Timelapse lawn renovation in a shady spot
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- Опубліковано 30 бер 2022
- This lawn renovation includes scarifying heavily, overseeding and topdressing. The garden is in a partially shaded area and struggles with leaves each winter.
When I arrived the customer had removed a number of patio slabs and asked me to seed under those. I hadn't anticipated this, so I did the best I could with what I had brought. Otherwise, I would have brought some additional topsoil in to bring the soil level up a little bit.
In this video, I mention using a Wolf Garten hand scarifying rake and also a compost spreader.
You can get the rake head here: amzn.to/3iReFMN and handle here: amzn.to/3tV9Jgr (these come with a 10-year warranty)
You can get the compost spreader here: www.gardenimports.co.uk/produ...
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THE RESULTS VIDEO HERE: ua-cam.com/video/lrb32EHq8-c/v-deo.html.
In this video, I mention using a Wolf Garten hand scarifying rake and also a compost spreader.
You can get the rake head here: amzn.to/3iReFMN and handle here: amzn.to/3tV9Jgr (these come with a 10-year warranty)
You can get the compost spreader here: www.gardenimports.co.uk/product/landzie-compost-peat-moss-spreader-24/?ref=566
I’m currently on my honeymoon in the Maldives looking out on the Indian Ocean… thinking about bloody grass and watching your videos!! 🤣 love them
Ahaaa!! I'd rather be in the Maldives 😁😁😁 enjoy!
@@LawnRight me too!
If he just concentrates on the front garden he'll be alright
You should throw your phone in the drink and enjoy your holiday pal
Watching UA-cam videos on lawn restoration….. not stones deep? Tut tut
I won’t do my lawn with the same method due to a lack of kit but your explanation of the principles is outstanding cheers for the info champion
Glad to help
Best lawn renovation video on UA-cam and I've watched tons. Straight to the point. Great tutorial
Thanks!
Wow, best vid for preparing and seeding for lawn I've ever seen! I love that mulch spreader! Great vid, thanx.
Thanks!
Thank god for your video , I was looking everywhere and all of them never get to the point on how to do it, you’re a life saver
Glad I could help 😊😊
I did this on our lawn last week with a fescue mix, fingers crossed it will take. Your videos are great and I thoroughly enjoy watching them. Stay safe fella, from Lancashire 👍🏻
Cheers matey! You too...
Welllll did it?
You explain the process so well.
Thank you :)
A great job Shaun ,I really enjoy watching these full renovation jobs. 👍
Thanks! Plenty more to come...
great video! thank you for linking your tools iv been looking everywhere for a compost spreader that is the right size for me. and that roller as well is nice. still gotta find one like that.
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Everything you teach is so clear and easy to understand!……. Good job!……
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I’m a house washer and landscaper by trade in America. I love seeing the small differences in how our brothers across the ocean do work. Cheers from Florida, may your business be prosperous.
Thanks.. ! You too!
Moved into a house where the garden wasn't touched for around 8 years. Mostly got it sorted, but the lawn is beating me. Thank you for a nice, simple video showing me exactly what I should do. Read up about it is all well and good, but seeing a pro actually do it is way better.
Thanks! Here to help!
Cheers from California. Getting ready to also renovate my lawn. Thanks for the vid, mate!
Any time!
Hi Shaun great video . Hope you keep us updated on the progress of that garden? Just purchased a Wolfgarten Scarifier on your recommendation. Can't wait to use it. Thanks for all your great tips and advice 👍
Hi.. yep will do. I'll be going back fo all.of these in the next couple of months so will provide updates asap. Yeah youll not regret the wolf garden.. make sure you get the handle..they do a wooden one and a plastic one.. the raking heads dont come with one unfortunately.. heres to a busy few.months!
Yes I've got a handle for the scarifier. Look forward to the updates 👍
Great Tutorial, very well described and understood well. Thank you for sharing.
You're very welcome!
As I’m starting to find…. I’m in a new build the lawn It’s full of stones! I moved into the house 6 months ago but soon after moving in I suffered Sepsis losing all my toes then a stroke for just for good measure. I love my gardening and this was my last move in my life and I’m started with a square lawn and that’s it. I’ve sat down on the lawn digging up a border and planted so many things. Everything’s come out lovely in Spring.
Now I’m starting the right hand side again with a little spade lol I’m determined not to let the garden be awful and so far I love it although I’m doing it sitting down and using my one good arm but I’m doing it. I had my heart set on a little green house but I have no family and no friends here!
I’m from Doncaster originally and my Son lives in Sprotbrough,,, and now I’m living in Worksop Not too far away … you sound as local as they come? Anywhere near Doncaster by any chance?
