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HOT WEATHER is Here! Do NOT Do These 3 Things With Your LAWN!!
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Күн бұрынHot weather and summer heat are already here! Here are three tips for your lawn when the heat and hot weather starts to settle in. The three things you do not want to do is: rake or dethatch your grass, fertilize your lawn, and do not irrigate or water your grass at night. There are consequences that could kill your lawn or promote fungus to grow in your grass. Which you definitely do not want to happen. Battling summer heat and no rain can be a tall task, but you can stay ahead of it with some of these tips!
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@LAWNLIFE Жыл бұрын
If you're feeling the heat, this video could SAVE your lawn this summer!! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l6ukaM54np2pk30.html
@savarimuthu Жыл бұрын
I am the pazzo who did all three of these in the same order during 90+ weather every day. I hope the lawn is not screwed beyond hope.
@SOLDOZER Жыл бұрын
"Dont water at night" is the #1 myth in lawn care. I work at the top private golf course in Houston and 80% of our watering is at night. When do you think we water??? While people play golf? Plus it rains at night. I laugh when I hear some "lawn expert" spread this nonsense. It's pure bullshido. I also hear "Dont water in the day cause the water magnifies the sun and burns the grass". LOL.
@SnooFam 6 ай бұрын
This ⬆️⬆️⬆️
@stoonley4 2 ай бұрын
Also in Texas and I water around 8pm twice a week on my Bermuda. In this heat we get it’s the only time to allow it to soak in, no disease damage here.
@RevealedFilms 2 ай бұрын
@@stoonley4I didn’t listen and watered after 8pm and my grass has turned into Gremlins
@gibandruski6744 2 ай бұрын
Yes but do not forget at a golf course you cut the grass every day and so the tops will dry quickly and fungal diseases will have trouble becoming established. In our area, watering at night and not mowing every day often sees fairy rings showing up because the grass stays too wet too long. I think the watering thing depends on where you are at and a number of other factors. Our golf course also waters at night, but again fairway length grass dries more quickly.
@stoonley4 2 ай бұрын
@@RevealedFilms what kinda gremlins
@Matt-dk3wl 3 жыл бұрын
The best tip is to mow high... 1 notch below max when it's hot out. Long grass feels awesome on your feet anyway.
@wetmaul 3 жыл бұрын
That's what I say but my customers want otherwise
@johnnyv.223 3 жыл бұрын
And it tickles wiener-dogs' bellies. Or so I've been told.
@donknicker8110 3 жыл бұрын
I mow as high as I can go during drought season
@jakehaddad-hf5he Жыл бұрын
I set it at the highest and forget about it
@brianbacich9999 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I have neighbors that water constantly and their yard is greener than mine. I’ve been feeling like the terrible yard on the block. Now I know it’s just ol’ ma nature.
@josuejimenez3159 4 күн бұрын
Yeah I'm the superintendent over at the St. John golf course and I really appreciate watching your videos and your knowledge. I would like one of those shirts definitely
@jasonwilliams4159 3 жыл бұрын
I strategically placed trees throughout my yard to give shade parts of the day to help the grass from stressing
@Nomadistar 3 жыл бұрын
Solid plan! A question, if I may? Did you plant them to deep? If you can't see thee root-flare and/or have it buried in mulch, they will have a short life. I have to get an air-spade to fix some of mine. Would you like to know more?
@jasonwilliams4159 3 жыл бұрын
@@Nomadistar I wouldn’t say they are too deep. The problem I faced was hard pan clay. I had to pick axe enough space for the roots to grow. But yes, I’m always looking for tips
@Nomadistar 3 жыл бұрын
@@jasonwilliams4159 Thanks for the tip. My Oak has some clay on one side & it is a pita. Looks like I need to get myself a pick axe. Thank you!
@SOLDOZER Жыл бұрын
Those trees will spread surface roots and end up causing you lots of trouble.
@daryl4841 3 жыл бұрын
Another thing is that its more important than ever for people to not violate the 1/3 rule when mowing in summer stress. One of my neighbors here in MN last week cut their grass from about 7 inches down to about 1 inch on a 98 degree day. A day later it became the most yellow scorched looking lawn on the block.
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
I talk about the 1/3rd rule in almost every video I do, so I left it out of this one. But yes, you are 100% correct. Nothing stresses a lawn out more than infrequent mowings. Especially in this crazy heat. Thanks for watching man!
@robertswift6101 2 жыл бұрын
lmao@ 7in to 1in,,,,what an idiot lolol
@lisah6076 2 жыл бұрын
What's the difference when it rains at night?
@ShiningSakura 2 жыл бұрын
@@lisah6076 Watering at night regularly creates problems, nature however isn't raining on a schedule so there's that.
@SOLDOZER Жыл бұрын
7" tall grass?? What a buffoon.
@adk4419 2 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t sleep. Watching your video at 3am. Thank you for a direct simple video to watch. My lawn was looking weak an thinning and was hoping to feed it. Glad I saw your video first. 🇨🇦
@BrutalGoerge 3 жыл бұрын
I use some hydratain on some of my localized dry stressed spots and it seems to help, and just using it sparingly means the gallon i bought a couple years ago is still half full
@chevyxrz 2 жыл бұрын
What is hydratain???
@goldslinger 2 жыл бұрын
Also, don’t do frequent short watering when it’s hot, do twice a week and deep soak watering to promote roots to go deeper and be more drought tolerant and keeps grass dryer throughout the week so keeps fungus at bay.
