How to Overseed with a Split / Splice Seeder. Billy Goat Model: OS900SPH lawn overseeder
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- Опубликовано: 6 апр 2018
- How to Overseed with a Split / Splice Seeder. How to Seed lawn with Billy Goat Model: OS900SPH lawn overseeder
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Is your lawn sparse? I recommend you overseed with a split / splice seeder. I used the Billy Goat model: OS900SPH lawn overseeder. If you follow my steps in my video you will be able to use any overseeder using my steps.
Just remember, calibration is key. This video is second to the power rake I did last fall. This lawn was overrun with thatch. The owner had been leaving dead grass on the lawn for years thinking they were mulching. The dead grass allowed the rye and fescue to push out the desired Kentucky bluegrass. I purchased Barenbrug Kentucky Blue Grass in an effort to push out the rye and the fescue grass.
I'm going to Overseed with a Split / Splice Seeder. Billy Goat Model: OS900SPH lawn overseeder so I get better germination. This machine will put the seed 1/8" to 1/4" under the soil. This will allow the seed to keep wet during the germination period and increase the germination rate. 
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Thanks for watching today's video. Check out the description to see the products I used today. If you're looking for the best treatments for your lawn, check out my favorite products:
Fertilizer
🛒 Propeat Fertilizer
(Home Depot): tinyurl.com/vfmrs480
Yard Equipment
🛒 Sun Joe Scarifier and dethatcher (REQUIRES 12Gaugae Extension Cord)
Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2MPTHQG
🛒 12gauge 100ft extension cord
Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2MQ7hn3
🛒 Thatch Rake
Amazon (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/rimz6luc
🛒 Spyker hand held spreader
Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3jAMP6V
🛒 Levelawn
Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/31Ry6e9
🛒 Rain Gauge 10 pack
Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3dWEoQU
🛒 Thermometer (Taylor digital thermometer)
Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/30fvZ7v
🛒 FlowZone Typhoon 2V
Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3rH6ncR
DoMyOwn (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/423najqv
🛒 FlowZone Storm Backpack Sprayer
Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3aTOeSt
DoMyOwn (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/53g8qmog
🛒 Solo Handheld Sprayer 2 Gallon w/ fan nozzle
Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2O2ApHy
Herbicides for Cool Season Grass
🛒 Speedzone (For hard to kill weeds)
Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2UkBVpC
Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/y3emhy5a
🛒 T-Zone Herbicide (For hard to do weeds)
Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2ZWLy3L
Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/y4tqhy3o
🛒 Tenacity (Crabgrass and annual grass control)
Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2L9xzP0
Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/y2go983a
🛒 Non-ionic Surfactant (to be purchased with Tenacity)
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Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/y653upkf
🛒 Methylated Seed Oil Duo Stick (Purchase with quinclorac products like drive xlr8)
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🛒 Drive XLR8 Quinclorac (annual grass killer / crabgrass killer)
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🛒 Quinclorac 1.5L (annual grass killer / crabgrass killer)
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Herbicides Warm Season grass types (READ LABEL FOR GRASS TYPE / WEED TARGET)
🛒 Weed Free Zone (general weed killer)
Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3aPRdeB
Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/4tlraqeq
🛒 Dismiss NXT (annual grass killer)
Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3qbtBaB
Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/10xoaovn
🛒 Certainty (annual grass killer/crabgrass killer)
Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3d0Lt4c
Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/14o52u3i
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I hope you get this comment/message, I know this is an older video. I rented an aerator this past weekend and it was one brutal day of being dragged around the yard. Got it done but paid for it with my body lol.
How does this slit seeder handle? Is it a beat down?
Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. It's great to live in a day where we have the opportunity to research the heck out of something before diving into it. Remember the old days of trial and error? So much time and money wasted. Thanks again!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting. helps a ton and motivates me to do better.
I understand your discouragement with seeding for clients.
This year I will try doing all the steps leading up to a successful job for them but not put down seed.
My problems last fall were finding that folks balked at going to our city for a permit to water during the time the soil temperature was right and instead chose to not irrigate and hope the fall rains came early.
