Scarifying, aerating, overseeding and top dressing Words I had never used in my life until I watched your channel - thank you for all the tips and tricks. I have been a soldier for 24 years and knew nothing about growing or looking after a lawn, you sir are a legend
Super result - I have been doing the same routine on my 3 lawns - resutls are unbelievable - my son's mate thought it was arrificial grass. My Black n Decker scarifier has a basket to catch all thatch & moss. Also have brrn growing grass seed separately in plastic trays and anytime you dig out weeds can be transplanted onto lawn so no waiting for seed to grow!! Brill vid - most of other lawncare don't show results - thank you buddy 👍☘️
Great results after 4-5 weeks. Can see you did a thorough job there Shaun, that's why you're called LawnRight, You do what needs to be done even if it needs more passes and hand tools.
I have wild violets, I love them and are always happy when they spread. They started in a half barrel with a rose, they’ve started to invade my front lawn and I’m very happy.
Really great, its always scary when the gardener comes and does all this but you have to just trust it’ll come back better and stronger than before haha
Oh yes.. typical though to be fair.. lots of thatch as most folks's lawns never really get it scarified regularly.. it's mainly us lawn nerds who do all this sort of stuff :)
As a tree surgeon we use builders bags when raking up leaves/debris. Not sure if you would find this easier to use instead of putting everything in small bin bags 👍 hope this helps.
Hi.. I do sometimes use them but with my van being smaller it's not easy when I have got topdressing in too... a bigger van or trailer might be the answer.. hmmm....🤞🤞
Brilliant result! Thanks for another vid. Will keep following along. We have a patio being done and some re-arranging of borders (plus some levelling needed) so a refresh of the process and seeing a good result really helps and gives me hope!
that really is a great result on a lovely garden! apart from those grubs 😮.....I used nematodes on my sister's garden last year with 2 hits, horrible things ! really enjoying your video's and it's great to see a after part as we all want to see the results of the transformation.
That's impressive results, another great video full of useful tips, I might try some of the turfsolve to try and control my leatherjacket problem. Where can you get the round cylinder top soil spreader?
Thanks 😊. Garden imports stocks it www.gardenimports.co.uk/product/landzie-compost-peat-moss-spreader-24/?ref=566 but there are alps severs others on amazon but I can't vouch for their quality amzn.to/4atR11y
Nice video, but l wished you showed us the products you used. My biggest problem about doing this is which grass seed do l need. I saw someone else’s video’s and they said to use for a domestic lawn a dwarf Rye grass. Do you agree and what did you use?
Wow what a result! Great work, and I really enjoy your videos. I have recently moved to a new house and the lawn is full of moss and weeds (of all kind) - just a mess! I wonder if you are able to advise on the sequence of the following tasks: 1. Apply lawn weed killer across the whole lawn (using Weedol) 2. Scarify (using a Bosch Verticutter) 3. Feed (using Aftercut All in One Autumn, applied with a drop spreader) 4. Overseed Do you think this sequence is ok or should it be different? Many thanks and keep up the great work. Best, Sol
Hi Sol, so after the weedkiller give it a week before scarifying to let the weedkiller work.. then if you are seeding I'd NOT put that autumn feed on as i think it contains iron.. if it contains iron , itll say something about controlling moss.. the iron will have a detrimental effect on new seeds 😊🙏
Thank you very much, really appreciate your advice. Yes that feed has moss killer, I hadn’t thought about this. I probably don’t have much time to do all the things I need to, so might focus an the weeds and moss (scarify and moss killer) for now, and overseed on the spring. Might fit aeration after scarifying (saw your video on aerators, trying to decide on one). Many thanks again!
Any chance you make the occasional trip to Ireland? Can't get any landscaper to do this to my garden. They're all wanting to do the big landscaping jobs when I just want a decent lawn.
