How to seed BARE SPOTS in your LAWN

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  • Seeding bare spots isn't too complicated, but there are a few key steps you need to take to ensure success.
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  • @DustySmalls
    @DustySmalls 3 роки тому +196

    Nothing like a good ole HJ

    • @karlhadland2428
      @karlhadland2428 Рік тому +28

      As soon as I heard him say that I jumped tot he comments and laughed to see this as the top comment.

    • @joshdannenberg
      @joshdannenberg Рік тому +6

      Just give it a good shake.

    • @krpinckney
      @krpinckney Рік тому +4

      "you don't want it too thick, or too thin.."

    • @simonhaynes3145
      @simonhaynes3145 9 місяців тому +2

      I spat my coffee out when I heard that

    • @KWHaynes
      @KWHaynes 6 місяців тому +1

      Don't forget to keep it moist!

  • @JorianWulf
    @JorianWulf Рік тому +29

    "Give it the ol' good hand job" 😂
    Love the super technical term there haha. Great video though, learned and will be following your steps next week!

  • @acreguy3156
    @acreguy3156 Рік тому +13

    Excellent. One point you missed - the surrounding turf will need cutting in the interim. Aim the discharge of the mower AWAY from the seed bed. The seed bed must be totally undisturbed until full germination has occurred, which with your technique should render about 90% germination. Well done!

  • @NancyFlores-fi6yu
    @NancyFlores-fi6yu 3 роки тому +6

    Thanks for the lesson. I’m trying this and look forward to the results!

  • @anthonypaynter828
    @anthonypaynter828 3 роки тому +13

    Good video, thanks. Straight to the point, no waffle. That's the secret to good videoing & thanks for the tips too. I obviously wasn't watering it enough. I will try 3 times a day now, for 14 days.

  • @kylehartley3822
    @kylehartley3822 Рік тому +4

    Great video, thank you for not making people over think it, on day 5 and im hopeful my patchy lawn will start to look much more green and presentable within the coming weeks! Cheers

  • @DOLRED
    @DOLRED 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the encouragement. Just came in from doing such work outside. Our "Weasel" is 25 years old and actually has a wood handle. I had to dampen the ground to get some action under our Linden Tree. Using "Dense Shade" Grass seed for this shaded area. As I worked, several birds began singing above me so I knew they were waiting to have a meal of grass seed. They taunted me!! We have the same style and size Gray Diamond Block Wall--about same height. I built it in 1992 and last year had to reset half of it as it moved slightly over 30 years and seams opened up!! It was worth the work. It does go dark if in shaded areas and I have power washed the block faces once in a great while, over time. Great stuff after all these years. I think the main blocks weigh +60 pounds. Very versatile and this large stuff is the best I presume.

  • @TheLawngineer
    @TheLawngineer 3 роки тому +41

    I’ve got a few bare spots and need to do this soon before the summer heat kicks in. This is a solid method that I’ve used many times and have gotten consistent results every single time! Great video!!

  • @bigc4215
    @bigc4215 3 роки тому +4

    It all seems so obvious after its explained. Great video!

  • @reneelaroque9780
    @reneelaroque9780 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for the video. I have decided to take on the beautification of our lawn this year and have found my go-to resource. Love the "bullet point approach... personable and to the point. Will be back!

  • @littlegreenman.6197
    @littlegreenman.6197 3 роки тому +2

    Hi, England here. This was a straight forward easy to follow video. I liked the presentation very much. Great job. 👍👽

  • @robertphillips3992
    @robertphillips3992 3 роки тому +32

    Excellent video! No screaming, shouting or any overblown hype. It’s just the facts! Thank you

    • @Zaleskee
      @Zaleskee 3 роки тому

      🤣😂🤣😂👍🏾

  • @jimshorts5970
    @jimshorts5970 3 роки тому

    The Garden Weasel! Yes! Trusted seeding tool for years.