I’m watching your videos intently cos you offset some great advice and share a lot of knowledge on the subject I wish I could afford your help but things all went pear shaped and I lost my car, job, everything cos of my useless health problems. Keep up your good work I have subscribed to your channel!
Hi I'm so sorry for all your issues! Yes.. I'm in Donny, and more precisely also where your son lives
I'm in California my lawn is 40 years old and I have neglected to do anything for the last 5 years because of the droughts, we are having a bit of rain this year, yesterday I rented a power rake and I cleaned out a lot of dead stuff, I have a large bare area, I sprayed everything with round up and next week I'm going to start seeding, next week there's going to be a few rainy days, thanks for the tips.
Enjoy! Let me know how it goes
Ok
Lost my husband, so its me and the lawn (if you can call it that). Great video's feel more confident to attempt it
You can do it...one baby step at a time.. you got this!
Compost roller looks great what a breeze 👍
Oh yes it's a big time saver
This was fantastically informative!
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Used my Wolfgarten rake for the first time the other day - cracking tool!
Yes it's so much better than a springbok rake 😊💪💪
I second that
You are the best and love your videos
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Lovely clear explanation. I've now subscribed.
Thank you 😊
Nice one, good work! Going to try the Wolf tool
Thanks!
This video was so entretaining to watch!
🥰🥰 thanks!
Very nicely done!
Thank you! Cheers!
Amazing work.
Thanks! 🙏
Great video, to the point. Thank you!
Thanks!
Good job and very well explained
Thanks!
Very helpful--thank for sharing!
You're welcome 😊😊
Another great video 🙂
😊💪💪 thanks
Great video well explained thank you
Thanks!
Gone cold here frosty mornings, I've postponed my scarifying and seeding for a week or 2, but I'm all ready to start it.
I'm in for 3 renovations already seeded..I'm fairly optimistic itll be fine.. here...anyway as the frosts aren't really prolonged and deep just short lived things with temps increasing in the day
@@LawnRight Ah but it's your living, mine is just a hobby/interest and I do like nice warm weather for my gardening, that north wind would tear the hole off ya 😂 😃
@@Alpikerawlings 😁
Just amazing 👍
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U r awsome such a great job and explanation❤
Glad you think so!
It’s not uncommon for new build estates to illegally sell off the top soil, then the homeowners are left with poor quality soil riddled with stones and clay.
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The place looked so much better once the scarifier had been out......great reno job.
Thanks much appreciated!
@@LawnRight what is the difference between scarify and dethach and Aeration?
Good work mate !
Thank you!
Top videos cheers , we have ref added benefit of a dig that just likes to dig as well 😮😊
He or she can help..erm...
It amazes me they get you in to sort out a garden the size of a postage stamp!
💪😊 this is a long term customer who recently moved there and called me in to get it sorted 😊
Forgot to say, great job and love your videos 👍🏻
@@markjefferson7492 thanks 😁😁😁
Amazing Video
Thanks!
Solid video!
Thanks!
Will you be showing an update of what it looks like as it grows? Really hoping to see how it looks
Hi yes I will do. Either when I'm next there, or if the customer sends me some footage 😊
Great work be interesting to see this one in 4 weeks ….🍻🍻
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Excellent!
Many thanks!
Good renovation done there Shaun, thinking about buying the Landzie spreader as I see that helps a lot, I've got quite a big lawn and don't think that I'll do it by hand😁. Even It's a bit expensive though.
He he you do have a large lawn. I remember you telling me last year with regards fo red thread fungus😳😳
@@LawnRight yes I did I think that it has been resolved wait and see later on in summer.
Nice work
Thank you! Cheers!
nice one mate 💪👍
Cheers matey! Be good!
Really enjoy the videos and helpful explanations. Quick question re topdressing after seeding. When you’ve sometimes raked or used a lute on the top dressing how do you avoid not moving the seeds around too much?
Hi.. if theres still plenty of grass ill use a lute sometimes a rake.. but if it's almost all soil I dont bother. As you say itll just move around
👍🏻 Good job.
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Very nice
Thanks
Man that was sweet 👌👌👌👏👏👏
😊👍 thanks!
Thanks for your videos, so useful. I have a garden that gets sun and heavy shade. Any suggestion on what seed I should use?
