Pretty much Shawn. Though keep in mind that as the soil and turf improve, it takes less drastic work to get a good result. You should still apply your pre-emergent and fertilizer to feed the lawn but really the most important thing is consistent mowing. If you think about it, fertilizer application happens once per month if you're seriously hardcore. Yet you mow a few times per week. So it's important to make sure the thing that you're doing very frequently is correct as possible. 👍😎
First person I seen on TH-cam actually using lebanon products. That stuff rules and it’s really really really good. For those who haven’t used it before you won’t be disappointed at all.
Thanks Sergio. I'm a big fan of their products. Perhaps most TH-camrs don't recommend/use Lebanon Turf because not available on Amazon or most other online retailers. I just want the best tool for that job that's reasonably accessible. I can't say anything negative about Lebanon Turf's products. They create amazing fertilizers.
Another informative video Ron! I used Milorganite for the first time about two weeks ago, and I am thoroughly impressed. My lawn was started to show signs of losing its green, but wasn’t ready for a full fertilizer app. Someone suggested putting down Milo at 1/2 bag rate and two weeks later she is a supreme green even darker than before! Good stuff!
Fantastic stuff Jason. I'm so glad that you're getting good results with the product. It's not the cheapest but it does come through on the green lawn action. 😎With soil temps where they are, you should see results relatively quickly for Milo. Let me know if I can help with anything else.
As always Ron...I’ve kept up with your lawn lessons this season and I have to say you have kept me interested even though I have a different type turf but your methods and approach works. Another Classic Informative Video. 👍🏽
Thanks so much Wize Guy. That’s my goal. To inform and entertain a bit. Sometimes I wonder about my content coming across a bit dry. You guys seem to be enjoying it though. Thanks so much for the support! 👍😎
Very glad I found your channel. I found “My Soil” testing from one of your previous videos. Purchased a kit for my backyard and recently got my results back, very eye opening. Just put in a second order for a second kit to test my front yard. Now I have a very specific plan of action I can take. Love your videos!
That's awesome TheEBrig. A good soil test is really a game changer. Allows you to intelligently make decisions about what you apply to your lawn. You were really smart to get one done. Thanks so much for watching the content. Let me know if I can help with anything. 👍😎
I live in southwest Mississippi. A good way to have green grass of any variety is to get some RAIN! We are extremely dry right now, August 28, ‘24. I do not have an irrigation system, and hoses and sprinklers aren’t very effective in a large yard. Just had a little showers a while ago, but that will be only a drop in the bucket!
Okay IM BACK!!!! Took everything you said last season. And I failed last season BUT as of now I’m started before everyone else and I already got the greenest grass on my block . I’m back to get refreshed
A month ago I started spoon feeding each week with liquid fert. So much more consistent color. Really dark green. It helps that it's a small front yard so it really only takes a few minutes. But I'm hooked.
That's a great option for a consistent color Roger. More time-consuming but it's tough to beat the results. Thanks for sharing your process. Let me know if I can help with anything.
I have hybrid Bermuda as well and I hit mine with Milo first, waited two weeks then hit it heavy with 13-13-13 and 33-0-0...best move ever. My lawn it the thickest and greenest in the neighborhood. I cut it at about 2inches and it looks absolutely beautiful
That's awesome Masked Senpai. It sounds like you're doing the right things to improve the quality of your lawn. With that high of a nitrogen hit, I imagine that you're having to mow pretty frequently to keep the lawn nice. Good work.
Thank you! I'm just starting to learn about how to keep my grass green and this is really helpful! It'd be awesome if you could inform us on where to buy these products. Thank you!
@@RonHenry Thanks for replying. I watch a lot of lawn videos but they have Kentucky Bluegrass, etc. I live in Atlanta (neighborhood and grass much like yours) and my yard used to look great. Now I keep going through yard company after yard company (had to let another one go yesterday) because their quality is awful. I am now taking the step of doing it myself for quality control. While I have you (I appreciate it again) what is a great reel mower? I am looking at swordsman but it is very expensive. If I have to I will, but I would love a top quality mower a little less expensive if possible. Any thoughts? Thanks so much again!
I’ve not personally used a Swordsman but the people that have them seem to really like the. The 2 powered reel mowers I have experience with are the Tru-Cut and Toro Greensmaster. Both are excellent. Depending on the kinds of obstacles you have, the Tru Cut is the easier of the 2 to live with. The Greensmaster produces the superior cut. Expect to pay 650 - 1000 for a preowned Tru Cut. The GM can be anywhere from 1500 - 4000 preowned depending on age and condition. A quality reel mower is the best investment you can make for your lawn.
@@RonHenry Great! I will look into those two. There aren't too many retailers that sell quality reel mowers. Where would you look, Craig's list? I looked there but didn't see much of a selection of good used ones. Thanks so much again!
Great videos!!!! I'm newly retired and the lawn can finally get a lot more attention. What do you think about painting the lawn and/ or that green mousse spray on stuff???
At beginning of season I throw down disease ex,milorganite , epson salt. And seed just to help it thicken up. When I want it to look it’s best I’ll put max green by Scott’s, then I just follow the Scott’s program for rest of year however beginning of fall I double down on grass starter fertilizer as it is heavy in nitrogen
@@RonHenry I have a question, I’m looking to apply less and minimize products! I’m looking to apply tenacity milorganite and a product you mentioned caravan g! Then follow Scott’s program for summer guard and winter guard, what’s your take? Is this enough protection against weeds fugal pest grubs?
Nicely stated Ron. It's vital for correct plant nutrition that all necessary major, minor and micro elements be available for plant growth. We can agree that N,P, K and Iron are the ones commonly addressed. What about the others? Here is an example. How many realize that Magnesium is the central atom of the chlorophyll molecule? No Mg = no chlorophyll = no green. Think about it.
Great point Richard. It should have went into a bit more detail on the micronutrients. I tried to make it fairly easy for a newbie to follow and get good results. I’ll have to make a deeper dive video. 😎
@@RonHenry I wasn't implying that you weren't thorough. All I meant was to show the importance of all elements... the only difference being the amounts required. You want to really freak everybody out? Explain how human blood and chlorophyll are almost identical at the molecular level. Blood has Fe at the center whereas chlorophyll has Mg. It is stunning... imo.
I can just see the viewer's eyes glassing over Richard. They'll all just run to Home Depot for green spray paint and call it good! :-) I totally get what you mean about how all the chemistry works. It's pretty fascinating how the chemistry all works. Amazing it works at all. :-)
Thanks so much Sweetlady1916. I spend entirely too much time messing with it. I really appreciate the kind words and you watching the content. Let me know if I can help with anything.
Hi Atiq. Assuming weather conditions permit it to be green year round, then fertilization and regular mowing. From researching that grass, it needs a lot of direct sunlight to do well. It's much like Bermuda in that regard.
I am trying my best to get my lawn greener and thicker! And due to the fact that my gas mower is broken and I got rid of it cause it couldnot be fix anymore.( and $$ money is a problem)So I brought and old fashion push lawnmower ( OH! I forgot to tell y'all I am 74yrs.old and do my own lawn care and I am sick,but I do as much as GOD! will allow me to do.But I just want my lawn to look greener and thicker!But it is Ashame that people's have to feed their lawn as well as feeding themselves.
It sounds like you're doing a lot of the right things. Mowing is important to having a great lawn. Not sure what you're using for fertilizer but that's the next thing. We have a great selection here: golfcourselawn.store/collections/lawn-fertilizers
Good morning Ron. I just loved to Tennessee and the winter is starting. How do I keep my lawn green throughout the winter months?? I would greatly appreciate the help. Thanx Ron and looking forward to the advice.
Hi David. Not really possible to keep it green all winter unless you've overseeded your warm season grass with perennial rye. Even then, the color will fall off a bit during the coldest parts of winter.
How do you know what height to cut grass? I'm new at trying to get my lawn green again, its very patchy on color. Great video, very informative. thanks!
