Thank you for this video, got a lot of crabgrass that came in late and waiting till the Fall to pre-emergent drop of tenacity before my follow up renovation, just wasn't sure when and how until your video. Have you ever considered using a battery powered backpack sprayer when doing applications? It is a game-charger spraying any lawn. I've gotten mine, Sprayers Plus 105Ex, off the recommendation of Ryan Knorr (I am not sponsored nor receive anything to say that) and it really did reduce the HOURS I spent spraying everything. Good luck and keep with it!
As a follow up, I put down a layer of tenacity two days ago (Sept 9) to kill and focused on the large sections of crabgrass in the front yard (full sun in Southern Indiana; could be 55 or 85 depending on the day or time of day). I waited a couple days but was aerating the rest of my property last weekend so wouldn't hurt to do the front. Going to give the (hopefully dead) crabbies a second post-emg drop of tenacity in a couple weeks but it's looking to be pretty hot (89-91) and I don't want it to burn off and be for naught. So far looking deader than with numerous drive xlr8 applications in time for more dirt and seeding in the true fall. Wish me luck. Keep it up, HamPan!
@@alexschmitt9317 crabgrass dies out in the fall on its own you want to use a pre emergent in the spring to reduce and crabgrass then aerate and overseed the best protection against crabgrass is a thick lawn just killing crabgrass over and over will just make things worse if you're not thickening up your lawn.
I have that exact same sprayer and that was not filled to 2 gallons. Also you need to hold the spray wand closer to the weeds and move slower to get good coverage.
I’m no expert but here are my thoughts: use a larger backpack sprayer with fan spray that method looked very tedious. If you want to be precise there is a process for calibrating your sprayer. You should wear PPE when using this product! Cover all skin and wear a respirator. Yes you absolutely should use surfactant, it’s not an option unless you’re spraying it on dirt. Be careful when filling your sprayer not to let the water spray out like in your video as that can make the product come out. If you’re doing a post emergent then make sure to repeat 2 weeks later. Sorry not trying to be critical your video is actually pretty good and helpful but I felt like adding my 2 cents.
For your lawn, next season, I recommend you zone spray your lawn with Tenacity and Speed zone. This combine with the surfactant should be able to kill about 90% to 99% of all of your weeds. Also you need to get a sprayer that spray a fan spray so that it evenly coat the weeds. After you kill all these weeds, use some milogarnite to fertilize and wait until fall to do an overseeding. I guarantee your lawn will look flawless the season after that. Your soil seems to be very hard clay. You should aerate your lawn before overseeding for best result. Good luck!
@@rayseanphillips-martin8920George from Princess Cut Lawn Care has a really nice video which talks about combining Speedzone and Tenacity in a single application. It’s called Warning: extremely potent herbicide combo that kills 99%….. I’ve tried his method and it works great.
clover is good for the lawn; I know you will end up getting it with Tenacity, but if you CAN avoid killing it, do so. It fixes nitrogen, and provides pollen for the bees.
After a month, the weeds are dead but the grass is still white and looks bad. I also tried Ortho Weed B Gone which killed the weeds without bleaching the grass.
It has been about 5 days and my lawn looks exactly the same. I've sprayed some spots like 2 or 3 times. No difference. Also they don't give you the syringe anymore so this kind of sucks
Thanks for clarifying the mixing process. I found the process of calculating how I need to mix for my 5 gallon backpack sprayer surprisingly confusing. This helped a lot.
People have a severe misunderstanding of how these products work. They certainly aren't miracle yard fixers. I am by no means in a position to explain what you need, but I know to fix a yard in the condition yours is in needs a lot more help than just spraying weed killers. Certain types of grass do not spread by themselves so all those bare spots may not heal on their own and if left bare will certainly make weeds easier to take over despite all the weed killer applications. The weed killers don't last that long and certain weeds are so persistent that you have to continue to monitor those areas and hit them again when the keep coming back or dig them up if they are that embedded. At some point you need to start over seeding the entire lawn and also getting those bare spots filled with grass. Getting your grass to grow properly and maintaining a proper 3" or so height is a big key in keeping the weeds at bay. It's a big and time consuming process getting a lawn in to shape and I'm absolutely no real source on how to do it. My main goal for my lawn is just to keep the major tall weeds under control that make the lawn look like absolute garbage within 3 days of cutting. All the low level weeds like clover don't bother me much. Those I can deal with over time.
