A Summer Bermudagrass Scalp Was The Only Solution // Height of Cut (HOC) Reset For a Bermuda Lawn

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Жыл бұрын

I need to fertilize my lawn this summer. I've got dead weeds. I've got a couple other things that need to be dealt with. Sometimes in lawn care you have to go backwards to move forwards. And in this case, a summer bermudagrass scalp was the only solution for my issues. You'll hear some people call it a height of cut (HOC) reset for a bermuda lawn. In this video, we'll discuss why I went ahead and did one after planning not to.
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@kleenk8 Жыл бұрын

I did a reset this past July. Have irrigation and it came back beautifully. Spoon fed it as well. Bermuda is awesome.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

👊👊👍👍 yes it is. Appreciate ya watching and sharing!

@codytaylor8129 Жыл бұрын

All your neighbors yards are looking pretty green, they must be watching your channel and taking your advice lol

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Very fortunate to have neighbors who for the most part care for their lawns. We just came off a pretty solid week of rain last week, so the hood greened up fast. It was really brown before that. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@Cgars4me Жыл бұрын

and hard to believe you don't have more followers being one of the few voices of reason. Keep the content coming.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that. KZfaq is a tough equation to solve sometimes. Really it’s up to the regular followers to make sure they always like, comment, and watch the whole video. Those things make all the difference. They tell KZfaq to show the video to more people. Thank you!

@vic82ism Жыл бұрын

I"m still a green horn here learning all I can from your most informative channel, what i got from you today is the process of taking care of our lawns comes with time and applying what we learn and that's why I'm here

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

You are right on the money. Gotta start somewhere, but with time, you'll get more and more comfortable as you get more experience. I'm happy to help anytime. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@trplay1 Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss. I know a reset at the height of the Bermuda season stings. Kinda like winning the conference season and then having to use your B team for the playoffs.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks buddy. You ain't kiddin'. We've got your pic ready to roll Tuesday. Sorry about that again, man. Appreciate all your support!

@reggiemurphy1523 Жыл бұрын

Awesome advice Travis!! The front of the house looks amazing!! We are still getting slammed with rain in North Florida!! I haven't even been able to clean out my beds and my fire pit!! LOL But the lawn is looking amazing and thriving!! St. Aug loves water!! Keep up the great work!! The battle continues!!

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Awesome man. Glad to hear the lawn is rockin and getting some rain. Appreciate you watching and commenting as always. 👊👊

@Aerialphotovito Жыл бұрын

Learning alot about Bermuda here thanks Travis it will come in handy if I ever move south

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Glad to hear. 👊👊

@ms6801 Жыл бұрын

I have never summer scalped. Keep going back and forth on it.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

If you see the lawn just not looking right, it’s worth it I think. But if you like the way it looks, no reason to. Thanks for watching.

@chriscarroll1502 Жыл бұрын

I had to do this last year, but we ended up with an end of summer drought. It was so much watering. Stayed on top of it this year!

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Definitely takes a bit more attention when doing it. Appreciate ya watching and sharing.

@bobzilla6618 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir, Travis! I sprayed the bermuda where there were some weeds and the Spectracide weed killer for lawns has done a better job on some weeds in my lawn than some other brands that I will not mention. Thanks for the tips as always, brother 🤜🤛

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Great to hear brother. I love that stuff. You bet! Anytime. Thank you! 👊👊

@william-1776 Жыл бұрын

I just did the same thing…but my yard looks nothing like yours. My neighbors think I’m crazy for cutting so low but I’m hoping by this time next year my lawn looks like a fairway…at least a fairway at a public course. Thanks for all the information!

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Haha, they always think we're crazy until they see the finished product. We are a little crazy though. You bet, man. Thank you!

@speeddemon0712 Жыл бұрын

I just threw down some high nitrogen fertilizer with 5% iron, and also raised my hoc from 3/4" to 1" on my CT. This 100+ degree heat with no rain is tough in north Texas. I'll miss the shorter hoc, but the grass will look better for it. I'll start next season with a 1/2" hoc!

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Solid plan. I like it. I like the slightly higher cut in summer. Definitely keeps it greener. Appreciate ya watching and sharing!

@rickstice7198 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Learned a lot from them. Keep the videos coming.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Appreciate the kind words and support! Glad to hear the videos help.

@WooderBoyProductions Жыл бұрын

Travis NAILED IT! HE NAILED IT FOLKS! Quit your piddlin’ and get to work!

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

I approve this message! www.bonfire.com/nailed-it-2-1/?

@lanieroutside Жыл бұрын

Good timing, I need to do the same thing but mostly because my HOC is at 3 inches! 😬👊

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Right on man. Now's the time to do it I suppose. Good luck my friend! Appreciate you! 👊

@mikegardiner3934 Жыл бұрын

I currently cut my bermuda with Honda rotary mower with the 2 setting weekly. I REALLY wanna take it down to 1 because like you, i’m seeing tan under the green canopy. And it’s thin in some areas so that may promote more horizontal growth. Then again, maybe I’ll experiment with a small area first. haha. Thanks for all the tips!

