Renovating a small lawn (full of moss down one side)
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2021
- In this video, I carry out a small lawn renovation that has a considerable amount of moss down one side due to shade.
Timestamps
Scarifying: • Renovating a small law...
Aerating: • Renovating a small law...
Overseeding: • Renovating a small law...
Topdressing: • Renovating a small law...
Step 1: Scarifying lawn to remove moss and thatch
To begin the renovation we have to carry out lawn scarifying.
This is done to remove as much moss as possible along with thatch in the lawn
Step 2: How (and why) to aerate your lawn
Lawn aeration is one of the most overlooked procedures. Lawns require oxygen deep down around the roots to thrive.
Lawns also become compacted each time they get used. With time this compaction increases and the lawn struggles.
Step 3: Reseeding a moss-covered lawn
By now you will have removed most of the moss through raking (or scarification), and aerated the lawn. The ground is now ready for seeds.
I show you a few ways I have used to actually seed the lawn
Step 4: Topdressing the lawn
Topdressing is often referred to in a number of ways to mean a few things. In our renovations we say topdressing, meaning the application
of a thin layer of organic compost on top of the seeds. This serves a few purposes. It helps protect the seeds from birds, wind and rain
and it also helps to get some good organic goodness into the ground
Step 5: Watering the lawn
One of the most important steps is to water the lawn following a lawn renovation. I show you how to water your lawn for best results and what things you should avoid doing.
Tools and materials used for a lawn renovation - mentioned and discussed in this video
Scarifier (or using hand tools)
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Stihl scarifier (RL540): www.stihl.co.uk/STIHL-Product...
Bulldog fixed firm rake: amzn.to/3FnZgh3
Bulldog leaf rake: amzn.to/3BqifVR
Wolf Garten scarifying rake: amzn.to/2YuDGqk
Wolf garten handle: amzn.to/3AlqiBW
Other wolf garten gear (highly recommended): amzn.to/3AkC4g6
Leaf grabbers: amzn.to/3oOTsam
Aerator (or using hand tools)
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Classen TA 19D: www.google.com/search?q=class...
Garden fork (can be used to aerate the lawn - and is better than no aeration): amzn.to/3BobqnE
Swardman professional hand aerator: amzn.to/3afWUm6
Hand spreader (for fertilizer and/or seeds)
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I use this one by evergreen: amzn.to/3mAEVMO
There is also a powered battery one available here for only a bit more: amzn.to/2Yocp8S
Drop spreader (for grass seed)
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This is the one I use: amzn.to/3FtX0oo
Landzie spreader (for topdressing)
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www.gardenimports.co.uk/?ref=566
Roller
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amzn.to/3anR5Tv
Hosepipe with an adjustable sprayer
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This is the one I own: amzn.to/3oEj5dZ
Materials
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Compost
Grass seed
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Here is the AFTER video: ua-cam.com/video/RxH7YzGx_jU/v-deo.html 👍😊
great video , how much did you charge for this job please
This is one of the best and most A to B lawn Reno videos I have seen. Excellent stuff mate. Keep up the good work.
Thanks!
You can see the dedication in your work ethic. I think you are fantastic and have taken on board quite a few tips. I love a good lawn ❤
Wow, thank you!, 😮😍🙏🙏
I've watched probably 20 videos before running into this video. This is the most complete and thorough video. Wish I had came across this video first. Thank you!!
😯 thank you! Very kind.. 😊
Been doing this for years and thought I was doing a good job, until I saw your job on this lawn ! Will be following many of your tips in this excellent step by step guide, thanks for taking the time to produce this 🙏👌👍 Fab U Lous
Hi.. it's always good to see different ways of doing things.. I'm still learning and always seeing new things 😊👍 all the best!
That expensive rake looks like my £10 soil rake from The Range.
I used it on my lawn and apart from the occasional chunk being ripped up it worked well for prepping for overseed.
Great to see you don't mind getting the hand tools out to get the job done rather than just going to the next job like some others... Great job and informative video
For quite a while I’ve needed to sort my lawn out, but didn’t have the knowledge or confidence that I could do it, as I’ve neglected it, apart from mowing, for a number of years. So pleased I found your video. I found your description very informative and I now feel I have the confidence to crack on even if I haven’t got all the tools you use I only have a small lawn, and you mentioned that you used to do most of this by hand! I’ll let you know how I get on. Thanks again for this very informative video
Thank you Ian, very very kind of you to say. Good luck 😊👍
Best lawn renovation video I've watched! So clear and incredibly useful.