Hi Laura. It depends on how much time you have and the kind of grass you have. You have to mow twice per week to have a really good looking lawn. Grasses like Bermuda and Zoysia look better when mowed under 2". Grasses like Fescus and St. Augustine should be mowed at 3" or taller. Depends on your grass.
Great video, I live in the North part Ga about 50 miles of Chattanooga let's say I'm working against time, I cut the grass low 2", dethatch, aerate the lawn, seed the lawn turf type tall fescue, and put down starter fertilizer with some type of weed control. My question is would I be able to put down pgf 16-8-4 then later get soil test to see what I need in the lawn? How long does it take to order My soul test ( I think that's the name from one of your videos)? I want to say thank for sharing your videos I'm learning a lot. Thanks
If you’ve already been applying fertilizer I would wait at least 4 weeks before doing a soil test. The soil test takes about 1 week to get results once you send the sample in. The one I use is from MySoil. Can get it here: golfcourselawn.store
@@RonHenry Thanks so much for taking time out to make videos and respond back to many others. I have a small lawn care service, falling just a little behind on my own yard lol. Will do!! Thanks
Ron , I need your help had beautiful lawn but over the years it has really gone down Do not cut it myself but I have brown grass in some spots I had someone to put down Scott bonus s southern weed and feed , water grass that evening, watered the next evening do I need to water the grass everyday or how often do I water the grass for good results also live in Georgia
Hi Otta. Bermuda only needs around 1 inch of water per week. That water can come from either rain or your irrigation. Overwatering can cause problems in the lawn so we definitely don't want to do that. I have a video here on watering that you'll probably find useful: th-cam.com/video/8WV3QGXcwbU/w-d-xo.html It sounds like you've fertilized and applied some weed killer so the next thing we need to do is increase your mowing. That will really help the grass improve. I also have a playlist that will show you how quickly a lawn can be transformed in just a few months. th-cam.com/video/49OXqXGNe28/w-d-xo.html Let me know if I can help with anything else. Thank you for watching.
Awesome . It's really very tough to get such beautiful ❤️❤️❤️ lawn . Please advise me how to make my lawn thick . Grass is green but not dense . Soil is visible at many many places .
Hi dr. Anurag. One of the main things you can do to increase the density of your lawn is increasing mowing frequency. They more frequently you mow, the better it will look. What kind of grass do you have?
Hi Ron , I am from India and here popular is selection one variety according to weather. I have tried a lots of fertilizers like sugercaine waste decompost , seeweed granules , mycorrhiza , NPK , and Epsom salt spray . There is improvement in colour as well as density by 50 % . But density is not good .
It sounds like you are doing the right things with fertilizer. How often are you mowing he grass. It takes twice per week to get it really looking good.
Try this. Try mowing once per week instead of every 15 days and report back. I guarantee it will start looking better. If you wait until the grass looks like it needs to be mowed, you waited too long. Twice per week is best but in your case let’s start with weekly mowing.
Love your channel and the information you provide. Im from Alabama and back in the day i had a beautiful yard but kids came along and my ability to stay on top of the yard work and maintenance fell by the wayside. That said this summer (really late spring) i decided to get back at it and so far ive had good results. My biggest issue right now is tall lumping fescue patches in my yard and I'm not 100% sure the best way and time to try to deal with that. My grass type is Bermuda if that matters...any suggestions? Again love your channel, your videos are succinct, full of information and you obviously know your stuff as your lawn is beautiful. Stay safe and well!
Hi Brandon. I totally hear you about life getting in the way. Congrats on deciding to spend more time in the lawn. 👍As far as the Fescue mixed in with the Bermuda, how much are we talking? Is it a small enough amount that you can simply pull them. I'd have to check but ther might be a herbicide that would target tall fescue while not harming Bermuda. I'd really prefer to not use herbicides though if at all possible. Thanks for the kind words and for watching the content. I really appreciate it. Lawn care is definitely a labor of love. 😎👍
@@RonHenry So my yard is probably around 5k square feet and most of the issue/concern is in my front yard. I have some smaller patches I could definitely just dig up but i do have some larger more significant areas that digging up does not seem like the best approach. That said I want it gone lol. Just really looking for my best bet to get that done and at the right time of the year if there is one. Obviously I cant fix several years of neglect the first summer back at it but the tall fescue clumps are by far and away the worst part of my lawn and the one thing I'm not so sure how to deal with. Thanks so much for your response!! Have a great day!
How high are you mowing Brandon? Bermuda thrives on being cut at much lower heights than tall fescue. If you're able to cut at 1.5" or lower, that should encourage growth in the Bermuda while stressing the tall Fescue. For the herbicide route, Tribute Total from Bayer should kill the Fescue while doing minimal damage to the Bermuda. It's not cheap stuff though. Expect to pay between $350 - $400 for a bottle. One bottle treats 2 - 3 acres so with you primarily spot spraying it should last a long time. Either way, I would lower your mowing height to 1.5" regardless of whether you use Tribute or not. Granted doing this successfully will require that your lawn be relatively smooth. Ideally, you also want to use a reel mower to cut it. Hope this helps. 😎👍
low rate of Monument 0.35 oz/A will smoke out Fescue in Bermuda. Its expensive but Monument lasts a very long time because you use so little. Cheapest option is in Feb if grass is completely dormant and you get an unusually warm day, blanket spray the bermuda with very low rate glyphosate around 8oz/A that will kill the Fescue and any other weeds in there. Risky but it works.
Thanks for the advice SMK. So there you go Brandon. You have a second option for getting rid of the Fescue in your lawn. Like SMK, said, just be sure to do this when the Bermuda is dormant so that it's not trying to absorb the herbicide you're putting down.
I have been watching you for about a year now, and your information is really helpful! I did a soil test with yard mastery on my cool season lawn. My phosphorus was high. 14.85 ppm on the (8-11) recommended range. Is miloganite something I should avoid now? I'm considering Sustain 18-1-8 + fe. My question is, will milo spike my phosphorus rate or just maintain it?
Heya Nathan. The fert you mentioned is likely ok. I would avoid Milo. If you’re looking for additional fertilizer options with no phosphorus check these out: golfcourselawn.store/thegoodstuff
I should add that this is the first year I'm putting more effort into fixing my yard. Been putting all the stuff you put out into practice but I've got a long way to go.
No worries Eric. As long as you're consistent, it's impossible to not get good results. I'd advise getting a soil test done: www.mysoiltesting.com/shop?aff=11 since it will let us identify how healthy your soil is. Healthy soil equals healthy grass and a good soil test is the first step in moving towards that. If you haven't checked out the Fix My Ugly Lawn series, give it a look. It outlines a process that pretty much anyone can follow to get good results in their lawn. th-cam.com/video/49OXqXGNe28/w-d-xo.html You can do it man. If you have any questions or need to send me pics of your lawn or soil test results, feel free to reach out. ron@ron-henry.com 👍😎
No worries Eric. As long as you're consistent, it's impossible to not get good results. I'd advise getting a soil test done: www.mysoiltesting.com/shop?aff=11 since it will let us identify how healthy your soil is. Healthy soil equals healthy grass and a good soil test is the first step in moving towards that. If you haven't checked out the Fix My Ugly Lawn series, give it a look. It outlines a process that pretty much anyone can follow to get good results in their lawn. th-cam.com/video/49OXqXGNe28/w-d-xo.html You can do it man. If you have any questions or need to send me pics of your lawn or soil test results, feel free to reach out. ron@ron-henry.com 👍😎
@@RonHenry I just applied a heavy dose of milo week after memorial day. Should I wait a before doing a soil test? I'm thinking the results will be skewed some.
Hi Joey. The fertilization can be done throughout the season. I talk about the process I use in detail in this video: th-cam.com/video/Ht3NuqMo9bc/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching.
@@RonHenry how often would you do the process monthly? I will be doing a soil test next spring. I just grabbed a property. I'm in Toronto Canada so we have cold winters and very humid hot summers
Hi Ron excellent video! I just moved into a house with my girlfriend with small lawn that has grown out of control (weeds, mix of grass types, dead spots, gravel, etc). Any tips on restoring a lawn that’s grown wild?
