I have a tiny lawn but the worms decimate it at this time of year, I used to be time challenged waiting for them to come up at night & would use a slingshot to rid them, about this time my wife & kids left me so now I have all the time I need 👍
Just love that old John Deere mower, many quality features from front to back, top to bottom. I imagine they have been cost engineered out of existence by now.
Mate. You do a great job with your vids, and the advice and tips in them are just great. I’m always inspired :). Please keep up your good work! Mike from New Zealand. BTW, When you talk about Autumn lawn care tips for example, I have to wait till Feb/Mar to put them in to practice.
I have a relatively small lawn. Have found brushing wormcasts tend to just smear casts as they tend to stay wet. I have heavily invested in an afro comb, a whole £3! As it's a small lawn can quickly pick up wormcasts, might also have benefit of removing any weed seeds that may have been brought up to the surface by the cast.
Robbie, can you tell us a bit more about the Symbio you use at 6:35 in the video please? I found their advertising and very little is mentioned about using it on lawns.
Hi Robbie… Worms .. the cast always seam wet. I like to add iron/ seaweed feed to drive em down, but I find the best way is to just blast em in with the hose once or twice a week, tried this over a couple of years and it certainly helps…. (I’ve only a small lawn) 20’ x 50’… easy to maintain! Great vid for this time of year… Thanks as always. B
@@Premier_lawns_official it just washes in .. flattens the grass slightly but it’ll stand up again in a day or so… I dressed and overseaded the lawn 3/4 weeks ago . It’s coming through, but there’s loads of casts. so it’ll be a case of waiting till spring to see what didn’t take and just adding more seed…. It always comes up good .. my neighbours think it’s Astro turf… even a couple of estate agents asked if it was real and said is it ok to walk on it? … my wife even moves the sun bed round after about 2 hour so it doesn’t damage the lawn… now that’s well trained. (don’t tell her I said that) Thanks Robbie B
Hiya, what's the wee handheld blower your had there. The missus is at me for waiting for the weather to clear it, that wee thing would do the business.
Like button smashed 💪. Brilliant advice for everything Robbie. I'll try the brush as I have been using a plastic leaf rake prior to cutting this last few weeks. I have been taking a look at the symbio stuff the last few days and whilst not in the market yet for anything I hope your code will be valid in the new year. Worm casts now smashed!
@@Premier_lawns_official lol you have to get the puns in when possible. Yes their (symbio) press release and resources on their website is an absolute goldmine of information. Have you taken a look? I'm planning to really push their advice next year on my own lawn to really see what happens 👍
@@Premier_lawns_official thanks Robbie. I sit and watch your videos at work and have it running in the shop! (Garden machinery dealer). Are there any benefits to mulching other than speed and lack of bag emptying?
@@Premier_lawns_official I could sell you either machine but it’s always good to know the pro users opinion. Keep up the good work mate, if you ever need any new equipment talk to me…..will do you cost prices for a thanks in a video 👌🏻👍🏻
I paid around £300 for it and it needed some work done to it. New, well they don't make this type any more. The new models cost around 7k for a greens mower. This one is 30 years old though
Hi Robbie. As someone who is not from Northern Ireland can you tell me what it is you say in the first second or two before you say "today we are going to...."
What do you say at the beginning? Awesome vids by the way mate, ive got a strip of putting green growing in my garden, so always tuning in for advice. I have a squirrel problem. They keep digging holes on the green haha
My garden it just full of worm cast the entire lawn is covered and the cast are big. my kids can not go on the lawn cause there shoes get covered in it it's a nightmare plz help I'm no gardener and don't have any knowledge or equipment really but I'm still getting g odd sunny days and would like to hang my washing out with getting g covers in mud I feel like the grass is disappearing and the cast are taking over 😭💗
Hi Robbie, I've learnt alot watching your videos but can you tell me is the seaweed and iron in the same pot or do you put them together in the sprayer
Just bought some symbio from your link... is it ok to use considering I just did a big overseed job and used a liquid fertiliser then? Can it be used n conjunction with a liquid fert?