Thanks!
Thanks for this, love how you prefer hand tools when they are right for the job
Thanks so much for your generosity in giving out all your precious tips❤
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Thank you for showing us the step by step on how to regenerate a lawn. Nicely done!
Glad it was helpful!
This was a very complete, and thorough job. I learned quite a bit through this video. Great work. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
superb thanks for passing on all that many years of knowledge in easy to understand way, learned loads
Thanks
Great video. Watching your channel has given me confidence in attempting to renovate my own lawn, just waiting for the new seeds to germinate! 👍🏻
Yay! Fingers crossed all goes well..plenty of water lightly and pften
Very impressed with your straightforward and no nonsense explanations of your work. Just subbed
Awesome, thank you!
Best video ever. The other channels divide this much info and education at least to 10 different videos. Great work mate 👏🏽
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
What a fantastic tutorial from end to end. Amazing advice. I have learnt a lot from this. Will watch your other content.
Thanks!
This is the best video for explaining what to do with moss, scarification, aeration, over-seeding and basic grass care. Nicely explained - very clear. Well done!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow, really really thorough, I can see you take a great pride in your work
Thanks
So relaxing watching this video. I suspect sorting out my lawn won’t be easy. 80% moss. Lots of good tips here. Thank you.
You can do it..important to see soil as you rake it or dethatch or scarify it, and do this in many directions..when you are happy your seeds will touch the soil,go for the seeding then a topdressing and fork it in. Good luck
Just found your channel. That is so impressive. Attention to detail is top notch. Fair play to you from Ireland 👍
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Really appreciate that you share your knowledge. Best to you mate
Best lawn care video I have seen. Thank you.😊
Glad it was helpful!
One of the best lawn renovation on you tube, Thanks for sharing😊😊😊👍👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks for watching 😊😊😊😊😊👀👀👀
You have done an impressive job, step by step education for viewers like me .
Thanks for posting .
Any time
Just what I needed as I embark on my own lawn renovation 😎 Great info, new sub 👍
Hi Neil, best of luck with it! Take your time and let me know how it goes!
As a gardener myself, I found this to be a very well set out and informative video which explained overall lawn care and included many useful tips. Brilliant video thanks!
Thanks!
fantastic start to finish tutorial which is what i was looking for.
Fantastic video. Great information and well edited, succinct and a good length.
Thanks Dave!
This is a great tutorial.
I see after watching your video i'v made my fair share of mistakes on my lawn that I will be sure to fix next year. Thankyou👍
Here to help 😊👍
Best video ever. Thank you so much for such great infos. Greetings from Istanbul Turkey.
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As someone completely new to gardening and lawn care, with a lawn that requires a ton of work to bring back to life, this video has given me the right information about how to approach the job with the right tools and materials. No doubt I will make mistakes and learn along the process.
Thank you very very much for this exceptional video and for sharing your knowledge and experience with the world. Keep it up!
Thank you so much for the very kind words! Here to help
Just what I need to avoid throwing 100's of pounds down the drain like so many others do buying a whole new lawn... Then to find that has gone the same way! A real education, thank you sir!
😊👍 you're welcome! Thanks
I have just purchased everything I need to hopefully pull my lawn back from the brink…the main one being an *ldi lawn scarifier/ aerator. Slightly confused here as it doesn’t appear from the look of the blade to be much of an aerator , more of a power rake and scarifier (comes with two different blades) . I am still thinking that I need to properly aerate the lawn as I need to seed it well due to bare patches? Will manually drill holes as I do not think the machine itself will be enough for new seeding🤞
@@brianp7022 hi Brian, yes you're correct it's not an aerator. Several Manufacturers say they are when they aren't. If you use the thin metal spikes enough times you'll work down through the thatch layer and eventually put grooves in the soil for seed. The blades may be slitters which put deep slits in.. but try it on an inconspicuous area first! You fan always fork these spots to aerate them if needed
Well just a quick update…my lawn was awful, only 60sqm but a whole wheelie bin full of moss 😂 the worst affected area after scarification was almost all soil as it was that bad ….has come back the lushest ! just a few stubborn patches now but I’ve got the bug now so it will be a real achievement to see the whole lawn in good shape. It’s taken two months but no real drama …only used a general sports seed and fertiliser. I have also used a liquid feed every few weeks. There appears to be some large blades of grass which I assume are couch? (Wide blades) I will rip these out as they are only small spots…
Incidentally is there any product I could use to save my grass from dying when my dog urinates? I’ve seen products online and it’s hard to change my dogs habits😂
@@brianp7022 hi congrats on the achievement! Loads of watering after the dogs weed I'm afraid usually first one of the day is the strongest wee.. you can train them to use one spot takes a while but doable unfortunately
Very educational. You are an excellent instructor sir. Thank you!