Great results And wow lots of comments the channel is really picking up now it's spring, I'm a lifelong subscriber so seen how much your channel has grown. One question and recommendations to get rid of clover in my newly established lawn. Seeded last year June time. Got about 6 patches the side of a bin lid and I want to get rid of them for good. Thanks Ben
Hi Ben thanks for being around from the beginning! Any weedkiller designed for lawns should tackle cloverm clover is typically an easier one to kill. I'm currently using weedol on my own lawn but there are others available. I uploaded a video last week showing how to make up a sprayer however I've also recorded one showing how to spray weedol.. but.. had a corruption happen during the export, and waiting on tech support to get back to me
Hi thanks! I'm not too particular on seed choices. Most lawns are a general amenity seed or I do also get a shaded seed from hurrells seeds but I'd be happy from other suppliers too. Compost again..b and q verve, wickes multipurpose or growmoor in purple bags from home bargains.. also fieldcompost.co.uk and choose field 4 is amazing stuff
See you have all those tools as it’s your business, just a normal home owner what tools can we get from our local diy place? Obv a rake, but anything else you can recommend? Looks great like velvet green carpet lol
Ahh thanks! I created alist of things the homeowner can use. Look for my video lawn care shopping list.. its pinned to the home page of my channel.. theres a pdf downloadable you can get.. here for any questions
Great video again. At 10:20 in the video you cover the lawn with 'top dressing' using some type of perforated garden roller. What is the proper name for this and where can we get them? (I have approx 800m2 lawn to dress and this tool looks so much easier)
Yes, absolutely.. jutd go very steady and slow to minimise any grass remnoval during the process.. if you go hard and rag it about its likely gonna tear some grass out too :)
Hi love watching this and picking up some tips. Question for you what weed killer kills horses tai.l I have Gallup at moment but I know you have to mix it with another one can you advise me
Il.not aware of any decent control weedkillers other than roundup but then that'll also kill the lawn. It's a topic I should revisit but sorry at the minute I dont have the answer
Thanks for sharing your videos on lawn restoration, great advice 👍 Just one question, we live in Perth in Scotland, and I was wondering what is the best time to scarify and overseed our lawn, now, in Autumn or should I wait until Spring?
proper job. ive never used TurfSolve. TA-19 is a great machine. mowing after 2 scarify passes too. what caused that green line previously? i noticed it was blended in after. great progress in 4/5 weeks. were you at Wyboston few years ago ?
Hi thanks! Sorry I've never been to Wyboston that I'm aware of. I may have passed close to there going to Yarmouth or further South on holiday but would have been in my own non work vehicle.. as for the green line not sure. Could have been a new drainage pipe then new turf or possibly something else
Do you find yourself having to explain a lot about the process and do the customers look worried after scarification etc but then it looks great weeks later.
Hi I always explain how it's going to look so there (hopefully) aren't any worried faces. I remember 30 years ago wokeing for a large franchise and they had a group of 7 or 8 customers in one cul de sac. One had it scarified and the franchise (a well known one) didn't explain how it would look. The next week all 8 cancelled
I bought myself a Wolfgarten hand rake. Could you show us in real time the technique for using it. I think I need some practice. Thanks Shaun. Thumbs up from me.
Hi Lynne, just let it sit on the surface and drag it back and forth lightly. It should start taking some out. If you still have issues pop a new comment on any of my videos (else I may miss replies) and I'll see what I can do 😊
What a fantastic result. I wasnt expecting this, Wow. you were unlucky with the rain but it hasnt hindered the progress. Is that a different peat you are using ?
Hi Shaun, another great video mate. I’ve lived here for 9 years and I had a lawn care company come in 3 times a year to basically weed and feed and the lawns looked ok. But I retired last year and decided to have a go myself. Bought a Screwfix scarifier and set to work. It’s difficult to believe how much thatch came out , I was gobsmacked. It’s a mainly fescue lawn too . Is there a particular fertiliser you use ? Keep the videos coming mate 👍
Hi! Good to hear you having a go. I've just started dusting a1 lawn spring summer fertiliser on my own lawn. I'll have video out on it soon. If you want a link you can access it via a pdf on my website lawnright.co.uk/diy/freebies/shopping-list/
Another cracking video. So informative. I've got my front lawn looking pretty good, but I've got a few clumps of what I assume is crabgrass that have appeared. Can you suggest what I should do? Apply a chemical or just dig them out and replace with a handful of seed and soil?
Hi.. replace is the answer, for now.. you can brush the blade sup and slice with a knife across the surface to gradually weaken them but its a long process
leigh hi sorry I think it's the way I typed my last reply.. you can replace them.. ie dig out and replace with soil and seed.. or you can do the slow winded way of weakening it over time.. sorry
I seem to have hit an age where lawn care is suddenly an interest :)
Great work.
