Does Liquid Aeration Work for your LAWN?
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
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We call this soil wetter in Australia
@@lawrencehanlan7629k
I’m about to start renovating my lawn Can I use this liquid before seeding?
Just an FYI- Early every Spring, I fertilize my ALREADY established lawn once with 'Starter lawn fertilizer'. Its high phosphorus content promotes the strong root system, which you don't get in a regular fertilizer. I follow with a regular lawn fertilizer a few weeks after that, and throughout the rest of the year, as recommended. Makes a huge difference, grass is thick, green, and healthy. Neighbors ask me what I did. They ya go!
The liquid stuff works good for actually loosening the soil, but a huge advantage of core aeration is that the plugs bring beneficial bacteria up to the surface where they can break down thatch.
thank you! I have been wondering about these products, your videos save me so much time, research and money, we really appreciate all you do
Footage and content is always 100%. Thank you SC!
How to discussion with a colleague of mine today at work. First thing I had to mention was your videos. Just share this one with them and now I'm going to look on your channel for another one to share with him. Thank you for your hard work and honest reviews
I didn’t know a product like this existed! Thx so much!
This is awesome. Saving me hard time and cleaning up. Please make a video on the tall hay like grass Fescue & Quackgrass please. Got it all over my lawn and it's destroying my lawn.
Bro I freaking love your videos, your tone, your knowledge, thank you for all your videos
Thank you, I really appreciate the kind words! Glad they have been helpful
I just bought one of those competitor's bottles and now that I see your video I wish I had waited a few days before purchasing it. I will use it and see how it works, but that SoftSoil may be my next purchase.
Renting an aerator is expensive and a whole day event, especially when you have to borrow a pickup truck! I just bought both of these products. Thanks for the tip.
Now THIS is wonderful news instead of the traditional aeration which I was really not looking forward to. Thank you for sharing this!
Glad it was helpful!
This for your content. You have been my go to fella. You give such informative advice & ideas. Thanks 😊
Very kind of you to say. Thank you for watching my videos
I really enjoy your content. Detailed and to the point. Great work.
Another great video, thank you so much!!
Anyone that has a big lawn, like I do 32,000 sqft... I invested in a tow behind core aerator, I have a John Deere tractor mower. And I also got a tow behind sprayer from Northern Tool. They are incredibly helpful for are the size of my yard.
Time to plant some trees and some ground cover, that’s a lot of lawn.
Just wanted to say thanks, I tried soft soil yesterday to my lawn and my lawn is soaking up water like a sponge. Thanks bud.. I have now subscribed to the channel
Glad to hear it, I think you will also notice some nice greening and better looks too in a week or so with the sea kelp and other elements too.
Another great video with practical, helpful content, thanks (again) Silver Cymbal!
I'm going to try this solution! I've tried the baby shampoo trick with the same dispenser because a lot of people have claimed it's the same as a liquid aerator product. I don't think it is because my lawn looked worse weeks after the shampoo treatment. Oops. Seems worth it to try a solution that was made specifically for lawns. Thanks for sharing about it and showing us the demonstration!
Thanks for sharing and the great info always looking for ways to improve
No matter what video you put out, your content is always solid. Nice work!
I appreciate that! Thank you
Me too
Agreed. Direct to the point, easy to understand and always explained properly.
JUST WHAT WE NEED.
MORE GARBAGE TO DESTROY THE PLANET FOR LAZY HUMANS.
I'll go tell all the farmers in the world to stop tilling the soil for hundreds and years!
@parrotprodigy productions
Man i love this channel! My lawn is finally looking super, and im constantly learning new thing, thanx so much silver cymbal!
So very nice of you thank you, glad it is helpful
Must be a chicago boy
Thank you so much mate. You’re always very helpful.
This seems similar to an organic product i use in my indoor garden called “coco wet”. It basically makes water more “wet” so that it can absorb easier. It’s very concentrated as well. I like your product better as it has extras but never thought to use them i this way. I’ll be trying this asap. Thank you!
Can't wait to try this. When you think about what it cost to rent a aerator, this looks like a great option without having to do all the hardwork. I commonly have a section in my backyard that always browns and have to reseed every year. Hopefully, I can try this to prevent in the future.
@Jim Prpich you didnt rent the right aerator
Thank you for this find!
Great presentation but I have a question: I’m planning to re organize my grass regimen by incorporating this to my lawn - my question is: if added to my tenacity regimen, will it be beneficial to do liquid aeration before the tenacity or the other way around?