You are very welcome
Just raked a ton out of one of my small lawns, with be doing my other 2 as well, thanks for the inspiration and keep up the great vids.
Thanks..means a lot
I love when you Brits say “rubbish”. I grew up in Hawai’i and that’s a common word for garbage/trash. I now live in the PNW and the residents here laugh… but I still say “take the rubbish out”.😂. My wife is now totally used to it.
ha ha love it!
Excellent tutorial and tips, really enjoy your videos 👍
Thanks!
I appreciate you periodically spreading Soil & seed by hand. I’ve always believed your energy is passed to the soil & seed and helps promote healthy growth. Crazy but that’s me hahaha
😊 maybe!
Very nice professional video Shaun well explained
Thank you. 😊
A really informative video, thank you for sharing your knowledge 👍🏻
Glad it was helpful!
What a thorough job! Well done. You’d have fun with my front garden 😂
He he... thanks 😊
This is a really good full renovation video especially for the absolute beginners when showing them the tools to use and how you explain why your doing everything, I’m not a seasoned pro like yourself with all the tools but this will be my fourth proper year of lawns. I’m guilty of not watering enough, I try to do it as often as I can however sometimes once a day isn’t enough.
Hi Adam thanks for the kind words... here to help. If you're just talking about watering in general say in summer then its better to water 1 to 2 times a week deeply than daily as that can lead to disease and weaker lawns.. with infrequent watering the roots have to hunt for moisture.. pushing down.. creating a stronger plant
@@LawnRight my lawn is 280m^2 so it’s sometimes hard to do without a sprinkler system and low water pressure doesn’t help either
@@adamwalsh5285 ahh.. I do believe there are pumps that increase the flow but havent researched much.. maybe hoselock jet3000 k7 but may be totally wrong too
@@LawnRight thank you I will look into it and buy it if the system isn’t too pricy.
Great lawn care video, best I've seen.
Thanks
Thanks for a great video, can see now where I have been going wrong over the years. Thanks again more please.
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Nice job. You really went all out.
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Great content shawn , nicely done .
My lawn is coming on well , i'll be on my third mow this weekend , the only downside are the regular visitors on my lawn everyday digging holes to bury they're nuts.....Squirrels !
I have the same problem with squirrels! Big holes..sigh.. lol..thanks javier
I am a beginner and have no experience at all. To be honest, I failed several times before and I was frustrated and felt hopeless. After watching your video, you give me hope to give my lawn one more chance. Thank you so much for your video
Take your time.. one step at a time.. dont miss any steps.. ferlfree to join my Facebook group lawnright community and share pics and ask questions at each stage.. you got this!
This really is an excellent video. Thank you for making this video and for posting it on UA-cam
You're most welcome!
I have checked and you are in Doncaster. If you were in Hertfordshire I would hire you immediately
Good vid, nice and detailed and shows the effort required
Thanks
Nice video my guy. Very comprehensive! Take Care
Thanks, you too!
Nice to find you on the UA-cam. Your video is Very friendly and informative. I am in Seattle, Washington State. We are now in the winter time and I found there are a lot of moss spots in my front and back garden. The Moss is growing very fast and it concerns me. I am now stopping to do any treatment based on what I learnt from your video today. Thank you!
Hi.. Some regular iron sulphate will suffice for now.. I wouldn't go mad with the scarifier or dethatcher until spring comes
This is the best one I’ve seen.
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I would love to see some before and after pictures :)
I really enjoy your videos and learning a lot. Thanks!
