Should You Kill Weeds in New Lawn or New Sod

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  • Опубліковано 5 бер 2023
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    Doc explains why he tells new lawn owners to "chill" the first year and not freak out over weeds in the lawn. They can actually have beneficial factors. New lawns need to establish without being constantly attacked with weed killers and preemergents.
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  • @chosenonetwo8706
    @chosenonetwo8706 Рік тому +3

    You are AWESOME, I needed this! Got my new Sod last AUgust and theres weeds growing now! I aint gonna sweat it now.

  • @Lucytheaussie2
    @Lucytheaussie2 12 днів тому

    So great to hear. Installed new Zion zoysia sod three weeks ago. Now I have some weeds coming up and my landscaper says to put weed killer but one of the weed guys I’ve talked to says don’t put anything until next June.

  • @Ishtar-337
    @Ishtar-337 Рік тому +3

    Thanks Doc, I'm keeping my weeds in my baby lawn. It's nice to know I'm not making a mistake letting it be

  • @nickb2912
    @nickb2912 Рік тому +1

    I'm in Phoenix arizona and we are in the 70s right now, my bermuda grass is waking up I have PGF complete and balanced coming in the mail tomorrow along with dirt booster. I'm going to put down PGF balanced once my package comes I will scalp 2 weeks later and put down PGF complete and wait for 80 degree weather to put down dirt booster

  • @adamghazal9204
    @adamghazal9204 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Doc

  • @clydesdalelawn
    @clydesdalelawn Рік тому +1

    My Bermuda is looking sharp using the Anderson products
    Height of cut is .6 inches
    Using all products from warm season grass calendar 👍

  • @TViper2369
    @TViper2369 Рік тому +1

    Doc I see borrowed some of those fabled "bird boxes" from Augusta National for that last shot of putting on the green. 😎

  • @MrGermany18
    @MrGermany18 Рік тому +1

    Hey Doc. Your Lawrenceville neighbor. Sad to see the forecast is dipping us back down to freezing. I’ve got great green up with your jump start program. I think I’ll wait for final scalp and green shocker. Is that solid? Check your 10 day up there in Athens. Please let me know if you got any advice.

  • @drmichael1064
    @drmichael1064 Місяць тому

    So true. The easiest way to improve clay soil ( i could bake pots using my heavy clay soil)
    Is biomass and let the microbes do their work for you.

  • @jackiejones5037
    @jackiejones5037 Рік тому +1

    Hey Doc!!! 😀😃

  • @Texas83
    @Texas83 Рік тому

    Hay Doc can you send the video on how to make the compost for your garden? Thanks

  • @johncanady7541
    @johncanady7541 Рік тому

    I got 2015 model Toro 22in bag all-wheel drive I love that lawnmower I got two of them that I used on lawns like that

  • @wat2000
    @wat2000 Рік тому +3

    Cool season fescue guy here . I overseeded in fall and I’m now about to put down pre emergent and I have done this before. Technically you can get away with a full grow season of fall and come back in spring and put down pre emergent. Just be careful of the bug damage

    • @elvisnero370
      @elvisnero370 9 місяців тому

      So, I have already seeded my fescue, but weeds are coming up, itbeen just three weeks, can I apply pre emergent late October or wait till spring?

  • @ripmaster896
    @ripmaster896 Рік тому +2

    Hey doc lawnmaster here use black jack bermuda grass it's can handle some shade. Good job from lawnmaster's paradise.

    • @TheWalkerjrc
      @TheWalkerjrc Місяць тому

      I also have Black Jack seed, on my third year or third season of seeding with it. Having better luck this year with it due to it died in one area I think due to bad soil. I have 3 major weeds growing., so I feel your pain and success.

  • @scottbriggs2217
    @scottbriggs2217 Рік тому

    Hey doc, in your videos about pre emergent and pgf balance you say you do a light application of the balance. Do you mean you do it at the bag rate or lower than bag rate?

