How to Fix an Ugly Lawn - Killing Lawn Weeds

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  • @drnh4444
    @drnh4444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I had a lawn once that was virtually all clover. It was beautiful to be honest. Always succulent and lush green. Great job buddy. Really enjoying your videos. So glad to see someone who isn't over dramatic and not shouting

  • @estherlista
    @estherlista 4 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    That's my lawn!! 95% weed and 5% bermuda grass!

  • @ExoticForeign
    @ExoticForeign 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I’m in Georgia too I am so glad you said that, that means you understand how crazy this weather can be and middle GA grass is no joke!!!

  • @LifeLessOrdinary
    @LifeLessOrdinary 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Wanted to thank you Doc for all your videos. I started last spring and turned my 100% weed back yard, into beautiful Bermuda grass.

  • @ericbeckman4608
    @ericbeckman4608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +577

    So, does anyone else wish that Doc was their neighbor? :-)

    • @chasingthefish9042
      @chasingthefish9042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      No. I want my lawn to be the best one 😆

  • @ricardorangel2454
    @ricardorangel2454 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    this is what i'm looking for for long time, fortunately i follow your renovation video in the test patch and is working very well, plant new seeds, now i'm dealing with some weeds as i'm following your bermuda guide and no pre-emerge in the first year, so let the winter take care and put the pre-emerge next year or later november, i'm in Texas so winter gets here mid December

  • @gregzimmerman6864
    @gregzimmerman6864 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I finally received all the products needed through Amazon, about 550.00 ish including a cheapish backpack and spreader. We have a little rain here in Oklahoma so I am waiting until I have 2 days of no rain weather. Wish me luck!

  • @geezyboyjan8245
    @geezyboyjan8245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought my first home and its 90 percent weeds, thank you for the information

  • @Dr.A.Rosenberg
    @Dr.A.Rosenberg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so glad that Doc is my neighbor.

  • @akselbanuelos8246
    @akselbanuelos8246 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Job... quick question did you do this during the winter or summer meaning 50' to 30 degrees or higher temperatures

  • @RaggityDoll
    @RaggityDoll 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I thoroughly enjoyed the HD graphics

  • @riflebear1711
    @riflebear1711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you also link for part 2 and part 3 please? Sucks having to search through a ton of videos.

  • @juliovazquez82
    @juliovazquez82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It will be nice if you do a follow up video. showing all the product that you have use.

  • @Reck1e5s
    @Reck1e5s 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This is exactly what i needed to get my yard on track! Thanks Doc!

  • @dottierogers4625
    @dottierogers4625 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you look at my ugly lawn? Your a miracle worker!

  • @danielseaton984
    @danielseaton984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want a single grass lawn. But, my neighbor’s lawn is Zoysia and has taken over about a third of my front lawn. The Zoysia is so thick that I can barely push my self-propelled mower through it. I think that I have lost the battle for a Bermuda lawn. My backyard Bermuda is being displaced by Fescue. Defeated!

  • @juliewander3234
    @juliewander3234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Same process for St. Augustine? In Dallas. Sounds like weather in GA about the same as here

  • @MilkyWayGalaxyy
    @MilkyWayGalaxyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am a complete newbie to Lawncare. Never really cared about my lawn before and still don't. But I would like to make it look a little better for cheap and no hassle.
    I have lots of weeds, dandelions, purple things, poppyseeds etc. It's a mess. Is there a one time thing I can spray on it to get rid of most of it?
    I really don't want to keep buying stuff and wasting time on it. I have a really small lawn filled with critters, insects, skunks, rabbits, etc that chew it up.
    My neighbors have nice lawns and don't seem to do any annual maintenance in terms of weeds. So can you treat it once and never again to get most of them out?

  • @jasonc5021
    @jasonc5021 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Q4 product seemed to work really well on crabgrass. I’m surprised it actually killed it, since its more of a control product and not a killer. I’ve used other products that stated control, what they did was suppressed the crabgrass which work but not as good as a product that kills. MSMA 6 Plus works awesome .

