Top Dressing, Leveling and Overseeding Lawn with Arden 15
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- My guide to top dressing, leveling and overseeding your Bermuda lawn using a super high quality sand and soil blend. As a bonus you'll see how to seed arden 15 bermuda grass. The arden 15 seeding process is pretty easy so be sure to watch the entire video.
I show how to top dress and level your lawn using tools ranging from a broom to a leveling rake. I cover basic and advanced lawn leveling techniques. The leveling mix I'm using for this top dressing project is from Super Sod. This top dressing leveling mix consists of 70% silica sand and 30% compost called Soil3 that is a rich source of organic material to feed the soil. Arden 15 is the Bermuda grass seed I'm using to overseed my lawn. It has better cold tolerance, deeper green and blends very well with Tifway 419.
My top dressing process includes mowing your lawn short, marking sprinkler heads, core aeration, fertilization, top dressing and spot lawn leveling. Be sure to watch the entire guide for bonus top dressing and other tips sprinkled throughout!
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@@RonHenry Hey man!! Thanks sooooo much my lawn is really coming along!! I’m getting ready to top dress soon but I’m wondering if I should dethatch before I drop all the sand on my lawn. I dethatched last year and made a big difference. I just didn’t want to hinder the Bermuda from really popping through. Thanks so much!!! Love the videos they are super helpful!!!!!! God Bless
Saw your video on the lawn ginja’s channel and subscribed right after! Very helpful and great videos so far!
@@wscdiesel Thanks so much Hustlin! I really appreciate it.
This was like some "This Old House" level content - showing all the top end tool options all the way down to the hand tools. I really enjoy watching your content my friend.
That was the goal Allyn! I wanted to show a couple of different ways for accomplishing the same task so people didn't tune out when they saw all the heavy equipment. Hopefully I kept them watching long enough to get to those part. Really appreciate you watching and chiming in. It was a beast of an edit. 🙏😎
100% agreed 👍👌🙌👏💯
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Real solid content. I just wish that yellow bag was available in Indianapolis. You all down south and southeast have it made!!!
Showing our age here with the This Old House reference. Lol That show was one of the original RUclips channels.
Awesome video Ron 👍🏾
Thanks so much Michael! Was a ton of work. So happy that it's done now. Thanks for watching sir.
I'm getting old.....I am in RUclips looking at videos on lawn care lmao
Hahahaha. It's funny demontank76. I hated mowing grass when I was a kid. Look at me now. 😂👍
I can't believe how many lawn nerds there are-almost 10K views in 24 hours! I bet you are everybody's favorite neighbor.
Thanks, man. Hopefully the video reaches more viewers. 😎
Appreciate you watching 🙏
Ron, I started following your videos last Spring (2021) to get ideas regarding products to improve my lawn. We had major construction on our home during the summer and fall of 2020 and our once beautiful lawn was nothing but mud! Construction was completed the second week of December (2020) and I knew I had my work cut out for me in the Spring of 2021. I followed all your suggestions on lawn growth, seeding, fertilizing, cutting and tools to make the job easier. You should see my lawn now (April 15, 2022). WOW! Beautiful green thick grass is now once again a permanent feature of our home 🤗. I could not have done it without all your recommendations…I can’t thank you enough! Happy Easter, Ron!
Thanks so much Dr. Who. I really appreciate the kind words. Glad to have played a small part in improving your lawn. Sounds like you had major work done. Glad the lawn is getting back to where you want it to be. Happy Easter. 🙏😎
I know you want to get the video out as soon as possible but if you could wait a month or two to give us a "before and after" shot at the end that would be fantastic! Thanks for all this!
Just watch my recent content to see the "after"
Subscribed. I can't wait to see how this turns out. The world needs more topdressing videos 👍. Good to see the protective eyewear in your pocket!
Thanks LG! It should be fun to document. You'll see how it goes, good, bad or the same! Gotta have that PPE baby! I know how you guys like the glasses. I held myself back from putting them on during the video. Thanks for watching.
Hey Ron! I need your help! Yesterday we double aerated (removed core plugs), leveled whole lawn with river sand, overseeded with Monaco Bermudagrass, and applied compost with a compost spreader on top. When we used the spreader to apply seed and use compost spreader, the sand wasn’t leveled anymore. Do you think it’s okay if I lightly use a level rake in 3 weeks after grass emerges to level it out or is that bad on the new grass?
I would use the leveling rake now. It's not going to hurt anything to rake the seed in and knock down any high spots.
Man, I was tired when I saw your IG, but I'm downright exhausted after watching this video...👏👏👏❣❣❣
Right!? It was a ton of work. Glad we got it done. Thanks for watching. Appreciate the support.
