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Thanks for the clarification. I was getting fairly good results from mechanical aeration 2x per year and using liquid air8 in between. The "scam" was working really well and I couldn't figure out how/why. This video explains both. Thanks again
Those hawks really drop down low sometimes. I covered the chicken run all the way to keep them from being poached but yeah, they get spooked from time to time for sure. Kind of funny when it happens though. LOL
One advantage of core aeration which was not mentioned, is that if I do it before overseeding, then the seeds will fall into those holes, and provide perfect place for the young seedlings. I was overseeding an uglier, but fairly dense part of my lawn, and most of the germination has happened in those holes. What I hate about it, is that it only works on wet ground, so I have to time it for the day after the rain. So my plan is to core aerate in August just before overseeding, and liquid aerate 2 other times of the year, probably mid-spring when the grass really starts growing, and in September, so the new seedlings will easily grow their root system before the winter.
I appreciate your opinion, however core aeration only affects 20-40% of the turfs surface. Liquid Aeration up to 100%. Also only a scant amount of seed actually make it into the core holes. With liquid aeration there’s no stress to the turf, no trauma to the eco system within the lawn, no unsightly plugs, no damage to invisible fences or irrigation, no fatigue, no hefty price tag.
@@clintsaines9274 That’s what your wife said?:) Anyway, it is not under soil 2-3 inches, because it has open air there. And I have by far the best germination in those holes, so as many lawn experts who recommend the same.
Shampoo works well. If you have some on hand and don't want to buy something just spray it on with a hose sprayer. The edges of my lawn would get ugly and seem to repel the water until I started shampooing it.
There's a good argument for using shampoo or some other kind of similar soap as a surfactant. It's not as good as using liquid aeration products but if it helps get water deeper then it can be an option for some people. Personally I haven't tried it but maybe I'll do some experiments with that method this season.
Hi Bryan, I am a youtube subscriber and have learned a lot from your videos, they are always very informative and thanks a million. Have 2 questions I want to core aerate and use liquids aeration, 1- Do I have to mow the lawn real short before I use liquid aeration? 2-which should I do first and how long in between should I wait before applying the other. Thanks a bunch
Hey Nelson, glad to hear my stuff is helping you out. Thanks for watching. As for your questions: 1. No you don't have to cut lawn short to apply liquid aerate. The products work on the soil so just make sure to water it in to get it off grass blades and into the soil. 2. I applied liquid aerate 9 days prior to core aerating back in late August. I got two deep watering sessions in before core aerating on the 30th. You don't need to liquid aerate before though, I did because it gave a pinch of k on the lawn going into the stress of aerating and helped soften the soil for slightly better cores. You could very well apply after though right away, both work differently and compliment each other... I would advise getting fert down just before aerating though so the grass can recover faster from the cores being pulled.
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Thanks for the clarification. I was getting fairly good results from mechanical aeration 2x per year and using liquid air8 in between. The "scam" was working really well and I couldn't figure out how/why. This video explains both. Thanks again
4:19 the bird making chickens going crazy
Those hawks really drop down low sometimes. I covered the chicken run all the way to keep them from being poached but yeah, they get spooked from time to time for sure. Kind of funny when it happens though. LOL
One advantage of core aeration which was not mentioned, is that if I do it before overseeding, then the seeds will fall into those holes, and provide perfect place for the young seedlings. I was overseeding an uglier, but fairly dense part of my lawn, and most of the germination has happened in those holes.
What I hate about it, is that it only works on wet ground, so I have to time it for the day after the rain.
So my plan is to core aerate in August just before overseeding, and liquid aerate 2 other times of the year, probably mid-spring when the grass really starts growing, and in September, so the new seedlings will easily grow their root system before the winter.
I appreciate your opinion, however core aeration only affects 20-40% of the turfs surface. Liquid Aeration up to 100%. Also only a scant amount of seed actually make it into the core holes. With liquid aeration there’s no stress to the turf, no trauma to the eco system within the lawn, no unsightly plugs, no damage to invisible fences or irrigation, no fatigue, no hefty price tag.
3-4 inches is too deep for seeds
@@clintsaines9274 That’s what your wife said?:)
Anyway, it is not under soil 2-3 inches, because it has open air there.
And I have by far the best germination in those holes, so as many lawn experts who recommend the same.
Shampoo works well. If you have some on hand and don't want to buy something just spray it on with a hose sprayer. The edges of my lawn would get ugly and seem to repel the water until I started shampooing it.
There's a good argument for using shampoo or some other kind of similar soap as a surfactant. It's not as good as using liquid aeration products but if it helps get water deeper then it can be an option for some people. Personally I haven't tried it but maybe I'll do some experiments with that method this season.
@@TurfMechanic Now can you say it not as good if you haven't tried it/ Do a video would be a good start.
@@ubon39 maybe you are right! It's an experiment and video on my bucket list for sure!
Very enlightening for sure. Thanks
You can see the hawk in the video that scared your chickens.
Hi Bryan, I am a youtube subscriber and have learned a lot from your videos, they are always very informative and thanks a million. Have 2 questions I want to core aerate and use liquids aeration,
1- Do I have to mow the lawn real short before I use liquid aeration?
2-which should I do first and how long in between should I wait before applying the other.
Thanks a bunch
Hey Nelson, glad to hear my stuff is helping you out. Thanks for watching. As for your questions:
1. No you don't have to cut lawn short to apply liquid aerate. The products work on the soil so just make sure to water it in to get it off grass blades and into the soil.
2. I applied liquid aerate 9 days prior to core aerating back in late August. I got two deep watering sessions in before core aerating on the 30th. You don't need to liquid aerate before though, I did because it gave a pinch of k on the lawn going into the stress of aerating and helped soften the soil for slightly better cores. You could very well apply after though right away, both work differently and compliment each other... I would advise getting fert down just before aerating though so the grass can recover faster from the cores being pulled.
@@TurfMechanic excellent. I live in Northern VA and my 70 degrees is approaching in about 2 weeks. I will start getting ready. Thanks again.
Should I use liquid aeration in August? (Texas, 100F)
What happens to the area that doesn’t get a core plug? Does that part of the soul not benefit? No hole no air right? Or are these incorrect questions?
I swear by liquid aeration. I’ve been able to sell most clients on it, with great results.
Why not core aerate, followed by overseeding and then use an organic liquid aeration?
Can you use liquid aeration while you are reseeding?
Depends on the liquid aeration formula you use, have to read the label to make sure.