  • @williamjonson6845
    @williamjonson6845 Рік тому +1

    Why not spray PGR on the new house lawn to assist you in keeping up with the mows and height?

  • @pixel_therapy
    @pixel_therapy Рік тому +1

    4k FTW, thanks Doc

  • @maxstrains
    @maxstrains Рік тому +1

    What brand of fescue seed did you put down back here? I tried TT tall fescue and didn’t like it because it was too fine. This blade width is more like my already established fescue.

  • @lillianad9879
    @lillianad9879 Рік тому

    Can you do update on mattresses

  • @schroer111
    @schroer111 Рік тому

    I put down 1/2 setting, granular preemergent at the beginning of Feb. I’m thinking it’s time to spray my Dimension from the 20:1 spray bottles. My yard is small, 3000 sq ft. Please help me with the proper amount to put in my spray bottle😊

  • @fishslayer38
    @fishslayer38 Рік тому +1

    What if its dollar weed? I had new zoysia installed about 10 days before that nasty cold spell at the end of December here in N Fla. If you have dealt with it you know how hard it is to kill.

  • @jackn.2611
    @jackn.2611 Рік тому +1

    What if I have already put down pre emergent on my lawn that was established last September? Will it damage it?

  • @jacobspranger1267
    @jacobspranger1267 Рік тому +1

    "Weeds" are not really weeds at all but they are a good indicator of what's wrong with your lawn. We have an abundance of lambs quarter and amaranth in our area. Both considered "weeds". Amaranth is an ancient grain that's gluten free and lambs quarter is a member of the spinach family. Both delicious at any stage of growth.

  • @TeraGabel
    @TeraGabel Рік тому

    I have followed you for several years. Your lawn calendars are fantastic and my yards in Oklahoma and Texas have had fantastic results using the lawn guides. I have moved to the Houston, TX area and am trying to get my yard established. I have bermuda (think it s a hybrid) in my yard and it is being infiltrated by St Augustine. I would like to slow or remove the St Augustine. I have mowed the yard short and am pulling the runners out. Do you have any suggestions on how to treat the St Augustine?

  • @DJW701
    @DJW701 Рік тому +1

    I was wondering if you will be selling your reel mowers?

  • @chrislambert5249
    @chrislambert5249 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Doc. Rabbits have killed large portion of my yard. Down to the dirt. Do I have to replace the soil? Rabbit urine and poop.

  • @kennethsmith3073
    @kennethsmith3073 Рік тому

    i have a new tall fescue lawn and bermuda is trying to take over. what can i do. bermuda is not a bad grass it just dont do well because of my tree. so i decided to go with a tall fescue and suggestions

  • @spoon-6914
    @spoon-6914 11 місяців тому

    My property has sod layed and 2 years later it’s mostly dead and bunch of weeds what should I do? Should I over seed and fertilize it and just water it constantly to try to revive it? I like in Canada so year round care isn’t possible

  • @GeekyDrones
    @GeekyDrones Рік тому +1

    Should you take care of a crabgrass or leave that also?

  • @AZ_Baggin
    @AZ_Baggin Місяць тому

    Hi - what rate are you applying DGL at?

  • @Deon-ot2vi
    @Deon-ot2vi 3 місяці тому

    My sod was laid last August when we moved in. I have weeds and ball spots. Don’t know what to do. I live in central Texas. Thinking of getting a company. Any advice? Thanks

  • @markgoode4903
    @markgoode4903 Рік тому

    Doc, please show how to deal with moss mixed in your grass. Thanks!

  • @adamdeininger9679
    @adamdeininger9679 Рік тому +2

    Off topic question…I did a Annual Rye over-seed in the fall. I have scalped it and sprayed with image. It’s still there. Any advice on transitioning back to Bermuda?

    • @HowTowithDoc
      @HowTowithDoc  Рік тому +1

      Just scalp it and keep it short. The heat will finish it off.

  • @kesm66
    @kesm66 Рік тому +3

    What about zoysia sod that was laid last year (May 2022)

    • @HowTowithDoc
      @HowTowithDoc  Рік тому +3

      You will be fine. You've had a full season.