Which they did not.
Also I had issues selling the slower germinating mix that was for shade, even though it does way better in the rainy, low sun hours area I live in.
My saving grace was in a group of three homes, one man listened and wished to understand and his project came out the best of all and the other two homes front windows face his. 😀
I hear you loud and clear. getting people to understand watering is 70% the service is like pulling teeth. You may want to consider overseeding early winter and letting mother nature do the work. You'll get 30% or so seed dieback but you and your customers will still receive the benefits of the overseed.
Much to my other half's disgust I purchased an almost unused OS901SPH; I have 3-5 acres of lawn hence it made sense to me. I went a step further and purchased a chariot for it too; its a contraption also by Billy Goat, it has a couple of wheels and one can stand on the chariot especially for longer areas such as we have. Although I have the tine aerator, I often use this machine for aeration apart from its primary use as a slice seeder. You are dead right about calibrating the machine, it's so darn easy to get it wrong; don't pay too much attention to the rates on the label, they are a very rough guide at best. I love this machine but then I love all my toys.
Thanks for the through review. I am renting it this weekend, and this will save me an extra day of rental fees on trying to figure out how to use it.
You're welcome. if i were to do it again i would just purchase a sun joe dethatcher and scarifier. I'd use the scarifier and do multiple passes like I show in the video then put the seed down afterward. It is dramatically faster.
Excellent video Thanks.
you're welcome
Fast germination for KBG. That slit seeder is really cool never knew what one was honestly.
2 weeks was incredibly fast for kentucky bluegrass and we were all shocked at the results of the barenbrug product. The machine was interesting. I couldn't believe how many controllers were on it. But it made sense considering the machine was over 350lbs.
Like your videos
Thanks Lawnforce!!! Hope you kill it today!
Just discovered your channel and really like your videos. It would be great to see the “after” results of your hard work though.
Absolutely and couldn't agree more. That's the reason why I started the segment "this is my lawn".
Audio quality on point
Thanks!
We saw the installation of the seeds but we didn't see like a couple months down the road to see if it really worked by our eyes so that would be helpful take a video of the grass when it came up thank you
Wish I could help. This video is 7 years old.
Seeding mostly depends on seed to soil contact and proper watering. If one is lacking it disrupts the process.
Enjoy your videos very much. Only suggestion is using a mic wind muff. Keep posting content!
Thanks for the feedback! Mic muff is on the list of wants. It'll be much easier to get the appropriate equipment once I get monetized. I couldn't believe how back the wind feedback was on the video when I started editing it I was a little bummed out. and as long as people keep subscribing and liking my videos I'll keep posting content.
Love the info from your channel, one question, what is a realistic time frame to cover 1 acre using a cross pattern (two passes)? You mention the machine is slow and I would agree watching the video, specs I found specs on the web that states the machine will cover 20000 sq ft per hour (approx 1/2 acre), this seems to be an exaggeration, just looking for real world coverage rates, thanks.
Love the question. IT TAKES FOREVER. The machine crawls and there's no way of making it go faster. Those specs sound pretty accurate TBH. I was mentally exhausted because of how slow it was going, not the labor stress.
Excellent and informative vid! If I use this on bare ground will I still need to cover the ground afterwards? If so what material do you recommend? Also should I still run the roller over it? Thanks!
No you wouldn't need to cover it afterwards. it puts the seed into the ground and the roller helps push it in.
Very informative! I appreciate yours effort and time to create and share. I have a question though. The part of my lawn that I want to overseed doesn't have much grass growing at this time. Its mostly dying winter weeds, has been basically scalped, and the soil is pretty accessible now. I did apply an application of Dimension preemergent at about 2.5 lbs/1000 sq ft on 2/22/21 hoping to help prevent a major re-germination of crabgrass this coming summer. Its been almost three months now so hoping to get a reasonable reseed and germination. Whats your thoughts?
90 days is usually the life span of dithiopyr. you should be fine, especially by now ;) sounds like you have a great plan and i anticipate you'll do awesome.
