AMAZON LINKS TO ALL PRODUCTS & SPREADER SETTINGS FOR BLUEGRASS & BERMUDAGRASS SEED IN THIS VIDEO BELOW. Mulch blade used to prepare the yard. amzn.to/3AVqxJP Replacement springs for mulch blade. amzn.to/3XuuCOk Tenacity herbicide for seeding. Can't be used on bermudagrass. amzn.to/3Xs1WWa Torocity Herbicide "Generic" Tenacity- Mesotrione Concentrate amzn.to/3X1fk1W Scott's for seed with Mesotrione & starter fertilizer. Do not use on bermudagrass. amzn.to/4dQtlqn Glyphosate Roundup. This only has glyphosate in it. www.amazon.com/dp/B0008309SW/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_DJAZ7E9R4RK0NKBKMASQ?linkCode=ml2&tag=gregphil22-20 Spreader settings. Bluegrass is approximately 150 SGN. Bermuda is approximately 100 SGN. www.advancedturf.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ats-granular-fertilizer-guide.pdf Fiskars Tiller Cultivator "Garden weasel" www.amazon.com/dp/B007WQBELE/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_RK9WCCNYTD8XY88EF61Z?linkCode=ml2&tag=gregphil22-20 Adjustable metal leaf rake I like this take and it's cheep. amzn.to/4dKI31Y Starter fertilizers: I like any of these. I have chosen them on price, analysis, and the amount of slow release nitrogen in them. Also they come in different size bags so you can get what you need. 15-20-10 Starter Fertilizer - 20% Slow-Release. You can get it in 18, 25 & 45 lb bags. Depending on the size of your lawn. High rate is 5lbs1000ft low 8lbs/1000 ft. amzn.to/3TA9AeP Fertilome New Lawn Starter Fertilizer 9-13-7 also comes in different sizes. High rate is 8lbs/1000ft2 low rate is 5lbs/1000ft2. amzn.to/4g4Brx9 For large yards this Lesco 18-24-10 is a good option. It's comes in a 50lb bag and will do 12,000 to 24,000 sq ft./bag amzn.to/3Z1u3fY Irrigation timers 2 station amzn.to/3Z6DydG 4 station. amzn.to/3Z7vPfF Sprinklers I like these metal ones. They throw a lot of water a long way adjustment of 90, 180 to full circle is easy. amzn.to/4e8ERxg I am an Amazon associate. It does not affect the price you pay. The vendor gives me a small percentage of the sale for the links above. I only recommend products I believe are the best on Amazon. Use Amazon because these products are internationally available. Pd Ads.
Thanks Greg! Another really helpful video. I was especially surprised about the watering schedule you advised. Most videos are telling use to water 3 to four times a day. I have, unknowingly, followed your schedule of between 1 and 3pm and maybe a shot ,if temperatures have risen, in early morning. I do have one question concerning fertilizing. Like to know your view on the use of liquid fertilizer, especially when reseeding Many thanks again for informative videos. Anthony
I am a bit old skool when it comes to liquid fertilizers. I have not used them as much as I have liked. Many of the studies I have seen show you get best results in using both granular and liquid during the year. I say go for it just follow the label on rates on the product you use.
That is it. Like to get more into watering but trying to keep video at a reasonable length. (At least tried). Need to keep seed moist from time of seeding until 7 days after germination.
Great, informative video with lots of budget saving tips! Would love to see how the lawn is looking now. Also, do you have any tips on slow growth of new grass. I got quick germination, but certain areas seems stuck at 2 inches of growth while other areas have gotten up to 4 inches. Is it an issue with the soil (i.e., compaction, too much water) or is it that the grass is just concentrating on rooting more than top growth?
it is likely a compaction issue I actually made a video on how to fix those spaces that are not nor did not come up well. If you are seeing germination in those areas it is likely lower spots that are getting a little more water than the others. One thing you can do is take a pitchfork and push it into the ground and slightly lift the soil. Not enough to disturb the new seedlings but enough to disturb the soil and relieve the compaction. He is a follow up video I made on this technique. ua-cam.com/video/4OsUqZDWNqE/v-deo.htmlsi=dwxROwOo7SAwi9rK
@30:15 great advice. I did the starter fertilizer on the same day as overseed for my TTTF and started seeing some germination on day 6 after overseeding. Sounds like i wasted 6 days of the product?
actually you are not that bad. 6 days is not a big deal it is when you seed bluegrass that takes 21 days to germinate or run weather that delays germination (high heat, no rain etc) and the seed does not start popping until a 10 to 14 days after the fertilizer application. Particularly if you get a huge rain event that washed most of the water soluble nitrogen away. you should be good!