Greene County Fert Air8 is what I use. All their products are top notch and they have a product for just about anything. The founder of the company has a youtube channel with a good mix of content and shows you how to use the products. Lawncology on youtube if you wanted to check it out. This wont replace a good mechanical aeration, but using it throughout the year it will certainly help the soil!
Solid video, love the channel. I also use lots of N-ext products and very happy with them. Air-8 is $24/gal but you need to order 4-5 gallons minimum (which keeps the price low) not a bad option for a small lawn or stand alone product. I also use GS fish & kelp in the garden and they work well. Thanks for sharing this new product and option, going to give it a try.
Thank you so much, I want to try the fish and kelp blend myself, I used to use Alaskan but the stuff cost a fortune. I love these gallon sizes and the stuff seems very concentrated.
I switched for Alaskan once I found GS as well. I’m all about minimum inputs and low cost for both lawn & garden. Other than my compost from my waste (coffee grounds, grass, cardboard, etc) all I use all year is OMRI Chick n’ poo (menards $10) at planting and the fish & kelp every 2-3 weeks. They both last 2 seasons. I have more veggies than we can eat (5 people) with tomatoes producing through October in Michigan. Definitely recommend, good luck!
Another great and informative video ..... great work SC!!
Glad you enjoyed it Thank you so much
Great videos like always! Keep them coming.
Thank you very much
Just earned a new Subscriber, keep up the good work.
I think I need this for my dining lawn
I learn a ton from you. Thanks!
I've got some dead patches on my lawn and it's new lawn, so I don't think the problem is thatch. I'm going to test out the water absorption just like you did and if it's doing the same thing, I'm going to try out this product! Thanks for the info! Great content!
Glad it was helpful, this stuff has been great for me.
Soooo what happened?
Would you use this as a supplement to an annual aeration or can this replace traditional aeration entirely? Also, how soon after application can I lay down seed if I need to over-seed?
Thanks for covering this.
SPF 80 or if I am recalling correctly produced by the Amway Corporation was the best I ever tried it really worked on causing the dry ground to actually absorb the water. That was years ago so I am not sure if it's still around it used to come in like a pretty good sized container and it was concentrated so it would cover a hugely large amount of ground several times overs. I found it from a farmer that loved it and would buy it in 50 gal drums every year. I tried on my lawn and he was correct. It works.Irrigation is still about a lot of water but the more soil that absorbed water the less waisted on evaporation.
Great video. Thank you for posting
You should show before and after pictures of each type of treatment you do on your lawn.
You did too good of a job promoting this!!! Amazon is out of stock and doesn't know when, OR IF, it will be in stock again.
Sorry I hate to see that happen but they ran out of the kelp before and it was back in stock pretty fast. I would expect it soon again
You are the man! Ordering now!
Let me know how you like it. I like that this place gives a great price, I am sure the other products are good too, but some as much as $120/gallon, how can someone afford that ongoing? This is reasonable and I like its organic too.
Thanks sounds like it's worth a try
Oh wow thanks for sharing.
What a fantastic machine
I want to see the brown spot on the lawn after you use the product before I'm sold.
Me to
Right?? Lol
I’m more curious when this is applied
As a gardener, prolly the best thing you can do for yer lawn is to to aerate. Opens up the soil and anything you do afterwards and it’ll improve conditions!
Was there an update vid?
This will be my 2nd product I'm using, your recommendation....
Static, you can do the same thing with plain blue dawn dish soap in a hose end sprayer. Mix dawn and water. Mixing rates will vary according to hose end sprayer.
How much dawn for a 800 sq ft lawn?
@@colleencatalano3547 Colleen, this is the recipe I've used for years. You need a 20 or 10 gal hose end sprayer and apply at 1 tbs per gal.
· 1 can of beer (not light beer. Provides carbohydrates to the microorganisms)
· 1/2 cup ammonia (regular household strength, a quick shot of nitrogen)
· 1/2 cup Dawn (not anti-bacterial, not platnium, nothing with pine oil or scents)
Balance in water
That soap is a chemical and not organic.
Soap is not an equal substitute for many reasons. I will keep this short and just say that a true ionic surfactant designed to break up surface tension, will yield much better results without compromising turf chemistry.
Soap is nowhere near equal to a true liquid aerator, not even close. If you need results, skip the soap and go with core aerating as well as liquid aerating.
(1) What is the shelf life of the product. And, (2) what is the coverage rate? (i.e., The product says use 4 ounces per gallon. How many square feet does a gallon cover?)
Hi yes I love to watch your video as you are very clear, however I did try this but I think 4 ounces for 500 square foot was not much. Maybe because my yard was just reseeded and it was not much in terms of grass.