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Experimenting is the best way to figure things out. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@johnhamilton9229 Жыл бұрын

I’m a rotor head too my Honda is set to 2.5.

@r_cab314 Жыл бұрын

That clover is a resilient SOB.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

It sure is. Without a weed killer that stuff will just keep goin. Thanks for watching.

@r_cab314 Жыл бұрын

@@BudgetLawns had to spot treat as well. Luckily the patch i had lies in the shade in the afternoon.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@johnhamilton9229 Жыл бұрын

I noticed you might have a little competition in your neighborhood. Good for you buddy 👊👍

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Haha. Lots of comments about that. This video just caught them at the right time…after rain and right before a weekly mow. They all mowed today and now they’re back to a brown/dull green look. Plus, weeds are green and look good from far but far from good. Thanks buddy. Appreciate ya as always.

@paulscheirer2368 Жыл бұрын

Hate the summer scalp, but I get it. Raised my HOC to 2.5 will stay there the rest of the season.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Brutal. I actually did this one over the course of two mows, two days apart. It was soo hot and the lawn was so tall/thick, I could only do so much on day one. Appreciate you watching and your comments as always!

@mitchcooper107 Жыл бұрын

It has to feel good to have the front completed. Crazy thing is you haven’t even added anything to your mulch beds and it already looks great. Once those flowers and plants are added that’s the cherry on the top. Everything will really pop!

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

It does feel good. I finally feel relaxed about this house and get to just live in it and take care of the lawn. Everything from this point on is just the fun stuff. I can already see the beds loaded in my head. It looks awesome lol. Thanks bud. Appreciate you.

@bassmaster1953 Жыл бұрын

When I weed eat around drains in the lawn, I take it down low so I won't have to do it for a while. Comes back nice and green.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

👍👍Thanks for watching!

@inkolis Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the upload! Love your content

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Appreciate your support!

@DugEphresh Жыл бұрын

I am right there with you. Good video.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Right on! Appreciate ya.

@timborski1210 Жыл бұрын

im going to "summer scalp" in end of August, since we should get more rain here in Texas. My season doesnt end till October lol

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah you still got a long way to go. Hope that rain hits for ya. Thanks buddy.

@grassthief1280 Жыл бұрын

Thats not so bad you know already i had a ton of SAND sitting in the driveway had to topdress here in south jersey last 2 days 102 & 105 heat index you have to be in tip top shape to do this in this heat

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

The sand is way worse. You got that right. Scalping is just the beginning of sanding. Then it gets even more brutal. Good luck with that bud. Appreciate ya!

@Cgars4me Жыл бұрын

Hey at least your not scalping, mowing in in our Phoenix area😁

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Can’t imagine how hot it is there. Thanks for watching.

@alfredkulhanek1889 Жыл бұрын

Great info...I'm in South Texas trying to save st augustine fron drought and heat...should I add a fertilizer like scotts summer guard to lawn then water in? Tia

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't add anything if I were under an extreme drought and heat like you are. I'd give it as much water as possible and just keep it alive. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

@vega0432 Жыл бұрын

I live in South Texas as well. St Augustine is a thirsty grass and requires lots of water to make it look good if it gets full sun all day. Fertilizer wise, I typically use Texas Turf fertilizer from Lowe’s

@seanmayefskie9525 Жыл бұрын

Have been watching all your videos related to new sod and goals for watering, and have a question for you. Do you think there could be any benefit to laying peat moss on-top of new fresh sod? @budgetlawns

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

I don't say never often, but I will never use peat moss. Never. I've heard positive things and I've heard negative things about it. For bermuda grass, it's just unnecessary for me. Other than that, I don't know enough about it to tell you whether it'd be good or not. I've never dug into it, because I'll never use it. Not a budget lawn care step if ya ask me. Appreciate ya watching the vids. Hope they're helping. 👊👊

@seanmayefskie9525 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the hasty response! Will stick with your thoughts on it 🍺🍺 Yeah man, for a new home owner the cut to the chase info has been amazing. Thanks for all the work you put in for the lawn community!

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

@@seanmayefskie9525 You bet. Appreciate you. Congrats on the new crib.

@randyman8984 Жыл бұрын

I tried the reset one time just to see what all the hype was about and it did make the lawn look nice and tight after it greened back up. Also noticed the lower you can get it it will withhold dormancy better too. Also do you seem to get better performance out of the earthwise with the roller attachment?

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Right on. Appreciate your feedback. I just used it with that roller for the first time today. I thought it was definitely an improvement. We’ll have to see how things go when everything is greened up and thick all the way. Thanks for watching.

