you need a deeper hole.

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  Place the sod. Set a board across the sod, step onto the board, and use your body weight to help firm the roots into contact with the soil. Water the patch daily for two weeks, and restrict traffic across it. Water the area for three to four weeks after adding sod.