Will Grass Seed Grow WITHOUT Topdressing (Before & After) ?

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  • Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
  • This customer requested scarifying and aerating, and asked if I would throw some of his seeds down for him. I offered to do the seeding for free, but spent some time explaining to him that the seeds may not germinate as well because there is no topdressing.
    Anyway I decided to think about what I could do to at least get the best chances of decent germination.
    After all, heavy rain, birds and strong winds can all move seeds around and end up leaving bare spots.
    Watch the video in full to see what I did, and how it turned out in the end.
    #canyouthrowseeddownontheground
    #lawntips
    #lawnrenovation

КОМЕНТАРІ • 233

  • @jamieosh70
    @jamieosh70 3 місяці тому +2

    101 UA-cam videos covering the same thing but this is the best I’ve watched, like the way he explains things straightforward and simple, even showing grass seed used, etc. Top video

  • @mavishamilton9015
    @mavishamilton9015 Рік тому +1

    So helpful for me to have a go at doing my garden thank you

  • @JC-qf1jd
    @JC-qf1jd Рік тому +2

    great style of video doing a before and after. Brilliant work Shaun

  • @destinfarr
    @destinfarr 3 місяці тому

    Amazing work all around.

  • @rb108988
    @rb108988 Рік тому +5

    Before and after shots always add fantastic insight. Keep up the good work 👍👍👍👏👏👏

  • @krs24976
    @krs24976 Рік тому

    Very nice Shaun.👏🏻

  • @stephenk4834
    @stephenk4834 Рік тому +5

    Great job Shaun. Thanks for all your help. Did a renovation 4 weeks weeks ago. Yes I've got patches and top dressed but such heavy rain since I did it. Still waiting and hoping.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +2

      Hmm ok.. I'd say if still patches in 2 weeks then reseed those.. thanks

  • @taniastott112
    @taniastott112 3 місяці тому +1

    You're amazing at this work

  • @blackwolfgaming1975
    @blackwolfgaming1975 Рік тому +2

    Top notch! I do the same thing at work on bowling greens and putting greens :) wish my wife and I had the money for top dressing back at our new house as I could barely afford seed! Great job

  • @bbr9707
    @bbr9707 Рік тому +1

    Good morning mate….
    Great vid as normal. Just about to scarify my lawn today overseed, dress and net! Love watching you’re vids!
    🤓

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +2

      Best of luck! Weathers looking better finally!

  • @helenan.i.kristiansen1635
    @helenan.i.kristiansen1635 Рік тому +1

    Im a subber, and love your tips and tricks, you do awesome work!!.
    We just did our own lawn, after your recomodations, and now waiting in anticipation 😀👍.
    It is still too cold, but next week will be warmer here in Denmark, so, just waiting 🙄😀👍
    Thanks from Denmark 🇩🇰

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching, really appreciate it! Let us know how it goes in the next few weeks!

  • @murtaghslawncare5861
    @murtaghslawncare5861 9 місяців тому

    Mine is an Apache and I’ve sent complaint to the company. Thanks for your help again.

  • @MagnumVideos
    @MagnumVideos Рік тому +1

    Nicely done. I have one area in the back that has always been terribly compacted. (New construction 3 years ago.) I have aerated and overseeded but it's still very thin. I'm going to try some gypsum in that area and see if it helps. Thanks for the great videos.

  • @lennonpolo
    @lennonpolo Рік тому

    Great work!

  • @stephenmcallister2169
    @stephenmcallister2169 Рік тому

    i’d say you did one heck of a job sir. the back yard turned out a lot better than what you
    we’re saying. and the front looked great. the shaded area gonna be hard to
    maintain. but still looks great. 💯

  • @SVW1976
    @SVW1976 9 місяців тому

    Good stuff👍

  • @marklockwood8386
    @marklockwood8386 Рік тому

    Yea great stuff I watched a old video of yours on moss and I drilled a section of my clay lawn were miss is 3 weeks back I am getting new grass shoots and less moss thanks for that video I think my neighbours think I am loosing it 😀 😄

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      Ha ha great to hear and yes we all get funny looks 😁

  • @crunchstudio9475
    @crunchstudio9475 Рік тому

    Top man Shaun

  • @anthonypeirce5875
    @anthonypeirce5875 Рік тому

    Hi shaun great job , top dressing is a massive facter here on lawns. Today i used the lanzie spreader which is a wicked tool to use for dressing lightly cover once over the seed, mix of compost, topsoil & sand the seed will love this mixture. Iittle bit worried thou that the weather is getting bit colder next week at night for about 4 or 5 days average temp at around 2 to 5 deg and in the day 8 to 11 deg.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +2

      Hi that temp doesn't worry me too much.. even the odd brief blip below zero should be just fine. Nice mixture suggestion for the seed

    • @anthonypeirce5875
      @anthonypeirce5875 Рік тому

      ok thankyou shaun about the weather wise

  • @roberthamilton2334
    @roberthamilton2334 Рік тому

    Great job there Shawn, Aer ate mate!!