  • @JB-kx9bx
    @JB-kx9bx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I put my late summer pre-emergent out a few weeks too late. My lawn has a buffet of weeds half of which look like from something you see in a jungle 😅

  • @jimmaffett4992
    @jimmaffett4992 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hey doc. Came across your page a. year ago and it has done wonders for my yard. Looking forward to your new project. Was wondering if you could identify the weeds as you go? Some of the grassy weeds all look the same.

  • @chachab9239
    @chachab9239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m here awaiting your arrival to treat my monster lawn too. 🤗🤗😹

  • @MrMannyboy329
    @MrMannyboy329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everything thing is for Bermuda grass, will this work for centipede grass?

  • @mikehoy1594
    @mikehoy1594 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Hi Doc!!! Great series on fixing an ugly lawn. So very, very informative and instructional. However, here in Southeast Texas it is more common to have San Augustine grass instead of Bermuda. My question is whether this same procedure will work on San Augustine as opposed to Bermuda? Any insight will be GREATLY appreciated.

  • @aussie2uGA
    @aussie2uGA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Curious if you can spread pre-emergent granules FIRST, as rain is every day, then spray for existing weeds in the next day or two? Are the pre-emergent granules affected by post emergent spray herbicide?

  • @gaffle-411
    @gaffle-411 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your lawn is INSANE!

  • @t.c.canales3358
    @t.c.canales3358 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was on e high tech graphic! My mind was blown!

  • @joesteffe6155
    @joesteffe6155 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Same question as b4 will this work on St Augastine and in Florida ??

  • @jessebradshaw9848
    @jessebradshaw9848 ปีที่แล้ว

    My front yard is Bermuda and my backyard is Zoysia. The Bermuda sod has been down for 25 years and the Zoysia sod for two years. Can your process be applied to Zoysia? All of a sudden I've had significant weeds in the Bermuda. Not sure why but I'm going to apply your process.

  • @SurfDan5
    @SurfDan5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Very educational.

  • @markhughes1587
    @markhughes1587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm wanting to overseed a 3 blend fine fescue lawn (flagstaff, az). what would be the best timing to apply your pre emergent treatment and be able to allow the new fescue seeds to germinate. Do you have a way to communicate on your website? Email?

  • @MusiqTruth
    @MusiqTruth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had trees removed in my backyard snd Kentucky bluegrass thrown down just over a year ago. The entire area is nothing but weeds. I don’t even think there’s actually grass. I’m still picking out rocks and the now dead left over roots. Help.

  • @4theloveofDub
    @4theloveofDub 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So I have 90% weeds and want fescue like my neighbors. What time of the year would I do this in northern South Carolina for fescue? Still early fall?

  • @yannip2083
    @yannip2083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    EXCELLENT channel. Thank you so much.

  • @claykc
    @claykc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How much can I build up the low spots in my lawn at a time? I am scalping this week before heavy rains hit. Want to level a bit next time we have a few clear days

  • @XerxesX.
    @XerxesX. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look so what should i do first toy lawn that’s screaming with weeds what bag should i put

  • @jbughart2877
    @jbughart2877 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just started watching your videos. I'm in Houston TX. My backyard is Bermuda & the weeds are coming in. BUT.... I've been putting only organic products on my lawn because I have lots of butterflies, birds, hummingbirds, etc and don't want to harm anything beneficial. I haven't looked at any of your other videos yet, so was wondering if you help people who have organic lawns? PS: this video is super helpful because my front lawn is not organic!! I know, I know, doesnt make sense, does it!!

  • @lorikrafft8197
    @lorikrafft8197 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a super terrible lawn. I bought this property two years ago the house was built in 1918 it was used as a rental property for the last five years before I bought it full of weeds stickers crabgrass many different kinds of grass and on top of that I have a silver maple and a mulberry tree they’re both ugly and send up shoots and the roots from the silver maple are sticking up everywhere and it’s August help

  • @krystle1018
    @krystle1018 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who should I buy my grass seed from? I live in NY. Should I get a Kentucky blue grass and fine fescue mix? My front lawn is full sun part of my back yard is shade. I hate buying grass seed that has weed seed in it, soooo annoying!

