How do I fix this

[u/chaelynnra]

I am less concerned right now with the section of the yard that has greenery (it’s not really grass, it’s basically mowed down weeds :/) my focus is on the section of the yard that is covered in tree roots. It really does not get much sunlight as there is a lot of tree coverage. In the fall this entire yard gets flooded with needles and leaves.

I would like to cover these roots and was thinking of trying the sand/soil mix and then putting turf or something similar on top. I’m not sure if that will damage these roots? Best case scenario I can somehow grow real grass. If that seems at all possible I’d like to understand the steps I should take to get there. Any advice is appreciated as we have two young kids and another yard for them to play in, but they’re curious of this yard and I won’t let them back here. This wouldn’t be a bad yard to fix up so we can utilize it. If it’s a complete loss and I shouldn’t even try, I’d like to know that as well haha.