  • @dougvee4744
    @dougvee4744 3 місяці тому

    Hi Shaun.We find that builder's bags are a better option for waste thatch from scarifying. They are relatively light, hold a large amount and the bags never split and are convenient to handle.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  3 місяці тому

      Hi totally agree.. And easier on the back ☺️☺️

  • @roythomson638
    @roythomson638 Рік тому

    Just scarified my Dads lawn, thanks for the inspiration.
    Scarified, aerated (throughly with garden fork) overseeded and put down preseed then composted rolled and watered
    Can you scarify too much if you still see moss? I did 5 passes with my electric scarifier and raked many times. I got a lot out but stopped at 5 because I was scared I was damaging the lawn
    Thanks Roy

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      Hi basically the more you take out the more you potentially will need to reseed. Nothing wrong with getting as much moss out as possible.. all good 😊

  • @grahammacklam4736
    @grahammacklam4736 Рік тому

    An interesting option of no top dressing there. Would be good to see how much comes through now temperatures are on the up. Talking of Lawnsmith seed, I was thinking the other day when you mentioned about your own lawn being reseeded with a more ornamental mix, the Lawnsmith ornamental seed would be a cracking option. 80% fescue and 20% bent.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      Great suggestion! im still undecided, just busy with renovations. def gonna address this though soon

  • @cmac7562
    @cmac7562 Рік тому

    Amazing what a man can pack in his van lol!!!

  • @davehuxley6689
    @davehuxley6689 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Shaun really learnt a lot from your video's. In the case of reseeding just small areas's on my main lawn and the new seed just germinating can I mow as the good parts of the lawn the grass is quite high around 3 inches'.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      Hi yes absolutely, just tread carefully and when turning the mower 😊😊 thanks

    • @davehuxley6689
      @davehuxley6689 Рік тому +1

      @@LawnRight Thank you

  • @stoneb0w
    @stoneb0w Рік тому +1

    I did mine last week without the top dressing, 223m2, but I never used a roller, I just sprayed it with a wetting agent. I will use a roller next time, thanks for the good advice.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      That will help stick it a bit.. fingers crossed

  • @alanbetts453
    @alanbetts453 2 місяці тому

    Had a new seeded lawn sowed last year, after a very wet winter what grew is great but very patchy, let's hope this works

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  2 місяці тому

      You can do this 😊

  • @cdwilson12
    @cdwilson12 Рік тому +2

    I use lawnsmith and seeded the whole lawn with the Classic mix. I don't use it now for overseeding as the fescue is just a nightmare for thatch. I scarify a couple of times a year and there's always bags full and my lawn is only 65m2.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      Looks good though doesnt it.. but can get disease also

    • @cdwilson12
      @cdwilson12 Рік тому

      Yes it is a good lawn

  • @thomascoyne157
    @thomascoyne157 Рік тому

    Very helpful thank 👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @kari53
    @kari53 Рік тому

    I'm stealing that aerate joke.😅

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      Omg lol.. it's definitely a dad joke..

  • @davidtaylorbfd
    @davidtaylorbfd Рік тому +1

    Seeding our back garden in the next few days. We have 3 dogs so no chance of using a lot of topsoil so I will just throw it on. I have done this a few times now and it always seems to work. Going away in a few weeks so the night before put more seed down and it will have 7 free days of nothing walking on it, will put water on it as well.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      fingers crossed.. a fleece would help if going away

    • @mrchips1795
      @mrchips1795 2 місяці тому

      Is this true even when they are peeing on it? I have a puppy and I'm planning on temp fencing the garden an doing half at a time with a fleece

  • @rudolphleroux47
    @rudolphleroux47 Рік тому

    Most of the instructions provided on boxed seed will tell you to lightly rake over the seed once spread to get them mixed into whatever soil is present. This has worked for me in the past but if you were going to add compost to your lawn it is better to time these two events to coincide.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      Completely agree. The seeding on this job was free so I wasnt going to rake all the lawns on this one. Too much work. I hoped the scarify and roller would be enough. Its def a good point though so I'm going to write a post explaining that.. many thanks

  • @Typhoxtv
    @Typhoxtv Рік тому

    Hi Shaun great video as always looking for some quick advice. Today I did some scarifying, over seeding with some fertiliser and used compost as a top soil and brushed and went around and pressed it all in. I then gave it some water but here are my questions:
    1) How often should I water it at the moment
    2) How long should I water for on let's say the standard cone setting
    3) How long do I leave the lawn until I mow it? Or what signs am I looking for for it to be safe to do a mow
    I did the scarifying with a rake but i'm definitely going to invest in a wolf garten one for the next time I do it

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      Hi you need to keep seeds damp for afew weeks then regular watering after.. ant setting info e but medium to light in intensity cheers

