For patching bald areas. Put good soil in a wheel barrow with good seed. Soak it and cover for 3 days with cardboard or whatever you have. Take that soil and mix it with existing soil. Germination in a day or two and it gives less time for birds to pick the seed out. Been working for me for 10 years
I love your videos and watch them often. In this case it would have been nice if you had shown us the end result, Did the grass grow over the patches where you seeded?
I have referenced this video several times over the past couple years. It's so to the point and NONE of the other vids I watched or things I read suggested covering the seed. You're the best! Thanks.
I have reseeded my yard 3 times in 2 months. Our neighbors yards look great! The wind has blown all the seed I put down into their yard! I gotta try the cloth!!!
From 20 years ago, I saw the left side of my house on the fence completely covered by bitter melon. The fruit was yellowish-green and the inside was red goop with these seeds that appeared like beady beans. Fruit grew from tiny branches in the most beautiful, unique leaves which ranged in color from yellow to brown to red to green. Although into the month of August, I had to cut the plant from the fence because it had grown too big for it. I had never tried the bitter melon but it was said to be tasty but bore many negative side effects.
Just used your advice and tips to fix the patch in my backyard where the pool was. I love the frost mat idea and the person who helped me at Menards was impressed. I’ll update in a week with out germination goes!!! Thanks!
Oh thank you so much for this video it was a God send. The harvest guard tip was the best tip on keeping the grass safe from wind and direct sunlight that is so hot during the summer heat when the grass is starting to come up.
Oh Thanks! This is so helpful! That thin Harvest cloth is a great idea - so much better than straw and it covers better - the birds & squirrels here would have all eaten up before anything had chance to sprout!
Very, very helpful. I have to reseed areas in my lawn and you answered questions about grass seed especially how long it keeps as long as it's kept dry. I will look for Harvest Guard or something similar. Thank you.
Thank you for your video. I've been struggling with my back yard since it has a lot of trees. Bought some shade seeds and followed your advice, wish me luck :)
I have Bermuda grass that is dying in the shade but next to it my whole front yard is Zoysia so I’m trying to find a good looking grass to put in the shaded areas in between the zoysia and Bermuda grass without it looking like three way different kind of blades of grass there what do you suggest?
Use peat moss mixed with grass seed in a large container or barrel add water to get mix damp and cover with plastic then sit it out in the sun and after a week or so all the seeds will germinate in container then spread over lawn. Use enough peat to cover lawn, kind of calculate the seed to peat ratio
Thanks for the introduction to Harvest Guard. It would protect new seed from birds I would think. It would be nice if we could see an “after” of the repair. I’m sure it turned out as you expected. Steve, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
You dont actually need to put anything on top. I seeded a ton of bare spots in my lawn. Laid down the seed and went over it with a roller about 1/3 full. My lawn looks great!
Hey Laura this is the 1st time I've heard of this fabric Being used to plant grass I have tried sod in the past and then went to see I am better off with seed versus sod.
Lovely video. What type of grass is originally there? I'm trying to identify what my backyard grass is, may be rye grass. When reseeding is it okay to mix grasses, or would it work best to stick with what already is growing? You mentioned your Kentucky and rye grass mix is nice, but the greens are different colour.
I looove your videos. So thank you so much for that. I also have a question. Our backyard is full of weeds, the ones that have such a deep rooting system under the ground. All you see is weed vs grass. The previous owner never maintained it and it's been one year we are out our new house, and I really want to make our lawn look nice, no weed and fresh grass, but I don't know what to do with all those weeds, and it's so time consuming to pull them out one by one, it's a lot of them. What do you suggest for these kinds of lawns. What can we do to efficiently kill the weeds first and then start with applying grass seeds all over. Any suggestions?
Yay. I’m glad you don’t have to layer it with soil. My teen daughter was spreading the seeds for me but didn’t do the soil on top. I was worried for a while. Thanks, for the info.
zone 6 Thank you . Thank you Thank you . I have had trouble seeding because of the large number of birds, ducks, geese and whatever that use our yard as their nesting grounds every spring. I am glad to know what kind of grass to use also.
I would spade the area, possibly replacing the soil since that might be the subsoil that you are dealing with. If you patch in cool weather, you can cover with clear plastic to keep the birds from eating the grass seed.
