Check out how I completely transformed my backyard from weeks to a lushes grass lawn. This how to grow grass #short shows the process in short form detail. #shorts #byotools
@@Yoursoul101 5-10k for what? A truckload of top soil here is like $300, you can rent a tiller and any tools you need. Your biggest expense is just time
I've gotten the same results by just dragging a spike tooth harrow around to loosen up the dirt, spreading the seed and then lightly raking it in. Then just keep it damp for about 10 to 14 days and walla.
@@jamalhenra121693 yeah it sucks. You could have a yard full of native wildflowers but a lot of places will fine you if you don't keep your lawn well manicured.
No. I think you can just sprinkle in some fertilizer within the dirt. And if there hasn't been stuff growing there. Water the dirt for a couple days. Then rake in the seed@@marves15
that works if you have decent soil to begin with. in my HOT and DRY area just throwing seeds in will be about as successful throwing it on a concrete parking
Alot of work i did the whole process took me and my wife 8 days straight..friday half day and 2 full days on the weekend..and during the week from 3:30pm-8pm finally seeing grass sprout after 2 weeks of watering..looks great keep it up
I just transformed my red-tide contributing, water hog of a Florida backyard into a food forest. We did the whole hand removal of weeds, seeding, fertilizing, etc with our lawn over the past 8 yrs. Our dogs destroyed portions of the lawn every winter when the grass went dormant. Over the last few years we've replaced 80% of our ornamental landscape with edible plants: bananas, papayas, pineapple, citrus trees, Florida cranberry, Cranberry hibiscus, blueberries, passion fruit, etc. We had a good size vegetable garden on the side of the house and eventually decided if it's not edible or beneficial it's not gonna be in our yard. We just put in another 100sf of beds with cattle panel trellis. It looks gorgeous. All the neighbors thought we were nuts, but now that it's finished with lighting and pathways they get it. It's like being in a botanical garden and the neighbors all reap the benefits with shared produce. The dogs love it. We kept a small area of grass for them to roll in and created a specific potty area for them that's much easier to maintain daily than searching the whole lawn for daily disposal. Residential grass is such a waste of water. The chemicals and fertilizer negatively impact the environment. From the mouth of Pete Kanatis pf Green Dreams, "don't be a grasshole!"
We did something similar. There's a bit of lawn left, but we found better solutions for our yard. Our supply of fresh herbs and vegetables makes us happy with our choices.
Down in Houston. People get real stuffy when I give helpful info. No common sense. A lawn is an artificial environment, kinda like an unruly child. New construction, 600k homes and after 1yr the lawn has returned to the weeds, invaders ready to re-establish and spoil the new laid lawn, usually Augustine. A heavy feeder and moisture lover. These new homeowners won't listen and have no hesitation to spray roundup, shave their lawn when it's dry and scorching hot and over mulch their tree flanks. But don't try to give them free advice, nobody listens to a woman on a bike. No people as dumb as city people.
You’d have to dig up all those dominant grasses, I have the same issue in missouri I just let them grown whoever ever they are and then try my best to grow grass around it
@@TrippyWoodStockthat would be the opposite of a solution. Having a native grass lawn is a good thing, if you want Asian or European grasses in your lawn, move to Asia or Europe.
Grass is a type of plant with narrow leaves growing from the base. Their appearance as a common plant was in the mid-Cretaceous period. There are 12,000 species now.[3]A common kind of grass is used to cover the ground in places such as lawns and parks. Grass is usually the color green. That is because they are wind-pollinated rather than insect-pollinated, so they do not have to attract insects. Green is the best colour for photosynthesis. Grasslands such as savannah and prairie where grasses are dominant cover 40.5% of the land area of the Earth, except Greenland and Antarctica.[4] Grasses are monocotyledon herbaceous plants. They include the "grass" of the family Poaceae, which are called grass by ordinary people. This family is also called the Gramineae, and includes some of the sedges (Cyperaceae) and the rushes (Juncaceae).[5] These three families are not very closely related, though all of them belong to clades in the order Poales. They are similar adaptations to a similar life-style. With about 780 genera and about 12,000 species,[3] the Poaceae is the fifth-largest plant family. Only the Asteraceae, Orchidaceae, Fabaceae and Rubiaceae have more species.[6] The true grasses include cereals, bamboo and the grasses of lawns (turf) and grassland. Uses for graminoids include food (as grain, shoots or rhizomes), drink (beer, whisky), pasture for livestock, thatch, paper, fuel, clothing, insulation, construction, sports turf, basket weaving and many others. Many grasses are short, but some grasses can grow tall, such as bamboo. Plants from the grass family can grow in many places and make grasslands, including areas which are very arid or cold. There are several other plants that look similar to grass and are referred to as such, but are not members of the grass family. These plants include rushes, reeds, papyrus and water chestnut. Seagrass is a monocot in the order Alismatales. Grasses are an important food for many animals, such as deer, buffalo, cattle, mice, grasshoppers, caterpillars and many other grazers. Unlike other plants, grasses grow from the bottom, so when animals eat grass they usually do not destroy the part that grows.[7] This is a part of why the plants are successful. Without grass, soil may wash away into rivers (erosion).