Heya Han. Congrats on moving into the new place! As far as getting the weeds under control, the best method for doing that is growing a healthy lawn. What type of grass is your lawn? If Bermuda, the product we'll want to apply is from Spectracide. amzn.to/3fe3uKR I have a series that covers transforming a lawn from normal to awesome here: th-cam.com/video/49OXqXGNe28/w-d-xo.html For a video specifically on controlling weeds check this out: th-cam.com/video/dDN7bApxnFk/w-d-xo.html Lot's of good content in that playlist. 👍😎
Preventing weeds does help the lawn have more consistent color and stay greener. Pre-emergent is the best way to accomplish that. I have a few videos on the topic. Here’s the most recent one. th-cam.com/video/QZDuuqbGG4A/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching. 🙏😎
I have Hybrid Bermuda, but made the mistake of putting down wrong Bermuda seeds, now I have Seedling sprigs all over. Any suggestions to remedy and get back to my Hybrid only?
Ugh... Not really Carl. It's pretty difficult to selectively kill Bermuda. If the new grass is very new you could stop watering in an attempt to stress the new seedlings. That's just an attempt though because Bermuda is pretty hardy. It's likely to simply come back. Are you sure the new seeds won't blend in with what you currently have eventually?
My spring soil test showed optimal to high iron. Doesn’t necessarily keep it dark green so I still spike it with iron products periodically and get a good response. Opinions on whether the soil can be overloaded with iron leading to other problems?
Lawn Journeys. My iron is over twice the recommended levels so I don't think so. th-cam.com/video/nihudOjO32I/w-d-xo.html How are the levels of your macros? Does your lawn have enough nitrogen?
Ron Henry Spring test showed optimal N, low P, low K. I did a spring adjustment with a starter fert (high P) and putting down a high K summer stress fert this weekend. Have not retested to date.
It sounds like the amendments you've applied should do the trick. I'd give them a while to work before testing again. Figure end of summer is probably a good timeframe.
Hi Nateliontrueleo 404. Here's the liquid fertilizer: golfcourselawn.store/products/turfplex-iv-20-2-3-with-seaxtra This the granular fertilizer I recommend: golfcourselawn.store/products/country-club-16-0-8-humic-max-and-mesa%C2%AE-by-lebanonturf-sgn-150 and the Milorganite you can get at Home Depot or here: amzn.to/3gdZJXq Here's a video on how to use them: th-cam.com/video/Ht3NuqMo9bc/w-d-xo.html Let me know if I can help with anything else. Thanks for watching the content. 👍😎
Hi James. I usually don't. The only thing that will cause me to cut higher is if I go out of town for a week or so. In that case I'll cut a touch higher the first time until I work my way back down to my normal height.
Thanks for the tips. I’ve also been subscribed to “How To With Doc” and have been an avid user of Anderson’s PGF Complete. It comes in a 16-4-8 ratio and cannot burn the yard. I have a calendar in my garage and I am literally throwing it down every 3 weeks and my yard has NEVER looked so healthy. It is the greenest lawn in the subdivision.That, along with Anderson’s Humichar have been the only two weapons in my lawn arsenal this season and the results have been great!
Thanks so much for support Adam. I really appreciate it. That's awesome that you're getting great results with the Anderson's PGF Adam. Do you apply at full rate every 3 weeks? Thanks for sharing your experience and for watching the content. 😎👍
Definitely let me know how it works out for you man. I've not tried Carbon X as yet but always looking to hear about the results people get with the products they're using.
Liquid weed killer; not round up. The crab grass had taken over a corner area (2x3ft). Dead now. Didn’t know if I should leave it alone or if I dug it up maybe the Bermuda would spread and cover it quicker. Thoughts? Thanks again.
If they're isolated to a small area, I would probably just dig them up. Unless you're dealing with spurge, dallisgrass or some other pesky weed, I'm a big fan of manual pulling. Keep herbicides off your turf as much as possible.
It depends Teen Sonic. If you're using PGR, you can get away with applying every 6 - 8 weeks. Without PGR, I'd apply every 10 - 12 weeks or you're likely to end up with excessive top growth. Where your nutrient levels are will dictate the response you get. If you're very low in nitrogen, then you're less likely to run into issues than if your nitrogen levels are already optimal and you're adding a big hit on top of that. So unfortunately the most correct answer is "it depends". 🤓
Depends on what your soil tests say. golfcourselawn.store/products/mysoil-starter-pack We carry a good range here: golfcourselawn.store/collections/grass-fertilizer but tough to tell you which is best for your lawn without soil test data.
Hello! I have a problem... I water my grass as needed. We had 4 days straight of rain. 1 week later after I get my grass cut, my grass looks burnt. What can I do? Thank you so much for the videos
Hi Sundria. It sounds like your grass just got a bit overgrown from all the rain. Just keep mowing it and it will bounce back. At least twice per week is what I'd recommend. There's not much you can do to immediately turn it green. Regular mowing will speed up the process. Hope this helps.
@@sundriat4410 Hi Sundria. If you're getting plenty of rain, there's no need to water. I've never personally used ironite but people that have seem to like it.
Hi Ron. Can the 25-0-5 Mesa burn your lawn or is it like Milo. Also will the carbonpro Lmobile damage my Bermuda if I apply my 2nd app at 1oz per thousand 3 weeks after initial 2oz app. Thanks again Ron keep up the great work
Yes it absolutely can burn your lawn. I happened about 2 years ago. You can see it here: th-cam.com/video/tl9ktpckn1I/w-d-xo.html Carbon Pro L shouldn't damage your lawn. It's primarily organic. Applying it 3 weeks after you initial application won't be a problem. We just did the second application on Alex's lawn. Video coming soon. Thanks so much for watching the content Teen Sonic. I really appreciate the support.
Very informative video, from a fellow Georgian. Question about soil testing, and mind that I'm a total novice so sorry if this is a stupid question. But you mentioned that it is important to soil test to make sure a lawn has sufficient nitrogen and iron. But from what I'm seeing, the soil tests don't measure iron -- I see nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Am I missing something?
Hi Mark. The soil test I use measures the macro and micronutrients. This is what I use: golfcourselawn.store/collections/home-soil-test-kits-and-ph-adjustments
Ron part of my yard is going dormant due to extreme extreme heat and we are in a drought do you think applying some milo or another product would do any benefit, also I have Kentucky blue grass which goes dormant pretty much no matter what when it gets hot
Thomko 2, to your point there's not a ton you can do about KBG going dormant as temps go up. It's not only a watering situation as much as temperature. You could try applying a biochar to help the soil retain a bit more moisture, but I don't think that lack of water is the primary issue you're dealing with. 😟
Ron Henry my yard was just getting perfect too dark green blue grass grass no patches nothing real thick healthy and not even 1 week into the drought I noticed bad yellow patches
Love the videos Ron. Quick question. I just seeded some Blackjack Bermuda. It's coming in decently, but I have crabgrass coming up with it. Should i walk on the new grass to pull up as much crabgrass as possible or just deal with the crabgrass next spring? Thanks
Heya Coleman. I would pull it if it's really bothering you. With the Blackjack just being overseeded, I'd stay away from applying herbicides if at all possible. There's no harm in pulling the weeds manually. Once the Blackjack grows in more, you can consider putting Spectracide down which targets crabgrass and has a pre-emergent. amzn.to/31Z7s68 Let me know if I can help with anything else.
@@RonHenry Thanks for the response Ron. Wasn't sure how much walking on new grass would damage it. I know you're very busy, but it shows a lot that you take the time to respond to as many people as you can. That's the best thing about this channel!
