Grass seeding/top soil question

[deadwing]

I took today and tomorrow off to tackle some projects in the yard. One project is clearing a section of yard and planting new grass seed. Another project is going to remove a decent chunk of dirt from one area. Some of that excess dirt will go to filling in some dips in the yard. I'm wondering if I can spread anything that's left I have to the area I plan to seed? Or am I better off buying "top soil" for seeding? Today is mostly prep day and plan to seed tomorrow afternoon.

[Susie]

It depends so much on what kind of soil you have. Ours is really heavy clay, which is very different from a sandier mix. Clay is sub-ideal for what you're describing.

Grass seed is not expensive though, so you can always try it and see if it's successful, and adapt in the future only if necessary.

[deadwing]

I truly have no idea what kind of soil I have. I would guess it's not clay heavy.

I am hoping to pick my neighbor's brain - he's done an incredible job revitalizing his lawn since moving in a couple of years ago. And of course he doesn't appear to be home today haha (retirees, usually home during the day).