Fix Your Thin Lawn In ONLY 3-Weeks

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It's common to have a thin lawn at the end of summer just before fall starts. If your lawn has thinned out then this 3-week fix may be right up your alley. You can get this job done in a single day and have the best-looking lawn on the block in no time.
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@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

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@baims8367 Ай бұрын

What’s nice about peat moss is it will tell ya when it needs water as the color changes from dry to wet pretty nicely!!

@augenmaugen Жыл бұрын

Bro, you’re providing true value and great information to folks. Keep up the great work.

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! That's the goal afterall 😀

@mrcarter6362 Жыл бұрын

Great results thank you for taking the time to make the video, very helpful

@kristakat Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’ve been looking for a video to explain the process in detail and you did it!!

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

That's always my goal, sometimes I do better than others; so glad to hear this one resonated with you and so many others.

@samhodgkinson7378 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for making and posting this informative and useful video. It’s going to inform my reseeding of patchy lawn areas in our early Spring after I top-dress around an apartment building in Parramatta, Australia. In terms of the lawn care part of my gardening effort, I’ve spent the last 5 years going from zero lawn when I moved in to achieving mixed results through some pretty extreme weather (the 2019/20 Black Summer heatwave and huge 2022 La Nīna rain event) and constant improvement of poor clay soil contaminated with 1980s vintage builder’s back-filled rubble. There’s been a looooot of soil improvement to get where I am today. Seeding and tending of the lawn has been the easier part of my overall effort. I agree with you on the importance of soil improvement. That’s the foundation of successful gardening full stop. Using coir peat when re-seeding is a very helpful tip that made me wonder: “why hadn’t I thought of that?!” I’ve bought two compressed coir peat bricks to save me money and extra trips to and from Bunnings. I have typically used it to beef-up potting mix and add organic matter to garden beds. I just reconstitute it with water in a wheelbarrow. As we’re anticipating a long, hot and dry Summer this year I have to get lively now if my lawns are to grow in enough to handle consecutive days of 38°C temps without browning off completely. An extra smattering of coir peat in early Summer along with soil-wetting agent will no doubt improve the lawn’s chances of recovering from extreme heat as Autumn rolls around.

@anderlandemertilus8910 Жыл бұрын

Very great informative and helpful video about LANDSCAPING. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work.

@jaybuckmaster2617 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing all this great information! It is much appreciated!

@gonzoGarcia2006 Жыл бұрын

Oh man that looks good. My front lawn is doing good, but my back yard has been struggling to thicken up.

@GirLzLawn Жыл бұрын

Very good video. Always nice to see the results.

@cassiebell1483 17 күн бұрын

LITERALLY the most Canadian opening ever "This is what I've got today and YOU'RE GOING TO LIKE IT... hopefully"

@rosenurse7687 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great tutorial!

@mendymorris335 Жыл бұрын

I put down sta green 18-24-6 on my poor front yard along with some seed in some bare spots today rain in forecast i sure hope it helps make my yard fuller

@bmorebatman2070 Жыл бұрын

I have a few patches in my yard that I had to fill from the neighbors letting their dogs pee on my grass. I dethatched with a rake to pull up the dead grass and exposed the soil. I added the seed but I mixed a bag of black cow manure with the peat moss and new growth filled in within about 8 days. I appreciate your video and have been sharing this info with my neighbors.

@mariarodriguez5453 Жыл бұрын

😅

@JillyBean860 11 ай бұрын

Sprinkle cayenne pepper powder in the spots where their dog likes to pee. Dogs don't like it and will stop peeing there. It doesn't harm the little critters either which is good.

@sksman71 Жыл бұрын

Wow thats an awesome looking lawn.

@jdolnick2741 Жыл бұрын

I have to do this but was going to use "sticky straw" to protect the seed. I never thought about peat moss!