No problem at all Coleman. I look at the comments as a mini forum of sorts so I try to chime in as much as possible. Ideally you want to stay off the new grass as much as you can but once it's more established, there's no harm in walking on it. Bermuda is pretty hardy. That's one of the things I love most about it. Most mistakes are usually a 2 week problem at most. 😎
Hi Sheril. It sounds like you didn’t overlap enough on your passes. You can simply make passes on the areas that were missed. In a week or so, the color across the lawn should then be uniform. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 😎👍
@@RonHenry So should I be spreading like I mow? That kind of overlapping? It says it spreads 5', so I was intentionally not overlapping, trying not to put too much product down. So walk as if I'm mowing? With all spreadable products? Thanks again for the response, Ron.
@@sbender9518 yep just like when you're mowing. Milorganite is a very safe fertilizer so there's little chance of it damaging the grass. This is the same process you'd use when applying any product with a spreader. A slight overlap to ensure even coverage. You didn't hurt anything. Just have to go out and fix. It's no biggie. 👍😎
Ron-I recently fired Trugreen because my backyard was in terrible condition, but front is nice and green, but the HOA is responsible for it’s care. I applied some Lesco 24-0-11 about a week ago and cut the grass closer to front, but I’m not sure if this is the right product or not. Any suggestions on what direction I should proceed? Doesn’t seem like it’s working and some weeds seem to be growing more than the grass.
Heya Ken. The best way to know if you're using the correct fertilizer for your lawn, is to get a soil test. www.mysoiltesting.com/shop?aff=11 They not very expensive and is literally one of the best investments you can make in your lawn care program. The Lesco 24-0-11 product is a really good one but without know where you NPK and micronutrient levels are, it might not be enough for your lawn. To get your lawn to thicken up, it's going to take a combination of healthy soil and consistent mowing at the right height. You can do it. :-) Let me know if I can help with anything else. 👍😎
Hmm.. It does take longer to work than other fertilizers. This is what I would use instead of Milo: golfcourselawn.store/products/mirimichi-4-4-4-premium-organic-fertilizer
Hi NDN Daily. I've changed reduced the fertilizers I'm using to 2. Granular for most of the nutrition needs and a liquid for fill in micronutrients and get more consistent color. These are what I'm using. Granular: golfcourselawn.store/products/country-club-16-0-8-humic-max-and-mesa%C2%AE-by-lebanonturf-sgn-150 Liquid: golfcourselawn.store/products/turfplex-iv-20-2-3-with-seaxtra Let me know if I can help with anything else.
I think you're right about that Mike. It's also a great choice for getting a greener lawn. If you need phosphorus, it's an especially good choice. Thanks for sharing that option.
@@richardsmith1161 That really makes sense huh? Lets limit fert apps to warm season grasses during their primary growth time. It's all political BS based on feel good, no nothing logic. Scientific data was discounted by local "decision makers". Some counties are worse than others.
It's quite possible Kevin S. Perhaps another TH-camr that doesn't like lawn stripes? #stripeaction isn't for everyone. Thanks for watching the content Kevin. Appreciate the support. 😎👍
I’m asking a question not because I’m doubting you because I don’t know. How come you said that only the top part of the lawn is green. But I see blades of grass and the whole thing is green
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Question, once you achieve your goal for the grass, do you repeat this repeat this process every year
Pretty much Shawn. Though keep in mind that as the soil and turf improve, it takes less drastic work to get a good result. You should still apply your pre-emergent and fertilizer to feed the lawn but really the most important thing is consistent mowing. If you think about it, fertilizer application happens once per month if you're seriously hardcore. Yet you mow a few times per week. So it's important to make sure the thing that you're doing very frequently is correct as possible. 👍😎
Bro why am I just finding this page? So many gems 💯
Better late than never Six5iveTv 😎 Glad that you find the content useful. Let me know if I can help answer anything.
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Appreciate you watching.
First person I seen on TH-cam actually using lebanon products. That stuff rules and it’s really really really good. For those who haven’t used it before you won’t be disappointed at all.
Thanks Sergio. I'm a big fan of their products. Perhaps most TH-camrs don't recommend/use Lebanon Turf because not available on Amazon or most other online retailers. I just want the best tool for that job that's reasonably accessible. I can't say anything negative about Lebanon Turf's products. They create amazing fertilizers.
Another informative video Ron! I used Milorganite for the first time about two weeks ago, and I am thoroughly impressed. My lawn was started to show signs of losing its green, but wasn’t ready for a full fertilizer app. Someone suggested putting down Milo at 1/2 bag rate and two weeks later she is a supreme green even darker than before! Good stuff!
Fantastic stuff Jason. I'm so glad that you're getting good results with the product. It's not the cheapest but it does come through on the green lawn action. 😎With soil temps where they are, you should see results relatively quickly for Milo. Let me know if I can help with anything else.
Where do you buy Milorganite Proscape and Brand supreme green?
As always Ron...I’ve kept up with your lawn lessons this season and I have to say you have kept me interested even though I have a different type turf but your methods and approach works. Another Classic Informative Video. 👍🏽
Thanks so much Wize Guy. That’s my goal. To inform and entertain a bit. Sometimes I wonder about my content coming across a bit dry. You guys seem to be enjoying it though. Thanks so much for the support! 👍😎
Yep agree, thanks for posting Ron
No problem at all guys. Thanks for the support by watching the content. I really appreciate it. 😎👍
Very glad I found your channel. I found “My Soil” testing from one of your previous videos. Purchased a kit for my backyard and recently got my results back, very eye opening. Just put in a second order for a second kit to test my front yard. Now I have a very specific plan of action I can take. Love your videos!
That's awesome TheEBrig. A good soil test is really a game changer. Allows you to intelligently make decisions about what you apply to your lawn. You were really smart to get one done. Thanks so much for watching the content. Let me know if I can help with anything. 👍😎
I live in southwest Mississippi. A good way to have green grass of any variety is to get some RAIN! We are extremely dry right now, August 28, ‘24. I do not have an irrigation system, and hoses and sprinklers aren’t very effective in a large yard. Just had a little showers a while ago, but that will be only a drop in the bucket!
Okay IM BACK!!!! Took everything you said last season. And I failed last season BUT as of now I’m started before everyone else and I already got the greenest grass on my block . I’m back to get refreshed
Very cool Thomas H. Glad you're back and that you're starting out ahead of the competition. :-)
A month ago I started spoon feeding each week with liquid fert. So much more consistent color. Really dark green. It helps that it's a small front yard so it really only takes a few minutes. But I'm hooked.
That's a great option for a consistent color Roger. More time-consuming but it's tough to beat the results. Thanks for sharing your process. Let me know if I can help with anything.
@Roger Grant What liquid fert have you been spoon feeding with? Thanks
As always thank you for this great information, I'm learning a lot from you about my grass 🇨🇦
Very welcome Marcel. I'm glad that you're getting value out of the content. Thanks so much for the support. I really appreciate it. 👍😎
Thank Ron. I’m learning invaluable things from you and I thank you. I hope to sign up for your school if Father’s Day permits if not soon . ❤😊
I appreciate that JON. Looking forward to having you in the academy!
so how tall should you keep the cool season grasses in new york, they are mostly blends of kentucky blue grass, etc
This guy’s really good and knows his stuff
Appreciate it Rurban
Thank you for the lawn help!
You bet!
I have hybrid Bermuda as well and I hit mine with Milo first, waited two weeks then hit it heavy with 13-13-13 and 33-0-0...best move ever. My lawn it the thickest and greenest in the neighborhood. I cut it at about 2inches and it looks absolutely beautiful
That's awesome Masked Senpai. It sounds like you're doing the right things to improve the quality of your lawn. With that high of a nitrogen hit, I imagine that you're having to mow pretty frequently to keep the lawn nice. Good work.
I just bought a house for the first time and I have no clue about how to maintain the landscape! This video was so informative , thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
@@RonHenry are those three products save if u have pets?
I would use the fertilizers in this article Mrs Lyds: golfcourselawn.store/blogs/diy-lawn-care/pet-safe-lawn-care-products
Hope this helps.
@@RonHenry thank you very much
Anytime!
