DON’T make these 7 STUPID Mistakes when OVERSEEDING your LAWN
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ค. 2024
- Are you Planning on OVERSEEDING your LAWN? Watch this First.
In this video, We will show you 7 Stupid mistakes that most beginners make when Seeding their Lawn.
When grass seeding a lawn it is important to mow your lawn short right before you overseed. By mowing low you will give the new grass seeds a head start to germination by reducing the risk of overcrowding the existing grass. Depending on what grass seed you are seeding such as Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass or tall fescue, it can take anywhere from 3 days to a couple weeks to for the seed to germinate.
Also it is important to rough up the soil before you seed / overseed. The absolute best way is to use a hallow tine lawn aerator and/or a dethatcher . Aeration is good for a couple reasons, first being in relieves compaction in your soil and can increase seed to soil contact when overseeding. Dethatching will open up the canopy of the grass and help the seed fall directly into the soil. If you had to choose only one out of the two than I would recommend aerating as not only will it open the soil up but it will also break through the thatch layer as well.
Most people think they have to till there soil before the seed or overseed their grass. Preparing soil for grass seed does not include tilling it. Tilling will leave you with soil that will settle unevenly and cause extreme bumps and lumps in your lawn over time. Not to mention tilling will alter the water structure of how clay your clay soil has settled. If you till it will force the soil to recompact and can make water sit on top of the compacted soil.
A lot of people like to throw down fertilizers that are nitrogen heavy before they overseed but there is really no need for it. Adding nitrogen when you overseed will give your existing grass a surge of growth causing it to choke out the new seedlings, this is especially true when overseeding Kentucky Bluegrass WITH Kentucky Bluegrass. Instead I like to apply a pure phosphorus fertilizer called TSP aka Triple Super Phosphate will has all the benefits of traditional starter fertilizer minus the added nitrogen.
One annoying thing about seeding is accidentally throwing seed in places it shouldn’t go such as your mulch beds. One way to avoid this is by using a drop spreader around all perimeters of your lawn. A drop spread will give you much more control when laying down seed. Once you throw down you seed, you should roll it in to increase seed to soil contact.
The most important factor in having a successful overseed is proper watering. It can be challenging to keep up with it especially if you don’t have an irrigation system. Do not give up on watering midway through your project. The best way ive found to have consistent watering habits is by using the Hunter Mp stake irrigation system. It is fully diy and requires no digging. It hooks up to your hose line and uses a bluetooth controller that you can control from your phone in order to set up schedules for watering. I will leave a link below to a video I made about it.
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I got the greenkey rolling spike aerator - it was designed by this UK lawn worker. It's a 2 inch spike -
Thank you ,🙏🏿 great video exactly detailed explanation I was looking for subbed.
Well done George. It just goes to show that there are several different approaches that the DIYer can make, all based on what they are willing to take on. Good stuff!
Thanks AL much appreciated, i saw you just took on an overseeding project as well!
Nice to see some new classic cool season LCN content!
LCN YOUR THE MAN@! ERICK AND RUSH FROM NWI!
I have seen a few of your videos in the last year or so. Been watching more of your content lately and I must say you do a great job of breaking things down simply with out over complicating things. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
GREAT video! I've watched hundreds of lawn care videos and this one was one of the better ones! I did all of this stuff when I seeded but got lazy on my last over-seed and you're 100% right about these mistakes people make
Thank you so much! mean a lot!
Thank you for taking the time to make your video. It was very informative and in depth. Great job!!!
Perfect tips brother! I see these mistakes getting made all the time! I totally agree that if you’re going to go through the work to do a lawn Reno, you should follow all the steps to get the best results
Thanks bud!
Seeding is like painting, if you want a pro level job.. you gotta do the prep!
Thanks for watching!
Helpful video. Also respect your highlighting other lawn care TH-camrs.
Great tutorial on all of the steps. Gives me confidence about the process. Love the tip on rolling in the seed. I hadn’t thought of it before. Thanks George!
Thanks John!
You can do it! Good luck 😃
Thanks! Always helpful in turning my weedscape into a grass lawn.
No problem thanks for watching!