You know some people actually like to enjoy their lawn that only takes a 1 time project rather than a constant effort to garden. Cleary you don't garden
@@ajbujorian the fact you got mad over someone liking fresh food throughout the warm months and think that a wasteful lawn is better, clearly YOU don’t garden
Corporations have done such a good job at training us to throw our money away while also trashing the environment. Meadows are so much prettier and they support the food web that we humans depend on.
I have a 16' x 17' fenced-in backyard that was filled with landscaping rocks. It took three men to get them up. Now they have to level it out. Backyards are no joke.
Bayonet drill instructor: "What makes my grass grow?" Trainee: "Blood and Guts Seargent!" "Blood and Guts!" This what we use to say in army basic training..
Round-Up, 7 Days Later Re-Seed! No need for soils if you have existing soil. . . There’s nutrients you can add to your lawn over time that work the same. I have organic products I use that turn hard red clay into soft loamy / humus / silt type black soil.
no, glyphosate (roundup), water, water water, for a week or two, glyphosate again, water, water, water, for a week or two, glyphosate again, wait another 1-2 weeks, then seed. This is the best method to create a clean slate for seeding a new lawn.
I’d love to make my yard beautiful but unfortunately in the place I rent all the neighborhood yards are infected with some vine/grass variant that kills regular grass by killing their roots and growing overtop regular grass. I’ve tried pulling them out but eventually they just regrow from both of the neighbor’s sides back into my lawn and destroys my work. I’ve decided to just let this yard be what it is and deal with it.
I’m doing this by hand. Every morning I go out and pull out the weeds and dig up the ground before putting seed down and watering. So far it’s costed me $6 for the grass seed. I’ve gotten a good sized patch of beautiful grass and more to come! It takes time, I won’t lie, but it’s cheap and works just as good. I’ve also gotten a little tan coming on too 😅
I'll help you 😊 Grass is a type of plant with narrow leaves growing from the base. Their appearance as a common plant was in the mid-Cretaceous period. There are 12,000 species now. [1] A common kind of grass is used to cover the ground in places such as lawns and parks. Grass is usually the color green. That is because they are wind-pollinated rather than insect-pollinated, so they do not have to attract insects. Green is the best colour for photosynthesis. Grasslands such as savannah and prairie where grasses are dominant cover 40.5% of the land area of the Earth, except Greenland and Antarctica.[2] Grasses are monocotyledon herbaceous plants. They include the "grass" of the family Poaceae, which are called grass by ordinary people. This family is also called the Gramineae, and includes some of the sedges (Cyperaceae) and the rushes (Juncaceae).[3] These three families are not very closely related, though all of them belong to clades in the order Poales. They are similar adaptations to a similar life-style. With around 780 genera and around 12,000 species,[1] the Poaceae is the fifth-largest plant family, after the Asteraceae, Orchidaceae, Fabaceae and Rubiaceae.[4] The true grasses include cereals, bamboo and the grasses of lawns (turf) and grassland. Uses for graminoids include food (as grain, sprouted grain, shoots or rhizomes), drink (beer, whisky), pasture for livestock, thatching thatch, paper, fuel, clothing, insulation, construction, sports turf, basket weaving and many others. Many grasses are short, but some grasses can grow tall, such as bamboo. Plants from the grass family can grow in many places and make grasslands, including areas which are very arid or cold. There are several other plants that look similar to grass and are referred to as such, but are not members of the grass family. These plants include rushes, reeds, papyrus and water chestnut. Seagrass is a monocot in the order Alismatales. Grasses are an important food for many animals, such as deer, buffalo, cattle, mice, grasshoppers, caterpillars and many other grazers. Unlike other plants, grasses grow from the bottom, so when animals eat grass they usually do not destroy the part that grows.[5] This is a part of why the plants are successful. Without grass, soil may wash away into rivers (erosion).
Nice going. Although, you probably didn’t need to compact it with that roller. Dirt likes to remain aerated if possible. Good choice with the tilling to mix it all, though!
I've got a lot of sad yard... Just going to buy a few ounces of wildflower seeds, sprinkle some on the soil at the beginning of winter so that they've got plenty of time to germinate, and turn those sad patches into something cool to look at, low-cost, and eco-friendly.
I'd re did my lawn and let me tell you it's a lot of work just for 425 ft² Update: feb 16th 2023 Just to follow up my grass has stayed completly green all winter.
@@Whatsgoodeverybody I live in Seattle area the Puget Sound region so I use what's called Scotts Northwest blend and these are blue coated grass seed.. Suppose to be blended for wet weather and shade.
I’m in dry hot humid weather here in the south around Tn, Nc,Sc and Ga area. What would you recommend to use? I thought about using centipede grass seeds for the yard but I also heard of the weather gets tooooo hot it would kill the grass if I use that type of grass seeds
Oh, look at Mr. Lawn Lover, strutting around like he's the king of suburbia with his perfectly trimmed grass. Can't see the forest for the trees, can he? While he's busy playing gardener, the real beauty lies in the wild and untamed. But hey, some people just prefer their little green kingdoms over the vibrant chaos of nature. Suit yourself, Mr. Lawn Lover, while the rest of us embrace the wild side.
Wow. Just wow. Kids. He bought topsoil then tilled it in... To the existing topsoil. He would have had the exact same results just dethatching the native grass ( don't do that btw) and tiling the seeds into the existing soil.
