This is a Bermuda lawn. Bermuda is a warm climate grass and it loves to be cut short. Many people would love to have a golf course lawn but they simply don’t have the right type of grass to achieve it. And you are right about the mower, a reel mower just gives a superior cut. With Bermuda cut low and cut often.
Definitely Todd/Jill. The mower is 80% of the results. The more often you mow, the better your lawn will look. Even if someone doesn't have Bermuda they can still have an amazing-looking lawn. I've seen some Fescue lawns that are absolutely gorgeous. Which type of grass do you have?
Ron Henry Im here in AZ and also have Bermuda. This is my third season. Never had it before. I love it. First two seasons I mowed it taller (1.5-2”) and once a week like I would a fescue or a KBG. It did well, but this season I’m mowing short (
Very cool Todd. Bermuda really thrives when mowed short. It’s just more of a time commitment. What you should also find is there will be less issue with weeds at lower mowing heights. Bermuda thrives at mowing heights that most weeds can’t tolerate. It might be good to look into plant growth regulators; assuming you haven’t already. They allow you to mow less frequently and also help the lawn produce an even deeper green. If you’re interested, I have a playlist showing the results of PGR: th-cam.com/video/FP_pEpfILJY/w-d-xo.html
My lawns never looked so good after 23 years here . Your tips have helped tremendously. I’ll be taking your course sometime in the near future Ron .I’m in St. Louis Missouri and we have heat like you in our summers too .❤
Not only does your yard look like a golf course, it's almost the same damn size! I've seen the other videos on TH-cam as far as grass stripes go. They're great but, yours is the best by far!
Thanks so much Mr. Sully. Can't tell you how much I appreciate that. I definitely spend entirely too much time messing with my lawn. Glad to hear you appreciate that content. Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts. Made my morning. 🙏😎
Thanks for sharing this video! I am in Northeast AL, so our grasses should be very similar. I plan on starting on my lawn next year and hope wishing the next few years I can achieve this look.
Great video. I'm just starting off and this is a good intro. Will check your previous videos. I live in Tx and my yard is much smaller than yours, so I hope that translates into reduced expenses. Just subscribed!
Thanks so much Will. If you liked that video, you'll LOVE the Fix My Ugly Lawn series where we actually do everything in that video. Check it out here: th-cam.com/video/49OXqXGNe28/w-d-xo.html
Ron Henry it’s ok straight to the point and concise. Think about this, most the time you tubers are on the go and want to know right away with results. It’s like filling up your gas tank while driving.
Glad to hear it Josh. Trying to make the channel a great resource for anyone trying to build a lawn along the lines of what I have. Let me know if I can help with anything. Appreciate you watching.
Stumbled across your channel, and I’m glad I did. Learned sooo much and applying it to my zoysia back yard in central Florida. I’m a few weeks into it. Lot of work is paying off. Do you have a schedule of top dressing, fertilization, herbicide, etc. Definitely a subscriber!!!
I do Ray! Check out the bottom of this blog post. golfcourselawn.store/blogs/diy-lawn-care/step-by-step-guide-for-getting-a-golf-course-lawn Appreciate you watching. The menu of that links will take you to the fertilizer and fungicide sections of the store.
I appreciate that King Chille. I'm glad the content is helping you improve your lawn. I just need to keep creating good content and growth should take care of itself. You watching the content and commenting definitely helps. 😎👍
@Doug Carter I dunno about getting rid of the Bermuda man. It can look really good when given the right kind of love. That said, I totally get it if your preference is for another grass type. Thanks for watching the content. Let me know if I can help with anything.
Thanks so much Johnny! I really appreciate it. If you'd like to see a complete lawn transformation, check out the fix my ugly lawn series. It shows how quickly you can transform a lawn over a few short months with consistent effort: th-cam.com/video/49OXqXGNe28/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching sir. 🙏😎
Thank you fir your help on the sprayer tips. I purchased all your recommendations and did the calibration with a twist. I just sprayed the unit until I filled a gallon container and timed it. Did it three times to get an average. Then I marked off 1000 sq. Ft.and believe it or not filed in my pace the first time. Took 2:15 to full gallon container, completed the 1000 sq ft in 2:14, sprayer empty! Thank you.
You push reel mowed THAT lawn?! Man you were probably in marathon shape! Lol Another good video. I like that you're GA based and so you know what to do to be successful w Bermuda here
Yessir. I did it for over 2 seasons before switching to the Tru-Cut. It was quite a workout and the lawn actually looked pretty decent. There's no comparison to a powered reel mower though. Between all the yard work and martial arts, I stay in pretty good shape. 👍😎
Beautiful lawn! I’m new to the grass game. I live in central Texas (hot and dry) and I have zoysia. Can I cut zoysia this low or will it just burn up? In the past I’ve scalped St. Augustine in Louisiana (hot and wet) and the sun seemed to burn it.
Appreciate it Douglas. Depends on what you mean by low. Cutting at 1 inch is doable but keep in mind the lower you go, the more frequently you'll have to mow it to keep the lawn looking nice. Figure twice per week/
Hey I live in South Carolina and my Centipede grass dies every other year I want to try something else what grass do you recommend is tall fescue 🎉any good. Thanks
Why does it die Russell? If the area gets plenty of direct sunlight, you could go with Bermuda or Zoysia. Both excellent grasses that tolerate heat very well.
I live in Oklahoma and have a normal Bermuda lawn for this area. Do I need to strip my lawn and start over to bet this type of lawn. Or just top dress it.
@@RonHenry Ro. Thanks for the info. So would you recommend getting a reel mower and mowing what I have really low and put plugs in for the different type of Bermuda?
I will tell you one thing. I am in the process of rebuilding my lawn but I have wild bermuda that just keeps coming back. The works robot mower makes it look really nice. Thing cuts every single day so I think that is why. Good info. I am getting a company to come out next week and do some fine grading. Next year will be top dressing.
Go for it man. It's a lot of up front work but then it just takes consistency. In a season you can make a pretty big difference in how your lawn looks.
You’re welcome. It’s true . I’ve been using some of your suggestions. I’m working on my health and I’ve been using two different manual reel push mowers and this is the healthiest and thickest grass we’ve ever had here after 22 years. Your class is on my education list. I LOVE MY NON MOTORIZED REEL MOWERS. thank you again Ron .
Yes Jacob. It’s totally possible. If you have rye or Kentucky bluegrass you can achieve this look. Fescue can look great too. You’ll just be mowing a bit taller.
Beautiful lawn and more importantly, very well explained! I hope you make a lot more content and get a lot of views and ad revenue. I came here from an ad FYI so your campaign is working.
Thanks so much SirBudrick! Really appreciate the kind words. Glad that my attempts to share my passion about lawn care with the world is starting to work. Let me know if I can help with anything or if there are topics you’d like me to cover. Thanks again. 😎🙏
It depends. In Texas I've seen a lot of St. Augustine. Depending one where you are in the state, Bermuda should do well. It likes heat so I imagine mid to south Texas would be ideal.
Glad to hear it! This comment absolutely made my day. Make sure you check out my other videos where I dig into more detail on all the topics covered in the one you just watched. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 😎👍
Ron Henry I actually do need help. I just moved into a new house so of course they laid sod and I want to say it’s a type of hybrid Bermuda. I want to change what I have over time to Monaco Bermuda or something similar. Can it be done or am I better off working with what I have.