    • @Typhoxtv
      @Typhoxtv Рік тому

      @@LawnRight Thanks Shaun for the advice. Keep up the great content

  • @davidpowell3302
    @davidpowell3302 Рік тому

    I have been inspired by watching many of your videos to do something about my lawn. In the 12 years of living in old converted barn on the edge of a field it has never been cared for at all. It is uneven covered in unbelievable amounts of moss and weeds with barely any actual grass. This week I have started the scarifying and in most patches to bare soil as most of the moss of weeds have come up before moving to aerating. Do you think I should actually put down lawn weed killer first and then wait to re-seed and top dress and would it be better to use top soil or a compost. Thank you kindly in advance for your advice. Dave

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      Hi Dave..if you use s typical weedkiller now you'll need to wait at least 4 to 6 weeks before reasonably ok to seed without the weedkiller affecting it.. this outs you into summer heat and the huge increase in watering needs,during and after its come through.. you could use roundup now but itll kill everything it touched including grass.... on the good side you are safe to start reseeding after 2 weeks. Only other option is to just seed and acceot weeds in the new lawn for a few months and use a general lawn weedkiller later in afew months.. good luck

  • @gillyBilly91
    @gillyBilly91 2 місяці тому

    If you don't have a lawn lute or roller, what are some budget approaches to ensuring seed to soil contact for smaller gardens?
    Great videos by the way!!!

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  2 місяці тому

      Hi. A brush or back flat edge of a rake work just fine, and instead of a roller just walk on it to tread it all in

  • @Mackers2007
    @Mackers2007 Рік тому

    Really enjoy your videos andrew. I scarified, aerated and overseeded my lawn 2 weekends ago - had a full week and a bit of rain here in ireland, now we've had this lovely sunshine since Sunday, should I start watering the lawn now or should it be wet enough til the weekend til the rain comes again? Thanks

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +2

      Hi Cormac, main thing is o not let the seeds/groun ddry out till its all come through.. and then after that to still water a few times a week for a few months to help the roots develop.. so even when it has been raining iyt may have been dry at times.. anyway, yes keep watering and see what happens.. should be very close now

    • @Mackers2007
      @Mackers2007 Рік тому

      @@LawnRight perfect thanks for taking the time to respond, shall do some watering before work in the morning

  • @djfirkins
    @djfirkins Рік тому

    Hi Shaun. Upside of cool damp Spring is no need to water! Just a bit more patience needed for germination.
    Apologies if this question was already asked. I had a quick scroll through and couldn't see it:
    The moss looked quite brown on the video and there seem to be very few broad-leaved weeds, so I'm wondering: before you scarified, did you apply any weed and moss killer at all?

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      Hi yes this customer has all our treatments so there should be pretty much no weeds at all

  • @marke4601
    @marke4601 3 місяці тому

    Great video and very useful. What would suggest as a top dressing and how would it be applied

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  3 місяці тому +1

      Hi I generally use this stuff lawnright.co.uk/compost/ you can use a compost spreader or throw it on and brush it in

  • @emfestudios3631
    @emfestudios3631 Рік тому

    Great video as always, thank you. I’d like to ask if the the Landzie manual aerator is any good, would you recommend it?
    I’ve only got a small lawn, new build so sh1t soil etc. I bought one from elsewhere and it’s pants, can’t even get it in to the ground despite the ground being constantly wet.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      Hi watch this video ua-cam.com/video/evJW7lw_9Qk/v-deo.html all 4 are good. They all clog at some point but a poke and squirt with wd40 makes them great again

  • @rickygreenslade7399
    @rickygreenslade7399 Рік тому

    Hi Shannon great video...
    My lawn has separated and growing in clumps.. what would you suggest to do? Many thanks

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +2

      Might have to kill it off and start again but start with a scarifier and give it agood run over then reseed and see how it goes.. sounds like some grasses died and left clumping varieties

  • @user-zh3ng6ri9e
    @user-zh3ng6ri9e Рік тому +2

    Hi Shaun watch your videos could you give me an idea of how much you would charge for an average size garden scarification thanks lee

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      Hi Lee we dont share our prices I'm afraid but a typical scarify might take 1 to 3 hours. It depends on how much thatch is in the lawn and if it needs scarifying more than once. So pricewise depend son your own overheads and what you need to make to cover that, wages etc

  • @apedley
    @apedley Рік тому

    If I was the homeowner I wouldn't even bother trying to make that shaded spot a lawn. It would look much better as a small cottage garden area and it would cope with the shade so much better.

  • @TrueBrit1
    @TrueBrit1 Рік тому +1

    That's not too bad, considering there was no top dressing. I think I'll do that (just over seed) when mine has taken hold, just to thicken it up in places where it's not so good. I've just finished my 270 square metre front garden, and HAVE top dressed with Field No.4 Organic Fine Grade Lawn Dressing on 200 square metres, but ran out so had to buy some emergency panic purchase regular multi compost with booster feed for the other 70 square metres (to finish the job). Oddly, the 200 square metres was one side of the garden (there was just enough of the Field No.4 organic dressing for that side - for guidance to others, 1,500 litres covered 200 square metres), and the other 70 square metres (8 x bags of 50 litre multi compost) was on the other side, with the driveway in between, so it will be interesting to see whether there is any difference in results between the two dressings. It is also interesting that the 70 square metres is roughly 1/3 of the 200 square metres, and the amount of compost used was 8 x 50 litre bags = 400 Litres, which equates to 5.7 litres per square metre, whereas the other 200 square metres, took 1,500 litres of the Field No.4 organic dressing, which equates to 7.5 litres per square metre. So which one covered the best, and which will perform the best? We'll see!

