How to Fix an Ugly Lawn - Killing Lawn Weeds

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  • Опубліковано 25 сер 2020
  • Fixing and ugly lawn full of weeds. PRODUCTS → www.howtowithdoc.com/fix-ugly...
    This is part one of fixing an ugly lawn full of weeds. This can be done in one day, all at the same time. Doc is getting ready to fix the ugly lawn and starting the lawn care plan.
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  • @estherlista
    @estherlista 3 роки тому +97

    That's my lawn!! 95% weed and 5% bermuda grass!

  • @drnh4444
    @drnh4444 2 роки тому +43

    I had a lawn once that was virtually all clover. It was beautiful to be honest. Always succulent and lush green. Great job buddy. Really enjoying your videos. So glad to see someone who isn't over dramatic and not shouting

  • @LifeLessOrdinary
    @LifeLessOrdinary 3 роки тому +16

    Wanted to thank you Doc for all your videos. I started last spring and turned my 100% weed back yard, into beautiful Bermuda grass.

  • @ExoticForeign
    @ExoticForeign 3 роки тому +12

    I’m in Georgia too I am so glad you said that, that means you understand how crazy this weather can be and middle GA grass is no joke!!!

  • @ricardorangel2454
    @ricardorangel2454 3 роки тому +8

    this is what i'm looking for for long time, fortunately i follow your renovation video in the test patch and is working very well, plant new seeds, now i'm dealing with some weeds as i'm following your bermuda guide and no pre-emerge in the first year, so let the winter take care and put the pre-emerge next year or later november, i'm in Texas so winter gets here mid December

  • @ericbeckman4608
    @ericbeckman4608 3 роки тому +573

    So, does anyone else wish that Doc was their neighbor? :-)

  • @MrJoelelectric
    @MrJoelelectric 3 роки тому +9

    Hey Doc. Great video as always.
    Can you tell me the in order steps for this one day application. Are you going to spray first, then apply the granular PE and PGFC? I would think after spraying you wouldn’t want to walk on lawn.
    Thanks

  • @jimmaffett4992
    @jimmaffett4992 3 роки тому +10

    Hey doc. Came across your page a. year ago and it has done wonders for my yard. Looking forward to your new project. Was wondering if you could identify the weeds as you go? Some of the grassy weeds all look the same.

  • @viardrums
    @viardrums 3 роки тому +7

    Hey Doc! Love your channel! Gotta an unusual (maybe) question... How do you recommend keeping Bermuda OUT of perimeter/flower beds?

  • @scottsmail369
    @scottsmail369 3 роки тому +4

    Love your videos Doc! What's the difference between Q4 Plus Turf Herbicide and what i've heard/seen you recommend in some other videos ( 2,4-D Amine)? I live in a similar climate as you and wondering if I could use Amine to do the same thing.

  • @aussie2uGA
    @aussie2uGA 3 роки тому +6

    Curious if you can spread pre-emergent granules FIRST, as rain is every day, then spray for existing weeds in the next day or two? Are the pre-emergent granules affected by post emergent spray herbicide?

  • @gregzimmerman6864
    @gregzimmerman6864 3 роки тому +3

    I finally received all the products needed through Amazon, about 550.00 ish including a cheapish backpack and spreader. We have a little rain here in Oklahoma so I am waiting until I have 2 days of no rain weather. Wish me luck!

  • @susiecable4326
    @susiecable4326 2 роки тому +1

    My grass looks exactly like this! Thank you for the help. I’m in Arizona. Late July temps are a high of 110-115 but next 5 days are low 80s and high is about 102. Should I treat early in the morning or is it overall too hot to be successful and should I wait till Spring?
    Our Bermuda grass goes dormant around Nov and people usually overseed for winter lawn in Oct.

  • @chuckpalmer3926
    @chuckpalmer3926 3 роки тому +4

    Look forward to this project. I have an area on my property that I’d like to do the same thing.