It can definitely be done. How established is your lawn? Is it still at the point where the sod looks like a jigsaw puzzle or has it full grown in? Depending on how serious you want to get with the project, you might want to consider top dressing and then over seeding on top of that. It’s what I did the first time I overseeded and got really good results from it. Can you send me pictures so that I can see what you’re dealing with? ron@ron-henry.com Lookikg forward to seeing your project. If you want to see the technique I use for over seeding, I’ve documented it here: th-cam.com/video/ty4lc178cCI/w-d-xo.html
Ron Henry your awesome bro I’ll send pics as soon as I get off work. I t still looks like a jigsaw in a couple spots but it’s at the point where it’s turning green. So I think it’s past the point of pulling it up
birjest a lot of this will still apply to St. Augustine. Still really comes down to having a great mower and using it regularly. For St Aug. a reel mower probably isn’t necessary though. How high are you cutting? 3 inches or so?
Ron Henry I cut at 4 inch. I use Lesco 24-0-11 and miloganite. However, i am trying out Carbon X 24-0-8 right now and with the rain, i looking to see a huge difference next week. I have a Honda HRX 217, and the Toro powerhead with an edger and string attachment. Had I known about that Caravan G, I would have jumped on it, but I used Merit and propo with Scott disease Ex, as well as BioAdvance pest control... keep cutting bro!!!
Sounds good birjest. Caravan G is a great product but the combo you’re using should work pretty well too. You can always give it a try next season. 😎 The HRX 217 is a nice mower. Thanks for filling me in on your setup. 👍
I found your channel by accident. I'm glad I did and not just for the lawn advice, your financial advice is sound and what people need to hear to build wealth. How large is your lawn? It looks huge. I watch two other guys channel that live in Georgia that have great lawns and I got to say you all have done a great job. I have a Bermuda lawn too and mine looks good but I got to say I like yours best of all. Is your mower a commercial mower? Where did you get it? I took notes on this video. I have subscribed and I'm currently watching your old videos. Keep that lawn looking good (I'll be watching) and keep pumping out that financial advice. Thanks for sharing.
I'm glad you came across it. My lawn is about 12,000 square feet. I'm using a commercial reel mower from Tru-Cut. I did a review of it here: th-cam.com/video/rY2d4SJFscE/w-d-xo.html&t . Thanks again for subscribing.
You have convinced me I removed my St Augustine lawn and laid down celebration Bermuda sod, I am in Florida I am just noticing that all my neighbors have St Augustine, next step is I am going to build the roots , and next year I will buy a Honda reel mower I have a Fiskars but it's not as fun as the gas mower
Reel mowers come in Honda , Kawasaki, and Briggs and Stratton engines I only by products with Honda engines,been burnt too many times by Briggs and Stratton , the engine is most important to me and I trust Honda , whether it be on a John Deere greens mower a California trimmer or a Tru Cut I am only concerned about the engine, yes the neighbors St Aug will invade but I am not worried I will be there to help my Bermuda we shall see who is the true alpa grass
Hi Charlene. You can still apply Caravan G now to your lawn. Proscape and/or Milorganite are great fertilizer that will help feed you turf. If you're still able to apply fertilizers this time of year, then either would be a great option. Have you recently had a soil test done? That would be helpful towards determining if there are any major issues going on with the soil that need to be corrected. Healthy soil greatly improves your chances of growing a great lawn. The soil test I've had good success with is from MySoil: www.mysoiltesting.com/shop?aff=11 Let me know if I can help with anything else. 👍😎
All Great products, nitrogen percentage per 1000sqft is the most important part of keeping a great lawn, lawns need nitrogen. Keep feeding the lawn and taking care of the soil and grass will be happy. What a beautiful lawn you have!
Thanks sir! I really appreciate the kind words. I'm always after that lower cut and deeper green. Definitely a labor of love. Who says you can't have fun watching grass grow right? 😎Are there any lawn care product I missed that you'd recommend?
Ron Henry ...I would not recommend any different products than what you are using. I did however try a new fertilizer this spring. Pro Peat/17-0-4 purchased it at Yardmastery. Goal is still the same, correct lbs of nitrogen per 1000sqft. I’m also trying to maintain correct amount of potassium in soil. Only reason I tried new fertilizer is ammoniacal nitrate versus urea. if I understand it correctly Ammoniacal nitrate is already in a state where grass roots can use it, Urea has to be changed into usable nitrogen but it won’t happen unless soil temperature is right. Your lawn is perfect though, stick with what works.
@@smokestack9795 It sounds like a good product. I don't think any of my fertilizers have the ammoniacal nitrate you're referring to. It sounds like it has some real benefits. Thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate it. 😎🙏
Typically no Grizz1y. You'll need to goto a specialty supply store like Central Turf and Irrigation - (770) 831-8800 or Site One. - 770) 831-9232. They both will ship it in the event you can't find locally. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 👍😎
Do you have a chart that shows when you apply all of these products (not just the ones in this video)? There is a lot of great information here but a little overwhelming. For instance...It is the beginning of June is SC. We just leveled our lawn and I would like to know what steps I take next. Arden 15 is ordered and I'm getting ready to over seed within a week. Do I apply all of these products first? Do I wait until the over seed had germinated? How soon can you apply all products? Back to back or wait a week in between. I'm new to Bermuda grass so I need so basic sequence application information. TIA
Great question Ashley. I'll work on putting together a chart and video that covers the application schedule in detail. You can apply Caravan G and your fertilizer of choice now. Those 2 products could be applied on the same day if you want. Because you are planning to overseed, the only thing I wouldn't apply to the lawn is any kind of herbicide. To feed the new seed, a starter fertilizer like this one from Scotts is a good choice: amzn.to/2YhNe3Y You can use Milo but it's a much slower release. To summarize: 1. Apply Caravan G insecticide / fungicide if you haven't as yet. 2. Apply fertilizer of choice. Either starter fertlizer at full rate or half rate along with Milorganite. 3. Overseed lawn and don't let the turf dry out. For my method of overseeding see: th-cam.com/video/ty4lc178cCI/w-d-xo.html That should put you in a good position to be successful with your overseeding project. The big thing is to keep herbicides (especially pre-emergent) off the turf until the Arden 15 is established. Let me know if I can help with anything else. Good luck on your project! Should be a fun time. 😎👍
Where can I purchase Lebanon fertilizer? I've only located distributor of that product within 2 hours of where I live, but they only sell to companies, not to general public.
You can get it here Gilbert. golfcourselawn.store/products/country-club-16-0-8-humic-max-and-mesa%C2%AE-by-lebanonturf-sgn-150 Humic Max is one of their newer offerings that's now available to the public. It's for sale on the golf course lawn store.
Heya Linwood. Here's my list of useful weed-related links. Really Spectracide and IMAGE should be what you need to take care of most weed problems in your lawn. Let me know if I can help with anything else. I primarily weed manually which is why the Hand Weeding Tool made the list. 👍🌿 Let me know if I can help with anything else. 🌿 Useful Weed Control Links Spectracide Weed Stop on Amazon: amzn.to/2LZNxdY IMAGE Nutsedge Weed Killer on Amazon: amzn.to/2B05w1H Hand Weeding Tool on Amazon: amzn.to/2TFzUVR
Hi Mike. You can get it here. ron-henry.com/caravang I think there's also a sale where you can save 10% on that link using discount code FUNGICIDE. Let me know if I can help with anything else.
I’m in Maryland and have a fescue/Kentucky bluegrass mix. I also have lots of weeds and tried tenacity. Can you suggest another product? Would like to stay as organic as possible.