Great video as usual thx! Question: If you have a bunch of clumping fescue in spots - presumably from a contractors mix years ago - is it best to spot treat those (ie - glysophate and overseed) or just start all over? Thx
Yep..you can also use "the sponge method to apply the glyphosate to prevent drift into the desirable grass. See the video attached. ua-cam.com/video/CODSF7UALus/v-deo.htmlsi=KCrVQqnIg0AhQmxt
Tenacity can be applied to centipede however, in centipede you have a better option. You will have to wait 14 day after application to seed Into your centipede but it will clean up your yard nicely. Celsius and Sledgehammer mixed together. Celsius takes care of the button weed, spurge and sledgehammer does an outstanding on both yellow and purple nutsedge. Unless you are south or Orlando Fl you may want to hold off on seeding centipede this late in the year. I am actually going to do a warm season seeding video in the spring.. Put the Celsius/Sedgehammer combo on your yard to clean it up for the fall. Then in the spring look at Tenacity and seed.
Likely it is due to grubs. The voles are after the grubs and so they are munching on them. Depending on your line of latitude it may not be that big of deal. Grubs will be overwintering soon. It's a nuisance more than a danger this time of year. Here is my grub control video if you want to check it out. ua-cam.com/video/Wlc-xI31kBo/v-deo.htmlsi=1zzXaqicQvbJ7O7K
I have an area on a hill by pool that is in poor shape and I want to smooth out and reseed. It’s warm season in Louisiana so I was going to do Rye but would it be a waste to mix Bermuda since it’s almost winter?
Wound be tough to put out Bermuda now. I went from ryegrass to Bermuda years ago and it's not a hard thing to do. If you have cover on it now so that it won't erode over the winter. Wait until mid late April and seed in Bermuda. I wound recommend Monaco Bermuda grass or Rivera .Monaco seems to be more available. You can actually get it on Amazon.
Greg, love your videos. They are best in brand. Just one thing, a bunch of your thumbnail images have typos in them. I think it will help the channel out if you fix those.
AMAZON LINKS TO ALL PRODUCTS & SPREADER SETTINGS FOR BLUEGRASS & BERMUDAGRASS SEED IN THIS VIDEO BELOW.
Mulch blade used to prepare the yard.
amzn.to/3AVqxJP
Replacement springs for mulch blade.
amzn.to/3XuuCOk
Tenacity herbicide for seeding. Can't be used on bermudagrass.
amzn.to/3Xs1WWa
Torocity Herbicide "Generic" Tenacity- Mesotrione Concentrate
amzn.to/3X1fk1W
Scott's for seed with Mesotrione & starter fertilizer. Do not use on bermudagrass.
amzn.to/4dQtlqn
Glyphosate Roundup. This only has glyphosate in it.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0008309SW/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_DJAZ7E9R4RK0NKBKMASQ?linkCode=ml2&tag=gregphil22-20
Spreader settings. Bluegrass is approximately 150 SGN. Bermuda is approximately 100 SGN.
www.advancedturf.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ats-granular-fertilizer-guide.pdf
Fiskars Tiller Cultivator
"Garden weasel"
www.amazon.com/dp/B007WQBELE/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_RK9WCCNYTD8XY88EF61Z?linkCode=ml2&tag=gregphil22-20
Adjustable metal leaf rake I like this take and it's cheep.
amzn.to/4dKI31Y
Starter fertilizers: I like any of these. I have chosen them on price, analysis, and the amount of slow release nitrogen in them. Also they come in different size bags so you can get what you need.
15-20-10 Starter Fertilizer - 20% Slow-Release. You can get it in 18, 25 & 45 lb bags. Depending on the size of your lawn. High rate is 5lbs1000ft low 8lbs/1000 ft.
amzn.to/3TA9AeP
Fertilome New Lawn Starter Fertilizer 9-13-7 also comes in different sizes. High rate is 8lbs/1000ft2 low rate is 5lbs/1000ft2.
amzn.to/4g4Brx9
For large yards this Lesco 18-24-10 is a good option. It's comes in a 50lb bag and will do 12,000 to 24,000 sq ft./bag
amzn.to/3Z1u3fY
Irrigation timers
2 station
amzn.to/3Z6DydG
4 station.
amzn.to/3Z7vPfF
Sprinklers
I like these metal ones. They throw a lot of water a long way adjustment of 90, 180 to full circle is easy.
amzn.to/4e8ERxg
I am an Amazon associate. It does not affect the price you pay. The vendor gives me a small percentage of the sale for the links above. I only recommend products I believe are the best on Amazon. Use Amazon because these products are internationally available. Pd Ads.
Man! I really enjoy watching your videos. Very informative and like your approach. Waiting for your 1 on 1
This channel has the best lawncare knowledge, advice and tutorials available- hands down. Thank you Greg.
I appreciate that. If i can help folks reach their goals for less time and money makes me happy!!