@tracysrocket 2 жыл бұрын
Roots only go deeper when searching for water. Over watering is a sure way to prevent deep roots.
@Arietje 2 жыл бұрын
@@tracysrocket I think the reasoning is that when overwatering the water will sink deeper as well. The top will dry off first but water will stay deeper.
@goldslinger 2 жыл бұрын
@@tracysrocket deep watering 2x a week is definitely not overwatering. You need to get the water to the subsoil so the roots go deep. Frequent little watering, roots stay shallow to take advantage of that, then when skip a watering, go south real fast.
@factsoverfeelings9228 2 жыл бұрын
@@goldslinger you guys are all characters from "A Bugs Life".
@randyhartzell8564 2 жыл бұрын
If its hot, no fungus
@TheIllya 3 жыл бұрын
oh I have my first lawn in my first own house... every time I'm seeing something is not green enough I'm just passing hours to find any info I can to understand what I could possibly do to make it green again :D Thanks for the video !
@DudeySocks 3 жыл бұрын
These are good tips. He knows exactly what he is talking about as far as KBG.
@papasmurf2947 3 жыл бұрын
Showing love from Wylie, Tx. Thanks for the tips, my grass is starting to turn dormant. I’ve always thought early morning watering was best so thanks for reassuring 🤝
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by! I appreciate you taking the time to watch us cool season guys. Good look with this heat man!
@danielchambers1958 3 жыл бұрын
Same here in East Texas
@user-mw4my9tz7y 3 жыл бұрын
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@bigbrar1997 3 жыл бұрын
Forney 🤟🏼
@WanderlustManoj 3 жыл бұрын
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@spicytuna62 2 жыл бұрын
I'm in Oklahoma and it's been 100-110 degrees for the last several weeks. My wife and I just bought our house and the previous owner had a _beautiful_ lawn when we looked at the place back in May (right after getting a ton of rain, too). Last week, the city had a water pump fail at the reservoir and told everyone to water once a week. Half my front lawn has gone dormant, especially the parts that don't get much shade throughout the day. Thanks for the pointers. Definitely going to try some of these once I can water my lawn again.
@yvonneschimmel453 3 жыл бұрын
I am from Erie Pa. Thank God I found this because I was about to detach my lawn. Was frustrated why it looks so like dead. I been watering it in the early mornings.i honestly didnt know the grass goes dormant and it look this bad. Lol. I will keep watering it in the early morning and hopefully it will come back to life. Thank you for your tips
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome that you found this because you would be having some serious thin spots in your lawn if you dethatched right now. I would flood those dormant spots straight from an open hose and let it soak up as much water as possible to get it out of dormancy. You gotta worry more about irrigating the green grass in the evening because of fungus. Fungus wont affect the totally dormant stuff right now. Let me know if you have any questions! I'm glad I can say I somewhat saved your lawn! Haha
@russorod2776 3 жыл бұрын
So now your saying don’t water the green grass in the morning,because of fungus,You said don’t water in the evening which is it.
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
@@russorod2776 sorry. Complete typo on my end. You definitely want to water in the morning. Not evening
@yvonneschimmel453 3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your advice
@yvonneschimmel453 3 жыл бұрын
@@russorod2776 Evenring! Humidity and the dampness at night encourages fungus to gtow
@johannjohann6523 Жыл бұрын
One of the best ways to keep a greener lawn throughout the year is to "not" cut it too short! So many people do. Use your highest setting as taller grass means deeper roots, and overall stronger blades of grass. As long as your lawn has an even cut, it will always look good, even with the taller grass. Also, sharpen your blade once a month.
@sjmom5119 Жыл бұрын
i read running out and watering it can cause root rot
@jeff824 Жыл бұрын
once a month? haha bs
@SOLDOZER Жыл бұрын
Pure BS.....
@donready119 2 жыл бұрын
If you have moisture/heat stress, you need long grass to shade the ground and this leaves more leaf area index to produce food.
@SOLDOZER Жыл бұрын
Nope.
@davidd6854 2 жыл бұрын
I have a St. Augustine yard and I had to mow it a bit taller the last mow. It’s super thick and doing so good! No weeds at all! I try to spray water on it every evening. I’ve fertilize 2 times since spring and it has exploded, super green also! I mow it twice a week
@fuel4insanity6 2 жыл бұрын
I'd recommend watering around 4-6 am twice a week. Full sun areas about 1.5 hour long and shade. 45 min-1 hour. Make sure the coverage is not missing at all. That's the key. Too much water can make the grass roots lazy and not wanting to dig deep in the soil to find moisture. You need 1 inch of water to penetrate 12 inches of soil.
@davidmcbrayer6458 Ай бұрын
You are wrong abt the night watering. And, your grass will absolutely die from heat stress.
@Irwhodunit 2 жыл бұрын
South-central Texas is going on about 30 consecutive days with highs at or near 100-degrees. So far, I'm doing everything correctly according to the video and useful comments below. Thank you for this video.
@annienguyen2721 2 жыл бұрын
I am literally watching this video reading ur comment. Same we are in Katy it’s blazing hot.
@Irwhodunit 2 жыл бұрын
@@annienguyen2721 Thank God we don't have the kind of humidity you have in Katy .