Heya Linwood. Here's my list of useful weed-related links. Really Spectracide and IMAGE should be what you need to take care of most weed problems in your lawn. Let me know if I can help with anything else. I primarily weed manually which is why the Hand Weeding Tool made the list. 👍🌿 Let me know if I can help with anything else. 🌿 Useful Weed Control Links Spectracide Weed Stop on Amazon: amzn.to/2LZNxdY IMAGE Nutsedge Weed Killer on Amazon: amzn.to/2B05w1H Hand Weeding Tool on Amazon: amzn.to/2TFzUVR
Ron Henry awesome going to give it a shot when did you start this procedure? I just subscribed to your page. how long did it take for you to see results after doing this ?
@@manga669 I've been working on the lawn for probably 4 years now. Realistically, you'll see results the first season. Just remember that the more often you mow it, the better it will look. Frequent mowing is the key to a great looking lawn.
Hi Courtnea. You can get them here on Amazon: amzn.to/2QT9lKZ Can get it delivered fairly quickly. Usually in 2 days. Let me know if I can help with anything else.
Hi Junior. You can top dress whenever the grass is actively growing. Typically between late May - early August is best for warm season grass. With the grass actively growing, recovery will be much faster.
Thanks JJ L. It cost right over $2400. Pretty expensive. You can save a lot of money if you're willing to do it yourself. If you'd like to see more details about the process, it's all documented here: ron-henry.com/golf-course-lawn
@@RonHenry I found what looks like a good buy on Craigslist already. Good advice. I talked with the guy, and he used it a couple times with his lawn service for a client that specifically wanted their lawn cut with a reel mower. Then he let it sit for awhile, and he said he pulled it out to sell and it started right up. It is a Brigss&Strat on a 21" Tru Cut...he is asking $350. Where would you suggest I look to have it serviced? Sorry, I am so needy on the information front, but this will be my first reel mower. Looking forward to getting in the game.
Depends on where you are. If you're in the Atlanta area, I would take it to Keystone in Duluth. There should be a local shop that can service it and sharpen the reel. Being in middle Georgia, I would call a local golf course and ask them who they'd recommend to service a Tru-Cut. They might even be able to do it for you. Hope this helps.
@@RonHenry Thanks. I live up in Canton. Last year I put down some Zoysia Grass Ron I love this grass I use to have Bermuda Grass. You should replace your grass with Zoysia.
@@271830066 Zoysia? It is a really pretty grass. That would be a tremendous amount of work to do though. Not sure I have the patience for it. If you want to see some really nice Meyer Zoysia, check out this comparison video: th-cam.com/video/f-OmHMuBp3k/w-d-xo.html 👍
What state are you in? I'm in Washington State. My project is to have a golf course lawn, because it's small, it will actually be a putt course. My son is almost 2, my goal, is by the time my son he's 4, he will be putting with me & his little friends.
Hi Charles. I'm in Georgia. That's a pretty cool goal. 2 years is enough time to pull it off too. You'll need to top dress for sure to get the surface smooth enough to putt on. If you're interested in seeing a complete lawn transformation, check out this series from this year where I helped my neighbor out. The results are pretty cool. th-cam.com/video/49OXqXGNe28/w-d-xo.html
Hey Ron - Thanks for all of the great content. Found your channel searching for remedies for brown patch(crop circles) I get every year at the beginning of the season. I cant get rid of them. Throughout the season the grass will fill in but I want to correct if possible. Any suggestions? Ive tried alternating liquid/granular fungicides with no luck. I am also located in N. GA with a Bermuda lawn.
Which fungicide are you using Chris? You might want give Headway G a try. It contains 2 different active ingredients so it tends to do a better job halting the spread of brown patch. Can get it here: ron-henry.com/headwayg Because you’re dealing with an active outbreak, I’d apply at the heavier rate on the label. Also stay tuned to the channel. I’ll have something coming out soon that you’ll probably find useful. Thanks for watching.
@@RonHenry Scott's Disese EX and the Bayer Fungus Control. These do a fine job controlling the dollar spot but the brown patch comes back every year in the same spots. There actually quite embarrassing.
Can you get Proscape in your area? If so, I'd put that down since it's an excellent fertilizer that will do wonders for your turf over a 6 - 8 week period. You can also do Milorganite to get a deeper green without pushing too much growth. This season I put down Proscape about 6 weeks ago and and Milo 2 weeks ago. I'll do an application of Milorganite monthly between now and August. The iron in Milo is what produces that really deep green. Because it's slow release, there's no issue with doing a light application monthly other than cost. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can answer anything else. Thanks for your comment!
I put down Proscape and then a couple weeks later I put down Milo. They release at much different rates so if you space them out by a week or 2, you'll be fine. I put Milo down monthly once the growing season really hits. Proscape is every 8 - 10 weeks depending on how the turf is looking. The big benefit of Milo is how slow it releases and the iron it puts into the lawn that produces that super deep green. Let me know if I can answer anything else. 😎
This season I struggled with Army worms, and dollar spot. I can't find either on the label for the Caravan G. Does this product actually treat those two issues?
Hi Justin. For dollar spot you want Propiconazole. Headway G contains that. ron-henry.com/headwayg Use Acelepryn G against the army worms. ron-henry.com/acelepryng Hope this helps.
May I ask how often do you apply fertilizer and do you apply in the hot months like Jul/Aug? Each time you fertilize do you use Milo and ProScape? Background: I recently joined your channel so late to the dance. I also just purchased a Toro GM1000 which I used to scalp at .50" but then I had issues with the mower. I have been maintaining at 1" with my rotary for almost a month. Reel mower is back and I will need to re-scalp and plan to maintain at .75". Since the lawn is only 3 years old and my soil test results call for a balanced fertilizer which I use (13-13-13). Hope this isn't TMI :)
I fertilize pretty much monthly. I just don’t apply it at full strength during the summer. I’ve found that a regular light feeding does better than full rate every 6 - 8 weeks. Keep in mind that even though the nitrogen might last that long, the micronutrients like iron, won’t.
In the winter, I imagine you're covered in snow Joseph. When spring time rolls around, you can pick up your fertilization program and mowing. While you can technically top dress in the spring, the best time to do it is in the fall. If you'd like to see a video on what's involved, check this out: th-cam.com/video/AdB2HEUOEJg/w-d-xo.html
Ron, great information! I live in Oklahoma, and I will golf course my bermuda in the spring. I need to top dress my uneven yard, should I wait until next spring, or do now? I know it's getting late in the season, and have already begun reducing the height of my yard. Thanks in advance for any advice you have!!!
It is a tad late in the season to be top dressing. It really depends on how hot it still is there though. Bermuda loves heat. If anything it will just take a bit longer to come back. It’s not like you’ll kill it. If you go forward with the top dressing, I would get a ship broom to massage the sand in. You want the blades of grass sticking through to help the lawn recover faster. Let me know if you decide to go forward with it. Will be interested to hear how it turns out.
I enjoy your videos you make it look easy! I have some trees and the Bermuda underneath is getting thin, any ideas on how to improve that? Keep up the great videos and I am working on getting a reel mower.
Mmmm Bermuda is going to struggle in the shade. I had a couple trees in my yard and I just ended up removing them. Having a nice lawn was more important to me than having trees. If you look at some of my older videos, you'll see where they were. It's not a shade-tolerant grass.
So this may be more relevant...Milo seems to be less popular than in the past. Do you still use it? Whats a good replacement? Im more interested in long term health of the lawn than chasing the holy grail of lawn products. My gut says most things are hype or temp solutions at best. I have 30k of lawn to maintain so its a challenge for sure. Thanks...
I believe Toro makes some gang reel configurations. I’m not sure what it would cost though. You’re getting into commercial products once you start starting multi-reel mowers.