Happens to all of us 😊😁
Lol mee too 😂
Scarifying, aerating, overseeding and top dressing
Words I had never used in my life until I watched your channel - thank you for all the tips and tricks. I have been a soldier for 24 years and knew nothing about growing or looking after a lawn, you sir are a legend
Thanks! You are one of our national heroes. Hats off to you 👍
Beautiful! And beautiful music. There’s nothing better than taking care of my garden. Very theraputic!
Absolutely amazing transformation !! All that hard work pays off. Addictive to watching your channel now. Keep it up 👍🏻
Thanks Gary! Much appreciated 😊👍
Wow so beautiful after! Best lawn renovation video!
Thanks 😊👍
Dude you made this so simple it’s unreal and I live in a rainy place too so I can just copy you. You are the best
Thanks Daley! 🙏
Super result - I have been doing the same routine on my 3 lawns - resutls are unbelievable - my son's mate thought it was arrificial grass.
My Black n Decker scarifier has a basket to catch all thatch & moss.
Also have brrn growing grass seed separately in plastic trays and anytime you dig out weeds can be transplanted onto lawn so no waiting for seed to grow!!
Brill vid - most of other lawncare don't show results - thank you buddy 👍☘️
Thanks so much for the kind words! 😊😊. You've got a great routine going 😁😁
Great results after 4-5 weeks. Can see you did a thorough job there Shaun, that's why you're called LawnRight, You do what needs to be done even if it needs more passes and hand tools.
Thanks!
That looked like a very tough day's work but looking at it now it looks great 👍
Super result Shaun, well done. I bet its days like this that makes all the work (and wet weather!) worth it 👌
Thanks Graham, oh yes its so pleasing when all goes well and the weather and birds play nicely 😊👍
Excellent result from the Master of lawncare. Great job Shaun👍🏾
Mr JNJ..Thanks!!
Love a dose of lawnright. Lovely luscious grass in the end up👌
Why thanks! 😁
Great job, so green and lush!
Thanks.. all down to mother nature though..cant take all the credit 😁😁
Nice to see someone who really enjoys his job and take pride in his work. Just wish you covered Inverclyde. (that's in Scotland) 😂😂😂👍
Who knows maybe one day 😊 thanks for the kind words.
I have wild violets, I love them and are always happy when they spread.
They started in a half barrel with a rose, they’ve started to invade my front lawn and I’m very happy.
😊 I love flowers but most of my customers aren't happy if they get in the lawn 😁
Impressive piece of work. Now I have to go and do my own.
😊
Wow what a difference.Well done you.
Really great, its always scary when the gardener comes and does all this but you have to just trust it’ll come back better and stronger than before haha
:). good isn't it
Wow you certainly have a very active job!! That was a lot of hard work. Looks fab!
Thanks so much! 😊
Fantastic work there Shaun, you have to be happy with that!
Thanks! Yes ! 😁
Blimey with all that work the least I could do was a thumbs up - Jeeesus thats a lot of bags of "thatch" - Beautiful job
Oh yes.. typical though to be fair.. lots of thatch as most folks's lawns never really get it scarified regularly.. it's mainly us lawn nerds who do all this sort of stuff :)
It’s good to see a before and after video in one video
Thanks!
Thank you for showing the results in the same video as the renovation.
No problem!
What an amazing result. Need my garden sorting out by a professional like yourself.
😊
As a tree surgeon we use builders bags when raking up leaves/debris. Not sure if you would find this easier to use instead of putting everything in small bin bags 👍 hope this helps.
Hi.. I do sometimes use them but with my van being smaller it's not easy when I have got topdressing in too... a bigger van or trailer might be the answer.. hmmm....🤞🤞
Wow, great job Shaun and a nice wee bonus to cap it off.
Thanks 😊👍
Wow!! Fantastic job.
Thanks
When I watch Your always get a thumbs up from me Shaun great channel thank you mate. 👍amazing ending to 🤝❤️
Thank you! Means a lot. Have a good day
@@LawnRight Shaun have a good day to mate 🤝
Fantastic result.
