Hahahaha. Matt. Might be able to get Alex to do that. I'd probably have to start another channel for posting car stuff since this is mainly focus on lawn care.
Our lawn used to be gorgeous (when dad was here). I’ve taken over and am studying your process. The grass is clumpy, has soft spots, wild brown spots and areas where the grass is green. I am beyond frustrated. Your videos are immensely informative and encouraging. Whew! I feel so slow though (a new thought process and project). I truly hope to turn things around and enjoy it enough to make lawn care a hobby. That would be the ideal outcome. Thank you very much!
You can do it. It's a process to learn about lawn care but you'd be shocked how much a lawn can be improved in 60 days. Check out this free beginner's guide we recently created. golfcourselawn.store/pages/beginners-guide-to-lawn-care
Hi Ron , I own a small landscape install business and I’m starting to get interested in lawn care & growing healthy grass. You are very good at explaining tips and tricks on lawn care. Just want to say thanks and keep of the good work you’re literally the best I’ve coming across at explaining and showing hands on approach to lawn care I appreciate all your efforts!!
Thanks Wize Guy! Glad that you guys are getting some value out of it. No problem on the probs. My best videos come from you guys telling me what issue you're dealing with or questions in the comments. Thanks for watching. 😎👍
Your videos are very informative and easy step by step directions. I have watched so many video on how to get a beautiful lawn and your videos out do them all. Thank you for the great videos. Should I level my lawn first and then focus on getting rid of the weeds?
Hi Erica. You can work on both at the same time really. With Alex's lawn, we took care of weeds first and then top dressed. There's nothing that says you can't do it the other way around. If it were me, I wouldn't wait until top dressing to being working on the weeds. Thanks for watching the content. I appreciate the support.
Yes soil tests are IMPORTANT!!!- I was pushing Milorganite like crazy to my lawn and it's beautiful so I finally decided to do a soil test from Clemson Univ. The results were my phosphorus levels were thru the roof!!! So glad I did one and I won't be using milorganite for at least a year.
Thanks for sharing Don. I just got the results back from a soil test of my lawn. I'll be sharing those with you guys soon. My macros are great but there are a couple of micronutrients that are higher than they should be. I bet you can probably guess which ones based on some of my recent experiments and antics? 😎👍
Same here. Also had low K (there is none in Milo) along with low Mn and Mg which hopefully my micro nute sprays are going to fix. Also low in sulfur but the high K fert I found has 10% sulfur so we should be getting it all fixed here soon. Milo has a good amount of iron as well which showed up on the high side as well. You going to test next year? I went ahead and got 2 tests myself so I'm thinking next spring I'll test again before putting it back on a fert schedule.
@@gangstarib soil test results can really tell you a lot about your soil health. We'll do another test in 6 - 8 weeks to see how the soil is doing. I also tested my soil and will be sharing those results soon. For a lot people phosphorus is what is often low since fewer fertilizers contain it than nitrogen and potassium. Thanks for sharing your results.
Hey Ron, love your videos. I'm going to do the testing too. Another point. After you get enough dirt for the test, if you do another 500-600 probes and leave the dirt on the grass, you also have your core aeration done! LOL
Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to have a yard like yours . Before watching I have put down image . I have poa annua alot. Should I do the test 1st or start with video 1 and apply the products you recommend 1st ?
You can do both Tina. They’re not connected so can use Image now if you like. Now is also a great time to apply pre-emergent. It’s a special herbicide that prevents weeds like crabgrass and spurge from becoming a big problem in your lawn. Can get it here: golfcourselawn.store/products/0-0-7-dithiopyr-172-pre-emergent-herbicide-with-fertilizer
I just ordered the soil test kit.... Question- with this being video 4, do I do the steps in video 1-3 first and then sample or sample before putting anything on my lawn? I'm in the panhandle of Florida and have centipede grass. Thanks!