Thanks, you are absolutely right. It takes time and dedication. I am also seeding in the fall and expecting a couple of years for the lawn to settle down
You need a battery powered backpack sprayer! Spend $200 on a good one and you will cover 2000 sq ft in just 4 minutes at a normal walking pace with perfect coverage! Best investment to my lawn I've ever made! Forget about $600 a year to TruGreen! Now costs me less than $40.00 a treatment to treat 3500 sq ft with Celcius, surfacant, and blue dye!
Suggestion for all who use hand sprayers, upgrade upgrade upgrade. The new battery power sprayers are quite amazing. Don't spend time and energy pumping. Also the spray controls are far better. A fine mist using tenacity goes a long way then you can always come back later and spot spray anything you missed. Make lawn care an enjoyable pastime not frowned upon chore.
Be very careful with the blue dye, I used this method 3 yrs ago and I’m still trying to get the dye out of my garage floor. There’s only a few tiny spots and yet walk on them with wet feet and it’s all over the house. Imho don’t use it, not worth the hassle.
I had a problem with Clover,Weedbgon through a hose end sprayer two applications a week apart I had good results,I spot sprayed the stuff that survived.
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Thank you for this video, got a lot of crabgrass that came in late and waiting till the Fall to pre-emergent drop of tenacity before my follow up renovation, just wasn't sure when and how until your video.
Have you ever considered using a battery powered backpack sprayer when doing applications? It is a game-charger spraying any lawn. I've gotten mine, Sprayers Plus 105Ex, off the recommendation of Ryan Knorr (I am not sponsored nor receive anything to say that) and it really did reduce the HOURS I spent spraying everything. Good luck and keep with it!
Thanks for watching and thanks for the compliment. Also, I will have a look at the sprayer you mentioned. And yeah we can trust what Ryan does😉
As a follow up, I put down a layer of tenacity two days ago (Sept 9) to kill and focused on the large sections of crabgrass in the front yard (full sun in Southern Indiana; could be 55 or 85 depending on the day or time of day). I waited a couple days but was aerating the rest of my property last weekend so wouldn't hurt to do the front. Going to give the (hopefully dead) crabbies a second post-emg drop of tenacity in a couple weeks but it's looking to be pretty hot (89-91) and I don't want it to burn off and be for naught. So far looking deader than with numerous drive xlr8 applications in time for more dirt and seeding in the true fall. Wish me luck. Keep it up, HamPan!
@@alexschmitt9317 crabgrass dies out in the fall on its own you want to use a pre emergent in the spring to reduce and crabgrass then aerate and overseed the best protection against crabgrass is a thick lawn just killing crabgrass over and over will just make things worse if you're not thickening up your lawn.
I have that exact same sprayer and that was not filled to 2 gallons. Also you need to hold the spray wand closer to the weeds and move slower to get good coverage.
Thanks for the comment
2 gallon - 1 tsp tenacity, 3 tsp surf, 1-2 tsp dye
I’m no expert but here are my thoughts: use a larger backpack sprayer with fan spray that method looked very tedious. If you want to be precise there is a process for calibrating your sprayer. You should wear PPE when using this product! Cover all skin and wear a respirator. Yes you absolutely should use surfactant, it’s not an option unless you’re spraying it on dirt. Be careful when filling your sprayer not to let the water spray out like in your video as that can make the product come out. If you’re doing a post emergent then make sure to repeat 2 weeks later. Sorry not trying to be critical your video is actually pretty good and helpful but I felt like adding my 2 cents.
Sure, thanks for the advice and thanks for watching!
For your lawn, next season, I recommend you zone spray your lawn with Tenacity and Speed zone. This combine with the surfactant should be able to kill about 90% to 99% of all of your weeds. Also you need to get a sprayer that spray a fan spray so that it evenly coat the weeds. After you kill all these weeds, use some milogarnite to fertilize and wait until fall to do an overseeding. I guarantee your lawn will look flawless the season after that. Your soil seems to be very hard clay. You should aerate your lawn before overseeding for best result. Good luck!
Thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for.