So if I want to overseed this fall to help thicken my lawn, how long after application of this liquid aerator would you recommend waiting before putting down my grass seed?
Does it matter what time of the year to apply it to your lawn? Thank you for videos. They are so helpful. Keep them coming.
Thanks for the tip👍🏻
With regards to the Ortho Dial-and-Spray. The number on the dial basically equates to how much product gets sucked up in 2 minutes time. So if you can cover that 500 sq ft EVENLY in that 2 minutes, you're good. Otherwise you're going to either going to apply too heavy (sprayed too slow) or too light (sprayed too fast).
Make it easy...measure the total amount of product you need to apply into the sprayer (markings on the side of the canister), fill the rest with water, set the dial on a somewhat lower setting and evenly dispense the entirely of what you measured out. It's a LOT easier to evenly dispense a product going slower until you have an idea how fast you need to spray. It ensures you are applying the CORRECT amount of the product, not bound by the exact time needed to dispense it.
I have had 2 of those ortho sprayers (took the first one back) but they just don't work even close to what the dispensing quantities listed on the gague say. I sure wish they did, but my second one is no better than the first one that I returned.
@@kyleburraston2980 agreed. Mine got clogged continually after anywhere from 10-20 seconds of use. I shook the heck out of the bottles every time before filling and it did not matter. This product kept clogging the filter on the intake.
For those of you having trouble with clogged hose end sprayers. Try straining your product first before adding it to sprayer. Those little straws will get clogged a lot if not. Just pick up a mesh strainer from Amazon or your local dollar store (Or steal one from your wife's kitchen. Just be sure to keep it in the garage after use) and strain into a bucket. Also, it helps to use a drill with a mixing bit to mix product thoroughly before straining.
Got my sprayer and Soft Soil sprayed lawn few days ago. Will post how it goes. Any idea how often should be applied? 2-3 times a year?
I bought spiked cleats to aerate my lawn used once too much work looks funny when I do it. considered renting and aerater.. bought this stuff its on the way, will let you know my results.. thank you!
So, how were the results?
Never heard of this stuff. Buying some right now.
The N-Ext line of products from Greene County Fertilizer includes a liquid aerator among a handful of other fantastic products that have tried and tested results.
another Phenomenal Find I like the test too
Thank you I really appreciate it
Great job...my lawn looks awesome because of all your research and information sharing. Thank you and keep it coming.
I really appreciate that, thats the nicest kind of thing I can hear. Thanks again
Great video!
Love the videos and I watch every week. Three quick questions:
1) Will an “over-application” burn the lawn?
2) How quickly can one expect results?
3) How often can/should this be used?
Thank you, I dont think overapplying would hurt it within reason, slightly overapplying, maybe ok? But try to stick to the directions for best results. Remember this product helps the soil but it also has seakelp for the grass itself. I saw results in about a week and the lawn definitely looked improved. If you check my instagram you can see a video about a week after applying. I plan to use mechanical aeration once a year with overseeding and will do this one other time.
I buy Revive from Home Depot and works great as well!!! Great price!!!
Can i overseed the yard after the liquid aeration? How long do I have to wait after the liquid aeration before overseeding?
Do you find you have to make sure you have adequate water pressure and a somewhat new hose? Does putting tape on the hose fittings help with water pressure? I've had issues with hose end sprayers but when I got a new hose it worked perfect. However, I wonder if taping would help? I usually have a quick change fitting because I switch back and forth but I take those off when I do the hose end sprayers. I'm still fighting my 6 year old new build lawn. Just when I think I've got it, something else throws the equation off. lol
Another great video by Silver Cymbal, wish we could get this in the UK. 👍🙂
All you need is an agricultural surfactant. Same stuff.
Wow did not know this type of product was on the market.
I did it! Bought the SoftSoil, dial sprayer and the recommended Greenworks 10amp dethacher. Wish me luck.
I think you will have good results. It’s exactly what I use. Good stuff all around.
@@SilverCymbal Should I dethatch first, then mow to get the old dead grass, then softsoil, and last but not least over seed ( bought the lawn seed you recommended)? Thanks for replying. I have watched more than a couple of your videos and want to make sure the order is correct.
@@lkjacob1 how'd it work out?
@@lkjacob1 how were your results using the product?
Nice to see some more competition in this area of lawn care ,now if this company can think about shipping it worldwide ,it would make them top banana.