Hey bro! Just finding your channel, wow - instant likes, subscription and shares! QUESTION: I'm in GA also, can you recommended a landscaping service for top dressing/ leveling? I started my YT Lawn channel "Martyn Home" a little while back, trying to get to your level, lol.
Heya Dwizzle. Welcome aboard man. For top dressing, I’d go with Sandman Top Dressing. Tell Richard Ron sent you. Thanks for the support man. Good luck on the channel. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 🙏😎
Also if you liked that video, you’ll love the fix my ugly lawn series. Shows an entire transformation. th-cam.com/play/PLNAOeUcPq873NyjliG1BpdNhKeW1AmdVM.html
It's not banned as far as I know. I bought some at the end of last season. If you can still get it, I would go with it. Milorganite works too but you'll need to use much more of it.
@@mr.greenthumb4293 I fill the sprayer with water and also add 2 - 3 ounces of liquid fertilizer to give the lawn a little kick. 2 - 3 ounces is half of the normal rate for the liquid fert. This product is the equivalent of what I use: amzn.to/2WRaPrI
I don’t hit the grease points every 8 hrs but I do use chain lubricant every 3 or 4 mows. I have the mower service twice per season, which is when the grease points are lubricated.
I have a suggestion for a video...Go to a Park or Strip Mall and Tell us what kind of grass it is and name all the weeds growing in it so we/I can learn what types of weeds there are and then how you would treat it..should they be pulled or just treated..???
I agree. It's probably more like a golf course fairway. To get it to putting green status would take a greater time commitment. It would need a few more rounds of top dressing and I would have to get a different mower. The Tru-cut is a great reel mower, but it's not a greens mower. Would have to go with something from Toro. Thanks for your comment! :-)
Why don't you make 5 putting greens on 4 corners with one in the middle. It'll look marvelous. You and friends can up your skills.... Play little tournies and so. Just couple of square meters each.... Rolled with roller and mowed to PGA specs
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@Doug Carter what are you replacing your old grass with?
@Doug Carter No problem at all Doug. It sounds like you're going with a nice blend of grass seed. Let me know how it works out for you.
Very cool Doug.
This is a Bermuda lawn. Bermuda is a warm climate grass and it loves to be cut short. Many people would love to have a golf course lawn but they simply don’t have the right type of grass to achieve it. And you are right about the mower, a reel mower just gives a superior cut. With Bermuda cut low and cut often.
Definitely Todd/Jill. The mower is 80% of the results. The more often you mow, the better your lawn will look. Even if someone doesn't have Bermuda they can still have an amazing-looking lawn. I've seen some Fescue lawns that are absolutely gorgeous. Which type of grass do you have?
Ron Henry Im here in AZ and also have Bermuda. This is my third season. Never had it before. I love it. First two seasons I mowed it taller (1.5-2”) and once a week like I would a fescue or a KBG. It did well, but this season I’m mowing short (
Very cool Todd. Bermuda really thrives when mowed short. It’s just more of a time commitment. What you should also find is there will be less issue with weeds at lower mowing heights. Bermuda thrives at mowing heights that most weeds can’t tolerate.
It might be good to look into plant growth regulators; assuming you haven’t already. They allow you to mow less frequently and also help the lawn produce an even deeper green. If you’re interested, I have a playlist showing the results of PGR: th-cam.com/video/FP_pEpfILJY/w-d-xo.html
Never cut low! You cut high and often to prevent the grass from drying out! And preventing weeds from growing!!
My lawns never looked so good after 23 years here . Your tips have helped tremendously. I’ll be taking your course sometime in the near future Ron .I’m in St. Louis Missouri and we have heat like you in our summers too .❤
That’s awesome! Happy to hear your lawn is doing well despite the heat. Thanks for the support.
Not only does your yard look like a golf course, it's almost the same damn size! I've seen the other videos on TH-cam as far as grass stripes go. They're great but, yours is the best by far!
Thanks so much Mr. Sully. Can't tell you how much I appreciate that. I definitely spend entirely too much time messing with my lawn. Glad to hear you appreciate that content. Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts. Made my morning. 🙏😎
Thanks for sharing this video! I am in Northeast AL, so our grasses should be very similar. I plan on starting on my lawn next year and hope wishing the next few years I can achieve this look.
You can do it!
Wow, beautiful private residence lawn that looks like a club. Kudos to your dedication sir.
Thank you
Great video. I'm just starting off and this is a good intro. Will check your previous videos. I live in Tx and my yard is much smaller than yours, so I hope that translates into reduced expenses. Just subscribed!
Great, great, great information Ron!
Thanks so much Will. If you liked that video, you'll LOVE the Fix My Ugly Lawn series where we actually do everything in that video. Check it out here: th-cam.com/video/49OXqXGNe28/w-d-xo.html
Love the enthusiasm
Thanks M Steele!
Nice delivery! Good job.
Thanks so much. I’m still working on improving. My issue is I tend to speak too quickly. 🧐
Ron Henry it’s ok straight to the point and concise. Think about this, most the time you tubers are on the go and want to know right away with results. It’s like filling up your gas tank while driving.
I gotcha. Well thanks so much. Glad that my delivery method is effective. 😎👊
Good info. Thanks, Ron. Will be referencing this when I get my first property.
Awesome David. Let me know if I can help with anything else. Appreciate you watching the content.
Beautiful. I'm trying to learn this stuff and your channel is helping a lot...
Glad to hear it Josh. Trying to make the channel a great resource for anyone trying to build a lawn along the lines of what I have. Let me know if I can help with anything. Appreciate you watching.
Grass looks incredible!!! Great work!!!
Thanks mate! Appreciate it!
Stumbled across your channel, and I’m glad I did. Learned sooo much and applying it to my zoysia back yard in central Florida. I’m a few weeks into it. Lot of work is paying off. Do you have a schedule of top dressing, fertilization, herbicide, etc. Definitely a subscriber!!!
I do Ray! Check out the bottom of this blog post. golfcourselawn.store/blogs/diy-lawn-care/step-by-step-guide-for-getting-a-golf-course-lawn Appreciate you watching. The menu of that links will take you to the fertilizer and fungicide sections of the store.
Hey Ron thanks for the vid info you really helped me out . Hope your channel grows my dude . Your really knowledgeable about your craft thanks again .
I appreciate that King Chille. I'm glad the content is helping you improve your lawn. I just need to keep creating good content and growth should take care of itself. You watching the content and commenting definitely helps. 😎👍
@Doug Carter I dunno about getting rid of the Bermuda man. It can look really good when given the right kind of love. That said, I totally get it if your preference is for another grass type. Thanks for watching the content. Let me know if I can help with anything.
I just found your channel and I'm so grateful for your videos. I've been binge watching for the past 2 days. Great job man!!! Great effing job!!!
Thanks so much Johnny! I really appreciate it. If you'd like to see a complete lawn transformation, check out the fix my ugly lawn series. It shows how quickly you can transform a lawn over a few short months with consistent effort: th-cam.com/video/49OXqXGNe28/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching sir. 🙏😎
Thank you fir your help on the sprayer tips. I purchased all your recommendations and did the calibration with a twist. I just sprayed the unit until I filled a gallon container and timed it. Did it three times to get an average. Then I marked off 1000 sq. Ft.and believe it or not filed in my pace the first time. Took 2:15 to full gallon container, completed the 1000 sq ft in 2:14, sprayer empty! Thank you.
Glad I could help Archie. Sounds like you've got it down sir! Nice work. :-)
Beautiful lawn.
Thank you!
Thanks Ron, great video.
Very welcome Troy!