Ideally you want to wait for the soil test results before applying fertilizer. Only takes 1 week to get results via email. The Mirimichi biostimulants you can do now. Essential-G and the Carbon Kit replace the carbonpro-g and L shown in these videos. golfcourselawn.store/collections/mirimichi-green
Nice Frankie. Good to see that I'm not the only one. Glad that you're having good results with it. It's simple to use, works well and they turn the results around quickly so that's all you can really ask for. 😎
I've got a small lawn and powered reel mowers are very expensive. Do you have a recommendation for a push type reel mower? My major problem is with the tracks left by narrow wheels of the rotary mower. Suggestions?
Hi David. Yes I do. You can go with either a Scotts reel mower or the Earthwise reel mower. The earthwise has more blades and will likely produce a better cut: amzn.to/3tA3tYP Let me know if I can help with anything else. Thanks so much for watching.
Ron I love your content. I do have one question though, "Why did you walk in a zig-zag pattern when determining the location for your soil test points ?"
Heya Matt. Just to get the samples from random locations in the yard. That way the sample is more representative of the entire lawn vs. concentrated to one area. Let me know if I can help with anything else. I really appreciate you watching. 🙏😎
Sounds great Eudes. Let me know once you get your results back. Interested in hearing about how your experience is. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 👍😎
Eudes. If the results are showing major deficiencies, I'd apply the amendments and then test again in 6 - 8 weeks. that will still let you have enough time to do additional fine tuning if needed. Twice per year is a good idea. 👍😎
It's in my course LS Swapping. You can get a generic version at the bottom of this blog post: golfcourselawn.store/blogs/diy-lawn-care/step-by-step-guide-for-getting-a-golf-course-lawn
Ron great video ! My lawn is just not popping , I just put Bermuda sod down last July so I haven't put any herbicide down my lawn is full of poa but I'm not really concerned about the weeds I will get that under control after my first year . My lawn is just not thick like I think it should be . I do a soil test twice a year and got my ph level up to 6.0 from 4.7 my phosphorus level is still really high and i think that's what's causing my lawn to not uptake nutrients. So far i put down two bags of 16/0/8 not at the same time and i spayed humic acid also a bag of disease x . I'm thinking carbon maybe what I'm lacking ! Please help .
@@RonHenry unfortunately once a week with a 33" cub cadet walk behind . I don't have a reel mower . Not really a fan . Thanks for getting back so fast .you channel is the best on RUclips . Those other guys aren't as detailed as you and your more down to earth and explain for the beginner like me .
@@RonHenry I want to put milorganite down but I think it's real high in phosphorus with so is my yard so I'm scared to put it down even though its organic and won't burn .
@@meatman3042 If your soil already has high phosphorus levels, I would use a fertilizer without phosphorus. This is a good choice: golfcourselawn.store/products/country-club-16-0-8-humic-max-and-mesa%C2%AE-by-lebanonturf-sgn-150
Ron Henry will do. I wanted to share with you my front yard progress pic after the carbon pro g. Is there a way to do that on here? Between that and the milorganite it’s finally taking off with these temps and finally rain!
Hi Weeb God. St. Augustine is very common in Florida and yes, most of what I'm saying still applies. Soil testing is still important, fertilization is still important. PGRs can be used. The application rates will be different but the overall process is still very much the same. Create healthy soil which create healthy grass. Let me know if I can help with anything. 👍😎
Yes it is! He's been putting a ton of work into it and it's really paying off. After a top dress it's going to be incredible. I'll absolutely film the irrigation going in and will post a video of it Sunny. 😎
My neighbor just fired trugreen. We recently did a fertilizer app. He has 2.5 gallons of rgs and humic acid in the mail, plus two 1 gallon bottles of multi purpose plus. I took the before pictures. Lets see what happens… lol
@@adamreed1750 You can get this one: golfcourselawn.store/products/golf-course-lawn-carbon-kit?variant=39323344371871 which covers 30,000 square feet or just buy the individual parts by themselves in larger quantities. Release Zero: golfcourselawn.store/products/release-zero Nutri-Kelp: golfcourselawn.store/products/nutri-kelp%E2%84%A2-free-shipping and ByoSpyxtrum: golfcourselawn.store/products/byospxtrum%E2%84%A2-free-shipping
For soil samples isn't the grass/thatch and first inch or so of soil not suppose to be included in the core mixes? I have not tested my soil before but need it done. Thanks.