Definitely, some of the niche products are just too expensive and many others are basically just water and chemicals. This stuff is different, its organic and you can see its a real product. They could sell it for more, I hope they keep their prices where they are at.
Thanks for the video. I am going to try it. Thanks for doing the research...
I appreciate it, seeing how it works is pretty amazing. I hope this company doesn't raise their prices on stuff, I like that they sell good stuff and don't charge $100+ gallon like some places or give you teeny bottles.
@@SilverCymbal I just ordered it. I will try it next week...
@@SuperTA329 $33 for a gallon, free shipping ! and it contains humid acid and the other micros as well. Nice to see a company really giving a fair deal. amzn.to/3aydJIo
According to the University of Colorado (and many other universities) liquid aeration only helps with the water absorption. It does not increase gas exchange nor decrease soil density the other two requirements of true aeration
Yes I have seen their blog post, which is just that, no actual study, I have seen no others. The key phrase in that post *There is no indication that any of these products has ever been scientifically evaluated for effectiveness* I think that's true, no university has tested it. I also fully agreed with them which is why I wanted to see some actual proof that it did something, hence the video & test. As always, I encourage you to not believe me or my video, make your own decision but what can't be denied that on various brands of these sold on Amazon & elsewhere there are literally thousands of positive reviews, can they all be fake or are literally thousands of people have no idea?
0:41 If I gave my lawn a name, it would be "Odd brown spots and yellow grass." haha!!
Used the SoftSoil and the sprayer at your recommendation. Just wanted to warn everyone that it has a lot of sediment or particulate in it and it will gum up the intake filter really fast. You may want to filter the gallon of SoftSoil through a fine sieve or something first or you will literally unclog the filter screen a half dozen times.
Just seen this liquid aerator will try
I used the SoftSoil product and applicator. The 4oz setting on the applicator will allow too much product out too fast. I'd recommend setting it to 1oz instead.
Did you use the ortho dial sprayer? I'd like to know if you put water in the sprayer with the soft soil?
I live in Missouri. Would I use this product instead of aerating my lawn in the fall? Or maybe my question is could I instead of would I? Historically I seed after I aerate the lawn in the fall. Just wondering if I should continue that same practice or use this product and then seed?
Can I overseed using this method, or do I need to use the machine? Thanks !
Hey SC...thanks so much for another informative video. QUESTION- Would you use this as a substitute to your summer heat control? Or in conjunction with it? Much appreciated...
Two years and no answer so so typical
I think using this in conjunction to core aeration would be a better fit for me, I guess if you do not have access to a core aerator this should help out but I prefer in conjunction
Awesome idea! Pretty much what I needed I for my beds and I’ll try in the lawn also. Some of the beds I transplanted some hydrangea and the soil there just isn’t good and the plant is struggling. I take it this would work well as a soil conditioner. I see Doc advocating the use of ground up chicken feed to add bio nutrients into the soil and to aid in some composting.
Sounds great! Thank you so smuch
Silver Cymbal rewatching this again. It’s almost like an alternative to Super Juice but doesn’t contain fertilizer. Others have 2-3 products per box for $90. This is all in one. Just would need fertilizer before hand. I’m starting my rehab program soon and I’ll be ordering this.
@@35057 I completely agree and the difference is that this is a real product meaning its not just an assortment of diluted chemicals. this is humic acid from a natural source, real sea kelp extract and other natural products concentrated. This stuff stinks in he bottle, has no smell once applied to the lawn but you can tell its real. Other stuff looks liked colored water.
can you use the dial sprayer with tenacity surfactant dye blend for crabgrass? or do you have to get a pump sprayer. great content!
I mow my lawn in an old pair of golf shoes for the first three or four mows in the Spring.
Doubt that helps much, but better than nothing. Tide detergent helps lawns thrive. Applying laundry detergent, such as Tide, to the lawn helps to regrow areas of dying grass by allowing moisture to soak into the ground. In addition, one of the main ingredients in Tide is phosphates, which plants love.
Lmao 😂😂😂😂
That is brilliant!
Good for you
Thanks for video. Is there a certain time of year we can do?
If doing an over seed. Either adding good top soil or pulling plugs is still the way to go. Yes?
I was trying to figure out to aerate my lawn without damaging the built in sprinklers. I had no idea this product existed.
Greene County Fertilizer has a product call Air8 works excellent and has been proven for years. Another option for you. :) great video!
I was wondering if anybody would mention Greene County Fert. The air8 product is really good.
Link?
@@bakes82 UA-cam won't let me put the link in here. But look up a channel call the lawn care nut. And look at the website yardmastery dot com.
What did you use to apply this?
