Fall Lawn Tips Cool Season + Milorganite Conversion

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  • @GrassDaddy
    @GrassDaddy 7 років тому +51

    Some people go for sunday drives or read the sunday paper, but I prefer the sunday lawn video! nice job as always

  • @foxiedogitchypaws7141
    @foxiedogitchypaws7141 5 років тому +1

    Nothing better then a palm tree in the sunrise/sunsets

  • @GradyWhite2007
    @GradyWhite2007 6 років тому +1

    Those palms well takin care of, almost grow like Bamboo....I bought one back in 1994 at Kmart. The lady at the counter told me it would get root bound in the pot and die. Well...I put it in the ground...and now it's like 20 feet high and 6 feet across..I do trim it....it's a perpetual growing plant!

  • @borandolph743
    @borandolph743 7 років тому +1

    Your situational awareness is impeccable. Your recognition of the defense on that milo convert was awesome. If only we all could punish defenses of synthetics the way you did.

  • @ryanern18
    @ryanern18 7 років тому +1

    Interesting on the seed choices. I've always been curious about a KBG dominant mix but all the region specific mixes (both big box and specialty stores) are roughly a 80/15/5 mix of Tall Fescue, Rye and KBG respectively. Second most popular alternative is carpet bombing with perrenial rye (5-7 lbs/1000) every fall and just trying to win the battle with volume (most of the local lawn contractors do this). Very few predominantly KBG lawns.
    I think part of the issue is that we get such sudden and heavy rainfalls once you get into Sept that waiting 21 days for germination would lead to too many casualties. Lots of poa trivialis contamination as well which is then exacerbated by very wet Springs.

  • @kevindowe
    @kevindowe 7 років тому +9

    Classic video Allyn, the intro was amazing! You just provided a blueprint to follow for pure DOMINATION. By the way, you never have to explain for the recent promos. You've provided years of free content and I support your recent collabos/ventures. Stay safe Brotha!

  • @BrandanTheBroker
    @BrandanTheBroker 3 місяці тому

    Dear Mr. Lawn Care Nut,
    Don't apologize for making a living off what you have fun with. I've enjoyed your content since the NW Indiana days, don't change dude

  • @GradyWhite2007
    @GradyWhite2007 6 років тому

    I used to swing an ax like that too! Wait till youre 60! Not anymore! I live down here. I just applied some Scotts Bonus S and little by little Milorganite...through the rest of the spring and summer...The stuff is the bomb!

  • @lfh1973
    @lfh1973 7 років тому +1

    You are truly the best, Al. You helped me so much when I was back in Chicago. Out in west burbs now. Before you got super big we used to talk on line a bit. Haven't forgotten you and eternally grateful

    • @lfh1973
      @lfh1973 7 років тому

      AND you like good beer! I need to make a Three Floyd's run soon.. :)

  • @LMC616
    @LMC616 7 років тому +2

    2:36 over your left shoulder: You probably already know this, but you have Resurrection Fern on your palms! They are awesome native plants and they are endangered. They shrivel up when it gets dry and look dead, but they spring back to life when it rains. I was super excited when I got a small patch on mine when I first bought my place. It's huge now. I think a lot of people remove them thinking it's a dead thing. But I'm a plant nerd, so...probably no one else cares lol

    • @Thelawncarenut
      @Thelawncarenut  7 років тому +2

      I've seen them on there but didn't know what they were. I like them! Thanks for the tip too, I will be sure I don't prune them off.

  • @dandennis8465
    @dandennis8465 7 років тому +8

    Our neighbors go in together renting an aerator for the day. A one day rental can get about 5 lawns completed and costs very little for each homeowner. Of course the rental agency may not like this approach.

  • @dustinott1618
    @dustinott1618 7 років тому +2

    This is exactly the advice I needed! We just moved into a new construction home in Virginia and the lawn is awful. Thank you so much!

  • @yowmemperor
    @yowmemperor 7 років тому

    Those stumps, two methods I use that make my day easier, pull with vehicle, or bury the saw in the dirt and cut the roots, about 6-8". It will dull the chain fast, you'll get about 4 or 5 cuts in. but for a small job, and $10 to sharpen the chain if you don't have your own sharpener it's worth it.

  • @jackj5591
    @jackj5591 7 років тому +3

    I like the "garage talk". Gives you more lawn cred!!