  • @johnkennedy528
    @johnkennedy528 2 роки тому

    great video and guidance. Got my soil cultivator today at Lowes. Thanks again!

  • @frankcastle5294
    @frankcastle5294 2 роки тому +3

    Best vid on seeding that I've found on here, and I spent an hour looking. One kook was even laying on the dirt with a Go-Pro yelping about soil quality. Thanks much and giving this a try today.

    • @TheLawnWhisperer
      @TheLawnWhisperer  2 роки тому

      Ha well don’t watch my other vids then I guess. I tend to lay on the grass a lot 😂

  • @davidmata4786
    @davidmata4786 Рік тому +27

    I'm an absolute beginner when it comes to growing a lawn from seed so I've actually followed the steps here on a few bald spots on my lawn and I'm in about 8 days now and gotta say I'm pretty excited to see the grass shoots sprouting up. I've tried this two times previously before actually finding this video and this is the first time I've gotten any results at all. I'm very happy and hoping the lawn comes in full on the patch I experimented on. That cultivator is absolutely key.. The growth still looks uneven which has me a little worried but at least I'm seeing results.. Thanks so much for the video and tips.. Subscribed...

    • @gm7304
      @gm7304 Рік тому +2

      Hey David How are the patches after 7 months?

  • @animalstcganime5079
    @animalstcganime5079 3 роки тому +7

    Probably the first time I’m early to a lawn vid lol. All the ones I’ve seen came out a while ago. Great vid btw!

  • @rogerhargreaves2272
    @rogerhargreaves2272 2 роки тому

    You have done exactly the correct thing there. 👍 from Wales U.K. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @PandafanDS
    @PandafanDS 3 роки тому +4

    So well explained! Thank you!

  • @carter_1
    @carter_1 2 місяці тому

    This is EXACTLY what I needed to know! I don't have very much peat moss handy but will improvise somehow!

  • @aidangriffiths5075
    @aidangriffiths5075 2 місяці тому

    I never knew i needed 'the lawn whisperer*' 😂 in my life (stupid plough king) then i started taking care of a driving range here in Dublin. Great stuff, subscribed 🤙 im

  • @chrisabcdefg8171
    @chrisabcdefg8171 3 роки тому +9

    This is how I've been reseeding for years. I do mix some planting soil in with the peat moss also.

    • @someguy5035
      @someguy5035 3 роки тому +2

      I just use the cheapy top soil. It has been working like a champ for me.

    • @min_blogs28landing32
      @min_blogs28landing32 3 роки тому

      When do you apply the soil before or after the peet moss

  • @stevenboyd7183
    @stevenboyd7183 9 місяців тому +1

    I am going with the Scott’s grass seed that has everything in it. Thanks for letting me know that the seed needs to be under the soil.😊😊😊

  • @guadalupeblakey9926
    @guadalupeblakey9926 2 роки тому

    That's awesome work. It shows you care about what you do, too awesome.

  • @Buddycoop1
    @Buddycoop1 2 роки тому +6

    Great advice. I noticed the main thing is if the soil isn't loose you're screwed. Peat moss is a great idea. And yep, keep the water going but I noticed if we are going to have a weeks worth of rain then I hurry and put seed down since the rain water makes it sprout so much faster than crappy city chlorine water.

  • @anthonydickman757
    @anthonydickman757 3 роки тому

    Thanks L Dub, nicely said and just what I needed!!! Keep em comin 👍🏼

  • @raffimckringleberry2740
    @raffimckringleberry2740 Рік тому

    Love givin it the good ole ✋️ job, works 60% of the time, every time.

  • @bills1578
    @bills1578 2 роки тому

    Great video! Very easy to follow steps.

  • @wwaynemcg
    @wwaynemcg 3 роки тому +45

    All good steps. Only thing I would add, is I like to walk it down before watering. Compressing it down a bit seems to improve contact between seed & soil.

