Have a Lawn with 50% less water. BEST TIPS
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Reduce your water use up to 50% and still have a great lawn? You can if you follow the same tips that I use on my own lawn through the hot months of summer Learn the easy 7 things you can do to save water, money and time while enjoying a beautiful lawn.
Secret Summer Heat Formula Video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9qjmaZlq9Gyn4U.html
Check out any of the products shown in the video:
Sprayers Plus Backpack Sprayer: amzn.to/2IslQIJ
Liquid Sea Kelp: amzn.to/2It5ZJT
Superthrive: amzn.to/2It654d
Liquid Humic Acid: amzn.to/2WyMABa
Check me out on Instagram for great photos and more project updates
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@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
My favorite hose end sprayer: amzn.to/2XJcBte - Backpack Sprayer: amzn.to/2IslQIJ Sea Kelp: amzn.to/2It5ZJT - Superthrive: amzn.to/2It654d - Humic Acid: amzn.to/2WyMABa
@tolikp 5 жыл бұрын
Can I use granulated humic acid and mix with water for this instead of using the liquid version? Dry ones are much cheaper to buy. Will it work the same?
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
@@tolikp Not sure they are cheaper. That gallon is very concentrated and pretty economical. But I can't really tell you about the granular stuff since it varies, some dissolve slowly other fast. I can only share that the mix that worked great for me. Sea Kelp: amzn.to/2It5ZJT - Superthrive: amzn.to/2It654d - Humic Acid: amzn.to/2WyMABa
@Jacmittens1 5 жыл бұрын
Silver Cymbal what are the amounts for mixing these three products?
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
@@Jacmittens1 Please watch the video I take you through all the steps and amounts
@gyneenmeyers9027 3 жыл бұрын
@@SilverCymbal Hello! Great video - thank you. I can't find the video for the kelp mixture. Would you please post it again. Thanks!
@radradhakrishnan7508 4 жыл бұрын
Best things that I love about your videos, 1) Right to the point, clearly explained (no unnecessary talking), 2) Great valuable information 3) Practical solutions. Thanks for sharing!
@shirleytorres1364 3 жыл бұрын
Agree
@D.N.R.911 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. My favorite tip is to raise the mower height.
@cocoabiscuits 5 жыл бұрын
thank you! I'm brand new to grass and just laid seed down over a month ago. I'm learning and this helps!
@kennethdileo6578 5 жыл бұрын
I like this guy he knows his shit
@DIYDad1 5 жыл бұрын
All good tips I've heard every now and then, but all condensed into one nice easily digestible video, thumbs up!
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@TungPham-gu3cq 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, and thank you again for your best tips.
@tomjones4318 5 жыл бұрын
That's my favorite handheld nozzle. Inside click trigger makes all the difference.
@cherylskates 4 жыл бұрын
Good tips. I have a well for watering the lawn. Saves $! Will try your kelp recipe.
@rymaster4385 5 жыл бұрын
Good tips, great video production! I love the action shots.
@itshomelife 5 жыл бұрын
Great info and all great points!
@mrbill8476 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips, great info 👍👍
@Master_Petes_Theater 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these tips! Great video! 👍
@turtle_bbq2613 5 жыл бұрын
I am hopeful that my lawn can look like yours after all the tips from your videos. I know with hard work and time it will. Thanks for the tips keep it up
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the kind words. If you look at some of my older videos my lawn was a dump 3-4 years ago and you can do a lot in bit too long. I appreciate you watching my videos and good luck with your work.
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
Sea Kelp: amzn.to/2It5ZJT - Superthrive: amzn.to/2It654d - Humic Acid: amzn.to/2WyMABa
@adanarceo4636 5 жыл бұрын
As always very good information about the lawn, thank you very much sr,👍👍👍
@chevyvega6622 3 жыл бұрын
and i must say your vids are very well done....no rambling bs but wright to the issues or topics and clearly laid out,,,,,well done......im digging your pool
@CR-ow2wp 5 жыл бұрын
I take exception to your comment about water conservation not being an exciting topic. It was exciting enough for the people who watched and liked this video!
@lynnsims1696 5 жыл бұрын
Great information As usual. Thanks Like the way you laid it out
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much I appreciate that a lot
@Chandransingham 5 жыл бұрын
Very useful. I like little plastic cup as measuring device. Greetings from England, UK.
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, I am thrilled to have overseas viewers!
@world9892 2 жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY Great Job! Totally agree with Rad Radharkrishan below "1) Right to the point, clearly explained (no unnecessary talking), 2) Great valuable information 3) Practical solutions. Thanks for sharing!"