I like your content Ron. I’m In Kennesaw if you want a project for your channel
appreciate you watching
Great video. Thanks for the content. Beautiful lawn.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.
Underrated channel
Thanks sir! Please share my content with your friends.
Lawn looks great. Malorganite is good stuff.
Thanks J J. It does work really well. Produces a great result with low risk of damage to your lawn. Thanks for watching. Appreciate the support.
You push reel mowed THAT lawn?! Man you were probably in marathon shape! Lol
Another good video. I like that you're GA based and so you know what to do to be successful w Bermuda here
Yessir. I did it for over 2 seasons before switching to the Tru-Cut. It was quite a workout and the lawn actually looked pretty decent. There's no comparison to a powered reel mower though. Between all the yard work and martial arts, I stay in pretty good shape. 👍😎
Great video Dijital1.
Thanks my friend! Hope you're doing well?
@@RonHenry At the moment, no complaints. I will need your help getting this lawn together soon.
You got it!
Nice video
Sb Knights thanks sir. Much appreciated. What kind of grass do you have?
The green colored one but sometimes it turns yellow kind
Hahahha. Best answer ever. 😂😎
Ron Henry thank you i practice comedy if you can tell by my videos
You’re good at it. 😎
Beautiful lawn! I’m new to the grass game. I live in central Texas (hot and dry) and I have zoysia. Can I cut zoysia this low or will it just burn up? In the past I’ve scalped St. Augustine in Louisiana (hot and wet) and the sun seemed to burn it.
Appreciate it Douglas. Depends on what you mean by low. Cutting at 1 inch is doable but keep in mind the lower you go, the more frequently you'll have to mow it to keep the lawn looking nice. Figure twice per week/
Hey I live in South Carolina and my Centipede grass dies every other year I want to try something else what grass do you recommend is tall fescue 🎉any good. Thanks
Why does it die Russell? If the area gets plenty of direct sunlight, you could go with Bermuda or Zoysia. Both excellent grasses that tolerate heat very well.
I live in Oklahoma and have a normal Bermuda lawn for this area. Do I need to strip my lawn and start over to bet this type of lawn. Or just top dress it.
Don't need to start over. What you have can get better.
@@RonHenry Ro. Thanks for the info. So would you recommend getting a reel mower and mowing what I have really low and put plugs in for the different type of Bermuda?
I will tell you one thing. I am in the process of rebuilding my lawn but I have wild bermuda that just keeps coming back. The works robot mower makes it look really nice. Thing cuts every single day so I think that is why. Good info. I am getting a company to come out next week and do some fine grading. Next year will be top dressing.
Very nice. Glad to hear that everyday mowing with the robot mower is making a difference in your lawn. Sounds like you have big plans for it.
Great job! I need to do something with mine
Go for it man. It's a lot of up front work but then it just takes consistency. In a season you can make a pretty big difference in how your lawn looks.
Looks amazing!
Thsnks sir. It’s come a long way v
You’re the master
I appreciate it!
You’re welcome. It’s true . I’ve been using some of your suggestions. I’m working on my health and I’ve been using two different manual reel push mowers and this is the healthiest and thickest grass we’ve ever had here after 22 years. Your class is on my education list. I LOVE MY NON MOTORIZED REEL MOWERS. thank you again Ron .
I have put Milorganite down at 3 x the recommended amount. My neighbors don’t like it ( smell ) but my lawn loves it.
You gotta give the lawn what it wants! Milo for the win. Besides, it only smells for a day or 2.
Is this possible in Washington do you think? ❤
Yes Jacob. It’s totally possible. If you have rye or Kentucky bluegrass you can achieve this look. Fescue can look great too. You’ll just be mowing a bit taller.
Beautiful lawn and more importantly, very well explained! I hope you make a lot more content and get a lot of views and ad revenue. I came here from an ad FYI so your campaign is working.
Thanks so much SirBudrick! Really appreciate the kind words. Glad that my attempts to share my passion about lawn care with the world is starting to work. Let me know if I can help with anything or if there are topics you’d like me to cover. Thanks again. 😎🙏
My Man ! 👍
Love your approach !
Thanks for watching!
Is Bermuda grass the type of grass builders use in texas?
It depends. In Texas I've seen a lot of St. Augustine. Depending one where you are in the state, Bermuda should do well. It likes heat so I imagine mid to south Texas would be ideal.
@@RonHenry alright cool thanks for the help :)
It honestly depends on the builders preference/location.
In Texas DR Horton uses Bermuda
Crown & Coke Do you know if they use Tifway 419 as their Bermuda?
@@RonHenry I looked it up - it is Tifway 419 Bermuda...pretty impressive!
If you still mow every 3-5days with a rotary mower, can I still have a good look similar to golf course?
Can still look great. Just won't be able to mow as low.
Bro your video was sooooo helpful
Glad to hear it! This comment absolutely made my day. Make sure you check out my other videos where I dig into more detail on all the topics covered in the one you just watched. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 😎👍
Ron Henry I actually do need help. I just moved into a new house so of course they laid sod and I want to say it’s a type of hybrid Bermuda. I want to change what I have over time to Monaco Bermuda or something similar. Can it be done or am I better off working with what I have.
It can definitely be done. How established is your lawn? Is it still at the point where the sod looks like a jigsaw puzzle or has it full grown in? Depending on how serious you want to get with the project, you might want to consider top dressing and then over seeding on top of that.
It’s what I did the first time I overseeded and got really good results from it. Can you send me pictures so that I can see what you’re dealing with? ron@ron-henry.com Lookikg forward to seeing your project. If you want to see the technique I use for over seeding, I’ve documented it here: th-cam.com/video/ty4lc178cCI/w-d-xo.html
Ron Henry your awesome bro I’ll send pics as soon as I get off work. I t still looks like a jigsaw in a couple spots but it’s at the point where it’s turning green. So I think it’s past the point of pulling it up
But I will email you shortly
Thanks for the video Ron :-) hey how about a calendar hint hint for real
Hi Chesley. Working on it. I'll definitely make a video one it's ready and I release it.
Ron Henry sounds good Ron thanks 😊 enjoy your day !
You ROCK!!!! Although I have St. Augustine...
birjest a lot of this will still apply to St. Augustine. Still really comes down to having a great mower and using it regularly. For St Aug. a reel mower probably isn’t necessary though. How high are you cutting? 3 inches or so?
Ron Henry I cut at 4 inch. I use Lesco 24-0-11 and miloganite. However, i am trying out Carbon X 24-0-8 right now and with the rain, i looking to see a huge difference next week. I have a Honda HRX 217, and the Toro powerhead with an edger and string attachment. Had I known about that Caravan G, I would have jumped on it, but I used Merit and propo with Scott disease Ex, as well as BioAdvance pest control... keep cutting bro!!!
Sounds good birjest. Caravan G is a great product but the combo you’re using should work pretty well too. You can always give it a try next season. 😎 The HRX 217 is a nice mower. Thanks for filling me in on your setup. 👍
I found your channel by accident. I'm glad I did and not just for the lawn advice, your financial advice is sound and what people need to hear to build wealth. How large is your lawn? It looks huge. I watch two other guys channel that live in Georgia that have great lawns and I got to say you all have done a great job. I have a Bermuda lawn too and mine looks good but I got to say I like yours best of all. Is your mower a commercial mower? Where did you get it? I took notes on this video. I have subscribed and I'm currently watching your old videos. Keep that lawn looking good (I'll be watching) and keep pumping out that financial advice. Thanks for sharing.
