Glad it was helpful George! :-) It was a fun one to make. Literally when I was putting it together, my goal was to take a boring topic and make it at least somewhat entertaining to watch. Appreciate you watching the content sir. 🙏😎
Great vid Ron , I put lime down in early April and the soil tests were quite good after. I will be testing again next week to see if anything else is needed & this added info will very be helpful , def learned some new stuff in this vid. I do not expect much change with my soil given we have not had much rain up here this season but always best to keep checking. Great info and content as usual Ron.
@@RonHenry yeah , the rain typically moves that PH for me given we have fairly acidic rain up here and we have not gotten much this season. But never know , I always like to check it a few times per season and the various lawn chemicals could probably affect the level as well.
Ron I was wondering if you considered doing a comparison vid of the battery sprayers you have used and showing the routine maintenance to keep them working best. I have the 4 gallon Sprayers Plus one myself but definitely curious about other options , it does the job but I think mine may have a defective battery because it never held a charge or worked as long as many purport. Just wondering if you would ever do such a vid ? Keep up the great content.
It's a good idea Manchester 777. I'll have to put some thought into how something like that can be made interesting to watch. Depending on the level of use, batteries do have to be replaced occasionally. The battery in my Flowzone Typhoon 2 has been going strong for a while but I imagine I'll likely have to replace it in a year or 2 once it stops holding a good charge. Outside of that, I make it a point to rinse the spreader out after using it. Most of the products I spray don't quickly form deposits but it's still a good idea. Appreciate you watching.
@@RonHenry thanks for the info , I do have to replace the battery it seems ; mine never held the best charge or worked nearly long as other people have said with theirs so may have been defective from the off. If you could figure a way to do a sprayer vid to your liking i would def watch. I am curious about the pros and cons of the ones you used , which you would recommend and just going over the maintenance. Especially since I do not see much content about the sprayers themselves or their upkeep.
@@RonHenry nice , i might be in the market for one of those given the experience I have had with mine. I would def watch a vid comparing those and the maintenance. And even though it is not that important I do like the look / appearance of the Flowzone Typhoon much more than the model I have.
New to the channel that grass looks fake it’s so nice… been watching your videos for about a weak just ordered dethatcher I bet it’s never been done to this lawn also got my iron and micro nutrients will eventually eating your C carbon kit but have to wait a bit also in Ga
Just subscribed. Good info. I was wondering how much of a Ph increase one could expect if applying at the 40 lbs per 1,000 sq ft rate? Any ballpark ideas? I need to raise my Ph my 1.0. Thanks
It's difficult to say. Every lawn responds a bit differently. Your best bet is to make your lime application and measure pH in 3 - 4 months to see how the soil responds.
As usual, nice job Ron. Additionally, I would point out that pH adjustment with lime can be a slow process (months ???) and is not permanent. Reapplications may be required every couple of years based on subsequent soil tests. I'd also suggest folks wear dust masks as the dust can aggravate respiratory systems. Now, about that drink...
All great points Richard; especially about the dust mask. I saw a movement in my pH from an application made in Feb, so planned to do this one to further move levels in the right direction. I'll test again in the fall and see where things are. Appreciate you chiming in sir!
I’m digging sprinkler heads and covered in red mud! My wife asked if we should get a bag of lime to ‘take care of the problem’. Joking obviously. 😊 I asked if we need calcitic or dolomitic. She didn’t get it. 😂
Thats hilarious Ron! You had lime fruit when talking about limestone. Ironically the lime fruit has strong acid which would have the exact opposite effect on pH compared to the calcium and magnesium carbonate in limestone.
Thanks for watching SMK. I wanted to have a fun prop and a pile of limestone isn't nearly as interesting. Not to mention that it wouldn't work well in a margarita. 😂 So even though the video is about raising pH, the astute viewer would know it was really a 2 in 1. 😎 3 in 1 if you count the drink.