  • @mikepadgett3009
    @mikepadgett3009 6 років тому

    Just started watching your videos in late spring. I live in SE Michigan. I’ve got two applications of Milo down. My grass has never looked better in the 26 years I have been here. By this time in August it is brown and dried out. I use it on my backyard too. It has even seemed to help with keeping the lawn from dying after my dog does her business. Thank you !!!

  • @shawnd567
    @shawnd567 7 років тому

    For small bushes I use a sawzall and a diablo pruning blade. Cuts through dirt and roots in seconds.
    I saw the hard work and dedication on your project. Excellent!

  • @dfish6099
    @dfish6099 7 років тому +1

    TIPS TIPS TIPS! I love taking "just the tip" from this guy. World class lawn information.

  • @drewrobinson36
    @drewrobinson36 7 років тому

    Whoa that was more than just the tip. That was almost the whole shaft . Nice to see that your aqua thumb is still working comes in pretty handy.

  • @zackiinu7194
    @zackiinu7194 4 роки тому

    11:15 Fav part: The camera angle from the shovel’s point of view. Love your humor and videos!

  • @jonwoods3261
    @jonwoods3261 7 років тому +16

    "And trust me, it's probably going to be a little more than just the tip."
    Upfront about it at least.

  • @OldBuford
    @OldBuford 6 років тому

    your videos (and my new neighbors stares and head shakes) have converted me to the green side. now i find myself lying awake in bed watching these videos getting me pumped for the morning so i can get out there and tackle my sad little lawn. i think milorganite owes you some checks because its one of the first things i bought after seed and a quality sprinkler (i did do a soil test prior to fert, it needed nitro desperately but shockingly it was very high in phosphorus)

  • @matthewjaikissoon5274
    @matthewjaikissoon5274 7 років тому +1

    15:07 starts straight facts. Love the longer videos. Got some family over this week and my lawn looking really thick and green

  • @kdw75
    @kdw75 7 років тому

    We moved into a new house that was built last year and the front lawn was pretty barren. Now it is green, but about half of it is crabgrass. I put out crabgrass killer, which is working and next week plan to spread some topsoil and overseed, but I am worried I am getting too late of a start here in North Missouri, but since the highs are around 90 everyday, I am going to go for it.

  • @doubleastocktrading
    @doubleastocktrading 7 років тому

    I use a sawzall like a trencher to cut around stumps and get all the small roots. get the shovel under it, move it around a little and then you can cut the tap root. stump gone!

  • @bigred52387
    @bigred52387 7 років тому

    Vintage LCN. Tips, sunsets, drone shots, gratuitous Milo plugs. Loved every minute of it. Keep it up Al!

  • @ChicagoSirens
    @ChicagoSirens 7 років тому +8

    Was so happy when I saw a 29:00 minute video!

  • @FishFind3000
    @FishFind3000 7 років тому +1

    Also if your doing a lot of planting like that get the cheap ass harbor fight auger. Works amazing super easy for prepping holes and plants.

  • @KingArtexerxes
    @KingArtexerxes 5 років тому

    For 2 years now, I’ve put a thin layer of Milorganite on my back yard to help keep the deer away. They eat my garden and fruit trees. This has worked about 95%. Still that occasional rare stubborn deer. But this light layer does nothing to green up the yard.

  • @pussywran
    @pussywran 7 років тому +6

    Anyone else think this guy is under rated
    I mean I guess not cause anyone who knows him subs and follows his art to the letter. I suppose I just think he needs a bigger following. But then again us lawn nuts are few and far between

  • @IronAndDiesel
    @IronAndDiesel 7 років тому

    Great tip earlier this year on hedging our bets to fight off summer disease. Made all the difference in my yard. Summer flew by yet again! Hard to believe us northerners need to plan for fall lawn care already. As for the product vids keep them coming. Never know when your favorite, or not so favorite, tool is ready for an upgrade.

  • @sivispacemparabellum5077
    @sivispacemparabellum5077 7 років тому +1

    LCN I love your videos, even the sponsored ones! I found your channel this spring and you've already transformed my 18,000 sqft lawn. Keep up the good work!