Just thrown the seeds on and water regularly. Seed at right time. You really don't need any cloth or anything like that. Keep it simple...it works. The birds will take a few seeds so put loads down, they will germinate if watered regularly.
Laura> Since I am new to your Channel I am going thru some of your Highlights. I love grass. We did a big project during the summer with a Contractor. We have a lot of good grass so he came out and said to Aerate & Seed but the grass up in Front & Side we couldn't do that so that is what he was going to do. He sprayed the existing grass to die. Then he graded & smoothed down all the small hills. We had him put a really great RainBird Controller that I have now on my Cell Phone. Yes> I know he has me hooked right! We moved here in Spring 2014. So up in Front we changed out the Nelson heads & put Rain Birds on. Way better! He planted Kentucky/Rye Grass. OMG! You ought to see it! It is so beautiful!
Birds 🦅 eat most of my seeds but i m going to try Harvest Guard . Thx My lawn never grows - I put in seeds last year with soil in Oct aiming would grow this summer time as per neighbourhood gardener but did not work. Is it my seeds ? I used Pennington Smart Seeds from HD
thicker!!!! always cover the seeds! why? stand over te seeds you dropped , set your hose on shower , now start watering your seeds and hold up the hose as high as you can. seeds will always bunch up, that’s why you cover the seeds with soil , i stomp on it, wait what?? you cover it with a mesh cloth but doesn’t let water through??? how does the seeds shell crack open when your not watering them, that’s a miracle product
Exscelent work i am living in Karachi Pakistan temp here In summer is 35 to 40digree. In summer digest which type of grass is goo for here I have American grass (here we called ) all ready it burn in every Sumer difficult to mentain
For patching bald areas. Put good soil in a wheel barrow with good seed. Soak it and cover for 3 days with cardboard or whatever you have. Take that soil and mix it with existing soil. Germination in a day or two and it gives less time for birds to pick the seed out. Been working for me for 10 years
What's considered good soil though? I have dry dirt in my ground lol...
Yes same here. What's considered good soil
Would like to know if you have a preferred brand/kind that you could get at HD or Lowes or garden center!
@@kaymure a good bag of humus/top soil mix, or even a basic top soil will do the trick.
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I love your videos and watch them often. In this case it would have been nice if you had shown us the end result, Did the grass grow over the patches where you seeded?
Would have loved to see a "after" video of how it grew in.
I have referenced this video several times over the past couple years. It's so to the point and NONE of the other vids I watched or things I read suggested covering the seed. You're the best! Thanks.
Going through old videos. You answer ALL my questions. So grateful
I was hoping for an after picture, but this was so helpful thank you!!!
Seriously, this thread is useless without time-lapse!
I have reseeded my yard 3 times in 2 months. Our neighbors yards look great! The wind has blown all the seed I put down into their yard! I gotta try the cloth!!!
Funny! XD
TiredAsAMother hahaha My grass seeds blew into my neighbor's yard also. Their grass seeds grew and mine didn't.
Funny. Blown to neighbor. He is happy.
Great video, thanks for sharing! What brand shower head is that? I love it, it seems to give off lots of water!
This was nice, helpful and simple. Us everyday people can do this 👍
From 20 years ago, I saw the left side of my house on the fence completely covered by bitter melon. The fruit was yellowish-green and the inside was red goop with these seeds that appeared like beady beans. Fruit grew from tiny branches in the most beautiful, unique leaves which ranged in color from yellow to brown to red to green. Although into the month of August, I had to cut the plant from the fence because it had grown too big for it. I had never tried the bitter melon but it was said to be tasty but bore many negative side effects.
I love the cover idea. Do you have a video with the results?
Would seed soaking increase the speed of growth of grass seed ??
I’m looking at my patch that I will be working on today. Thanks. 🤗😎🦋
Just used your advice and tips to fix the patch in my backyard where the pool was. I love the frost mat idea and the person who helped me at Menards was impressed. I’ll update in a week with out germination goes!!! Thanks!
How is your grass doing? I'm in zone 4 and need to fix some patches. Wondering how well it works with the cloth.
Any tips on the best time of year sow grass seed? Thanks for the video!
How is the grass doing??? An update would be awesome!
It's a flower bed now.
Excellent video! Thank you so much.Can't
wait to give my sad neglected lawn some tlc.Fingers crossed.