    • @philipward7846
      @philipward7846 3 роки тому +15

      It also helps keep it from washing away during a heavy rain.

    • @davidmata4786
      @davidmata4786 Рік тому +4

      @@philipward7846 I live in Southern California, What's this Rain you speak of..?? I'm not familiar with this concept but it sounds interesting and I'd like to learn more.. :)~

    • @alexandersummerville5003
      @alexandersummerville5003 Рік тому +2

      ​@@davidmata4786 I had just moved out of California, so how's that rain now 😅

  • @shainmitchell3677
    @shainmitchell3677 3 роки тому

    Ol hand job in the morning lol !! Keep them coming. Have a great week bro and be safe out there!

  • @jasonheath5306
    @jasonheath5306 3 роки тому +3

    Having the same problem coming into spring. Probably from the dogs recycling program through the winter. I thatched the dead grass,put down some new soil and used the Scott's patch repair with the starter fertilizer with crab grass prevention. I also have been putting some rgs in the dogs water so she is actually helping with the yard. Ok just joking about the last part.

  • @jacksagrafsky4936
    @jacksagrafsky4936 3 роки тому

    Thanks. I have many small to large spots where grass is just not growing and due to the Clay here in SW Va. it is hard to get grass to grow. Going to spend the money on the tool and as for the other things. It will be easy to do for me. Thanks again.

  • @upnylawn3519
    @upnylawn3519 3 роки тому

    Another quick and great one!! 💪🏻💪🏻

  • @RandallGove
    @RandallGove 3 роки тому

    This was an excellent video. Thanks for the help.

  • @kevininfante7292
    @kevininfante7292 Рік тому

    Did the old hj method and it worked! Thank you

  • @Lawn_Care
    @Lawn_Care 3 роки тому +1

    Great advice! Thanks for posting that!

  • @elijahvelasquez2563
    @elijahvelasquez2563 3 роки тому

    Solid video! Thanks for the walkthrough

  • @brandonhyden9454
    @brandonhyden9454 3 роки тому +6

    Water is key. Great info Justin.

  • @deepaharish6593
    @deepaharish6593 11 місяців тому

    this looks easy to do - thank you for the video

  • @robertminnicks1136
    @robertminnicks1136 3 роки тому

    Almost had it right ! Thanks for the tips

  • @philiphouck1059
    @philiphouck1059 Рік тому

    Great job simple and easy thanks

  • @keith-kalfas
    @keith-kalfas Рік тому

    Great tips, man.

  • @dyanmoore755
    @dyanmoore755 3 роки тому +6

    1:53 🤭😊
    Great video though, straight to the point

  • @dougdykstra6344
    @dougdykstra6344 3 роки тому +1

    Never thought about using the yard weasel!! Great tip, Thanks.

    • @crpth1
      @crpth1 3 роки тому

      Definitely no need for that. A basic simple rake will do just fine!

    • @TheLawnWhisperer
      @TheLawnWhisperer  3 роки тому

      A rake will work, the garden weasel will work better

  • @luvsaTKO
    @luvsaTKO 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks . I’ve tried fix my bear spots many times I’m going try the peat moss next time

  • @gilbertmoreno4638
    @gilbertmoreno4638 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the advice im a learning.

  • @r-shot8431
    @r-shot8431 3 роки тому

    Thanks... I will be using this technique in an area I have in my back. Thanks again ... I have purchased a few items from you - keep up the great videos, This is the first year my lawn has looked its best. Thanks, Lewis / lrobbi from Virginia

  • @hfrt29
    @hfrt29 2 місяці тому

    Excellent video! cut to the chase. No, yapping, thank you so much.

  • @sonyalargo6439
    @sonyalargo6439 3 роки тому +1

    Hi from New Mexico awesome 👍 luv tat grass..

  • @lmSteveo
    @lmSteveo 3 роки тому +1

    I also had the zero hose. It leaks and it also didn’t lay down flat when under pressure. I ended up getting my money back and got the Flexzilla hose. Much better !

