What is the best topdressing mix?

1. Best choice is some combination of topsoil, sand, and compost.
   
   
2. Get at least a sand and compost mix.

How much?

1. 5-10 yards for a high school infield.
   
   
2. 3-5 yards for a little league infield.

Suppliers I've used and am satisfied with:

topdressing mix - Cascade Rock, Central Home Supply
topdressing quality sand - Granite Construction

1. You need a way to get the material from the dumped pile to your turf area. Plan on using wheelbarrows, tractor loaders, or carts you can pull. It's heavy. You need to move alot.
   
   
2. Don't worry about putting it on perfectly even. Spread with a field rake and then drag once or twice to smooth it out nicely.
   
   
3. Topdressing can be used on just the bare spots or on the entire field.
   
   
4. Don't use it all up. Save a small pile for later when you do some minor leveling or spot seeding.
   

Mistakes to avoid

1. You don't want rocks or sticks in your topdressing. Make sure you order good stuff or you'll be picking it out or have to just live with it.
   

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