Do you combine the two tenacity and speed zone or do you apply separately
@@rayseanphillips-martin8920George from Princess Cut Lawn Care has a really nice video which talks about combining Speedzone and Tenacity in a single application. It’s called Warning: extremely potent herbicide combo that kills 99%….. I’ve tried his method and it works great.
Your audio is too loud over your talking/narration. It is super repetitive (sound) but overall nice video otherwise.
Thanks for that! I will bring that background down in my next videos
clover is good for the lawn; I know you will end up getting it with Tenacity, but if you CAN avoid killing it, do so. It fixes nitrogen, and provides pollen for the bees.
Well said, thanks!
I read somewhere the nitrogen part is a myth and I would prefer the bees on my flowers than my lawn.
2 gallon - 1 tsp tenacity, 3 tsp surf, 1-2 tsp dye
This video was actually very helpful for me and gave me all the information I was looking for, for once on TH-cam.
Thanks for watching
How much time after applying this can one walk on or dogs get on ? I’m thinking of applying this in my backyard but that’s where my dog usually plays
It should be good after a good rain!
once the chemicals are dry you can go on it no problem.
So Tenacity kills Bentgrass?
I hope so. I have some mixed in with my fescue.
Do you know of a tenacity "equivalent" that can be used on Zoysia or Bermuda?
Sorry don’t have much experience with those
is tenacity a pre emergent?
It can work as both pre and post emergent
Time for a new lawn..
Trying..
After a month, the weeds are dead but the grass is still white and looks bad. I also tried Ortho Weed B Gone which killed the weeds without bleaching the grass.
The grass should recover eventually
I would not mix chemicals a table you plan to eat at… just my two cents.
Yeah.. heard the same from my wife😅😅 thanks for watching!!
Love the viideo......keep them coming.
Thanks for watching!!
Hi, your lawn, before treatment, looks just like mine.
Thanks for watching!
I put in the water first so it doesn't froth. It's impossible to make accurate measurements from the side of the tank if there is froth.
Thanks!
How long alaw can we retreat again
You can re-treat after 2-3 weeks. Max is four times per year. Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much
Wait, I thought to get rid off creeping bent grass. You are to use tenacity?
🤣good luck!
It has been about 5 days and my lawn looks exactly the same. I've sprayed some spots like 2 or 3 times. No difference.
Also they don't give you the syringe anymore so this kind of sucks
Is the temperature in you region high enough now so that they are actively growing?
@@hammerandrake yeah. I've been spraying quite a bit. Very few look like they're dying. Not much different now
RIP to your lawn
@@y.m4009 my lawn is fine tenacity is just waaaaaaaaaay slower than they have you believe. Takes months it's dumb
My father in law used tenacity last year and his lawn was perfect. I will use it this year for myself. Killed all the weeds.
It works for sure. Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for clarifying the mixing process. I found the process of calculating how I need to mix for my 5 gallon backpack sprayer surprisingly confusing. This helped a lot.
Thanks for watching!
People have a severe misunderstanding of how these products work. They certainly aren't miracle yard fixers. I am by no means in a position to explain what you need, but I know to fix a yard in the condition yours is in needs a lot more help than just spraying weed killers.
Certain types of grass do not spread by themselves so all those bare spots may not heal on their own and if left bare will certainly make weeds easier to take over despite all the weed killer applications. The weed killers don't last that long and certain weeds are so persistent that you have to continue to monitor those areas and hit them again when the keep coming back or dig them up if they are that embedded.
At some point you need to start over seeding the entire lawn and also getting those bare spots filled with grass. Getting your grass to grow properly and maintaining a proper 3" or so height is a big key in keeping the weeds at bay.
It's a big and time consuming process getting a lawn in to shape and I'm absolutely no real source on how to do it. My main goal for my lawn is just to keep the major tall weeds under control that make the lawn look like absolute garbage within 3 days of cutting. All the low level weeds like clover don't bother me much. Those I can deal with over time.
Thanks, you are absolutely right. It takes time and dedication. I am also seeding in the fall and expecting a couple of years for the lawn to settle down
I believe the purple flowers are clover, the rabbits, and hickens love it.
Thanks for that!
Could you tell me what’s full namebrand of dye thank you so much
Hi you can find it in the description of the video together with the link. Thanks for watching!!
