Fix an Ugly Lawn with Overseeding // Complete Step by Step Guide For Beginners

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You might think it's difficult to fix an ugly lawn but in this complete step by step guide to overseeding your lawn, I'll show you it can be done much faster than you think! Overseeding is the process of adding new grass seed to your existing lawn and the transformation can done quickly and easily with simple lawn renovation. In the past I have done this with perennial ryegrass but it can be done with any cool season grass such as fescue or bluegrass as well. Pair this with dethatching and core aeration and you will fix that ugly lawn in no time!
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - When To Start Overseeding?
0:58 - Lowering Mowing Height
1:43 - Dethatching
2:45 - Core Aeration
4:15 - Putting Down Grass Seed
5:17 - Which Type Of Grass?
7:14 - Starter Fertilizer
8:32 - How To Water
9:59 - Mowing Tips
11:14 - When To Add More Fertilizer
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@ryanknorrlawncare 4 жыл бұрын

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@EPICSOUNDTRAX 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Ryan, can you do these steps in early spring or always before autumn? I am planning to do maybe only overseesind. Great video. Subcribed

@bipi4363 4 жыл бұрын

What is the name of the lawn tool being used at the 2:40 mark that is dethatching the lawn? Can it be bought online?

@dannyd5697 4 жыл бұрын

@@bipi4363 - I have that exact same question. Did ya ever find out what it was? I looked on Amazon. I didn't see it. It doesn't look like it's electric. I'm considering one I tow behind my mower, but that one seems like it's a better machine.

@dannyd5697 4 жыл бұрын

Oops. That's not it. This is what he's using. It's an accessory for a Swardman reel mower. Here's the site. reelrollers.com/?Ryan%20Knorr&Ryan%20Knorr

@briangallant5973 4 жыл бұрын

Danny D either Greenworks or a SunJoe dethatcher scarifier. The Sun Jow comes with the two attachments. The Greenworks does not. Hope this helps.

@SteveGraves1960 4 жыл бұрын

I learned more about my lawn in thirteen minutes from this gentleman than all the knuckleheads who've charged excessive fees for consistently poor results over the last thirteen years.

@cheryl8280 3 жыл бұрын

Mr G hahaha so true. I once had a guy owing for me and when I told he how short I wanted it cut, he let me know HE would be the judge of how long or short my lawn should be. I suppose he didn't realize I'd been mowing my own lawn for 20 years and I'm a senior woman with a heart condition!!! Never hired him back!!

@donHooligan 3 жыл бұрын

why would a human be so stupid as to spend money growing grass? destroying the planet...and you don't even have a good reason. "i like duh way it looks."

@claritarejoice 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@ArbitraryLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

@@cheryl8280 But also, Ms. Cheryl, each grass type has its ideal healthy height.. so he may have been basing his cut height on the type of grass you have. That's what I do as a professional lawn care provider.

@dpeagles 2 жыл бұрын

@@donHooligan put down your crack pipe.

@antonioperez1624 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't it a pleasure to watch a true professional explaining his craft in a clear, to the point manner? I was looking for some basic info, and I got a comprehensive lesson in a few minutes.

@rollnwthepunches8544 Жыл бұрын

yeah he broke that down nice

@metalmike362 Жыл бұрын

This is why I love KZfaq. I can learn sooooo much from the right person in like 10mins

@Frequentfinder 3 жыл бұрын

This video is amazing! You covered so much! I’d be like “oh I hope he talks about this!” And then 2 steps later, there it is! Lol

@NicholasMMarr 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ryan, watched a ton of your videos and proud to say just finished detaching, aerating and overseeding and will follow your tips of watering and fertilizing over the next few weeks. Thanks for all the great content. Also made an overground watering system with your help. Much appreciated brother!

@jordank8402 2 жыл бұрын

How did it turn out?

@devinmanning257 4 жыл бұрын

I've been a lawn applicator since 2006, this guy nailed it. I would send this to my customers come renovation time to help answer all their usual questions.

@karlsandhu4024 3 жыл бұрын

Noone asked you devin

@jesyryllsuelto2759 3 жыл бұрын

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@chaddavid9897 Жыл бұрын

But he left out covering the seed with a thin layer of topsoil or organic plant compost to help the germination process and protect it if people have a small bird issue eating the seed, which is essential here in the Bay Area CA. I even go so far as to cover it further with rolls of small-holed burlap.