Great video, how soon do you know that the lime is working efficiently? Will the lawn green up a little or do you need to take another soil test? Thanks
@@RonHenry ok, thanks. I have another question if you don't mind. I was trying figure the math so I'm trying to get the right amount down. I 13'000sq ft I need 12lbs per 1,000 ft I have a 50lbs bad of lime pellets. How many bags would I need? I'm thinking about 3/12 bags 4 wouldn't hurt. I done a soil test the ph is low. I don't have the number in front of at the moment. Thanks
Good afternoon question on soil test results my pH 6.7 but phosphorus is very high on chart 87 ppm and zinc is 40.7 ppm is there anything/product to lower ? Live in Pennsylvania
Hi Tim D. I would make it a point to not use fertilizers that contain large amounts of phosphorus in them. If you want to lower it, the easiest way is to start bagging your clippings. I wouldn't do that though. I'd just not add anymore phosphorus to your lawn.
Both types of lime has magnesium the dolomitic has slightly more it’s not a huge amount. Neither Magnesium or Calcium neutralizes the acid it’s the bicarbonate that does the job
Heya Jacob. I separate the application of lime and fertilizer by a few weeks. I apply the lime first. I'll test again in the fall. Thanks for watching.
Know of any good dog repent products. Just bought a house that was overgrown got everything looking nice now and had a lady stop and had her dog poop on my lawn. I guess all the things I am learning is working. 🤔🙂 lol… Thanks for any info you can give…👍👊
Hi Gene. Not really. I would ask her to not have her dog poop on your lawn or at least pick up the droppings a minimum. I've heard of people putting pepper and other repellants in the lawn but they might seriously irritate the dog. I'd just ask her nicely to stop. Appreciate you watching. 🙏😎
Nice work. Im a little over that with the 500lbs I applied in this video. I’ll test in the fall and see how things are moving. Appreciate you chiming in. 🙏☝️
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Wow Ron I learned more in this video then any of the other lawn videos in the past month!
Excellent job dude!
Glad it was helpful George! :-) It was a fun one to make. Literally when I was putting it together, my goal was to take a boring topic and make it at least somewhat entertaining to watch. Appreciate you watching the content sir. 🙏😎
That does make it easier to know which to use. Thanks for the tip. You'll have to share some of that juice at the end of this video.
Will do man. We'll have to get together and knock a few back. Thanks for watching!
Not only did we get the protective eyewear shot, we also saw that Ron enjoys himself a cold drank.👍😎
And we got the open mouthed surprise smile thumbnail :) this was a good one
It's summertime LG. Given the topics, I thought a margarita was great idea. 😎 Thanks for watching!
Thanks Lebron! Glad you like the video and thumbnail. Appreciate you watching.
Another classic has just been made!!!!
Thanks Mr. Green thumb. I appreciate it 😎
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ANOTHER GREAT INFORMATIVE VIDEO 💯💯💯
Glad you enjoyed it Wize guy. Thanks for watching!
Awesome video again Ron.
Appreciate it Luis
Great video, Ron!
Thanks so much SoiLab. Means a ton coming from you guys! 😎
Thank you for this wonderful information Ron Henry
You're very welcome Marcel Flo. I appreciate you watching the content. Thanks for the support.
You got some mad knife skills there Ron.. Master Chef quality 👍🏻😁
Thanks Pacific. The knife needs a good sharpening though. :-)
I'm waiting on my soil test results from Clemson, so this video is right on time. Much appreciated!
Glad it was helpful Thomas. Thanks for watching.
That’s awesome, this video was in perfect timing. Thank you so much for your quality vids and explaining it so well
You're so welcome. Glad you're getting value out of it Daniel's. I appreciate it.
Great vid Ron , I put lime down in early April and the soil tests were quite good after. I will be testing again next week to see if anything else is needed & this added info will very be helpful , def learned some new stuff in this vid. I do not expect much change with my soil given we have not had much rain up here this season but always best to keep checking. Great info and content as usual Ron.
Nice Alex B. It'll be interesting to see how much your pH has moved (if at all) in the months since your last test. Thanks for watching man.
@@RonHenry yeah , the rain typically moves that PH for me given we have fairly acidic rain up here and we have not gotten much this season. But never know , I always like to check it a few times per season and the various lawn chemicals could probably affect the level as well.
Another Great video Sensei Ron! I'm ordering soiltest kit today! Nice touch with the limes at the end! 😎🍈🍈
Thanks Donnell. Just having a bit of fun with the content. I appreciate you watching sir.
Another great and timely video. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it Papa Mows Low. Appreciate you watching.
Great info Ron! Lawn looks amazing. Enjoyed how you presented the information in the video
Glad it was helpful Andy! Tried to make a normally boring topic somewhat interesting to watch. I appreciate the support.