@motowncooking6125 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the advice I was one of those guys detaching my lawn and raking and it caused more harm than good for sure
@daiseyze 3 жыл бұрын
I love how practical you are!!!! First time here on your channel. I’m from CA where his drought is crazy real. I was looking for lawn info, dormancy, options. I’ve definitely learned from this clip. Thanks!
@judymiller5154 2 жыл бұрын
Mariposa Cty here, foothills, dry as a bone except for tiny area with sprinklers and drip right around 2 sides of the house.
@dan9002 Ай бұрын
Artificial lawn. Newsom might ban watering grass.
@maxwired2235 24 күн бұрын
@@dan9002I can’t understand how he stays in office!
@dan9002 24 күн бұрын
@@maxwired2235 Big Government Unions, Left Media and his Auntie Nancy.
@emanueldavid7174 3 жыл бұрын
I like the smell of dry grass when watered in the midday sun !
@henryhawkins1194 2 жыл бұрын
Just a waste of soon to be precious water.
@sergioortiz1839 2 жыл бұрын
Before watching your video, I had a few dry spots. I have been using 700 and 002 together. And my grass is greener than ever. This whole time I thought the grass was dying!!!
@DanPark68 23 күн бұрын
I was against watering grass during the heat of the day in full sunlight. Well my neighbors kept doing this and I thought it was a cardinal sin but to my surprise they have the Greenest Lawn in the hood
@ajibolagiwa3195 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see someone from Minnesota. Hopefully I can reach out to you.
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
lawnlifewithjesse@gmail.com if you have any questions!
@davidsivills3599 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips,i live in northwest England. At the moment we are having a massive heatwave,33 celsius for nearly a week now.It's amazing how resilient grass can be,I'm sure when the rain comes it will revive and become nice and green again.
@jimshorts5970 3 жыл бұрын
Why make us Americans have to go to the conversion chart?
@Saint83 Жыл бұрын
@jim shorts 😂
@pegisis02 3 жыл бұрын
Minnesota here too. My lwan is a disaster after this heat. Gonna make an above ground irrigation system and hope it helps out...
@Folkintherye 2 жыл бұрын
2nd time home owner.. 1at time LAWN OWNER.. these tips help with my current situation..
@onecrazywheel 3 жыл бұрын
I'm from Central Florida. Another tip when the grass is drying out and going dormant is to leave the grass mowed high. I'm cutting our grass at 4.25-4.5 inches high with our Bahia and St Augustine grass. It has worked really well for us. I just fertilized today and spray Micronutrients. Right after that we got blasted with a soaking rain. We had a dry spell for several weeks and now it is calling for rain every day. God bless. Jeff - Sunny Central Florida 😎👍🙏 ☀️
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jeff, I can't speak for your grass types - but up here, even with very tall grass, everyone seems to be struggling. Glad you're getting some rain! At least someone is! Thanks for sharing with us and I hope you enjoyed the video!
@onecrazywheel 3 жыл бұрын
@@LAWNLIFE Yes I did enjoy it. Great about watering the "dead" brown spots. That is true here too. Many times our grass will come back too with a good watering as well. Good tips with your video. Thanks again. Take care. I'll pray you guys get rain soon. My in-laws in Central Wisconsin have been hot and dry too. It sure happens everywhere once in a while. Then the rain will come!
@drumsonly44 2 жыл бұрын
It’s also a good idea to use a wetting agent
@MJorgy5 3 жыл бұрын
I only do Milo when it's hot. It's slow release and it's never presented a problem. Best thing is to leave turf to dormancy or water the hell out of it til it rains or the heat subsides. Hydretain and liquid aeration seems to help, too. I'll probably try some sea kelp next year.
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
This is good info. Probably not too late for Sea Kelp. It's still early in the summer.
@angelaprater2679 2 жыл бұрын
Agree and Milorgnite is also a super seed starter I used the hell out it never lost ant grass seed with it.(AMAZING).
@kpd3308 2 жыл бұрын
In the latter part of the 80's we had a hot dry summer in MN. We were told to let our lawns go dormant, but I kept watering. Lots of people were pissed when their lawns wound up dead. Also, the weeds don't take any vacations.
@darktoadone5068 2 жыл бұрын
I have 1.5 acres and the heat really got to it so I started watering it in hopes it would help UNTIL I saw my water bill! I said grass, you're on your own!
@DaBuffNerd 2 жыл бұрын
To each his own. You've proven it's possible to keep a yard short and healthy. I keep my mower at the highest height when I cut it and water it in the mornings as needed. It has stayed pretty green this summer.
@Bigdogshaving Жыл бұрын
My grass was in pretty bad shape and I put the sprinkler system on twice a day and it’s coming in nice and green and sexy. This limit the hydration is bullshit.
@LIGHT7CODE7 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in Wisconsin and we've been hit with the same heat as you guys without any rain. I did get hydratein down like 3 weeks ago & it's doing what it can, but the lawn is definitely struggling. The sun really is blasting the grass by the curb & it's dormant. I water every 4 days & it is what is. I'm not paying a $600 water bill this yr lol.
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
That's what I'm saying man. Do what you can with the water, don't go broke trying to stay out of dormancy lol. Stab a screwdriver in the grass by the curb to make sure there isn't any rocks or debris underneath it (I have a video coming out on this next). Your grass will go dormant way faster if there is. The heat from the curb obviously has something to do with it, but if there's something underneath it - it will definitely cause more problems. Looks like we have some cooler weather coming soon. Hopefully!