Hi..here is the update video ua-cam.com/video/RxH7YzGx_jU/v-deo.html thanks!
Great video, i think we will be doing more topdressing next year and lawn replacements
Nice to watch
Thanks for the comment. Did you see my quick thank you to you in the video? Its towards the end when I'm adding topsoil to some dips 😊
Great video mate , helped me a lot , just what I was looking for👍
Glad it helped
Looks great from over hear in the USA !
what a beautiful video! thanks for all information👍
Glad you liked it!
Such a great video, Sir!
Thank you kindly!
Great video. Thanks for making 👍
Welcome 😊👍
Exactly what i needed! Thank you for the explanation
You're welcome!
Wow. Thank you. I have learned so much.
Thanks for watching 😊👍👍
Wolf scarifying take just purchased. Starting this next week & following your steps one by one.
Make sure you've bought the handle too.. For some reason it's a separate purchase. Good luck with it 😊😊😊
@@LawnRight saw reviews saying that very thing! Luckily I did my research 😄
Great video! I would love to see the lawn after all of your hard work. A before and after capture! I learned a lot from your instructions.
Thanks! Here you go ua-cam.com/video/RxH7YzGx_jU/v-deo.html 😊👍
Excellent informative video …. Thanks 🙏
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Top notch information video!
Appreciate it!😊😊😊
My 5th LR video and it is saturday night. Love it. Cant wait to get out there to sort my lawn. It's just raining all the time.
Thanks! It's been one of the wettest on record apparently.. hoping it stops soon
Thanks. Always wondered how to do this.
You're welcome!
Cracking, professional video and workmanship,
Would have been interesting to know how long it took.😊
Hi think it was about 5 hours all in with the filming
@@LawnRight Not only do you do a brilliant job and video, amazed how quick you did a spotless job. Hope you get all the work you need.
@@mick19421 thanks.. I do it as I'd so my own mums
Wow immense amount of time and work and it is a tiny lawn. Can't imaginexwhat it entails for large lawn.
Hi just the same process.. not always considerably longer in time as you "get a good run" while going up and donw with the machines. I also use a backpack blower to speed up the clearing up
As a man struggling with his lawn, this is the best thing I've ever seen on the Internet. You Sir are an artist and I think I love you, not in that way, in the way a man has a love for a fine Cuban cigar, or a traditionally brewed cider on a hot summers day. If there is a God your place in heaven is reserved (although I suspect he is going to ask you to sort his lawn out).
You sir are here for a reason and I would happily share a beer or two and talk grass. Thanks for the kind words
@@LawnRight Sir, my greatest wish in this world is to sit in a pub and talk lawns. My "friends" think what they have been up to and the cost of living is the be all and end all of life. My one friend has put in artificial grass and the other has gone for all paving, I'm in despair. Should I get new friends?
😂😂😂😂😂 "they paved paradise, & put up a parking lot..." yes new friends! 🎉😂
Super video, I've watched sooo many different ones over the years but this is by far the best in every way!! Nice to get one closer to home with a similar climate. Living across the pond here in Ireland.
Great editing too. Even adding in the money shot, revisiting the project pinned at the top!
The compost roller is a brilliant tool. I haven't seen one before.
It's obvious you take great pride in your work which can be rare to find nowadays. Fancy popping over here, all expenses paid 😄
Nice one lad, thank you for posting! Liked & Subscribed 🍻🇮🇪
Ahaa! All expenses paid holiday to Ireland! Wife and kids too 🤣🤣 .. on 2nd thoughts I'll put it down as a business trip, come alone and sample the local beers! thanks for all the kind words, very mich appreciated !
@@LawnRight Ha, deal ... I'll meet you at the airport! You're very welcome. All the best.
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Excellent video.
Thanks
Thanks, that was really helpful!