Damn lol that's waaay tooo much work to grow grass😂. I'd simply put some Compost/fertilizer on soil, give it a good shoveling or mixing up and settling it down, putting some grass sprouts and watering it everyday.. Boom your lawn is ready within a month.
I did the same thing minus the top soil the lime and fertilizer. I tilled my whole yard by hand,leveled it with a pallet and spread some seed and raked it in and I'm now just getting lil grasslings
Grass is a plant with narrow leaves growing from the base. A common kind of grass is used to cover the ground in places such as lawns and parks. Grass is usually the color 'green'. Grasses are monocotyledon herbaceous plants.
How to transform a beat up old house into a beautiful new house in 2 easy steps! Step one: I tore down the old, beat up house. Step two: I paid a contractor 250 thousand dollars to build a brand new house. The results are amazing!!
Grass is one of the most common and recognizable plants in the world. It is a member of the Poaceae family, which includes over 10,000 species of grass, ranging from short, dense blades to tall, feathery stalks. Grass is found in nearly every corner of the globe, from the prairies of North America to the savannas of Africa. One of the defining characteristics of grass is its narrow, elongated leaves. These leaves can range in color from light green to dark green, depending on the species of grass and the environment in which it grows. They are often arranged in dense clumps, creating a lush carpet of green that covers the ground. Grass is also known for its fibrous roots, which anchor it in the soil and absorb nutrients and water. These roots can be incredibly long and deep, reaching down into the earth to find the resources that the plant needs to survive. Because grass is so efficient at nutrient uptake, it is able to grow quickly and cover large areas of land. Grass is a resilient plant, able to adapt to a wide variety of environmental conditions. It can grow in areas with poor soil quality, extreme temperatures, and limited water. In fact, grass is often one of the few plants that can survive in these harsh environments, making it a crucial part of many ecosystems. Despite its hardy nature, grass can also be incredibly delicate and intricate. The individual blades of grass are often decorated with tiny veins and ridges, creating a complex pattern that is both beautiful and functional. These intricate details are often overlooked, but they are a testament to the remarkable complexity of the natural world. Grass also has a number of ecological benefits. Because it covers the ground and absorbs water, it can help prevent erosion and runoff. It also helps to trap carbon dioxide, which can help mitigate the effects of climate change. In addition, grass can provide food and shelter for a wide variety of animals, including insects, birds, and mammals. In conclusion, grass is a remarkable plant that is both ubiquitous and underappreciated. Its narrow, elongated leaves and fibrous roots are adapted to absorb nutrients and water, allowing it to grow quickly and cover large areas of land. Despite its hardy nature, grass can also be incredibly delicate and intricate, with intricate patterns and details that are often overlooked. Whether in a suburban lawn or a sprawling savanna, grass is a vital component of many ecosystems around the world, providing food, shelter, and beauty for all who live there.
Grass is a type of plant with narrow leaves growing from the base. A common kind of grass is used to cover the ground in places such as lawns and parks. Grass is usually the color green. Grasses are monocotyledon herbaceous plants. Grass The grasses include the "grass" of the family Poaceae. This family is also called Gramineae. The family also include some of the sedges (Cyperaceae) and the rushes (Juncaceae).[1] These three families are not closely related but all of them belong to clades in the order Poales. They are similar adaptations to a common life-style. The true grasses include cereals, bamboo and the grasses of lawns (turf) and grassland. Uses for graminoids include food (as grain, sprouted grain, shoots or rhizomes), drink (beer, whisky), pasture for livestock, thatching thatch, paper, fuel, clothing, insulation, construction, sports turf, basket weaving and many others. Many grasses are short, but some grasses can grow very tall, such as Bamboo. Plants from the grass family can grow in many places and make grasslands, including areas which are very arid or cold. There are several other plants that look similar to grass and are referred to as such, but are not members of the grass family. These plants include rushes, reeds, papyrus and water chestnut. Seagrass is a monocot in the order Alismatales. Grasses are an important food for many animals, such as deer, buffalo, cattle, mice, grasshoppers, caterpillars and many other grazers. Unlike other plants, grasses grow from the bottom, so when animals eat grass they usually do not destroy the part that grows.[2] This is a part of why the plants are successful. Without grass, soil may wash away into rivers (erosion).
That looks nasty bro i hate lawns honestly they are the bane of human existence imagine taking care of something that doesn't take care of you just costs you money doesn't even make you nothing but a bill at the end of the month. If only people started to think instead of follow 😂💀
I transformed my lawn with out getting soil i use a aerator on my lawn and used a peat moss spreader using peat moss and seeds mixed together and got an accident lawn.
If you buy lawn soil you dont need any kind of pre or post emergent because it already comes with it in the mix. I dont have one weed in my lawn since I used lawn soil. StayGreen brand or Scotts they both have it in the mix.
Now that's what I'm talking about 👍👍👍🥂Kudos to you. you were smart not to till the old soil. it would have stirred up unwanted roots. lookes beautiful 💖🌱
All of us with plenty of ideas of native grasses & pollinator plants to help with bees, butterflies & wildlife. With tons of you missed a moment for greatness. I have hope that you will look into grants & pollinator projects that offer grant matches to do some fun at a later moment to share the DYI & how you did it to help all that watch you & your great content. 🐝🦋🐦 maybe when you hit 100k you can do a fun segment?
One question i have always had. Can you have vegetal crops like tomatos, onions or other veggies in this grass soil? I mean to have beautiful garden with grass and and veggies.