@acw2582 5 жыл бұрын
Man, your yard is pristine.
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, believe me I have my issues but I do my best to keep up with it.
@T-marie-N 5 жыл бұрын
So helpful! Thank you.
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate that.
@jbetz78 5 жыл бұрын
Great information, love the voice over and great easy to understand video content
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the very kind comment and feedback. I appreciate you watching my videos.
@kevcollupy 5 жыл бұрын
Seems like a lot of water 3 times a week at 1.5” each time would be 4.5” per week. I’ve heard/thought that 1-1.5” total per week is standard for cool season grasses during the growing season. Thanks again for your videos, always entertaining and educational.
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this is specifically during summer heat. Regular watering can be less.
@kevcollupy 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the clarification, makes sense
@vinnypinatelli221 4 жыл бұрын
Great tips ill start this now ! it does make sense
@SilverCymbal 4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that thank you
@ericstinnett9182 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, your yard looks great 👍👍. Thanks
@jamesritz7254 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thank you
@bluejay3945 3 жыл бұрын
Love everything you do but irrigation for cool season grass is my jumping off point. Cool season grasses are meant to go dormant in heat so pushing them constantly is like resurrecting a boxer after a knock out and sending him in for more rounds. Love your potion for assisting with heat stress although not a fan of superthrive. Did you consider adding liquid calcium to that mix? My local golf course turf manager insists that liquid calcium in spoonfuls over the summer helps develop cellular growth of the blades helping over come stress. I plan on adding it to your concoction. Thanks!
@ZestyLemonBoi 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@waltcorey5115 3 жыл бұрын
There's only on thing I'd take issue with, amount of water. I have Scott's lawn care app. It recommends generally an inch of water/wk, in heat, 1.5". I use MP Rotator heads in an above ground 7 zone system. They deliver . 4" per hr. That is 2 1/2 hrs/wk. If each zone gets 30 minutes/ day M-F that's 1"/wk, unless it rains. Totally concur with moisture sensor. I have 2 Melnor 4 valve controls, the 1st feeds the second. A moisture sensor on it will withhold water to the second. The two water 6,000 sq ft. Totally enjoy your channel!
@davidrayman3576 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man and beautiful lawn
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@Raysgarage90 3 жыл бұрын
Finally a video about lawns all wrapped up in one pill. Easy to swallow! THANKS A TON!
@calum-iainmacleod3433 5 жыл бұрын
Good video, I wish the houses around me took better care of the grass. People just cut scalp the lawn and leave it to get sun burn! Thanks from the Highlands of Scotland!
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much that's too funny!
@jayfirebaugh 5 жыл бұрын
Great video - great ideas! Thanks!
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@chevyvega6622 3 жыл бұрын
forget that grass stuff...im digging that pool!!!
@turfnerd7540 5 жыл бұрын
When measuring your sprinkler output you need to use a straight wall container or rain gauge.. the cup shown has a much larger opening than base, so it will collect more water and make it look like you put down more water than you did...
@dannyevans4379 5 жыл бұрын
Stuofsci02 Absolutely correct ! You have to use a rain gauge to correctly measure your sprinkler output !!!
@christoespach1744 4 жыл бұрын
Best "free" options would be empty tuna cans
@chrisoglesby4028 5 жыл бұрын
Hey love your videos, def the places lawn care channel. They are very informative and realistic. What was the machine at the end that you were using?thanks
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, that is the swardman mower. A very cool machine. Some more vids on that coming soon.
@TheFirstRealChewy 3 жыл бұрын
The temps hit high 90s and over 100 for two weeks with no rain for the last 3 weeks. I have bluegrass. I just decided to let it go dormant to conserve on water. I decided to just water the front yard. The rest looks bad now, but I know it's going to bounce back very well when the temp is right and I give it enough water. I just have to make sure the entire yard gets a deep watering once after a few weeks to ensure that it stays alive. The downside is that the lack of moisture means less microbial activity, but my pocket thanks me.
@Alaska610ish 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great video
@SilverCymbal 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@juliehenderson1672 2 жыл бұрын
Sea kelp! Who would thought! Thanks!
@themoistgreenorganic 5 жыл бұрын
How about a cocktail of sea kelp and iron? Thinking of that during the heat of the summer and fertilize come late August.
@CrAzYAuNtSiSsy 3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. At the very end of the video... was that a lawn mower ..? What kind?
@Greg29 5 жыл бұрын
I never water my lawn, last 2 years had a ton of rain anyway. It gets a bit brown in August usually but bounces right back when the cooler wetter weather hits right after.