@stewart2568 Жыл бұрын

Great video… got great results without spreading Pete Moss lawn looks great and I was able to skip that messy step

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic and saves a bit of cash too! 😁

@Todd.T Жыл бұрын

Just did the same. I mowed short, dethatched twice, I think I even used the same peat moss. Warning to those throwing down dry peat moss...stand with the wind to your back unless you want to wear a thin layer of brown and smell like a barn. The great thing about peat moss is it goes lighter brown as it dries letting you know to add water. The established grass is starting to visibly grow faster and it's day three, so the race is on. Mowing short and dethatching has bought me a few days though because it will take a smidge longer before the established grass crowds out the seedlings. I use a leafblower to try to keep the leaves off the lawn as any debris can stunt the growth. Keep your lawn free of sticks, stones and debris people!

@kristakat Жыл бұрын

I have a filbert tree; it’s nearly impossible to keep all the filberts off the grass 🥲

@Allisonkayh_ Жыл бұрын

I just overseeded yesterday and laid peat moss down. I was covered 😂😂😂

@Todd.T Жыл бұрын

Mowed twice now. Switched to Scott's Green Max over the starter fertilizer. Now the color is consistent and much greener than all the neighbors. Lady across the street put the same seed I use down on a bare spot where a bush was and the patch has filled in. I'm using cool season grass seed from Scotts. Perennial Rye, Fescue and Kentucky blue mix. I think I should have been a bit more aggressive with the dethatching but I have hit up the areas I don't like with a rake. It looks like a carpet to the passerby but I still have a very small area I am dealing with.

@richtodaro9919 Жыл бұрын

This is great thanks!

@stevedavis7519 10 ай бұрын

Great video and explanations! Thanks!!

@frank12876 8 ай бұрын

I like using the soil conditioner from the grange co-op instead of peatmoss. It doesnt move around when watered.

@baims8367 Ай бұрын

Rent an aerator if you can surely will not hurt , actually the plugs that get pulled will help take on new seed. Be sure b4 u seed tho to mow the existing grass on low as this will help the new seed reach all of the dirt and also so the existing grass doesn’t shade the new seeds too much

@seczee411 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. This is the information I really needed.

@TurfMechanic 9 ай бұрын

So glad to hear that! Good luck with your project!

@possiblyacop2465 Жыл бұрын

I tried Pre-germinating some Kentucky Bluegrass and spreading it with Milorganite, the scott's spreader you have in the video ended up getting a little gummed up but I think that was mostly my bad for not letting the seed dry enough before attempting to mix the two together, but so far things look great. I'm seeing germination less than a week after spreading it. The big downside? Milorganite smells so awful I was nauseated for hours.

@wiscobuckeye Жыл бұрын

Milorganite smells awful because it is literally human feces from the city of Milwaukee. Their sanitation department had to stop dumping it in Lake Michigan and they didn’t know what to do with everyone’s poop, so they decided to start baking it down and selling it in bags. Works great for growing grass! (This is true btw)

@felixfernandez2983 Жыл бұрын

Very detailed video! Thank you for sharing!

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

Thanks Felix, the irony is this video was supposed to glaze over the top keeping it as simple as possible. :) Glad I'm able to deliver helpful info even when I try to keep things simple. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

@frankbair5605 11 ай бұрын

A manually pushed drum type Peat moss spreader is SO easy and also takes the place of a lawn roller. Also very inexpensive. It was worth it for me.

@brianbaldino3496 6 ай бұрын

yea, I agree. This guy just spread the seed on compact ground, not tilling or breaking up the soil. Then no embedding the seed in soil, and it's a miricle he has a new lawn.

@danieltaulbee Жыл бұрын

The one change I'd make: Use a starter fertilizer instead of nitrogen only, and apply it a couple days after seeding. The starter fertilizer pushes root growth instead of top growth, and the few day delay will result in giving the new seedlings a few days more of growth before needing to cut.

@pandarush. Жыл бұрын

Do you have a few starter fertilizers you can recommend please?

@quorthunsargeras7054 Жыл бұрын

I'd recommend waiting 1 week to apply starter fertilizer after seeding. If you apply starter fertilizer at the same time, it'll just promote existing grass root growth which can compete with your need seedlings. Once the seeds establish into baby grass is when applying starter fertilizer will push them and strengthen them.

