Re-Marking Creases

It is very difficult to paint loose, dry soil – it will just stick and lift with the brush.  To overcome this, you can:

1. Sweep back to compacted soil (this can be difficult with some loams – you may end up creating a hole!).
2. Dampen the soil with water and paint onto wetter soil.
3. Increase the water content of your paint mix.
4. Use spray paint rather than pain and a brush (but be careful to keep lines straight and consistent thickness).
5. Rolling the soil damp can smooth the soil, making it easier to paint.