Hi, definitely a shaded mix. I would overseed the whole lawn so it all blends in too... even so, you may still get issues as grass does need 3 hours minimum of direct sun to thrive. There are several varieties Ive not tried that claim to work extremely well but havent tried yet.. The only shade mix Ive tried is the hurrels HM5 mix
Nice Job there Shaun, That seeding I did a few weeks back which I said I'd keep you updated on had come through really nicely about an inch high now but just had a massive hailstorm come through with frost predicted for tonight I've everything crossed that it survives, so much for global warming! winter arrives in spring 🙃
Hi.. yes fingers crossed.. however I'm still pretty optimistic as it's not a deep prolonged frost and warms up pretty quickly.. hopefully..
Cracking video
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nice vid ... great job with the audio too. ty
Thanks 😊👍
I loved the compost spreader. Really nice bit of machine. I wish i had it doing my lawn. Do you have any video on thickening my lawn?
Yep ua-cam.com/video/fvEmC2jdMYY/v-deo.html 😊😊
Thanks Shaun. Another great video. You can really feel the transformation already. It will be great to see the effects in a few weeks.
You mentioned you couldn’t get the aerator to the back garden, but a bit of extra scarification could help? With aeration?
Good to see the compost lasting longer that the previous superfine compost material!
Many thanks
Hi.. sorry about that.. I meant it would help with germination. Being well scarified producing good deep grooves for seeds to Nestle into as opposed to being snugly kept safe inside an aeration hole 😊
Thanks for the video! Are there any particular seeds you would use in shade?
Hi I just choose a shady blend from my supplier hurrels seeds but there are plenty out there
Another great video and live results you get. Do you think though some lawns are beyond saving? Mine looks green but closer inspection its mainly weeds. Didn't know if best to dig all up and lay turf. Don't think it's ever had much done since the 50's when house was built
Hi all lawns can be saved 😊. That's the good news. Sometimes the simple things make such a big difference. Get a weedkiller on and fertilizer and raise your mower height for the rest of summer.. water twice a week deeply mornings.. come autumn the grass should be stronger, weeds gone, and all it may need is a scarify and aerate
@@LawnRight thanks for replying will def try as want lawn as main point in garden
Great tutorial! Recently moved in to a new house, grass was really nice last summer, but now after the winter is all mud and 3/4 of grass is gone with loads of moss. Bought a scarifier and aerator, so these will be first steps, but what to do to get rid of damp , so the mud does not return, do i put sand in before seeding ?
Hi sand or compost and some gypsum will help down the holes
Great video and thanks for sharing. Just a couple of questions.
Do you need to aerate with a garden fork?
Should you use top dressing or compost?
Hi thanks.. fork or aerator tool is optional but certainly helps.. I use some.thingto cover the seeds after.. I prefer compost multipurpose but topsoil would also be fine
good job, would have been nice to see lawn after a few weeks growth
Hi Matt, here is the update I carrie dout on this lawn ua-cam.com/video/lrb32EHq8-c/v-deo.html many thanks
Hi Shaun. Great Vid. Do you use any particular compost and hope much per square meter please ? Do you prefer that to top soil dressing ?
Hi I generally choose any multipurpose compost but have used b&Q verve in purple bags, growmoor from hoem bargains, and field 4 from fieldcompost.co.uk - very nice screened
would of been nice to see green grass,, (before and after) sHOT .
Will be going back at some point will pop a video on once I'm there.. hopefully next few weeks 🤞🤞
THANKS And thanks for posting the vid.@@LawnRight
Love the video thank you 😊 can I just ask laying compost over the seed is that OK to do it obviously is but does it not starve it of light ???
Hi it's totally fine.. The seeds germinate in the soil and then push through the covering
@LawnRight oh right that's really interesting to know thank you so much really enjoyed the video keep them coming . God bless you
Great video! Would you recommend anything specific for a new laid turf lawn to get it thicker and greener? Thanks very much 👍
Hi for new turf water regular fod first month then water twice a week deeply.. up the watering if it shows signs of stress.. mow 1 to 2 times a week just taking off the tops. That's about it.. you can add some seaweed from time to time and topdress with compost every now and then too 👍
@@LawnRight ah cheers, I've been told to give it grass feed, then told not to, and told to cut it and leave the cuttings on the grass and then told to collect them
@@terencecosgrove5526 so many views on it.. gets confusing ..
Hey mate, thorough video, enjoyed it a lot. I have a 25 square meter lawn that was in appalling shape when we moved in and I want it looking nice and lush. Could I expect a nice looking lawn by only thatching then seeding it? Are rolling it and adding the compost necessary because I do not have those tools
Hi.. So the more steps done the better the result.. Heavy rain or strong winds can blow or move seeds around.. You will get some germination though... You can shuffle feet over the surface to press them in a bit for a better result an dyou can scatter compost by hand and using a brush to gently work it in
@@LawnRight copy that, I’m looking forward to working on this sad lawn
Thank you for this video.