Ortho dial n spray hose end sprayer.
Question.....should I over seed after using the liquid as I would have done after use of the machine?
Perfect timing as I was just searching for a dethatcher and aerator machine to rent!
Same!
you to go to gciturf gree county has everything in a gallon box 104 humid, air8,rgs,and others t will give the best results been using it for 5yrs tried and true products golf course results..
It won't relieve compaction.
It's a short lived short cut
@@Bow-to-the-absurd have you used these products I have tried and true
@@shirleylee7492 it's just a detergent or similar
It cannot, because of science, cause floccluation, increase PED formation, create or increase pore space, remove compaction or impermeable layers such as clay pans.
It's a short cut only for people who like to bodge.
Any issues with newly planted seed? And can you recommend a seed for me? I'm on the southcoast of Mass. My house faces south and my lawn burns year in and year out even though i water regularly
We just treated OUR lawn with SoftSoil and we are VERY EXCITED FOR THE RESULTS :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Thanks, going to try the soft spray thing then over seeding later. Also I use 20% vinegar for weeds growing up in between the patio blocks , works good
Another great video! Your grass always seems to be so green in the hot summer months. I’m going to be over seeding shortly and would like to know what type of grass you would recommend. I’m in Mass with mostly sun all day. Thank you and keep the videos coming!
Thank you so much. This summer has been VERY VERY difficult up here. Super intense sun, endless heat and we just got rain after almost 6 weeks. I have been using their kelp mix but thats what got me looking for a better way to maximize the water use and the softsoil product. Watch my other video and I show you exactly how bad my lawn was at first and the steps and grass seed I used. ua-cam.com/video/c54WSOI-MMc/v-deo.html
Don't you think it's still too hot and dry to over seed in Mass? I'm in southern Conn and have had very little rain this summer. I need to aerate and over seed too but we need serious rain and cooler temps before I try.
Peter White I’m planning on it getting cooler now especially at night (the dew will help keep the seeds moist). I have an irrigation system to supplement the rain and i want to make sure the grass is established before winter. I’ve been working on removing any weeds the last few weeks and will over seed the last weekend of the month. That’s my plan and I’m keeping my fingers crossed for good weather.
watch his video on Fall overseeding he explains how he actually didn't even water it and it still grew. And he gives us specific recommendation for grass seed in our area. I followed his plan exactly and my grass came in beautifully!!
@@phwhitefly It is cooling down now, for a step by step of my initial renovation watch my other video. Your timing is perfect, I would begin the first week of Spetember as shown in the video. ua-cam.com/video/c54WSOI-MMc/v-deo.html
Hard to argue with the test results.
Well done video.
Thank you!
How does this liquid application actually ‘aerate’ the lawn? You do a nice job of showing how to apply the product but don’t talk at all about how it actually works. I’m left to assume it’s a subpar aeration at best. I’ll stick with plug aerating.
TRICK-OR TREAT negative
Epsom salt will help your soil absorb water. But you need the holes that are produced by aeration if you're seeding.
I think I'll stick with proven, long lasting, mechanical aerating.
These chemicals are aimed at people who want fast results with zero effort... Like a diet pill that melts fat while one sits in their recliner... Most things don't work that way
Lawn care is a pain... It likely always will be
Maybe liquid gypsum
This guy means well, but there's always a risk when non-professionals review products to a large audience. This video shows water retention, which is MUCH different than improving soil compaction. Based on this video, we have no idea if soil compaction was improved. Most extension services do not recommend liquid aeration
What type of grass seeds did you use for your lawn? Will those grass seeds grow in zone 5 to 8?
I'd love to see future videos on if this worked as you thought
I use a number of things on the lawn and am a huge fan of Sea Kelp which this has a lot of. My lawn is lookin amazing since applying this, but is it the kelp, aeration part, that I can't say for sure but the lawn is certainly looking nice. Check my instagram for some update videos and I have more comig here too. instagram.com/silvercymbal/
Would you apply this in the fall before seeding...?
Have been using Air8. But going to give this a shot at re-order time
Hope you love it too. This company has some of the best Sea Kelp i have ever used. Its been a huge help too.
I like hearing about companies like this.... There are others w bigger marketing budgets or ad campaigns.... But that doesn't mean those are better products. The sea kelp part caught my attn
Good luck.. back ordered until ??
@@MICHIGANMIKE12 Good news, they are back in stock: amzn.to/3gYyPls
Awesome
Can I use this for desert landscaping. Seems my soil does hold water well at all. Will it penetrate the rocks like it did your mulch?