  • @somenygaard
    @somenygaard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:37 That’s an incredible yard. If I didn’t know any better I’d have said it was fake!
    I just bought a house with a neglected yard is it a problem to continue mowing shortly before I spray? Or should I spray first before I give it a mow? I’m in an area where not mowing for a bit isn’t a problem other than being unsightly. Thanks!

  • @CommonGuy
    @CommonGuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wish you had one on St. Augustine!!!

    • @richg4945
      @richg4945 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I Agree!

  • @MrJoelelectric
    @MrJoelelectric 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hey Doc. Great video as always.
    Can you tell me the in order steps for this one day application. Are you going to spray first, then apply the granular PE and PGFC? I would think after spraying you wouldn’t want to walk on lawn.
    Thanks

  • @Krucifixo206
    @Krucifixo206 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will this method work for grasses in the Pacific Northwest region?

  • @kyrstinkrause3159
    @kyrstinkrause3159 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I do this same treatment with fescue?

  • @chuckpalmer3926
    @chuckpalmer3926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Look forward to this project. I have an area on my property that I’d like to do the same thing.

  • @pricesbbq6261
    @pricesbbq6261 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Doc I planted a little over a half of an acre of Sahara Bermuda mid May in North Carolina when can I spray for weeds a lot of broadleaf weeds along with some grass type weeds

    • @HowTowithDoc
      @HowTowithDoc  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You should be good to treat it.

    • @pricesbbq6261
      @pricesbbq6261 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HowTowithDoc any recommendations I’m thinking MSMA

  • @rachelbaldwin6281
    @rachelbaldwin6281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello there DOC!! I am so excited to see a change in my lawn after going through all of the steps you have set up for me. I just finished buying all products from Amazon, but could not purchase the Q4 weed killer. Apparently , the Q4 is not able to be delivered to my address in Northeast Florida ( Yulee to be exact ). do you know why? Are the chemicals illegal to use in this area? I'd like to start treatments very soon, so was wondering if you could recommend another weed killer comparable to the Q4? Thank you in advance and I'll be sure to keep you updated on the progress of my lawn. ( I'll be taking video/pictures throughout the whole process). Can't Wait!!!

  • @Nilocsemliw
    @Nilocsemliw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do I do this with cool season lawns? The website only mentions Bermuda.

  • @marcuschef
    @marcuschef 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I do this treatment at this time of year in New England or should I wait until next year?

  • @1LASTAT
    @1LASTAT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you make a plan for me for the Maryland.

  • @patriciadavis229
    @patriciadavis229 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m totally confused. I live in South Alabama, Foley to be exact. You just described my lawn of weeds. I have the kill product in my basket, but not sure which pre-emergent or fertilizer to use? I have no idea what grass was here but know for sure it’s not Bermuda. I’m an active senior and one day seems like a winner to me. Help.

  • @robbieross926
    @robbieross926 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Doc - Can't get the sprayers from Ama zon or the PGF complete to try this on my lawn. I am in Georgia and I feel like I am running out of time to perform this fix. Any other hose end sprayers you recommend?

  • @ericalewis1084
    @ericalewis1084 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My grass is basically dead and I have weeds. I pulled quite a bit last year and will need to pull up the rest soon. I'm in California. For my lawn to look nice and healthy, I just need to kill the weeds, put down preemergent, and soil?

  • @Hercislas
    @Hercislas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Do u need to do a soil test? Or this treatment is assuming they have good soil

    • @HowTowithDoc
      @HowTowithDoc  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Always helps at ANYTIME... but not doing one

    • @j0.ZEF-Who
      @j0.ZEF-Who 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HowTowithDoc What if your yard is 100% weeds ? Just bought 3 months ago first house living on budget .... should I seed after or before feed if I follow plan?