Great vid as always Robbie. When do you typically do your last fertilizer application of the season ? I have read so many differing opinions on when to do the final application of the season , which types of fertilizer work best for that and the benefits of late autumn fertilizer. I have a cool season lawn , Kentucky Bluegrass and Perennial Rye grass mixed about a 60 / 40 ratio between the two.
@@Premier_lawns_official thanks for the info , i used a quick release granular starter fertilizer in early September to help with some over-seeding, was not sure if i should put another application seemingly a few weeks away from the first frost. So many different opinions on the final fertilizer application of the season , has my thinking on the subject a bit all over the place.
This is great info, ive also read your article on mushrooms and its mostly good news for me since my garden is covered in them again! however i have a quick question, (i cant post a photo which is a shame) ive noticed a few what look like holes in my lawn and when you look at the soil pattern is looks like a doily/table cloth lacey pattern, and the hole is filled with small white worms. have you any idea what this could be? it doesnt seem to smell of anything, especially poop. thanks!
Hi mate, loving the videos. Quick question; what boots do you wear? In work it's regs to wear steel toe cap plus mid soles. Yet to find a set of boots that fill that spec but are actually nice to wear. Cheers!
@@David-wh7rm depending on your lawn mower, you can still cut wet grass, if you couldn't I would be out of a job. If you can cut the grass without making a mess or leaving marks then its fine to cut the grass
Hello mate I am in desperate need of help please. I would really appreciate some advice. My lawn is roughly 200sqm. Last spring we laid brand new turf, not long after a huge new home site was built behind which has driven millions of worms into our new soil and lawn. Fast forward a few months the whole lawn is gone and it’s just aerated soil from the worms.they are nearly at the outer bushes which cost a lot of money so I would like to save them if possible asap. Do you have any advice on how I can get rid of these worms and how I can prevent them reaching the bushes/tree soil. Thanks.
Hi Robbie, one of my clients lawns has hundreds of worm casts which I have to try and clear before cutting. It’s a real nightmare. I’ve tried sulphate of iron (not 100% success rate) so now trying a product called Amvista Squirm soil conditioner, which is a non pesticide organic product to reduce work activity in the top section of the lawn. I’m trying anything now. Getting so bad, the lawn is actually changing its level… love worms, hate what they do sometimes. Is it too late so seed lawns now? 23 Oct today. Love the videos.
Depending on where you are in the country you may still be able to seed... I think it's too late for Belfast. A lot of folks are having success with purity soil conditioner, you should look that up
I applied an autumn/winter feed and moss killer but it’s turned some of the grass white! I’m guessing I applied too much? Is this likely to do any longer term damage?
I have lots of worm casts now even though it's spring. It's a right pain. I'd rather not kill them because they are not evil like leather jackets but I may have no choice.
It was helpful to know that you should aireate parts of the lawn that you walk on a lot. I have a path that I will be doing after your advice. PS How do you spell airiate?
Unfortunately, none of those tips work very well. Of course, the whip and the blower will do absolutely nothing to a worm mound. As shown in your video, brushing them with a broom will take many passes to knock them down any and the drag screen just takes the very top off of them. Any other ideas?
Is it a total myth that wormcasts are actually good for the lawn? I was told that if you let them dry out and sprinkle the dust around it helps keep a lawn healthy
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I have a tiny lawn but the worms decimate it at this time of year, I used to be time challenged waiting for them to come up at night & would use a slingshot to rid them, about this time my wife & kids left me so now I have all the time I need 👍
Great video! love the stiff brush tip :) My neighbours already think I'm nuts, so no worries in that regard.
Perfect!
Great video Robbie. Good job. Keep on !
Cheers 👍😊
Milwaukee everywhere ;) way to go
Haha thanks, if it isn't red leave it in the shed
Great video as always, Cheers to a great weekend:)
Thanks JP!
Great video as usual Robbie. Like button 💥
“Stick around big man” you’re the real deal 😀
Haha good lad 👍 🙂
Good tips for wormcasts Robbie they can be a pain. Great video.
Thanks Scott
Just love that old John Deere mower, many quality features from front to back, top to bottom. I imagine they have been cost engineered out of existence by now.