I actually purchased one of these today. It was part of a lot I was after due to the fact that lot had a mower I was interested in. I have no clue what to do with it. There are a lot of things I needed worse than an overseeder. At least, I think....
Its valuable. You should get $1500 easy on the used market.
To see how your see is dispersing, do it over a driveway for about a 10 ft strip. You can then see what pattern is laying down. Sweep the seed back up and put it back in the hopper. A little dirt won't hurt a thing.
Good feedback
Do it over a tarp placed on a paved surface. After you make your passes, you can measure the amount of seed dispersed to see if it was dispersed at the correct rate.
I’m going to have to do this for my Nimblewill filled lawn now that I’ve killed it all.
Slay that lawn Brian!
@@pestandlawnginja I used the mechanical aerator instead. I tried the slit seeder but I couldn’t get it to move along like it should. I think the aerator did a great job anyway.
Thanks!
I used one of these this year when I overseeded TTTF and had the same issue. Terrible time trying to get the right flow. I was supposed to set at 4.5 and ended up using 7. I'll try a different machine next year...
They are a booger to get right! I love my sun joe. I use the scarifier instead and hand drop the seeds now. Works great!
@@pestandlawnginja I may get one of those next year, looks like a lot better option than renting the goat...
It's a great tool to have. I use it much more often than I ever imagined.
Spread the seed with a drop/broadcast spreader BEFORE you slit seed and then do the usual cross passes with the overseeder. Those feed buckets on most models are just bad news
I had the same issue. No seeds were dropping at the recommended setting.
hEY gINGA i HAVE A QUESTION. I bought a SunJoe dethatcher. Like the one you reviewed. I have really really bad lawn and im trying to get ready for the spring. I dethatched the lawn to break up all of the thatch. i raked up the debris and then layed down some seed. My question is...Will this be enough to promote growth or will i have to aerrate as well? thanks in advance
Joe! Should be sufficient. Just focus on getting that seed to germinate
Did you apply some sort of soil conditioner or sand to cover the new seed slightly??? Loved your videos!!! Like to get your company info. Keep posting videos and Thrower Down!!!😎👍👍👍
Thanks for the comment. I did not do a top dressing on this lawn. The idea behind the machine is that it helps "inject" or plant the seed 1/8" to 1/4" deep into the soil so you don't need to top dress. The company I work for is www.myallgreen.com . Just to be upfront we do not provide these types of service. Our focus is mainly pest control and lawn fertilization and weed control.
Thanks for the feed back. Your videos are awesome. I'll be calling on you for some advice if that's ok? I'll check out your web site to get more detail. Thanks!
Anytime!!! Have a great weekend.
When is the best time of year to overseed? I want to do a KBG overseed this year.
IMO april is the best month. KBG takes about 4 to 7 weeks to properly germinate. Takes longer to get the rhizomes to set in properly. Blade growth takes another month or so. Its so slow to establish. Once it's in its good to go. I've had good luck putting seed out over the winter and doing over seeds. Sure I've had some die back but mother nature comes through and takes care of the process as she feels. Has worked for me well.
Wondering if I should dethach before using this machine or does it do the dethaching and seeding at the same time? I live in Washington and wonder if I should wait until Fall or do it now in April.
I prefer to dethatch first to remove debris. helps the seed germinate and find the sun better.
Would it benefit to aerate before using a splice seeder? That way it breaks up the plugs and provides a bit of a top dressing?
There is a little benefit due to tilling the soil. the slit seeder does a great job covering the seeds. good question.
need to reseed my lawn, and thought about using a slice seeder. Problem is I have has preemergent sprayed that is supposed to last the whole summer. Is there anyway to get the new seeds to germinate? Will the slice seeder break up the barrier?
Slice seeder will break the barrier. Lemme know how it goes
How well does the grass seed get into the slits. It looks like the seeds drop before the slits are cut. Is this correct. I wonder how many seeds get damaged by the blades. What's your thoughts and experience. Getting ready to our base one of these this coming Friday. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I didn't like the slit seed slicer. I much prefer to use a scarifier like the sun joe, rock and rocker, or the ryobi aerator. One way or another you should always remove debris off the soil surface and this machine in this video does not do that.