  • @mtrotter325
    @mtrotter325 7 років тому

    In Texas, I put down milorganite 2x so far this summer and leave my grass at ~3in. Nice and green! Noticed my neighbor just had his lawn guys give his lawn a crew cut, while it's still in the 100° range, and exposed lots of brown patches... my lawn definitely stands put compared to his. I tried the Lesco like the guy at HD was recommended.. no more thanks to Allyn!

  • @spinningedge8790
    @spinningedge8790 6 років тому

    You took out the root ball the hardest way possible. Trick use a demolition recipicating saw with pruning blade. Cut in circle. For larger roots do circles and dig a trench between the two circles. I hope this helps you next time.

  • @lawncaredad1883
    @lawncaredad1883 7 років тому

    Got it done today brother! Literally followed your advice to the letter! Now I'm sitting back enjoying a local craft beer and cigar! Love the channel my friend.

  • @smcornthwaite13
    @smcornthwaite13 7 років тому

    When i lived in Ft Myers back in 2003, it rained at 3p every day during the summer like clock work.

  • @sako4me
    @sako4me 7 років тому

    Allen you need a flat bladed digging iron! It will help you chop roots and pry those root balls out, along with some shovel work.

  • @MW-xe7di
    @MW-xe7di 7 років тому

    I followed your tips and this is the best my lawn ever looked. I'm working on my sister-in-law's yard now it's a salad bar the crab grass is killing me.

  • @MatthewsMacCast
    @MatthewsMacCast 7 років тому

    I requested a demo on a world lawn mower I cut grass commercially so looking at their stand on mowers. But I mentioned you in the request when they asked where I heard of them from.

  • @demetriusbruno5828
    @demetriusbruno5828 4 роки тому

    Way to help your fellow yard owner at the Depot Allen. Very nice of you. Another reason I follow this channel. Thanks

  • @jaym155
    @jaym155 7 років тому

    Thanks for the fall tips! Props for being honest and forthright about the sponsors, too. Get that money!

  • @mzelaya89
    @mzelaya89 7 років тому +1

    You know you're a big fan when 29 min goes by and you are like...wait that's it.. I want more!

  • @rickymcgrath2314
    @rickymcgrath2314 7 років тому +1

    104 today in Houston. We still have a lot of summer too!

    • @judywright4241
      @judywright4241 7 років тому +2

      Ricky Mcgrath ---I was wondering this too---we're still in high 90's in Atlanta. But my next door neighbor would be out there filming me to see if I was stepping in 'her side'. Lucky you must have a nicer neighbor.

  • @noclssgt
    @noclssgt 7 років тому

    Very nice. Going to follow these steps in a few weeks since I'm canning the lawn company. I ended up buying a core aerator that pulls behind the mower for 200 bucks (agri-fab 42") since the lawn company wanted 240. Figured I have a better r.o.i. buying one and can do other lawns for beer.

  • @FeedingGhosts
    @FeedingGhosts 6 років тому

    back up a bit on your circle when diggin out those stumps. its a bit easier on your back and the soil. youll remove a lot more dead matter and roots to reduce the chance of grubs and cinch worms and other insects. wont have to swing that axe so much and its a bit better for the soil to restore itself.

  • @mikeg7818
    @mikeg7818 2 роки тому

    Hi Allyn. Loving these videos. Just bought my House, Contractor did a seeding for my lawn here on Long Island and its greenish BUT not what I am used to at a golf course or want. Going to Aerate Labor day weekend and reseed, Starter Fert and Milorganite. Just confirming, anyone can answer, When you say pounds per 1000sqft, i need to calibrate my spreader to drop that many lbs per 1000 and then run the rest of my property at that setting. 3lbs starter, 7lbs seed 5lbs Milorganite.

  • @davidnoble173
    @davidnoble173 7 років тому +6

    I'm just imagining Wranglerstar's face when seeing you use the axe 😱.

  • @thegamehouse6111
    @thegamehouse6111 7 років тому

    Thanks LCN! Ignore any/all haters. You have a great channel and have turned me into a LCN too. I'm planning my aeration, starter fert, milorganite, and spot week kill in september.