Oh thank you so much for this video it was a God send. The harvest guard tip was the best tip on keeping the grass safe from wind and direct sunlight that is so hot during the summer heat when the grass is starting to come up.
Oh Thanks! This is so helpful! That thin Harvest cloth is a great idea - so much better than straw and it covers better - the birds & squirrels here would have all eaten up before anything had chance to sprout!
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Very, very helpful. I have to reseed areas in my lawn and you answered questions about grass seed especially how long it keeps as long as it's kept dry. I will look for Harvest Guard or something similar. Thank you.
Thank you! Love all your videos!
good tip on the harvest guard never knew about that.
Im going to soak my seeds this time Im so tired of fail fail fail. What do U think about soaking grass seed ?
Nice touch with Harvest-Guard protecting. Seedlings.Can I water through Harvest-Guard? Thank you
Thank you for your video. I've been struggling with my back yard since it has a lot of trees. Bought some shade seeds and followed your advice, wish me luck :)
Thank you! Perfect timing for me!! I’m not sure when you made this video but I’m in need of it now!
I like to cover grass seed with grass clippings, keeps it MOIST until it takes hold and goes away on its own.
moist
Your video was very helpful. I learned I can use Harvest Guard over the patchy area I just seeded last week. Thanks!
So how did this reseed turn out? I would love to know how it worked out! 🌻🌻🌻
You are amazing! Love your videos I have learn so much with you. Thank you! PS. I love your hair.
II have learned so much from you,I’m about to plant some grass seed in some patches,your advice is so helpful thank you.
It was lovely, informative, and educational watching your tutorial...Thank You!
Do you have an update video to the patchy grass?
I have Bermuda grass that is dying in the shade but next to it my whole front yard is Zoysia so I’m trying to find a good looking grass to put in the shaded areas in between the zoysia and Bermuda grass without it looking like three way different kind of blades of grass there what do you suggest?
Use peat moss mixed with grass seed in a large container or barrel add water to get mix damp and cover with plastic then sit it out in the sun and after a week or so all the seeds will germinate in container then spread over lawn. Use enough peat to cover lawn, kind of calculate the seed to peat ratio
This was so helpful ❤😊
Perfect timing! I’m in the process of repairing a patch of grass where the previous owner had a trampoline....ugg 😂
Do you water over the harvest guard or pull it back each time?
Do you remove the Guard to water and then put it back?
Very much helpful. Much better than the videos I have viewed. Thanks for your help.
Thanks for the introduction to Harvest Guard. It would protect new seed from birds I would think. It would be nice if we could see an “after” of the repair. I’m sure it turned out as you expected. Steve, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Always keep your seed moist 👌🏻
You dont actually need to put anything on top. I seeded a ton of bare spots in my lawn. Laid down the seed and went over it with a roller about 1/3 full. My lawn looks great!
What to do with bald patches in St. Augustine grass?
this looks easy to do, thank you for the video
Hey Laura this is the 1st time I've heard of this fabric Being used to plant grass I have tried sod in the past and then went to see I am better off with seed versus sod.
You were super informative. Thank you green hands
Lovely video. What type of grass is originally there? I'm trying to identify what my backyard grass is, may be rye grass. When reseeding is it okay to mix grasses, or would it work best to stick with what already is growing? You mentioned your Kentucky and rye grass mix is nice, but the greens are different colour.
thanks! always just what I need
do u have an update on this?
Nice video and well explained.
You continue watering the area covered? You dont take that cover off for the next 5 to 7 days?
Why did you use compost as oppose to top soil? Just trying to figure some things out myself.
Keeps the birds off as well, I think that is the biggest benfit
Really good, informative video - I'm going to be doing some patch sowing today and this was exactly what i needed to watch 👌🌱
Is Pete moss another alternative instead of that white cloth layer?
So where’s the after??????? Or two weeks later video......
I looove your videos. So thank you so much for that. I also have a question. Our backyard is full of weeds, the ones that have such a deep rooting system under the ground. All you see is weed vs grass. The previous owner never maintained it and it's been one year we are out our new house, and I really want to make our lawn look nice, no weed and fresh grass, but I don't know what to do with all those weeds, and it's so time consuming to pull them out one by one, it's a lot of them. What do you suggest for these kinds of lawns. What can we do to efficiently kill the weeds first and then start with applying grass seeds all over. Any suggestions?