We moved in two years ago and the grass looks so dull, grows extremely quickly and doesn’t have much life to it.
I think this has encouraged me to give it a go.
Just wanted to ask, after using the aerator and planting the seeds you then used a compost. Am I able to use top soil or must it be a compost?
I hope the question makes sense.
Thank you
Hi Topsoil is fine 😊 I used it a lot before compost. Mainly compost nowadays to get some organic stuff in the ground at the same time
Thank you for responding!
I like what you did with that watermark. 👏
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Hi Shaun, great Reno.
Can you remember how many bags of compost did you use for this job?
Hi not exactly but I'd say around 4 or so
Great work. Looks amazing afterwards. What is the name of that spreader device you used (the large "drum" you dumped the soil and seed into)?
Hi its the landline compost spreader amzn.to/3IPjvqR
Any advice greatly appreciated, I have some bald spots on the lawn and I have tried overseeing and top dressing which worked but cosmetically but my new grass only rooted into the topsoil rather than going into the clay soil below, even after a few months it was the same, how do I get around this please, many thanks, keep up the great videos 😊
Hi 😊. I owuod heavily fork those areas deeply to aerate it.. Sprinkle a tiny bit of gypsum on and top dress with compost.. Repeat this a few times a year and will start to improve
Many thanks, you’re a gent 😊
Hi Shaun I've just scalified my lawn (-5) one pass. Should I put A1 Spring fertiliser down now or put seed now with top dressing with my Landzie?
Hi John, if it's looking like theres a few obvious bare spots then it would pay to put some seed down and a covering of soil of compost but if it's literally just "thinner" everywhere you can probably just get away without seeding and pop some fertiliser on.. if you do seed I would probably leave the a1 fert for a month, or if any just a very light dose on. Thanks
What’s the best grass seed to use ?
Great video thanks a lot !
For most lawns a general amenity is fine thanks
Good video thanks. I notice you spread compost on the ground before seeding, I didn't realise you could do this as I assumed compost was for beds and when I did a bit of reseeding I bought bags of topsoil which I think was recycled by the council, got to say I found it horrible stuff with loads of inorganic waste matter still visible in it! Should I be ok putting a bit of general purpose compost on my lawn?
Hi.. the compost went on after the seed. I think there was a spot near the end I missed and did by hand. I've used general multipurpose compost for a good few years now so I'd say yes go for it.😊
@@LawnRight Thanks! Yes sorry it was after, of course. I also can't see why a bit of multi purpose compost can't go ontop of a lawn, as long as it's not overdone makes perfect sense as it's rich in everything, thanks again for the video, I have a small north facing garden and this was very useful!
@@AM-td9jp ypure more than welcome 😊 going to be doing a lot more composting soon...
You must be knackered
Constantly 😁
Great video, very helpful. Just a question, what did you spray on the soil after rolling it?
Hi thanks. Its a recipe I've developed over a few years. Not essential but helps. Hoping to make it available this year to consumers. It's called emerald green
@@LawnRight ah ok thank you.
Are there any products I can use that are available now? I've literally just finished over seeding my lawn this weekend so anything that could speed up the process and help germination would be excellent.
@@fmcatenaccio423 hi of you've overseeded I'd be looking to keep off now and just let nature do its thing. Just need some nice weather and to keep the seeds damp as much as possible over next 4 weeks
Be good to see what this lawn looks like today
We got it back to lush and did an update.. but now It's awful.. the customer moved out and a family with dogs moved in.. I noticed it while treating next door.. not much grass left
@@LawnRight thanks for the update! My garden is the same shape and fence height, the left side is crap and liverwort/moss has taken over with very thin areas of grass throughout, the right hand is totally fine, i’m convinced not enough sun is the issue, but perhaps the turf and seed i’ve laid just isn’t suited for shady areas. Going to apply your methods in the video and hopefully have some success! what seed would you recommend for shady areas?
@@thelegand1 hi.. yeah def the shade sadly.. itll keep happening so it's all about good practises and aim to aerate regular, and overseed autumn and spring.. or at least spring .. any shaded seed will be fine theres so many out there these days 🤔🤔
@@LawnRight thanks again! Have a great weekend
Hi. Great vid. Which compost is best for top dressing?
Hi I dont have a favourite . I just go for any multipurpose compost that looks half decent. I've used b&q verve in purple bags many times.. home bargains compost and also field number 4 compost from a company called field compost. Thanks
Hi Shaun. With your help my lawn is looking good but in the last month I have a large patch of clover how do I get rid of it.