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      hashtag watch this space :) nice feedback!

    • @boyasaka
      @boyasaka Рік тому

      I will be amazed if you see any difference between the 2 top dressings
      Where I live ( north east uk )
      Feild no 4 is out of the question
      Would be cheaper to top dress with silver flakes

    • @TrueBrit1
      @TrueBrit1 Рік тому +1

      @@boyasaka Well around 3 weeks or so later, I'm quite happy with the results. To be honest, it's hard to see any difference between the two top dressings. If there IS a difference, it's not noticeable. I do have a lot of worm casts, and ruddy moles are digging here and there! I've no idea how to stop them. Typical - all my hard work, and a small rodent comes along and digs the place up!

  • @joinmeonthedarkside2
    @joinmeonthedarkside2 Рік тому

  • @joealbery3905
    @joealbery3905 Рік тому +1

    Hi Shaun, many thanks for the videos. Can I ask a question. I have been suffering with ants in my lawn for about 2 years now. They have annihalted it with ant hills and kills patches of grass. I've tried everything from powders, granuels and bait stations. I even started digging in my lawn to try remove as much nest as possible. I've just cut my lawn really short today to start the scarification and noticed 2 more ant nests on the edge of my lawn. I've dug about 3-4 inches deep and about 3 inches wide along my border out in frustration. I've put granuels down now. Will I just fill this with top soil or would you put compost down first then top soil? And do you have any tips for ant nests? Maybe buy a more heavy duty grass? They seem to have come when my patio got put in. Thanks again, Shaun.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      Hi this will help.. ua-cam.com/video/M7lWY6vIWnQ/v-deo.html ditomateous earth seems to work well as does the ant gone,in that video cheers

  • @vashon100
    @vashon100 Рік тому

    I think you could have told me none has germinated and I would have believed you. It just looks like the existing grew and got greener due to further in the season. I would have liked to see a close up of actual new short shoots. Doing reseeding in WA state and temps are still on the low side for germination, thus I wonder how much of this lawn's seed really germinated.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      When I next go I'll get another update

  • @michaelrigg-it1bw
    @michaelrigg-it1bw Місяць тому

    Could you show us how to keep up with dog patches and could you do a video of making a good compost please

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Місяць тому +1

      Hi this video will help ua-cam.com/video/xVrKBXghTW0/v-deo.html. I now grow grass in pots and use it to transplant any burn marks

  • @bobbyladd
    @bobbyladd Рік тому

    Extra protection - some rocks to prevent the owner driving on the grass 😄

  • @GerardL
    @GerardL Рік тому +1

    You forgot to put the links in the description for the tools

  • @davidrea6509
    @davidrea6509 Рік тому

    Great informative video as always !! Can you topdress by just scattering compost over the seeds ? Or does it need to be compressed in ?

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      You can do that. Just use s brush or rake though to work it in and down between the grass blades

    • @davidrea6509
      @davidrea6509 Рік тому

      @@LawnRight thanks for your quick reply mate , seeding today so it’s appreciated bud 👍

  • @stephenmcgaw4972
    @stephenmcgaw4972 Рік тому

    Hi there mate I have had a fair bit of problems with my new build lawn drainage problems, Mossy, bumpy lawn. I have recently received a bag of top soil as a peace offering to level the lawn out but it's come looking very gravely and fill of stones. Can I show you it to see if they are having me on?

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      It shouldn't have stones on it for levelling purposes. But you can seive the soil. Not sure what's happened there but I wouldnt be best pleased. The main issue is wondering why it's gotten to that state.. and what is under the ground. I'd use a spade and dig a square out 1 spade width.. mark out the 4 sides approx 7 to 10 inches and push the spade in and try to go down at least 7 or inches. What should he there is at least 100mm of topsoil but I feel almost certain itll be very little or clay or rubble or stones. Sadly this is very very common at the minute

  • @dorianion5931
    @dorianion5931 Рік тому

    Hello sir, i really apreciate the job that you are doing. I have a question: what happens if you just leave the holes open, without filling them after aeration? Will they close by themselves? I did the same thing you did in this video, but i am concerned that leaving the holes open will cause an excesive dehidration of the lower levels of the soil, during hot summer days. Cheers!

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      Hi theyll close naturally in time. Keep watering though

    • @dorianion5931
      @dorianion5931 Рік тому

      @@LawnRight will do, thanks!