Thank you 🙏
Very hard work but what an amazing result - excellent job
Thanks 😊😊
Wow, what a transformation 🤩 I was shocked how much stuff it was left after scarifying! I need to buy scarifier and shade tolerant grass.
Thanks! Definitely an investment for the future!
Great job on this piece of land mate, well done. Whenever I want to make myself jealous I turn on one of your videos while working my office job 😂
😁😁
Good job as always Shaun.
Some workout that mate. 💪
Poa, in mine, doing my head in.
Always enjoy and appreciate your videos 👍
Thanks Gary! Yes who needs a gym membership! 🤣😊👍👍👍 thanks
Looks amazing, brilliant results
Wow 🤩 it looks amazing. A job well done. 👍🙏thanks for your teachings.
My pleasure 😊
Wow what a great job you have done ....😁😁😁😁
Thanks!
Thanks for your quick reply. 😊
No worries!
Great job !
Hi, great informative video. A must watch.
Thanks
Watching from france ! INCREDIBLE JOB ! You've done something looking GREAT ! Well done ! +1 like and subscriber !
😊👍 thank you!
Great result, top grafter, great videos as well
Thank you! Cheers!
Time Team should come an survey the garden… pretty sure I see a ditch or something there… great video
Ahaaa wouldnt surprise me! It's an old location
Well done mate, exactly what I was looking for
Thanks mate! Much appreciated! 😊👍
Well done pal . One man band gang.
Too many companies cant even do this with 4 5 satff 😢😂😂
😮😮
I had blackbirds fighting each other for chafer grubs today! They needn't have, plenty to go around unf. 😄
😯😯😯😥😥😥😥
That was a lovely job you have done there great result hard work but nice to see the end result thanks
Thanks to you for watching. Very much appreciated 😊👍
Hi Shaun, Another great video. Thanks 👍
Thanks!
Well done shaun great job
Thanks!
Brilliant result! Thanks for another vid. Will keep following along. We have a patio being done and some re-arranging of borders (plus some levelling needed) so a refresh of the process and seeing a good result really helps and gives me hope!
Sweet! Good times to come!
🎉🎉🎉🎉 amazing end result
Thanks! :)
Wonderful video. Thanks so much!
You're welcome!
you always do great work. keep it up man!
Cheers Chris!
Magnifique !!
🙏😊👍 merci!
What a fantastic job! Looks great!
Hopefully i will buy one aerator soon, it makes such a difference!
Greetings from The Netherlands!
Greetings! Have a wonderful day! Thanks!
brilliant result
Thanks!
Amazing !! Absolutely amazing 😍
Thanks!
Absolutely spot on🌱👌 wonderful vid 🤩😎❤️
Thanks!
Wish you guys were down here in Surrey!
Go to the top of the class Master Shaun😉
🤣🙏🙏😊😊
Beautiful job your always on point with this brilliant I've leaned so much thanks 😊
Thanks. Here to help!
This is incredible! can you do this Reno during any season…I know spring is preferable but where you are seems to be very wet and miserable??
Hi..spring or autumn offer the best opportunities ..moisture and warmth are perfect.. although if you have a shaded lawn itll be best in spring
Keep you fit all that raking up and hand scarifying
😁
that really is a great result on a lovely garden! apart from those grubs 😮.....I used nematodes on my sister's garden last year with 2 hits, horrible things ! really enjoying your video's and it's great to see a after part as we all want to see the results of the transformation.
Thank you! 😊😊😊
Soooo much work!
It really was. But worth it in the end thankfully 😊
Great job! 👍
Thank you! 👍
Amazing result!
😊
Amazing stuff!
😊👍
That's impressive results, another great video full of useful tips, I might try some of the turfsolve to try and control my leatherjacket problem. Where can you get the round cylinder top soil spreader?
Thanks 😊. Garden imports stocks it www.gardenimports.co.uk/product/landzie-compost-peat-moss-spreader-24/?ref=566 but there are alps severs others on amazon but I can't vouch for their quality amzn.to/4atR11y
Brilliant. I would keep the violets though
Nice in a plant pot 😁
Nice video, but l wished you showed us the products you used. My biggest problem about doing this is which grass seed do l need. I saw someone else’s video’s and they said to use for a domestic lawn a dwarf Rye grass. Do you agree and what did you use?