Hi weedol for lawns will work just fine amzn.to/3Kcxbxr
What stihl model is the strimmer . Mower and scarifier . Very good work 👏
Umm I think it's the fs480
Cheap land fill on the new builds - nice jon but the same will happen unless they learn to tend to it or have you back to feed it etc.
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I’m gonna hydro-seed my yard
Would be good to see a follow up for this renovation?
Hiya yes I will be going back there in the not too distant future so will shoot some footage thanks
Love this video! Where do you get your grass seeds from?
Hi mostly from hurrell seeds 😊😊
Hello, really enjoying your videos. Can you please tell me which gloves you use and why you would choose those gloves? Thanks in advance.
Hi I dont really have a favourite
How many grass seeds and compost you used on this size lawn?
Hi I honestly dont count the seeds.. I just use a bulk bag and put on what's needed. As for compost it was between 4 and 6 I think.. 40 litre bags
Can you advise what amount of seed you put down per sq meter? What seed and what compost was used ? Thanks
Hi just a regular shaded seed. This was from hurrels seeds but you can find shaded anywhere. Compost I generally use a multipurpose compost for most jobs thanks.. as for amount I just eyeball it leaving about 5 to 10mm between most seeds
Can you give an idea of how much you charge for this please? And any reason you chose to seed it instead of turf? Thanks
Hi all companies charge differently but for reference it was around half days work so it depends on material cost plus what company wants to earn. If you were getting someone in it would be at least £150.. went for seed due to cost saving. Typically a fraction of turfing cost. I've read and believe turfers charge around £10 to £15 a square metre
Is there an after for this one? Would love to see how it turned out
Hi.. yep! :) ua-cam.com/video/lrb32EHq8-c/v-deo.html
Great Video mate.
How much would you roughly charge for this, if you don't mind me asking.
My garden is a similar size, we moved in this time last year and the grass has turned into a mud swamp over the winter period.
I'm quite a practical guy as a result of my trade but I'm useless when it comes to sewing a lawn !
Depending on who is doing it, could be as little as £150 to maybe £300 other extras could be additional soil for example.. thanks!
Hi I’ve just bought a 2nd hand Scott’s drop spreader, what setting do you use on yours for when you’re sowing a new lawn and want to go over the area twice? Really would appreciate if you could reply. Cheers
Hi if its the same model as mine I open it to the max and walk over the lawn..I usually have to do it twice as it doesnt drop alot of seeds..
@@LawnRight brilliant, thanks again. Do you have a rough idea how many grams/m2 you try to aim for with grass seed or do you just put on plenty with 2 passes and it roughly works out right?
Ive never measured in 22 years. Always eyeballs.. naturally you dont want piles or seeds adjacent to one another.. I'd say maybe 5 to 10mm between each seed as an approximation
@@LawnRight legend👍
Great video interesting to know what compost/top dressing you use in bag form ??
Hi nothing special at all. Verve multipurpose compost on this video from b and q. Ive also used home bargains compost too
@@LawnRight oh ok never used verve before might give it a try thanks.
@@krs24976 recently I've been using field number 4 compost from a company called field compost. Its excellent but very fine and come sout of my landzie spreader a bit too fast
@@LawnRight I have the same spreader they really handy. And collects all the crap from in the bags you can find.
@@krs24976 yeah.. youll get a fair bit of crap in verve but test is good.. nice setup
I see a lot of American and Canadian gardeners use sand when leveling, scarifying, seeding etc. What are your thoughts on using sand instead of, or as well as, compost?
I feel it's great on golf courses and near the coast an will have a place in some situations but I usually aim for soil or slightly sandy soil
@@LawnRight Thanks for the reply 👍
how much does something like this usually cost to do? great video!
Hi half a days labour plus materials, that's with good machines.. each company will charge differently
I apologize for ignorance but I’m trying to finally have a decent yard but I’m confused on if I should just overseed or start completely over. I’m also confused on aeration, tilling or dethatching. Can you please help me out
Hi.. it all depends what you're starting with.. if you throw seeds onto earth or moss or old grass chances are it wont do very well . So often we dethatch or scarifyto create grooved in the soil..then when you throw seeds they can touch soil and stand a better chance of success..I usually also cover them with a thin layer of compost or topsoil to stop birds and wind moving them around.. finally keep them damp for a few weeks.. aeration helps if it hard and compacted... tilling isnt usually needed
@@LawnRight Thank you, I really appreciate all your knowledge and willingness to help others
is there a follow-up to this? would love to see the end result
Hi I will begging back a some point
Hello, what about the weeds? will they not come back through the new lawn? thanks.
Hi yes unfortunately they will. At some point once its established I'll put a treatment on