  • @JM-yx1lm
    @JM-yx1lm 3 роки тому +2

    I sure want to see the rest of this project asap

  • @claykc
    @claykc 3 роки тому +4

    How much can I build up the low spots in my lawn at a time? I am scalping this week before heavy rains hit. Want to level a bit next time we have a few clear days

  • @geezyboyjan8245
    @geezyboyjan8245 2 роки тому +1

    I bought my first home and its 90 percent weeds, thank you for the information

  • @Disbudgetz
    @Disbudgetz 3 роки тому +2

    Love your videos! I am wondering if this will work for my backyard as I live in southern coastal NC and my builder put Bermuda grass seed in backyard but it really is nothing but weeds and maybe 10% actual Bermuda?

  • @brittneylambert7950
    @brittneylambert7950 3 роки тому +2

    I live in TX and have a yard that I am trying to get under control. Would you recommend doing the kill, prevent, feed now and then also putting out a pre emergent closer towards October?

  • @Dr.A.Rosenberg
    @Dr.A.Rosenberg 2 роки тому +1

    I'm so glad that Doc is my neighbor.

  • @757JakeD
    @757JakeD 3 роки тому

    Hi Doc. I have a Bermuda front / side yard cut at 3/4". I use Super Juice, PGF Complete and BioChar. My backyard is fescue since it get a decent amount of shade. I have killed the yard out and then burnt it out with a weed burner. I was curious is that is good for the soil. It seen like it might add carbon to the soil but wasn't sure if it was good or not. Thanks for the great website...Jake

  • @RaggityDoll
    @RaggityDoll 3 роки тому +2

    I thoroughly enjoyed the HD graphics

  • @mikehoy1594
    @mikehoy1594 3 роки тому +46

    Hi Doc!!! Great series on fixing an ugly lawn. So very, very informative and instructional. However, here in Southeast Texas it is more common to have San Augustine grass instead of Bermuda. My question is whether this same procedure will work on San Augustine as opposed to Bermuda? Any insight will be GREATLY appreciated.

  • @jasonc5021
    @jasonc5021 3 роки тому +6

    Q4 product seemed to work really well on crabgrass. I’m surprised it actually killed it, since its more of a control product and not a killer. I’ve used other products that stated control, what they did was suppressed the crabgrass which work but not as good as a product that kills. MSMA 6 Plus works awesome .

  • @akselbanuelos8246
    @akselbanuelos8246 Рік тому +2

    Great Job... quick question did you do this during the winter or summer meaning 50' to 30 degrees or higher temperatures

  • @judiv3198
    @judiv3198 3 роки тому +1

    Doc - I’m new to your channel. What height should we be cutting our Bermuda lawn? We’re relatively new to Bermuda grass having lived in a home with a zoysia lawn.

  • @yannip2083
    @yannip2083 3 роки тому +1

    EXCELLENT channel. Thank you so much.

  • @jakobscales8634
    @jakobscales8634 3 роки тому

    Doc, humichar, super juice, pre-emergent and all that good stuff can be used on fescue as well? Thanks

  • @somenygaard
    @somenygaard 3 роки тому +1

    0:37 That’s an incredible yard. If I didn’t know any better I’d have said it was fake!
    I just bought a house with a neglected yard is it a problem to continue mowing shortly before I spray? Or should I spray first before I give it a mow? I’m in an area where not mowing for a bit isn’t a problem other than being unsightly. Thanks!

  • @SurfDan5
    @SurfDan5 3 роки тому +2

    Great video. Very educational.

  • @rosannaburgess714
    @rosannaburgess714 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for your help.

  • @rachelbaldwin6281
    @rachelbaldwin6281 3 роки тому +2

    Hello there DOC!! I am so excited to see a change in my lawn after going through all of the steps you have set up for me. I just finished buying all products from Amazon, but could not purchase the Q4 weed killer. Apparently , the Q4 is not able to be delivered to my address in Northeast Florida ( Yulee to be exact ). do you know why? Are the chemicals illegal to use in this area? I'd like to start treatments very soon, so was wondering if you could recommend another weed killer comparable to the Q4? Thank you in advance and I'll be sure to keep you updated on the progress of my lawn. ( I'll be taking video/pictures throughout the whole process). Can't Wait!!!