  • @StrikitRich
    @StrikitRich 7 років тому

    That LESCO 16-4-8 only has 3% iron compared to Milorganite's 5%, but it has a lot of sulphur to lower the PH and allow the iron to be taken up. I've used both products together in the past on my St. Augustine with good results on Florida's empty sandy 'soil.'
    Before LESCO became John Deere Landscapes and now SiteOne, they had their own version of Milorganite from Bartow, FL. Don't know if it's still available. Also, check with your local municipality to see if they sell or give away dry sewerage. I can remember my dad getting it and having to help spread it when I was growing up on the Space Coast.
    Is that the new HD on 64 & 75?

  • @obadiah7771
    @obadiah7771 7 років тому +1

    The milorganite has saved me big time, I have to get 5 bags for around70 instead of the other garbage breaking the bank. It does smell weird though, but it works.

    • @emiller0408
      @emiller0408 7 років тому +1

      obadiah7771 I live in Milwaukee where it's made. You can smell it for miles at times

  • @lawncaredad1883
    @lawncaredad1883 7 років тому +1

    I freaking love the intro on this video! Drone/music/sunset.... Amazing! I sometimes just watch the intro before I watch other videos.... Lol

  • @fosteropals3935
    @fosteropals3935 7 років тому

    The Lawn Care Nut When I was in Milwaukee I saw the place where they make Milorganite. It was cool to see, that would make a cool LCN video! I enjoy the videos keep em coming. Thanks

  • @nyyanks2584
    @nyyanks2584 5 років тому +1

    I live in the NE. Can I aerate, oversees and put dow the Milo all in one shot?
    Does Milo and seed go down at the same time?

  • @FeedingGhosts
    @FeedingGhosts 6 років тому

    yo those echo pants are legit! need to get myself a pair to reduce the amount of grass in my socks i take home every day

  • @spunky181
    @spunky181 7 років тому +1

    Thanks lawn care nut for making me a lawn snob now lol the local kid who cuts grass stopped by while I was edging and said how do you get your lawn so green? lol I didn't know if I should tell him or not lol

  • @texasbackyardshed
    @texasbackyardshed 7 років тому

    Its a timemaster. I can tell by the wheel face, and the tire tracks in the lawn are further apart than a 21", but the width of the tire track wasn't wide enough for it to be the WorldLawn's tracks.

  • @erwinmelzer5641
    @erwinmelzer5641 6 років тому

    You are a "trip"... some b.s. with a sprinkle of humor and some great advice! Very entertaining. Btw, great video shooting sequences & loved the aerial drone sequences.

  • @wavemanwt
    @wavemanwt 7 років тому

    Allyn. I love the content! If I can make a small suggestion on hedge and shrub removal; A lightweight engine hoist will lift them straight out of the ground with very little calorie expenditure...so drink a light beer afterward.

  • @jesseh3806
    @jesseh3806 7 років тому

    My Home Depot had two options for aerators and both fit in the back of my CRV. If you have a SUV you might not need to rent a truck. Thanks for the tips LCN!

  • @ADAVE-fg6li
    @ADAVE-fg6li 6 років тому

    Glad to see you use safety equipment . A friend lost his life to a chain saw accident.

  • @KingArtexerxes
    @KingArtexerxes 5 років тому

    I have a disaster lawn. Kansas City, MO, so cool season and hot season combined (in my opinion). No grass grows under large tree. Lots of weeds. Never aerated. Mostly clay soil. Retired and very little money that can be spent on lawn care. Did just buy a new Toro super recycler with Toro engine because the Honda engine on my Husqvarna died.
    Should my first goal be to eliminate weeds? I’l like to improve soil quality, but not sure how. Thinking maybe spreading compost? Total yard 18,000 sqft. so will have to concentrate on one section at a time.
    I vegetable garden in back yard, but may have to spray chemicals around anyway, but want to work on front yard first. It’s mostly on a medium steep slope. 30 degrees maybe. Top soil gets washed off onto sidewalk which is totally covered since I’ve let it go, but want to clean it up this year.

  • @rooster3019
    @rooster3019 7 років тому

    Rental stump grinders are a wonderful tool.

  • @harryl7946
    @harryl7946 7 років тому

    That looks nice Allyn. You do good work. 👍🏻 now all I have to do is get my wife to drop off the grass clipping in our hedge row along the back of the property and I'd be good! When I mow - I mulch 😊. When she mows - she rides. No mulching on the rider. 😢 However, by next week that new mulching blade will be here and then I'll be happy when she mows! 🤗🤗🤗 Now just where did she put that dang plug?!? 🤔

  • @kdclt
    @kdclt 7 років тому

    “Halloween, trick or treat day, is a domination point”. Haha, love this channel!
    I have spent an embarrassing amount of time watching your videos on lawn care. Excited to get started with cool weather over-seed tomorrow!

