How To Get A Dark Green Lawn In The Summer| How To Use Ironite
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- In this video I'm going to show you how to keep your lawn dark green without excessive growth during the summer using ironite. Ironite contains 20% Iron one of the major ingredients to getting that dark green lawn. And you can find it pretty much in any big box store (home depot, Lowe's, Walmart) between the price of $17-$19 dollars.
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Very good advice about Ironite... Key to what Lawn Amateur said is: HEALTH of your lawn. I live in South Carolina (Bermuda grass), and I treat for weeds all Winter long then I scalp my lawn in March... During the Spring I use PGF Complete and BIO Char, to promote growth, and also apply an application of Pre-Emergent... Summer (late June to early September) I STOP using Nitrogen based products, so I don't burn out my lawn, and start applying a mixture of IRONITE, Chicken Feed, and BIO Char--- This Summer routine promotes dark green/healthy looking grass while building/maintaining healthy soil composition. When the weather changes in the Fall, I go back to Nitrogen based products to finish out the year, and apply Pre-Emergent once again. Hope this helps some people out there with clay soil, southern heat, and Bermuda grass-- Happy cutting, and God Bless!
Well said and Great routine
8:37 Your yard looks so lush & popping, before you even put the product down! Wow!
I'm in Central California and just found your website. Nice presentation and you have a nice yard. I'm retired and enjoy watching yard maintenance videos. I'm going to enjoy your videos one by one. Good luck to you and keep up the good work.
Thank you
Your lawn looks great!!! Yeah, those rains on Friday and Saturday were lifesavers, there's nothing like rain when it comes to watering the lawn especially a deep soaking rain, we needed it.
Most definitely I'm thankful for the rain
@@LawnAmateur I agree and those rains were something else. but needed. My grass woke up with that rain but I will have a lot of work to do on it in the fall to get it looking better.
Perfect video with outstanding info comparing the two. Also…thanks for the tip on watering before and after!!!! Thanks bro!!!
Thank you I'm glad I could help
Another alternative is using revive in the summer. Makes my lawn green and gets rid of the dry spots.
By the way there is an awesome summer fertilizer I picked up from a site one location it’s only 20 something dollars a bag covers about 10,000 ft.² it has 10% iron and is a 5-0-20 For those that have very low-k levels like myself
What is it called?
John here I used it with no green color change I used 1 lb per 100 sq feet measured out. Water before and after. Chalked line squares of 10x10 thru out before putting it on.
Thats interesting. Thank you for your feedback
This worked for me! Got great results and now my lawn has dominated the entire neighborhood! I put down ironite a few weeks ago, followed by milorganite, and ironite again last week. My lawn is looking nice!
That sound like a plan. I may try that 👍👍
“You’ll need a healthy lawn” or you can have really green and healthy dandelions! Nice review and strong work!
Most definitely a healthy lawn is a must. Thank you for your support
Your grass looks hecka nice now. I just started today and have to put the grass seeds and then the fertilizer.
Thank you. This is the best time to seed your lawn
I've used Ironite for years and love it.
I noticed that there’s a lot of Shade to. That helps alot
Promote is a decent product and gives your lawn a lush green color …. I like it
I've heard of it just never seen it in my area.
man hold up! the last time I watched one of your videos it was from around 2 years ago. I ran across this video and was like, "maybe he moved to a new house or something. This can't be the same yard!" lol
Lol I've been working hard. Thanks for your support
Looks like the bag has a (Prod: 10/17/17 and Exp:10/17/19) date on it. I am not 100% sure but that might be production and expiration date. I have always had funny experiences with Ironite I gave up with that product and just use liquid chelated Fe. So far I keep my lawn nice and green. If you ever go with liquid Iron stay away from LawnStar it is junk. Stay blessed brother🙏
I got some liquid in the stash lol thank you for your support I appreciate it bro. You stay blessed also 🙏
Lawn looks awesome 😎 keep up the great work with the videos.