Hi. Dwarf rye is good for colour but needs reseeding if it thins out as it doesn't spread.. But I like it.. And it doesn't produce much thatch
Wow what a result! Great work, and I really enjoy your videos. I have recently moved to a new house and the lawn is full of moss and weeds (of all kind) - just a mess!
I wonder if you are able to advise on the sequence of the following tasks:
1. Apply lawn weed killer across the whole lawn (using Weedol)
2. Scarify (using a Bosch Verticutter)
3. Feed (using Aftercut All in One Autumn, applied with a drop spreader)
4. Overseed
Do you think this sequence is ok or should it be different?
Many thanks and keep up the great work.
Best,
Sol
Hi Sol, so after the weedkiller give it a week before scarifying to let the weedkiller work.. then if you are seeding I'd NOT put that autumn feed on as i think it contains iron.. if it contains iron , itll say something about controlling moss.. the iron will have a detrimental effect on new seeds 😊🙏
Thank you very much, really appreciate your advice. Yes that feed has moss killer, I hadn’t thought about this. I probably don’t have much time to do all the things I need to, so might focus an the weeds and moss (scarify and moss killer) for now, and overseed on the spring. Might fit aeration after scarifying (saw your video on aerators, trying to decide on one). Many thanks again!
awesome video
Thanks!
Amazing job sir 👍
Thanks! Mother nature helped quite a bit too 😁😁
Any chance you make the occasional trip to Ireland? Can't get any landscaper to do this to my garden. They're all wanting to do the big landscaping jobs when I just want a decent lawn.
Maybe one day! Have you tried Robbie at premier lawns? He is also on UA-cam @premierlawns
Outstanding
❤
Great results
And wow lots of comments the channel is really picking up now it's spring, I'm a lifelong subscriber so seen how much your channel has grown.
One question and recommendations to get rid of clover in my newly established lawn. Seeded last year June time. Got about 6 patches the side of a bin lid and I want to get rid of them for good. Thanks
Ben
Hi Ben thanks for being around from the beginning! Any weedkiller designed for lawns should tackle cloverm clover is typically an easier one to kill. I'm currently using weedol on my own lawn but there are others available. I uploaded a video last week showing how to make up a sprayer however I've also recorded one showing how to spray weedol.. but.. had a corruption happen during the export, and waiting on tech support to get back to me
Grest video Shaun., amazing result.. Can you tell me what seeds do you use for the overseeding and what compost for the top dressing?
Hi thanks! I'm not too particular on seed choices. Most lawns are a general amenity seed or I do also get a shaded seed from hurrells seeds but I'd be happy from other suppliers too. Compost again..b and q verve, wickes multipurpose or growmoor in purple bags from home bargains.. also fieldcompost.co.uk and choose field 4 is amazing stuff
Great video. Thanks!!
Thanks for watching!
See you have all those tools as it’s your business, just a normal home owner what tools can we get from our local diy place? Obv a rake, but anything else you can recommend? Looks great like velvet green carpet lol
Ahh thanks! I created alist of things the homeowner can use. Look for my video lawn care shopping list.. its pinned to the home page of my channel.. theres a pdf downloadable you can get.. here for any questions
Turfsolv does work. I used it this time last year and they haven't come back. We did several applications with 2 week gaps.
That's great to hear mate thanks for the comment
AMAZING
Amazing!!!❤
Thank you!!
Great video again. At 10:20 in the video you cover the lawn with 'top dressing' using some type of perforated garden roller. What is the proper name for this and where can we get them? (I have approx 800m2 lawn to dress and this tool looks so much easier)
Hi tha is for your comment. It's called the landzie compost spreader and you can find out more here www.gardenimports.co.uk/?ref=566 thanks
Great work chief!!can we scarify without the seeding process
Yes, absolutely.. jutd go very steady and slow to minimise any grass remnoval during the process.. if you go hard and rag it about its likely gonna tear some grass out too :)
Great video again. Love the end result. What bags of top soil/compost are you using in the green bags? And also, grass seed? Many thanks.
Hi its field number 4 compost, from fieldcompost.co.uk .. and just generic amenity seed 😊
Hi love watching this and picking up some tips. Question for you what weed killer kills horses tai.l I have Gallup at moment but I know you have to mix it with another one can you advise me
Il.not aware of any decent control weedkillers other than roundup but then that'll also kill the lawn. It's a topic I should revisit but sorry at the minute I dont have the answer
wow... my biggest issue is daisies and dandilions.. so this year killing those buggers...too many to dig out.