I'm glad you came across it. My lawn is about 12,000 square feet. I'm using a commercial reel mower from Tru-Cut. I did a review of it here: th-cam.com/video/rY2d4SJFscE/w-d-xo.html&t . Thanks again for subscribing.
You have convinced me I removed my St Augustine lawn and laid down celebration Bermuda sod, I am in Florida I am just noticing that all my neighbors have St Augustine, next step is I am going to build the roots , and next year I will buy a Honda reel mower I have a Fiskars but it's not as fun as the gas mower
That’s a big project. Congrats on taking the leap. It will take some work but you’ll love the result. Let me know if I can help.
Honda does not make a reel mower. And your neighbors St Aug is going to invade your Bermuda.
I doubt it. It’s all Bermuda around here. Where are you seeing St Aug?
Reel mowers come in Honda , Kawasaki, and Briggs and Stratton engines I only by products with Honda engines,been burnt too many times by Briggs and Stratton , the engine is most important to me and I trust Honda , whether it be on a John Deere greens mower a California trimmer or a Tru Cut I am only concerned about the engine, yes the neighbors St Aug will invade but I am not worried I will be there to help my Bermuda we shall see who is the true alpa grass
I am in the Orlando area it's mostly St Aug here
Carry an G, milorganite and prosape in northern Florida. Can I start now that it’s end ofjune
Hi Charlene. You can still apply Caravan G now to your lawn. Proscape and/or Milorganite are great fertilizer that will help feed you turf. If you're still able to apply fertilizers this time of year, then either would be a great option. Have you recently had a soil test done? That would be helpful towards determining if there are any major issues going on with the soil that need to be corrected. Healthy soil greatly improves your chances of growing a great lawn. The soil test I've had good success with is from MySoil: www.mysoiltesting.com/shop?aff=11 Let me know if I can help with anything else. 👍😎
Ron Henry thanks a lot! I just order soil test kits and probe from mysoil😂😂. Can’t wait to test! Thanks. Keep videos coming!
Thanks Charlene. Will do my best. 😎
You should be more popular than lil Wayne the is true G stuff. Nothing like taking care of your lawn!
Thanks Damien. I appreciate it!
Great info, Ron. Thanks!
You're very welcome. I'm glad that you found it useful. Let me know if I can help with anything!
All Great products, nitrogen percentage per 1000sqft is the most important part of keeping a great lawn, lawns need nitrogen. Keep feeding the lawn and taking care of the soil and grass will be happy. What a beautiful lawn you have!
Thanks sir! I really appreciate the kind words. I'm always after that lower cut and deeper green. Definitely a labor of love. Who says you can't have fun watching grass grow right? 😎Are there any lawn care product I missed that you'd recommend?
Ron Henry ...I would not recommend any different products than what you are using. I did however try a new fertilizer this spring. Pro Peat/17-0-4 purchased it at Yardmastery. Goal is still the same, correct lbs of nitrogen per 1000sqft. I’m also trying to maintain correct amount of potassium in soil.
Only reason I tried new fertilizer is ammoniacal nitrate versus urea. if I understand it correctly Ammoniacal nitrate is already in a state where grass roots can use it, Urea has to be changed into usable nitrogen but it won’t happen unless soil temperature is right.
Your lawn is perfect though, stick with what works.
@@smokestack9795 It sounds like a good product. I don't think any of my fertilizers have the ammoniacal nitrate you're referring to. It sounds like it has some real benefits. Thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate it. 😎🙏
can u get the proscape in big box stores?
Typically no Grizz1y. You'll need to goto a specialty supply store like Central Turf and Irrigation - (770) 831-8800 or Site One. - 770) 831-9232. They both will ship it in the event you can't find locally. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 👍😎
@@RonHenry okay thanks I live in cumming ga north of atlanta I think there a couple turf stores this way
Do you have a chart that shows when you apply all of these products (not just the ones in this video)? There is a lot of great information here but a little overwhelming. For instance...It is the beginning of June is SC. We just leveled our lawn and I would like to know what steps I take next. Arden 15 is ordered and I'm getting ready to over seed within a week. Do I apply all of these products first? Do I wait until the over seed had germinated? How soon can you apply all products? Back to back or wait a week in between. I'm new to Bermuda grass so I need so basic sequence application information. TIA
Also how often do you apply?
Great question Ashley. I'll work on putting together a chart and video that covers the application schedule in detail. You can apply Caravan G and your fertilizer of choice now. Those 2 products could be applied on the same day if you want. Because you are planning to overseed, the only thing I wouldn't apply to the lawn is any kind of herbicide. To feed the new seed, a starter fertilizer like this one from Scotts is a good choice: amzn.to/2YhNe3Y You can use Milo but it's a much slower release. To summarize:
1. Apply Caravan G insecticide / fungicide if you haven't as yet.
2. Apply fertilizer of choice. Either starter fertlizer at full rate or half rate along with Milorganite.
3. Overseed lawn and don't let the turf dry out. For my method of overseeding see: th-cam.com/video/ty4lc178cCI/w-d-xo.html
That should put you in a good position to be successful with your overseeding project. The big thing is to keep herbicides (especially pre-emergent) off the turf until the Arden 15 is established. Let me know if I can help with anything else. Good luck on your project! Should be a fun time. 😎👍
See response below Ashley.
Where can I purchase Lebanon fertilizer? I've only located distributor of that product within 2 hours of where I live, but they only sell to companies, not to general public.
You can get it here Gilbert. golfcourselawn.store/products/country-club-16-0-8-humic-max-and-mesa%C2%AE-by-lebanonturf-sgn-150 Humic Max is one of their newer offerings that's now available to the public. It's for sale on the golf course lawn store.
Hey Ron thank you for the information. Roundup has cancer causing chemicals. Can you suggest any other products?
Heya Linwood. Here's my list of useful weed-related links. Really Spectracide and IMAGE should be what you need to take care of most weed problems in your lawn. Let me know if I can help with anything else. I primarily weed manually which is why the Hand Weeding Tool made the list. 👍🌿 Let me know if I can help with anything else.
🌿 Useful Weed Control Links
Spectracide Weed Stop on Amazon: amzn.to/2LZNxdY
IMAGE Nutsedge Weed Killer on Amazon: amzn.to/2B05w1H
Hand Weeding Tool on Amazon: amzn.to/2TFzUVR
Where can you find the Caravan G?
Hi Mike. You can get it here. ron-henry.com/caravang I think there's also a sale where you can save 10% on that link using discount code FUNGICIDE. Let me know if I can help with anything else.
@@RonHenry thanks!!
@@mikerisk446 anytime Mike
I’m in Maryland and have a fescue/Kentucky bluegrass mix. I also have lots of weeds and tried tenacity. Can you suggest another product? Would like to stay as organic as possible.
Heya Linwood. Here's my list of useful weed-related links. Really Spectracide and IMAGE should be what you need to take care of most weed problems in your lawn. Let me know if I can help with anything else. I primarily weed manually which is why the Hand Weeding Tool made the list. 👍🌿 Let me know if I can help with anything else.
🌿 Useful Weed Control Links
Spectracide Weed Stop on Amazon: amzn.to/2LZNxdY
IMAGE Nutsedge Weed Killer on Amazon: amzn.to/2B05w1H
Hand Weeding Tool on Amazon: amzn.to/2TFzUVR
Can this plan be done on zoysia grass?
Yes absolutely. The plan will work for zoysia as well.
Ron Henry awesome going to give it a shot when did you start this procedure? I just subscribed to your page. how long did it take for you to see results after doing this ?