To answer your question the seeds worked into the channels well, the seeds remained undamaged. the machice worked as its supposed to but was very slow. Hope that helps.
Can you use a seeder like this when you have an irrigation system? Just worried about puncturing lines. Thanks!
Yes you can! The machine digs slits about 1/4" into the dirt. if you're at all concerned mark your sprinkler heads
Why do overseeders have the rake behind the seed hopper? Doesn't that mean the seeds will drop in front of the rake hence the seed will be dropping first and missing the rake holes?
no, the tillers are behind the hopper
I just rented this machine a couple months ago and I had a hard time getting the depth set. Did you experience any problem with that? My lawn is not very level either so I have some places where it didn't slit at all and no new growth there. Overall it did pretty good though...
Figuring out the depth was not fun at all hahaha. Took me a while to figure out. The issue is the blades or disks get worn down after every use. So the set it and forget it guide isn't accurate in the slightest. Definitely the most frustrating part. I had to keep testing output for about an hour before I got it dialed in. Since I was crosshatching I wanted to be between 2.5 and 3lbs of grass seed per 1000ft2. If I were to do it again I would have run the machine then hand spread the seed afterward.
Like the vids what are the pros and cons of overseeding vs slit seeding
better seed to soil contact with the slit slice seeder. You can do the same thing with the sun joe scarifier
Pest and Lawn Ginja not a great selection here. True value baby. lol
@@pestandlawnginja what is the best way to get a soil sample
So what was the final settings? Deepest level on depth and 4.5 and the volume. Was that setting kept for the cross hatch seeding. That was 4lbs/thousand
I may or may not be renting this exact machine next week. Thanks. (Subscribed)
I was at a 5.0 to a 5.5 on my final passes. Keep in mind I was putting putting down 5lbs of seed per 1000ft2. I used the deepest setting and kept the setting on the crosshatch the same. If I did it again I would be tempted to use the split splice seeder with zero seed in it and run the machine then hand spread the seed (use a spreader)
This is a great observation Lawn Ginja! I recently overseeded with the Classen but to be honest I was a bit disapointed in the overall mechanics of the machine. Nothing against the Classen either, I believe all slit seeder/overseeders basically operate the same way - basically cutting slices in the ground (like a detacher) and then dumping a little seed on top. Before I knew how they worked, I was thinking that I the machine would actually be depositing seed 1/8" into the soil. SOME of the seed may land in the slots the machine digs, but I would say 5-15% were buried and the rest just landed on top of the soil. That made me think, as you did Ginja, well damn that was a huge pain in the ass manhandling that machine. Why not just rent a detachter and the let the knives of that machine do the exact same job (with no seed) and then come back over with broadcast spreader to lay down the seed. MUCH quicker, and roughly the same results with a low percentage of the seed landing directly into the slots, but stlil worthwhile if the soil is already ready. The big thing is once you go over it with broadcast spreader, then take back side of a leaf rake and lightly work the seed into the soil. Also, because renting equipment, reserving for a special date, driving far distances, is a royal pita, could we not just buy this for $110 and use the scarifyer function to get soild prepped in place of www.amazon.com/Sun-Joe-AJ801E-Dethatcher-Collection/dp/B01FEATL2I
You're giving me PTSD hahaha. It was painfully slow. I think overall it took me about 3 hours to do 7,000ft2. I'd say I got better seed bedding than you did with the machine I had. I think the primary issue I was having was the speed of the machine and it's my belief that the flails were needing to be replaced. Most likely ground down to the point you couldn't use the depth setting. The last go around I used my aerator and aerated 3 passes and dropped the seed. It worked really well.
Would it make sense to dethatch before doing this? I have looked to renting one of these but it seems like it dethatches as it seeds. But in my mind, I wouldn’t want any thatch covering up my seed impeding sunlight and growth, so I don’t understand why these machines dethach and seed at the same time, seems counterintuitive.
absolutely! dethatch first for sure. this machine is really just tilling, it technically breaks the thatch layer. but removing the excess debris will help the seed thrive.