Good shout. Weedol for lawns will help
Subbed: a great video and very tidy work
Thanks for the sub! 👍👍👍
Thanks for sharing your videos on lawn restoration, great advice 👍
Just one question, we live in Perth in Scotland, and I was wondering what is the best time to scarify and overseed our lawn, now, in Autumn or should I wait until Spring?
Hi.. thanks.. I'd prob say spring now as you guys will get the colder weather earlier 😥
@@LawnRight thanks, greatly appreciated, I'll park the ol' scarifier up for the Winter!🥶
Great video! Can top dressing be done with just compost and a rake?
Absolutely can..or a broom 😊😊
proper job. ive never used TurfSolve. TA-19 is a great machine. mowing after 2 scarify passes too. what caused that green line previously? i noticed it was blended in after. great progress in 4/5 weeks. were you at Wyboston few years ago ?
Hi thanks! Sorry I've never been to Wyboston that I'm aware of. I may have passed close to there going to Yarmouth or further South on holiday but would have been in my own non work vehicle.. as for the green line not sure. Could have been a new drainage pipe then new turf or possibly something else
Do you find yourself having to explain a lot about the process and do the customers look worried after scarification etc but then it looks great weeks later.
Hi I always explain how it's going to look so there (hopefully) aren't any worried faces. I remember 30 years ago wokeing for a large franchise and they had a group of 7 or 8 customers in one cul de sac. One had it scarified and the franchise (a well known one) didn't explain how it would look. The next week all 8 cancelled
Excellent job What grass seed did you use thanks
Hi I think it was just a general amenity seed
I bought myself a Wolfgarten hand rake. Could you show us in real time the technique for using it. I think I need some practice. Thanks Shaun. Thumbs up from me.
Hi Lynne, just let it sit on the surface and drag it back and forth lightly. It should start taking some out. If you still have issues pop a new comment on any of my videos (else I may miss replies) and I'll see what I can do 😊
@@LawnRight Thanks Shaun. I'll try that. I think I was being a little heavy handed with it😃 practice makes perfect.
@@lynnereed5948 yes it can dig in when heavy
The results here are class. What sort of price should a gardener be charging us for a job like this?
A days labour really plus material costs. This was done in around 6 hours I think and it rained lol
@@LawnRight thank you bro. Subbed!
Great result - lots of work!!! Dude, you need a helper! Is scarified the same as dethatching?
Hi thanks.. yes I do! And yes its the same thing 😊
What a fantastic result. I wasnt expecting this, Wow. you were unlucky with the rain but it hasnt hindered the progress. Is that a different peat you are using ?
Hi it's a firm in the uk called field compost and this is their field number 4 option.. many thanks!
Hi Shaun, another great video mate. I’ve lived here for 9 years and I had a lawn care company come in 3 times a year to basically weed and feed and the lawns looked ok. But I retired last year and decided to have a go myself. Bought a Screwfix scarifier and set to work. It’s difficult to believe how much thatch came out , I was gobsmacked. It’s a mainly fescue lawn too . Is there a particular fertiliser you use ?
Keep the videos coming mate 👍
Hi! Good to hear you having a go. I've just started dusting a1 lawn spring summer fertiliser on my own lawn. I'll have video out on it soon. If you want a link you can access it via a pdf on my website lawnright.co.uk/diy/freebies/shopping-list/
Professional job!! Well done, it looks great. The lawn type looks spot on too, what brand or type of grass is this that you used?
Thanks! Just a generic amenity seed
Another cracking video. So informative. I've got my front lawn looking pretty good, but I've got a few clumps of what I assume is crabgrass that have appeared. Can you suggest what I should do? Apply a chemical or just dig them out and replace with a handful of seed and soil?
Hi.. replace is the answer, for now.. you can brush the blade sup and slice with a knife across the surface to gradually weaken them but its a long process
@@LawnRight why not just remove the clumps from the roots?
leigh hi sorry I think it's the way I typed my last reply.. you can replace them.. ie dig out and replace with soil and seed.. or you can do the slow winded way of weakening it over time.. sorry