The grasses include the "grass" of the family Poaceae. This family is also called Gramineae. The family also include some of the sedges (Cyperaceae) and the rushes (Juncaceae).[1] These three families are not closely related but all of them belong to clades in the order Poales. They are similar adaptations to a common life-style. The true grasses include cereals, bamboo and the grasses of lawns (turf) and grassland. Uses for graminoids include food (as grain, sprouted grain, shoots or rhizomes), drink (beer, whisky), pasture for livestock, thatching thatch, paper, fuel, clothing, insulation, construction, sports turf, basket weaving and many others. Many grasses are short, but some grasses can grow very tall. Bamboo is a grass that grows very tall. Plants from the grass family can grow in many places and make grasslands. They can also be found in areas that are very cold or very dry. There are several other plants that look similar but are not members of the grass family. They may also be called grass. These plants include rushes, reeds, papyrus and water chestnut. Seagrass is a monocot in the order Alismatales. Grasses are an important food for many animals, such as deer, buffalo, cattle, mice, grasshoppers, caterpillars and many other grazers. Unlike other plants, grasses grow from the bottom, so when animals eat grass they usually do not destroy the part that grows.[2] This is a part of why the plants are successful. Without grass, soil may wash away into rivers (erosion).
I want to do this, but one question? Is there a reason to hand pull weeds instead of tilling and raking clean then topsoil? Would that help kill left behind weed seeds?
i'm done with yards, total waste of time. I put down microclover last year and it did really well, so in a couple weeks im gonna put down a shit ton and just let it take over as much as it can. Not gonna water it, just mow when I have to. Also after learning how fertilizers seep into our water table and other sources of water, I really don't want to deal with it anymore. If it needs some nutrients i'll put down compost, but i'm done.
Full tutorial HERE:
ruclips.net/video/DRz2X5HjTcA/видео.html
Cost?
Did you fix your own lawn like a big boy?
@@LostCause187why so rude ..are you jealous
What time of year was it
Cost? Again
Step 1. Have money
Thats all i could think about
Step 2; have a 20yr old back an knees
Lmao. I wish they'd address this first. That had to be like 5 or 10k usd
@@Yoursoul101 5-10k for what? A truckload of top soil here is like $300, you can rent a tiller and any tools you need. Your biggest expense is just time
@@itsNep_ The only way this would be cheaper is if you grew the grass seed yourself lol.
I've gotten the same results by just dragging a spike tooth harrow around to loosen up the dirt, spreading the seed and then lightly raking it in. Then just keep it damp for about 10 to 14 days and walla.
"Walla" lol
Voilà
Ironically, I just watched a short by a guy who restores native grasslands.
Was just about to say something about this. Tbh it really is sad how we're destroying nature for boring grass
same, was going to comment abt it
I'm glad there's people who feel this way! It's a shame grass lawns are the norm..
@@jamalhenra121693 yeah it sucks. You could have a yard full of native wildflowers but a lot of places will fine you if you don't keep your lawn well manicured.
@@jamalhenra121693 what should he do instead?
First I removed all weeds...
"Removed entire yard" LMAO
nice vid bro that's a cool project
He said by hand too. Like man c’mon
You take time for what you find important.
I made the same transformation, but just spread seed and raked it in. Total cost $30 for seed.😊
Yeah...^^^This.
Lol, This is what im planning to do. Do u really need to buy a topsoil?
No. I think you can just sprinkle in some fertilizer within the dirt. And if there hasn't been stuff growing there. Water the dirt for a couple days. Then rake in the seed@@marves15
@@marves15depends on the health of the soil in ur garden already, most of the time it will be ok
that works if you have decent soil to begin with. in my HOT and DRY area just throwing seeds in will be about as successful throwing it on a concrete parking
Alot of work i did the whole process took me and my wife 8 days straight..friday half day and 2 full days on the weekend..and during the week from 3:30pm-8pm finally seeing grass sprout after 2 weeks of watering..looks great keep it up
I just transformed my red-tide contributing, water hog of a Florida backyard into a food forest. We did the whole hand removal of weeds, seeding, fertilizing, etc with our lawn over the past 8 yrs. Our dogs destroyed portions of the lawn every winter when the grass went dormant. Over the last few years we've replaced 80% of our ornamental landscape with edible plants: bananas, papayas, pineapple, citrus trees, Florida cranberry, Cranberry hibiscus, blueberries, passion fruit, etc. We had a good size vegetable garden on the side of the house and eventually decided if it's not edible or beneficial it's not gonna be in our yard. We just put in another 100sf of beds with cattle panel trellis. It looks gorgeous. All the neighbors thought we were nuts, but now that it's finished with lighting and pathways they get it. It's like being in a botanical garden and the neighbors all reap the benefits with shared produce. The dogs love it. We kept a small area of grass for them to roll in and created a specific potty area for them that's much easier to maintain daily than searching the whole lawn for daily disposal.
Residential grass is such a waste of water. The chemicals and fertilizer negatively impact the environment.
From the mouth of Pete Kanatis pf Green Dreams, "don't be a grasshole!"
Wooww well done, man. I hope I get the chance to do things like that someday.
@@waltino81 I care
We did something similar. There's a bit of lawn left, but we found better solutions for our yard. Our supply of fresh herbs and vegetables makes us happy with our choices.