    • @AM-wt8qi
      @AM-wt8qi Рік тому

      Should increase drought tolerance as water gets down to roots rather than running off surface

  • @ajones1274
    @ajones1274 Рік тому

    I enjoy your videos mate but would be great to have higher resolution video

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      They are in 1080p which is supposed to be hd 🤔

  • @davidplanet3919
    @davidplanet3919 Рік тому

    It’s been cold in the North of England and seed germination has been poor. Hopefully it will be OK with warmer weather in the second half of April.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      Hopefully! Blooming weather

    • @boyasaka
      @boyasaka Рік тому +2

      Living in the north east myself I always seed in may
      March and April far to early

    • @davidplanet3919
      @davidplanet3919 Рік тому +1

      @@boyasaka Agreed.

  • @michaeljames7472
    @michaeljames7472 10 місяців тому

    Great video, would a drag mat be used instead of a roller or is that a tool for something else?

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  10 місяців тому

      hi its useful for draggign dressings around for levelling.. if you used it.. it would for sure move some seeds into holes but likely will not provide too much benefit

  • @gary7920
    @gary7920 Рік тому

    Love your content. Do you know any decent lawn care specislists in thr cheshire/merseydide area? Had few guys before Nd Ll thry do is turn up once a fortnight throw some plets on thr grass Nd get back in their van here for about 10 mins tops.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      Yeah sadly not a lot of enthusiastic companies but often you'll find independant lawn care companies go the extra mile.. but not always.. sometimes one of the big franchises will have good guys running them

  • @adrian_dickinson
    @adrian_dickinson Рік тому +1

    Hi Shaun does your scarified have solid blades like slitting blades or spring wire hook's got a job to do & very thick moss in places 8" deep before I cut it my mower got marooned on it. I can't hire on of those caged rollers to top dress do you suggest fling it on with a shovel.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      Hi mine is the fixed blades.. the thin spindly metal prongs will do a gentler job and sounds like you'll be there way way longer with that and maybe regret it. By all means try it and see how much comes out but you may have to to over it several times .. yeah you can make piles of dressing and brush them around just be careful brushing on bare soil as it can move some seeds

    • @adrian_dickinson
      @adrian_dickinson Рік тому

      @@LawnRight Thank you.

  • @tinheadtinhead6505
    @tinheadtinhead6505 Рік тому

    Love the videos Shaun.
    I tried a renovation following your steps in Autumn but results have been awful. The compost I used to top dress was very claggy so I think i had too thick a layer so probably killed off the existing grass. Timing was bad as there followed incessant rain which left 2 small lawns waterlogged - my soil is clay.
    I plan on trying again, with hollow tine aeration this time after scarifying and wobered if it is better to use a 70/30 top dressing mix in an attempt to improve the drainage or should I use just use compost?
    Thanks a lot.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      Hi theres merits to both.. a 70 30 mix would be ok. So the ground has at least something different in there... flipside, the compost will get organic matter in there, and if you sprinkle some gypsum down... will slowly improve the soil over time... if you can dig super deep holes maybe with a post hole borer you can make bigger gains

    • @tinheadtinhead6505
      @tinheadtinhead6505 Рік тому

      @@LawnRight Thanks Shaun,
      Would there be any merit in doing scarify, aerate and top dress with 70/30 then a few weeks later scarify, overseed and top dress with compost 0 or would that be overkill?
      Thanks

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      @@tinheadtinhead6505 Hi its not the worst thing Ive ever heard of doing. If you've heavily scarified the first time there won't be much left on the 2nd time, so just tread a little lighter but yes its definitely adding in much needed goodness

    • @tinheadtinhead6505
      @tinheadtinhead6505 Рік тому

      @@LawnRight Thanks a lot Shaun. I will try that

  • @johnmurdoch1637
    @johnmurdoch1637 9 місяців тому

    Nice Job , I’m thinking of going for a Qualcast patrol mover, a thoughts would be appreciated,Kind regards John

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  9 місяців тому

      As long as it's a decent engine ie briggs and Stratton or Honda itll be good.

  • @petert9465
    @petert9465 10 місяців тому

    Hi Sean, what do you do with all the thatch you rake out after scarifying? I started composting mine, thanks Peter.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  10 місяців тому +1

      I just take it to a local farm who recycles green waste.. once I get started on renovations I can have up to 100 bags a week

  • @appiconll
    @appiconll Рік тому

    It'll be like that movie, "The Birds."

  • @jamesgallagher3317
    @jamesgallagher3317 Рік тому

    About 10 days ago I put a fast growing seed down on a bed of 70% sand to soil compost mix I see nothing at the moment should I just put Bermuda seed in or should I wait and it's a fairly heavy traffic garden any help is appreciated

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      Hi as long as it's been religiously watered and the seed bed ie soil prepared right I'd wait another week or so to see any new shoots.. if its heavily used area a good forking would have been helpful prior to seeding but no worries on that

  • @murtaghslawncare5861
    @murtaghslawncare5861 9 місяців тому

    Hi, my scarifier tends to gather the thatch/moss into a ball under the deck so much so I have to lift the rear wheels to free it. It’s a fairly new machine. Is this normal? It’s a right pain because I have to keep stopping and starting to free the thatch and moss..

