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Imma old school guy. Water mow feed. Aeration in the fall with seed. I do agree with the fungicide but all the other stuff is a waste of money. Biochar and humichar would have to be applied by the ton to get any actual benefits from it. Do yourself a favor and put your money into watering your lawn. It’s beautiful. Keep it simple
Depends on your soil type and climate. I am in a cooler climate and really with top seed cultivators, fungicide is a waste. I live in a sand plain and so biochar and humichar replace the $$$ for fungicide, retaining moisture in the soil is tough!
We have a new lawn that is only 1 year old. The lawn is turf type tall fescue with about 15% bluegrass and was sod installed in April of 2023. Along with the fertilizing that was done, I applied 40 lbs of Humichar one time per month every month from May thru November. I am continuing that this year. Aside from fungicides and watering, this is all that is done and I am very happy with my yard. It is dense and without weeds.
The biggest issue I struggle with in summer is always disease. I am tired of starting over in the fall, I need to try some stronger fungicide for preventing outbreaks than the old disease ex. Thanks for sharing!
I was in the same boat a few years ago and I did some research and opted for the pro grade fungicides and haven't looked back since. It is more of a up front cost, but the per application cost is much cheaper than disease ex and you are getting way more active ingredient. Thanks for watching!
@@TheObserver567 Lime doesn't make your soil acidic, it actually raises your soil ph. Additionally, I wouldn't recommend applying ph ammendments unless you know your soil ph and are trying to amend it one way or the other.
Aside from heat stress from my neighbors window reflecting the sunlight in a rectangular patch on my zoysia,I just discovered that there is gravel and rock about 2 inches below my zoysia where it’s been turning yellow for the past two years during the hottest part of summer I’m guessing because of the heat that heats up the rock takes away the moisture in the grass area is about 6‘ x 6‘ area. What’s the best way of trying to get the gravel dug out from under it without destroying my yard?
The best way to combat it is to dig out that area to remove the gravel or debris under there, especially considering it is only a 6x6 spot. You can spade it out in squares to save the sod squares and dig down a bit and backfill with a good quality topsoil. Then put the sod squares back on the area after you level it out. It will take some work, but you will be happy you did it going forward when it grows really well. I did this in a few spots in my lawn in the past and I am super glad I did it. Thanks for watching and good luck!
I would rotate propiconazole 14.3 and clearys 3336f - both are effective in treating dollar spot and have different modes of action to avoid resistance. Thanks for watching!
@thelawnlover.should you always put down something for fungus and disease just like putting down fertilizer even though you don’t have any problems?What product do you recommend for that?
I have tried it without preventative fungicide plan in past seasons and I spent more time overseeding and repairing damaged spots in the fall. I would highly recommend using a preventative plan to limit disease pressure during the season as I discussed with the 150 rule in the video. Here is a list of videos I have done on fungicide that goes into way more detail with product recommendations - ua-cam.com/play/PL077H8qFuAKs13VmwmkjlAEtxONYSJEfW.html. Thanks for watching!
I always recommend to water in the early morning. I will typically start my timers when I water at 3am and water through 9-10am to cover all my zones at 1 hour each. Watering in the morning gives the grass time to dry out during the day to avoid fungal issues with water sitting on the blades all night long. Watering in the morning when it is cooler also helps more water get to the roots and not evaporate in the daytime heat. Thanks for watching!
It typically takes a high amount of iron to notice changes in the lawn. Typically when this happens, the lawn will turn dark green, then go to a darker greyish/blackish color. Typically it will bounce back with watering and some time once it flushes that iron out. How much iron (and what product with iron in it) did you apply?
@TheLawnLover, your tips were exceptional and the information was concise and easy to follow. I'm a big fan of Anderson products - have you tried their Humic Coated Urea? It's a great product. Calcium is also crucial for drought conditions, as it strengthens cell wall integrity, stimulates plant metabolism, and reduces pest and disease challenges. I also like to apply Monosilicic Acid, which improves root strength and increases the plant's ability to absorb water, ultimately boosting overall stress tolerance. Your lawn is looking awesome by the way.
Awesome, glad you loved the video. I'm really liking the Andersons line of products this season, haven't used that product yet but need to check it out. Thanks for watching!
When it gets super hot and dry I take the striper off my mower. I keep it hydrated as much as possible, but I don't want to stress it more in middle of summer in drought conditions. Thanka for watching!
Man, those stripes are amazing. Any tips for getting consistent coverage with above ground sprinklers? I’ve installed Rachio Smart Hose timers and Orbitz 6-Gear Drive Sprinklers, but I’m struggling with getting an even coverage across my lawn. Some areas get 1/2” per hour and others 1/4” per hour. My last water bill was $389 and that’s for a 3,000 SF lawn 😮
@hondatech30 I use an empty hose end sprayer and measure for 2k sq ft areas. For example, I would mix 18oz of hydretain into the bottle and fill it the rest of the way with water. When it's empty I know the exact amount i put down in that area if I make sense.