@ezequielbarraza9878 5 жыл бұрын
Out here in New Mexico we have 9 inches of rainfall a year amd we have about 325 sunny days ah and alot of sand its a challenge to keep a lawn green and healthy
@kswas2784 5 жыл бұрын
I'd love to know about that powered reel mower!
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
Keep an eye on the channel, you will be seeing that VERY shortly.
@kermitefrog64 2 жыл бұрын
The issue in our area is that the city only allows watering once a week because we didn't get enough rainfall this winter.
@nathangant7636 3 жыл бұрын
I service one lawn which uses 40k gal/week according to water meter. 4 zones at 2 days each week (Wed and Sat), twice each scheduled day (4am & 6pm). Don't know how many inches/hr. of water that is, but as long as grass stays green in the summer heat, I wouldn't cut back on times since St. Augustine lawns like to drink a lot of water.
@GLOBHUBINDIA 3 жыл бұрын
great tip
@rtbradford1 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Do you recommend watering in the formula after application? Thank you.
@rgroy7125 4 жыл бұрын
Great tips. 4.5” per week explains why are local reservoirs always look as though we are in a drought. Excessive
@SilverCymbal 4 жыл бұрын
If you are in a dry area like that then adjust your landscape to have what is reasonable
@kavishpat 4 жыл бұрын
Can you please share the link of what and how to mix that sea weed stuff to make a good mix
@ronjager3666 4 жыл бұрын
What irrigation controller do you have/recommend?
@dric30 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and content- all signal! Wht nozzles do you prefer??? I’ve been using MP rotors for two years and trying to make it work for me- front yard is never where I want it to be
@4fabfours 3 жыл бұрын
What type of cup or bowl would you use to see how you get that inch or two of water..?What I mean is there are certain shapes and volume of a certain cup or certain bowl
@dig1035 2 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up and subscribed!
@anthonyk423 4 жыл бұрын
I thought it was better to water overnight so it can soak into the ground. I live in Texas where it hot and very humid in the summer so watering in the morning doesn’t get the water in the ground because it evaporates.
@rogersmith7194 4 жыл бұрын
Also, I have read that regarding cut height it is important to know your species of grass. According to this tip, put out by the Scott’s Company, each variety of grass has an optimal cut height.
@tookster7483 3 жыл бұрын
Yep, if you want to give a landscaper a heart attack, grow your bermuda to 4 inches.😂
@billhutchinson4524 4 жыл бұрын
How much of the mix do you put down do you saturate the lawn or just get it moist.
@bostonanthony 3 жыл бұрын
What is that green ball on your hose ? I am intrigued.
@cdo450f 5 жыл бұрын
Thx for the info. You stated to water between 5am-10am. What difference is there by just watering in the middle of the night?
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
From the water perspective it is the same but its generally avoided due to increased chance of lawn disease by keeping the lawn very wet through the evening hours. The blades stay soaked for hours and after days of this over and over the likelihood fo getting disease is much higher. During the day within an hour or two the blades are dry and the soil is damp which is what you want.
@Emre777 4 жыл бұрын
What is the hottest months average temp or highest temps over there for this video? Here in Dubai, temps raise to 40+ in summer and very long days, gets to 30+ starting early morning and I am thinking to even water twice a day. Any thoughts?
@jagergerg9771 5 жыл бұрын
I water everyday 10 mins 4 sprinklers around 5ish I have a small yard with a giant maple tree that sucks all the water from the soil so I have choice
@FirstDrawProductions 3 жыл бұрын
To get an accurate reading on your "rain gauge" it has to be a perfect cylinder, not a cup that has a wider opening at the top
@ZekeMagnum 2 ай бұрын
How fast is too fast when watering the lawn to 1/2''? There are some static rain bird sprinklers for small areas that throws down 1/2'' in 20 min or so. I have heard that it will just be a waste since it is too heavy too fast and it should take about 1h at least?
@XinhuiZENG 3 жыл бұрын
"Stop fertilizing" I love this tip. Somehow mowing high during hot season leaves me wonder: on one hand the higher grass covers the ground better and keep the moisture while on the other hand doesn't it give out more vaporizing surface of the grass? Watering hour: I water weekly and starts at 2AM that gives water enough time to sip in before temperature rises. If one waters three times a week then starting at 5AM sounds good to me. Thanks for making this video.