Thanks so much, George. We are just about to start our overseeding and this video is exactly what we needed to ensure a beautiful lawn come spring. Please keep the videos coming!
No problem lorry! good luck with your project!
What type of seed or you overseeding with??
Great video George ! You’ve set us all up for success. Nicely done.
Thanks Scott! Good to see ya 👋
Always very helpful! I also love the length of your vids…not too short and not too long.
Thank you Gary!
I’m new to the channel and to maintaining my lawn . I stumbled on to your channel George and it’s great . You have a ton of information keep the videos coming thanks .
Thank javi!
See ya around 👋
I'm a new follower and I gotta say bro, I've learned so much from you in a very short time. I'm very selective in which youtuber I choose to follow and you sir and very knowledgeable, professional and all around princess cut indeed. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much, really appreciate the nice comment:)
See you around!
Great tips on overseeding there George. Some sources over here in the UK say to mow to 3/4 inch or slightly less prior to overseeding. As you say its like a natural growth regulator. Totally agree with the rolling step. It ensures better seed soil contact 👍
Thanks graham, love those beautiful uk lawns!
Just got to know danial hilbert and have been learning a lot from him as well.
Appreciate you watching my friend
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Yes Daniel has done some really great stuff. His lawns really are exceptional.
Thanks a million, I'll be over seeding tomorrow, conditions look pretty good my fence should help with the wind that blows during this time of year in Texas. Wish me luck with this Bermuda grass.
Good luck! are you overseeding rye??
Thorough overview of what to do and what not to do. Appreciate the listing at the end. 👍
Anytime Rus, you the man
Nicely done.... Walks someone easily through process.
Appreciate the mention!
Thanks Brian and no problem bud
Hey George,new to the channel and I’m loving your content. I know a lot of the things you’ve said in your videos,but you have said things that were new to me. Great channel, keep it up
Thanks Tonya! Very encouraging to hear that!
See ya around!
Really enjoy your videos! I love using my mantis for dethatching and verticutting when overseeding. Really gets the seed in the soil. The fertilizer tip is great. Thanks!
Thanks tony! did you overseed yourself this year?
@@PrincessCutLawnCare You are certainly welcome! I have to wait a couple weeks. We are on water restrictions from the hurricane. Doing some prep work now.
Thank you for these instructions!
I like the video, thanks for posting. You reminded me, just in time, of the roller to push the seed down for a better chance of grabbing the soil. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Oooh tell the wife I love the deep taupe paint color by the front door 😊
Just found your channel. Solid solid content man. Love how quick and to the point you are.
Thanks trey much appreciated!
George, thanks for all the tips on this video, I’m new on this and for over seeding, still have time this year 10/9/23 or you recommend wait for spring, I’m from Valparaiso, IN and I think we have the same weather, thanks again Dan
Great video Georg! Great information. Thanks for the shout out bud! 👊🏼
Appreciate it nate and no problem!
Seen the shoes and knew😂 this was the video
haha you funny
GREAT presentation! Just about to do this project and this video was perfect info and done with great communication
methods.
THANKS, Tom Byrne
Appreciate that Tom!
Your new videos are really looking professional and are super engaging love watching them!
Thank you so much!
🌞Excellent video! Though I will probably never overseed my southern lawn, this is some great stuff!! Great job on the production quality!
Thanks sonny! No rye overseed for you this winter? lol
Well done George. You covered all the bases for a successful overseeding project.
Thanks keith! i heard you have provista now??
how cool is that!
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Still waiting to install it and looking forward to it. Will keep you posted :)
@@Striperman Sweet i really wanna see it, it sounds almost too good to be true lol
thank you for all your great tips bud.
Great video! Thanks for having me down for this one!
Had an awesome time talkin shop with you bro, we gotta link again soon
Great video as always. Thanks for the shout out. Love that R&R lawn level in there.
Lol anytime brotha
I’ve been using that corona core aerator I borrowed from my neighbor and haven’t had it clog! I actually really like it! 👍
Yea? Mine clogs all the time, have to drill it out lol
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Try the Greenie Heavy Duty Lawn -Turf - Sod -Coring tool from e-bay it works great! 👍 I have heavy clay soil… no clog!