Thank you
Great video, just ordered some, wish me luck!. I did'nt know what looked better in the video. (The lawn or you) Lol
Lol, thank you for your support
Iron requires moisture to function.. that doesn't mean water right after. Moist soil is what it needs to activate! It isn't like a fertilizer that needs a dry lawn then water. Moist soil dry blades is key with iron! Hope that helps
looking good my yard is looking bad right now. its been 100 plus everyday for 2 weeks with no rain
Thank you and yea that'll definitely stress the grass out hopefully mother nature will help you out soon.
@@LawnAmateur you must be working to still be up
yeah the temp is supposed to drop to 98 degrees
I’ve noticed the best results 4-7 days after
Thats good to hear. I'm hoping for the same results 👍
3:06 I want that pop! TY for this vid & info bruh!
Nice color..I can only imagine how it's gonna look with the Ironite..I put Milorganite down March 24..Cut the lawn a few days ago...And omg!!..About to put Ironite down in the middle of May....
Thank you, My lawn looks the best when I use Milorganite and Ironite especially in the hot summer months when you don't want to over fertilizer your lawn but want that nice dark green color. May is the perfect time for Ironite dose. Thank you for your support.
Try cutting that with sugar to make the product stretch further.
Your backyard is looking good it was kind of rough a while ago good job!
😂😂😂 it sure was but I just had to give it time. I wanted to show everyone from start to finish. Thank you for your support 👍
I tried this about a month ago also because I knew summer was here and didn’t want the growth. Nice results using this although if you have different types of grass in your turf some might turn a deep darker green than others. But other than that I like this product and it’s cheap! 👍 keep up the videos brother yard looking on point! 👌
Thank you and yea I've seen that lol but as long as it looks good thats all that matter 👍👍
Yeah I am curious for the results and I’m willing to buy it based on yours!
Stay tuned for the update 👍
Love the idea about using the Home Depot bucket and handheld scale! I’ve always just kinda guessed
I use to do that also 😂👍
Just put down my 1st bag of ironite 2day. I have use milorganite three times this summer and my personal opinion is I don't think milorganite is hyped up to what it should be. I was surprised that the ironite was a little more pricey than the milorganite. How did the ironite work out for you?? Keep the videos coming!! Great channel.
The ironite definitely made the yard pop. Gave it that nice dark green look. And the most important thing is ironite doesn't promote alot of new growth. Thank you for your support 👍👍
I’ve never tried ironite, but I like that the bag is a lot smaller than milorganite! I laid milo down for the first time today and thinking of alternating the two!
Ironite is a great choice especially in the summer and late fall when you want to give your lawn that green up pop look but without the excess nitrogen forcing your grass to grow.
I use it monthly and every one on my street are scratching their heads.
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So ironite is a safer bet than milorganite due to the level of phosphate? Your yard looks like a nice healthy green. On another note the fence seems brighter 🤔 did you power wash it or something? Whatever you did it stands out, thanks for all the info as well #tunedin
Yea Milorganite is good but too much is bad for your lawn. And yea I actually power washed the fence about a week ago. So all thats left is to paint now. Thanks for your support
Great video! On my way to HD!
Good stuff. Been using it for years. I don't know, maybe a couple of decades. I don't know when it came out, but I've been using it since it came out.
Don't forget to read the bag for the spreader setting
One thing try not to get it on your walk way or concrete because it will stain and turn your concrete a rusty color so leaf blow it off ASAP.
If you have a backpack sprayer you could use liquid iron
Looking awesome any updates on your soil test
I will be doing a soil test next month for sure before I do my fall routine 👍
Thank you for the product recommendation. I will try it and let you know how I made out. Best Regards!
Its a good product. I hope its work out for you just like it did for me. Thank you for your support
@@LawnAmateur Great, I will let you know. Thank you!
I keep clicking on these videos, thinking you made a new one LOL
Lol coming soon
Do fertilizer expires I could of see the 2019.. expires on the bag..or is it me and I still love your videos..👍
Thats an expiration date every company has to have one. Its granulated formula as long as its not wet, stuck together and mushy its still good.
Your yard looks great✌ what climate are you in...