@carmelitagarcia5657 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I can’t wait to get my lawn to start looking better! You did a great job!

@notme-xo5cz 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, straight up advice. I watched all of it. I am a professional lawn mowing contractor and I was impressed. I actually learnt new things. Thank you.

@jeremyeleazar6628 Жыл бұрын

Hey Ryan, I truly enjoy watching you on KZfaq, you show me how many things I’ve done wrong in the past. I’m looking forward to trying your suggestions and watching my yard transform into something I can be proud of! Thanks!

@kkiocanada 4 жыл бұрын

So glad this showed up. Just what I've been needing. While on quarentine, I keep starring at my lawn and trying to come up with a plan... Thank you!!!

@74smachado 4 жыл бұрын

Great summary content Ryan! I am about to start my overseeding and this video is a fantastic reference. Thank you.

@sglenn4076 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first video on KZfaq, that wasn't a waste of my time . Detailed step by step instructions, no excessive, annoying loud shouting, or music in his video. Very well spoken, and informative. Excellent job Sir.

@itz_girlz Жыл бұрын

Bruhhh. What do you mean? Sorry im young

@anond2015 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ryan. I haven't aerated and seeded since helping my dad 7 years ago or so. But I'm offering the service through my fledgling lawn care company. Great info and tips here!

@100amps 4 жыл бұрын

I also sprinkle a bit of peat moss over the area after the seeds go down. It just helps with the seed to soil contact for germination, and gets a bit of organic matter down into the plug holes.

@shawnford2607 4 жыл бұрын

I just saw this pop up on you tube and had to watch. I have been landscaping for 16 years and you explained the process very well. The only thing i would add is that if you have soil that is on the sandier side to try a tall fescue. the reason being, as was mentioned in the video, it does have a higher drought tolerance. Once it is established it does much better with less water. Great video, and your lawn looks wonderful. well done

@tombennett6939 3 жыл бұрын

I followed Ryan's advice and had fantastic results. Worked exactly as described in the video. Neighbors were impressed. I'd lost about 30% of my front yard to chinch bugs and heat stress. I started a little later than I probably should have - third week in September rather than the second week. Still worked perfectly. We're in the northeast. Lawn has never looked better - thanks Ryan!

@dannymcneal 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best step-by-step rundowns and explanations of how to overseed properly. Thank you!

@smfvmd 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings from the UK! You really know your stuff, Ryan.

@21trademark 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to finally find a lawn video from my home state! Thank you for saying what kind of seed is good for different climates. Most videos I find are for mush hotter climates than Minnesota

@chrisandme23 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew about thatching. Pretty interesting. I always assumed letting dead grass build up would just compost over time and make the lawn better. Explains the old areas of my lawn that have this problem.

@patrickh5213 Жыл бұрын

Ryan- I have to say THANK YOU!!!! I followed your process and guides and worked absolutely wonderful. I never thought we could have the lawn look as good as it does now! I will try and post pictures of the process. One additional step I took was to add heavy nitrogen. (Mil organic slow release) and (Spray Nitrogen Fast release). Really made the lawn stand out. Can’t wait until spring! THANK YOU AGAIN!

@gapipkin 4 жыл бұрын

The best step by step video on KZfaq. Thank you for your work.

@Chelleyshall 4 жыл бұрын

I had no idea this was a thing! OMG there is hope for lo little raggedy lawn. Thank you!

@lemmecheck01 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tutorial and directions. Your presentation is very good and I was able to follow your recommendations to fix my garden this week. Thanks man

@nicolevolkov6793 3 жыл бұрын

I live in the middle of Canada where we have extreme weather so our grass is always struggling. But the grass the city plants is so luscious and they never have to do anything and I don’t get how, I’m so jealous

@mubbywub 3 жыл бұрын

They’re always doing something

@WarringHostMakinSatanToast 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ryan. I was born in Centerville, Iowa...love the beautiful midwest! Living up in Ferndale, Washington now and have been working a lot to get a nice looking lawn. I really appreciate your advice. Cheers.