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  9 місяців тому

      Hi mine does too.. however I make sure the rear flap is lifted up so it can discharge nice and easy..I dont use a collection box

  • @fuzzy1237
    @fuzzy1237 Рік тому

    How are you finding the camon now you’ve had it a while?
    Love mine but v hard on hills

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      Yeah I dont mind it at all now.. agree on the hills though. For those I mich prefer the classen with the drum at the front but hey ho!

  • @sparty328
    @sparty328 Рік тому

    Hi Shaun, I’m in the process of completely renovating my lawn to include a herringbone drainage system. 5 tons of top soil was delivered, I was expecting not to see any stones in it but it has quite a few, is this ok for new turf to be laid on?

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      Hi.. this can happen sometimes sadly :(... Id be fairly ok to leave some small stones in like fingernail size at most but not too many maybe 1 or 2 per every 10cm square... roughly... if youve paid for and requsted screened soil and its not screened right Id certainly consider asking the supplier about it

    • @Ray_ray11
      @Ray_ray11 Рік тому +1

      I had this happen to me. Top soil full of stones.

  • @Lisa-vy4ty
    @Lisa-vy4ty Рік тому

    Hi Shaun, I haven’t got a roller, is there anything else I could do/use for this part of the renovation ? PS thanks for the vids, I’ve learnt so much from you 😊

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      Hi . Do you have a roller on your mower? Could push it over if so.. or tread it in with your feet thanks

    • @Lisa-vy4ty
      @Lisa-vy4ty Рік тому

      @@LawnRight oh yes ! I’ll use the lawnmower. Thanks,I didn’t think of that.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      @@Lisa-vy4ty 😍😍

  • @thejoker7323
    @thejoker7323 3 місяці тому

    I don’t know what it was about the front of the house, but I just knew there would be a hot tub around the back. Lawns the only thing going for it…until they replace it with artificial.

  • @Egonomical
    @Egonomical 10 місяців тому

    Can i use compost for a topdressing after reseeding. My lawn. I usually use jacks magic compost for other purposes will this be ok for grass seed topping and how much should i use? Thank you.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  10 місяців тому

      Hi yes any multipurpose compost is fine..a thin layer

    • @Egonomical
      @Egonomical 10 місяців тому

      Thank you i appreciate you replying. I enjoy your videos especially the series of your back garden complete renovation. I hope i dont have the same struggles laying the compost i will be doing it by hand and lawn rake. Thanks again for your time 👍

  • @rw4463
    @rw4463 Рік тому +1

    I was wondering if no top dressing was available and the seed was sown on top of bare soil the covered with fleece would the seed germinate well?

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      Def will do better

    • @charliejeffers9778
      @charliejeffers9778 Рік тому

      That’s what I was thinking
      Scarify , seed & then put fleece on top.
      My back kills me moving top soil about.
      Might try that next spring .
      Taking a year off from the lawn.
      Ain’t got the time .

  • @CJ70-
    @CJ70- Рік тому

    👍

  • @markevansnature6850
    @markevansnature6850 Рік тому

    What’s the brand / spec of the manual aerator that is in your video. I only have a small lawn and cannot justify spending money on hiring a large aerator

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      Hi the walansee is good. I didn't a comparison here ua-cam.com/video/evJW7lw_9Qk/v-deo.html link to the walansee is in the description

  • @johnpope6328
    @johnpope6328 3 місяці тому

    Hi Shaun great videos, weve a new build on heavy clay, been down 18 months and looking tired due to rain levels. just about to scarify, airiate and overseed, what top dressing would you recommend

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  3 місяці тому +1

      Hi. Multipurpose compost 😊

    • @johnpope6328
      @johnpope6328 3 місяці тому

      @@LawnRight Shaun do you think its safe to scarify our turfed lawn given its only been down 18 months

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  3 місяці тому +1

      @@johnpope6328 hi yes totally fine... The turfstablishes within a couple of months so all good

  • @TheCaptainGreenbeard
    @TheCaptainGreenbeard Рік тому

    Inspired me to try again, scarified and seeded my lawn last year and it was going great until we got the hosepipe ban, couldnt keep the seedlings happy and most of it died off. I have since added in some salvaged turf to bare spots but worried its going to look odd as looks a different grass, is my best option just to scarify and over sow again? Also do you have any recommendations instead of the roller & lawn leveller? Would a lawmower with roller work? Limited on storage space as it is!

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      Hi lawnmower with roller will be fine.. theres agood chance itll stand out from the other grasses yes but will blend over many months. Could always scarify the rest and reseed with similar, or just the patch

    • @TheCaptainGreenbeard
      @TheCaptainGreenbeard Рік тому

      @@LawnRight Thanks so much for replying, im going to scarify & overseed hopefully this is the year! Do you recommend using a specific lawn topdressing or will any compost do? Last year i did this with a lawn compost but im not convinced it was any better than your normal compost had lots of lumps and stones in it!