@seth8982 Жыл бұрын

@@pandarush. Scotts Turf Builder Triple Action Built For Seeding: for cool season grass. It also has mesotrione (tenacity) to prevent weeds. Apply grass seed first, then Scott’s turf builder, water lawn.

@pandarush. Жыл бұрын

@@seth8982 Thanks for your help. Why and how are starter fertilizers strictly for warm or cool grasses?

@seth8982 Жыл бұрын

@@pandarush. the brand I mentioned says it’s for cool season. Well it list cool season grass types.

@lovelyindeed4526 Жыл бұрын

The best video I’ve seen! Very thorough and not complicated! Thank you. I live in Washington state I’m going to do this next week I hope it’s not to late in the season we are still mid 80’s 90’s.

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that! You should be fine but don't wait too long. OR & WA weather can change very quick in early Autumn. Seed when it's hot (now) knowing that in only a few weeks we'll be borderline cold. The seed will germinate in heat of Sept and then thrive in the cool fall weather we get around Oct 1. FWIW - tomorrow here in OR I'm expecting 100-degree temps but overnight temps in the upper 40's next week. It changes fast here.

@RightToFreedomGirl Жыл бұрын

🤷‍♀️ 🤷‍♂️ idk why but seeing baby grass spring up is so satisfying

@kathy8590 7 ай бұрын

I like doing a nitrogen blitz Sept thru nov. Spring grass comes alive already a deep green.

@benjaminperkin2655 11 ай бұрын

burlap is the best way to cover the bare spots that may be in direct sunlight too.its quite inexpensive and you can reuse it for years!

@greggdarbygregg9760 Жыл бұрын

I always aeriated the lawn first in late fall, seed and starter fertilizer after, use Scotts 4 step system for whole year, people were knocking on my door for lawn recipe

@travorkates005 Жыл бұрын

One thing I learned the hard way , is that, if you have grass with runners like couch, buffalo etc. The lawn self spreads, you don't need grass seeds. All you need is some top soil and some nitrogen/fertilizer along with regular watering. Usually in 4-8 weeks , bare patches self heal.

@nickg9170 11 ай бұрын

But those are warm season and will probably struggle in his area. Given that you called it buffalo I am guessing you are like me in Australia. Our temps are far warmer that in the northern USA.

@travorkates005 11 ай бұрын

@@nickg9170 Yes good observation, I am in Australia.... Our weather kind of helps these self spreading grasses

@florinrad4647 11 ай бұрын

Well done

@michaelgossett1415 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your clear, concise instructions. Does this apply to Zoysia grass too?

@acon7846 Жыл бұрын

Great video!! I have a bermuda lawn, would I follow the same steps? We are just about to enter into a cooling phase here in North Texas.

@JillyBean860 11 ай бұрын

Peat moss is great because birds don't like it, so it prevents them from eating the seeds. I have fond memories of finding out the hard way that in not covering the seeds, I inadvertently created a food buffet for them in my front yard.

@bravobrk Жыл бұрын

Ha love the snow shovel illustration, i guess this does not apply to my area. My sprinklers are already shut off, and sandals are put away. In three weeks or so patio furniture and everything else will follow along.

@MrWkendwarrior 10 ай бұрын

Besides the previous starter fertilizer change…..I NEVER use a power mower, or tractor…..near new grass seed, or when new seed is ready to mow at 3-3.5”….I use a sharp bladed manual Scott’s (or any brand, new or used) push reel mower. I found power mowers blow seed around, damage it, yank fragile seedlings out of the soil, or blades if dull leave a jagged cut on young grass blades, possibly making new grass prone to disease. I picked up a lightly used Scott’s reel mower, adjusted and leveled the blade. I usually do minimum 3 mowings of new grass, along w adequate watering, to allow roots to dig deeper, before I use my power mowers. I have a lg lawn, but became more patient w a reel mower until most of grass seed germinated, usually 20-25% does not germinate. BTW, recoat w peat moss, light layer of top soil or compost….if first dose of peat moss washes away exposing seed. Yes, I am a HUGE advocate of ALWAYS using a roller to mitigate peat moss washout…push or tow roller. Clay soil, or bank run gravel-clay mix soil….NEEDS soil loosened, and mixed w peat, top soil or compost…clay is the worst soil to support new seed germination. Hope this helps! Great video, lots of good techniques….success was very evident. NEW SUBSCRIBER, 👍🏻😎

@fabiofiallos650 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Video!!! Question, how long do you normally water for? Thanks!!!