You're welcome
Moss is lovely 😊
Just not in a lawn
Great job - this gave me the confidence to have a go on my own gackgarden patch of grass myself (mostly moss and grass as it's never been tended to). Overall really good results, although it does look like a Swiss cheese in that there's circular shaped bare patches (not enough seed and/or top dressing I assume), so will take a other look at it in the autumn. Very hard work though, even with a (cheap) scarifier /aerator, so all credit to you for doing this day in day out 👍
Thanks but the machines make it a bearable process 😎
I smell u a serious hard working man all this look easy but obviously isn't when weather is 90 plust degrees outside is a terrible thing nice work BTW 👍
Thank you!
thanks for sharing
Thanks 😊😊
Very good video 👍👍👍👍
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What a video. Well done. I now am seeing I haven't known what I've been doing. 😂
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Bang on, thank you
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I really like that scarifier. Wish they were available or offered for sale on the states. Prettty much a lawn mower compared to my billy goat power rake .
The landzie looks to be a good bit of kit for you there, a bit more lightweight and compact 👍
I'm genuinely really enjoying it. Its a minor faff having to empty it from the bigger chunks but really that's only minor
Great stuff
Thanks 😊👍
I would like a landzie but they are very expensive, brilliant video thank you very much for sharing.
Thank you Frank. 😊👍
Make your own
Or there is a Dutch version of a landzie for half the price
The price of the landzie out outrageous for what it is imo
Masterful!
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Wow I need this guy to come and help me with my lawn! Brilliant.
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Thank you for these great videos, I am learning such alot from them. One thing I can't get my head around is if you hollow tine aerate then put grass seed down the seeds that fall down the holes will not germinate as if they are 2 inches down the hole they will not survive. Should we not be putting topdressing down the holes first then seeding?
Would buying a lawn sweeper not be the best approach for removing the cores intact as apposed to raking or blowing them into piles. Would love to see a video on a lawn sweeper and what guy doesn't love buying new tools. Keep up the great content. 👍
Hi a lawnsweeper isnt a bad idea just been used to this way for over 20 years
What wetting agent to you use please mate? the watering tips are fantastic!
Looks sharp! Aeration try the GREEN SCOTT aerator I love it! Gradual aeration over a few weeks done ✅
Thanks for the tip!
Please can you revisit that lawn and show us how it turned out...great viewing. Well done
Hi.. here you go ua-cam.com/video/RxH7YzGx_jU/v-deo.html 👍😊
I've just scarifier my lawn and so much moss!! Most of my garden is now bare and soil 😂
You can do it! 😁😁
Thank you very much for your thorough video. Would recommend using moss control (Ferrous sulphate) and fertilizer mix? Thank you.
Hi yes I've done this in the past but be careful not to get any onto paths or patios or water sources
This is great - would like a "after" picture to see the sparkling difference :)
Hi here is the after ua-cam.com/video/RxH7YzGx_jU/v-deo.html 👍😊
I wonder why you do not have more subscribers! Top content here!
I’ve a similar lawn, neglected for 2-3yrs when house was not inhabited, with more moss than grass, been following your guide and hopefully will fix the lawn before winter comes.
I’ve a 100sqm lawn covered with moss, wild strawberries, ferns and lots of weeds…. And some grass.
Nice challenge to do 😊. Sounds like fun! 👍😊
@@LawnRight how long would you recommend not walking on the grass after overseeding?
Hi Shawn, Great video as always, I've completed a FULL lawn renovation 3 weeks ago. The new grass seed is all grown well apart from a little bit. Lots off worm casts and I'm ready for my first mow tomorrow. What's the plan from here? I have a cylinder mover.
Hi mow high for the next 6 months if you can. If your mower has a roller on it, consider borrowing a mower without one on it for any upcoming cuts till spring next year
@@LawnRight Ok matey many thanks Keep up the great work in which you do.
great video, its given me inspiration to tackle my lawn.
Where can I get hold of that grass seed from? Or any seed you recommend?
Hi this was from sherriff amenity, however I always say go for any general amenity seed as most lawns are a mix of seeds so it pays to get similar. I also sometimes use hurrels seeds.. but you can also try the shelf products from b and q, tesco etc.
Great video, very informative. Do you have a link for the aerator with the ejection holes. Thanks
Hi I use a camon la25 now. The older machine is a classen machine.. the manual aerator tool is from jnjstore
I just bought a Ferrex Scarifier from Aldi. £70. It's a great machine for the home user.
That's great to know! I've never seen the aldi one 😊👍
Great post. How long did that take? You and Premier Lawns are my go to experts.
😊😊👍 ordinarily perhaps 2 hours to 3 but it took me about 4 or so with the filming. Thanks