Mine clogged since day one 😓
Thank you for the great video. I'll be using your methodology.
Np problem doug thanks for watching
Valuable information that will yield good results. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the shout out 👊😎🌴
Any time, brotha
First time viewer. You seem like a great dude. Thanks for the great video! ✌🏼
Just wanted to say I love your videos! Great work!
Appreciate that dude!
Smart that you guys are promoting each other.... Everyone wins, we get to watch other great TH-cam guys and all of you get to grow your subscriber base
Thanks buddy, all the big guys stick to them selves so I promised all the guys that have been there since day one that I wouldn’t forget about them.
Glad you are enjoying the collabs
For me, last fall, the mistakes I made were underestimating how much grass seed the birds in my area could gobble up, and trying to throw more seed down in my remaining bare spots when the soil temps were already dropping too low, so I wasted some seed. Spring overseed helped, but I gotta deal with some poa annua now. I'm in the overseed or use prodiamine conundrum lol. I'm relatively happy with the thickness so I'm gonna try the pre-emergent.
Great points ben thank you so much for sharing.
I too tried to seed my bare areas from my reno last year in spring but didnt have much success with the kbg, good new is its coming in good now!
Nice George you always provide informative content! 🤙🏾🙏🏾
Much appreciated my dude
Always good content George. Great job
Great video George! Hope you are enjoying the Labor Day weekend!
Thanks You too
I will be overseeding this coming spring I'm sure George. Reno completed last Thursday- and waiting for my TTTF to show me life!! Thanks for the video dude. 🤘🤘
Thanks Dan! No sprouts yet?
I seeded the rye 4 days ago and still waiting myself
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Nothing as of this morning George, but then went to a local fest and when we got back a few hours later THEY HAVE SPROUTED!!! I updated the Insta. I'm excited brother!!
Very thorough over seeding video.
Good job.god bless
thank sir! god bless you as well
My manual lawn core aerator kept clogging with dirt and pebbles, so I sent away for one with a long opening throughout each tine and thus it's easy to get the dirt out when it clogs.
A lot of work to over seed one’s lawn. Thanks for info.
My latest video is all about the easiest and cheapest way, check it out!
Great tips! Thanks!
Hi George,
Always enjoy your videos, thanks for making me smarter! I also follow many of your peers you listed at the end, that was a classy move!
My plan is to dethatch, aerate, then drop the Scott’s weed n feed. I have a decent amount of crabgrass, clover and nutsedge, but my lawn is significantly better than this time last year when I applied Tenacity thanks to you. Are you a fan of the weed n seed after aeration, or is this not productive? I’m in zone 6, northern NJ.
No problem mr H! do you plan on seeeding?
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Thanks for the quick response George. I was not planning on seeding this year, as my lawn is full with no bare spots.
Such a great video. Thanks so helpful!
Appreciate it damon!
Great tips! @6:13 I was always scared to walk on my new seeds but now I'm not and considering rolling them in as soon as they're thrown down.
haha thanks man, no need to worry...actually if you dont have a roller invite the family to come walk all over it lol
actually for bare spots thats what i do, just step on it and it works great!
Don’t tell on me I’ve done it the car 🫣
Great video. I learned so much. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. I'm starting on mine now. Almost done with the detchathing, then I'll do the aerating, spray with Tenacity, then over seed with tall fescue. Start watering, and hopefully, start seeing it grow soon.
Sweet! thanks for sharing!
BTW which fescue seed did you go with? I want to overseed the south side of my house that gets full sun all day because my kbg and rye cannot handle it over there
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I don't have the exact name on me, it's from United Seed, I can look later when I'm back home. But, the varieties is also in the tall fescue from Seedsuperstore SS1000, the same one's. I talked to a guy from Itep, he said they got a very good rating. They are less expensive than Seedsuperstore, even after you add in shipping.
@@PrincessCutLawnCare At Seedsuperstore their SS1000 includes four varieties, including avenger 2, and 4'th millennium, which both sell separate at United Seed's. At Seedsuperstore 25 lbs of SS1000 is $ 116.99, at United Seed's either of the tall fescue varieties listed above cost 10 lbs $35, and 25 lbs $81.25. ( now that does not include shipping).