    • @mkicior
      @mkicior Рік тому

      @@HowTowithDoc how about Zoysia seed that was seeded in April. I am in North Jersey.

  • @donf1526
    @donf1526 Рік тому +1

    Why are you stepping on the un-mowed lawn as you walk?

  • @coachjedijason
    @coachjedijason Рік тому +1

    ***Grass Emergency Question***
    Hey doc, I just sprayed my weeds using Negate and used the blue die to show where I sprayed.
    I was going to use a local company (won't name names) and I cancelled the service, but my wife came home today and noticed their sign on our yard.
    It's been hard to get in touch with anyone to find out what happened.
    The person said they sprayed a pre and post emergent (which I already sprayed post emergent).
    I don't know if they actually sprayed or not - you would think seeing a bunch of blue spots you wouldn't touch the yard.
    ******I was going to follow your spring system with the scalping, pre-emergent and 10-10-10 fertilizer.... but now I don't know what to do. ******
    I'm in Woodstock GA, so I have bermuda on one side and zoysia on the other (landscaped area last August).
    Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    • @maxstrains
      @maxstrains Рік тому +1

      Sounds like something Top Turf would do….

    • @coachjedijason
      @coachjedijason Рік тому +2

      @@maxstrains This was actually Weed Man. Ridiculous! Now I'm stressed out and feel I can't touch my lawn.

    • @HowTowithDoc
      @HowTowithDoc  Рік тому +2

      As long as the lawn is established it should be fine in about 4 weeks. Maybe a little bit of damage but both grasses are pretty tough.

    • @coachjedijason
      @coachjedijason Рік тому +1

      @@HowTowithDoc Thank you. Can I put down my own granular pre-emergent and continue following your suggestions or should I not put anything else down besides the 10-10-10?

    • @coachjedijason
      @coachjedijason Рік тому

      @@HowTowithDoc any additional insight?
      1. Can I scalp my lawn?
      2. Can I lay down my granular pre-emergent now?
      3. Can I put down the 10-10-10?
      Thanks in advance.

  • @tellmesumngud5851
    @tellmesumngud5851 Рік тому +1

    @howtowithdoc what's the benefit of a granular (Green Shocker) vs spray solution
    (Super Juice) if they're both providing the same thing essentially? Both are fast release, both have humic etc... I get SJ is 14-2-4 at 1 cup per 1500 sq ft, but 7-1-2 at 3,000 sq ft equal to that of GS.
    What am I missing here?

    • @HowTowithDoc
      @HowTowithDoc  Рік тому +1

      SJ has a bit more... sea kelp and micros. GS is just super fast for someone wanting a 10 min app.

    • @tellmesumngud5851
      @tellmesumngud5851 Рік тому

      @@HowTowithDoc Thanks for the response!

  • @MarceloOtero92
    @MarceloOtero92 Рік тому +3

    Hey Doc, I noticed you only seem to have small weeds. What if I have aggressive weeds like goosegrass and crabgrass on my new 2-month old sprigged zoysia lawn? Wouldn’t letting these kind of weeds grow threaten the establishment of Zoysia?

    • @HowTowithDoc
      @HowTowithDoc  Рік тому +3

      Spot treat them only but yes those are very aggressive.

    • @MarceloOtero92
      @MarceloOtero92 Рік тому +1

      @@HowTowithDoc ok cool, thanks!!