Great info and easy breakdown especially for beginners.
Thanks David. That was the goal. To give advice that someone new to taking care of their lawn can follow and get a good result. 👍😎
Great lesson, thanks much
Glad you liked it!
Great video and good information. Thank you 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! I'm just starting to learn about how to keep my grass green and this is really helpful! It'd be awesome if you could inform us on where to buy these products. Thank you!
You can get them or equivalents here: golfcourselawn.store Let me know if you have any questions.
Great material, will definitely follow along.
Thanks Rich. Appreciate you watching.
Great video and content! I live in Georgia so your videos REALLY help me!
That’s awesome Will. Thank you so much for watching the content. Glad that you’re getting value out of it. 👍😎
@@RonHenry Thanks for replying. I watch a lot of lawn videos but they have Kentucky Bluegrass, etc. I live in Atlanta (neighborhood and grass much like yours) and my yard used to look great. Now I keep going through yard company after yard company (had to let another one go yesterday) because their quality is awful. I am now taking the step of doing it myself for quality control. While I have you (I appreciate it again) what is a great reel mower? I am looking at swordsman but it is very expensive. If I have to I will, but I would love a top quality mower a little less expensive if possible. Any thoughts? Thanks so much again!
I’ve not personally used a Swordsman but the people that have them seem to really like the. The 2 powered reel mowers I have experience with are the Tru-Cut and Toro Greensmaster. Both are excellent. Depending on the kinds of obstacles you have, the Tru Cut is the easier of the 2 to live with. The Greensmaster produces the superior cut. Expect to pay 650 - 1000 for a preowned Tru Cut. The GM can be anywhere from 1500 - 4000 preowned depending on age and condition. A quality reel mower is the best investment you can make for your lawn.
@@RonHenry Great! I will look into those two. There aren't too many retailers that sell quality reel mowers. Where would you look, Craig's list? I looked there but didn't see much of a selection of good used ones. Thanks so much again!
Excellent info!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank u very much u have made this informative and simple 👍🏻
Glad it was helpful Sharon. That's the goal!
Very good. Thank you so much.
Most welcome
Great videos!!!! I'm newly retired and the lawn can finally get a lot more attention. What do you think about painting the lawn and/ or that green mousse spray on stuff???
Thanks for watching. Not a huge fan of lawn paint but that's really personal preference. Nothing wrong with it if you like it.
At beginning of season I throw down disease ex,milorganite , epson salt. And seed just to help it thicken up. When I want it to look it’s best I’ll put max green by Scott’s, then I just follow the Scott’s program for rest of year however beginning of fall I double down on grass starter fertilizer as it is heavy in nitrogen
Sounds like a plan Lucas!
@@RonHenry I have a question, I’m looking to apply less and minimize products! I’m looking to apply tenacity milorganite and a product you mentioned caravan g! Then follow Scott’s program for summer guard and winter guard, what’s your take? Is this enough protection against weeds fugal pest grubs?
@@LH81633 Hi Lucas. Your plan should work well. I'd only use Tenacity if you have cool season grass. Hope this helps.
@@RonHenry Thanks Ron for your response.
Excellent info. Thank you for sharing this information and for making the video.
Glad it was helpful July C. Appreciate you watching.
Nicely stated Ron. It's vital for correct plant nutrition that all necessary major, minor and micro elements be available for plant growth. We can agree that N,P, K and Iron are the ones commonly addressed. What about the others? Here is an example. How many realize that Magnesium is the central atom of the chlorophyll molecule? No Mg = no chlorophyll = no green. Think about it.
Great point Richard. It should have went into a bit more detail on the micronutrients. I tried to make it fairly easy for a newbie to follow and get good results. I’ll have to make a deeper dive video. 😎
@@RonHenry I wasn't implying that you weren't thorough. All I meant was to show the importance of all elements... the only difference being the amounts required.
You want to really freak everybody out? Explain how human blood and chlorophyll are almost identical at the molecular level. Blood has Fe at the center whereas chlorophyll has Mg. It is stunning... imo.
I can just see the viewer's eyes glassing over Richard. They'll all just run to Home Depot for green spray paint and call it good! :-) I totally get what you mean about how all the chemistry works. It's pretty fascinating how the chemistry all works. Amazing it works at all. :-)
Epsom salt for Magnesium👍
Wow, your grass looks better than lawn on the fertilizer package. Even the close up shoot was amazing.🙂👌
Thanks so much Sweetlady1916. I spend entirely too much time messing with it. I really appreciate the kind words and you watching the content. Let me know if I can help with anything.
If you have a rotary lawn mower is going very hard to cut it low like reel lawn mower
Very true. At least without damaging the lawn.
Good one Ron. Insightful asusual.
Glad you enjoyed it Robert. Thanks for watching the content.
Any tips to keep fine Dhaka grass green for whole year long.
Hi Atiq. Assuming weather conditions permit it to be green year round, then fertilization and regular mowing. From researching that grass, it needs a lot of direct sunlight to do well. It's much like Bermuda in that regard.
Ok prob little over an hour from me . Your yard is awesome
Appreciate it!
I am trying my best to get my lawn greener and thicker! And due to the fact that my gas mower is broken and I got rid of it cause it couldnot be fix anymore.( and $$ money is a problem)So I brought and old fashion push lawnmower ( OH! I forgot to tell y'all I am 74yrs.old and do my own lawn care and I am sick,but I do as much as GOD! will allow me to do.But I just want my lawn to look greener and thicker!But it is Ashame that people's have to feed their lawn as well as feeding themselves.
It sounds like you're doing a lot of the right things. Mowing is important to having a great lawn. Not sure what you're using for fertilizer but that's the next thing. We have a great selection here: golfcourselawn.store/collections/lawn-fertilizers
Good morning Ron. I just loved to Tennessee and the winter is starting. How do I keep my lawn green throughout the winter months?? I would greatly appreciate the help. Thanx Ron and looking forward to the advice.
Hi David. Not really possible to keep it green all winter unless you've overseeded your warm season grass with perennial rye. Even then, the color will fall off a bit during the coldest parts of winter.
Hehe no green grass here in TN during winter months
How do you know what height to cut grass? I'm new at trying to get my lawn green again, its very patchy on color. Great video, very informative. thanks!
Hi Laura. It depends on how much time you have and the kind of grass you have. You have to mow twice per week to have a really good looking lawn. Grasses like Bermuda and Zoysia look better when mowed under 2". Grasses like Fescus and St. Augustine should be mowed at 3" or taller. Depends on your grass.
thanks so much! I need the liquid! Thanks and be blessed!!
You are so welcome!
Can you talk about sharpening the bed knife on a green's mower? I am an amateur and have a small walking Toro. It's not doing it. Thanks!
Hi DW Davis. It's not something you can do yourself at home. Needs to be taken to a shop that specializes in that kind of work.
@@RonHenry Thanks Man. I really like your stuff. Peace.
@@dwdavis5977 Thanks dw. I really appreciate you watching.
Great video, I live in the North part Ga about 50 miles of Chattanooga let's say I'm working against time, I cut the grass low 2", dethatch, aerate the lawn, seed the lawn turf type tall fescue, and put down starter fertilizer with some type of weed control. My question is would I be able to put down pgf 16-8-4 then later get soil test to see what I need in the lawn? How long does it take to order My soul test ( I think that's the name from one of your videos)? I want to say thank for sharing your videos I'm learning a lot. Thanks
If you’ve already been applying fertilizer I would wait at least 4 weeks before doing a soil test. The soil test takes about 1 week to get results once you send the sample in. The one I use is from MySoil. Can get it here: golfcourselawn.store
@@RonHenry Thanks so much for taking time out to make videos and respond back to many others. I have a small lawn care service, falling just a little behind on my own yard lol. Will do!! Thanks
Anytime Eric
Fantastic explanation
Appreciate it
Ron , I need your help had beautiful lawn but over the years it has really gone down Do not cut it myself but I have brown grass in some spots I had someone to put down Scott bonus s southern weed and feed , water grass that evening, watered the next evening do I need to water the grass everyday or how often do I water the grass for good results also live in Georgia
Hi Otta. Bermuda only needs around 1 inch of water per week. That water can come from either rain or your irrigation. Overwatering can cause problems in the lawn so we definitely don't want to do that. I have a video here on watering that you'll probably find useful: th-cam.com/video/8WV3QGXcwbU/w-d-xo.html It sounds like you've fertilized and applied some weed killer so the next thing we need to do is increase your mowing. That will really help the grass improve. I also have a playlist that will show you how quickly a lawn can be transformed in just a few months. th-cam.com/video/49OXqXGNe28/w-d-xo.html Let me know if I can help with anything else. Thank you for watching.