You need a battery powered backpack sprayer! Spend $200 on a good one and you will cover 2000 sq ft in just 4 minutes at a normal walking pace with perfect coverage! Best investment to my lawn I've ever made! Forget about $600 a year to TruGreen! Now costs me less than $40.00 a treatment to treat 3500 sq ft with Celcius, surfacant, and blue dye!
Thanks for that!
Anyone know if i can use if i have dogs and how long can I wait to let them out ?
I would wait for a good rain to fall before letting out your dogs. That’s what I did with my kid at least.
Tenacity instructions say you can let dogs on it once dry. Cats need to wait for rain.
You can use tenacity on Bermuda just fyi
Good to know, thanks!
Suggestion for all who use hand sprayers, upgrade upgrade upgrade. The new battery power sprayers are quite amazing. Don't spend time and energy pumping. Also the spray controls are far better. A fine mist using tenacity goes a long way then you can always come back later and spot spray anything you missed. Make lawn care an enjoyable pastime not frowned upon chore.
Thanks for watching and the suggestions!
Can I use tenacity under the rain drop of my live oak trees? It would be above the roots.
I think the label says to avoid those areas but I have read and seen people who applied to tree root areas and it was fine. Thanks for watching!!
Great video! Fast and to the point
Thanks for watching!!
Be very careful with the blue dye, I used this method 3 yrs ago and I’m still trying to get the dye out of my garage floor.
There’s only a few tiny spots and yet walk on them with wet feet and it’s all over the house.
Imho don’t use it, not worth the hassle.
Yeah agree that the dye needs a lot of caution. Thanks for watching!
Is tenacity legit or are you an affiliate?
Hi, it is legit and I am continuing to use Tenacity. I am not sponsored by its manufacturer. Thanks for watching!
Tenacity kicks @$$....it is expensive, though.
This didn’t work on black medic or clovers what can I use ?
Perhaps you can try Speedzone? Clovers are extremely hard to eradicate with anything though. Thanks for watching!
@@hammerandrake that product has been discontinued
I had a problem with Clover,Weedbgon through a hose end sprayer two applications a week apart I had good results,I spot sprayed the stuff that survived.
Thank you for posting this helpful video
Thanks for watching!!
Isn’t tenacity mostly used as a pre-emergent herbicide for crabgrass?
It can be used as post-emergent as well because it will disrupt photosynthesis by bleaching the weeds
what’s the equivalent of Tenacity for Bermuda grass
Not sure about that, sorry!
Is Tenacity pet friendly or will it hurt my Dog?
If you wait for a good rain after application, it shouldn’t hurt your friend
Can hardly hear with this background music
Thanks for letting me know
3-week review for Tenacity is now available: th-cam.com/video/VnO_dSabTJU/w-d-xo.html
I mix all three exactly like you say and does nothing to my weeds...Whats going on?
It might take a little longer if growing season comes a bit late where you live
@@hammerandrake SouthEast and have Bermuda Sod
@dillydogsays235 don't spray this on bermuda
New sub
do you need surfactant if using as a pre emergent?
I believe not. I haven’t tried though
Great video. Thank you for the information. In the future could you turn the music down just a little....??????
Thanks for watching and thanks for that feedback. I will take that to account next time
what lawn you have bermuda grass?
I haven’t seen one but I guess there could be one
Great narration!
Thanks for watching!!
Thank you! Everything I seen in yard, is also in mines. Including the rabbits.😊
This video was very helpful.
Thanks for watching!!
What is the best time to apply tenacity sir please advise
Spring or fall when the weeds are most actively growing. Thanks for watching!
No result huh..
Result is in my follow up video
Who sells Tenacity?
There’s a link in the description
Thank you for the simple easy to follow guide.
Thank you for watching!
Blanket kill it all start over
Yeah that would have been faster…
Good job sir.
Thanks for watching!!
did it work?
It worked better than Triple Action. I am working on the review now
No review yet
@@hammerandrake still no review?
Hope we get to see the promised review.
Hmm... he hasn't posted any new content for 6 months as of this posting. I hope he is okay.
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I use tenacity on Bermuda just done during dormancy.
That’s very good to know, thanks!
The problem is that rabbit.. it seeding your yard for free..
Lols yeah. Thanks for watching!!
You should use Roundup on this lawn
This will be a big help. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!!
The Hellebore with the most convincing green flowers is H. foetidus
Thanks for the info and thanks for watching!