Yes the new ones are eye wateringly expensive
Great video with good advice. Many thanks
Glad it was helpful!
really great content - well done! keep up the good work
Thank you Leigh ❤️ 😊
Great video thanks for the tips Robbie 👍
Thanks SC 😊
Mate. You do a great job with your vids, and the advice and tips in them are just great. I’m always inspired :). Please keep up your good work! Mike from New Zealand. BTW, When you talk about Autumn lawn care tips for example, I have to wait till Feb/Mar to put them in to practice.
Michael, good man. Wish we were coming into spring now. Enjoy 🙂
Great video very helpful.
Thanks David 😊
I have a relatively small lawn. Have found brushing wormcasts tend to just smear casts as they tend to stay wet. I have heavily invested in an afro comb, a whole £3! As it's a small lawn can quickly pick up wormcasts, might also have benefit of removing any weed seeds that may have been brought up to the surface by the cast.
A comb, ha that might take a while on my lawn
Afro comb???? 🤣😍🤣On your hands and knees combing the lawn. Premier lawns should demonstrate/ review thid
Don't want to give the impression that I am obsessed and give the whole lawn a comb! Just the odd spot to pick the wormcasts as I spot them.
Robbie, can you tell us a bit more about the Symbio you use at 6:35 in the video please? I found their advertising and very little is mentioned about using it on lawns.
Hi Robbie…
Worms .. the cast always seam wet. I like to add iron/ seaweed feed to drive em down, but I find the best way is to just blast em in with the hose once or twice a week, tried this over a couple of years and it certainly helps…. (I’ve only a small lawn) 20’ x 50’… easy to maintain!
Great vid for this time of year…
Thanks as always.
B
I will have to try that with the hose, thanks 😊👍
@@Premier_lawns_official it just washes in .. flattens the grass slightly but it’ll stand up again in a day or so…
I dressed and overseaded the lawn 3/4 weeks ago . It’s coming through, but there’s loads of casts. so it’ll be a case of waiting till spring to see what didn’t take and just adding more seed…. It always comes up good .. my neighbours think it’s Astro turf… even a couple of estate agents asked if it was real and said is it ok to walk on it? … my wife even moves the sun bed round after about 2 hour so it doesn’t damage the lawn… now that’s well trained. (don’t tell her I said that)
Thanks Robbie
B
I do the same, hose or watering can to wash the casts away, ground is to wet this time of year to just switch them.
Pick up that good old rake! Removes leafs and worm casts in one go and you do something good for your lawn overall!
Happy days ❤️
Good video
Thanks Ron. Hope you have a great weekend
Try systemic for worm casts mate. Doesn’t kill them just suppresses them 👍
Hey Robbie, can you fix that drag mat. i always see it and notice it lol. good channel mate..
Thanks Dave, i only noticed that in the edit.... Its to late then!
@@Premier_lawns_official at least its an easy fix..
Thank you for the helpful video - what is the yellow telescopic fibre glass rod called? Do you have a link to buy?
It's called a green keepers switch
www.boydgolf.co.uk/product.php/switch_rod_complete/?k=:::2221658
I use an afro combo to remove worm casts
Hiya, what's the wee handheld blower your had there. The missus is at me for waiting for the weather to clear it, that wee thing would do the business.
Like button smashed 💪. Brilliant advice for everything Robbie. I'll try the brush as I have been using a plastic leaf rake prior to cutting this last few weeks. I have been taking a look at the symbio stuff the last few days and whilst not in the market yet for anything I hope your code will be valid in the new year. Worm casts now smashed!
I was at a symbio seminar this week, brushing up on some stuff! Excuse the pun ha
@@Premier_lawns_official lol you have to get the puns in when possible. Yes their (symbio) press release and resources on their website is an absolute goldmine of information. Have you taken a look? I'm planning to really push their advice next year on my own lawn to really see what happens 👍
What about ya Robbie I have not mowed my lawn for about a month weather crap down south should I leave it love the video
Only cut your lawn if weather conditions allow 👍
@@Premier_lawns_official thanks Robbie 😊
Love the Channel Robbie! Can do you a view about the pros and cons of mulching v collecting grass on a domestic lawn? What do you prefer? What’s best?