Hi Rene, the cores I pull come from 5 - 8 inches below the lawn surface. There might be a few small slivers of grass in it, but 95% of what goes into the sample is soil. It's definitely worth doing. It's the best way to know which products in what amounts are right for your particular lawn. I really like MySoil's test because it's easy to use, results come back quickly and the provide actionable suggestions.
Used MySoil this spring-results in 5 days after mailing in. Couldn’t be easier. The real interesting bit will be the f/u testing this fall after I’ve been amending all summer. Did I make a difference? Do I see a difference?
That's the thing I like about it Kevin. It's very easy to se and you get results really quickly. You should see a difference in your test results at the end of the summer. Are you seeing a difference in how the turf looks since making the soil amendments?
I had a soil test and the results were that my Hp level is low. They recommend lime (100 lbs/1000 sq ft). My lawn is 16,500 sq ft. I applied miloganite Memorial Day and July 4 weekends and planning to apply it Labor Day & late fall weekends again. What’s your recommendation on lime product? I live in Huntsville, AL and have Bermuda grass.
Heya Theromiles. Great job on getting a soil test done. Given the amount of lime you're going to need given the size of your lawn, I would consider going to local gardening place or Site One and see what offerings they for lime in bulk. The product I like is the fast-acting lime from Pennington. 1 bag covers 5000 sq ft. amzn.to/2WYZWVN Let me know if I can help with anything else.
Ron, what’s the best time of year to do a soil test, I’m in Texas and this will be my first ever testing. Should this be done at start of growing season or does it matter?
For the first year, I'd recommend doing one in the spring and again in the fall 1320. That lets you know what the soil needs as the season starts while the fall testing will tell you how effective your applications were over the season. Hope this helps.
Hey Ron! Just bought our first single family home and loving the content! We live in middle TN and the lawn on the new home is pretty bad. Lots of dead spots, lots of weeds, lots of bugs. Been watching your stuff and wanting to put down a pest product, malorganite, and also a weed product. Two questions...can I do all three applications same day or do I need to put different products down at different times? Also..safe to do these during summer?
Hi Ricky. The short answer is "it depends". If you're using Milorganite for your fertilizer and Caravan G as an insecticide / pesticide amzn.to/3i4m3Tk then "Yes" you an apply both of those on the same day. Granted it would be 2 passes because they have different application rates. For general weed control, the product I like is called Spectracide. amzn.to/2BEPP0k It's a granular product that you apply in the morning when there's dew on the lawn. I would recommend doing the Milorganite and Caravan G first. I'd apply the Spectracide last or perhaps even the following morning. Doing them all 3 on the same day is going to mean going over the lawn 3 times in the same day. The order in which I'd apply them is Milorganite, Caravan G, Spectracide. Don't water the lawn until the next day. Be sure to also change your clothing after application since you're dealing with herbcide, fungicide and insecticide Hope this helps. 😎👍
RB yep. You apply it during the summer. With Spectracide, apply in the morning when there is dew on the lawn and allow it to dry. Don’t water until the following day.
Hi Garrett, There's a kit that includes 2 tests (before and after) and a probe here: www.mysoiltesting.com/shop?aff=11 If you want just the probe, that's an option as well. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 👍😎
Kajuan. It's possible but Milorganite releases so slowly that any changes it made to the soil in that week time frame would be very slight if any. I've gotten the results and will be posting them next week. Stay tuned! 😎
@@RonHenry awesome. Thank you for the quick response. I was just curious because I recently put some Scott's Weed and feed down, and I was wondering if I should hold off on doing a soil test for a while
Clemson can work Loyd. I just like MySoil because it’s super convenient, inexpensive and you get results that are easy to understand quickly. More important than the test you’re using is to pick a testing model and use the same one consistently so that you can measure the changes in your soil over time. Hope this helps. 👍😎
Going forward don't use fertilizer with phosphorus in it. This is a good choice: golfcourselawn.store/products/country-club-16-0-8-humic-max-and-mesa%C2%AE-by-lebanonturf-sgn-150
Hi Nicholas. These samples are sent in for testing by MySoil. What advantages do you think having a local agriculture extension do the testing vs. a mail-in service?