@LIGHT7CODE7 3 жыл бұрын
@@LAWNLIFE I'll check for that. Its our 2nd summer at this house & had the same issue with the curb area last yr (sun reflecting off the pavement). I thought hydratein would help it, but with no rain it's no match. Other areas the hydratein is working better, but probably won't spray it down next yr. It's kinda a pain for 14,000 square feet & no irrigation, but I wanted to try it.
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
@@LIGHT7CODE7 yeah, there is substitute for rain. I have irrigation and I'm still struggling. Let me know if you find anything underneath that area. I still don't know what I think of hydratein. Some people swear by it, some people say it does nothing. What do you think of it so far?
@LIGHT7CODE7 3 жыл бұрын
@@LAWNLIFE I used the liquid in my battery backpack sprayer. Also mixed in this with some N-Ext Sea K 0-0- 5 stress reducer. I dunno man I'm having my doubts. I can say when I water other parts of the yard it definitely seems to come back green quicker, so I think it does work okay. Like I said it's no match for the grass by the curb. I mean hydratein says it needs 50% less water which is an exaggeration im sure. Like for me to keep the grass by the curb looking decent I would have to water it non stop & these two products are suppose to have me water less. So I would say epic fail by the curb area on these 2 products.
@stevebabiak6997 3 жыл бұрын
@@LAWNLIFE - at my house (and in the entire development) the builder installed granite curbs. Every six to eight feet there is a seam where two pieces of the granite meet. At these seams, in order to hold the curb in position, there are semi-circular areas of concrete a few inches below the soil surface. And when it gets hot out, the grass over that semi-circular concrete is the first to turn straw colored. I have chipped away the highest pieces of that concrete and built up the soil height too to help, but the grass there still gets dry. Anyway, if you or any other viewers have granite curbs you might see a similar situation.
@Aja1222 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips! I'm in MN, too. Just had new sod put it and it was thriving until this heat! Happy to hear all isn't lost. Come on rain!!!
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to say that I'm talking about established grass with this video. The new sod may not be in dormancy. That is a whole different ball game. Sod should not have been laid down in this heat.
@Aja1222 3 жыл бұрын
@@LAWNLIFE awwww man. 😭 The grass seems to be established (I can tug and it won't pull) but it continues to turn for the worst. Maybe it needs nutrients? Do you offer local consults??? 😁😁😁
@spencergordon2458 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro. Liked and subbed A. For being a like minnesotant (cottage grove) B. Just saved me from doing at least one of these tips. Thanks 🙏🏾
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome man. Glad I could help. There's so many more Minnesotans watching on here than I would've ever thought. Thanks for the sub!
@elliotjohnson4331 3 жыл бұрын
Great to see a minnesota specific content creator. Fantastic work!
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Elliot! Someone had to do it 😆 I appreciate you watching!
@CrossTrainerToo 3 жыл бұрын
I agree! Check out Ryan Knor too then:
@abitoffblacksmithing9985 3 жыл бұрын
Ya my wife and I are knuckle heads, we thought it was dead . I am glad I looked it up before throwing fert on the grass ! Thank you sir!! New subscriber here!! 🤘
@kenpage9164 Ай бұрын
Knuckleheads 😂
@jaymetheaccountant 3 жыл бұрын
Apple Valley guy here - turf looks awesome sir. Battling the heat as well, finally turning the corner here before July 4th. Keep up the good work!
@milenstoimenov9532 3 жыл бұрын
And don't think it is dead. Keep watering! And I want a SHIRT!
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
Babameca! Where've you been man! You can pre-order at lawn-life.com brotha!
@milenstoimenov9532 3 жыл бұрын
@@LAWNLIFE I'm right here! Never left. No shipping to Canada :(
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
@@milenstoimenov9532 shit, let me fix it man. Should have something up by tomorrow for you out country folks! My bad.
@giavaldivia3735 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this !! I have 2 yellow spots and going to change watering time to 6 am now based on your tips ! You are the best 🥰
@hotchihuahua1546 Жыл бұрын
One thing that seems to help is not to bag but let the clippings go back into the ground giving some shade and nutrients during the hot season .
@waynegordon6385 2 жыл бұрын
I went my local weed and feed lawn store and the gentleman basically told me the same exact thing. Very informative. I appreciate great knowledge about this type of stuff. Great Job
@joemarchand8313 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with the "no dethatch" idea EXCEPT when you're not happy with your current lawn and plan to overseed with a new, premium seed in the Fall. Now would be the time to take action to prepare the lawn for the reno. This is my case, and my lawn is WAY too thick, to the point of nothing getting to the soil. So, I'm gradually thinning it out between now and late August, when I'll overseed with TT tall fescue. I actually PREFER to have some of the lawn die off, so that the new seed has plenty of room to germinate. By mid-September, I'll be back to super green.......
@ColorMeMozart 3 жыл бұрын
These tips are great thanks! I’m in North Carolina and we’ve had some really hot and humid weeks, fighting fungus and will def use these tips. 🌻
@sptrader6316 2 жыл бұрын
I cut the grass much higher when it's hot out, that seems to help keep moisture in the ground.
@Mrs.Portia_G 2 жыл бұрын
I do too and it definitely helps. Along with applying 0-0-25. The potassium is crucial during the summer.