  • @malette136
    @malette136 3 роки тому

    Thank you!! I burned my yard in places and I’m so upset!! I hope this helps! Thank you!!!

  • @miguelsalazarmob
    @miguelsalazarmob 2 роки тому

    You Killing it everyday 💯

  • @3m881
    @3m881 3 роки тому +2

    "Give it the ol hand job" --I'm dying 😆

  • @exitar1
    @exitar1 3 роки тому

    Rockin the GShock!!

  • @madeleine1138
    @madeleine1138 3 місяці тому

    Thank you. Really helpful and doable!!!

  • @Phannomm
    @Phannomm 3 роки тому +19

    30sec intro gave me huge laugh. You've earned a sub

  • @netm203
    @netm203 3 роки тому +1

    Great info, will need the update video

  • @judesampson8222
    @judesampson8222 3 роки тому

    Thanks this video was very helpful

  • @simplelifewithlyn
    @simplelifewithlyn 3 роки тому

    got a lot of bald spots in my yard, will do this, thanks for this video

    • @wwaynemcg
      @wwaynemcg 3 роки тому

      Suggestion. Hit your worst three or four spots in the spring and the fall. Slowly, you'll eventually have a few silver dollar-size bare spots.

  • @PacificNorthwestLawns
    @PacificNorthwestLawns 3 роки тому +4

    I'll be doing the same thing here in a couple of weeks when the soil temps come up enough. 👊👍

    • @A-Kings-Cut
      @A-Kings-Cut 3 роки тому +1

      Woke up today grass frozen an a cool 29 degrees today in Marysville WA!😑🥶

    • @PacificNorthwestLawns
      @PacificNorthwestLawns 3 роки тому

      @@A-Kings-Cut same here. Frosty morning this morning.

    • @wwaynemcg
      @wwaynemcg 3 роки тому

      Cool Spring here in Kansas. Really ideal: warm days and cool nights.

  • @andyslawncareandoutdooradv
    @andyslawncareandoutdooradv 3 роки тому +9

    Solid method Justin! For bare spots I use a de-thatching rake to prep the area and I found for me it works but the little cultivator might be an investment for the future

  • @zsaisayus
    @zsaisayus 3 роки тому +2

    I wish I would have came here before hiring a company to treat my yard. I had several bare spots. They stated to water down the area they treated, wait a week and then till the section, then apply the grass seeds and moss. Then to let them know what areas I laid new grass down. Well after a month waiting no grass ever came. Now I am stuck needing to sod the sections. I wish I just tried to get grass in first. costly. But thanks for the right way.

  • @sonyalargo6439
    @sonyalargo6439 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for posting ..

  • @KatieMcIntyre
    @KatieMcIntyre 2 місяці тому

    So helpful and cutting to the chase. Hadn't thought about the birds...better go fill the feeders 😂. Thanks!

  • @Tracywalden2424
    @Tracywalden2424 3 роки тому

    Mom and I need to take this into effect and you know why ARCH lol 😂 🎬 thanks for the information

  • @gary5009
    @gary5009 3 роки тому

    Liquid concentrated seaweed fertilizer works great also and feed the healthy micro organisms in the soil.

  • @daviddirom7429
    @daviddirom7429 2 роки тому

    So funny this showed up today on my recommended, my lawn care guy just did it for me last Friday lol

  • @david.thomas.108
    @david.thomas.108 3 роки тому

    Best explanation thanks.

  • @scottyhardway7557
    @scottyhardway7557 3 роки тому

    Awesome vid, Dude! Got some dead spots that would not come back this spring.
    Texas Grass Brigade, ready to implement,
    Sir!