Definitely! I didn't know hydretain came in granular, so I'm super happy to learn about that!
Yep! It sure does! Links in the description for it.
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Thanks AmandaandLeeloo. If there’s anyone else you think could benefit from this video, feel free to share it.
incredible production quality - great job man!
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching!
Good video Ron! Did you guys buy that mix from Super Sod? That stuff is not cheap. I wish we had the access to equipment you do in your area. Just a personal observation, but the work you did in this video is kind of toward the higher end of lawn maintenance and how to get a golf course lawn. It's great too see and watch, but it may be out of the $$ range for the avg lawn guys. Looking like you're going to have a great year!!!
I show a combination of techniques Brian. You don't need a dingo and top dressing machine to level your lawn. In this and other videos, I do show how to do top dress using basic tools. 😎 The only "luxury" tool I think everyone should spring for is a good leveling rake. It makes the job much easier. Keep in mind that what you're seeing on my lawn wasn't done in a year. This is year 6 of me working on it. The 7 bags of the level mix were donated by Super Sod. Alex and I paid for all the equipment and to have an additional 5 yards of sand delivered to complete the project. Thanks for watching. 🙏
🌞Great video, Ron! That was a full 2 day job, excellent work!⛳
Yessir 2 days and 2.5 lawns top dressed, 4 aerated. Advil to the rescue! Thanks for watching sir.
Ron Henry rocking the Nike air monarchs,. Needs to step up to the real dad shoe. The new balance 624. Ultimate in comfort!!!!!
Noted Clayton! I'll let Mrs. Stripeaction know. She thought the monarchs were good but to your point, it's time to step my game up! 😂👍
Adding common bermuda seed to a hybrid bermuda lawn 😱😫 The lawn gods will not forgive you for this
Hopefully they do not smite me Richard! You guys will get to see the results. Thanks for watching sir.
Great video. Wish all my neighbors were like Ron and Alex.
Appreciate it Christopher. Alex is pretty awesome. Thanks for watching.
These are the kind of videos I like,,Hands on and showing how it's done..Now as a beginner I have to ask why do you need to do this seems like the lawn is already perfect and how much would someone charge per let's say 1,000 Sq ft area to do it by hand??....And do you have a How to book or just the RUclips videos?
I didn't actually need to top dress this year gringochoppers. I really wanted to make better quality top dressing video than my previous ones. I have a course at golfcourselawn.com There and RUclips is where my content is.
Very detailed video good work, you are throwing the book at that Bermuda lawn 😂
For sure! Trying to product fun and interesting content for you guys. 🙏😎
I don't understand why there are other lawn care videos on RUclips etc...you explain everything, & make it so simple..& the information you provide/link is just awesome..keep up the GREAT WORK
I really appreciate that Big Earl. Just a different perspective. Thanks for watching sir.
Great job Ron !! I can’t believe how much you did in a couple of days. And you never skipped a beat. Nicely done !
Thanks for watching Scott! 😎 Thank goodness for Advil! 😂
Amazing yard, beautiful neighborhood. You could play a pro soccer game there 😁
Great tips, editing and video overall. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it Joshua! Was a fun video to make. Appreciate you watching.
I’m interested to know how much a project like this would typically cost. Including all the rentals and stuff. Overall I think it’s a very informative video. Thank you.
Depends on where you are in the country. golfcourselawn.store/blogs/diy-lawn-care/step-by-step-guide-for-getting-a-golf-course-lawn?#n-1
They never said having a golf course Turf Lawn was going to be cheap or easy especially if it is done the right way.....
But I read comments occasionally that mention your old hobby used to be fast cars, so it's a possibility this is still cheaper. and cars certainly don't increase your property value either 😂
In all seriousness, how did you like those big yellow bags of top-dressing you had delivered?
Heya Jack Man 13. Having done cars, RC helicopters, and a few other hobbies I can assure that lawn care (even a golf course lawn) is FAAAAR cheaper. Like way cheaper. I really like the big yellow bags. The material is really really clean. Out of 7 tons of leveling mix, I pulled about a handful of small pebbles out. It's much better than previous leveling mixes I've used. Not cheap, but it is good quality material. Let me know if I can help with anything else. Appreciate you watching. 👍😎
I am in So Cal
I have tall fescue in my yard.
My biggest challenge is weeds. Particulary nutsedge.
I have two pretty active dogs and I am resisting chemicals, but I know that is probably the best way to go.
Having said that, what is the best product to minimize introducing carcinogens or other harmful toxins to my fur buddies?