@JonP_4-31inf Жыл бұрын

I overseeded JRK Sunny Mix on the 21st. Just started seeing some sprouts come up. 100% sun 100% of the day on pure sand as far as you can dig. Wife has been telling me I'm watering too much at 3 to 4 times a day... Psh. Hopefully at 21 days my sunny mix does what you did in the shade.

@RDAmidwest Жыл бұрын

Keep it moist! If it dries, it dies.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

cool video brian! wish i had this when i was a noob!

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

That's the best compliment my friend! Thanks George 👊

@Thesleeper99 Жыл бұрын

would spreading mulched grass over the seeds do the same thing as the peat moss?

@davidw.5185 Жыл бұрын

It looks better. One of the mistakes people make is cutting grass constantly below 4 to 4.5 inches. Cutting the grass too short is bad for the lawn. I never cut my grass below 4.5. It always looks thick and lush even in August.

@scottwendt9575 10 ай бұрын

My lawn seeds at 4.5 inches….

@cavehoppers1 11 ай бұрын

Do I have remove the old grass roots , weeds & little stones prior to starter fertilizer or just get started with the seeding and cover it up from the top & water ? Many thanks

@lionelanderson8922 Жыл бұрын

Isn’t ammonia sulfate acidic? If so, for those suffering from low PH is this a good idea to use?

@vanessaandrade5743 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! Do you recommed any weed killer in themix? I have my beautiful grass full of weed and not sure what to do! TYYYYY

@zunedog31 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff. I'd recommend against the Scott's Edge Guard as the wheels are hollow and when the fertilizer or seed hits the wheels it falls out in lines, and will stripe the lawn. An Echo RB60 is a great investment at $130 and the last one you'll ever need. Scott's Elite is also good at about $80.

@seczee411 9 ай бұрын

Can the wheels be changed on the Scott's Edge Guard. I ask because that is the spreader I currently have. 🤣😂😊

@zunedog31 9 ай бұрын

@@seczee411 I think spraying expanding foam into the wheels and cutting the excess flush is the play here. Some people use tape.

@evanpietrangelo1924 9 ай бұрын

@seczee411 if you walk at a brisk pace it will fling the granules above the wheels and you won't have that issue

@seczee411 9 ай бұрын

@@zunedog31 Thank you for your advice. I actually went and purchased the Echo RB60.

@davidgonzales-ec8bo Жыл бұрын

Great video.

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch David!

@Buddy_Boi74 Жыл бұрын

😂I’m a mail carrier who found himself watching this video on his break!

@bbtank3000 Жыл бұрын

Ryegrass is perfect for quickly thickening the lawn!

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

It sure is, the easiest of them all and fastest too, not only that but its seed is usually pretty affordable. 👊

@delinquense 8 ай бұрын

What about aerating or scarifying first as part of the process ...

@sethm10 Жыл бұрын

Another nice video. Question, does it matter if laying down the fertilizer first, then the seeds? Would that same sequence apply if starting over (new seeds to dirt property)?

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

There's always exceptions but if you are fertizing you usually want a lot of water going down to water in the fert, urea will gas off if left on a soil surface thats only slightly damp. Ammonium sulphate won't have that same loss but it's still good to get it in the soil with a lot of water before you drop seed and start frequently watering in small quantities. Another option is to drop seed and then spray liquid fert later before seed pops but most novices to lawn care don't spray so fert first then seed is usually the better option. If you are seeding bare dirt and want to use a starter fert then depending on the ingredients you can put down at time of seeding or later because the new seed doest actually need fertilizer or soil nutrients until a few weeks after it germinates. Slower sources are put down at time of seeding and faster sources can be applied afterwards. I fear I might have muddied your water but I hope that was ateast a little helpful.

@brodygoalie Жыл бұрын

Did you use starter fertilizer??