@vinny6935 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I've been wondering how to fix my grass, it keeps coming in thin. I'll definitely try overseeding - I may actually do it this Spring too and see how it does, but I'll hit it again in the Fall. Thanks for sharing the video! I'm checking out your other videos too so that I can finally have a nice looking lawn. :)

@paul4god310 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I work very hard on my lawn, including hiring a professional lawn service and by late July, I'm pulling weeds individually out of my lawn when I mow, so I keep on top of it. BUT, I battle bentgrass and the fact that my lawn has about 6 different types of grass in it, including broadleaf fescue or perrenial ryegrass (not sure which), which looks ugly, almost like crabgrass sometimes. I have aerated the lawn and overseeded with Kentucky blue grass before, but I don't know if it really did anything, but I plan on doing it again this year. I will look into the dethaching step, as I have never done that before. Again, thanks.

@Pierreishim 3 жыл бұрын

I'm watching this video in middle of January in snowy Michigan, missing my lawn and garden, can't wait until summer

@Thelawncarenut 4 жыл бұрын

11:50 makes me miss cool season turf.

@pikehunter23750 4 жыл бұрын

@The Lawn Care Nut - Allyn! I almost felt like I was cheating on you by watching this video. Then I saw your comment :)

@iamtheahlenius 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously. The options in Georgia aren't nearly as nice.

@bobe8640 4 жыл бұрын

This video was just awesome. So articulate, thorough, and detailed. Nicely done, thank you!

@maceyandella4 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation! Simple and effective. Looking forward to seeding this spring.

@SalGuelphON 4 жыл бұрын

Ryan, thanks- that was very helpful. Planted seed for the first time- used Scott’s EZ seed. It’s coming up nicely and it’s been four days. Question for you: it seems even though I seeded evenly, I may not have used as much seed (lawn is about 150 sq ft and I used one bag in order not to overseed). Should I wait it out or throw some more seed while the grass is still coming and I’m in my first week? I am watering twice a day and it’s a mix of sun and shade with tree cover. Also, If the suggestion is to seed more, use EZ again or get normal seed? Thank you- much appreciated.

@celiactrunc 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing, I will watch again this video and take notes as this is packed with informations Thanks alot

@louispotter9051 4 жыл бұрын

My cousin is planning to re-seed her yard so she called a landscaper to check how much it will cost her. The estimated cost is $2000-$3000. It’s too much! So she called me and asked if I could just do it. I said yeah I can do it. I’m not an expert but I had some experience on re-seeding lawns and this video is very helpful to me.

@mundanetelevision5122 4 жыл бұрын

Louis Potter how much did it cost you? Compared to landscapers. I need to do mine as well

@xq8152 3 ай бұрын

How did it end up? My thoughts are if you are under 45, you have no business calling paying for basic lawn service and seeding.

@jimave 3 жыл бұрын

I just did most of the steps in the last few days. I did not thatch the lawn. I did core aeration and overseeded the lawn yesterday. I’m glad I watched this video because I wasn’t sure about fertilizer. I’ll let you know how my lawn turns out.

@LarryIngram 2 жыл бұрын

Very impressive Ryan. Great information presented in a professional and clear format. Keep up the great work.

@JohnRobertson22 4 жыл бұрын

I was just doing some research to spruce up my Missouri lawn and saw your face and thought, man he looks familiar, saw your name and realized I have been subscribed to your music channel for years haha small KZfaq

@ronbailey3684 4 жыл бұрын

Why can't everybody speak like this guy? Great tone, articulate, enunciates. Easy to listen to! Good Job!

@ryanknorrlawncare 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@julioramos7557 4 жыл бұрын

I thought I don't speak English but now I know I do I got everything this person said Now I know that the people around me are the problem to understand English not me

@tek6423 4 жыл бұрын

The lawn guy has a better speaking voice than 80% of local news presenters.

@SnipSnapDragon24 4 жыл бұрын

Ron bailey Yes!!! He made it simple to understand and follow. Great video

@BobC777 4 жыл бұрын

@@julioramos7557 ¡ Bien dicho, Julio ! Cuando miro Narcos (en Netflix) no puedo entender ni una palabra. Así que siento su dolor.

@YardBrah 3 жыл бұрын

This video helped me get started on my lawn care journey! Thanks Ryan!