Thanks, I'm in Northeast
I use ironite on all my shrubs too
Works well that way also
Ironite did nothing for my lawn. I'm very meticulous, and followed directions to the T. I moved away from it, but if it works for others that's good to hear.
Great video
Seems like I remember Ironite bag saying that there might be yellowing in dryer conditions, or maybe it was extremely hot conditions? Either way, I did use it this summer (7/21), and I did have a good bit of yellowing, so, just thought I would mention the possibility for some.
Thats Interesting. I've never experienced yellowing but I use ironite in the summer and it does wonders
thank you for your tips!!!
No problem 👍👍
Great video! How often can you apply this product? I’m in AZ with Bermuda grass
I know for my cool season lawn it can be applied 4x a season. So I want to say it should be the same for warm season grass but always read the label to double check.
@@LawnAmateur thanks, so I can apply it four times In summer and be good?
@@LawnAmateur does the granular last longer than the liquid form? Can you use both together?? Thanks
Good video. Thanks
No problem thank you for your support
Great instructions, what kind of spreader do you have and what number do you have it set to please. Thank you
Thank you the spreader used is the scotts edge guard mini on 3 1/2 setting.
Thank you so much for the reply. I will order it today.
Great video.. Thanks
No problem
I bought a new spreader and used it once and it broke. The wheel is stuck and it no longer is able push the product out. Do you have any suggestions on how to fix it?
Try to take the wheel off if you can
Yup didn’t water it in. Great video
That'll definitely do it. Thank you for your support
I Love ironite works well for me
Nice lawn!
Thank you
Hey Darryl, I notice my grass is not as thick as it was from my spring pics. Is it due to its so hot the grass has stalled?
Btw I have not really seen a difference or very little difference with the Milo.
I'm just trying to get it thicker..
Thanks
Yea it definitely can be heat are you watering? The grass needs atleast an inch of water a week. And also are you mowing frequently atleast 2 times a week? Mowing frequently promotes the grass to thicken up also.
@@LawnAmateur i may have had some lack in water and mowing because i wasn't seeing it all long i know i haven't mowed in a week.. I'll send you pic
Can I spread this is 90 degree weather? I live in Memphis, TN. Thank you!
Also how many times can I apply this?
Yea, you can. About 4x a year
@@LawnAmateur thank you for the reply! New subscriber!
Look what video popped up after we were just talking about nitrogen and clovers. Since I'm going to put down tenacity when should I use this?
This is actually a lower nitrogen fertilizer. This is a fertilizer supplement. You use this in between regular fertilizer applications.
@@LawnAmateur I don't have any other fertilizer...outside the Milo.
The Milo I honestly didn't see that much of a difference.
Random question - do you feel like all us Lawn Enthusiasts put down too much product on our turf? Want a healthy lawn and all but if we bombard the soil weekly are we doing more than we need to? Putting down Humic Acid this week 😆
Lol thats a good question I actually thought about that but nah alot of use Milorganite and other soil amendments that improves our soil. I only put down what I need. I rarely use synthetic fertilizers. And yea its time for another application of humic acid 😂👍
What setting on your Scott’s spreader?
I used 3 1/2 on this spreader
My was dark green after using this product
Its great stuff
So what number settings you set the spreader to??
On that spreader I believe 3.5
What state are you in did your grass grow like that with the stater seed and the morganite
In Connecticut and yes
I’m in Florida
I tilt my yard I think I went to deep anyway I have weed growing I’m put start seeds and some migernite down tomorrow don’t you water after you put that down I was going to do sod it’s to expensive this year
Yes water every day atleast 2-3 times just to keep the soil and seed moist. Everything is very expensive now lol its ridiculous.
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Is ironite a supplemental or fertilizer? wondering if I should be applying this stuff in between feeding
Its both but it has a low amount of fertilizer 1-0-1. Nitrogen and potassium only. So it helps improves the soil while giving it a nice darker green appearance because of the iron content in the fertilizer without making the grass grow like high nitrogen fertilizers. This is great to use in summer time for sure because you won't risk stressing the grass out. Hope this help.