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      @@TheCaptainGreenbeard hi you can use normal screened topsoil or multipurpose compost

  • @DrDennis
    @DrDennis Місяць тому

    Top dress with what over Bermuda seed? Peet moss crumbled lightly all over? In Texas.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Місяць тому +1

      Hi yes that's what I use almost all the time although you can use dirt if preferred

    • @DrDennis
      @DrDennis Місяць тому

      @@LawnRight thanks

  • @rudy5454
    @rudy5454 Рік тому +1

    So basicly cut the lawn, aerate, add seeds and use a roller for good germination contact ?

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      Yep.. but I MUCH prefer to add a topdressing. Oh and scarify too

    • @380stroker
      @380stroker Місяць тому

      Scalp lawn, scarify, aerate, add seeds, top dressing, walk or use roller, water and fertilize.

  • @damianmclernon6064
    @damianmclernon6064 Рік тому

    Would you recommend the Camon aerator Shaun?

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      Hi it's good yes absolutely and I like it for most situations.

  • @rogerandjoan4329
    @rogerandjoan4329 Рік тому

    What do you think of using straw instead of compost to keep the seeds in place?

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      Great idea 😊

    • @rogerandjoan4329
      @rogerandjoan4329 Рік тому +1

      @@LawnRight I don’t know if it’s better. It’s just cheaper. Have you ever compared co post to straw?
      The only thing I know is that if you use straw, you need to use those certified to have no weed seeds in it. A friend of mine bought generic straw and ended up with a front yard full of every weed imaginable.

  • @nicucristea
    @nicucristea Рік тому +1

    which part of the scarifier did you use the wire or blade roller?

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      The blade.my scarifier doesnt have the wire spokes 😊

    • @nicucristea
      @nicucristea Рік тому

      @@LawnRight thank you

  • @johnb8956
    @johnb8956 10 місяців тому

    I’d love to see an update on this now it’s been a few months?

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  10 місяців тому +1

      I'll try and remember next time I'm there 😊👍

  • @nigelpowell90
    @nigelpowell90 Рік тому

    Would you not apply moss killer prior to scarification and the whole renovation process?

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      Hi I would if it's quite cold still and moss can reform but when in spring I dont as the warmer weather stops the moss

    • @nigelpowell90
      @nigelpowell90 Рік тому

      @@LawnRight thanks Shaun. If ever you're in Staffordshire, I'd love your advice. 👍👍👍

  • @jamesgallagher3317
    @jamesgallagher3317 Рік тому +1

    I wish you done this video 10 days ago. I put my fast growing seed down then and still nothing 😭 it is a new lawn. Any tips ?

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      Hi.. Have you watered it religiously without fail twice a day? Did you prepare the soil by scarifying or raking? And finally it still may need another week.. especially if there's not much sun reaches the garden

    • @jamesgallagher3317
      @jamesgallagher3317 Рік тому

      @@LawnRight I hand scarified and raked it and have watered it at least 3 times a day. My free is the seed I got was not very good

    • @jamesgallagher3317
      @jamesgallagher3317 Рік тому

      @@LawnRight it could possibly be sun is the issue. I will wait a few weeks and see. Do you recommend Bermuda grass in the west midlands area if all else fails
      Aand thanks for your advice

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      @@jamesgallagher3317 I've never tried any american varieties I'm afraid 😁

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      @@jamesgallagher3317 ahh ok ... :(

  • @zulfqarali905
    @zulfqarali905 Рік тому +1

    Do you come to Walsall west midlands england

  • @keithcullen4703
    @keithcullen4703 Рік тому

    I scarified mine and my in-laws 3 and 2 weeks ago. I didn’t top dress as I was testing the idea that if I lost seed due to elements bird etc it’s cheaper to buy more seed.
    Still struggling to get the seed to germinate. Weather hasn’t been great in Scotland cold windy but little to no rain so I’ve had to water daily where possible.
    Patience I guess but next time I will definitely topdress.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      Hopefully see something in the next 2 weeks... been a very slow start

  • @theunknownprojects6159
    @theunknownprojects6159 10 місяців тому

    Is there any way to make a diy roller at home ?

  • @deanjagger1190
    @deanjagger1190 2 місяці тому

    The seed will grow through the dirt even if it's compacted?

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  2 місяці тому +1

      Yes but it would grow better when not compacted

  • @winnielui1224
    @winnielui1224 Рік тому +1

    Hi, how to get rid weeds on lawn?

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      Hi something like weedol for lawns or resolva would help.. this video will help also ua-cam.com/video/dC-1wOlXlzc/v-deo.html

  • @ianhigh3622
    @ianhigh3622 Рік тому

    Hi great video but I can't find the link for manual aerator.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      Hi ys this is the landzie model|: www.gardenimports.co.uk/product/landzie-hollow-tine-aerator/?ref=566 thanks

    • @ianhigh3622
      @ianhigh3622 Рік тому

      @LawnRight Lawn Care hi thanks for that but currently saying eu only no uk stock.