Wish you had documented your journey. I would watch that channel in a heartbeat!
Down in Houston. People get real stuffy when I give helpful info. No common sense. A lawn is an artificial environment, kinda like an unruly child. New construction, 600k homes and after 1yr the lawn has returned to the weeds, invaders ready to re-establish and spoil the new laid lawn, usually Augustine. A heavy feeder and moisture lover. These new homeowners won't listen and have no hesitation to spray roundup, shave their lawn when it's dry and scorching hot and over mulch their tree flanks. But don't try to give them free advice, nobody listens to a woman on a bike. No people as dumb as city people.
You lost me when you brought a truck of soil:)
After moving to Montana, I learned my "lawn" is basically prairie grass and will dominate over "lawn". 😊 The wildlife like it this way.
You’d have to dig up all those dominant grasses, I have the same issue in missouri I just let them grown whoever ever they are and then try my best to grow grass around it
Only an issue 6 months out of the year.
@@TrippyWoodStockthat would be the opposite of a solution. Having a native grass lawn is a good thing, if you want Asian or European grasses in your lawn, move to Asia or Europe.
@@CrowofJudgement461that’s gotta be the stupidest comment I’ve ever received. I’m gonna plant whatever grass I want. You move out of the country 😂
@TrippyWoodStock its a crow dude...
Great job, you were fortunate to have a level lawn. Having slopes can add add few problems to putting in a lawn.
Grass is a type of plant with narrow leaves growing from the base. Their appearance as a common plant was in the mid-Cretaceous period. There are 12,000 species now.[3]A common kind of grass is used to cover the ground in places such as lawns and parks. Grass is usually the color green. That is because they are wind-pollinated rather than insect-pollinated, so they do not have to attract insects. Green is the best colour for photosynthesis.
Grasslands such as savannah and prairie where grasses are dominant cover 40.5% of the land area of the Earth, except Greenland and Antarctica.[4]
Grasses are monocotyledon herbaceous plants. They include the "grass" of the family Poaceae, which are called grass by ordinary people. This family is also called the Gramineae, and includes some of the sedges (Cyperaceae) and the rushes (Juncaceae).[5] These three families are not very closely related, though all of them belong to clades in the order Poales. They are similar adaptations to a similar life-style.
With about 780 genera and about 12,000 species,[3] the Poaceae is the fifth-largest plant family. Only the Asteraceae, Orchidaceae, Fabaceae and Rubiaceae have more species.[6]
The true grasses include cereals, bamboo and the grasses of lawns (turf) and grassland. Uses for graminoids include food (as grain, shoots or rhizomes), drink (beer, whisky), pasture for livestock, thatch, paper, fuel, clothing, insulation, construction, sports turf, basket weaving and many others.
Many grasses are short, but some grasses can grow tall, such as bamboo. Plants from the grass family can grow in many places and make grasslands, including areas which are very arid or cold. There are several other plants that look similar to grass and are referred to as such, but are not members of the grass family. These plants include rushes, reeds, papyrus and water chestnut. Seagrass is a monocot in the order Alismatales.
Grasses are an important food for many animals, such as deer, buffalo, cattle, mice, grasshoppers, caterpillars and many other grazers. Unlike other plants, grasses grow from the bottom, so when animals eat grass they usually do not destroy the part that grows.[7] This is a part of why the plants are successful. Without grass, soil may wash away into rivers (erosion).
I went to Sneed's Feed and Seed (Formerly Chuck's) and they hooked me up with everything I needed to re grow my lawn!
Next video: "I transformed my unproductive, sad lawn into a beautiful food forest"
Or native wildflowers (aka "weeds")
Lol. Lawns are a waste of time and resources.
You know some people actually like to enjoy their lawn that only takes a 1 time project rather than a constant effort to garden. Cleary you don't garden
@Bujo once established, a food forest requires minimum effort to keep producing so not sure what ur saying pipsqueek
@@ajbujorian the fact you got mad over someone liking fresh food throughout the warm months and think that a wasteful lawn is better, clearly YOU don’t garden
Meanwhile im here in my garden trying to get rid of grass 🙃
I looove clover
@@RingoMcBingo that's one of the plants I am working on replacing my grass with hahaha
@@Darkfyre755stop feeding the lawn and get it trampled in it'll slow down the grass the clover will take over
Ditto.
I recommend replacing with creeping thyme thats one of my plans
The birds were very nice to your grass seed.
Corporations have done such a good job at training us to throw our money away while also trashing the environment. Meadows are so much prettier and they support the food web that we humans depend on.
I feel you on that soil.. I had to fill 750 25gallon fabric pots with only a wheel barrel. Shit was rough
Veggiez, or 'veggiez'?
Tilling is a great way to drum up those weeds you thought you pulled out. Also top soil isn’t for enriching it’s for grading.
I have a 16' x 17' fenced-in backyard that was filled with landscaping rocks. It took three men to get them up. Now they have to level it out. Backyards are no joke.
I know what makes the grass grow.
Blood, blood, blood.
Bayonet drill instructor:
"What makes my grass grow?"
Trainee:
"Blood and Guts Seargent!"
"Blood and Guts!"
This what we use to say in army basic training..
Hooah!!
That extra iron is sure to give grass a nice dark green color.