@@RonHenry their local will know more about your turf and conditions. You can call them and ask questions anytime after your first soil test. Next thing I would say after the soil test they will recommend what you can put down and the best place to find it. Feed store, co-op, and farm store or the best places to find fertilizers. This is why you see some in the community go to big box stores because they don't know any better it's our job to teach.. I'm at the lawn forum
I hear you Nicholas. I can totally see using local lawn care business to find good fertilization products. I guess I'm not understanding how having a test done locally is going to yield a vastly better/different result than using a reputable online service? The big advantage to MySoil is the convenience and speed associated with it. In my case from the time I mailed the sample out till I had results was less than 1 week.
I ordered my soil test through the UGA extension office. The kit was $30 and they mailed it to my house with instructions. I mailed off the soil and received the results by email within about a week. Pretty easy process.
His lawn already looks night and day. The only recommendation I have, is that next time, get the soil test done before you add fert and micro. Depending on how soon after you sample, the results will be skewed.
Great point Russell. We got the results back. Will share in next week's video. We put Milo out so it takes a while to break down and really start working. Even with the Milo, I think you'll be surprised by next week's results. 😎👍
It’s pretty inaccurate to say his lawn was “ugly.” Just a few weeds and brown spots. A better experiment would have been in a pretty tore up neighborhood (unlike yours) to see some TRUE results. I’m sure his will be better but you know what I mean. Now my dilemma will be purchasing a new lawn mower like you are recommending. I just purchased one that m sure won’t fit the bill in your book (Toro recycler). I’m assuming following the soil test, herbicide and fertilizer (along with other things I will perhaps learn from your channel) along with using my substandard mower will be better then nothing at all? Thanks for this info on soil testing. I’m a master gardener and we talk all about doing soil testing but this is cool you don’t have to take it to a facility. I’m loving your channel?
Hey RB. The Recycler isn't "substandard". It's certainly not the best type of mower for Bermuda grass but that would be true for any brand of rotary mower. It really depends on the look you're after and what your goals are. Even with a rotary, you can get a great looking lawn. It really comes down to regular mowing. The more frequently you mow your grass, the better it will look. Of course this assumes you keep the blade sharp and are doing your best to cut at the correct heights.
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Learn How to Apply Milorganite and See the RESULTS!: ruclips.net/video/YhEB1B9AkJA/видео.html
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And then you see a mint RX-7 peakin out the garage 🔥🔥🔥
It is a pretty sweet ride Walter. 👍😎
I agree we're gonna need to fire up that FD3S. Rotary mower bad, Rotary engine Good!
Hahahaha. Matt. Might be able to get Alex to do that. I'd probably have to start another channel for posting car stuff since this is mainly focus on lawn care.
Came to the comments to make sure I wasn’t the only one that noticed the FD
Our lawn used to be gorgeous (when dad was here). I’ve taken over and am studying your process. The grass is clumpy, has soft spots, wild brown spots and areas where the grass is green. I am beyond frustrated. Your videos are immensely informative and encouraging. Whew! I feel so slow though (a new thought process and project). I truly hope to turn things around and enjoy it enough to make lawn care a hobby. That would be the ideal outcome. Thank you very much!
You can do it. It's a process to learn about lawn care but you'd be shocked how much a lawn can be improved in 60 days. Check out this free beginner's guide we recently created. golfcourselawn.store/pages/beginners-guide-to-lawn-care
RX7 spotting - nice choice
Alex’s brother in law’s. It’s a sweet ride.