Very helpful and just in the right time. A huge thank you.
It's late August. Can I do this now or should I wait 3 or 4 weeks?
Brilliant idea covering with fleece
I’m in South New Jersey and we are getting down to the 20s and 30s at night still. Should I wait until it gets a little warmer.
20s and 30s , Lass that is what we call tropical here in Scotland.
Yay. I’m glad you don’t have to layer it with soil. My teen daughter was spreading the seeds for me but didn’t do the soil on top. I was worried for a while. Thanks, for the info.
Does that harvest guard help keep weeds seed from growing in bare areas where u had put seeds ?
Seems like good advice. In the future, it would add more credibility to show the results a couple weeks after.
straw works perfectly well on top of the seed....just buy it from a local lawn care supplier not a chain store...
zone 6 Thank you . Thank you Thank you . I have had trouble seeding because of the large number of birds, ducks, geese and whatever that use our yard as their nesting grounds every spring. I am glad to know what kind of grass to use also.
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Thank you. I will go get some cover guard.
I would spade the area, possibly replacing the soil since that might be the subsoil that you are dealing with.
If you patch in cool weather, you can cover with clear plastic to keep the birds from eating the grass seed.
How come these videos never show after pics or footage
Thank you for the simple but useful information. May God bless you.
Thank you for sharing this is awesome and to the point !!
Can i do seeding during summer?
Why do people do videos without the updates? It’s like doing a video for the sake of doing a video. Show the spot now.
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Is the Harvest Guard plastic or cloth??????????
Just thrown the seeds on and water regularly. Seed at right time. You really don't need any cloth or anything like that. Keep it simple...it works. The birds will take a few seeds so put loads down, they will germinate if watered regularly.
Blue eyes! Cool grass planter.
Hello, I'm from a warmer area in Jamaica, what grass seed is. Est for me to use?
how much watering is recommended? i never know how much water to put? should it look muddy-ish a bit? thanks
10 minutes for 10 days.
It would be nice to see the before and after for comparison
Is burmunda grass good for lawn?
Can I use burlap instead?
Laura> Since I am new to your Channel I am going thru some of your Highlights. I love grass. We did a big project during the summer with a Contractor. We have a lot of good grass so he came out and said to Aerate & Seed but the grass up in Front & Side we couldn't do that so that is what he was going to do. He sprayed the existing grass to die. Then he graded & smoothed down all the small hills. We had him put a really great RainBird Controller that I have now on my Cell Phone. Yes> I know he has me hooked right! We moved here in Spring 2014. So up in Front we changed out the Nelson heads & put Rain Birds on. Way better! He planted Kentucky/Rye Grass. OMG! You ought to see it! It is so beautiful!
TY for the tips! 😎🌞🌻
Why compost and not just topsoil?
Very helpful video! Thank you!
Birds 🦅 eat most of my seeds but i m going to try Harvest Guard . Thx
My lawn never grows - I put in seeds last year with soil in Oct aiming would grow this summer time as per neighbourhood gardener but did not work.
Is it my seeds ?
I used Pennington Smart Seeds from HD
thicker!!!! always cover the seeds! why? stand over te seeds you dropped , set your hose on shower , now start watering your seeds and hold up the hose as high as you can. seeds will always bunch up, that’s why you cover the seeds with soil , i stomp on it,
wait what?? you cover it with a mesh cloth but doesn’t let water through??? how does the seeds shell crack open when your not watering them, that’s a miracle product
Appreciate the video. Thank you!
Exscelent work i am living in Karachi Pakistan temp here In summer is 35 to 40digree. In summer digest which type of grass is goo for here I have American grass (here we called ) all ready it burn in every Sumer difficult to mentain
very helpful video, thank you for posting!
Thanks for the information. Suggestions - Wear protective gloves when doing yard work...
what's the grass name
Results?
This is quite a young lady, she put on a great video.
Thank youuuuuu!!!!
Good video! So the harvest guard would be effective against birds eating the seed.
Very good video thk u 👍🏻watching from UK will u put update after thks xx
Perfect video with all the information I needed explained by a stunning woman.thanks very much. Liked and subscribed!
Beautiful eye color!