  • @curtislewis5437
    @curtislewis5437 3 роки тому +2

    Looking forward to the application video! My Bermuda need's help.👍

  • @juliovazquez82
    @juliovazquez82 3 роки тому +6

    It will be nice if you do a follow up video. showing all the product that you have use.

  • @dallasmarroquin3824
    @dallasmarroquin3824 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Doc! Just subscribed about a month ago. I removed my old lawn, tilled and dragged. I had put down weed killer in january and insecticide in mid feb. I seeded on 5/1. I also put down 10-10-10 . Lots of water and lots of sunshine and the grass is growing great, but now I've got plenty of weeds as well: ( When would it be safe to put herbicide down? I really don't want to kill off the new grass. And what type of treatment would you recommend? Location: SE GA

  • @Reck1e5s
    @Reck1e5s 3 роки тому +28

    This is exactly what i needed to get my yard on track! Thanks Doc!

  • @jlabno1
    @jlabno1 2 роки тому

    Hi Doc great video. I’m in the Midwest do I use the same products for my lawn which I assume is bluegrass?

  • @markp5228
    @markp5228 3 роки тому

    Will the pre-emergent prevent regrowth and rooting (stolens) of the bermuda? I did this last year (August, just prior to discovering Doc) and was left with almost nothing going into winter - following Docs program this year I have a full lawn again, but with weeds since I'm nervous about using pre-emergent while pushing my grass...

  • @tamarabaumgartner4865
    @tamarabaumgartner4865 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much. Very helpful

  • @samuraioodon
    @samuraioodon 3 роки тому +1

    hello doc, what if my lawn is pretty much dead. im going to kill it completely. should i then put pre emergent and reseed/lawn starter and water? thank you, im also here in north texas! thanks

  • @chachab9239
    @chachab9239 3 роки тому +8

    I’m here awaiting your arrival to treat my monster lawn too. 🤗🤗😹

  • @GT-se2eo
    @GT-se2eo 3 роки тому

    What's the best seed you can recommend for cool season grass. Also what are you using

  • @robbieross926
    @robbieross926 3 роки тому +1

    Doc - Can't get the sprayers from Ama zon or the PGF complete to try this on my lawn. I am in Georgia and I feel like I am running out of time to perform this fix. Any other hose end sprayers you recommend?

  • @4theloveofDub
    @4theloveofDub 3 роки тому +2

    So I have 90% weeds and want fescue like my neighbors. What time of the year would I do this in northern South Carolina for fescue? Still early fall?

  • @Finalsuspect1468
    @Finalsuspect1468 3 роки тому +1

    My lawn looked similar and its coming along well, thanks to your videos. I held off on pre emergent because I didn't want it to affect my bermuda from spreading and filling in the bare spots, will that affect the recovering lawn?

  • @debbievillareal5193
    @debbievillareal5193 3 роки тому

    In Texas with the weather at highs 92 and lows 60 in the month of October could I apply this treatment?

  • @ruthellb5997
    @ruthellb5997 3 роки тому

    Thanks Doc, My yard has been an awful site this year, for the first time???

  • @johnr2469
    @johnr2469 3 роки тому +1

    Good video. I live in a transition zone farther north. With hotter summers I've thought about going to Bermuda or Zoysia, they seems to do well here now in small test patches, but neighbors on both sides have fescue/bluegrass lawns and any spreader type varieties will probably be considered "invasive". Have you had to deal with anything like that without the neighbors wanting to run you out? Lol. I dont know that a driveway will prevent spreading either.

  • @jonhawkins2374
    @jonhawkins2374 3 роки тому +1

    Doc , where can I get a leveling tool for my yard??? Please!!!

  • @quickstepz9250
    @quickstepz9250 3 роки тому +1

    I have come to a cross road Doc!
    If I don't get some type of water sprinkler set up. My Bermuda is guna struggle with me hand watering it.

  • @phunkysai
    @phunkysai 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks Doc, this series is exactly what I needed.....