@ehh2681 3 жыл бұрын
Well yes, but plants must do this for both survival during hot seasons and energy production. You can think of it like your skin, and on your skin you have pores. These pores can excrete sweat onto the surface of the skin to evaporate and remove heat energy from the body. Same goes for plants, except for plants these are called stomata. Pores = stomata. During dry seasons, some plants have adapted the ability to open there stomata during the night, which then allow them to absorb CO2 from the air. Once morning arrives, they will close their stomata to retain water and not allow transpiration to occur. This also means that plant growth is slowed and energy production is also slowed, but it allows the plant to survive in dry conditions while also using the CO2 collected during the night for photosynthesis. It’s a pretty clever system and always amazing to know how complex plants really are. Some plants even go as far as to drop their leaves to dramatically reduce transpiration.
@NCNetman Күн бұрын
Will my old Hunter controller match the wires in this system?
@seanehook 5 жыл бұрын
How often do you apply the “special mix?” I applied last week and lawn is looking better.
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear. Its a great combination of superior things that your lawn loves. I like to apply it once per month during the hottest months, for me Jun/July-Aug
@undrasr001 5 жыл бұрын
I live n Houston an I never water my lawn or fertilize it, my neighbor across the street does and my grass is jst as green as hers and I don't hve problems wit browning.
@incognitotorpedo42 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have good soil. I wish I did. If I don't fertilize, my lawn looks like hell. On the bright side, it doesn't need to be mowed as often because it doesn't grow very well.
@thedoo777 Жыл бұрын
I like
@MrJrobb182 Жыл бұрын
Should this treatment be applied annually?
@Mityob67 5 жыл бұрын
Great tips, very cool channel. Thanks sir!
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@TheJiminiflix 5 жыл бұрын
To water lawn with the least amount of water is to use brown drip line spaced 30cm apart and 10cm down across the entire lawn. You will have green lawn though the hottest summer and use minimal water because the water is at the root zone.
@lawrencewheeler8868 5 жыл бұрын
It's called," leaky pipe", doesn't work that well! Sorry
@prashantsharma8803 3 жыл бұрын
3 times a week 1 inch of water, bill will be $500 a month in my area. Summer water ban starts in April 🤣. I will try sea moss trick, hope it works without water
@elitelandscaping1606 5 жыл бұрын
what would you recommend to set sprinklers for areas in extreme heat. in california im talking about 112 plus degree weather for the next couple of weeks, average being 105-108 on the daily and it would be for bermuda grass...im currently watering my lawns 6 days a week. thanks Joel G
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
Those temperatures are off the charts. For those extremes I don't think you would have any choice but to water daily or 6 as you said.
@JustinJoyinglife 5 жыл бұрын
I'm in NorCal and I water 5-10 mins every other night (dusk/night, It allows more water to be absorbed by the soil vs baked off by the sun) for 2 weeks, and the 3rd week no water. Forces the roots deeper. If in the "drought" week the grass starts losing color or gets too crispy I will water but have only had to do that until the roots get deeper and used to the schedule. The key is to establish as deep a root system as possible. Good luck, the CA heat is fun to battle but you can get it done. Hope this helps since I'm in close to the same climate.
@jerrylopez3249 5 жыл бұрын
California resident too..central CA to be exact. We are facing 100 degree temperatures for the next 4 days in a row. I can already tell my Bermuda is battling the heat as well. 😒. I’ll water enough to keep the cool the soil temps. Going to have to hope for the best. Thanks for the video, I’ll try the tips out and let you know the results.
@lostnomad60 3 жыл бұрын
The link for the humic acid isn't working anymore. What's the name of the brand you use?
@creativedronefilmscdf2240 5 жыл бұрын
How much water in Miami fl
@peterjohnson8469 3 жыл бұрын
What is that machine you’re using at 6:09?
@sharonloomis5264 2 жыл бұрын
Nice. I am the sprinkler.
@lennytorres75 5 жыл бұрын
Do your tips work for lawn carers in the north east, NY to be exact?
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
Most definitely, I am in Massachusetts
@phwhitefly 5 жыл бұрын
What type of turf are we seeing in this video? Thank you for your very informative channel.
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, its a bit of a mess of Kentucky Blue, Pernennial Rye and Tall Type Fescue
@albertog7245 2 жыл бұрын
but an inch and a half of water in what size cup? the bigger the cup the longer it'll take to reach an inch and a half.
@johnathonschultz6028 4 жыл бұрын
Are you using reclaimed water in your sprinkler system? Or is it attached to a water valve on the side of your house?
@ThingEngineer 2 жыл бұрын
What mower is that?
@michaelo3498 5 жыл бұрын
Please tell us what sprinkler control system your using.