@RenaldMusic 3 жыл бұрын

There's a passionate love story between Americans and their lawn. I'm French Caribbean and for years I thought it was fictional because of hollywood but damn this is very real

@Arlong1776 3 жыл бұрын

it's amazing lol

@TheChimpoko1 3 жыл бұрын

Morons, no one cares about your lawn

@Arlong1776 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheChimpoko1 describe the area you live in

@johnp82 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheChimpoko1 yet here you are watching a lawn how-to video

@dpeagles 2 жыл бұрын

You don't have lawns?

@nickmotta8246 4 жыл бұрын

This was a fantastic video Ryan, thank you.

@petecahill4009 4 жыл бұрын

Well presented. I am saving so I can reference again. Made me think about what type of grass I should use in Northern New Jersey as I head out to seed.

@paulsmith7315 2 жыл бұрын

As always Ryan you are spot on in so many ways. Great advice for the person who only mows. But i don't follow your methodology completely. I bio aerate year round. No more core aeration. And instead of "overseeding" i use a slit seeder. Drill the seed right into the soil. I have to use 3 different types of seed because I have trees. Full shade seed in one area, sun/shade in another and full sun in a 3rd. So, heh, lets get together sometime and drink a beer. Appreciate your videos.

@TheMarialm66 3 жыл бұрын

Finally my question answered. Grass goes to 2 to 2.5. I’m at 4 right now Thank you for such a great video!!

@ryanknorrlawncare 4 жыл бұрын

The before and after example in this video was an overseeding project from a few years ago. Detailed info here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLzripA58GQvE94GkpIY-4T_s01EizvSpe

@cntslesfabrication 4 жыл бұрын

Ryan is there any way you can help me with my lawn? I'm starting to get weeds throughout my lawn and before this year I never had any problems with weeds. I also want to learn how to fertilize it and what I will need to be able to do it the right way? Please email me if you can help me with this. Thanks Ryne poteetefabrication@gmail.com

@DW-ni4xb 4 жыл бұрын

What would you perfer for New York State?

@ashfaqgul 4 жыл бұрын

Can you please suggest the best seed which is for low maintenance turf and deep roots like 10 inches or more for drought tolerance and disease tolerant.

@deedrabbit 4 жыл бұрын

I brush the grass so the seed falls into the soil. Then I roll it to press the seed into the soil. Then I brush on a layer of compost to protect the seed from birds and keep it moist.

@JERICOW622 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. You’ve really given me hope I can turn my embarrassing lawn into something I can really be proud of and enjoy with my family. You’ve outlined the steps to get the process started. 🤞🏼hope I’ll be able to execute flawlessly.

@AlwaysBored1 3 жыл бұрын

Just moved to Iowa from AZ, haven't had a lawn to take care of in over 10 years. I will be watching all of your videos thank you!

@True-crime-junkie Жыл бұрын

I used this method step by step. My lawn looks better than it ever has. You take the guess work out of it. Thanks.

@Bent-Ice Ай бұрын

Send picture?

@WeatherNut27 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Ryan! This will get a lot of hits! Great tips especially on the Grass types.

@SureLightUsaCOM 4 жыл бұрын

Crazy I just realized you lived in Iowa! I will pay you to take care of my yard! I live in Cedar Falls!

@grahamhill9499 4 жыл бұрын

Give me a call

@cwwestern1 4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@hollyportillo3590 Жыл бұрын

I am a younger (40) and my husband loved to care for the lawn, I am trying to learn to care for it with them attention but can’t afford to pay someone, thank you for these videos , they have been significantly helpful and maintaining our lawn means more than I know how to say

@cherylcoldwell1348 3 жыл бұрын

Your video was very helpful and informative. Now I know how to overseed my lawn to make it look a whole lot better. Thank you.

@TheCoolDave 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I've owned my home for about 5 years now, nice big lawn that looks like crap. Not too much I can do now as it's mostly weeds, I will try to spray stuff to keep them at bay but, come September, I will be doing this to the whole lawn... Time to add this video to Watch later :)

@russbelperez3837 3 жыл бұрын

It’s September, how did it go ?