Given that you have Fescue, I would go with Sedgehammer: golfcourselawn.store/products/sedgehammer%C2%AE-herbicide-nutsedge-weed-killer
Hey Ron! I been subscribed to your channel for over a year now. I’m thinking on over-seed and leveling my lawn. But I am concerning with the fact that my current lawn has really cheap seed and has a combination of hybrid bermuda and normal bermuda. Do you recommend me to still do it a over-seed process or full renovation on my lawn?..
I am not sure if I can overseeding every season with high quality seed will eventually replace my cheap bermuda. Or I just going to expend my money and time overseeding instead of full renovation. I have to be honest with you. Full renovation sounds like a lot of work. But I am confused on what to do.
Thank you Ron
Hi Fernando. I wouldn't overseed. If you want to get the best result, do a complete renovation. Tahoma 31 is an awesome choice. It's a newer cultivar that looks awesome. It's only available in sod though. Hope this helps.
Hi Ron, great video. I am trying to decide between the 36” or 40” R&R rake. Our property is about and acre with 3/4 of that being grass. I would probably do sections at a time with leveling. Which size should I go with?
If you're up for the extra workout, the 40" is a good idea given the size of your lawn. Either will work well though. It's not just the size of the rake, it's the extra material you're going to have to move around too.
What if you're not working on a 1/2" carpet and have a shitty old regular lawn? Great video, I clearly have some work to do.
You can still improve it Bender. We all start somewhere. At a high level the process is outlined here: golfcourselawn.store/collections If you want more detail, there's an article on my blog.
buddy you got me feeling bad about my lawn! LOL that lawn was amazing before you started! I actually dug out my bagger for my lawn after watching your videos. My son says im ate up, because now I want to top dress my lawn.
Nothing wrong with wanting to make your lawn better gixerman01. Now you have the entire process outlined. Should make it easier to pull off once you get started. :-) Let me know if I can help answer anything. Appreciate you watching. 👍😎
Hey Ron, any tips on where I can rent one of those topdressing machines? I'm in the Greenville, SC area and it seems as though no one carries them. Thanks!
I'm not sure where in Greenville. The only place I know is Keystone Rental in Duluth, GA. That's a ways to drive for a top dressing machine though. That said, it does make life much easier.
Great video. Who’s lawn is this though? Seems like a few properties back on to it.
It’s mine Nick. There are other houses around me so our lawns touch my lawn.
@@RonHenry That’s a whole lot of lawn :) very nice 👍
@@iamnickmartin Thanks Nick. It's a bit to keep up with but I enjoy it.
Great video! I just fertilized my lawn today and I'm thinking about aerating it and adding a sand mixture to cover it. Does it matter that I fertilized it first before aeration and can I still use the arden 15 after dressing my lawn this time of year. I'm in the south east too and I have Bermuda grass.
Doesn't matter that you fertilized first. Unless you're starting from scratch, really wouldn't recommend Arden 15. It's also been discontinued so you'll have trouble finding it.
"Super Sod"... i got distracted and went and made a sandwich
Not sure what you mean Mike but thanks for watching! 👍😎
🤣🤣 a nice soppressata and cheese sandwich!
@@TheLawngineer haha you got it!! 👍
Ohhh a literal sandwich! 😂
@@RonHenry haha yes, many people pronounce "sopresatta" like "super sod" 😂😂
Definitely following this method! Great video! 🙌🏾!
Glad it was helpful Travis. It's a ton of work but will be worth it. Let me know if I can help with anything.
How many calories burned during this project lol
Oh a bunch. It was a 2 day workout.
Nice video! Unfortunately I don't have all that equipment .... Can you come and do my lawn? :-)
:-) Appreciate you watching Rick. There are services you can pay that will do leveling for you. Huge time saver.
Ron you are the Goat! Love your content bro. Do u have stickers for purchase ? I want to pimp out my Earthway
Thanks so much Robbie. I appreciate it sir. I have a merch store here that has stickers: ruclips.net/user/RonHenrystore Thanks for the support. I appreciate it.
Excellent detailed information! How much do you spend on your lawn each year? Do you want to come to Ireland to fix my garden 😎
That would be a long trip
Absolutely killing it mate - can't wait for this Canberra winter to end so I can get a sweet renno done on the backyard!
Very cool Jackson. I'm glad the video is useful. Definitely keep me posted on how your renovation does. Thanks for watching.
I have a question. If you usually use soil as dressing and then use sand one year. If I then go back to soil as dressing can that create problems with different layers on my lawn or is it not a problem? Thanks for great content :)
I've always done light top dressing xray1337 so I've not introduced any layering problems. I suppose that if you started with a heavy soil top dress and put sand on top of it, you could be working against yourself from a leveling standpoint since the soil doesn't have the structure that sand does. Not an issue for most homeowner. Unless all your care about is leveling, I would go with a 70 / 30 blend since that's a good compromise between adding structure while feeding the soil.