Hi Ron , I own a small landscape install business and I’m starting to get interested in lawn care & growing healthy grass. You are very good at explaining tips and tricks on lawn care.
Just want to say thanks and keep of the good work you’re literally the best I’ve coming across at explaining and showing hands on approach to lawn care I appreciate all your efforts!!
Thanks so much Matthew! I really appreciate that. 🙏😎
Seems simple enough, gonna order one now, thanks Ron.
Sounds great Calvin. Be sure to let me know about your results once you get them. 😎 Let me know if I can help with anything else. 👍😎
@@RonHenry Just did the same. Ordered the probe with the two tests. Thanks for information Ron. It's spot on.
Awesome whereisthedollar. Be sure to let me know how your results turn out. 👍😎
Hey Ron when should you do a soil test?
I like doing them in the spring and fall but now is fine too. If you’ve never done one before, now.
You guys did really good job. I wish you guys can help me to fix my lawn.
Thanks so much. We enjoyed it!
Hi. When will it be the best time for aeration and leveling? Thanks
Hey Ron...Great educational video for me and other DIYers. 👍🏽 Thanks for the props!
Thanks Wize Guy! Glad that you guys are getting some value out of it. No problem on the probs. My best videos come from you guys telling me what issue you're dealing with or questions in the comments. Thanks for watching. 😎👍
Your videos are very informative and easy step by step directions. I have watched so many video on how to get a beautiful lawn and your videos out do them all. Thank you for the great videos. Should I level my lawn first and then focus on getting rid of the weeds?
Hi Erica. You can work on both at the same time really. With Alex's lawn, we took care of weeds first and then top dressed. There's nothing that says you can't do it the other way around. If it were me, I wouldn't wait until top dressing to being working on the weeds. Thanks for watching the content. I appreciate the support.
Yes soil tests are IMPORTANT!!!- I was pushing Milorganite like crazy to my lawn and it's beautiful so I finally decided to do a soil test from Clemson Univ. The results were my phosphorus levels were thru the roof!!! So glad I did one and I won't be using milorganite for at least a year.
Thanks for sharing Don. I just got the results back from a soil test of my lawn. I'll be sharing those with you guys soon. My macros are great but there are a couple of micronutrients that are higher than they should be. I bet you can probably guess which ones based on some of my recent experiments and antics? 😎👍
Same here. Also had low K (there is none in Milo) along with low Mn and Mg which hopefully my micro nute sprays are going to fix. Also low in sulfur but the high K fert I found has 10% sulfur so we should be getting it all fixed here soon. Milo has a good amount of iron as well which showed up on the high side as well. You going to test next year? I went ahead and got 2 tests myself so I'm thinking next spring I'll test again before putting it back on a fert schedule.
@@gangstarib I'm going to soil test every year going forward. This is the first soil test I ever did and I've been living in my new home for 8 yrs.
@@gangstarib soil test results can really tell you a lot about your soil health. We'll do another test in 6 - 8 weeks to see how the soil is doing. I also tested my soil and will be sharing those results soon. For a lot people phosphorus is what is often low since fewer fertilizers contain it than nitrogen and potassium. Thanks for sharing your results.
Hey Ron , you remind me Tiger Woods with that golf shirt and your voice.
Appreciate it Quiet One! 🙏😎
Hey Ron, love your videos. I'm going to do the testing too. Another point. After you get enough dirt for the test, if you do another 500-600 probes and leave the dirt on the grass, you also have your core aeration done! LOL
Hahahaha I guess that's one way to get core aeration done Billjur. I'd be outside all day but the turf would probably thank me for it. 👍😎
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Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to have a yard like yours . Before watching I have put down image . I have poa annua alot. Should I do the test 1st or start with video 1 and apply the products you recommend 1st ?