@TheCoolDave 3 жыл бұрын

@@russbelperez3837 Not there yet but, I am up in CT so I have a little more time. I want to get all the moss up on front lawn before trying it. I am ONLY going to do the front part of my yard, then look over the total cost/process and do the back yard next season. I figure I need to walk before I run.

@lorddarkseid2712 4 жыл бұрын

Very clear, good information and no nonsense. I feel like I can easily do this now. Great video 👍

@ryanknorrlawncare 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@maxchen7229 3 жыл бұрын

Great detail advice! I pretty much follow you advice and the reseeding process works well for now!👍

@True-crime-junkie Жыл бұрын

My only go to lawn guy from now on. Clear instructions, to the point. Thank you for not wasting your time or our time.

@MsLincos 4 жыл бұрын

What a professional. I love this guy!

@johnnyutah1053 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to overseed here in Virginia. Have been killing the devil grass, Bermuda that has invaded my TTTF. yard is looking rough right now

@tommyfred6180 3 жыл бұрын

very interesting to see the way its done in the US. back in the day we called this "in seeding" or "seed dressing". hear in the UK we feed / weed ten weeks ahead of time. then we cut down to 3/4inch, dethatch, spared seeds, cut to 1/2 inch and let the cutting go to ground and brush in. then its just water in. job done. also go over on seed by 50%. liquid sea weed is always the best on new grass.

@jamesgardner6499 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan, great overview. How would I apply compost after aerating? I have been building up my supply for the yard in the fall and I am wondering when/if I should add it. Thinking a light sprinkle on the lawn after seeding, but before the fertilizer.

@kennycooperkc 4 жыл бұрын

Just did all this minus dethatching on an acre. 50/50 blue and rye. Used 100 lbs xstart going to do another 100lbs after 2 weeks 🤞

@sonycrack1 4 жыл бұрын

kenny cooper nice!

@GrassDaddy 4 жыл бұрын

I love KBG but I will say the speed at which rye grows is great especially for repairing spots throughout the season. If you have dogs keep a big bag of it and throw it down whenever they make a hole ;)

@Blackwolf42991 2 жыл бұрын

My dog doesn't dig, but when He pees it turns the grass in that spot brown. Will this process help?

@JamesDuckettAuthor 2 жыл бұрын

@@Blackwolf42991 I came with the same question.

@Themaskedtalker 4 жыл бұрын

OK.... I did this step for step about 6 weeks ago and now my lawn is looking lush. Thank you very much. My neighbor has started watering his thinking that's the trick but I'll wait till he asks so I can lead him to this video.:) ;)

@angelfani9989 Жыл бұрын

Agree with 'R". Steps are clear and the tech speak rate is superb: "easy to understand and follow."

@ralphtorres2864 4 жыл бұрын

After throwing on the starter fertilizer would you throw on some type of dirt or soil or would you just water it?

@davidrobarge 4 жыл бұрын

Ryan, It's April and I finally have a chance to try and salvage my lawn. Would you advise following the steps outlined for a warm climate (East Coast with temps in the 50-80 F range currently)? Appreciate the video and I'll keep watching!

@markphaneuf1368 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great video thanks. Very comprehensive and easy to understand. Hoping this gets rid of the clover in my back yard as well as the weedy dead patches. Thanks so much.

@raindropsweettea 2 жыл бұрын

Watched a few videos on over seeding and this guy was by far the best I feel like a lawn pro and I haven’t even got off the deck yet . lol Must be a Iowan too Iowan comprehension! TY

@alphadelta87 4 жыл бұрын

So I'm gonna be seeding overtop crabgrass that I've worked on with tenacity the last month. There's still plenty of spots that it's still growing, but would a top dress (peat moss, soil, etc) be necessary? My lawn guy that'll be helping me is bringing top soil for the bare spots, but wasn't sure if it was necessary over the entire lawn. Love following your videos! Thank you for all the help you provide.

@sonycrack1 4 жыл бұрын

Great video needed to watch it a couple more times.

@shsechas 2 жыл бұрын

I have to many trees surrounding my property which turns my grass to moss. I have done all these steps before and for the remainder of the summer the lawn looks awesome. 2 seasons later. Back to the moss taking over the lawn. Cut down a few trees and it wouldn't matter as there are tons of trees blocking the sun all over. However if sun is not the issue. This is a great video.