@@LawnAmateur Thanks man. So do you use it with your fertilizer or in-between. I just put down my fall doormant stuff about a week ago. Can I lay this next or wait until the spring? still got a few yellow spots from the harsh summer
@@netm203 you can put it down now if you want it won't hurt. Use it as an in between fertilizer
@@LawnAmateur thanks again sir
I'm not good at measuring and perfer the liquid verses granules. Is there a liquid in Ironite. I live in Wisconsin, have a corner lot. More shade in front yard than backyard. Suggestions please.
Hi Jacqueline, Yes there is a liquid version. Thats also a great product to use. And does pretty much the same thing I use that one as well.
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Do you use this product alone as a fertilizer or can it be used with a fertilizer together?
Yes, use it alone as a fertilizer. Its low in nitrogen so its perfect to use in summer or fall when you want to grow up your yard but not force unnecessary stress or growth
Just bought some man. Can’t wait to try it.
Its good stuff
What type of grass you have ?
Greenview grass seed turf type tall fescue
Can you put down Ironite down on new grass that just emerged?
You can but you won't see the full effect. I would recommend using a fertilizer like milorganite or pro care for new grass
How often do you apply? I know the bag says three times a year.
Thats about right you can apply this in between other fertilizer applications.
Can you use this along with weed n feed?
Yes
@@LawnAmateur Awesome I’m a new subscriber as of today fighting the good fight Lol. Should I wait a day or so after spraying weed control. To use the two products together?
How did it work? I currently use the liquid iron from Sunniland
It worked great. It gives your lawn a nice green pop without the excessive growth
No ironite added here. I am using Milo and Greene Effect 7-0-0. I also put down Epsom salts
How is Greene Effect?
Do you only need to use iron if you want your lawn greener?
Its a very light feeding 1% nitrogen and a high dose of iron 20%. This is a summer and fall fertilizer where u don't need excessive grass growth but want a decent feeding.
@@LawnAmateur thanks man. I dethatched and overseeded three weeks ago. The seeds are all coming in and getting some nice length to them. Do you think I should wait abit more time to try this? I dont want to stress the new grass out.
@@colefournel5701 yes wait until you mowed atleast 2 times then you should be able to apply this product
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What setting did you have your spreader on?
3
How often can you put this on your lawn???
You can apply it about every 30-45 days. In between other fertilizer applications. Its a supplement fertilizer. This can be apply 4 times a year when needed.
Can I apply ironite after having my lawn fertilized about 2 wks ago? I've really been wanting to use this product for a while but didn't know if it would damage my tall fescue
No it won't hurt because its only a 1-0-1.
I use the liquid. It can be used every 2 to 4 weeks in between fertilizing.
Can you put weed & feed down after using ironite?
I was so scared/ excited to use it I only used half of a half bag LOL
Yes you can use a weed and feed after ironite
What was your settings
I believe about 3.5
I put this down and measure off my yard and weight Iron nite and it did not work at all wait 2 week never did.
Thats interesting
@@LawnAmateur yes it's true I retired and wanting to improve my yard I did this 2 wks before July 4 and went out with chalk string mart off 10×10 feet squares and weight it out really broke my heart lol. Just wanting a nice lawn. This working on lawn alot better year later learning alot as I go .
What area of the country are you in ?
North east
Is this OK to use on zoysia?
Yes this can be used on Zoysia
how much water does this need?
The bag say to lightly water the product in
@@LawnAmateur always helpful bro.
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Still no updates to this video. I'm assuming the results wasn't to your expectation.
It worked great. This was just a video to show people what to use in the summer to get a dark green lawn without stressing or burning the grass. I'll do another video using this product this year a before and after on the results thank you for watching
Watering before doesn't make sense. Watering After is sufficient.
It does makes sense you don't apply the product on hard dry soil. So water the lawn before applying and water the lawn after applying
What setting did you have your spreader at?
3
@@LawnAmateur thanks. I have the same spreader 😀
@@l3MTA3l lol its a good spreader it gets the job done