  • @bwaldrep11
    @bwaldrep11 2 роки тому

    We live in Tennessee with tall fescue. Are there any adjustments that I need to make with the suggestions from this video? obviously we are doing this the same type of yr. Thanks

  • @Galerak1
    @Galerak1 3 роки тому

    Love the videos, they're always very informative. I have to say though, when ever you're doing your little descriptive chat at the beginning my eyes always get drawn to that umbrella in the top right. I can't imagine why ;^))

  • @JB-kx9bx
    @JB-kx9bx 3 роки тому +2

    I put my late summer pre-emergent out a few weeks too late. My lawn has a buffet of weeds half of which look like from something you see in a jungle 😅

  • @riflebear1711
    @riflebear1711 Рік тому +1

    Can you also link for part 2 and part 3 please? Sucks having to search through a ton of videos.

  • @LydieCakes
    @LydieCakes 3 роки тому

    Question:
    We bought this house last year and for the life of me, cant get the grass to look good.
    I want to try Ur method. My question is, I am in the Florida Panhandle. They consider us "the ice box" of Florida because it does get cold here and has started to at night, some. Is it to late to go ahead and do this? Or should I try to tackle this in the Spring?
    2nd question, I am sure this house had sod at some point but the house is now 20 yrs old and I'm pretty sure the grass is just a mutt mix of types of grass. We have some long grass that has weird tendrils but deep down, I think there is some pretty Bermuda left (in small random patches). Will this method remove everything else besides the Bermuda? Or should I go back and watch the vids on the test patch and do that on my yard? Thanks for answering my questions. Sorry for the long post.

  • @robertmarks3556
    @robertmarks3556 3 роки тому

    Hey doc I love your fence. How many feet? How much was it?

  • @Whocares-zr7iv
    @Whocares-zr7iv 3 роки тому

    I moved to a house with about 175ksq ft.of Bermuda it was not well cared for. I want to start a routine to get this yard in shape. With this size I'm not sure where to even start. My previous yard took 30 min push mowing, so this one is overwhelming as in what to do. Any ideas?

  • @docsteve309
    @docsteve309 3 роки тому +1

    Doc...can I use this plan on my out of control zoysia lawn?

  • @enzomoya1689
    @enzomoya1689 Рік тому

    Hey Doc, new to your channel. If you have Bermuda until it goes dormant, what seed if any would one put for the winter? Or just deal with dormant Bermuda? Thanks!

  • @curlycultivatingbeauty891
    @curlycultivatingbeauty891 3 роки тому

    Hey there Doc! I'm kind of new to your channel, so apologies if my question has already been answered in one of your videos. (I've watched so many YT videos on this topic, so I cannot remember which channel said what) My question is. Have you used Tenacity to kill and pre-treat weeds on your lawn, or any of your projects? If yes, how do you like it compared to the one linked this particular video? I live in a cool season region, so we have Kentucky blue opposed to Bermuda.

  • @ragetoca
    @ragetoca 3 роки тому

    My front lawn is mostly common bermuda but it has some patches of Tiff bermuda.....it does not look even, looks bad, specially when cut short...what should I do?

  • @michaelwebb57
    @michaelwebb57 3 роки тому +1

    Doc, what surfactant do you recommend?

  • @marcuschef
    @marcuschef 2 роки тому

    Can I do this treatment at this time of year in New England or should I wait until next year?

  • @danielseaton984
    @danielseaton984 3 роки тому +2

    I want a single grass lawn. But, my neighbor’s lawn is Zoysia and has taken over about a third of my front lawn. The Zoysia is so thick that I can barely push my self-propelled mower through it. I think that I have lost the battle for a Bermuda lawn. My backyard Bermuda is being displaced by Fescue. Defeated!

  • @ruralhillmotorsports7430
    @ruralhillmotorsports7430 3 роки тому

    Love this!

  • @mavisjones4750
    @mavisjones4750 3 роки тому +1

    Can you do something similar with a fescue yard? I live in NC. Also, is this safe for pets?