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
Sure, its this amzn.to/2xPgrq5 - Can't be beat at this price and it works amazing. They have a newer version of it but I really didn't see a reason to upgrade and this works so well.
@michaelo3498 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@tashrayt4398 4 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Can I put down Humic acid and sea kelp together in the summer or in 85 degree temps? Would I ever risk burning my lawn with these products mixed as your secret recipe? I live in northern Maryland also. I want to start using Kelp and humic acid in the early summer like June or July. Thanks for any advice!
@SilverCymbal 4 жыл бұрын
You definitely CAN. This is exactly for the hottest temps and is super benefcial for the lawn. It's not a fertilizer for the plan it's more of a stimulant but in a way that helps the plant retain more moisture, and look and grow better.
@tashrayt4398 4 жыл бұрын
@@SilverCymbal thanks for verifying! Love your videos
@SilverCymbal 4 жыл бұрын
@@tashrayt4398 I really appreciate that thank you
@markphillips6154 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. I am left wondering what in the world is water
@markphillips6154 3 жыл бұрын
I mean wata
@jamesryan3054 Жыл бұрын
After using your solution should you water it in?
@alldayfeenom 4 жыл бұрын
Will your DIY formula works on Bermuda grass?
@SilverCymbal 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely this works great for cool and warm season grasses.
@ccwnoob4393 4 жыл бұрын
what makes the kelp stuff work? is it iron?
@SilverCymbal 4 жыл бұрын
I think this is the best, and good news its actually the chrepest and organic. amzn.to/2It5ZJT
@PhillyDjHook 4 жыл бұрын
He answered the question like Donald Trump.
@SilverCymbal 4 жыл бұрын
@@PhillyDjHook Actually I didn't the follow up question I answered was deleted by the poster so mine looks out of context. I explain why it works in the video.
@PhillyDjHook 4 жыл бұрын
@@SilverCymbal oh ok 👌 😅
@timbruce8366 3 жыл бұрын
@@PhillyDjHook Really? Moron.
@chrisfink1 5 жыл бұрын
Do you apply fungicides in the summer?
@SilverCymbal 5 жыл бұрын
I generally don't but that's only since most of my fungal issues come in early spring.
@car_junkie 2 жыл бұрын
Any tips for drought conditions? My water supplier is going to allow us to water only for 20 mins per zone. Pretty sure my grass is going to die....
@SilverCymbal 2 жыл бұрын
Not sure where you are located but this is what I did in another part of my yard where I have 0 irrigation or hoses. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLpnZq983bbNh6M.html
@TiTi-vo7qn 5 жыл бұрын
I m guilt of not watering my lawn for 25 yrs.
@CCCC-tq8yo 4 жыл бұрын
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@XinhuiZENG 3 жыл бұрын
6:10 what kind of machine is this?
@billmalec 3 жыл бұрын
What watering?
@chunkyburp 3 жыл бұрын
1 to 1.5 inches 3 days a week? I only put down that much over 7 days.
@incognitotorpedo42 4 жыл бұрын
That plastic cup is overshooting the amount you're really putting down. It has sloped sides, so it acts like a funnel, collecting water from a large area by measuring it in a smaller one. You need a container with vertical sides, or else do the math and put the marks in the appropriate place.
@waltofalltrades6817 4 жыл бұрын
If you're willing to do it, you can get your hose out early in the morning (maybe before leaving for work) and drag it across your lawn. Its pretty labor intensive and most don't want to do it early in the morning, but if you keep at it, it really does help a lot. As the hose drags across the grass it knocks off that morning dew and waters the lawn free of charge, well not entirely free, if you're hose isn't long enough you'll need to buy extra hose and the labor definitely ain't free. I live on half an acre and only do this during dry spells with a 100ft hose. It doesn't quite get everything, so I give those spots a quick spray just enough to get the dew off, this technically extends my distance by at least 20ft. Make sure the hose is full of water by turning the spigot on so it has that water weight when dragging across the grass and to save you from having to walk back to turn it on to hit the spots you've missed.
@eddiel2531 5 жыл бұрын
You dont need any products for your lawn, it naturally replenishes
@StoicJason 5 жыл бұрын
Edward Lavin 😂
@corporatehq44 5 жыл бұрын
Solid Video SC* "special mix" are you saying what i think I'm hearing? Great vid
@rockymaivia787 3 жыл бұрын
Is this called Aqualizer? Sry a noob here lol.
@brenthill5596 5 жыл бұрын
My grass is getting fed regardless of the heat. I think an unfed lawn causes more stress in the summer than feeding it. If we don't eat we won't be happy.
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