@@RonHenry You nailed it in that regard! Short, to the point and interesting to watch
Great info, Ron. Additional nfo regarding setting for Scotts rotary? Thats what I have. Thanx
Hmm.. I would check the bag label. There should be a setting on there. Worst case you'll have to use a conversion chart.
Love your videos and editing Ron 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks so much Lawn Sensei! I really appreciate it.
Lawn is in mood for some lemonade 😎
Yes it is gautam totekar! Gotta give it what it wants. It's summertime after all. :-)
That's Limenificent 👌🏽
Most definitely Issac!
Great video Ron.
Thanks so much David. Appreciate you watching the content.
Ron I was wondering if you considered doing a comparison vid of the battery sprayers you have used and showing the routine maintenance to keep them working best. I have the 4 gallon Sprayers Plus one myself but definitely curious about other options , it does the job but I think mine may have a defective battery because it never held a charge or worked as long as many purport. Just wondering if you would ever do such a vid ? Keep up the great content.
It's a good idea Manchester 777. I'll have to put some thought into how something like that can be made interesting to watch. Depending on the level of use, batteries do have to be replaced occasionally. The battery in my Flowzone Typhoon 2 has been going strong for a while but I imagine I'll likely have to replace it in a year or 2 once it stops holding a good charge. Outside of that, I make it a point to rinse the spreader out after using it. Most of the products I spray don't quickly form deposits but it's still a good idea. Appreciate you watching.
@@RonHenry thanks for the info , I do have to replace the battery it seems ; mine never held the best charge or worked nearly long as other people have said with theirs so may have been defective from the off. If you could figure a way to do a sprayer vid to your liking i would def watch. I am curious about the pros and cons of the ones you used , which you would recommend and just going over the maintenance. Especially since I do not see much content about the sprayers themselves or their upkeep.
@@Manchester77OT I have the Chapin and Flowzone which would make fora pretty good comparison.
@@RonHenry nice , i might be in the market for one of those given the experience I have had with mine. I would def watch a vid comparing those and the maintenance. And even though it is not that important I do like the look / appearance of the Flowzone Typhoon much more than the model I have.
Would love video on lowering PH! Great job as always!
Great point Scott. It would be all talking head since I don't have high pH soil. I wouldn't be able to demonstrate applying anything.
There is this one from last year that gives a few options: th-cam.com/video/8HiNsATUjR4/w-d-xo.html
New to the channel that grass looks fake it’s so nice… been watching your videos for about a weak just ordered dethatcher I bet it’s never been done to this lawn also got my iron and micro nutrients will eventually eating your C carbon kit but have to wait a bit also in Ga
Very cool. Appreciate you watching the content!
Just subscribed. Good info. I was wondering how much of a Ph increase one could expect if applying at the 40 lbs per 1,000 sq ft rate? Any ballpark ideas? I need to raise my Ph my 1.0. Thanks
It's difficult to say. Every lawn responds a bit differently. Your best bet is to make your lime application and measure pH in 3 - 4 months to see how the soil responds.
Nice video, Ron. But damn, sharpen that knife!
It does need a freshening up Jordan. 😂 Thanks for watching!
As usual, nice job Ron. Additionally, I would point out that pH adjustment with lime can be a slow process (months ???) and is not permanent. Reapplications may be required every couple of years based on subsequent soil tests. I'd also suggest folks wear dust masks as the dust can aggravate respiratory systems. Now, about that drink...
All great points Richard; especially about the dust mask. I saw a movement in my pH from an application made in Feb, so planned to do this one to further move levels in the right direction. I'll test again in the fall and see where things are. Appreciate you chiming in sir!
I’m digging sprinkler heads and covered in red mud! My wife asked if we should get a bag of lime to ‘take care of the problem’. Joking obviously. 😊 I asked if we need calcitic or dolomitic. She didn’t get it. 😂
Hahahaha. That's a good one James.
Thats hilarious Ron! You had lime fruit when talking about limestone. Ironically the lime fruit has strong acid which would have the exact opposite effect on pH compared to the calcium and magnesium carbonate in limestone.
Thanks for watching SMK. I wanted to have a fun prop and a pile of limestone isn't nearly as interesting. Not to mention that it wouldn't work well in a margarita. 😂 So even though the video is about raising pH, the astute viewer would know it was really a 2 in 1. 😎 3 in 1 if you count the drink.