Ohhh man that looked like a fun day at the office...Good work man! That was like a day at Disneyland for yard lovers. That top dressing machine is awesome!!!
Oh it definitely was "funn" funnnnnnnnn". I'm glad it's over Robert. A few hours into top dressing I was questioning my life's choices. 😂 Thanks for watching sir.
What is your endgame for the lawn. If you wanted it to be a total, level flat plane you should have had a grader come in to level your big field lawn. It will always be wavy.
Goal is smooth not necessarily flat Jrb11. Thanks for watching.
I just had my lawn aerated and the lawn company fertilized and sprayed for weeds. Can I sand now still ? How soon to water after topdressing ?
Yes you can. As far as what to do after top dressing, check out this video: ruclips.net/video/VpIvDWGolMM/видео.html
Always top quality tips and tricks for those who pay attention. This video has lots of them even for those of us who don’t have a lawn that size. It’s going to be another great year and I can’t wait to see how your lawn does!
Thanks nick. That's the idea. To provide hours worth of value in as little time possible. The size of my lawn doesn't really matter as far as the techniques shown. All you need is a wheelbarrow, shovel and leveling rake. All the other stuff I used, just save time and my back. 😂 Thanks for watching sir. Appreciate the support.
If you have a severely bumpy lawn would you level it a little bit at a time to slowly build up a smooth surface or kill it off, regrade, and start over?
Depends on how bad it is. In most cases, I’d say fix what you have.
Why didn't you use the "top dressing machine" to spread the fert. ? Would have been much easier and faster .
Because it’s not designed to spread fertilizer. It would be applied far too heavy
Hi Ron or anyone, how soon can one overseed with Arden 15 /playsand after using a granular (Spectracide) and spray (Dimension) pre-emergents in early March for Ga?
I'd give at least a few months Bert. Realistically those pre-emergents can be effective for 4 - 5 months but after 3, you *should* be able to get some decent germination. It's a risk though. You'd have the cost of Arden 15 plus the watering bill associated with getting it established.
@@RonHenry okay Ron, thank you for the recommendation...I'll probably stay with my original plan of fertilizing / mowing low and encourage my Bermuda to simply spread-out and fill-in.
That’s probably the best idea Bert.
Why would you overseed Bermuda when it naturally spreads?
No need to overseed it
Wow!!! Must have been so much fun throwing all that down! What are your thoughts on using a drag mat rather than a leveling rake?
Excellent video!! Lots of hard work, but with the right tools, it can be enjoyable! And you’ve showcased that extremely well in this video. Can’t wait to see the results.
Oh it was "funn" Vince. :-) I've never used a drag mat so can't say for sure. I think a combination of both would probably be best. A leveling rake is awesome for getting really precise with fixing low areas in the lawn. I imagine a drag mat would do well for broad scale leveling. Combination is probably best. Thanks so much for watching sir. I tried to cover as many different options as possible. Appreciate the support.
@@RonHenry quick questions... how do you obtain that kind of top dressing and how much would one expect to pay for just one of those pallets/bags?
@@TheLawngineer Heya Vince. If you're using the exact stuff that I used, it would be $200 for a bag of it. I believe it's only available in GA, NC and SC though. ron-henry.com/topdressing If you find out where local golf courses are getting their sand, I would get it here. If you want a higher grade sand, ask for silica / quartz. It will cost a bit more but also wears better. The first time you top dress, I would go with a 70/30 mix. Hope this helps.
@@RonHenry thanks Ron! I’m in PA... so might have to ask the local course to see where they get their stuff. I’ve been looking for exactly this kind of mix. Never thought to ask the local golf course... how would one do that? Like, just walk in and ask where they get there sand?
I could probably just go through some other networks I have who know some of the superintendents... but I’d feel awkward just walking in without knowing anyone.
Yep. Just call them up or go in person and ask if you can talk to the superintendent. He/She will be able to point you in the right direction. Just tell them you’re a lawn fanatic and want to top dress your lawn. It’s something really for grass being mowed shorter though. What height of cut are you at?
Dude, please wear a mask or air filter while you're spreading fertilizer. Stay safe and take care!
Thanks for the tip
Great job Ron. You guys went hard core this time. Not mad though. Going low-tech (manual) is back breaking.
Yeah Michael. I'd be in the hospital right now if I did all that with a wheelbarrow. Even with equipment, it was quite a workout. Still showed how to do it low-tech though. Thanks for watching sir. I appreciate it.
Hey Ron! I live in NC. When is the best time to aerate? I’ve heard fall or spring
For warm season grass, spring to early summer. For cool season grass, now
Didn’t you do a full top dress last year ? Does ‘an opportunity came up’ mean they’re sponsoring you? I’m not asking to be nosey…but it would explain why do this all over again. Not sure most home owners would be able to afford all that time and resources every year.