@strawberrymochiiz 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Much appreciated. Just seeded a bunch of bare spots last night and was looking for more tips on make the rest of the lawn look more luscious lol.

@RangerDanger66 4 жыл бұрын

no idea how this came up in my recommended but I watched it all anyways lol

@ryanknorrlawncare 4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@lukelogan8539 4 жыл бұрын

Same and I subscribed this guy gonna give me a leg up on the block

@Antattack22 4 жыл бұрын

Same here my front yard looks great but my backyard not so good had a bad spot along my fence line that just wont grow

@InAltum. 4 жыл бұрын

Same, haha. I actually needed tips on it which makes it even weirder that it was recommended.

@lauralei400 4 жыл бұрын

I had been researching lawn-related items on Google is why. Remember, they are watching us👀

@AJLogan-by2lr 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! I've been trying to figure out what I need to do for the overseeding process through watching many videos. This video breaks it all down for me. Thank you. Love the content!

@ryanknorrlawncare 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help. I appreciate the comment

@TheLawnReview Жыл бұрын

You nailed it, fantastic video and great content. Love how clear, concise, and to point you are.

@keithhughes2104 3 жыл бұрын

I live in France but found this video incredibly useful, thanks Ryan.

@Garanon5 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t know why this showed up in my recommendations but this was a cool vid. Thanks for the info

@randygreen007 3 жыл бұрын

Check out his music!

@Autonomousgardener 4 жыл бұрын

When I bought my house I eventually sheet mulched away all of the grass and planted a food forest. I then gave away my lawnmower to my brother-in-law who still uses it today. What is nice about this approach is that now, in a very small city lot, I grow hundreds of pounds of fruit and vegetables. When I need grass clippings for compost I need only wait until the weekend and my neighbors cut them, bag them up for me, and leave them on the road for me to pick up. They are very nice. While they mow their lawns I enjoy watching them work to make half my compost for me. I often read a book in the shade of a pear tree and drink tea. Before I put in the food forest I wouldn't have been very healthy eating the grass. But now I have about 80 species of edible plants growing every season. This generally costs about 15 hours of work a season between starting plants, planting, and harvest. I don't tend to water my garden so I also get savings on the water bill. Thanks for the lovely lawns.

@WILDBOYZ 4 жыл бұрын

The Autonomous Gardener nailed it!

@maverick_trail 4 жыл бұрын

"Before I put in the food forest I wouldn't have been very healthy eating the grass." You rode the short bus in school didn't you?

@Autonomousgardener 4 жыл бұрын

@@maverick_trail I'm sorry the point was very clear to you. I will restate this in words you might better understand. A Food Forest is less work than a lawn. A Food Forest is less expensive than a lawn. A Food forest pays are at a rate higher than any stock over your lifetime. A Food forest is better than a lawn in every measurable way.

@Autonomousgardener 2 жыл бұрын

@@trumptookthevaccine1679 Lawns are boring and involved and provide no value.

@djratino 2 жыл бұрын

I do lawn care and landscaping in my neighborhood. I burn off dead areas in the yard if it's safe at the time. I put down a thin layer of topsoil in bags. I add my fescue and rye seeds. I sprinkle a little starter fertilizer. I rake it in good. I water the area, then add a layer of pine straw. It doesn't choke the ground as bad as hay straw. That's been working for me in the spring time.

@TunafishSmoothie 2 жыл бұрын

First of all, a big thanks to Ryan, I have learned so much from you. I have a question about aeration: I have been using a Brinly (PA-48BH) plug aerator for a few years now. It is a tow-behind plug aerator. In the spring and fall when mowing, and when it is not too wet or dry, I hook it up to the tractor during mowing (just one time, if that isn't clear...). It seems to pull up plugs, but I haven't used anything else, and have no idea how it compares to the rental units (like in this video). Do the rental units do a better job (deeper, more complete plugs)? Or am I doing OK with my current unit? How would I know? Any help / advice is appreciated.

@thejarrod123 4 жыл бұрын

3:30 I’ve never heard of the screwdriver test. I’ll have to try that.

@clintg9508 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, as previously mentioned: Well spoken, very clear with good detail. Will be following your advice here in Canada. Cheers!