Da Man 💯💯💯. Great video 👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks so much Joey. I appreciate the support. Thanks for watching.
What time of day should you water your grass
th-cam.com/video/hHk727x7RwE/w-d-xo.html
Awesome . It's really very tough to get such beautiful ❤️❤️❤️ lawn . Please advise me how to make my lawn thick . Grass is green but not dense . Soil is visible at many many places .
Hi dr. Anurag. One of the main things you can do to increase the density of your lawn is increasing mowing frequency. They more frequently you mow, the better it will look. What kind of grass do you have?
Hi Ron , I am from India and here popular is selection one variety according to weather. I have tried a lots of fertilizers like sugercaine waste decompost , seeweed granules , mycorrhiza , NPK , and Epsom salt spray . There is improvement in colour as well as density by 50 % . But density is not good .
It sounds like you are doing the right things with fertilizer. How often are you mowing he grass. It takes twice per week to get it really looking good.
Once in 15 days . Because growth is not much .
Try this. Try mowing once per week instead of every 15 days and report back. I guarantee it will start looking better. If you wait until the grass looks like it needs to be mowed, you waited too long. Twice per week is best but in your case let’s start with weekly mowing.
this 6 inches i just got in Georgia helped my lawn
You got 6 inches of rain? Wow. I didn't get anywhere near that in north GA.
Ron Henry yep Augusta area
Very nice.
Love your channel and the information you provide. Im from Alabama and back in the day i had a beautiful yard but kids came along and my ability to stay on top of the yard work and maintenance fell by the wayside. That said this summer (really late spring) i decided to get back at it and so far ive had good results. My biggest issue right now is tall lumping fescue patches in my yard and I'm not 100% sure the best way and time to try to deal with that. My grass type is Bermuda if that matters...any suggestions? Again love your channel, your videos are succinct, full of information and you obviously know your stuff as your lawn is beautiful. Stay safe and well!
Hi Brandon. I totally hear you about life getting in the way. Congrats on deciding to spend more time in the lawn. 👍As far as the Fescue mixed in with the Bermuda, how much are we talking? Is it a small enough amount that you can simply pull them. I'd have to check but ther might be a herbicide that would target tall fescue while not harming Bermuda. I'd really prefer to not use herbicides though if at all possible. Thanks for the kind words and for watching the content. I really appreciate it. Lawn care is definitely a labor of love. 😎👍
@@RonHenry So my yard is probably around 5k square feet and most of the issue/concern is in my front yard. I have some smaller patches I could definitely just dig up but i do have some larger more significant areas that digging up does not seem like the best approach. That said I want it gone lol. Just really looking for my best bet to get that done and at the right time of the year if there is one. Obviously I cant fix several years of neglect the first summer back at it but the tall fescue clumps are by far and away the worst part of my lawn and the one thing I'm not so sure how to deal with. Thanks so much for your response!! Have a great day!
How high are you mowing Brandon? Bermuda thrives on being cut at much lower heights than tall fescue. If you're able to cut at 1.5" or lower, that should encourage growth in the Bermuda while stressing the tall Fescue. For the herbicide route, Tribute Total from Bayer should kill the Fescue while doing minimal damage to the Bermuda. It's not cheap stuff though. Expect to pay between $350 - $400 for a bottle. One bottle treats 2 - 3 acres so with you primarily spot spraying it should last a long time. Either way, I would lower your mowing height to 1.5" regardless of whether you use Tribute or not. Granted doing this successfully will require that your lawn be relatively smooth. Ideally, you also want to use a reel mower to cut it. Hope this helps. 😎👍
low rate of Monument 0.35 oz/A will smoke out Fescue in Bermuda. Its expensive but Monument lasts a very long time because you use so little. Cheapest option is in Feb if grass is completely dormant and you get an unusually warm day, blanket spray the bermuda with very low rate glyphosate around 8oz/A that will kill the Fescue and any other weeds in there. Risky but it works.
Thanks for the advice SMK. So there you go Brandon. You have a second option for getting rid of the Fescue in your lawn. Like SMK, said, just be sure to do this when the Bermuda is dormant so that it's not trying to absorb the herbicide you're putting down.
My well water has a lot of iron in it,does that effect the lawn?
Should be fine Ryan.
How do I apply these fertilizers to Bermuda grass freshly installed about 4 months ago
Hi jayjay xo. You'd use a broadcast spreader like the Earthway 2050p. Can see a review on it here: th-cam.com/video/TUI11-njzOs/w-d-xo.html
@@RonHenry and which fertilizer would you recommend for Bermuda grass installed about 4 months ago?
I have been watching you for about a year now, and your information is really helpful! I did a soil test with yard mastery on my cool season lawn. My phosphorus was high. 14.85 ppm on the (8-11) recommended range. Is miloganite something I should avoid now? I'm considering Sustain 18-1-8 + fe. My question is, will milo spike my phosphorus rate or just maintain it?
Heya Nathan. The fert you mentioned is likely ok. I would avoid Milo. If you’re looking for additional fertilizer options with no phosphorus check these out: golfcourselawn.store/thegoodstuff
@@RonHenry Thank you for the help! I will check out that website.
@@nathanmerrill.Design Happy to help.
I played corn hole on lawn Sunday and the grass hasn’t stood back up yet and it’s Tuesday do you know why. I have tall fescue
It probably got matted down Shawn. It will bounce back as it gets more sunlight and the next time you mow. It’s not permanently damaged.
@@RonHenry thanks sir. Your tips works great(. The watering n cutting).
@@shawnmatthews6761 glad to hear they're useful Shawn. Thanks for watching sir. I appreciate the support.
@@RonHenry what recommendation on killing poa
@@RonHenry last one. How do I thicken up lawn. I have thin spots. As well as yellowing
New subscriber. Love the tips you put out!
I should add that this is the first year I'm putting more effort into fixing my yard. Been putting all the stuff you put out into practice but I've got a long way to go.
Thanks for subbing Eric. I really appreciate the support. Be sure to let me know if there's anything I can help out with. 👍😎
No worries Eric. As long as you're consistent, it's impossible to not get good results. I'd advise getting a soil test done: www.mysoiltesting.com/shop?aff=11 since it will let us identify how healthy your soil is. Healthy soil equals healthy grass and a good soil test is the first step in moving towards that. If you haven't checked out the Fix My Ugly Lawn series, give it a look. It outlines a process that pretty much anyone can follow to get good results in their lawn. th-cam.com/video/49OXqXGNe28/w-d-xo.html You can do it man. If you have any questions or need to send me pics of your lawn or soil test results, feel free to reach out. ron@ron-henry.com 👍😎
No worries Eric. As long as you're consistent, it's impossible to not get good results. I'd advise getting a soil test done: www.mysoiltesting.com/shop?aff=11 since it will let us identify how healthy your soil is. Healthy soil equals healthy grass and a good soil test is the first step in moving towards that. If you haven't checked out the Fix My Ugly Lawn series, give it a look. It outlines a process that pretty much anyone can follow to get good results in their lawn. th-cam.com/video/49OXqXGNe28/w-d-xo.html You can do it man. If you have any questions or need to send me pics of your lawn or soil test results, feel free to reach out. ron@ron-henry.com 👍😎
@@RonHenry I just applied a heavy dose of milo week after memorial day. Should I wait a before doing a soil test? I'm thinking the results will be skewed some.