I saw you at 9k now 21k wow
Slowly getting there Samuel! Appreciate you watching sir.
Should i apply lime now for low Magnesium or wait until full green
You can do it now
@RonHenry ok thanks can i put lime and fertilizer down same time?
Great video, how soon do you know that the lime is working efficiently? Will the lawn green up a little or do you need to take another soil test? Thanks
I saw the lime reflected in my soil test results 3 months later Eric. The color of the lawn didn’t really change for me.
@@RonHenry ok, thanks. I have another question if you don't mind. I was trying figure the math so I'm trying to get the right amount down. I 13'000sq ft I need 12lbs per 1,000 ft I have a 50lbs bad of lime pellets. How many bags would I need? I'm thinking about 3/12 bags 4 wouldn't hurt. I done a soil test the ph is low. I don't have the number in front of at the moment. Thanks
Mad Scientist, You are having way toooo much fun.. Trufs Up... Fert Down.. StripeAction Forever... Peace ✌
Always Cedrick! Always. Thanks for watching sir. :-)
Where I can found this fertilizer thanks amazing video
Can usually find at a local supply store or Amazon. amzn.to/3vIJXLM
@@RonHenry can I also use it on sozia grass? Thanks
Yes you can. No problem at all on Zoysia.
Great video. Just need to improve on the cutting the lime. Lol
Yessir Timothy! Knife needs a good sharpening. Thanks for watching sir!
Hello Ron
I have a question, what is the cutting height of your TORO 1600?
It’s set to .495” so just under half an inch. Thanks for watching.
Good afternoon question on soil test results my pH 6.7 but phosphorus is very high on chart 87 ppm and zinc is 40.7 ppm is there anything/product to lower ? Live in Pennsylvania
Hi Tim D. I would make it a point to not use fertilizers that contain large amounts of phosphorus in them. If you want to lower it, the easiest way is to start bagging your clippings. I wouldn't do that though. I'd just not add anymore phosphorus to your lawn.
@@RonHenry Thanks!!!!
Both types of lime has magnesium the dolomitic has slightly more it’s not a huge amount. Neither Magnesium or Calcium neutralizes the acid it’s the bicarbonate that does the job
Appreciate you watching!
So Henry, would you apply lime during the growing season while fertilizing? And how long should you wait to retest soil ph
Heya Jacob. I separate the application of lime and fertilizer by a few weeks. I apply the lime first. I'll test again in the fall. Thanks for watching.
Know of any good dog repent products. Just bought a house that was overgrown got everything looking nice now and had a lady stop and had her dog poop on my lawn. I guess all the things I am learning is working. 🤔🙂 lol… Thanks for any info you can give…👍👊
Hi Gene. Not really. I would ask her to not have her dog poop on your lawn or at least pick up the droppings a minimum. I've heard of people putting pepper and other repellants in the lawn but they might seriously irritate the dog. I'd just ask her nicely to stop. Appreciate you watching. 🙏😎
Trying to lower mine :)
Elemental sulfate or citric acid will work for that Tim. You can see the results from here: th-cam.com/video/VPkWzFPwdnY/w-d-xo.html
That Supra 🤩
Thanks Chuck! I like it. :-)
Bro is the Tiger woods of lawn care
Thanks I think? :-)
Do-LOW-mitic
Do LOW mitic. 🤓
Ha that mess Dusty!!! 😎🤘🏼
Yeah it is.. Total dust storm when you're applying it.
Put down like 700 pounds this season 😅
Nice work. Im a little over that with the 500lbs I applied in this video. I’ll test in the fall and see how things are moving. Appreciate you chiming in. 🙏☝️
BALLER!
Thanks man!
Here to upvote for epic thumbnail
Thanks so much Pete. It was a fun one to make. 🙏😎
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Thanks for watching Bermuda Brian
What if I don't want to gently hit the like button? What if I want to hit it HARD?
If you want to hit it hard then hit it hard. :-) Whatever floats your boat.
Lol. You should have cut the lime with the real mower, that knife looked dull. Lol.
It did need a good sharpening Mind Business! Appreciate you watching sir. 🙏😎
thanks for the tip. You need to get you a good knife sharpener.
I do! That knife is about 6 months old, so it's more than due for a sharpen. Thanks for watching the content. 🙏😎