Round-Up, 7 Days Later Re-Seed! No need for soils if you have existing soil. . . There’s nutrients you can add to your lawn over time that work the same. I have organic products I use that turn hard red clay into soft loamy / humus / silt type black soil.
If you're into glyphosate
Mmm, cancer
no, glyphosate (roundup), water, water water, for a week or two, glyphosate again, water, water, water, for a week or two, glyphosate again, wait another 1-2 weeks, then seed. This is the best method to create a clean slate for seeding a new lawn.
Bruh,.... you shouldn't just casually toss poison around the space where your whole family and pets walk every day.
7 days?
beautiful! better than the plastic grass I've seen in shorts.
This was literally the video I needed, massive help.
Gonna be tilling my own yard to get grass properly planted next spring. Fingers crossed for a transformation like this
I’d love to make my yard beautiful but unfortunately in the place I rent all the neighborhood yards are infected with some vine/grass variant that kills regular grass by killing their roots and growing overtop regular grass. I’ve tried pulling them out but eventually they just regrow from both of the neighbor’s sides back into my lawn and destroys my work. I’ve decided to just let this yard be what it is and deal with it.
I’m doing this by hand. Every morning I go out and pull out the weeds and dig up the ground before putting seed down and watering. So far it’s costed me $6 for the grass seed. I’ve gotten a good sized patch of beautiful grass and more to come! It takes time, I won’t lie, but it’s cheap and works just as good. I’ve also gotten a little tan coming on too 😅
I'll help you 😊
Grass is a type of plant with narrow leaves growing from the base. Their appearance as a common plant was in the mid-Cretaceous period. There are 12,000 species now. [1]
A common kind of grass is used to cover the ground in places such as lawns and parks. Grass is usually the color green. That is because they are wind-pollinated rather than insect-pollinated, so they do not have to attract insects. Green is the best colour for photosynthesis.
Grasslands such as savannah and prairie where grasses are dominant cover 40.5% of the land area of the Earth, except Greenland and Antarctica.[2]
Grasses are monocotyledon herbaceous plants. They include the "grass" of the family Poaceae, which are called grass by ordinary people. This family is also called the Gramineae, and includes some of the sedges (Cyperaceae) and the rushes (Juncaceae).[3] These three families are not very closely related, though all of them belong to clades in the order Poales. They are similar adaptations to a similar life-style.
With around 780 genera and around 12,000 species,[1] the Poaceae is the fifth-largest plant family, after the Asteraceae, Orchidaceae, Fabaceae and Rubiaceae.[4]
The true grasses include cereals, bamboo and the grasses of lawns (turf) and grassland. Uses for graminoids include food (as grain, sprouted grain, shoots or rhizomes), drink (beer, whisky), pasture for livestock, thatching thatch, paper, fuel, clothing, insulation, construction, sports turf, basket weaving and many others.
Many grasses are short, but some grasses can grow tall, such as bamboo. Plants from the grass family can grow in many places and make grasslands, including areas which are very arid or cold. There are several other plants that look similar to grass and are referred to as such, but are not members of the grass family. These plants include rushes, reeds, papyrus and water chestnut. Seagrass is a monocot in the order Alismatales.
Grasses are an important food for many animals, such as deer, buffalo, cattle, mice, grasshoppers, caterpillars and many other grazers. Unlike other plants, grasses grow from the bottom, so when animals eat grass they usually do not destroy the part that grows.[5] This is a part of why the plants are successful. Without grass, soil may wash away into rivers (erosion).
You did that! Nice job😎
Looks great. My back yard needs a makeover like this.
Awesome👏👏👏
I would just overseed it in early fall , spread peat moss over the new seeds and water twice a day.
Thank you!!! This video is exactly what I needed!!
Wow that is a lot of work! My back hurt just watching this but it look amazing 😮
wow grass, how unique, very impressive, only every single house in the US has grass
Nice going.
Although, you probably didn’t need to compact it with that roller.
Dirt likes to remain aerated if possible.
Good choice with the tilling to mix it all, though!
The video should be named, "How to spend thousands of dollars and many hours to transform your yard from dirt to grass"
Great job! 🎯
I've got a lot of sad yard... Just going to buy a few ounces of wildflower seeds, sprinkle some on the soil at the beginning of winter so that they've got plenty of time to germinate, and turn those sad patches into something cool to look at, low-cost, and eco-friendly.
This is an insane amount of work and expense just to have some grass, P.S. The weeds will come back.
Why would they come back, he ripped the roots
I'd re did my lawn and let me tell you it's a lot of work just for 425 ft²
Update: feb 16th 2023
Just to follow up my grass has stayed completly green all winter.
*2023
@@Tazzyone. I've corrected the year thank you..
What grass seeds you used?
@@Whatsgoodeverybody I live in Seattle area the Puget Sound region so I use what's called Scotts Northwest blend and these are blue coated grass seed.. Suppose to be blended for wet weather and shade.
I’m in dry hot humid weather here in the south around Tn, Nc,Sc and Ga area. What would you recommend to use? I thought about using centipede grass seeds for the yard but I also heard of the weather gets tooooo hot it would kill the grass if I use that type of grass seeds
Oh, look at Mr. Lawn Lover, strutting around like he's the king of suburbia with his perfectly trimmed grass. Can't see the forest for the trees, can he? While he's busy playing gardener, the real beauty lies in the wild and untamed. But hey, some people just prefer their little green kingdoms over the vibrant chaos of nature. Suit yourself, Mr. Lawn Lover, while the rest of us embrace the wild side.