@@manga669 I've been working on the lawn for probably 4 years now. Realistically, you'll see results the first season. Just remember that the more often you mow it, the better it will look. Frequent mowing is the key to a great looking lawn.
Where do I purchase the Arden 15 seeds from and can oversees right now in September. I’m in Woodstock GA
Hi Courtnea. You can get them here on Amazon: amzn.to/2QT9lKZ Can get it delivered fairly quickly. Usually in 2 days. Let me know if I can help with anything else.
Is it ok to overseed right now in September???
What month do you top dress each year?
Hi Junior. You can top dress whenever the grass is actively growing. Typically between late May - early August is best for warm season grass. With the grass actively growing, recovery will be much faster.
Your lawn looks awesome 👌 👏. Great info. How much did it cost to get a company to come and level your lawn?
Thanks JJ L. It cost right over $2400. Pretty expensive. You can save a lot of money if you're willing to do it yourself. If you'd like to see more details about the process, it's all documented here: ron-henry.com/golf-course-lawn
Hey Ron, what kind of edger do you have? What kind do you recommend to get the cleanest lines on the yard? Thanks so much!
Hi Will. I'm using a Stihl stick edger. If you want to see my setup, check out this video: th-cam.com/video/SjaaamiRX9k/w-d-xo.html
@@RonHenry Great. Thanks Ron!
Ron, where do you suggest I get a deal on a quality mower like the one you have there?
Craigslist is where you can pick them up cheaper. You might end up spending a little getting it serviced
@@RonHenry I found what looks like a good buy on Craigslist already. Good advice. I talked with the guy, and he used it a couple times with his lawn service for a client that specifically wanted their lawn cut with a reel mower. Then he let it sit for awhile, and he said he pulled it out to sell and it started right up. It is a Brigss&Strat on a 21" Tru Cut...he is asking $350. Where would you suggest I look to have it serviced? Sorry, I am so needy on the information front, but this will be my first reel mower. Looking forward to getting in the game.
Depends on where you are. If you're in the Atlanta area, I would take it to Keystone in Duluth. There should be a local shop that can service it and sharpen the reel. Being in middle Georgia, I would call a local golf course and ask them who they'd recommend to service a Tru-Cut. They might even be able to do it for you.
Hope this helps.
How often do you water
Maaaaybe once per week. If I get rain in any amount, I don’t water at all.
@@RonHenry Thanks. I live up in Canton. Last year I put down some Zoysia Grass Ron I love this grass I use to have Bermuda Grass. You should replace your grass with Zoysia.
Also What part of Atlanta do you live?
@@271830066 I live in the Gainesville area. Northeast GA
@@271830066 Zoysia? It is a really pretty grass. That would be a tremendous amount of work to do though. Not sure I have the patience for it. If you want to see some really nice Meyer Zoysia, check out this comparison video: th-cam.com/video/f-OmHMuBp3k/w-d-xo.html 👍
Amazing ! What state is this ? I have a short window of time here in Wisconsin to fix my lawn.
North Georgia area. Thanks for your comment!
What state are you in? I'm in Washington State. My project is to have a golf course lawn, because it's small, it will actually be a putt course. My son is almost 2, my goal, is by the time my son he's 4, he will be putting with me & his little friends.
Hi Charles. I'm in Georgia. That's a pretty cool goal. 2 years is enough time to pull it off too. You'll need to top dress for sure to get the surface smooth enough to putt on. If you're interested in seeing a complete lawn transformation, check out this series from this year where I helped my neighbor out. The results are pretty cool. th-cam.com/video/49OXqXGNe28/w-d-xo.html
Great video. New sub here
Thanks for subscribing! Let me know if I can help with anything.
Hey Ron - Thanks for all of the great content. Found your channel searching for remedies for brown patch(crop circles) I get every year at the beginning of the season. I cant get rid of them. Throughout the season the grass will fill in but I want to correct if possible. Any suggestions? Ive tried alternating liquid/granular fungicides with no luck. I am also located in N. GA with a Bermuda lawn.
Which fungicide are you using Chris? You might want give Headway G a try. It contains 2 different active ingredients so it tends to do a better job halting the spread of brown patch. Can get it here: ron-henry.com/headwayg Because you’re dealing with an active outbreak, I’d apply at the heavier rate on the label. Also stay tuned to the channel. I’ll have something coming out soon that you’ll probably find useful. Thanks for watching.
@@RonHenry Scott's Disese EX and the Bayer Fungus Control. These do a fine job controlling the dollar spot but the brown patch comes back every year in the same spots. There actually quite embarrassing.
Love the channel!! I'm in north Carolina....what would you reccomend to put down now? I already did pre emergent about 5 weeks ago. Thanks in advance
Can you get Proscape in your area? If so, I'd put that down since it's an excellent fertilizer that will do wonders for your turf over a 6 - 8 week period. You can also do Milorganite to get a deeper green without pushing too much growth.
This season I put down Proscape about 6 weeks ago and and Milo 2 weeks ago. I'll do an application of Milorganite monthly between now and August. The iron in Milo is what produces that really deep green. Because it's slow release, there's no issue with doing a light application monthly other than cost. Hope this helps.
Let me know if I can answer anything else. Thanks for your comment!
@@RonHenry I believe I can get it...if I put down milorganite, do I have to wait to put down proscape? Thanks for the reply! Subbed!
I put down Proscape and then a couple weeks later I put down Milo. They release at much different rates so if you space them out by a week or 2, you'll be fine. I put Milo down monthly once the growing season really hits. Proscape is every 8 - 10 weeks depending on how the turf is looking. The big benefit of Milo is how slow it releases and the iron it puts into the lawn that produces that super deep green. Let me know if I can answer anything else. 😎
@@RonHenry thanks Ron I appreciate it!
No problem man. Happy to help! :-)
This season I struggled with Army worms, and dollar spot.
I can't find either on the label for the Caravan G.
Does this product actually treat those two issues?
Hi Justin. For dollar spot you want Propiconazole. Headway G contains that. ron-henry.com/headwayg Use Acelepryn G against the army worms. ron-henry.com/acelepryng Hope this helps.
Nice
Thanks for watching!
May I ask how often do you apply fertilizer and do you apply in the hot months like Jul/Aug? Each time you fertilize do you use Milo and ProScape?
Background:
I recently joined your channel so late to the dance. I also just purchased a Toro GM1000 which I used to scalp at .50" but then I had issues with the mower. I have been maintaining at 1" with my rotary for almost a month. Reel mower is back and I will need to re-scalp and plan to maintain at .75". Since the lawn is only 3 years old and my soil test results call for a balanced fertilizer which I use (13-13-13). Hope this isn't TMI :)
I fertilize pretty much monthly. I just don’t apply it at full strength during the summer. I’ve found that a regular light feeding does better than full rate every 6 - 8 weeks.
Keep in mind that even though the nitrogen might last that long, the micronutrients like iron, won’t.
I give you so much credit for walk mowing that whole area with a 22-26 inch reel😂😂 looks awesome though👍🏼
It's a good workout that's for sure. I like how it looks when I'm done though.
for people like me who live in MN, what do i do during the winter and once spring/summer comes back?
In the winter, I imagine you're covered in snow Joseph. When spring time rolls around, you can pick up your fertilization program and mowing. While you can technically top dress in the spring, the best time to do it is in the fall. If you'd like to see a video on what's involved, check this out: th-cam.com/video/AdB2HEUOEJg/w-d-xo.html
Ron, great information! I live in Oklahoma, and I will golf course my bermuda in the spring. I need to top dress my uneven yard, should I wait until next spring, or do now? I know it's getting late in the season, and have already begun reducing the height of my yard. Thanks in advance for any advice you have!!!