    • @coachjedijason
      @coachjedijason Рік тому +1

      @@HowTowithDoc
      Tim Shannon
      0 seconds ago
      **Grass Emergency Question**
      Hey doc, I just sprayed my weeds using Negate and used the blue die to show where I sprayed.
      I was going to use a local company (won't name names) and I cancelled the service, but my wife came home today and noticed their sign on our yard.
      It's been hard to get in touch with anyone to find out what happened.
      The person said they sprayed a pre and post emergent (which I already sprayed post emergent).
      I don't know if they actually sprayed or not - you would think seeing a bunch of blue spots you wouldn't touch the yard.
      *****I was going to follow your spring system with the scalping, pre-emergent and 10-10-10 fertilizer.... but now I don't know what to do. *****
      I'm in Woodstock GA, so I have bermuda on one side and zoysia on the other (landscaped area last August).
      Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

  • @vahneb7260
    @vahneb7260 Рік тому +1

    HELP!!! We now have a large dog who is making my yard into a race track. What grass or ground covering can I use to help the area recover. Thanks

    • @tulsatom4307
      @tulsatom4307 Рік тому +1

      We lost that Race - We have a Corner Lot with a Backyard w/Chain Link Fence that borders a Street. Bermuda did’t grow in the Path they wore down along the fence. Then the dirt continued to be worn and push into the fence bottom.
      * then, beside the poop - you’ve got the digging that they do if you have moles or gophers.
      It is what it is; all you can do - is all you can do.

  • @dustinworkman4272
    @dustinworkman4272 Рік тому +2

    Hey Doc do you know how to get rid of rescue grass in a Bermuda lawn?

    • @kennethsmith3073
      @kennethsmith3073 Рік тому

      bermuda is a very dominant grass and it will choke out fescue. i have a tall fescue lawn and bermuda is growing in it

    • @dustinworkman4272
      @dustinworkman4272 Рік тому

      @@kennethsmith3073 rescue grass is a grassy type weed. I don’t have fescue. I’ve done research and can’t find any way to get rid of rescue grass and it spreads quick and heavy. Everything I’ve seen says to pull them or keep them mowed short which I do keep them mowed short. I spent a couple of hours pulling them one day and a week or 2 later they are growing back even stronger.

  • @__.__.__.___
    @__.__.__.___ Рік тому

    Urgent please help Doc!
    Basically a builder forgot to maintain my new sod (Bermuda) over the summer. It all went to hell with a ton of weeds and extensive damage to the sod. Approximately only 20% is ok, the rest is now weeds and bare soil. I planned on overseeding but I guess it’s advised not too since it’s a hybrid and I shouldn’t apply pre-emergent since sod is new. I’m stuck, please help

    • @AndyKicklighter
      @AndyKicklighter Рік тому

      He’s got a series of videos if you dig back. Something titled “worst lawn ever” or something where he brings back a Bermuda lawn overgrown with weeds

  • @iheartdbsquared
    @iheartdbsquared Рік тому

    Morning Doc! I have 2 week baby zoysia sprouts, and lots of crabgrass, nutsedge. Can I spot treat for these aggressive weeds?

    • @HowTowithDoc
      @HowTowithDoc  Рік тому +1

      Look at DRIVE herbicide we'll be doing a video on the same subject this week. it is "labeled" ok to apply for new seedings on zoysia

    • @iheartdbsquared
      @iheartdbsquared Рік тому

      @@HowTowithDocMuch thanks!

  • @tanktexas
    @tanktexas Рік тому +1

    Too late lol. Last spring was my lawns first spring and I killed all those weeds lol . Damn

  • @harperexplores9349
    @harperexplores9349 Рік тому +1

    You’re not getting your golf green short enough

  • @williampinchbeck4321
    @williampinchbeck4321 Рік тому +2

    I live in LA and my lawns see mostly shade and the grass is st Augustin and I want to get rid of it and plant a better looking grass!! Do you have any suggestions? Thanks for all your work and videos!!

    • @dylan8285
      @dylan8285 Рік тому

      For warm season really ur only options are what u have, zoysia, centipede, or Bahia grass. But even they want at least 5hrs of sun to look decent. So might want to try cool season grass

    • @williampinchbeck4321
      @williampinchbeck4321 Рік тому

      @@dylan8285 Thanks!!!

  • @johncanady7541
    @johncanady7541 Рік тому

    Yeah I have a customer that wants me to go hand weed and feed and a new Bermuda lawn I told him no sir that will not happen you got to wait I think he's snuck behind my back and try to do it his way it's not my fault see what happens