This comes up alot. I really like the concept of delivered water vrs absorbed water. And how much water your lawn (zone to zone) can hold in one watering cycle. Thank you for the content.
I tend to see these soils as paper towels with different densities. If you pour water quickly over dried out potting soil it just runs off . . But if you drip, or water slowly in a circular pattern creating perimeter, water drops; as it drops it creates a vacuum like a straw . This is how nature does it . . This vacuum along with water tension creates magic . . So much happens in viens not total saturation . . Oxygen naturally gets pulled down to the Rhizome area within the perimeter you created . . Obviously this doesn't apply the same with lawns as lawns are manipulated growth and not natural . . Originally Land scape for Elite . . I can't grow a beautiful perfect lawn organically, but I do grow different grasses . . Your lawn is nice for sure . . And your info is awesome. . Watering technics are real . . So nice to see somebody looking at it in a scientific way . . I tested this watering technic and was amazed at the difference . . Most yards and landscape if left alone will naturally form little islands . . They can easily be seen during dry periods of the year here in so Cal . . Circular Whipdydoos, ruts n such . . Even lawns do this . . It's water tension and microbial life at work building up and tearing down . . Connect those islands with some moisture and Bam!! you got yourself a living network that continuously attempts to keep balance . Of course it all take a little work, but saves so so so much water . . Even for a lawn it's a good rule to set up water tension and vacuum (An underground system), Though I haven't a clue how would attempt to do this with a lawn you're showing . . Gonna watch some more . . Thank you for shar your knowledge . . Truly a value . .
I’ve never seen any research on it but my experience over the years has been that no matter how much you water the lawn never responds as well as it does with rainfall. I’ve always assumed it’s because it’s soft water and chlorine free but I don’t really know.
Drinking water isn't completely purified, but rain water is higher in some nutrients. Especially nitrogen. The chlorine certainly doesn't help. It's hurts your soil microbes.
Why not get a self leveler for your pool? You can make one pretty easily out of pvc and a trough valve. Definitely a game changer when it comes to pool work. Love the channel Doc!
I have a pure clay soil for my lawn and my yard is sloped slightly also. I have a very hard time getting water to saturate deeply. I’m experimenting with doing 3 cycles of my irrigation before day break with short run times to manage run off and promote absorption. I’m in northern Michigan and have a mix of rye, bluegrass and fescue.
I’ll have to try the short waterings along my driveway and along the curb. I plunged a pitchfork along those areas today during another rainfall and I hit quite a few stones. Those areas are very dry.
The answer is aerate. Aerate will 100% insure that water gets deeper In my opinion, watering every 3 days encourages root growth. Its cooler and more moist the deeper you go in the ground. I have bermuda roots that are at least 12 inches and a cheaper water bill Also, if you let the soil surface dry out, it will reduce weeds sprouting on the surface.
I’ll second that JonD. I haven’t done mechanical aeration yet but even the liquid soil loosener (I used the one from Simple Lawn Solutions) opened up the clay under my lawn. It has made a huge difference!
I really wish you would get into the crawling species of warm season grasses, ie. St. Aug, etc. I do understand that many of the principles you discuss apply to all types of grasses, minus mowing height and watering schedules of course! I’m speaking more about Soil conditioning and feeding the turf…
I would really love your thoughts on the Rainbird XFS Subsurface Irrigation System. I know that is not the type of irrigation system that you have, but not sure if you know about this type of product.
Doc, Im curious. What if you sprayed your yard with a surfactant before a rain event? Wouldnt that break the surface tension of the water and aid it in deeper penetration of the soil? Makes sense to me for clay soil. What say you?
Studies have proven that; although I cannot name them off hand; that roots grow specifically to find moisture, not nutrients. This study also researched and found that root growth is the most prolific when moisture was between 20-40%. It was recommended to water until 50-60% depending and let dry to around 25%. The saturation of water releases nutrients; ( No nutrient can be taken up by plants, until its made water soluble); as the soil dries out the root growth explodes. This includes all types of roots. Remembering that the tap root if it has one, is a depth and moisture gauge for all other roots. Since most primary roots attach to the tap root, its best to encourage the tap root to drill as deep as possible, as fast as possible.
Yes, but this video was really about water infiltration. aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/earthkind/drought/drought-management-for-commercial-horticulture/so-what-constitutes-an-effective-rain-event/
Hey Doc! You mentioned that new product, is it going to be available for testing, or are we going to have to wait until next year? Thanks so much, great video!
I want to know how you keep your grass out of the flower beds.... I'm struggling with the migration from the spread that occurs with Bermuda.. Let us Know Doc!!
doc, i have deep shade in part of my front lawn, no bermuda will grow obviously. what do you think about sodding palisade zoysia in that area? I found some available in the Memphis area
I am in North Dallas and I have Bermuda and Zoysia Palisade in my yard. Bermuda in the sunny areas and Zoysia Palisades in the shady areas and they both look great.
This comes up alot. I really like the concept of delivered water vrs absorbed water. And how much water your lawn (zone to zone) can hold in one watering cycle. Thank you for the content.
One of your best videos doc.... Has me thinking about my watering routine
I tend to see these soils as paper towels with different densities.
If you pour water quickly over dried out potting soil it just runs off . .
But if you drip, or water slowly in a circular pattern creating perimeter,
water drops; as it drops it creates a vacuum like a straw . This is how nature does it . .
This vacuum along with water tension creates magic . . So much happens in viens not total saturation . .
Oxygen naturally gets pulled down to the Rhizome area within the perimeter you created . .
Obviously this doesn't apply the same with lawns as lawns are manipulated growth and not natural . .
Originally Land scape for Elite . .