That spreader machine is quite a dream. Uffffffff. My back would love it
Nope. If you look at the back lawn. I was only able to do a 1/3 of it because I ran out of sand. Only the area by the rocks was done last year. If you watched all the way to the end, the main reason I did it this year was to provide a good prep for Arden 15. I'm definitely not suggesting that people do this every year. It was more a way give Arden the best possible chance. We also did Alex's lawn too a lot of the cost was split between us. Thanks for chiming in man. 🙏😎
Did not picking up the plugs work out differently for you?
@@RonHenry overseeding? Again? I thought I talked you out of that craziness 🤷🏽♂️ 😂
@@FrankieKennethL This video was just for you Frankie! To get that color all evened up for you.
Just a word about Big Yellow Bag - the product is not consistent from franchise to franchise. What you received was exactly what I wanted and expected. However, I received a bag that was a high percentage of their rich black garden soil and hardly any sand. No good for top dressing if the goal is creating a sand cap. I had asked for the ratio of sand to peat moss (which was another problem - it was garden soil, not peat like the website said) and they said it was a trade secret; they wouldn't answer the question.To make a long story short, I had to send back my two bags and go with masonry sand.
Heya Frank. Thanks for letting us know. That's definitely something to bring up to them when ordering the leveling mix; that it needs to be a 70 / 30 blend so that you get the best of both worlds. I'm not sure why they call it a trade secret. It's on their website that it's 70 /30. I don't believe there's peat moss in Soil3. It's grass, wheat straw and manure. You can see the details of it here: www.soil3.com/benefits-of-soil3#how-its-made Sorry you didn't have a good experience with the product. Appreciate you chiming in. 👍😎
Must be different for the Canadian products and franchises. I wish your product had been available to me north of the border.
Wow ridiculous amount of products. Great approach just a lot of stuff at once.
Thanks for watching!
Would you dethatch between scalping and using the aerator?
Not necessarily. Scalping and aerating should be enough.
Wow, so much to learn about taking care of our lawns. I enjoyed watching at this video. Keep it up Ron.
Glad you enjoyed it Appreciate the support.
This guys is amazing, but I would rather just hire him instead lol
I appreciate it cpaganjr123!
Great video Ron. When should some start this whole process in GA?
May or June is the ideal time. You can do it later in summer too if you want but earlier in the season is better.
If you don't pick up the cores will weed seeds germinate?
No Terry. I wouldn’t worry about it
Would sand take away the ability for the lawn to absorb nutrients??
Not really Chong.
What was the name of the product that keeps the seeds moist? Hydrotane?
Hydretain or FOURPlay: golfcourselawn.store/collections/soil-moisture-management
Hi. I live in Buford Georgia. How much do you charge for leveling the lawn 9000 sqf. Thanks
I don’t do leveling myself Thomas. Contact Sandman Too Dressing here. They’re local: 770.218.3030
Thank you
Ron awesome as usual. I’m in ga where did you rent the top dresser machine? I’m in Marietta all the time.
Hi Kelvin. I rented it from Keystone Rental in Duluth GA. They have a complete package that includes the top dressing, Dingo, aerator and trailer to pull it all.
@@RonHenry thanks a million!
Anytime!
I say if you have the money go do it. It's an expensive project.
It definitely is expensive. Makes a huge difference in the lawn's appearance though.
What size leveling rake do you use? 30” or 48”?
I believe it's 40"
Great job, I top dressed last year towards the end of the summer Labor Day weekend, in your opinion is it better to do early spring? My lawn looks amazing however it’s Florida and I feel I need to add more top dressing mainly topsoil to improve the soil quality.
Thanks Halo. The advantage of this time of year which is mid spring is it's less hot and you get to enjoy your lawn for the rest of the season. The negative in Georgia is it can take slightly longer because temps aren't quite as high yet and the days aren't as long yet. I just finished top dressing my lawn so you can definitely add topsoil at this point in Florida. Thanks for watching. Much appreciated.
Why didn't you go down with the seed first?
Hi Chris. Bermuda grass seed only needs to be about 1/8 to 1/16 of an inch deep. You don't want to bury it. That's why I seeded and then simply raked the top dressing mix over it. Very light coverage. Great question. Appreciate you watching sir.
@@RonHenry ah. Makes sense. Thanks for the explanation
Maybe I overlooked it, but where do I get the Arden15?
Hi J C. You can get it at Hancock Seed or here on Amazon: amzn.to/3twwofe
What process do you recommend for fescue mowed at 4"? I cringe atvtge thought of mowing it "short". Thx
I wouldn't mow Fescue short. It does best at taller mowing heights like 4"
@@RonHenry Thanks. So leave the fescue at 4". Then do leveling as in the video?