@zackcam26 Жыл бұрын

I have a Bermuda grass in Texas. It got bitten hard by last summer heat and burned and got thick a lot of places. I am thinking to put amonium nitrate and watering only till next March . Your opinion??

@Andres0603 9 ай бұрын

Can I use it on bermuda grass along with peat moss

@erickennedy3052 Жыл бұрын

I've just found your channel and have been enjoying. I see you have quite a few videos on biostimulants. Have you ever tried any of the GS Plant Food products? And if so, any opinion (negative or positive)? Thanks!

@SamsLawn Жыл бұрын

Awesome video and easy to follow along with the steps, good work dude. 🤘🤘

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch Sam! I hope it helps a few people along the way :)

@Mike-pm2fc 7 ай бұрын

Whenever I plant grass I also plant Rye, or other grain as a cover crop. It grows quickly, provides cover for the first season, but does not come back the following summer

@TurfMechanic 7 ай бұрын

Annual rye is awesome for this! And if you want to gone early it's way easy to eradicate it from a lawn after your main grass establishes.

@kristakat Жыл бұрын

Oh….love your Crater Lake shirt! I’m an Oregonian

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

Ohh that's awesome! I've got affection for my Oregonian viewers! You gotta check out the Crater Lake Zipline sometime - well worth the price of admission!

@visionquest414 Жыл бұрын

Hi, just subscribed. I just bought scott's ez feed. I don't ever see people putting a thin layer of top soil on it. How does that work? I bought a bag of top soil the other day. Can I replace a little of the current top toil on the small patch I need to fill with the new top soil? And can I stil put a thin layer of top soil on top of the ez seed? Thanks

@reginaldhumphrey7098 9 ай бұрын

I have a 1 year old cool season lawn in PA. Lawn has a lot of weeds. Would like to thicken, overseed and eliminate weeds. In what order should I approach this.

@dabadserb 6 ай бұрын

Are you mulching or bagging those clippings? Also any suggestions if there are leaves starting to come down?

@4Seasons365 Жыл бұрын

I’m from Mn when is cut off time to over seed lawn

@tmek5691 Ай бұрын

Can we apply this to st Augustine grass?

@bigjigg5672 Жыл бұрын

Me thinking Brian was quiet lately because he was taking some time to chill............(I should've known better) Great video Brian!!!🔥💯 Thank you for as always going into the minuscia of the "process" and being REAL about the results. You do a spectacular job of setting realistic expectations and allowing the viewer to weigh the pros and cons of such an project!! The lawns looks way better, but as you pointed out there are some light spots still remaining. I personally needed that.💯 As a homeowner you undergo these projects expecting professional results and it's simply not realistic. It takes blood, sweat and patience. Thank you for sharing this as well as your Buffalo grass journey. These videos give hope to many DIY'ers like myself. BTW, added thank you's for which grasses you recommend for this project. I think I may go w creeping red and TTTF. GREAT CONTENT B!

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

Man, I wanted to respond to you days ago! Thanks Jigg! I'm always busy, when I'm online or off; can't stop tinkering. I greatly appreciate your thoughts on the results and expectations of the average homeowner. I worry about my next video on buffalograss that I just filmed the main content for. Talk about real, I'm being uncomfortably real in that vid. Good choice on creeping red too, I am really liking it as a variety, works better than people realize in high heat too because when it's shaded high heat is way less harsh. I'll be using it in a lot of mixes going forward I think...in fact I just planted it in my front yard this month (video will be out in a week or so). :) I should be packing my garage now, gotta get back to the things that need to be done. :) October vids will be coming from Camariilo, CA

@bigjigg5672 Жыл бұрын

@@TurfMechanic Good luck Sir! Keep up the GREAT WORK and GREAT CONTENT!!

@sailorjoe1816 9 ай бұрын

So when you say 3 times a day 7 days is that a deep soak? Or just maybe 10 mins in every spot?

@user-jl1sz7su4p Жыл бұрын

why not use starter fert instead?

@arielrodriguez975 11 ай бұрын

How about applying organic fertilizer?