  • @someguy5035
    @someguy5035 3 роки тому +18

    You can use a hard-tine rake to loosen the soil as well.
    Scotts (and others) make seed that includes fertilizer. I used Scott's turf builder sun and shade mix. I used a Scotts "Wizz" to put down the seed.
    I just used a couple of bags of top soil that I bought from HD for $2cuft and watered it 3 times a day.
    Filled in two large spots. Within 10 days I had lush grass long enough to cut. Within 3 weeks, it looked like the grass had always been there.

    • @mattdavidovich26
      @mattdavidovich26 2 роки тому

      Did you add the top soil before and after your seed?

    • @someguy5035
      @someguy5035 2 роки тому +2

      @@mattdavidovich26 I used a little soil to level the area first. Then put down the seed, then used a little more soil on top.

  • @franklumanog3043
    @franklumanog3043 Рік тому

    Thanks this was very helpful 👍

  • @pambrown6958
    @pambrown6958 Рік тому +1

    Good video. Hoping for good results. I used EZ Straw seeding mulch in place of peat moss since there's no way that I can water the seed 2-3 times a day. Once a day, I can deal with

  • @AA-flyguy
    @AA-flyguy 3 роки тому +2

    Just Subscribed!!! YAY!!!👌. My Dad, who lived in Phoenix, had THE GREENEST LAWN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, but he just passed in November..... so I'm taking over the lawn. My mom, who is in her 80's is watering it everyday to keep it Super Green. I'm from San Diego so keeping things green there is easy, but here in Phoenix, it is a challenge. I'm ALL IN ON YOUR CHANNEL 🙏

  • @stevenk628
    @stevenk628 3 місяці тому +1

    Huge tip: if you overmow mid summer and don’t water your grass, it will start to turn brown and start to die. You won’t have to mow as much and this will save you tons of time on your days off. It helps if you mow in the evening after a really hot and dry day. You’re welcome ❤

  • @MagnumVideos
    @MagnumVideos 3 роки тому

    I just did this process this afternoon ti get sine grass in the GREAT DEPRESSION I've been filling for 58 days.

  • @jdub3999
    @jdub3999 3 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @chakagillis
    @chakagillis 3 роки тому +1

    Haha. 1:53 gotta love the ol hand job 👍

  • @ML-iz9cc
    @ML-iz9cc Рік тому

    Nice explanation. Thanks

  • @wade8418
    @wade8418 2 роки тому +1

    I really like your videos.

  • @yumpinyiminy963
    @yumpinyiminy963 3 роки тому

    I live in upstate NY. I just use top soil not planting soil to reseed. I rake in a small coverage and then put seed down. The I cover the seeded areas with another thin layer of topsoil. Don't stomp the soil in. Water a bit daily if possibly but it is not a show stopper. Use a a grass seed mix. Rye etc. It will get is started and cover those bare spots.
    If you have a rash of missing grass in summer or winter it is usually due to grubs. If you have grubs you will get moles that leave raised lines all over your lawn.
    LOL

  • @andrewr6597
    @andrewr6597 Рік тому

    Solid video! Love the tshirt

  • @DDEENY
    @DDEENY 3 роки тому

    No matter how well I care for my lawn annually, I'm always repairing select spot that have become distressed due to Northeast summer heat/draught. I've used the garden weasel cultivator with good success but I've found that using the garden weasel claw (the type with handles that you twist) that cultivates the soil much deeper and thoroughly and makes all the difference. It's not as practical as the rotary cultivator which is less invasive and limits attrition to pervading healthy grass plants, but I've found that the deeper turning of soil with the claw ensures better results. I've never used peat moss before but I'm sure that I start using that, too. Thank you.

    • @someguy5035
      @someguy5035 3 роки тому +2

      I use a hard tine rake. Does well for me and saves me from getting down on the ground. I use top soil. Works great for me.

  • @kathyhelmold7358
    @kathyhelmold7358 2 роки тому

    Great tips!!