Thanks Greg! Another really helpful video. I was especially surprised about the watering schedule you advised. Most videos are telling use to water 3 to four times a day. I have, unknowingly, followed your schedule of between 1 and 3pm and maybe a shot ,if temperatures have risen, in early morning.
I do have one question concerning fertilizing. Like to know your view on the use of liquid fertilizer, especially when reseeding
Many thanks again for informative videos.
Anthony
I am a bit old skool when it comes to liquid fertilizers. I have not used them as much as I have liked. Many of the studies I have seen show you get best results in using both granular and liquid during the year. I say go for it just follow the label on rates on the product you use.
Great stuff, thank you.
Thanks happy to help!
This is the only lawn care channel I follow now. Thank you
Thanks for the kind words. I am just happy to help folks.
Great video! So to simplify, mow, dethatch with the blade til you see looser soil, seed it, roll it, cover with dethatched grass(mulch) and water?
That is it. Like to get more into watering but trying to keep video at a reasonable length. (At least tried). Need to keep seed moist from time of seeding until 7 days after germination.
Great, informative video with lots of budget saving tips! Would love to see how the lawn is looking now.
Also, do you have any tips on slow growth of new grass. I got quick germination, but certain areas seems stuck at 2 inches of growth while other areas have gotten up to 4 inches. Is it an issue with the soil (i.e., compaction, too much water) or is it that the grass is just concentrating on rooting more than top growth?
it is likely a compaction issue I actually made a video on how to fix those spaces that are not nor did not come up well. If you are seeing germination in those areas it is likely lower spots that are getting a little more water than the others. One thing you can do is take a pitchfork and push it into the ground and slightly lift the soil. Not enough to disturb the new seedlings but enough to disturb the soil and relieve the compaction. He is a follow up video I made on this technique. ua-cam.com/video/4OsUqZDWNqE/v-deo.htmlsi=dwxROwOo7SAwi9rK
@@GregPhillips.22 thanks Greg! I’ll try that.
great stuff
Appreciate it!
@30:15 great advice. I did the starter fertilizer on the same day as overseed for my TTTF and started seeing some germination on day 6 after overseeding. Sounds like i wasted 6 days of the product?
actually you are not that bad. 6 days is not a big deal it is when you seed bluegrass that takes 21 days to germinate or run weather that delays germination (high heat, no rain etc) and the seed does not start popping until a 10 to 14 days after the fertilizer application. Particularly if you get a huge rain event that washed most of the water soluble nitrogen away. you should be good!
Limelight’s look pretty good
Great video as usual thx! Question: If you have a bunch of clumping fescue in spots - presumably from a contractors mix years ago - is it best to spot treat those (ie - glysophate and overseed) or just start all over? Thx
Yep..you can also use "the sponge method to apply the glyphosate to prevent drift into the desirable grass. See the video attached. ua-cam.com/video/CODSF7UALus/v-deo.htmlsi=KCrVQqnIg0AhQmxt
Is this information for cool season or warm season grass? I have centipede but have a problem with button weed, spurge and nutsedge.
Tenacity can be applied to centipede however, in centipede you have a better option. You will have to wait 14 day after application to seed Into your centipede but it will clean up your yard nicely. Celsius and Sledgehammer mixed together. Celsius takes care of the button weed, spurge and sledgehammer does an outstanding on both yellow and purple nutsedge. Unless you are south or Orlando Fl you may want to hold off on seeding centipede this late in the year. I am actually going to do a warm season seeding video in the spring.. Put the Celsius/Sedgehammer combo on your yard to clean it up for the fall. Then in the spring look at Tenacity and seed.
@@GregPhillips.22 do you recommend over seeding with ryegrass are centipede and can I over seed now or wait until early spring.
What can I do about a vole infestation due to the newly seeded lawn?
Likely it is due to grubs. The voles are after the grubs and so they are munching on them. Depending on your line of latitude it may not be that big of deal. Grubs will be overwintering soon. It's a nuisance more than a danger this time of year. Here is my grub control video if you want to check it out. ua-cam.com/video/Wlc-xI31kBo/v-deo.htmlsi=1zzXaqicQvbJ7O7K
I have an area on a hill by pool that is in poor shape and I want to smooth out and reseed. It’s warm season in Louisiana so I was going to do Rye but would it be a waste to mix Bermuda since it’s almost winter?
Wound be tough to put out Bermuda now. I went from ryegrass to Bermuda years ago and it's not a hard thing to do. If you have cover on it now so that it won't erode over the winter. Wait until mid late April and seed in Bermuda. I wound recommend Monaco Bermuda grass or Rivera .Monaco seems to be more available. You can actually get it on Amazon.
Greg, love your videos. They are best in brand. Just one thing, a bunch of your thumbnail images have typos in them. I think it will help the channel out if you fix those.
Thanks for the tip!