What's really bothering you? 😂
I would just have some sod on this yard instant lawn less hassle.
You should roll after you put the seed down
Seems exactly right. Cost on tools and material would have been aces bro. Good work
Wow. Just wow.
Kids. He bought topsoil then tilled it in... To the existing topsoil.
He would have had the exact same results just dethatching the native grass ( don't do that btw) and tiling the seeds into the existing soil.
Damn lol that's waaay tooo much work to grow grass😂.
I'd simply put some Compost/fertilizer on soil, give it a good shoveling or mixing up and settling it down, putting some grass sprouts and watering it everyday..
Boom your lawn is ready within a month.
You should have done clovers last longer needs less water and the coverage is amazing
...mmm you should have ran the rototiller on the old soil first before adding in the new soil !
I actually watched a video of a dude growing a lawn. I must be high. Yep, I'm high alright.
Fucking same 😂😂
Me roo😂
I did the same thing minus the top soil the lime and fertilizer. I tilled my whole yard by hand,leveled it with a pallet and spread some seed and raked it in and I'm now just getting lil grasslings
So much work for grass, you have a huge yard that can be so productive
Grass is a plant with narrow leaves growing from the base. A common kind of grass is used to cover the ground in places such as lawns and parks. Grass is usually the color 'green'. Grasses are monocotyledon herbaceous plants.
Thanks nerd
Urban desert vibes 🛣
How to transform a beat up old house into a beautiful new house in 2 easy steps! Step one: I tore down the old, beat up house. Step two: I paid a contractor 250 thousand dollars to build a brand new house. The results are amazing!!
Wow.. Great. Appreciated seeing all the steps and soil products.
My father used to cover the soil withburlap bags after seeding not adding more soil,lightly sprinkle with waterto settle seeds.
I will turn this into a beautiful vegetable garden
How much did you spend on this project ?
Damn you put in work props
Could have just used clover and had it looking nicer for much less effort.
Grass is one of the most common and recognizable plants in the world. It is a member of the Poaceae family, which includes over 10,000 species of grass, ranging from short, dense blades to tall, feathery stalks. Grass is found in nearly every corner of the globe, from the prairies of North America to the savannas of Africa.
One of the defining characteristics of grass is its narrow, elongated leaves. These leaves can range in color from light green to dark green, depending on the species of grass and the environment in which it grows. They are often arranged in dense clumps, creating a lush carpet of green that covers the ground.
Grass is also known for its fibrous roots, which anchor it in the soil and absorb nutrients and water. These roots can be incredibly long and deep, reaching down into the earth to find the resources that the plant needs to survive. Because grass is so efficient at nutrient uptake, it is able to grow quickly and cover large areas of land.
Grass is a resilient plant, able to adapt to a wide variety of environmental conditions. It can grow in areas with poor soil quality, extreme temperatures, and limited water. In fact, grass is often one of the few plants that can survive in these harsh environments, making it a crucial part of many ecosystems.
Despite its hardy nature, grass can also be incredibly delicate and intricate. The individual blades of grass are often decorated with tiny veins and ridges, creating a complex pattern that is both beautiful and functional. These intricate details are often overlooked, but they are a testament to the remarkable complexity of the natural world.
Grass also has a number of ecological benefits. Because it covers the ground and absorbs water, it can help prevent erosion and runoff. It also helps to trap carbon dioxide, which can help mitigate the effects of climate change. In addition, grass can provide food and shelter for a wide variety of animals, including insects, birds, and mammals.
In conclusion, grass is a remarkable plant that is both ubiquitous and underappreciated. Its narrow, elongated leaves and fibrous roots are adapted to absorb nutrients and water, allowing it to grow quickly and cover large areas of land. Despite its hardy nature, grass can also be incredibly delicate and intricate, with intricate patterns and details that are often overlooked. Whether in a suburban lawn or a sprawling savanna, grass is a vital component of many ecosystems around the world, providing food, shelter, and beauty for all who live there.
Bro used chat gpt
@@SpeedyNeptuneFN how do you know 🫢
@@Wispy_vr We’ve all used it lol I know you said Write me and article on grass
@@SpeedyNeptuneFN bro has the biggest brain
I prefer grass you can smoke
Grass is a type of plant with narrow leaves growing from the base. A common kind of grass is used to cover the ground in places such as lawns and parks. Grass is usually the color green. Grasses are monocotyledon herbaceous plants.
Grass
The grasses include the "grass" of the family Poaceae. This family is also called Gramineae. The family also include some of the sedges (Cyperaceae) and the rushes (Juncaceae).[1] These three families are not closely related but all of them belong to clades in the order Poales. They are similar adaptations to a common life-style.
The true grasses include cereals, bamboo and the grasses of lawns (turf) and grassland. Uses for graminoids include food (as grain, sprouted grain, shoots or rhizomes), drink (beer, whisky), pasture for livestock, thatching thatch, paper, fuel, clothing, insulation, construction, sports turf, basket weaving and many others.
Many grasses are short, but some grasses can grow very tall, such as Bamboo. Plants from the grass family can grow in many places and make grasslands, including areas which are very arid or cold. There are several other plants that look similar to grass and are referred to as such, but are not members of the grass family. These plants include rushes, reeds, papyrus and water chestnut. Seagrass is a monocot in the order Alismatales.