  • @therrandy2506
    @therrandy2506 3 роки тому

    Can follow this same procedure with my Centipede grass type?
    Location South Carolina.

  • @wjm988
    @wjm988 3 роки тому +3

    whoaa doc! haven't seen you in a while. got the Rona beard going, nice!

  • @ekimnamtrah7583
    @ekimnamtrah7583 3 роки тому

    Doc, your opinion on tenacity weed killer? I live in New Jersey and my yard would take top prize for ugly. I have so many different types of grass/weeds I’m thinking a good fire would help.

  • @margocarter6778
    @margocarter6778 3 роки тому

    Can I follow this same process for fescue in the transition zone right now?

  • @CrossingJourney
    @CrossingJourney 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing. But what’s the next step or video? Checked your channel and can’t find the next one after this.

  • @MrMannyboy329
    @MrMannyboy329 3 роки тому +1

    Everything thing is for Bermuda grass, will this work for centipede grass?

  • @MilkyWayGalaxyy
    @MilkyWayGalaxyy 2 роки тому +5

    I am a complete newbie to Lawncare. Never really cared about my lawn before and still don't. But I would like to make it look a little better for cheap and no hassle.
    I have lots of weeds, dandelions, purple things, poppyseeds etc. It's a mess. Is there a one time thing I can spray on it to get rid of most of it?
    I really don't want to keep buying stuff and wasting time on it. I have a really small lawn filled with critters, insects, skunks, rabbits, etc that chew it up.
    My neighbors have nice lawns and don't seem to do any annual maintenance in terms of weeds. So can you treat it once and never again to get most of them out?

  • @Motoguy94
    @Motoguy94 3 роки тому

    I'm in GA also. Can I start the first 2 steps now in January?

  • @jessebradshaw9848
    @jessebradshaw9848 9 місяців тому

    My front yard is Bermuda and my backyard is Zoysia. The Bermuda sod has been down for 25 years and the Zoysia sod for two years. Can your process be applied to Zoysia? All of a sudden I've had significant weeds in the Bermuda. Not sure why but I'm going to apply your process.

  • @krystle1018
    @krystle1018 Рік тому

    Who should I buy my grass seed from? I live in NY. Should I get a Kentucky blue grass and fine fescue mix? My front lawn is full sun part of my back yard is shade. I hate buying grass seed that has weed seed in it, soooo annoying!

  • @alanhuntington1593
    @alanhuntington1593 3 роки тому

    Can the ugly Bermuda lawn fix method be applied to cool season lawns too?

  • @rickthain8538
    @rickthain8538 3 роки тому

    Can I use this method and these products on Zoysia? My lawn is 3 acres of Zoysia and 80% weeds like your neighbor. I'm in South Carolina. I do have sprinkler system, but also getting large bare spots. Thanks for your help. Love your video

    • @HowTowithDoc
      @HowTowithDoc  3 роки тому

      Covered: www.howtowithdoc.com/kill-lawn-weeds/

  • @ericalewis1084
    @ericalewis1084 2 роки тому

    My grass is basically dead and I have weeds. I pulled quite a bit last year and will need to pull up the rest soon. I'm in California. For my lawn to look nice and healthy, I just need to kill the weeds, put down preemergent, and soil?

  • @joesteffe6155
    @joesteffe6155 2 роки тому

    Same question as b4 will this work on St Augastine and in Florida ??

  • @coryreedy2752
    @coryreedy2752 3 роки тому +2

    Doc, question for you. I live in central Texas where we are in a drought. We’ve had 1 system come through where we got about 1” of rain but besides that we’ve had NO rain in probably 2 months. 100 degrees every day and no rain. How tall would you keep Bermuda in this? I don’t have to mow often, but when I do it’s at 3”. It looks great considering we are on water restriction as well.

    • @imas3ngoi
      @imas3ngoi 3 роки тому +1

      Sprinkler system fam I’ live in Dallas and I’m in the same boat.

    • @rohitsagar5106
      @rohitsagar5106 3 роки тому

      3 Inch Minimum ... I am texas too ... I used to mow 2 inch ... it paves way for weeds for texas weather .... 3 is min ....