@imcrystall5 11 ай бұрын

Is that fertilizer good on sandy dirt? I live in Florida

@neoplasma1 19 күн бұрын

Can I cover seed with topsoil?? No need to loosen existing soil?

@TieweiCheng 6 ай бұрын

wonder where is your location? I am in Kansas City, when around the year do you recommend to start this, early/mid August as you showed in the video? @turf mechanic

@K6TJO 11 ай бұрын

You mentioned watering x3 per day but not the duration or times. Can you disclose your recommendation?

@mathewabraham1701 10 ай бұрын

Turf Mechanic , I am facing same situation as you showed in demonstration , I have been using Scotts fertilizer , but grass is not green some area and few spots dead ,So I Watched your video ,thanks for that ,can I get the name of fertilizer you used ,I had some grass seed and peat moss , I waiting for name of that fertilizer please let me know ,Thanks a lot

@yacahumax1431 10 ай бұрын

Hello, I have a problem that no one seem to be able to have a clue how to fix. For some reason the roots of my lawn are aerial. So instead of having the crown of the grass touching the soil, I have the root aerial for like 2 inches and then the crown. Incredible the lawn is green BUT its terrible to walk on because if feel you are floating. Someone suggested putting A LOT of soil to cover the roots but I dont want to do that and risk messing the slopes of the backyard for drainage purposes. Any Ideas? The only upside is that there are no weeds because its almost impossible to get to the soil.

@jayrose9463 Жыл бұрын

Can you push fert and water to fill?

@bobbypacifico6943 Жыл бұрын

I’m just curious why you didn’t have to rake the seed in? Is it because you watered the grass prior to seeding. I was concerned with seed to soil contact but it looks like you did a great job without that step!! Thank you for the informative video

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

Not always the case but raking seed into loose soil is usually more important than raking it into established soil. We didn't scarify the soil so everything was nice and firm. Wetting it deep in advance helps the seed "stick" to the soil then covering with peat moss kind of sandwiches it in there with good soil contact...especially when you walk all over it. Thanks for the question and comments Bobby!

@bobbypacifico6943 Жыл бұрын

@@TurfMechanic Wow that actually helps me out a lot with future projects thank you so much. I didn’t even think about it like that, as far as the seed being sandwiched between the soil and the peat moss. I always appreciate all the videos that you make they help out a lot keep up the good work.

@Eli-qr9hc 10 күн бұрын

At the 10:00 mark how short are you beginning to cut the new grass?

@raylegend808 7 ай бұрын

Just put down some sta-green 20.5-0-0 yesterday, never used product we’ll see how it looks in couple of days

@johnrayenriquez2623 7 ай бұрын

I saw it at Lowes over the weekend let me know I reseed my lawn with TTF thanks

@Piccolo_Re 29 күн бұрын

My lawn is thin right now in the spring. So I’m guessing I’ll have to wait the whole way until the end of summer to fill in the bare spots with seed since I live in cold season grass area.

@aronmaclean6134 Жыл бұрын

I live in the northeast and had some really thin spots since the beginning of the year. I overseeded in spring with Jonathan Green Black Beauty and got nothing. I worked on the soil all summer to make sure PH was good and did another overseed a few weeks ago (had decent forecast) and still have the same thin spots. Not sure why grass just doesn’t seem to grow there

@iqlawnsolutions1301 Жыл бұрын

Where in the northeast?

@danb3080 Жыл бұрын

I used the same product two years ago, results are ok but my lawn looks it’s best when properly watered and I haven’t been doing that this season, ny lawn btw

@josephaulisio9281 Жыл бұрын

Dont waste your time doing a spring seeding. By july the new grass will die out.

@OGCJ10 Жыл бұрын

@@josephaulisio9281 why?

@christineshamma5408 11 ай бұрын

Does it work on St Augustine grass

@kelseyroberts6220 7 ай бұрын

This was so helpful! Thanks so much for the video and all the info.

@fredymelendez4773 Жыл бұрын

What state you love?

@frankbair5605 10 ай бұрын

A simple drum-type non- motorized Peat moss spreader is SO much easier and very cheap to rent. Approx $15/day from Home Depot. Worth it to me!