  • @JTechWP
    @JTechWP Рік тому

    Really helpful thanks :) I got bare spots and patches where my dog wee's and burns the grass

  • @evabejar8604
    @evabejar8604 Рік тому

    I have bare spots in my sandy lawn, and I will try to do this for the first time using Bahia seeds, maintenance right now is getting too expensive, this guys don't want to do this kind of job, I will try myself, why not right? Thanks for the great lesson, very professional!👍

  • @juliancoulden1753
    @juliancoulden1753 3 роки тому

    Very useful, thank you

  • @missmarliem5003
    @missmarliem5003 2 роки тому

    Awesome video.

  • @diverdave4056
    @diverdave4056 Рік тому +1

    fire up the ole SUN JOE with the scarifier blade on it and loosen up the soil ... if you want to quickly spread Peat Moss on a large area... fill up a garbage can with the Peat and use a Toro Leif blower with the vacuum attachment on it - turn it on and put it slowly into the peat = a fast blizzard of peat flying !

  • @lindah6954
    @lindah6954 Рік тому +1

    There is grass seed in your lawn clipping. Rake up a bare spot and put a hand full of grass clippings on the bare spots. You'll have new grass growing in 5 days.

  • @sydneyspringle495
    @sydneyspringle495 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing

  • @PDAV5
    @PDAV5 2 роки тому

    Thank you brother!

  • @toddjenest3212
    @toddjenest3212 3 роки тому +5

    Great video. Would have been nice to close with a one, two, three and four week preview of the results. Thanks for sharing.

    • @TheLawnWhisperer
      @TheLawnWhisperer  3 роки тому +3

      Yeah I just didn’t have time for that. You’re welcome to go look at my other videos on my channel to see my lawn. I’ve seeded the entire thing from scratch

  • @robertdixon6536
    @robertdixon6536 3 роки тому +1

    Good video. The grass will grow. Little footnote dig the phosphorous 4" deep into soil if applied on top, know it takes 10 years, for it to move down only 1 inch. Binds very strongly to soil. So better to put it it even 1" down in soil root zone.

    • @wwaynemcg
      @wwaynemcg 3 роки тому

      Good tip. A soil test with Extension Service should tell you where you stand...and what you need more of.

  • @dirtycards
    @dirtycards Рік тому

    Great video.

  • @philipbaio2237
    @philipbaio2237 2 роки тому

    Great video

  • @joeyklein9897
    @joeyklein9897 3 роки тому

    Great Video! Thanks!

  • @paulbhalla412
    @paulbhalla412 Рік тому

    I like it…. Well done….. will follow, hope my. Patches do. Well.

  • @SFO14
    @SFO14 3 роки тому +11

    Even simpler way to do it: get a three-in-one (topsoil/fertilizer/grass seed mix) and add to the soil after you’ve raked it. Water twice per day. Aerate in the fall. Make sure the ph level and fertility are checked regularly or you’ll have this reoccurring every year.

    • @acreguy3156
      @acreguy3156 Рік тому +1

      True. Peat moss has a tendency to reduce soil pH so you need to use the bare minimum, especially in low light or flat areas.

    • @SFO14
      @SFO14 Рік тому

      @@acreguy3156 yeah, I mainly have a few trouble spots in my front lawn where there is more shade from the trees, and also slightly uneven surfaces. Everything else is low maintenance at this point.

    • @acreguy3156
      @acreguy3156 Рік тому

      @@SFO14 Good stuff, SF014.

    • @tomsensale2104
      @tomsensale2104 10 місяців тому +2

      what kind of product is this? the scotts EZ seed or Scotts Thickr lawn? I'm repairing a decent amount of bare spots and dont have the time do all these steps in the video and don;t want to spend a fortune

    • @SFO14
      @SFO14 10 місяців тому

      @@tomsensale2104 I use Pennington products typically

  • @JenniferNewLife144
    @JenniferNewLife144 10 місяців тому

    Thank you ! I’m going to try this , kind of nervous lol

  • @brianklavano6961
    @brianklavano6961 3 роки тому

    Thank You. 🇨🇦