I can't grow a beautiful perfect lawn organically, but I do grow different grasses . .
Your lawn is nice for sure . .
And your info is awesome. .
Watering technics are real . .
So nice to see somebody looking at it in a scientific way . .
I tested this watering technic and was amazed at the difference . .
Most yards and landscape if left alone will naturally form little islands . .
They can easily be seen during dry periods of the year here in so Cal . .
Circular Whipdydoos, ruts n such . .
Even lawns do this . .
It's water tension and microbial life at work building up and tearing down . .
Connect those islands with some moisture and Bam!! you got yourself a living network that continuously attempts to keep balance .
Of course it all take a little work, but saves so so so much water . .
Even for a lawn it's a good rule to set up water tension and vacuum
(An underground system),
Though I haven't a clue how would attempt to do this with a lawn you're showing . .
Gonna watch some more . .
Thank you for shar your knowledge . .
Truly a value . .
I’ve never seen any research on it but my experience over the years has been that no matter how much you water the lawn never responds as well as it does with rainfall. I’ve always assumed it’s because it’s soft water and chlorine free but I don’t really know.
YOU ARE EXACTLY CORRECT!.. THAT " RAINWATER " IS SPECIAL
Drinking water isn't completely purified, but rain water is higher in some nutrients. Especially nitrogen. The chlorine certainly doesn't help. It's hurts your soil microbes.
Why not get a self leveler for your pool? You can make one pretty easily out of pvc and a trough valve. Definitely a game changer when it comes to pool work. Love the channel Doc!
Those are so great points to consider Doc! Super appreciate you sharing with us. There’s definitely a lot of clay under my lawn here in the Northwest
I have a pure clay soil for my lawn and my yard is sloped slightly also. I have a very hard time getting water to saturate deeply. I’m experimenting with doing 3 cycles of my irrigation before day break with short run times to manage run off and promote absorption. I’m in northern Michigan and have a mix of rye, bluegrass and fescue.
Another product that I have been researching is the Toro PSS-KIT Precision Wireless Soil Sensor and Receiver Kit.
Here’s hoping the beach house didn’t get to much runoff with all the rain. Really looking for to see you progress at the beach. Good luck
I’ll have to try the short waterings along my driveway and along the curb. I plunged a pitchfork along those areas today during another rainfall and I hit quite a few stones. Those areas are very dry.
I had several dry spots in my lawn, started digging and brought up a ton of construction debris and rocks.
Please do a video of your pool liner change!
The answer is aerate. Aerate will 100% insure that water gets deeper
In my opinion, watering every 3 days encourages root growth. Its cooler and more moist the deeper you go in the ground. I have bermuda roots that are at least 12 inches and a cheaper water bill
Also, if you let the soil surface dry out, it will reduce weeds sprouting on the surface.
I’ll second that JonD. I haven’t done mechanical aeration yet but even the liquid soil loosener (I used the one from Simple Lawn Solutions) opened up the clay under my lawn. It has made a huge difference!
I really wish you would get into the crawling species of warm season grasses, ie. St. Aug, etc. I do understand that many of the principles you discuss apply to all types of grasses, minus mowing height and watering schedules of course! I’m speaking more about Soil conditioning and feeding the turf…
Thanks for answering my question about the cutting height Doc!!! My yard is doing so well this year bc of these videos you do.
When and where will the Humichar shirts be available?
What is the name of this new test product? I am interested in giving it a try.
I would really love your thoughts on the Rainbird XFS Subsurface Irrigation System. I know that is not the type of irrigation system that you have, but not sure if you know about this type of product.
Doc, Im curious. What if you sprayed your yard with a surfactant before a rain event? Wouldnt that break the surface tension of the water and aid it in deeper penetration of the soil? Makes sense to me for clay soil. What say you?
What’s the new product?
Studies have proven that; although I cannot name them off hand; that roots grow specifically to find moisture, not nutrients. This study also researched and found that root growth is the most prolific when moisture was between 20-40%. It was recommended to water until 50-60% depending and let dry to around 25%.
The saturation of water releases nutrients; ( No nutrient can be taken up by plants, until its made water soluble); as the soil dries out the root growth explodes. This includes all types of roots.
Remembering that the tap root if it has one, is a depth and moisture gauge for all other roots. Since most primary roots attach to the tap root, its best to encourage the tap root to drill as deep as possible, as fast as possible.
Yes, but this video was really about water infiltration. aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/earthkind/drought/drought-management-for-commercial-horticulture/so-what-constitutes-an-effective-rain-event/
Hey Doc! You mentioned that new product, is it going to be available for testing, or are we going to have to wait until next year? Thanks so much, great video!
What type of lawnmower do you cut your lawn with ?? It looks so good and no lines. I love it wish I could get this over here in Utah.
can you fix having poor drainage with clay? can you fix the soil in any way?
I want to know how you keep your grass out of the flower beds.... I'm struggling with the migration from the spread that occurs with Bermuda.. Let us Know Doc!!
doc, i have deep shade in part of my front lawn, no bermuda will grow obviously. what do you think about sodding palisade zoysia in that area? I found some available in the Memphis area
I am in North Dallas and I have Bermuda and Zoysia Palisade in my yard. Bermuda in the sunny areas and Zoysia Palisades in the shady areas and they both look great.
Man, I sure wish I had 2... tree neighbors I could do stuff to their lawns! Lucky man! Lol! Might start asking a few tbh for experiments!
1 QUESTION CAN I WATER IF THE TEMP IS IN THE 80;S/90;/S
IIt shows on the camera!
Are you not allowed to tell us what the product is?
You should really remove that volcano around your tree and level it out. Covering over the trunk isn't healthy