Grasses are an important food for many animals, such as deer, buffalo, cattle, mice, grasshoppers, caterpillars and many other grazers. Unlike other plants, grasses grow from the bottom, so when animals eat grass they usually do not destroy the part that grows.[2] This is a part of why the plants are successful. Without grass, soil may wash away into rivers (erosion).
At 0.55 it looks like sod from the uniform pattern of the sod squares!
So in food shortage..you can graze all that grass? Yummy
💯🤣
You have food shortage?
I did the same thing except I didn’t put anything over the seed. Big problem, my backyard was coved in birds, they ate all my seed. Funny now.
That looks nasty bro i hate lawns honestly they are the bane of human existence imagine taking care of something that doesn't take care of you just costs you money doesn't even make you nothing but a bill at the end of the month.
If only people started to think instead of follow 😂💀
I've never seen someone so offended by grass
Lol. I'm not sure which is worse, concrete or grass lawns.
It's true. Keeping up with the Jones is Archaic.
@@packletackle9047 😂😂
@@christopherscott8853 you know concrete has a purpose, right?
A lot of work. But it looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.
All that energy for something you can’t eat
I transformed my lawn with out getting soil i use a aerator on my lawn and used a peat moss spreader using peat moss and seeds mixed together and got an accident lawn.
Less monoculture, more native plants
Great job!!😊
Done all this isn't a easy task to complete is a lot heavy labor involved look nice btw 👍👍👍
Wow, it looks so lush!
Then the next year, Pre and Post emergents. Or all of the weeds will be back.
If you buy lawn soil you dont need any kind of pre or post emergent because it already comes with it in the mix. I dont have one weed in my lawn since I used lawn soil. StayGreen brand or Scotts they both have it in the mix.
Beautiful!
$25 bag of crimson clover cover crop would do wonders for your yard.
Looks great.
That's a nice looking look
Now that's what I'm talking about 👍👍👍🥂Kudos to you. you were smart not to till the old soil. it would have stirred up unwanted roots. lookes beautiful 💖🌱
All of us with plenty of ideas of native grasses & pollinator plants to help with bees, butterflies & wildlife. With tons of you missed a moment for greatness. I have hope that you will look into grants & pollinator projects that offer grant matches to do some fun at a later moment to share the DYI & how you did it to help all that watch you & your great content. 🐝🦋🐦 maybe when you hit 100k you can do a fun segment?
I actually did that to my lawn when I lived in San Diego. I had a fun time using the tiller. I also made sure to get some drought proof seed.
It looks easy, but obviously, it isn't an easy task to complete, and a bunch of hard labor and money investment in a job like this
Nice job 👍👍👍👍
Holy crap!!!!! That's a LOT of work!!! Good on you!!
It looks Soo nice ‼️
Wow 🤩 great work man 😊
All I see is a weekend killer.😂😂😂😂
One question i have always had. Can you have vegetal crops like tomatos, onions or other veggies in this grass soil? I mean to have beautiful garden with grass and and veggies.
Wow
Great job 👍
Me in tropical country they grew naturally and various kinds lol its even more difficult to get rid all of em
Nice job
That is A LOT of work, kudos
How come the birds didn’t eat the seeds? It’s looking so good.
You're amazing!!😊
The grasses include the "grass" of the family Poaceae. This family is also called Gramineae. The family also include some of the sedges (Cyperaceae) and the rushes (Juncaceae).[1] These three families are not closely related but all of them belong to clades in the order Poales. They are similar adaptations to a common life-style.
The true grasses include cereals, bamboo and the grasses of lawns (turf) and grassland. Uses for graminoids include food (as grain, sprouted grain, shoots or rhizomes), drink (beer, whisky), pasture for livestock, thatching thatch, paper, fuel, clothing, insulation, construction, sports turf, basket weaving and many others.
Many grasses are short, but some grasses can grow very tall. Bamboo is a grass that grows very tall. Plants from the grass family can grow in many places and make grasslands. They can also be found in areas that are very cold or very dry. There are several other plants that look similar but are not members of the grass family. They may also be called grass. These plants include rushes, reeds, papyrus and water chestnut. Seagrass is a monocot in the order Alismatales.
Grasses are an important food for many animals, such as deer, buffalo, cattle, mice, grasshoppers, caterpillars and many other grazers. Unlike other plants, grasses grow from the bottom, so when animals eat grass they usually do not destroy the part that grows.[2] This is a part of why the plants are successful. Without grass, soil may wash away into rivers (erosion).
I want to do this, but one question? Is there a reason to hand pull weeds instead of tilling and raking clean then topsoil? Would that help kill left behind weed seeds?
The mistake was tilling the soil. If you put 3 to 4 inches of nice top soil there is no need till.
Brilliant thanks
How much lime and fertilizer did you use for your property? Also, how big is your property? Thanks
i'm done with yards, total waste of time. I put down microclover last year and it did really well, so in a couple weeks im gonna put down a shit ton and just let it take over as much as it can. Not gonna water it, just mow when I have to. Also after learning how fertilizers seep into our water table and other sources of water, I really don't want to deal with it anymore. If it needs some nutrients i'll put down compost, but i'm done.