Will that Arden 15 mix well with established Hybrid Tiff Tough Bermuda? Thx
I've never seen it with Tiff Tough Hunter. It does blend well with Tifway 419 though.
@@RonHenry thank you, sir!
Wow 9 hours for 13 min, thats dedication. thank you for all Your hard work!
Yep. Several SD cards worth of footage. I might put together an outtakes video one day. You guys might find it funny. 😂
Do you ever use a drag like you use on a baseball field to spread out the sand?
No I don't, Jacob. I use a leveling rake. Nothing wrong with using a drag if you have a way to pull it.
Nice work Ron and Alex! Very impressive spread:)
Heya JP. Literally a nice spread right? It was a ton of work but I'm really looking forward to seeing how the lawn bounces back. Thanks for watching sir. Appreciate the support.
hey mate if you had a heavy thatch lawn would you pick up the cores?
You can pick up the cores if you want.
Hey Ron.. have you ever thought of making a putting green in your back yard? I think your yard would be perfect.
That’s a whole other level of work and commitment thimitri. Not sure I want to take that one on. 😎
@@RonHenry yes sir!! I can understand that for sure..
Btw.. i learned quite a bit listening to your Q&A's every friday and now my tiftuff is looking so dang good.. its filled in very thick at 0.5" being cut almost daily ever since I got my swardman...
It looks so good that my wife told me "the grass looks fake".. thank you sir!!!
“The grass looks fake” is the best compliment you can ever get right? All your hard work is paying off. 👍😎
@@RonHenry yes sir.. so now she realizes having a good cutting mower with drum drive makes the grass look perfect..
The right mower is hugely important thimitri. It’s only going to get better with time.
Yay! You’ve made a video using the big yellow bag. Thank you, Ron!
I did Adalita B! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
I live on the west coast, where can I get some of that top dressing mix.
Hi Derek. Do a search for "top dressing" or lawn leveling in your area and you should get the results of services that offer this material. Tell them you're looking for a blend of sand and soil. Whoever supplies golf courses should be able to help you out.
😳 What’s the two-day rental fee on that stuff??? Great job! Y’all make a jam up team👍🏻
Not cheap but not horrible. It's still much cheaper than paying a service to do it all. 😎
You deserve so many more subscribers. You're informative, and your video quality / camera work is great!
I appreciate it Moe. We'll see with time. Appreciate you watching. 🙏😎
I recently renovated my yard. Killed the old grass and planted new seed. How long does it take for that grass to be established enough to top dress and level? Thank you for help!
Hi Spencer. The hardest part of getting Bermuda to germinate is keeping it moist for 3 weeks. For most people that means watering 2 - 3 times per day or 3 weeks. That equates to a pretty nasty water bill that month. Killing off the existing grass and seeding from scratch is a great way to get a consistent result. A few months after establishment, you should be good to top dress it. I probably wouldn't aerate though since the roots aren't going to be too deep in a couple months. So say you seeded now and the lawn started growing in by early June. You could lightly top dress in light July to early August. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
Did I hear correctly ? You put down 16-0-8 at 3 lbs per 1k sq ft? Not super heavy - just a little kick? Seems like a heavy app to me - LOL!!
Heya Josh. Yep 3 lbs of the product per 1000 square feet. That's just under 1/2 lb of nitrogen. So not very much. I didn't apply 3 lbs of nitrogen. That would be way too much. Does that help?
@@RonHenry Yes Sir - I guess I just had stuck in my head the N amount, not total product. Makes way more sense. Looking forward to the progress
I was thinking if that doesn't burn the lawn then your next video would be "Mowing my Bermuda for the 3rd time today"
@@joshfox73 Hahaha. You're right about that. If it didn't burn the lawn it, there would be perpetual mowing.
A bit late seeing this, but great video!
Glad you enjoyed it! Love your products. Definitely makes quick work of top dressing jobs.