@centralparkfitness 6 ай бұрын

Just bought won, it was $60 on Amazon. . Well worth it.

@ra1der5 Жыл бұрын

The short of it: 1) Deep water 2) Fertilizer 3) Seed 4) Peat moss 5) Water Did you do this all in one day? The caption under the peat moss says “day two”, but if you don’t want the seed to blow away, then I imagine it should be topped with the peat moss immediately.

@brookeschell4634 9 ай бұрын

this comment is what's up!!! 🎉

@caromama-tr9oo 9 ай бұрын

I had success with the grass seeds beginning of season but june arrived with the animal who dig to eat crabgrass. I have not my worst year with a warzone terrain who is worst as today july 30th, weathř dropped to 72 f degree. Also I never saw purslane on my lawn. Habitually I have crabgrass but I had a specialized and authorized company who do grass kentucky on agricultural basis. I shutdown house lights around ghe house but I have the city street on my front lawn. No neighboard do maintenance on their lawn either, I am the only one who want nice lawn, plse help me.

@jetboy770371 Жыл бұрын

How do I fight the spurge weeds that are also growing in the lawn and competing with the new seed grass ? Can I spray for weeds at the same time ? Or fight them later.

@BeansMcGee Жыл бұрын

From what I’ve read, spray the weeds, wait at least three weeks, then overseed. I sprayed at the same time as overseeding this year and the results have been underwhelming.

@adamliny15 Жыл бұрын

Many people are against Peat Moss because it will hold too much water, and the seedling won't develop good roots in its search for water.

@donnajoy6951 Жыл бұрын

Can I use this on Bermuda

@LawnRight Жыл бұрын

"Hi mom!" ha ha.. great video and result! I think the dry area near the bin also gets walked on each time the bins are moved so will no doubt suffer compaction.. great result tho!

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

Yeah, never mentioned that bit you're right, that spot does get much more foot traffic than the main lawn area so yeah, lack of regular water and increased wear will always stunt that spot as well as the base of the play structures ladder. Overall I rarely shoot for perfection it's unachievable, both Phil and his wife and me are very happy with how this turned out. I do have two more videos planned for thisawn this season though so hopefully we'll all get to see an even richer looking lawn there by early October. That mailman is great btw 😆

@sethm10 Жыл бұрын

Question - when applying seeds to a dirt lawn (600 sq ft in ft and 700 in back lawn) do I really need a roller or covering with peat moss and Kelloggs Topper good enough? Thx.

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

That's a relatively small area. I'd skip the roller and just walk all over the area with flat bottom shoes "no tread". Shouldn't take too much time to feel like you got everything squished down well. Of course you could use one but I wouldn't ever say it's nessesary for a plot of that size.

@sethm10 Жыл бұрын

Thx!

@rudy5454 Жыл бұрын

What if some areas are coming up in 1 week but some areas are still just soil? Will those areas that are just soil or not grown yet, will those areas eventually grow in rather than just be bald spots? Also when you mow over the new soil/grass seeds will it not disturb the process of germinating or growing? Or just avoid mowing over the new growth areas?

@bobbypacifico6943 Жыл бұрын

That’s actually a really good question? I wish I knew the answer to that. I know sometimes if you use some grass seed that is like a mix the perennial rye will come up first and the bluegrass will take longer to germinate. I think he just used perennial ryegrass though.

@johnp82 Жыл бұрын

My grass thankfully started germinating a couple days ago here in the Northeast. But the next few days are going to be pretty cool...low 50s in the daytime. This might sound crazy but do you think hooking my hose up to my utility sink in the basement and watering the lawn with warm water would help warm the soil and keep things germinating and growing?

@user-wk8gg2uj8b Жыл бұрын

The soil alone should keep the seeds warm and help the growth I don’t think warm water is necessary. Just make sure you cover seeds with a good layer of soil I’ve never used peak moss but with manure and top cover soil works just fine

@johnp82 Жыл бұрын

@@user-wk8gg2uj8b well it's now mid-spring where I am so I should be good.

@618Mowing Жыл бұрын

My yard is a little over an acre but has a lot of brown spots. Would spreading fertilizer before a rain be a good idea to help out with those?