    • @HowTowithDoc
      @HowTowithDoc  3 роки тому +1

      Well... 2.5 to 3" is about the max for Bermuda really. Just keep returning the clippings and water when you can. Hopefully you'll get some.

  • @kyrstinkrause3159
    @kyrstinkrause3159 3 роки тому +1

    Can I do this same treatment with fescue?

  • @bradleyporter5844
    @bradleyporter5844 3 роки тому

    Can I do this application in the Spring?

  • @paulmccrary393
    @paulmccrary393 3 роки тому

    How big is your shed. Gonna build one this winter.

  • @XerxesX.
    @XerxesX. 2 роки тому

    Look so what should i do first toy lawn that’s screaming with weeds what bag should i put

  • @BooYahPower
    @BooYahPower 3 роки тому +1

    With it being nearly 90 degrees, are you not worried about volatilization and killing small trees, shrubs, etc with the amount of 2-4 D in that product

  • @gaffle7646
    @gaffle7646 3 роки тому +1

    Your lawn is INSANE!

  • @MusiqTruth
    @MusiqTruth 3 роки тому +1

    I had trees removed in my backyard snd Kentucky bluegrass thrown down just over a year ago. The entire area is nothing but weeds. I don’t even think there’s actually grass. I’m still picking out rocks and the now dead left over roots. Help.

  • @Briannbailey
    @Briannbailey 3 роки тому

    Hey Doc, week killer not for sale in Ny, do you have a second choice, Tia

  • @juliewander3234
    @juliewander3234 Рік тому

    Same process for St. Augustine? In Dallas. Sounds like weather in GA about the same as here

  • @Murc_roadster
    @Murc_roadster 2 роки тому

    Our front yard is usually dirt but we had an excessive amount of rain this last week in West Texas. How can I kill everything at once. I cut it all and it's all growing back

  • @abear6617
    @abear6617 3 роки тому +1

    Doc, What’s the temperature there? I was thinking of doing same but I’m in south Louisiana and temps are high.

    • @HowTowithDoc
      @HowTowithDoc  3 роки тому +1

      Covered in the video 86 - 92 next 10 days

  • @luisalonzodovalina8093
    @luisalonzodovalina8093 3 роки тому

    Any tips on crowsfoot weed herbicide that is safe for Bermuda and zoysia?

  • @monicabentley2513
    @monicabentley2513 3 роки тому

    Hey Doc. I really need your help. I also live in Georgia. My HOA is charging me $28 a day because of the weeds in my front lawn. I’m a new homeowner and my HOA is taking away from my excitement. I cannot move fast enough to get my lawn right. It’s only my front lawn I’m worried about and it’s not a lot of lawn. Do you make house visits?

  • @connorbnjgg67754
    @connorbnjgg67754 3 роки тому +3

    Hey Doc, I have an underground drip irrigation system. How do you recommend aerating a lawn like this?

  • @Hercislas
    @Hercislas 3 роки тому +5

    Do u need to do a soil test? Or this treatment is assuming they have good soil

    • @HowTowithDoc
      @HowTowithDoc  3 роки тому

      Always helps at ANYTIME... but not doing one

    • @j0.ZEF-Who
      @j0.ZEF-Who 3 роки тому

      @@HowTowithDoc What if your yard is 100% weeds ? Just bought 3 months ago first house living on budget .... should I seed after or before feed if I follow plan?

  • @Paulie_O
    @Paulie_O 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing 🍻

  • @patriciadavis229
    @patriciadavis229 2 роки тому

    I’m totally confused. I live in South Alabama, Foley to be exact. You just described my lawn of weeds. I have the kill product in my basket, but not sure which pre-emergent or fertilizer to use? I have no idea what grass was here but know for sure it’s not Bermuda. I’m an active senior and one day seems like a winner to me. Help.

  • @nimster64
    @nimster64 2 роки тому

    So do you own the property or since they bought it does it belong to them? I am in a similar situation next door for about 5’x300’