@f.demascio1857 2 жыл бұрын
I've been trying to improve my father in law's lawn this year, and everything started great. Unfortunately he did not water enough. I almost broke #1 yesterday, definitely broke #2. Trying to rehydrate the soil now. It became hydrophobic.
@genebruno7423 3 жыл бұрын
You left 2 things out….cool season grasses should be cut taller …. 3.5 inches minimum in the heat waves. Plus, you should properly mulch it with sharp blades. I am an upstate NY lawn guy. I would love to edge your property,too. It’s the number one thing people comment on. With mine. It puts my whole “frame” around a beautiful lawn.
@rosemariekury9186 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting to see that some other areas of the country are experiencing hot weather with no rain. I live in the west where we are experiencing drought and people are xeriscaping their lawns. Mine was full of weeds so we had it thatched and new sod put in a week ago. I’ve been watering early evening and early in the morning. Since we are supposed to be conserving water I’m hoping this will give it a good start. I have mixed Kentucky blue and rye since it’s supposed to be more drought resistant. Hoping this works. We get very little rain during the summer.
@dondiegodelavega7578 2 жыл бұрын
>I live in the west >we are experiencing drought >we are supposed to be conserving water >new sod put in a week ago >I’ve been watering early evening and early in the morning Nice to see you conserving water lmao.
@albertastorms 3 жыл бұрын
In Alberta, Canada we been hitting 110° with heat indexes in the 120’s, Overnight lows have been staying above 80° all night for at least the last week and a half! It is supposed to finally get back down to the low 90’s and high 80’s for our area by the beginning of next week! with lows in the low 80’s and high 60’s where we should be!
@mateayoung4227 3 жыл бұрын
Holy guacamole, It's worldwide
@Randy-u3r 5 күн бұрын
I water at night, always have, and have a beautiful lawn. Did get some heat stress this summer where areas yellowed. I start early around 2 am because I have 6 stations using the Hunter rotators, takes about 55 minutes per station to water deep enough daily. I've tried the 3 times a week deep water, it was a failure using these heads. When it's 90-105f the lawn needs water daily.
@AmandanLeeloo 3 жыл бұрын
Yay for another Minnesotan LCN! I think I've gotten my lawn past the worst of it, but the struggle is real!
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
It's been brutal! Glad you made it out alive! We're all struggling together, haha. Thanks for watching!
@rontiffany7366 3 жыл бұрын
Where in MN are you guys located'?
@AmandanLeeloo 3 жыл бұрын
@@rontiffany7366 I'm in Maple Grove
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
@@rontiffany7366 Andover here.
@mgood427 3 жыл бұрын
Jordan MN here… 75% of the lawn is still in good to almost bad shape. The other 25% is toast! It’s the areas with no shade that fry. I’d recommend in ground sprinklers on a timer for early morning watering. I’ve probably done the most damage trekking around the yard constantly moving sprinklers
@saidtheblueknight 3 жыл бұрын
You probably should mention that it doesn't make much sense to try and force a dormant patch of grass out of dormancy in the middle of the summer, as it will probably go right back into it once you stop watering. It's best to just let it it be, give it enough water to survive but no need to try and force grass out of dormancy when it's still not ready naturally.
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
True. I figured if they are going through that much work to get it out of dormancy, they will probably continue doing it to keep their lawn green. But yes I didn't mention that. Weather like we've had wont stick around that long. At least I hope not!
@cleop2813 3 жыл бұрын
i'm in MN too!... I haven't had to water once and my yard is super lush and green because I got rid of grass and grow clover. oh, and I've only mowed once this whole summer. No fertilizing, no weed killer, no wasting precious water.
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
Can you send me a photo of your lawn? I'm interested in what a clover lawn looks like here in Minnesota. lawnlifewithjesse@gmail.com
@americanpatriot4080 2 жыл бұрын
I use revive during the summer it helps with the problem spots
@SunCityLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын
Great points all around! Can’t believe some are actually out there dethatching.
@TheStranger5250 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah ridiculous....
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
More people than you could ever imagine man. It's crazy. Sometimes I stop and tell them to put down the rake. Lol
@Raysgarage90 3 жыл бұрын
Sun city Arizona ????
@SunCityLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын
@@Raysgarage90 West Texas
@TheArtisticGardener777 2 жыл бұрын
Type of turf determines the best cutting height. Tall fescues like to be cut tall. The taller the grass, the deeper the roots, the healthier and stronger the turf. Warm season grasses like Bermuda and bent grass that have rhizome roots that spread horizontally like to be cut short. All depends on what type of grass your growing and what your climate is. Generally, a shorter cut grass is going to require much more maintenance…mowing, fertilizing, watering, aerating, spraying for weeds and insects, fungus, etc. like what they do at a golf course. But unless you are that obsessed with having a golf course type lawn at your home, a taller tall fescue lawn is going to be your best choice for ease and practicality.
@ledfootfam99 Жыл бұрын
Good info however I will add that burmuda will adapt. If you let it grow long it will grow seed pods if you cut it short it will throw out vines.
@oneworld9096 2 жыл бұрын
Good show, I watch and enjoy it . On dormant grass, while hand watering , how long on each spot is enough ???
@bangarang74 2 жыл бұрын
Working on a golf course as a younger man, I was tasked with chasing purple spots in the greens all afternoon long. If you face the sun and look at your grass, it'll tell you where it's hot.
@PrincessCutLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын
I remember when I was a noob I threw down some Scott’s summer fert in summer. Woah what was I thinking? I must have been nuts! That stuff toasted my lawn that year
@indoorreefer7332 3 жыл бұрын
Fert doesn’t burn the lawn
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
Must've went a little heavy 😂
@PrincessCutLawnCare 3 жыл бұрын
@@LAWNLIFE yea man ended up trowing down like 3/4lb of N and not watering it in lol
@XloMotion 3 жыл бұрын
I did the same that was the only time I had stripes in my lawn 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Felt the burn!
@matthewjeronimus6097 3 жыл бұрын
I did that beginning of June and have some horrible orange patches 🤦🏻♂️ live and learn. So do you now only fertilize in spring and fall?
@honky13333 3 жыл бұрын
Also from MN. Solid tips straight to the point keep up the good work!
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Appreciate you tuning in!
@Mikej1592 3 жыл бұрын
unusual 115 F weather something like 47C here, just happened to do what you suggested before watching, thanks for letting me know I was already doing the right thing. I moved my midnight sprinkler to 5am which is after sunrise and already starting to get hot, waters again at 7pm when the sun is going down. Front lawn is green but the backyard with its 1 inch of soil under the grass on a slope is not doing so well, far to little soil and too much drainage i guesss
@jalhellcat1114 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I live in Hudson WI and I own a lawn care business. I try and tell folks that I cut for that have been watering there lawn's how to water, But most don't listen and they water from 10am - 2pm!
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
Just wasting money! You can only give advice, not actually do it for them.
@CrossTrainerToo 3 жыл бұрын
Very surprised when I saw the small sub numbers. With the editing and sound quality I would have assumed this was another big channel. Originally from central MN but moved to SC. Subbing due to the great content. Keep it up! Your channel will blow up!
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
Thank so much for the high praise! I've only made 9 videos I think, so it's been a slow process. Hopefully it continues to grow! Where were you from in Central MN?
@CrossTrainerToo 2 жыл бұрын
@@LAWNLIFE one year later and you’re on your way with a healthy level of subs. Good for you! I grew up in central MN. St. Cloud, Clearwater area. P.s, just watched the new fertilizer video. Will be giving the brand a look. Keep up the good work, you’re time and effort put into the videos and content are much appreciated!
@LAWNLIFE 2 жыл бұрын
@@CrossTrainerToo thanks for checking back in. This video obviously blew up and that helped the channel a lot. You gave me some good juju I think haha. Crazy that you kind of predicted this!
@thebigv8644 3 жыл бұрын
Finally a MN based lawn channel!!
@ilianazuazo4206 2 жыл бұрын
I was just going to turn on my sprinklers at night, I’m glad you’re video came out to watch . Thank you 😊
@user-rw1tq8oi2b Жыл бұрын
Live in Nashville. Have a fescue lawn (sodded) that is less than 2 yrs old with irrigation. Have gotten fungus the last two years. Only watering twice a week. Soil sample showed low pH so added sulphur - no change. Thinking of killing everything, adding better soil and planting bermuda. Love your thoughts. Thanks.
@liveyourbestlawn 3 жыл бұрын
Good advice! Right there with you in WI. 90s and no rain in sight. 🔥
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
Just hanging on for dear life! Sounds like we have some cooler temps coming!
@jolldoes1515 2 жыл бұрын
I watched countless videos looking for grass advices before founding your channel making clear explanations. I definitely subscribed. Thanks
@mikep5043 Жыл бұрын
Hot temps w/ no rain here in Mn has deff turned my lawn yellow too. Good tips about not raking out dormant grass what I perceived as dead.
@mariankeller5852 Жыл бұрын
Two years ago we had a beautiful lush green lawn..we had a summer of high heat and drought..our lawn winter killed...we thatched and replanted..the following year the lawn came back and was once again beautiful....in late spring we noticed the grass began turning yellow. spring hsd been rainy and cool..by mid summer the grass began to die out...we fertilized but it didn't help. We noticed at dusk there were a lot of small white moths coming out of the grass...research pinpointed sod worms..the web sight suggested spraying at dusk with Garden 7 ..after several applications the grass began to green up..according to information too high nitrogen is conducive to aphids and sod worms..we were fertilizing 3X a season... spring..summer and fall..we have cut back to early spring and winterizer in late fall....hopefully that will fix the issue
@Goober639 2 ай бұрын
Water at sundown. Water stays on your grass longer. Watering only in the day is wasting water due to it evaporating. Less time that your grass gets to use it.
@patrickklippen3540 2 ай бұрын
...which is desirable in some parts of the country in order to reduce disease pressure
@jordanlamb3551 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. I was about to fertilize part of my yard that’s newer grass that’s turned yellow with this heat/drought. Instead I am going to water it like you said and see if it revives it!
@djratino 2 жыл бұрын
If you used a contractor's mix, some of that is temporary rye grass. It dies out from the heat. The good grass should eventually spread. You can add permanent seed, but it's hard to keep it going in summer. Not as bad in shady areas.
@franaydelott2734 2 жыл бұрын
I water in the morning after the dew drop falls. That way you don't have to water as much. I mow my lawn every other week. The longer grass shoots are, the more dew drops they collect, the less watering you have to do. It works.
@kattikaur3948 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the much needed advice. I just put a lot of money on sod 6 months ago and I’ve been wasting more money to keep it green and i did all 3 things you said not to do, now i know
@whaup8724 3 жыл бұрын
Question. New this channel. My ryegrass mix with fescue turn brown like you said dormancy, however crabgrass and whatever weed take over the spot. What am I supposed to do?