Seedsuperstore shady tall fescue blend is SS1002, it includes a few varieties, including Titanium 2 LS and Valkyrie LS. Seedsuperstore price is 25 lbs for $116.99, at United Seed's each are 10 lbs $35, and 25 lbs $81.25. ( not including shipping).
So, I need some of the sunny variety, and the shady variety. So, I'm going to order so much of each of the four different varieties. I've used Seedsuperstore seed before, it is good quality seed. But, if I can get the exact same seed for less cost, I'm going to try United Seed's. I've never purchased from them before. Thanks, John G.
@@Johnny53kgb-nsa i just bought some titanium from united seed, thanks for sharing!
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Good deal. Let me know how you like it. Mine should arrive either today or tomorrow. I ordered 10 lbs each of 4'th. millennium, Avenger 2, Titanium 2LS, Valkyrie LS. Good luck, John
Just saw your video on overseeing. Would like to know more about setting up an above ground irrigation system. Current using the orbit B-hyve but have not really been all that happy.
Subscribed and gave a thumb's up. Really enjoyed it and learned some things too!
Glad to hear it! Thanks for the sub:))
Very informative and clearly explained
Thank you J
Great video George. Anyone that follows this should get a really good result with their overseeding project. Appreciate the shout out. 😎🙏
Thanks Ron! And always!
I fertilize regularly & in the later fall i cut grass short, dethatch it then seed in 1st week of Nov.
When snow comes its weight pushes dormant seed to contact level...Then in spring it melts providing water to begin germination, once the ground is no longer soft i fertilize it with Scotts Max green.
Thank you - very informative!
No problem bud, thanks for watching 🙏
The video production is getting better and better man. I'm starting to get jealous lol. Top notch stuff!
Lol dont be, i over exposed in a couple shots and wasnt even in focus the last scene haha
Great video George! As always!
Thanks Dino much appreciated
I use a hollow time aerator and with the right moisture conditions of the soil ( watering the day before of dry soil) it rarely clogs up.
Solid points
Nice video, thinking of doing all of this tommorow
Thanks and Good luck!
Thanks George! Fingers crossed on the rake giveaway today! 🤞🏼
Thanks Taylor going to be doing it at 7pm central time on IG live!
Wow, super helpful. Well done!
Appreciate it!
Great tips and love your chill vibe. Hate when guys take roids right before filming and I feel like I’m being yelled at the whole time
thanks broski much appreciated!
im guilty of yelling sometimes, its like a nervous reaction on camera lol
Great video!!🌱
Thanks!!
Much needed advice thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Agreed about the tilling. I have the bumpiest lawn because of the tilling
sorry to hear david! plan on leveling??
Love love your vids mate! thanks! buffalo grass here south of the equator.. : )
Hey!!! whats up my southern neighbor!
Appreciate ya stopping by 😀
I’m tossing the seed on bare spots and letting the snow cover it. I stick holes in it with a ski pole and dump a bit in and let it grow while it snow!
Really good content here. Thanks.
appreciate that!
This guy looks very much like Sam Tarly in Game of Throne. Both very knowledgeable and articulate
Hey George, thanks for the great video. I’m overseeding today here in southern Wisconsin. I noticed your shop lights on the ceiling. Can you share a link to them please? Thanks
A great video… keep them coming.
Thanks and will do 👍
Impressive subject and introduction,very clean and flourish lawn.Thanks for your ideas,people will have a beautiful lawn full of green accordingly, I like you video.
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Thanks for your video,, I just pulled out a bunch of weeds from my front lawn and am in the process now to overseed using scotts seeds along with compost. I live in central florida and would like to know if it's ok to overseed now early December? thanks in advance.
I love the P fert but in Florida you can’t apply phosphorus without a soil test, according to the State Fertilizer ordinance
Hey am new thanks much for the tips also here to learn as well
Great video! Did a soil test and my phosphorus is non-existent. Ordered some of the phosphate, can that be applied and mixed with the seed?