Great Video Ron. I am coming up on my second leveling this year went with 100% sand with River sand Inc.'s USGA product. I am debating going with a mix this year as I don't know if i want to spend the money on the soil3 prices for 8000 sqft or see what River sand carries. trying a little later in the month as my recovery took longer last year when i did it at the end of April. I have found that it is alot harder to find the top dress machine then a dingo. Although Toro does have a shortage of the dingo's. Keystone seams to be the closes place to me with one for rent and I am on the other side of north GA in Canton. The pregnant wife says she will enjoy watching me do it by hand this year as she was my Wheelbarrow filler last year :)
Hi Nicholas. If you've had good results with River Sand Inc's sand, I would just keep using that. If River Sand Inc offers a sand/soil mix then give a shot and see how it works. I agree that the Soil3 level mix is a bit pricey. It's great stuff though. Maybe if you're getting a bunch of it, they might discount. If you can wait until late May to June, the lawn will recover faster. I wanted to get this done now to have some content for you guys and also because temps are where they need to be for Arden 15 to germinate. Keystone is great to work with. Worst case, a wheelbarrow and leveling rake will get the job done too. You'll want help though. :-) Let me know if I can help with anything else. Thanks for watching Nicholas.🙏😎
Good timing! I’ll start the topdress process Friday. As usual, good stuff! 👍
Awesome James. Glad you found it useful sir. Let me know how your project goes. Thanks for watching sir.
Well done Ron. I wish I had half of your energy! I'm tired just watching and thinking about it! LOL
Oh I was questioning my life's choices a few hours into top dressing for sure Richard. The "suck" was at level 11 on this one. I'm happy with how it came out though. We're getting a lot of rain over the next couple of days so excited to see how everything settles in. Always awesome hearing from you sir. Hope all is well. 🙏😎
🤣 me too! Great channel and guy
@@shanew7361 thanks Shane! Appreciate you watching.
@@RonHenry All is good here Ron... thanks for asking. We are getting the rain also... 1.6" since this morning. I reckon your bermuda will now jump once the sun reappears.
@@richardgleason5953 getting a small downpour here too Richard. Once the sun comes back Wednesday or Thurs the lawn should bounce back quickly. I'm happy with how it's managing all the rain hitting it. That said, I do see a small low area that needs just a littttttttle bit more sand. :-)
Hey Brother Hope everything is well with you. I haven't made the livestream as I work nights, SUCKS!! lol, I always watch it on monday great info and questions man. Quick ?'s Ive Use Prodiamine on lawn late Februarry, does that mean i can't reseed this year? I also removed a tree from yard that was casting tons of shade, and now am ready to seed area, any ideas on materials i can use to prevent depression on my lawn where tree once was? Ive completed my lawn leveling project last month, lawn is recovering well. I ran out of cash so will push reel mow this year and decide on TruCut/GM next season. Rome wasn't built in a day. Again man, thanks for everything youre putting out there. Great stuff. Bess up bro.
Heya Frederick. If the tree was removed after the Prodiamine application, you can probably plug that area and get a good result. That would be a great way to get the area to fill in while ensuring the grass matches the existing lawn perfectly. Also cheaper and less headache than seeding. :-) I would pick up a plugger and just keep up with your manual reel mowing like you said. I manually reel mowed my lawn for almost 2 years before going to a TruCut. Like you said, Rome wasn't built in a day. Always fun to enjoy the process. Let me know if I can help with anything else. Thanks for watching the content. 👍😎
Dude! I want to live next to you! Great videos....
Thanks so much! I appreciate the support.
great video
what kind of sprinklers are u using for ur lawn
Thanks Vegas. They're hunter sprinkler heads. You can see a few of them being replaced here: ruclips.net/video/1qrHoy4POlQ/видео.html
Did the seed washout after yesterdays downpour?
Heya SMK. Nope not at all. They're still there sir. No sand or seed lost. Even the front lawn which is heavily sloped didn't lose any sand. I really beat up the lawn with the aerator which likely helped it hold onto the mix a bit better. I posted some video to my RUclips stories yesterday and this morning to show the state of things after all the rain. Looking forward to seeing how it recovers. Did your lawn fare ok with all the weather?
@@RonHenry Mine was fine I am about to do a leveling top dress might consider trying the level mix but its expensive and delivery is late into May. Did they hook you up or did you pay for all those level mix bags? Anyway will let you know how it goes maybe send you a pic or 2 before and after leveling.
Heya SMK. They provided the level mix but we still had to get more sand to do all the top dressing. The level mix is definitely quality stuff but like you said it’s not cheap. Definitely send pics of the before and after. It’s always nice to see how lawns are transformed. Thanks for watching man.
New to your channel but its one of the best in content and making things simple for those new to lawn care- much appreciated. I have a small back yard that has some fig trees and grape barb (vine) along with a small patch of grass maybe about 300ft- my issue is they all share the same soil-so I am always concerned about what products I introduce to the lawn (bc it will get absorbed by the fig/grape roots as well. Any suggestions in regards to fertilizer/herbicide? The grass type is Scotts sun and shade mix but been over seeding the last 2 seasons with just perennial rye.