@randyman8984 Жыл бұрын

@@BudgetLawns thanks Travis I can see you are sweater like me LOL

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Haha, oh big time. Must mean we're hard workers 👊👊

@albertaguirre5793 Жыл бұрын

I have been debating to summer scalp my yard for 2 reasons: Bumpy lawn and some areas of heat stress. West tx heat is terrible and has not let up. Would you scalp? I can try the lowest setting with front end a tad higher on mower? or just wait it out for next year....looking for a friend here LOL.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

If I had been under extreme heat and drought like you, I would not and just let it ride till next year. We’ve had some rain so that made my decision easier. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

@albertaguirre5793 Жыл бұрын

@@BudgetLawns Yes sir it does! If it rains in the next few weeks then I might change my mind but I highly doubt it! Thanks for your help! Love the videos!

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

@@albertaguirre5793 Awesome. Appreciate your support!

@d.williams6891 Жыл бұрын

Question for you good sir. Do you not like clover in the lawn because it looks bad mixed with the Bermuda? I was considering planting some clover in my back lawn mixed with some grass because I’ve read clover provides excellent fertilizer/nitrogen when it grows with grass.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

You're right. Clover has a lot of advantages, nitrogen fixation being one of them. I've actually considered having parts of the lawn be clover but went against it. I like it, but I like the bermuda better. And I like it better without the clover in it. For me, it was just one or the other. Hope this answers your question. Thanks so much for watching.

@d.williams6891 Жыл бұрын

@@BudgetLawns I gotcha! I was just curious, and yes sir that sure did! I was reading some articles a few months ago about how clover lawns used to be popular years and years ago but people grew to dislike them because the flowers detracted from the aesthetics of the actual grass. Absolutely, and thank you for teaching us! 🤙🏾

@chrisdadda Жыл бұрын

Find fertilizer with a small prill size. That what I do and never have to scalp.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

That usually means a higher price tag. I don't scalp every time I fertilize . This app just happen to fall at a time where a reset would be beneficial in more ways than one. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.

@HangryPandaMike Жыл бұрын

Which spectracide weed stop for lawns did you use? Yellow or orange top?

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Orange top is my go-to. It has the Quinclorac for crabgrass in it. Appreciate ya watching and the question!

@HangryPandaMike Жыл бұрын

@@BudgetLawns cool thanks. Since its so hot..better in the morning or evening to spray?

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

I did it in the hottest part of the day. But I’d recommend following the label if you’re not comfortable.

@HangryPandaMike Жыл бұрын

@@BudgetLawns understood. Im just dealing with some nutsedge.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

I pull nutsedge. Strongly not recommended by most but I’ve never had an issue. As long as you don’t let it mature too much.

@billy2bob63 Жыл бұрын

Hey Travis this isn't pertaining to you but on your channel is there a way i can post a comment and i can see it on your channel but nobody else besides you and i can? Just wondering if that's possible!

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

That's a good question. And I'm not sure. If there is, it'd have to be in your personal settings to be able to comment but not make them public. Have you checked your KZfaq setting section? Sorry I don't know for sure.

@billy2bob63 Жыл бұрын

@BudgetLawns Thanks I will check!

@TheeRustyCage Жыл бұрын

Worried about burning your grass with the fertilizer or will it not matter since you scalped it?

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Not really worried about burning. I’ve just had some spots get discolored in the past from what I’m thinking was the fertilizer not being able to get down into the canopy and staying on top instead. Figured since I need to fert, might as well scalp it too. Not a necessary step though. Thanks bud.

@michaelsteele5495 Жыл бұрын

6:52 those lawns look dark green and thick, whatever they are doing is working

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

They mow once a week, maybe twice. That's about it. Rain works wonders. I'm lucky to have neighbors who, for the most part, take care of their lawns. Should have seen these before we got rain over the last two weeks. They were all crispy brown. Sometimes good from far, but far from good is more than good enough. On hybrid bermuda grass, a little water, a weekly cut, and some green weeds mixed in will still result in a good lawn unless you're right on top inspecting it. For most people, that's all they need/want. Appreciate ya watching!

@michaelsteele5495 Жыл бұрын

@@BudgetLawns are you saying that you don't need shocker booster dirt plus complete pgf? don't answer that :)

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

@@michaelsteele5495 😂😂🤐🤐

@friendlyfixers9529 Жыл бұрын

Second

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

👊👊

@Striperman Жыл бұрын

First ?

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

Yeeeeaaaah buddy. Thanks dude!

@BrettSucks Жыл бұрын

Furst.

@BudgetLawns Жыл бұрын

😂 Hey man. Just saw your reply to my comment. Really cool what you've got goin' on your channel. I subbed. Thought I was already. Great to see ya again. 👊👊

@BrettSucks Жыл бұрын

@@BudgetLawns thanks mate 🤜🤛.