  • @lynlalalala
    @lynlalalala 7 років тому +1

    I love all your videos!!!! I use Milorganite except for the final fertilization of the year; then I use a winter fertilizer from Fleet Farm.

  • @thecaptainsarse
    @thecaptainsarse 7 років тому

    Glad to see you weathered the storm. Was thinking about y'all

  • @captainhiltz73
    @captainhiltz73 7 років тому +1

    LCN's Quote of the week to live by: "Throw her down like way too much fert". Cha Bro! Knarly! 🤙🏻

  • @harrisonfowler4461
    @harrisonfowler4461 7 років тому +2

    I come for the entertainment, I stay for the tip.

  • @JoelRiveraMD
    @JoelRiveraMD 7 років тому +3

    Thanks for explaining about your last video. This is how Toro should make marketing, letting you loose, doing your own thing. By the way, I'm not skipping to minute 15, are you nuts?? I'm watching the entire thing from zero to 29 baby!! LCN fan all the way!!!!

  • @GrimmReapa
    @GrimmReapa 5 років тому

    Those stump makes you wish there was a gas power hand saw that cuts into the ground to extract small stumps. Only other option is a saws all with a long blade.

  • @korzym
    @korzym 7 років тому +2

    Hi LCN!! Milorganite's banned in Canada - you have any suggestions for alternatives? I'm ready to go on a road trip to Montana to see Going-to-the-Sun Road and then picking up some Milorganite as well LOL

  • @TheGav0071
    @TheGav0071 7 років тому

    A lawn care client I picked up last week got some free fert advice. Of course I said to use Milo!!! Its the way to go!

  • @Pr3lude9
    @Pr3lude9 5 років тому +1

    9:18 I can feel the dirt stinging my face.
    Also buy a mattock to dig up those little stumps, instead of dulling a good axe.

  • @denish1
    @denish1 7 років тому +8

    Greetings from NC! Love the sky shots, music and of course all of the tips ;) you're animated without being over the top and are my DREAM neighbor to run into at HD lol. Keep 'em coming, you're the best!

  • @natearch80
    @natearch80 7 років тому

    Next season I switch to my all organic yard. I will have to restart your videos because I have no idea about what to use

  • @elisemgreen1
    @elisemgreen1 6 років тому

    I totally dig the WNUA 95.5 SMOOTH JAZZ background music

  • @storytimewithnessa8509
    @storytimewithnessa8509 5 років тому

    So thankful for these videos! Just bought our first house and the lawn is a disaster!

  • @swimbait1
    @swimbait1 7 років тому

    I live in northwest, havecnever seen milorganite. I wish we had it, would love to try it. I totally have an "old school" lawn and it's sparse and plagued by creeping bent grass. I will try some overseeding this fall. Thanks.

  • @yowmemperor
    @yowmemperor 7 років тому

    haha, I do the same, it's rare to find anyone who knows anything at HD. When I do i remember who they are and seek them out.

  • @stevedetts7975
    @stevedetts7975 4 роки тому

    Nothing better than black, Roundup coffee!

  • @jason-ge5nr
    @jason-ge5nr 7 років тому +1

    I am excited and ready for the fall lawn reboot. There is a whole lot of overseeding to be done

  • @bugpumpermcgee8291
    @bugpumpermcgee8291 7 років тому +2

    Thanks for giving us "more then just the tip" in the garage

  • @unlabuntenga
    @unlabuntenga 7 років тому

    This is more of a "Thrower down!" than a "Slower down!" episode.

  • @LawnTips
    @LawnTips 7 років тому

    Those drone edits. Hectic. Nice little tv episode, almost like a doco haha

  • @alexmendoza3609
    @alexmendoza3609 7 років тому

    Southern California! We never any tips come down our way. Dont forgot about us southwest people. Work with us Allen!

  • @rvnot1one1
    @rvnot1one1 7 років тому

    And you know my palm tree will go to heaven in Fall of NJ. Question- after aeration, what should we do with the coors? Leave them there or pick them up?