@AndrewKnudson1989 2 жыл бұрын
If your grass turns brown and you have green spots it may be Clumping fescue. It's just another type of grass but looks bad mixed in with finer grass. These are not weeds. You must dig them out by the roots and lay new seed. My lawn is getting covered in them and I think it's partly due to when I was seeding and used 50/50 shade and sun, the fescue was the sun seeds. Very strong against the heat and sun.
@OEF5Outlaw 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips buddy! Thanks, here in Indiana we got the high heat but got it with rain so the lawns are not crispy yet.
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I'm glad someone is getting some rain around here, sheesh! When you do start to go through a drought, you will have these in your back pocket hopefully. Thanks for watching!
@hansslane7080 3 жыл бұрын
Grass is very resilient,when the rain comes(it well)grass greens up again.
@tillmannoneya6941 Жыл бұрын
I’ve always heard not to water at night. But always thought it rains at night often, so I think night watering might not be as bad as you think. But I could be wrong.
@marcharris868 3 жыл бұрын
I dethatched today thinking the “dormant” grass was dead! I beat myself up....after I covered the dormant grass with organic top soil. This was great! I’m subscribing now!
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
Next time skip the dethatch til fall! Ha. It also doesn't need topsoil, it will bounce back on it's own! Thanks for watching Marc!
@robertswift6101 3 жыл бұрын
re-seed it
@b.walker5955 3 жыл бұрын
@@robertswift6101 In the heat? During summer? What seed do you suggest?
@robertswift6101 3 жыл бұрын
@@b.walker5955 i do mine any time of year,,,and i use jonathan greens tall fescue with great results,,but i also have a water irrigation system on my lawn
@b.walker5955 3 жыл бұрын
@@robertswift6101 I have well water unlimited, irrigation too. But never found a grass seed that would germinate with new growth in 90 plus temperatures most are currently experiencing. In my zone 7a we MUST wait until Sept 18 for even clover seeding. The risk of 90 plus is far too great. On top of that we rarely risk an early spring seeding-never knowing how early those high temps will happen. I forget this channel is based in Northern areas.
@OceanSlim 3 жыл бұрын
Here's an idea. If you have cool season grass, there's nothing wrong with letting it go dormant for the summer. Take a break from mowing and save some water.
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
That's kind of what I tried saying at the end of the video. Can't fight mother nature, she'll always win. If you can't afford it, bow down to her.
@Msleelee9487 2 жыл бұрын
My grass is toast I’m in Texas and they want everyone to conserve as much as we can I will just hope for the best great tips
@kimberlyharrod6457 Ай бұрын
Thank you - exactly the information I needed during this heat wave in the Midwest!!
@TheBigBrave 3 жыл бұрын
Man I take care of a private driving range in Texas, no rain in a month now, over 90 last two weeks. The Teebox is Zeon Zoysia cut at half inch with a sharp reel mower. Sprinklers rolling full blast and hand watering just soaking the tee box for hours but still have lot of dormant areas
@johnnyv.223 3 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend using alternatives like liquid thatcher, iron, or Humichar-type products when it's hot like it is now?
@Todd.T 2 жыл бұрын
I mowed high last year during a month of heat waves. Mine lived, everybody mowed short and burnt their lawns. I did have a patch of grass that browned out, but it wasn't the same type as what was thriving. The grass that died was thin. I use a mix of Kentucky blue/perennial rye and fescue. I raked and dethatched the dead stuff. The blue stepped up. I seeded like crazy in the fall. I seeded like crazy in the spring. Didn't see much happening. May this year has been crazy. The lawn is a carpet of Kentucky Blue. I've been watering almost nightly and mowing every two days at 4 inches. Dropped the mower and the grass was so thick because I wasn't just cutting the tips, the EGO mower went in to protection. I had to start the mower on the driveway or in an area I had already mowed. This year, I'm going Hydretain to see if I can get it better than last year. Last year, I dominated the area. All the neighbors stepped up this year,. I'm greener, thicker and almost 95% weed free. Time to go next level. I know my soil is better than theirs, and they have no idea about soil conditioning, so they are pushing rope uphill.
@LAWNLIFE 2 жыл бұрын
I'm rooting for you Todd 💪 let me know the results!
@Paul-tw6yf Жыл бұрын
Hi, I like your videos. I learn something every time I watch them. Be thankful you live in Minnesota this time of year (July). I live in the Southwest, our temperatures are in the Triple digits. It was 120 in Phoenix last week. I live north of Phoenix, so, the summer monsoon season is hopefully coming soon. I have a question about watering at night. My lawn seem to respond okay to watering at night as our humidity at night is roughly 20-30% sometimes lower. So, it's really hard for me to hand water (large broadcast sprinklers) as much grass as I have (22k sq ft) without watering at night. I do water in the morning but my well isn't able to supply enough water for my current inground sprinkler system. I do see some mushrooms popping up, which to me is good indication that 1) I'm putting enough water on my lawn and 2) That I have the right microbes working in my favor. I've been applying a compost tea (aerated) with supplemental microbes (TeaCo.) plus other supplements (kelp, Azomite, chelated iron, Fish Hydroslate). I must say my lawn has never looked so good. I was also contemplating dethacthing, but I'll wait until September or October when things cool down. Again, I enjoy your videos keep it up....😊
@bigbotno1 3 жыл бұрын
What to do: 1. Water the day before the heat. Water weekly or every 4-5 days more water, minimum 2cm. Best in the morning. Lawn going bad but not dormant, water immediately but before start evening. | 2. Stop mowing. When you do, don't mow more than 1/3 of the length. Stop mowing before the heat so that your gras is about 4-5cm when the heat starts, longer gras is more heat resistant and will grow slower with the heat.