It is a tad late in the season to be top dressing. It really depends on how hot it still is there though. Bermuda loves heat.
If anything it will just take a bit longer to come back. It’s not like you’ll kill it. If you go forward with the top dressing, I would get a ship broom to massage the sand in. You want the blades of grass sticking through to help the lawn recover faster.
Let me know if you decide to go forward with it. Will be interested to hear how it turns out.
I enjoy your videos you make it look easy! I have some trees and the Bermuda underneath is getting thin, any ideas on how to improve that? Keep up the great videos and I am working on getting a reel mower.
Mmmm Bermuda is going to struggle in the shade. I had a couple trees in my yard and I just ended up removing them. Having a nice lawn was more important to me than having trees. If you look at some of my older videos, you'll see where they were. It's not a shade-tolerant grass.
Thanks Ron, that what I was thinking. Great videos thanks for doing them.
Glad that you find them useful
So this may be more relevant...Milo seems to be less popular than in the past. Do you still use it? Whats a good replacement? Im more interested in long term health of the lawn than chasing the holy grail of lawn products. My gut says most things are hype or temp solutions at best. I have 30k of lawn to maintain so its a challenge for sure. Thanks...
I still use it. Ive just added other products to supplement.
Ron, is there a riding reel mower I could get to handle about 3 acres?
I believe Toro makes some gang reel configurations. I’m not sure what it would cost though. You’re getting into commercial products once you start starting multi-reel mowers.
Look for a toro triflex on the used market. There’s also several great Facebook groups for used Agro/golf equipment too
Hey bro! Just finding your channel, wow - instant likes, subscription and shares!
QUESTION: I'm in GA also, can you recommended a landscaping service for top dressing/ leveling? I started my YT Lawn channel "Martyn Home" a little while back, trying to get to your level, lol.
Heya Dwizzle. Welcome aboard man. For top dressing, I’d go with Sandman Top Dressing. Tell Richard Ron sent you. Thanks for the support man. Good luck on the channel. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 🙏😎
Also if you liked that video, you’ll love the fix my ugly lawn series. Shows an entire transformation. th-cam.com/play/PLNAOeUcPq873NyjliG1BpdNhKeW1AmdVM.html
Do you mulch?
Yes. The reel cuts the clippings very fine so they break down quickly
Beautiful, the exact opposite of regenerative ag/horticulture
Thanks Jared. I think?
Did proscape get banned in your state? If so what would you recommend for Arden 15 or P77?
It's not banned as far as I know. I bought some at the end of last season. If you can still get it, I would go with it. Milorganite works too but you'll need to use much more of it.
@@RonHenry i guess everything that works gets banned in california haha.
Thanks for the reply and videos
Nice!!! Is the reel tricky on hills?I have hills similar to your front yard
It can be. I tend to mow at an angle instead of straight up and down. The striping comes out better that way and it's also less likely to scalp.
What’s the application rate for the plant growth regulator?
If you're using the one that I use, it's .5 - .75 ounces per 1000 sq ft. You can get it here: amzn.to/2Xn7zED It's amazing stuff.
Ron Henry awesome! Can it go in my ortho dial up sprayer or backpack or pump sprayer?
I’ve only applied it using a backpack sprayer. Just as long as you don’t exceed .5 - .75 oz per 1000 sq ft. 😎
Are u putting just the product in the sprayer? Are u adding water to it or just straight product?
@@mr.greenthumb4293 I fill the sprayer with water and also add 2 - 3 ounces of liquid fertilizer to give the lawn a little kick. 2 - 3 ounces is half of the normal rate for the liquid fert. This product is the equivalent of what I use: amzn.to/2WRaPrI
Nice! Do you do the maintenance on the reel mower yourself??
No. I let the place that I bought it from sharpen it and do maintenance.
@@RonHenry I just got the 20" trucut and it recommends greasing the zerks every 8 hours or so of use. Do you do that or no?
I don’t hit the grease points every 8 hrs but I do use chain lubricant every 3 or 4 mows. I have the mower service twice per season, which is when the grease points are lubricated.
@@RonHenry awesome thanks for the info! I can't wait to use it
Be sure to take pictures and shoot some video!
I have a suggestion for a video...Go to a Park or Strip Mall and Tell us what kind of grass it is and name all the weeds growing in it so we/I can learn what types of weeds there are and then how you would treat it..should they be pulled or just treated..???
That's a cool idea gringochoppers. Appreciate you chiming in.
Try a grooved roller it improves your cut.
I'm getting one Tony. Thanks for the suggestion.
What do you do for a living
Information security is my primary occupation.
how about St Augastine and a ground temp of 85% as of 04/20
It should be growing pretty well this time of year Joe. Let me know if I can help with anything else.
Where can I get the two not named Milo?
Are you in Georgia? I got them from a local distributor for Lebanon turf. I would goto Syngenta and Lebanon Turf’s website to find out who carries it.
Hey Ron, great channel. Just curious, what sprayer do you use to put down your T-Nex?
Just a Chapin backpack sprayer. It's put down at .30 / 1000 rate.
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Can get it on Amazon: amzn.to/2RMGetq
Hey Ron. I live in middle GA, and you just inspired me to buy a tru cut reel mower!
You won't regret it! They're pretty awesome. I just posted a new video after cutting the lawn.
Get a toro greens master
Are these pet safe?
Yes
If that is ALL your lawn, then you are ballin with or without golf course lawn LOL!
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I dunno about that! Thanks for the kind words! 😎
Do you aerate your lawn?
Yes. I did it in March. I typically do it at the start of the season. I aerate along with the initial fertilizer application.
@@RonHenry how bout top dressing? Also do you use sand or compost?
I use a 50/50 mix of river sand and organic material. Allows you to level the lawn while also adding nutrients.
You mow that huge park of a yard everyday with a pushmower?
It's not that bad Cameron. Take just under 1 hour to complete.
Why do you want to switch to princess 77?
Stays green longer, requires less water and is overall more drought tolerant. It's a great cultivar.
Keep in mind the watering suggested here is regional. This same turf in Texas requires more water.
Great point! How much water does Bermuda require in Texas to stay nice?
Ron Henry in the heat of summer I water every day for approx. 10 to 15 min. In the morning.
Does that keep the grass green Kyle?
Beautiful indeed. BUT!!!! in my view your grasssurface doesn't seem to be smooth enough for actual putting(golf green) on. Comment please
I agree. It's probably more like a golf course fairway. To get it to putting green status would take a greater time commitment. It would need a few more rounds of top dressing and I would have to get a different mower. The Tru-cut is a great reel mower, but it's not a greens mower. Would have to go with something from Toro.
Thanks for your comment! :-)
I'm MJ from palawan Philippines. Thanks for responding
Why don't you make 5 putting greens on 4 corners with one in the middle. It'll look marvelous. You and friends can up your skills.... Play little tournies and so. Just couple of square meters each.... Rolled with roller and mowed to PGA specs
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Meh. Too much work to maintain. I’d have to change the watering system to keep the greens happy in addition to getting another mower. :-)
You may come visit us here in Philippines.. Palawan
Thanks!
Ron your yard looks great and you do a terrific job with your presentation. I’m sorry if I missed this but what state do you reside?
Heya Ricky. Thanks so much. I really appreciate it. I live in Georgia. 😎👍
Hey Henry, are you still using Proscape and milorganite only, or you've found an alternative? Also, where did you purchase the proscape ? Thanks
Yep! Just proscape and milorganite. The proscape I'm getting from Central Turf and Irrigation in Buford, GA