Should this be done in the spring at the beginning of the season ?
Hi Joey. The fertilization can be done throughout the season. I talk about the process I use in detail in this video: th-cam.com/video/Ht3NuqMo9bc/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching.
@@RonHenry how often would you do the process monthly? I will be doing a soil test next spring. I just grabbed a property.
I'm in Toronto Canada so we have cold winters and very humid hot summers
Hi Ron excellent video! I just moved into a house with my girlfriend with small lawn that has grown out of control (weeds, mix of grass types, dead spots, gravel, etc). Any tips on restoring a lawn that’s grown wild?
Heya Han. Congrats on moving into the new place! As far as getting the weeds under control, the best method for doing that is growing a healthy lawn. What type of grass is your lawn? If Bermuda, the product we'll want to apply is from Spectracide. amzn.to/3fe3uKR I have a series that covers transforming a lawn from normal to awesome here: th-cam.com/video/49OXqXGNe28/w-d-xo.html For a video specifically on controlling weeds check this out: th-cam.com/video/dDN7bApxnFk/w-d-xo.html Lot's of good content in that playlist. 👍😎
Great video, what about preventing weeds and aeration.... doesn't that help the lawn stay green as well?
Thanks
Preventing weeds does help the lawn have more consistent color and stay greener. Pre-emergent is the best way to accomplish that. I have a few videos on the topic. Here’s the most recent one. th-cam.com/video/QZDuuqbGG4A/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching. 🙏😎
over in the UK we need a license to spray any commercial grade pesticides, which includes PGR.
Oh wow. So you'd have to have a lawn care professional come out to do it for you? I imagine the use of PGR isn't that common in the UK then?
@@RonHenry yeh I assume so (I haven't as yet) , anyone can get the license, you need to be trained in PPE, safe use etc.
aurora44 it doesn’t sound like the barrier to entry is too high. If you’re serious about your lawn I suppose it’s a small price to pay.
Ron Henry I don’t think they check though 👀
They don't check when you're buying the product? Or would you be ordering it online?
Thanks for the informations. I just put 2 bags of Milo on 5000sq with bag of Green max Lawn. Do think by End of August is good Idea to put Humicharr?
Heya KD. Nice on throwing down the Milo. You can apply Humichar now if you like. August works too but really no reason to wait.
Thanks buddy for the quick response I really appreciate it
How about doing De thatch? Can I do it now?
@@swift4311 Yep. You can KD kD. No problem at all. As long as the grass is actively growing, feel free.
Great info!
Thanks Suzi Que! Thanks for watching the content. 😎
I have Hybrid Bermuda, but made the mistake of putting down wrong Bermuda seeds, now I have Seedling sprigs all over. Any suggestions to remedy and get back to my Hybrid only?
Ugh... Not really Carl. It's pretty difficult to selectively kill Bermuda. If the new grass is very new you could stop watering in an attempt to stress the new seedlings. That's just an attempt though because Bermuda is pretty hardy. It's likely to simply come back. Are you sure the new seeds won't blend in with what you currently have eventually?
Okay but if u use the liquid fertilizer, wont it wash away if i water the grass or it rains?
What height do you cut Bermuda at 3 or 2 inch
.75" or lower
How do I test my Soil ?
golfcourselawn.store/products/mysoil-starter-pack
My spring soil test showed optimal to high iron. Doesn’t necessarily keep it dark green so I still spike it with iron products periodically and get a good response. Opinions on whether the soil can be overloaded with iron leading to other problems?
Lawn Journeys. My iron is over twice the recommended levels so I don't think so. th-cam.com/video/nihudOjO32I/w-d-xo.html How are the levels of your macros? Does your lawn have enough nitrogen?
Ron Henry Spring test showed optimal N, low P, low K. I did a spring adjustment with a starter fert (high P) and putting down a high K summer stress fert this weekend. Have not retested to date.
It sounds like the amendments you've applied should do the trick. I'd give them a while to work before testing again. Figure end of summer is probably a good timeframe.
Hello can you tell me Where can I buy all 3 products at
Hi Nateliontrueleo 404. Here's the liquid fertilizer: golfcourselawn.store/products/turfplex-iv-20-2-3-with-seaxtra This the granular fertilizer I recommend: golfcourselawn.store/products/country-club-16-0-8-humic-max-and-mesa%C2%AE-by-lebanonturf-sgn-150 and the Milorganite you can get at Home Depot or here: amzn.to/3gdZJXq Here's a video on how to use them: th-cam.com/video/Ht3NuqMo9bc/w-d-xo.html Let me know if I can help with anything else. Thanks for watching the content. 👍😎
Do you cut higher during heat waves and lack of rain?
Hi James. I usually don't. The only thing that will cause me to cut higher is if I go out of town for a week or so. In that case I'll cut a touch higher the first time until I work my way back down to my normal height.
Thanks for the tips. I’ve also been subscribed to “How To With Doc” and have been an avid user of Anderson’s PGF Complete. It comes in a 16-4-8 ratio and cannot burn the yard. I have a calendar in my garage and I am literally throwing it down every 3 weeks and my yard has NEVER looked so healthy. It is the greenest lawn in the subdivision.That, along with Anderson’s Humichar have been the only two weapons in my lawn arsenal this season and the results have been great!
Thanks so much for support Adam. I really appreciate it. That's awesome that you're getting great results with the Anderson's PGF Adam. Do you apply at full rate every 3 weeks? Thanks for sharing your experience and for watching the content. 😎👍
Ron Henry, yes, it I’m also. VERY interested in seeing what results I can get from CarbonX
Definitely let me know how it works out for you man. I've not tried Carbon X as yet but always looking to hear about the results people get with the products they're using.
Thank you
No problem at all swagergirl YT. Glad you found it useful. 👍😎
Hey Ron, Great stuff! I just killed off some big chunks of crabgrass. Should I dig it up or leave it alone? Thanks!
You can dig them up to remove them. How did you kill the crabgrass?
Liquid weed killer; not round up. The crab grass had taken over a corner area (2x3ft). Dead now. Didn’t know if I should leave it alone or if I dug it up maybe the Bermuda would spread and cover it quicker. Thoughts?
Thanks again.
If they're isolated to a small area, I would probably just dig them up. Unless you're dealing with spurge, dallisgrass or some other pesky weed, I'm a big fan of manual pulling. Keep herbicides off your turf as much as possible.
love it
Thanks Connor! I really appreciate it. Means a lot coming from you. 😎👍
How often to put down 25-0-5 ? I put down milo every 4 weeks.
It depends Teen Sonic. If you're using PGR, you can get away with applying every 6 - 8 weeks. Without PGR, I'd apply every 10 - 12 weeks or you're likely to end up with excessive top growth. Where your nutrient levels are will dictate the response you get. If you're very low in nitrogen, then you're less likely to run into issues than if your nitrogen levels are already optimal and you're adding a big hit on top of that. So unfortunately the most correct answer is "it depends". 🤓
Hey brotha can you point me in the direction for some good fertilizer. I have the DIY bug and do not want to go truegreen.
Depends on what your soil tests say. golfcourselawn.store/products/mysoil-starter-pack We carry a good range here: golfcourselawn.store/collections/grass-fertilizer but tough to tell you which is best for your lawn without soil test data.
@@RonHenry ok great, thank you!
Anytime
Hello! I have a problem...
I water my grass as needed. We had 4 days straight of rain. 1 week later after I get my grass cut, my grass looks burnt. What can I do?
Thank you so much for the videos
Hi Sundria. It sounds like your grass just got a bit overgrown from all the rain. Just keep mowing it and it will bounce back. At least twice per week is what I'd recommend. There's not much you can do to immediately turn it green. Regular mowing will speed up the process. Hope this helps.
Ok thank you so much. I water on mon wed fri. Is that too much?
Also Is ironite a good product to use.