@justincase2281 2 жыл бұрын
Living on the northeast, I can tell you we've had a really nice Spring and Summer so far. The last few years, actually. But now the temps are rising and the grass in my area is starting to dormant. But this happens every year on July and most of August. No biggie. It will be September before we know it and the cooler weather and fall rains will bring everything back... And then comes the SNOW!!😵 First time watching. Good tips.👍
@skymitch89 Жыл бұрын
My yard is about half & half. Throughout the yard there is a mix of yellow & green grass, but I do have some obvious spots that are checking out for the season, which are the same spots every season.
@jathawk101 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with most of what you’re suggesting but the only thing I don’t agree with is watering at night because, first of all “it sucks getting old” so I live in a desert area and I have been watering at exactly between 6 to 7 pm for over 10 years and never had a problem with fungus. I really think that’s a myth and without getting into formalities my lawn loves the night watering and is thriving. Just wanted to put my two cents in, LATER.
@SOLDOZER Жыл бұрын
I work at one of the top golf courses in Houston. We obviously cant water in the day when players are on the course. We obviously can't water in the morning right before everyone goes out. We water late evening and AT NIGHT. This "dont water at night" is a myth these lawn clowns spread. Not sure why.
@alonso68joe1 3 жыл бұрын
Living the Lawn Life here in southeast Texas. I apply all three tips for my St. Augustine grass. I wanted to follow the Scotts year round program, but Im very skeptical about fertilizing in the summer, Went with my gut feeling and decided not to use their summerguard fertlizer. Its been around 95 degrees, and holding steady, and its only gonna get hotter. Texas summers are brutal and even warm season grass needs a break during those endless summer days. Used their weed and feed in early spring, and followed up with their southern lawn food in late spring. Will use their weed and feed in early fall. I think three feedings a year should be enough!
@tookster7483 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure about that. I also live in Texas and I put down a bag of Nitro-Phos at the beginning of this month and my lawn looks really good. I have Celebration Bermuda, so it is known to be rugged and resistant to heat though. Nitro-Phos recommends a June and August feed so not sure why everyone would say to not do this during a summer?
@alonso68joe1 3 жыл бұрын
@@tookster7483 Iwant to say that Nitro-Phos is an organic fertlizer and its ratio for both is low. Ive read bad reviews and seen pictures on the Scotts summerguard fertlizer. Peoples yards getting burns from it. Ive read the ratio is 34-0-0, on their summerguard fertlizer. Seems to be too high a number of Nitrogen. Maybe its whats causing all the fertilizer burns along with the heat. My yard looks nice, and didnt want to risk burning it, and having to start all over again like I had to do a couple of summers ago. Next year,God willing Ill give organic fertlizers a shot, instead of the synthetics.
@johnheimel5594 3 жыл бұрын
Also live in TX and have St Augustine grass. Keep in mind that when part of your grass goes dormant, the yellow portion will never green up again. New grass will have to come up from the root system or it will fill in from the sides. I fertilize in the summer and have never had a burned lawn. I’m using Yard Mastery fertilizers this year and would not use any of the Scott’s fertilizers. I also add some liquid iron and micros between applications.
@thomas25082 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnheimel5594 wonder if they just cut to short
@angelf9800 Жыл бұрын
I also live in Texas and I used stress blend and four play and my tall fescue is surviving the summer.
@Luis_DelGato 3 жыл бұрын
Question: I just ordered a core aerator for my lawn. Is it okay to use it on dry patches and water during the day or morning?
@trickmartin6168 3 жыл бұрын
Im MN and with the heat and dry ground, It is just way to hard to plug aerate. Chances are won't benefit much to aerate in this heat. You would expose the plugged areas to the heat and dry out the grass roots. My 2 cents.
@ferrumchnop6617 2 жыл бұрын
Yea i would only aerate in summer if you have irrigation.
@nolansherman9063 2 жыл бұрын
On hot summer days I do is mow early morning for my riding lawn mower I set it 3 in a half so the grass can grow with water when it hasn't rain for weeks
@melabshier5812 2 жыл бұрын
Was just about to fertilize, thanks for the tip. Just have very minor dormant spots. Generally, by the edge of the lawn by the sidewalk.
@JEK 3 жыл бұрын
Your channel is blowing up just as I predicted, happy for you dude!!
@LAWNLIFE 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! You've been here since the beginning and it's starting to get crazy. Didn't expect the growth to be this fast. You did call it though!
@Dan007UT 3 жыл бұрын
I water at night in Utah. There's no humidity here. Lol
@mrajinj661 2 жыл бұрын
Where I live it's all Kentucky bluegrass. We do what we call a shag cut, which is 3-in to 3 and 1/2 in tall. We also make certain the blade has a sharp edge after multiple cuts. Works very well.
@rosaestrada41 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I live in LA and my grass is yellow. Now I know it’s dormant and I will water early in the early morning. Thanks again.
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