Interesting choice of seed in this video that no one else seems to recommend, and you know what I noticed about the barenbrug? Its rated NUMBER ONE in regional NTEP trials for my region! Everyone seems to really push the popular seeds like midnight and award kbg, but as it turns out it's only middling performance for my region. I recommend everyone check out the NTEP seed trials. I just wish it wasnt $300 a bag for this stuff. Any ideas where I might be able to find a 10 or 20 pound bag? I'm overseeding my lawn this fall, was thinking about getting the Jonathan green black beauty seed, it's about 1/3rd the cost even though it's a seed mix. But apparently a very good seed mix where the tall fescue leaves actually have similar appearance and lead size to the kbg.
I just dethatched my lawn yesterday, going to do pre em today, and I'm still torn on if I should skip the slice seeder for when I overseed or just do a double pass core aeration and maybe a second dethatch just to mix in the seed on the surface and beat up the soil enough, hoping that alone creates good seed to soil contact. I've also seen some guys use the slice seeder without putting grass in the hopper and just using it to open up the soil. Any thoughts on how you would do this again?
If you watch my Tenacity Lawn series on the playlist you'll see I had really good luck doing a triple aeration pass and over seed. It's coming along nicely. If I used the slit slice seeder I would use the machine just to do the gooves and then I would overseed. It was a pain in the butt to use and calibration was really tough. Here is a link to barenbrug where they list suppliers across the nation.
www.barusa.com/professional-turf/where-to-buy-2
@@pestandlawnginja thanks for the reply, I appreciate the insight on this! Just sounds like those slit seeders are going to be more trouble than it's worth. Looks like aeration will get good results too and then I wont have to rent multiple machines then. I dethatched my lawn for the first time yesterday and I'm totally beat today. Including clean up time, it took me probably 4 hours! I want to make the seeding process as simple as possible, while still getting acceptable germination rates. I'll be seeding into an existing midwest lawn with a blend of a bunch of junk I cant even identify lol. Hopefully tenacity combined with a heavy overseed should crowd out whatever is currently in there. That's the hope at least. Anyway this post is getting long again lol thanks again and keep up the great videos!
Thanks bro. Good luck. watch my tenacity series in the playlist
Ginja,will it work for warm season grass seed?
yes! you may want to consider a verticutter. verticutter will also remove the dead debris.
Would you use this machine on a healthy, thick and well-established lawn? That’s where mine is at now and generally do core aeration and rotary spread over seeding, annually.
IMO this machine does great in all applications. Is it necessary on a lawn that is lush and thick... nah. I wouldn't do it. It was a lot of work. The machine runs slow. I like your idea of the aeration and over seeding annually. Its a great practice and works.
What do you think about the Home Depot model overseeder Classen is that a good overseeder machine for rent
I've only had the pleasure of looking at one, not using one. My thoughts are it will work just fine assuming you take the time to calibrate the machine. That was my disfunction. It took me about 30min to get it calibrated to put out 5lbs of seed per 1000ft2.
I rented the Classen from Home Depot this past summer. With the seed gate completely open I could not get the seed to spread (it would flow about 1" of seed then stop dropping). That combined with the machine throwing the belt twice while using it made me swear off the Classen machine. The experience was so frustrating that I went out and bought a used Billy Goat similar to this one. I rent every year so it seemed like the logical course.
Which depth setting did you end up with?
It's been so long I dont remember. Pretty sure it's in the video
It looked like the Seeds were Tested 2.5 Years before you bought the bag.
I don't know if seed goes bad,so to speak & fails to germinate,but I won't
buy seed tested more than 6 to 8 months before use.
What is your experience ?
Good call on the grass seed date! We've used several bags of the same batch and had good success rates with the germination.