Yikes, I got dollar spot in a spot last year snd caught it early and still had to reseed. Fungus blows. Thanks for watching, and good luck staying on top of the fungus!
I run rainbird rotors on hoses since I don't have in ground irrigation so it's pretty similar at the hour mark. I realized thise rain birds were much more effective than the old sprinklers I was using, made a big difference for me. Thanks for watching!
I have worked several beginners over the last several years and most of them like myself start out with products like scotts disease ex and bayer propiconizole hose ends to prevent fungus in their lawn. Once they get comfortable they tend to move to the stronger stuff since it's way cheaper per app. I totally agree that some people just won't care, but it's a crucial step if you are really going for that wow factor lawn. Thanks for watching!
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Great video and very helpful information to keep the lawn green during the summer. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful!
Great information, the lawn looks beautiful 😃
Thank you!
Love the video, short and to the point. Keep up the great work
Appreciate it!
Excellent tips to keep the lawn popping during the summer heat. Thanks for the great content as usual
Thanks for watching, appreciate it!
Imma old school guy. Water mow feed. Aeration in the fall with seed. I do agree with the fungicide but all the other stuff is a waste of money. Biochar and humichar would have to be applied by the ton to get any actual benefits from it. Do yourself a favor and put your money into watering your lawn. It’s beautiful. Keep it simple
Thanks for watching!
Depends on your soil type and climate. I am in a cooler climate and really with top seed cultivators, fungicide is a waste. I live in a sand plain and so biochar and humichar replace the $$$ for fungicide, retaining moisture in the soil is tough!
Nothing wrong with a solid lawn care approach like that!
Would highly recommend granular hydrotain. Its very easy to apply and I find it’s a bit less finicky when it comes to watering it into the ground
Thanks for watching!
We have a new lawn that is only 1 year old. The lawn is turf type tall fescue with about 15% bluegrass and was sod installed in April of 2023. Along with the fertilizing that was done, I applied 40 lbs of Humichar one time per month every month from May thru November. I am continuing that this year. Aside from fungicides and watering, this is all that is done and I am very happy with my yard. It is dense and without weeds.
That's awesome! Once you find what works stick with it. Thanks for watching!
Great advice and simple too. Thanks for sharing
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Great tips! Much appreciated!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Great tips!
Glad it was helpful!
Your lawn is looking beautiful, great tips. 👏👏
Thanks so much!
Good video and tips buddy, Lawn is looking awesome 🔥
Thanks for watching! 🤜💥🤛
The biggest issue I struggle with in summer is always disease. I am tired of starting over in the fall, I need to try some stronger fungicide for preventing outbreaks than the old disease ex. Thanks for sharing!
I was in the same boat a few years ago and I did some research and opted for the pro grade fungicides and haven't looked back since. It is more of a up front cost, but the per application cost is much cheaper than disease ex and you are getting way more active ingredient. Thanks for watching!
Increase acidity. Lime!
@@TheObserver567 Lime doesn't make your soil acidic, it actually raises your soil ph. Additionally, I wouldn't recommend applying ph ammendments unless you know your soil ph and are trying to amend it one way or the other.
Awesome tips!
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!
Such good info. New sub here.
Thanks for the sub! Appreciate you watching!
Aside from heat stress from my neighbors window reflecting the sunlight in a rectangular patch on my zoysia,I just discovered that there is gravel and rock about 2 inches below my zoysia where it’s been turning yellow for the past two years during the hottest part of summer I’m guessing because of the heat that heats up the rock takes away the moisture in the grass area is about 6‘ x 6‘ area. What’s the best way of trying to get the gravel dug out from under it without destroying my yard?
The best way to combat it is to dig out that area to remove the gravel or debris under there, especially considering it is only a 6x6 spot. You can spade it out in squares to save the sod squares and dig down a bit and backfill with a good quality topsoil. Then put the sod squares back on the area after you level it out. It will take some work, but you will be happy you did it going forward when it grows really well. I did this in a few spots in my lawn in the past and I am super glad I did it. Thanks for watching and good luck!
Which two fungicides would you rotate for Dollar Spot for KBG in the northeast?
I would rotate propiconazole 14.3 and clearys 3336f - both are effective in treating dollar spot and have different modes of action to avoid resistance. Thanks for watching!
Thank you sir!
@thelawnlover.should you always put down something for fungus and disease just like putting down fertilizer even though you don’t have any problems?What product do you recommend for that?