@ryanknorrlawncare 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@nheather 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Couple of questions - my small garden has mature oak trees (common woods, not mine) backing onto it which means it suffers from shade and leaf fall in the autumn (fall). Because of the leaf fall which covers the lawn on a daily basis, they are replaced almost as quickly as they are removed, the lawn suffers during autumn and then winter. In this case would it be better to do over-seeding in spring and if so when would you suggest, April? (temperate northern hemisphere, UK) - you don’t mention birds, do you not find that when you put seeds down you are simply inviting birds to come and feast, how do you stop this?

@TheBdemba16 4 жыл бұрын

You are a lawn pro, without a doubt! Much needed advice

@MaestroRevHardy 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Nice Nice Easy to understand You are definitely gifted Thank you for all of that good info Blessings From Virginia

@iainet 4 жыл бұрын

. I’m just about to start overseeing my lawn with perennial rye here in the UK 🇬🇧 There’s some great advice and good tips in your video Ryan. Many thanks.

@giacomopeters9988 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You give some great advice. My lawn is well-established with one poor area in shade. The lawn is very sparse and has various weeds. Suggestion for seed type?

@daburg8110 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. My lawn hasn't been aerated in probably 6-7 years and has some rough spots. I had my lawn aerated last Saturday so its been a couple days. I used a 3 in 1 Scotts Turf Builder (fertilizer/ seed and soil builder) on it today and then watered a bit. I really don't think there was enough seed in the 3 and 1 bag, so I am curious if I should do a straight overseeding on the lawn tomorrow and then do a starter fertilizer again a few days after that? Let me know what you think. Thanks, appreciate it. Tim

@clydedenby1436 4 жыл бұрын

This guys yard makes the surrounding yards truly look like mine, crap.

@Teddibere1 4 жыл бұрын

Lol Clyde...mine too!! Teddy UK.

@KarenDBrame 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@jamessandford5435 3 жыл бұрын

Did NOT realise the importance of regular mowing! Thanks Ryan! 👍

@coyotestickers 3 жыл бұрын

Way to go man. This youtube channel is impressive. You are probably making more here than running your Lawn Care business. Keep it up! Great work.

@BBMercantile 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! I really appreciate the quick but thorough run through

@GrandNational66 3 жыл бұрын

Im in Canada where we have 4 seasons & i seed just before snow fall yearly.

@xXdyingfaithXx 3 жыл бұрын

Me, I will do this myself. Me after watching this video: I wonder how much it would cost to have someone else do this for me

@sarahlieu8813 3 жыл бұрын

Around 400-500$

@chybet4022 3 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣🤣😂

@MrDg2400 3 жыл бұрын

$400-$500 😳

@eddcain 3 жыл бұрын

I was literally thinking this before I read the comments 🤣🤣🤣

@chingonyayo 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@ArbitraryLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Is it a good idea to core aerate before mowing so as to speed up the breakdown of those plugs with the mower blade?

@orgullodelaciudad 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan! If I have to level the land with sand before reseeding, can it be detrimental to the seed? Or do you recommend leveling with sand once the ryegrass has grown? Thanks

@dvxAznxvb 4 жыл бұрын

One thing I will do since I only have a riding tractor is to use an articulating hedge trimmer to cut my new grass so I don't end up putting too much weight on the yard I know smaller mowers are not as expensive but you gotta convince the wife that I don't need a secondary mower

@producerk8247 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@heavymechanic2 4 жыл бұрын

Thats funny because I use my walk behind more than the tractor, it does a nicer job and the dr wants me to get plenty of exercise.

@yoly507 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I’m definitely doing this in the fall. I’m in South Jersey and our weather has been pretty crazy. But we don’t get snow like we used to but we get a lot of rain.

@kennymichaeljoebananasc9400 4 жыл бұрын

Yoly507, also South Jersey just outside of Philadelphia Pa. My lawn is a mix of grasses, clover and crabgrass. Even with all of that this yard is emerald green in May. I would love my yard to look like his, but, ai dont want to obsess over a patch of clover here and there

@hdubbs9174 2 жыл бұрын

We have a tiny garden, mostly filled with flowers and veg, but I really would like the tiny bit of grass we have to be nice. Thank you for the advice.