Hi Frank. Given that you're also growing food there, I would stick to the more organic route. A great product to improve soil health that also has a lot of compost in it, is Essential-G. It would be great on both your grass and garden. golfcourselawn.store/products/essential-g%E2%84%A2-granular-carbon-free-shipping Thanks for watching the content sir. Appreciate the kind words. 👍😎
So been checking out a few of these vids of yours. I recently did an 8k sod job on my front yard. Purchased this home 3yrs ago. Previous owner cut corners on the lawn. Only laid sod 20 ft from edge of house into yard. Front yard is 265 ft wide and 60 ft deep. Previous owner had home for 6yrs. I purchased the home and 3yrs in realized that the St Augustine would never grow out to cover front yard. So being I live in between Houston and Conroe Tx where we either get massive amounts of rain or no rain for 30 days with 92f to 100f deg everyday I needed to do something. Front yard had 7 pine trees 60ft to 90ft tall. Th excessive pine straw and cones year around absorbed every drop of water on one end of yard along with the sweet gum and black jack oaks and the Chinese ash the grass didn’t stand a chance. So I removed 4 pines 2 sweet gums and 2 ash. Ground all the stumps removed all debris and brought in 30yds of top soil 25 yds of farmers compost and tilled it all in. Extended sprinklers system with 3 new stations 11 heads and 530ft of pipe. Started watering about 30 minutes a day along with some real good rains and in 2 weeks my front yard is unrecognizable. My question for you is I would like to begin applying a leveling material. Since my lawn is so young I don’t want to weaken it. In a month the temperature here will begin reaching the mid 90’s f. I will of course continue watering all I need. I have a water well so unless we run into a 90 day drought I should be ok. So let me know what you think i should use.
Wow MP. You're doing a MAJOR renovation. Very, ver cool. You can apply leveling mix without issue as long as you go light. Don't bury the entire lawn in sand. What you saw me do in this video about as heavy as you need to go. With temperatures going up, the lawn should push through the sane quickly and recover nicely. Between all the tree removals, stump grinding and top soil work, you're definitely on the home stretch. Keep going. The nice thing about leveling your lawn with a 70 /30 sand/compost mix is you can do it several times in a season if you want. The big thing is to go light. Thanks so much for watching and definitely keep me posted on how the lawn develops. 👍😎
Did you cut a little extra low before doing all this?
Hey Jack. Nope. I left it at the same mowing height. Just under 1/2 inch. It definitely makes it easier to work the material in.
Great video..... Funny you didn't mention cost of project..... Lol.... I'm guessing a small fortune.... Wish I could afford to do all that to my yard.... I'm sure your have excellent results....
It wasn’t cheap John but still much cheaper than paying a service. Looking forward to seeing the results from the work. You don’t have to top dress with all the heavy duty equipment. Sand, wheelbarrow, shovel and leveling rake will get it done. Thanks for watching sir.
Is there an email I can send you pictures of my lawn seeking your advice? I have tried diligently and my lawn still sucks. Help...
Sure Jerry. My email is ron@golfcourselawn.com
He replied!!!! Lol 😳
Of course Jerry. 👍😎
Only pick up cores if your soil is awful like hard clay.
Agreed Dave. I don't in my lawn.
How many yellow bags do you recommend per 1k to top dress?
Hi Chris. It depends on how heavy you're going. I like a rate of 1 bag per 1000 square feet the first time you're top dressing. That should be enough sand to get a good result without going too heavy.
Great video I’m goin to follow your lead, when I aerate, top dress, and over seed this month. Texas heat is starting to warm up. 91 today.
Very nice Torence. If you're in the 90s already, you definitely want to get your top dressing done. Lawn should bounce back quickly. Better now than mid summer. Thanks for watching.
@@RonHenry Your welcome. I’m waiting for my Essential G to arrive. Emailed you pics on how lawn is coming together.
Can you do this in the fall? Or is this a summer time thing?
Hi HLHL. If you have cool season grass like rye or kbg then fall is the optimal time. Summer is best for warm season grass.
Awesome video sir!! Grass seed for overseed goes down before top soil right? If I use a machine to lay top soil like with carbonizpn for example, should you still use the leveling rake to spread it or is that if you lay it by shovel/wheeel barrow? Cheers!
Soil3 level mix is the best!!! Looking forward to the progression..
Btw.. I'm mowing daily at same hight I've scalped the lawn.. it's gotten thicker but I missed mowing yesterday; and today (before the 3 days of rain we're going to have) I'm seeing seed heads everywhere.. is that a good sign? I've heard seed heads is a sign of stress in the lawn...
Soil3 is very nice stuff thimitri. I'm very impressed with the quality of it. Definitely not inexpensive but very good stuff. The seed heads shouldn't be around for a more than a few weeks. Just do you best to keep up with your mowing. PGR will help reduce them slightly but it's really only a 2 - 3 week problem for people that mow regularly.