You can do both Tina. They’re not connected so can use Image now if you like. Now is also a great time to apply pre-emergent. It’s a special herbicide that prevents weeds like crabgrass and spurge from becoming a big problem in your lawn. Can get it here: golfcourselawn.store/products/0-0-7-dithiopyr-172-pre-emergent-herbicide-with-fertilizer
I just ordered the soil test kit.... Question- with this being video 4, do I do the steps in video 1-3 first and then sample or sample before putting anything on my lawn? I'm in the panhandle of Florida and have centipede grass. Thanks!
Ideally you want to wait for the soil test results before applying fertilizer. Only takes 1 week to get results via email. The Mirimichi biostimulants you can do now. Essential-G and the Carbon Kit replace the carbonpro-g and L shown in these videos. golfcourselawn.store/collections/mirimichi-green
That’s the same soil test I use...very user friendly on all counts.
Nice Frankie. Good to see that I'm not the only one. Glad that you're having good results with it. It's simple to use, works well and they turn the results around quickly so that's all you can really ask for. 😎
Awesome I’ve been wanting to soil test ordering one today
Good deal H. Convington. 👍😎Don't forget to share the results once you get them back.
I've got a small lawn and powered reel mowers are very expensive. Do you have a recommendation for a push type reel mower? My major problem is with the tracks left by narrow wheels of the rotary mower. Suggestions?
Hi David. Yes I do. You can go with either a Scotts reel mower or the Earthwise reel mower. The earthwise has more blades and will likely produce a better cut: amzn.to/3tA3tYP Let me know if I can help with anything else. Thanks so much for watching.
Ron I love your content. I do have one question though, "Why did you walk in a zig-zag pattern when determining the location for your soil test points ?"
Heya Matt. Just to get the samples from
random locations in the yard. That way the sample is more representative of the entire lawn vs. concentrated to one area. Let me know if I can help with anything else. I really appreciate you watching. 🙏😎
I will test mines as well. Thanks Ron, will get one of those tests.
Sounds great Eudes. Let me know once you get your results back. Interested in hearing about how your experience is. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 👍😎
Should we test once a year? Will be my first time testing 🤷🏼♂️
Eudes. If the results are showing major deficiencies, I'd apply the amendments and then test again in 6 - 8 weeks. that will still let you have enough time to do additional fine tuning if needed. Twice per year is a good idea. 👍😎
Would you happen to have a calendar to show how many days between each step?
It's in my course LS Swapping. You can get a generic version at the bottom of this blog post: golfcourselawn.store/blogs/diy-lawn-care/step-by-step-guide-for-getting-a-golf-course-lawn
Thanks for this question!
@@RonHenrythank you for answering this question Ron!
Great video bro. Appreciate the content.
No problem MTXE! Thanks for watching the content. I really appreciate it. 😎👍
Ron great video ! My lawn is just not popping , I just put Bermuda sod down last July so I haven't put any herbicide down my lawn is full of poa but I'm not really concerned about the weeds I will get that under control after my first year . My lawn is just not thick like I think it should be . I do a soil test twice a year and got my ph level up to 6.0 from 4.7 my phosphorus level is still really high and i think that's what's causing my lawn to not uptake nutrients. So far i put down two bags of 16/0/8 not at the same time and i spayed humic acid also a bag of disease x . I'm thinking carbon maybe what I'm lacking ! Please help .
How often are you mowing Jim?
@@RonHenry unfortunately once a week with a 33" cub cadet walk behind . I don't have a reel mower . Not really a fan . Thanks for getting back so fast .you channel is the best on RUclips . Those other guys aren't as detailed as you and your more down to earth and explain for the beginner like me .
@@RonHenry I want to put milorganite down but I think it's real high in phosphorus with so is my yard so I'm scared to put it down even though its organic and won't burn .
@@meatman3042 If your soil already has high phosphorus levels, I would use a fertilizer without phosphorus. This is a good choice: golfcourselawn.store/products/country-club-16-0-8-humic-max-and-mesa%C2%AE-by-lebanonturf-sgn-150
@@RonHenry thanks I will try hope it will thicken it up .
Another great episode. I’ve been meaning to do a soil test as well. I was debating using our local site one, but nah just go this route instead.