@@sundriat4410 Hi Sundria. If you're getting plenty of rain, there's no need to water. I've never personally used ironite but people that have seem to like it.
Ok thank you so much. Im gonna watch some of your other videos on lawn care.
Your grass looks awesome
Hi Ron. Can the 25-0-5 Mesa burn your lawn or is it like Milo. Also will the carbonpro Lmobile damage my Bermuda if I apply my 2nd app at 1oz per thousand 3 weeks after initial 2oz app. Thanks again Ron keep up the great work
Yes it absolutely can burn your lawn. I happened about 2 years ago. You can see it here: th-cam.com/video/tl9ktpckn1I/w-d-xo.html Carbon Pro L shouldn't damage your lawn. It's primarily organic. Applying it 3 weeks after you initial application won't be a problem. We just did the second application on Alex's lawn. Video coming soon. Thanks so much for watching the content Teen Sonic. I really appreciate the support.
Very informative video, from a fellow Georgian. Question about soil testing, and mind that I'm a total novice so sorry if this is a stupid question. But you mentioned that it is important to soil test to make sure a lawn has sufficient nitrogen and iron. But from what I'm seeing, the soil tests don't measure iron -- I see nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Am I missing something?
Hi Mark. The soil test I use measures the macro and micronutrients. This is what I use: golfcourselawn.store/collections/home-soil-test-kits-and-ph-adjustments
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I used a fertilizer may be too strong and some part of the grass became burnt up.
Mmmm perhaps there was a bit of overapplication Shirley?
Ron part of my yard is going dormant due to extreme extreme heat and we are in a drought do you think applying some milo or another product would do any benefit, also I have Kentucky blue grass which goes dormant pretty much no matter what when it gets hot
hydretain would help if you could water it
T Benntt. This is the first that I've heard of hydretain. Is it a product you've used before successfully?
Thomko 2, to your point there's not a ton you can do about KBG going dormant as temps go up. It's not only a watering situation as much as temperature. You could try applying a biochar to help the soil retain a bit more moisture, but I don't think that lack of water is the primary issue you're dealing with. 😟
Ron Henry my yard was just getting perfect too dark green blue grass grass no patches nothing real thick healthy and not even 1 week into the drought I noticed bad yellow patches
Ron Henry yes it is ...my yard actually surviving in the heat while watering less
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Love the videos Ron. Quick question. I just seeded some Blackjack Bermuda. It's coming in decently, but I have crabgrass coming up with it. Should i walk on the new grass to pull up as much crabgrass as possible or just deal with the crabgrass next spring? Thanks
Heya Coleman. I would pull it if it's really bothering you. With the Blackjack just being overseeded, I'd stay away from applying herbicides if at all possible. There's no harm in pulling the weeds manually. Once the Blackjack grows in more, you can consider putting Spectracide down which targets crabgrass and has a pre-emergent. amzn.to/31Z7s68 Let me know if I can help with anything else.
@@RonHenry Thanks for the response Ron. Wasn't sure how much walking on new grass would damage it. I know you're very busy, but it shows a lot that you take the time to respond to as many people as you can. That's the best thing about this channel!
No problem at all Coleman. I look at the comments as a mini forum of sorts so I try to chime in as much as possible. Ideally you want to stay off the new grass as much as you can but once it's more established, there's no harm in walking on it. Bermuda is pretty hardy. That's one of the things I love most about it. Most mistakes are usually a 2 week problem at most. 😎
Hi Ron! I put Milorganite ↓ over a week ago. I used a Scott's spreader on 12. I have dark green lines all over the lawn. What did I do wrong?
Hi Sheril. It sounds like you didn’t overlap enough on your passes. You can simply make passes on the areas that were missed. In a week or so, the color across the lawn should then be uniform. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 😎👍
@@RonHenry So should I be spreading like I mow? That kind of overlapping? It says it spreads 5', so I was intentionally not overlapping, trying not to put too much product down. So walk as if I'm mowing? With all spreadable products? Thanks again for the response, Ron.
@@sbender9518 yep just like when you're mowing. Milorganite is a very safe fertilizer so there's little chance of it damaging the grass. This is the same process you'd use when applying any product with a spreader. A slight overlap to ensure even coverage. You didn't hurt anything. Just have to go out and fix. It's no biggie. 👍😎
@@RonHenry Awesome! Now I know. Thank you so much!
Good deal Sheril. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 👍😎
Where in Georgia are you ? I am in Kennesaw
Gainesville area
Man I’d love to tee up on that lawn
You could hit a sand wedge off it without too much trouble
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Thanks for the advice, Ron. But there is no way I am lawing every week. Lol
I hear you Yoel. It is a lot of work!
People in Georgia don't have fences in thier back yards????
DR not all of us. Some do but not all.
Thank you brotha
Any time. Appreciate you watching.
Ron-I recently fired Trugreen because my backyard was in terrible condition, but front is nice and green, but the HOA is responsible for it’s care. I applied some Lesco 24-0-11 about a week ago and cut the grass closer to front, but I’m not sure if this is the right product or not. Any suggestions on what direction I should proceed? Doesn’t seem like it’s working and some weeds seem to be growing more than the grass.
Heya Ken. The best way to know if you're using the correct fertilizer for your lawn, is to get a soil test. www.mysoiltesting.com/shop?aff=11 They not very expensive and is literally one of the best investments you can make in your lawn care program. The Lesco 24-0-11 product is a really good one but without know where you NPK and micronutrient levels are, it might not be enough for your lawn. To get your lawn to thicken up, it's going to take a combination of healthy soil and consistent mowing at the right height. You can do it. :-) Let me know if I can help with anything else. 👍😎
Melorgonite does not work for my lawn for some reason.
Hmm.. It does take longer to work than other fertilizers. This is what I would use instead of Milo: golfcourselawn.store/products/mirimichi-4-4-4-premium-organic-fertilizer
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So you use all 3 of those?
Hi NDN Daily. I've changed reduced the fertilizers I'm using to 2. Granular for most of the nutrition needs and a liquid for fill in micronutrients and get more consistent color. These are what I'm using.
Granular: golfcourselawn.store/products/country-club-16-0-8-humic-max-and-mesa%C2%AE-by-lebanonturf-sgn-150
Liquid: golfcourselawn.store/products/turfplex-iv-20-2-3-with-seaxtra
Let me know if I can help with anything else.
Thx
Anytime John.
LESCO 24-2-11 I think it has 6% iron
I think you're right about that Mike. It's also a great choice for getting a greener lawn. If you need phosphorus, it's an especially good choice. Thanks for sharing that option.
Can you help me
With what?
He looks like the guy in the True Green ads 😂
I'll take that as a compliment! 😎
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Hope so Tomax! Just means I can reach more people to help with their lawns. Thanks for the support!
Man I jealous. No fertilizer for me until October 😣
Because of restrictions in your area Richard?
@@RonHenry Yep. Costal Florida. Nitrogen ban from June 1st till September 30th
@@richardsmith1161 That really makes sense huh? Lets limit fert apps to warm season grasses during their primary growth time. It's all political BS based on feel good, no nothing logic. Scientific data was discounted by local "decision makers". Some counties are worse than others.
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@@richardgleason5953 I don't know. I do see retention ponds covered with algae to the point you can't see the water
I guess the two people who downvoted this video just hate green grass. 😂 Great video as always, Ron.
It's quite possible Kevin S. Perhaps another TH-camr that doesn't like lawn stripes? #stripeaction isn't for everyone. Thanks for watching the content Kevin. Appreciate the support. 😎👍
How do we know your method is right
You don't The results speak for themselves.
@@RonHenry no not really how do we know this is your work and your lawn
Sprenkle yard/lawn with coffee grounds once a year. Turns the dirt green.
Thanks for sharing Jeremy
I’m asking a question not because I’m doubting you because I don’t know. How come you said that only the top part of the lawn is green. But I see blades of grass and the whole thing is green
Ohhh. Great question. If you pull the grass up from the roots, you'll see that the stem normally isn't green.