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      @@ianhigh3622 Ok.. the JNJ or Walansee are also good alternatives (cheaper models): SWARDMAN manual aerator: www.gardenimports.co.uk/product/swardman-hollow-tine-fork-aerator/?ref=566
      LANDZIE manual aerator: www.gardenimports.co.uk/product/landzie-hollow-tine-aerator/?ref=566
      JNJ Store manual aerator:
      Get 5% off: www.jnjstore.co.uk/?cc=LawnRight5
      OR get FREE delivery worth £9.99! www.jnjstore.co.uk/?cc=LawnRightFREE
      WALANSEE manual aerator: amzn.to/3LbepFN

  • @markjefferson7492
    @markjefferson7492 Рік тому +1

    Weird how the customer had the full monty 5 star treatment, but too tight for the most important part for germination? Odd client

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      In all honesty he only wanted aeration doing. I said it could really do with a scarify as well. He said if you can out my seed down I'll have it scarified.. so thats kind show it all panned out.. but yes shame it didnt get the dressing on but I do think it should mostly come back

  • @daflea66
    @daflea66 9 місяців тому

    In short, aerate and seed yields low germination. Add topdressing and it increases massively.

  • @garrypepperman
    @garrypepperman Рік тому +1

    So your customer didn’t want you to top dress, I’m sure you explained to them as you did to us as to why you should do this. I’m interested to know why they didn’t want you to do this, surely it wasn’t down to cost?

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      Hi, they originally only wanted aeration, but I explained that it desperately need scarifying also, and he agreed on the basis I would throw down some of his own grass seed, so I just did what I could that without spending hours and hours. Luckily I think it's going to come mostly good in a few more weeks though

    • @garrypepperman
      @garrypepperman Рік тому

      @@LawnRight
      That explains it, it’s a shame that you work hard on that section at the front and the grass keeps on getting driven over. I enjoy your videos and the advice you give. I feel like I’m a student at a college lecture which I don’t mind to be honest. You never stop learning for sure.

  • @stevenbuckley1416
    @stevenbuckley1416 Рік тому +1

    Using last year grass seed would it be ok ?

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +2

      Yes..😊 usually around 10% will die off each year roughly so should be good for another year

    • @stevenbuckley1416
      @stevenbuckley1416 Рік тому +1

      @@LawnRight Thank you Shaun. I put down 5 times the amount you were using in this video, so i think it should cover the 10%😁

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +1

      @@stevenbuckley1416 😄

  • @kkkkit
    @kkkkit Рік тому

    Not sure how to proceed without a roller?

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      Hi you could walk on it or put a garden fleece over it

  • @Ray_ray11
    @Ray_ray11 Рік тому +2

    Why is there always a manhole cover in lawn 😂

  • @davidmckee2898
    @davidmckee2898 Рік тому

    Wouldn't it be easier to use a grass box to collect all the dead grass. I'm always surprised when you're not using one❓

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому +3

      Yes but they fill up literally in like a few seconds so its kind of a waste of time sadly

    • @davidmckee2898
      @davidmckee2898 Рік тому +1

      I actually put one on mine I do have to change it every time I go up once. But I would rather do that then scrape it all up at the end

  • @michaellindsay1093
    @michaellindsay1093 2 місяці тому

    How much for the job

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  2 місяці тому +1

      I don't disclose our prices I'm afraid but it was just over half a days work

  • @BigBeardedBubba
    @BigBeardedBubba Рік тому

    That shady patch would do a world better if they would pay you to trim up all those bushes and shrubs nice and tight. It’s a shame to see you do all that work and not get the benefits of soil amendments like compost/top soil. People just don’t get it. 👍 They need a remedial driving course too! 😂🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @rajchoudhury5130
    @rajchoudhury5130 3 місяці тому

    What else does a blind customer expect?

  • @thegeordiefellwalker8878
    @thegeordiefellwalker8878 Рік тому

    It looks aerate 😂😂

    • @LawnRight
      @LawnRight  Рік тому

      ha ha lol lol lol cheers!!

  • @Swipe650
    @Swipe650 Рік тому

    Not surprised they didn't want top dressing if they are running that hot tub at the current electric prices 😛

  • @crimsonpirate1710
    @crimsonpirate1710 Рік тому +12

    What a depressing looking home. Looks like a prison. Thanks for the video, helpful content.

    • @AB-lj9lr
      @AB-lj9lr Рік тому

      Lots of houses have been rendered because it’s trendy - personally I prefer their brick neighbours!

    • @NAFO_Badger_Brigade
      @NAFO_Badger_Brigade Рік тому +1

      At least the lawn is easy on the eye now!

    • @teslaandhumanity7383
      @teslaandhumanity7383 7 місяців тому

      Looks like man taste .