  • @samuraioodon
    @samuraioodon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hello doc, what if my lawn is pretty much dead. im going to kill it completely. should i then put pre emergent and reseed/lawn starter and water? thank you, im also here in north texas! thanks

  • @RaulTorresMorfin
    @RaulTorresMorfin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My front lawn is mostly common bermuda but it has some patches of Tiff bermuda.....it does not look even, looks bad, specially when cut short...what should I do?

  • @krystle1018
    @krystle1018 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s annoying that the Q4 plus turf herbicide, can’t be shipping to NY, unless you’re licensed

  • @gschady
    @gschady 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sip your beer EVERY time he says ACKshully .. ACKshully sip it and you'll NEVER ACKshully finish the video ACKSHULLY

  • @delsaviob
    @delsaviob 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Liked before I watched. Know it’s going to be a good video. Thanks.

  • @phunkysai
    @phunkysai 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Doc, this series is exactly what I needed.....

  • @doreenjames8491
    @doreenjames8491 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good morning are you still talking care of lawn?

  • @jlabno1
    @jlabno1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Doc great video. I’m in the Midwest do I use the same products for my lawn which I assume is bluegrass?

  • @JM-yx1lm
    @JM-yx1lm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I sure want to see the rest of this project asap

  • @goodnatured3925
    @goodnatured3925 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does weed killer and fertilizer have a shelf life?

  • @mikelopapa8139
    @mikelopapa8139 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you know after the 4 days you let the treatment settle?

  • @alanhuntington1593
    @alanhuntington1593 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can the ugly Bermuda lawn fix method be applied to cool season lawns too?

  • @rubykautz7670
    @rubykautz7670 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Help Dic- I live in Fresno CA, and my lawn is terrible- I’ve tried to remove all the goat heads but now there is bur stickers:( I paid my lawn keeper $550. To kill the weeds and plant new seed but it still terrible and I’m not throwing away more money and I’m thinking that I need to just blade the whole thing and bring in new healthy soil??? Am I overreacting? Probably but I’m desperate to have a decent lawn for my grandkids. I want them to be able to run and play without getting stickers in their feet! What should I do with this? Can I rent some kind of machine with a mini blade in it so I can remove the top few inches of crap and haul it off and bring in healthy top soil and then level and seed? Please HELP😬

  • @pamelascott3184
    @pamelascott3184 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in California, and my front yard is horrible. I want a beautiful yard. But I know the yard is full of weeds, and dandelions the surface dirt is hard even when it's wet. It looks hard. My question is this what can I do to get my yard to what I know it can be? I've paid gardeners and they've charged me to spray the yard with weed killer, but even with them I have the same issues. So now both my husband and have chosen to do it ourselves. Don't I need to till the yard at some time to breakup the hard packed dirt?

  • @Murc_roadster
    @Murc_roadster 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Our front yard is usually dirt but we had an excessive amount of rain this last week in West Texas. How can I kill everything at once. I cut it all and it's all growing back

  • @bradleyporter5844
    @bradleyporter5844 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I do this application in the Spring?

  • @rickthain8538
    @rickthain8538 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I use this method and these products on Zoysia? My lawn is 3 acres of Zoysia and 80% weeds like your neighbor. I'm in South Carolina. I do have sprinkler system, but also getting large bare spots. Thanks for your help. Love your video

    • @HowTowithDoc
      @HowTowithDoc  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Covered: www.howtowithdoc.com/kill-lawn-weeds/

  • @Quickstepz-OG
    @Quickstepz-OG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have come to a cross road Doc!
    If I don't get some type of water sprinkler set up. My Bermuda is guna struggle with me hand watering it.

  • @CrossingJourney
    @CrossingJourney 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing. But what’s the next step or video? Checked your channel and can’t find the next one after this.

  • @docsteve309
    @docsteve309 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Doc...can I use this plan on my out of control zoysia lawn?