Chris I prefer collection all day long. Though it's ok to mulch 👍
@@Premier_lawns_official thanks Robbie. I sit and watch your videos at work and have it running in the shop! (Garden machinery dealer). Are there any benefits to mulching other than speed and lack of bag emptying?
You should be able to tell me hahah. For me mulching spreads weed seeds everywhere that's why I'm not a fan.
@@Premier_lawns_official I could sell you either machine but it’s always good to know the pro users opinion. Keep up the good work mate, if you ever need any new equipment talk to me…..will do you cost prices for a thanks in a video 👌🏻👍🏻
@@chrisroberts6375 hi Chris, thanks for the offer, that's very nice of you 👍
Very good video, lot's of info. What would that lawnmower cost today?. It's some machine.
I paid around £300 for it and it needed some work done to it. New, well they don't make this type any more. The new models cost around 7k for a greens mower. This one is 30 years old though
Hi Robbie. As someone who is not from Northern Ireland can you tell me what it is you say in the first second or two before you say "today we are going to...."
Cdc, in Belfast it is common to greet people with the phrase = what about you?
@@Premier_lawns_official ah ha. That's it. Good to know as I wasn't aware. Great videos by the way, cheers.
@@chazshier thanks for the comments.
What do you say at the beginning? Awesome vids by the way mate, ive got a strip of putting green growing in my garden, so always tuning in for advice. I have a squirrel problem. They keep digging holes on the green haha
I say, "what about you" it's a greeting we use in belfast (northern Ireland)
@@Premier_lawns_official cool, thanks a lot for your reply mate, i have been trying to work it out.
@@foylad4862 no probs. We have subtitles for people that don't speak norn iron (northern Irish) 😊🙈
Haha quality, one of my mates is from Northern Ireland, im going to say it to him next time i see him. 👍
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Hi love your video. Having so much trouble with worm casts ruining my lawn. I cannot find the symbio link or discount code. Please help🙏🏻xxx
I no longer work with symbio so can't help you there
My garden it just full of worm cast the entire lawn is covered and the cast are big. my kids can not go on the lawn cause there shoes get covered in it it's a nightmare plz help I'm no gardener and don't have any knowledge or equipment really but I'm still getting g odd sunny days and would like to hang my washing out with getting g covers in mud I feel like the grass is disappearing and the cast are taking over 😭💗
There isn't much you can do about it
Hi Robbie, I've learnt alot watching your videos but can you tell me is the seaweed and iron in the same pot or do you put them together in the sprayer
Hi Paul, we mix them. Though if any product you haven't used before, it doesn't hurt to do a micro mix in a clear jar and make sure they mix ok.
What about black Beatles on the lawn, how to treat/eradicate?
Think of your lawn as a jungle, you want to encourage life down there and you will have a more healthy lawn
@@Premier_lawns_official so live and let live and the end result is a healthy lawn?
Just bought some symbio from your link... is it ok to use considering I just did a big overseed job and used a liquid fertiliser then? Can it be used n conjunction with a liquid fert?
Pete it should be, what you could do is put a little into a jar alone with other products and give it a stir.
Great vid as always Robbie. When do you typically do your last fertilizer application of the season ? I have read so many differing opinions on when to do the final application of the season , which types of fertilizer work best for that and the benefits of late autumn fertilizer. I have a cool season lawn , Kentucky Bluegrass and Perennial Rye grass mixed about a 60 / 40 ratio between the two.
From now until March we will only use liquids.
@@Premier_lawns_official thanks for the info , i used a quick release granular starter fertilizer in early September to help with some over-seeding, was not sure if i should put another application seemingly a few weeks away from the first frost. So many different opinions on the final fertilizer application of the season , has my thinking on the subject a bit all over the place.
Great video Robbie. What rate are you using the iron at? Cheers
This is great info, ive also read your article on mushrooms and its mostly good news for me since my garden is covered in them again! however i have a quick question, (i cant post a photo which is a shame) ive noticed a few what look like holes in my lawn and when you look at the soil pattern is looks like a doily/table cloth lacey pattern, and the hole is filled with small white worms. have you any idea what this could be? it doesnt seem to smell of anything, especially poop. thanks!