Billy Goat for aeration.
Nice video man! Great tips too. I just overseeded and can’t wait for the results.
Thanks dude! What seed did you use??
@@PrincessCutLawnCare sore subject haha. I have a local North40 and I’m just using there Kentucky Blue grass, but next year I’m going to burn the yard and start over with some 365ss kbg!
@@TheLawngestYard nothing wrong with that. I went to Aaron’s house (the perfect cut) and his 100% Scott’s kbg lawn is one of the nicest I’ve ever seen
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Yeah for sure. I think it all depends on how you treat it. Make it dark green or low or whatever you want to do to it.
Simple and effective. Good stuff. How well did it fill in throughout the year being cut short? I know my taller KBG takes a lot of ground over the course of a season.
It did great everywhere except the drip line of my tree, im hoping this seed will sprout already before we get rain haha
The Man, The Myth, The Legend.
I really like your videos! Do you have any about preparing the lawn for the winter?
Thank you so much! and yes i do 😀
here you go: th-cam.com/video/WKs0r4eKDBg/w-d-xo.html
Awesome job dude, there are a lot of great tips in there, you’re a few days ahead of me! And thank you for the shoutout!🤘🏻
Thanks bro and no problem!
Look forward to see your project too!
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I’m sand leveling and throwing down some berenbrug rpr.
Nice just threw down some rye myself!
Good info
Thanks
great video.. I am getting ready for battle on my front yard
Good luck my friend!
Amazing channel instant SUBSCRIBER right here. Question, can I use a weighted roller as well?
thanks for the sub boss! and yes any type of weighted roller will do just fine
I have a question and I'm hoping you'll be able to help. This is the first year I had to do a major renovation to a chunk of our yard that the dogs trampled to death. With me being new to this, I didn't realize until it was too late to start over, that the reason that area died last season was due to soil compaction. So I did pull some plugs in the area where grass wasn't growing yet and despite not breaking up the soil as I should, the project was successful and I have lawn now. However, I know the area is still very compacted and I'm worried the new grass will choke to death. The grass has been stable and has gone through multiple mowings with no issues. Would it be safe for me to rent a aerator machine and run through it before winter hits? I want to give it the best chance possible to grow a strong root system but I fear it's too early to use that machine.
Additional Info:
Live in Michigan
Blended Kentucky Blue Grass and Perennial Rye
Used Liquid Aeration after pulling a small amount of plugs in the area.
Hope to hear back soon. Thank you! Your channel really gave me a lot of good info during this project, I just wish I found you sooner before I started.
Hello, I have a ? I plan on overseeding this fall which will be soon. My YM plan is telling me to put the stress blend down on the 18th of this month. Should I skip that since I will be overseeding soon afterwards? I will be doing everything you have said. Will be using seeds from seed super store SS1000 tall fescue blend. I'm in the southwest part of Va. Thanks for all you do! Oh one more thing. Can I still use my bio-stimulants rgs,microgreen, etc.. still learning what is right and what is wrong. Lol
Hi George ,
My landscaper just overseeded. Can I put the TSP now or do I need to wait ? Also when should I correct my PH .?
Great video 👍
thanks paul, appreciate you stopping by
Thank you Luke combs
If I had a dollar every time I heard that haha
Hey George, thanks for all your videos which certainly helped me do an overseeding project of my 5000sqft lawn, which included Dethaching, scarifying, seeding and covering it with peat moss, it has been 3 days. But i didnot apply starter fertilizer before or at the time of seeding, is it too late now to put down any fertilizer, now that peat moss is already put down.
Great to hear!
Its not too late but i personally would hold off until the first mow.
The seed doesnt need it now and will be more beneficial after that first mow
@@PrincessCutLawnCare Thanks George for quick response. Sure I will hold on to that.
I normally mulch the clippings as I mow
In this case when you pick up all the cuttings do you toss them out or compost for reuse ?
Great info, George!
Thanks bro! I see you have a channel as well, just subbed.
Look forward to checking it out 😃
@@PrincessCutLawnCare thank you! I appreciate that! 🍻
why do you have milorganite bag, what is a good case to use it? Great Informative Video!