You should always do a germination test before sowing. Put approx 30 seeds on a damp doubled up piece of kitchen towel. Fold the towel to cover the seeds, put in an open plastic bag and leave it in a warm place. The seeds should germinate in 5-10 days. You can then judge the germination rate and also check the seedlings for fungal infection. If the germination rate is less than 60% complain to your supplier, or if the seed is old stock just sow more seed to make up the difference.
how late can you over seeding in fall. Manassas,VA.
within 30 to 60 days of the first frost.
thanks Ginja. Keep up the good work.
Is the speed variable on that machine?
slightly. goes from snails pace to man walking on a freshly sprained ankle pace
Can you core plug and power seed together?
Not sure I know what you mean
Normally when I core aerate I put my seed out with a broadcast spreader. I was wondering if you core aerated first then followed it with split/splice seeder? In theory all the seed should be in contact with the soil and fertilizer should be able to get deeper in the soil.
@@mattberry8716 yes. It's a little overkill imo. Be quicker to use a scarifier imo. It wont go down as far as the aerator but in my experience the slit slice seeders are super slow
What’s the difference between this Barenbrug turd blue vs the Barenbrug Kentucky blue kbg50plt? I see the kbg50plt for 161 per 50 pounds. Is that a good deal/correct seed?
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The hgt turf blue pro has barvet and basseratti blends.
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Do you have Apple Pay/eBay can tip that way. I see some cheap fertilizer for sale. But I’m not as technical as you are. They have 2 available. 19-3-6 the other is 33-2-10. Which one would I use and when? Which ones just an all around one? I can nab them for 15$ a bag for the 33-2-10 50LBS and 20$ a bag for the 19-3-16.
Ryegrass and tall fescue were taking over? Those grasses don't spread.
They do seed and spread when mowed
Where can I get this Barenbrug seed type?
amazon carries both the rtf fescue and the bluegrass. that may be your best bet
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NP24Z6U/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00NP24Z6U&linkCode=as2&tag=pestandlawngi-20&linkId=712f0d0a5b8ede246a3517b59a676e6d
Wow $323! For 50 pounds! That's a lot of doe! Hey whats the difference in the fescue you were getting rid of in the lawn and the type ur saying is for sale on Amazon?
A reasonable price IMO would be between $150 and $200. There are different types of fescue that range from fine to broadleaf. The RTF is a self repairing fescue. It shoots rhizomes, tail clipping, under the ground and forms a new blade of grass. This allows the grass to thicken up and self repair. The blade thickness is similar to Kentucky Bluegrass. It has 20" roots and is more tolerant of shade and heat than kentucky bluegrass.
What is the name of your company and what city are you located in?
Hi Todd. I work with a company called All Green. There website is www.myallgreen.com
Sweet hat what kind
It's our company logo
Pest and Lawn Ginja where can I buy
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all muffed up now my friend. this was a very old video
I used a sunjoe dethatcher and scarifier to till dirt spreader for seed and topdress compost thin layer/not much or enough and roller to press seed in better water for three wks and didn’t get much germination or results.
Looking for a slit seeder that injects for better results and puts seed into existing dirt without having to topdress.
That’s how found this video.
This doesn’t seem any diff then what I did with sunjoe.
How do I get seed to work and work well?
great questions. check my playlist, i have a series on when i killed my lawn and seeded from scratch.
This is oversees only.
In future I do a new lawn and then once established I would oversee that lawn.
So looking to find better way to inject seed into dirt so it works
Ginga that lawn is screaming at me. It seems fairly cold there. I would have cut it very low to get out most of that dead grass and then I would have dethatched it and core-aerated it AND fertilized it with a quick fast-release nitrogen and THEN I would have waited 1 week and used your reseeder.
Great suggestions fred. All of which were done.
@@pestandlawnginja good for you! Thx.
you're welcome
Couldn’t hear half of what you were saying 😢
I'm so sorry! I didn't realize the wind was picking up on the microphone until after I shot all the video. frustrating I know. I'll do my best to not let that happen again. Have a great day. Thanks for commenting and trying to watch my video.
Wind in the microphone ruined your video! :(