Hi There, i have a community call the Premier lawns community on Facebook. You can post pictures there and get help with your lawn
Great Video as ever robbie are you spraying seaweed and iron fortnightly?
Dave that would be way to much iron
@@Premier_lawns_official ah ok seaweed fortnightly and iron monthly
Hi mate, loving the videos. Quick question; what boots do you wear? In work it's regs to wear steel toe cap plus mid soles. Yet to find a set of boots that fill that spec but are actually nice to wear. Cheers!
The boots I wear are like slippers compared to most safety boots, but aren't the cheapest. Wolverine Harden Brown GORE-TEX S3 Safety Boots
Thanks so much for the info! 😀
Hi Robbie. Quick question, what do u use to kill off a lawn? Many thanks... jj
Roundup
Is late October too late for a last cut? Mines quite long but I'm not sure if I've left it too late
You can cut your grass anytime of year, as long as ground conditions allow and there is no frost 👍
@@Premier_lawns_official cheers! By ground conditions do you mean as long as it's not wet?
@@David-wh7rm depending on your lawn mower, you can still cut wet grass, if you couldn't I would be out of a job. If you can cut the grass without making a mess or leaving marks then its fine to cut the grass
Hello mate I am in desperate need of help please. I would really appreciate some advice. My lawn is roughly 200sqm. Last spring we laid brand new turf, not long after a huge new home site was built behind which has driven millions of worms into our new soil and lawn. Fast forward a few months the whole lawn is gone and it’s just aerated soil from the worms.they are nearly at the outer bushes which cost a lot of money so I would like to save them if possible asap. Do you have any advice on how I can get rid of these worms and how I can prevent them reaching the bushes/tree soil. Thanks.
I have a private group on Facebook called the premier lawns community, look us up you will get some great advice there
@@Premier_lawns_official thank you I have been told it could be leather jackets, I’m watching your video on those now as well, thanks.
Hi Robbie, one of my clients lawns has hundreds of worm casts which I have to try and clear before cutting. It’s a real nightmare. I’ve tried sulphate of iron (not 100% success rate) so now trying a product called Amvista Squirm soil conditioner, which is a non pesticide organic product to reduce work activity in the top section of the lawn. I’m trying anything now. Getting so bad, the lawn is actually changing its level… love worms, hate what they do sometimes. Is it too late so seed lawns now? 23 Oct today.
Love the videos.
Depending on where you are in the country you may still be able to seed... I think it's too late for Belfast. A lot of folks are having success with purity soil conditioner, you should look that up
Tourturf tag is a natural soil conditioner that will help. I don't think the worms like it much but it certainly stops the casts
@@andyedwards6124 thanks I will look it up 👍
I applied an autumn/winter feed and moss killer but it’s turned some of the grass white! I’m guessing I applied too much? Is this likely to do any longer term damage?
Sounds like it, not much can be done at the stage
I have lots of worm casts now even though it's spring. It's a right pain. I'd rather not kill them because they are not evil like leather jackets but I may have no choice.
It was helpful to know that you should aireate parts of the lawn that you walk on a lot. I have a path that I will be doing after your advice. PS How do you spell airiate?
haha, aerate :)
@@Premier_lawns_official 😊😊
Robbie I've been swarmed with mushrooms. Help!!
Mushrooms come and go. Relax they will be away soon. No harm
Do you spray seaweed & iron throughout autumn/winter
Ian I'm going to do a deep dive into iron at some point in the near future and talk about all the pros and CONS!
I don't want to remove them. They are nature's fertilizer. I was hoping you would explain how to apply it.
Sorry this video is an old one, apply what?
i never cared about worm castings, it shows the soil is healthy and its free aeration
Unless you’re invaded by Asian Jumping worms!
Unfortunately, none of those tips work very well. Of course, the whip and the blower will do absolutely nothing to a worm mound. As shown in your video, brushing them with a broom will take many passes to knock them down any and the drag screen just takes the very top off of them. Any other ideas?
Greenkeepers rod works well, used on golf courses and sports ground up and down the country
Is it a total myth that wormcasts are actually good for the lawn? I was told that if you let them dry out and sprinkle the dust around it helps keep a lawn healthy
Chris I haven't heard that before but I can't see the harm in it 👍
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