  • @timgring4121
    @timgring4121 7 років тому

    You should make a new slow play lawn mowing/striping video of your whole lawn for the winter lawn depression coming up

  • @svfox
    @svfox 3 роки тому +1

    this dude chooses the best songs

  • @TheBaseballLiker
    @TheBaseballLiker 7 років тому

    I'm glad to see Toro still lets you use other brands besides theirs as seen with that mower and Echo trimmer.

  • @kike8008
    @kike8008 7 років тому

    Great video , love you man , thanks for the northeast lawn tips , greetings from the state of Delaware , big hug and God bless you , keep up the great work.👍👍👍👍👍

  • @BigWBBQ
    @BigWBBQ 7 років тому +4

    29 minutes of LCN content 👌🏻👍🏼🔥

  • @0Myles0
    @0Myles0 7 років тому

    Once again, a wealth of information. Thanks!
    Getting heavier on the innuendo. LOL... I'm so easily amused.

  • @CountrifiedCanadian
    @CountrifiedCanadian 7 років тому +6

    29 mins well spent tonight, looks as though I'll be ready to go for September 1st thanks to all the advice in this video!. I noticed you didn't mention anything about dethatching.. is that something you avoid in the fall altogether Allyn?. What product etc would you recommend that's close to Milo for you fans North of the American border who are missing out?!.

    • @drumermp
      @drumermp 7 років тому +1

      DIGGINDEEP agreed! I was wondering about dethatching too

    • @hotrodhog2170
      @hotrodhog2170 7 років тому

      You only need to dethatch your lawn if you have more than a half an inch of thatch. I think if you need to do it then spring time is the time to do it. The thatch usually decomposes over winter if you aerate in the fall.

  • @wrestling4life647
    @wrestling4life647 7 років тому +10

    The thing that's attached is a timemaster

    • @rymaster4385
      @rymaster4385 7 років тому

      The rated-r Superstar you're on to something. The thing that's attached does resemble the Toro Timemaster wheel.

    • @supermariodrums
      @supermariodrums 7 років тому +1

      Definitely a timemaster.

    • @JasonJayJJ1
      @JasonJayJJ1 7 років тому +1

      I think you're right b/c he was asking another lawn UA-camr about his several months back in the comments section.

    • @dpal1592
      @dpal1592 7 років тому

      Jason Jay Ryan korr ?

    • @drumermp
      @drumermp 7 років тому

      The rated-r Superstar YES!!

  • @JasonJayJJ1
    @JasonJayJJ1 7 років тому

    Milky spore for grubs? Anyone ever try it first before going with the synthetic chemical option such as Grub-Ex or Bayer All Season Insect Control? St Gabriel company is probably the easiest version of Milky Spore that's sold at a lot of local independent nurseries. I want to try that for the first time instead of the usual Grub-Ex because I want to avoid harming the beneficial insects in my yard that are also natural predators to the grub worm and larvae (e.g. worms, ants, bees, micro-organisms, etc.).
    I live near Chicago and heard some people have great results from it. The key reason to use it is that it's an organic option, not a man-made synthetic chemical. I love using organic fert such as Milorganite and I still use chemicals for weeds and pre-emergent granules in the spring & or fall, but it's always best to have mother nature in mind first and think about the long-term consequences of what we throw down on the lawn. If anyone has feedback on Milky Spore for grub worms please let me know. Thanks!

  • @ericbrandon6504
    @ericbrandon6504 3 роки тому

    Definitely my favorite channel on UA-cam!

  • @reallybadaim118
    @reallybadaim118 7 років тому

    12:00 this is why your next purchase should be a pickup truck and a heavy duty chain.

  • @jerrycoon4504
    @jerrycoon4504 7 років тому

    hahaha the aqua thumb... LOL

  • @SupremeEditz4
    @SupremeEditz4 7 років тому +1

    lcn forget all these haters another great video I love the intros great tips I'm in South Florida and we haven't been getting the usual heavy rain it's been hot as he'll so I'm watering three times a week lcn you should consider going with a tankless water heater I saved 60 dollars a month on my electric bill and I have hot water on demand

  • @lawncaredad1883
    @lawncaredad1883 6 років тому

    This has got to be the best intro to an LCN Video ever! Love it 😁