I have tried it without preventative fungicide plan in past seasons and I spent more time overseeding and repairing damaged spots in the fall. I would highly recommend using a preventative plan to limit disease pressure during the season as I discussed with the 150 rule in the video. Here is a list of videos I have done on fungicide that goes into way more detail with product recommendations - ua-cam.com/play/PL077H8qFuAKs13VmwmkjlAEtxONYSJEfW.html. Thanks for watching!
What are the best times of day to water your lawn? Morning or evening or both?
I always recommend to water in the early morning. I will typically start my timers when I water at 3am and water through 9-10am to cover all my zones at 1 hour each. Watering in the morning gives the grass time to dry out during the day to avoid fungal issues with water sitting on the blades all night long. Watering in the morning when it is cooler also helps more water get to the roots and not evaporate in the daytime heat. Thanks for watching!
Nice video. I am making plans to go there at the end of July! Looks to be a peaceful resort. Do they allow fishing? Thanks!
Stop by whenever, but we don't have a pond or room service at this resort. Just nice grass LOL
Sorry somehow this comment got posted to wrong video 😬
@@blacdanno4574 I figured, I just was having fun lol
What can I do if I applied too much iron and my lawn started to yellow? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
It typically takes a high amount of iron to notice changes in the lawn. Typically when this happens, the lawn will turn dark green, then go to a darker greyish/blackish color. Typically it will bounce back with watering and some time once it flushes that iron out. How much iron (and what product with iron in it) did you apply?
Go Blue!
Go Blue!
@TheLawnLover, your tips were exceptional and the information was concise and easy to follow. I'm a big fan of Anderson products - have you tried their Humic Coated Urea? It's a great product. Calcium is also crucial for drought conditions, as it strengthens cell wall integrity, stimulates plant metabolism, and reduces pest and disease challenges. I also like to apply Monosilicic Acid, which improves root strength and increases the plant's ability to absorb water, ultimately boosting overall stress tolerance. Your lawn is looking awesome by the way.
Awesome, glad you loved the video. I'm really liking the Andersons line of products this season, haven't used that product yet but need to check it out. Thanks for watching!
All pass thanks
All pass? 😂
@@TheLawnLover yes I will pass on all of that. 😂
Do you stripe in the summer?
When it gets super hot and dry I take the striper off my mower. I keep it hydrated as much as possible, but I don't want to stress it more in middle of summer in drought conditions. Thanka for watching!
Hey I have that shirt!!!!
#RealMowFoe
Man, those stripes are amazing. Any tips for getting consistent coverage with above ground sprinklers? I’ve installed Rachio Smart Hose timers and Orbitz 6-Gear Drive Sprinklers, but I’m struggling with getting an even coverage across my lawn. Some areas get 1/2” per hour and others 1/4” per hour. My last water bill was $389 and that’s for a 3,000 SF lawn 😮
Dang! You have some high water rates mine averages about $250 in the summer when I water 1.5" per week when it's really hot. Thanks for watching!
@@TheLawnLover I know right! It’s crazy.
How do you apply the liquid hydretain and limit the ounces your putting down?Doesn’t it mix with water in the hose sprayer?
@hondatech30 I use an empty hose end sprayer and measure for 2k sq ft areas. For example, I would mix 18oz of hydretain into the bottle and fill it the rest of the way with water. When it's empty I know the exact amount i put down in that area if I make sense.
damn man, running each zone for several hours per week? How much is your water bill? Mine would be crazy
Highest I have ever had it is $265 when I was watering alot during a drought. Thanka for watching!
@@TheLawnLover Cool, thanks for the reply and video.
First! I can attest that lawn disease is a bitch. Been battling dollar spot already this season, hopefully I caught it in time 😢 Great video
Yikes, I got dollar spot in a spot last year snd caught it early and still had to reseed. Fungus blows. Thanks for watching, and good luck staying on top of the fungus!
The one trick is… Milorganite end of story
@@ChadSmith-qk2vn 😂😂😂
Yeah, I have to run my Hunter rotors 45 mins to get a 1/2" of water
I run rainbird rotors on hoses since I don't have in ground irrigation so it's pretty similar at the hour mark. I realized thise rain birds were much more effective than the old sprinklers I was using, made a big difference for me. Thanks for watching!
@@TheLawnLover I did the same for years and yes the rotors beat the heck out of impact sprinklers
He obviously doesn’t;t live in California. An inch and a half of water would put me in jail.
You couldn't pay me to live in CA 😂
The average person isn’t going to pay for fungicide’s
I have worked several beginners over the last several years and most of them like myself start out with products like scotts disease ex and bayer propiconizole hose ends to prevent fungus in their lawn. Once they get comfortable they tend to move to the stronger stuff since it's way cheaper per app. I totally agree that some people just won't care, but it's a crucial step if you are really going for that wow factor lawn. Thanks for watching!
Add lime. Increase PH acidity