  • @riflebear1711
    @riflebear1711 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where the link for the weed spray?

  • @riflebear1711
    @riflebear1711 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also no link for the square footage calculator

  • @juanitahernandez9298
    @juanitahernandez9298 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this remedy good for Turf Grass too? Buffalo grass

  • @lorelei1852
    @lorelei1852 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does this work with other grasses such as fescue grasses?

  • @debbievillareal5193
    @debbievillareal5193 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    In Texas with the weather at highs 92 and lows 60 in the month of October could I apply this treatment?

  • @BigAlby
    @BigAlby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Almost sounds like you created a new word. “Berbeautiful”

    • @BigAlby
      @BigAlby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      .41 sec.

  • @ivyhernandez2526
    @ivyhernandez2526 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So, About how much money is needed to get this result?

  • @jonhawkins2374
    @jonhawkins2374 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Doc , where can I get a leveling tool for my yard??? Please!!!

  • @brittneylambert7950
    @brittneylambert7950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I live in TX and have a yard that I am trying to get under control. Would you recommend doing the kill, prevent, feed now and then also putting out a pre emergent closer towards October?

  • @bwaldrep11
    @bwaldrep11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We live in Tennessee with tall fescue. Are there any adjustments that I need to make with the suggestions from this video? obviously we are doing this the same type of yr. Thanks

  • @WhittyPics
    @WhittyPics 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish I lived next door to you Doc. I am going to hit the Pre E a little harder this fall so maybe I won't be having to fight all the POA ANNUA next spring

  • @viardrums
    @viardrums 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hey Doc! Love your channel! Gotta an unusual (maybe) question... How do you recommend keeping Bermuda OUT of perimeter/flower beds?

  • @estherlista
    @estherlista 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any suggestion to kill bermuda grass creeping in the flower bed?

  • @curtislewis5437
    @curtislewis5437 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looking forward to the application video! My Bermuda need's help.👍

  • @BooYahPower
    @BooYahPower 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With it being nearly 90 degrees, are you not worried about volatilization and killing small trees, shrubs, etc with the amount of 2-4 D in that product

  • @jimanders6666
    @jimanders6666 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video !!

  • @scottsmail369
    @scottsmail369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love your videos Doc! What's the difference between Q4 Plus Turf Herbicide and what i've heard/seen you recommend in some other videos ( 2,4-D Amine)? I live in a similar climate as you and wondering if I could use Amine to do the same thing.

  • @wjm988
    @wjm988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    whoaa doc! haven't seen you in a while. got the Rona beard going, nice!

  • @michaelwebb57
    @michaelwebb57 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Doc, what surfactant do you recommend?

  • @Disbudgetz
    @Disbudgetz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your videos! I am wondering if this will work for my backyard as I live in southern coastal NC and my builder put Bermuda grass seed in backyard but it really is nothing but weeds and maybe 10% actual Bermuda?

  • @bodhisativaa
    @bodhisativaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was told weeds are really good for soil and if you leave them for a while it will turn the soil into very fertile soil.

  • @TheWalkerjrc
    @TheWalkerjrc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I do this to a newly seeded lawn????? I have the South Carolina bouquet of weeds. I think I have at least 8 different types of weeds. I planted Black Jack seed.

    • @HowTowithDoc
      @HowTowithDoc  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Covered: www.howtowithdoc.com/kill-lawn-weeds/

  • @danmartin8988
    @danmartin8988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does this work in hot locations like Texas?

  • @Chu_on_This
    @Chu_on_This 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where's the link for the area calculator? It's not on your website.

    • @HowTowithDoc
      @HowTowithDoc  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just put it up. Forgot. Thanks

  • @tamarabaumgartner4865
    @tamarabaumgartner4865 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much. Very helpful

  • @Lawn_Care_Lounge_tv_uk
    @Lawn_Care_Lounge_tv_uk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    what can we used in the uk to fill the insects seems we cant get anything part from Nemasys