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

absolutely, especially if you aren't planning on overseeding this Spring. Best rule of thumb for spring is to fertilize heavier than normal for thin lawns while applying pre-emergent weed preventatives then overseed in the early Fall (labor day) assuming you have a cool season lawn. For warm season lawns then definitely fertilize before a rain and get ready to mow often as spring gets closer to summer. Lateral growth of warm season grasses should fill in dead spots with ample water fert and frequent mowing. Brown spots can indicate fungal diseases though so if you haven't fertilized well over the years (meaning NPK and micros) then preventative or curative fungicides may be necessary for you to fully alleviate the brown spots. Hard for me to know for sure without walking the lawn.

@vikdmon 10 ай бұрын

You don't need to use Top Soil on Bald spots?

@jacquelinen8545 Жыл бұрын

I'd like to overseed too and in a cold zone - CT....My questions is, do I have to get rid of the weeds first before overseeding or will they just get crowded out by the new grass? Lots of crazy weeds in there!!! I've just been mowing them down all summer and they make the lawn look green, but if I let them grow, they're 6 feet tall in a week!!. Thanks so much for the info!!

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

Excellent question! You don't need to kill them off first but it can help...so long as you don't wait too long. If you apply weed killer today and wait 10 days then fertilize and seed you'll probably be fine but if seed goes down in October it may not establish and mature in time before winter if you get an early cold snap. One option is to overseed immediately and mow with a bagger way more often then normal for the next few weeks to ensure weed seeds don't form and fall to the ground, then in early October apply an iron based herbicide to the weeds which most baby grass types can stand up to but many weeds can't. My latest video is about that topic, published this morning actually. Good luck!

@dionnemitchell4391 Жыл бұрын

@@TurfMechanic bvij

@elo5808 Жыл бұрын

Takeout the weeds especially from their roots or they will be back! If you have neighbors who have weeds throughout their lawn like i do, it's going to be a lost battle unless your on top of it like everyday! The over grown weeds your neighbors r harboring r kicking out seeds that are making their way to your yard by wind, leaf blowers just to mention a couple of ways why if like me you keep finding weeds popping up in ur yard more frequently than ever. It's so bad that the edging of my lawn is where weeds are entering & taking over competing for soil nutrients, water! And when over seeding those weeds will feed on & help the weeds grow faster establishing their roots foundation in your yard! Also to mention leaves are your grasses enemy! If you have bare spots half the time it's because a leaf covered & killed the grass on that spot & most likely is under a layer of dirt masking the leaf! Now i know why pops was always yelling to rake the leaves eveyweek even when there were like a couple leaves on the lawn! And to note the animals who piss & shit on the grass that u might not catch right away! Rocks being found from neighbors drought tolerant landscaping yards! Debris from construction dumpings, like cement leftover, stucco crumblings! The list goes on in a inconsiderate world where common decency is fading away!

@mongolloyd5236 Жыл бұрын

Is it to late to begin a project like this say if I started today? Average high of 55 and average low of 40 over the next 10 days give or take a few degrees each way, but never going below mid 30s. Or should I just wait at this point? My lawn is patchy not bare if that makes a difference. Any input would be great, thank you for this video.

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

I would do it if I was you. Any improvement you get before Halloween will be noticed next spring for sure. I've germinated perennial rye In soil temps of 45 and it took about 11 days I think...also I've germinated fine fescue in temps of about 40, took about 21 days. Just give the seed some patience but the fertilizer should go to work right away still.

@ericdoyle4922 Жыл бұрын

Will these techniques work in the South (NC) on a tall fescue lawn where it is still quite warm? Thanks!

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

Yes it should work just fine, just make sure to get good water on the lawn in the first couple days. Ammonium sulphate is high on the salt index so if you overapply and it gets dry you could burn the existing grass (osmosis effect will dry out the grass and it dies). Just apply a light dose and ensure good water in those first few days, the water will help the seed germinate too so its a win win. Right now we are almost at equinox so the longer you wait the more sluggish the grass will be as sunlight duration and intensity drops even if temps stay warm well into autumn. Hope that helps!