Sounds great S Flynn. Definitely let me know what your results look like. :-)
Ron Henry will do. I wanted to share with you my front yard progress pic after the carbon pro g. Is there a way to do that on here? Between that and the milorganite it’s finally taking off with these temps and finally rain!
S Flynn. Not really. You could upload the picture to imgur and post the link here. Can also email to me if you want. ron@ron-henry.com 👍😎
Do all your videos still apply to my Florida grass
Hi Weeb God. St. Augustine is very common in Florida and yes, most of what I'm saying still applies. Soil testing is still important, fertilization is still important. PGRs can be used. The application rates will be different but the overall process is still very much the same. Create healthy soil which create healthy grass. Let me know if I can help with anything. 👍😎
Ron Henry if I have any problems I’ll tell you
Sounds good Weeb God.👍
🌞Alex's yard is looking *great* !! When is he irrigation going in? You gonna video it?
Yes it is! He's been putting a ton of work into it and it's really paying off. After a top dress it's going to be incredible. I'll absolutely film the irrigation going in and will post a video of it Sunny. 😎
Ron Henry irrigation? Can sprinklers work as well?
The irrigation is in RB! :-) I'll be releasing the video of the installation next week! :-) Stay tuned.
My neighbor just fired trugreen. We recently did a fertilizer app. He has 2.5 gallons of rgs and humic acid in the mail, plus two 1 gallon bottles of multi purpose plus. I took the before pictures. Lets see what happens… lol
Sounds like you're well on your way Adam. Keep us posted on how it goes.
Does golfcourselawns.,com have a carbon pack that covers an acre? The one I found looked like it covered 15k. The $119 carbon pack.
@@adamreed1750 You can get this one: golfcourselawn.store/products/golf-course-lawn-carbon-kit?variant=39323344371871 which covers 30,000 square feet or just buy the individual parts by themselves in larger quantities. Release Zero: golfcourselawn.store/products/release-zero Nutri-Kelp: golfcourselawn.store/products/nutri-kelp%E2%84%A2-free-shipping and ByoSpyxtrum: golfcourselawn.store/products/byospxtrum%E2%84%A2-free-shipping
Outstanding. Thanks
@@adamreed1750 Anytime
For soil samples isn't the grass/thatch and first inch or so of soil not suppose to be included in the core mixes? I have not tested my soil before but need it done. Thanks.
Hi Rene, the cores I pull come from 5 - 8 inches below the lawn surface. There might be a few small slivers of grass in it, but 95% of what goes into the sample is soil. It's definitely worth doing. It's the best way to know which products in what amounts are right for your particular lawn. I really like MySoil's test because it's easy to use, results come back quickly and the provide actionable suggestions.
We just purchased a 0 turn lawn mower recently will that lawnmower be okay?
Yep! Just use it regularly and keep it sharp
Used MySoil this spring-results in 5 days after mailing in. Couldn’t be easier. The real interesting bit will be the f/u testing this fall after I’ve been amending all summer. Did I make a difference? Do I see a difference?
That's the thing I like about it Kevin. It's very easy to se and you get results really quickly. You should see a difference in your test results at the end of the summer. Are you seeing a difference in how the turf looks since making the soil amendments?
I had a soil test and the results were that my Hp level is low. They recommend lime (100 lbs/1000 sq ft). My lawn is 16,500 sq ft. I applied miloganite Memorial Day and July 4 weekends and planning to apply it Labor Day & late fall weekends again. What’s your recommendation on lime product? I live in Huntsville, AL and have Bermuda grass.
Heya Theromiles. Great job on getting a soil test done. Given the amount of lime you're going to need given the size of your lawn, I would consider going to local gardening place or Site One and see what offerings they for lime in bulk. The product I like is the fast-acting lime from Pennington. 1 bag covers 5000 sq ft. amzn.to/2WYZWVN Let me know if I can help with anything else.
Is a deep sample good or maybe not good?
3 - 4 inches is good Jay
or just put the samples in the white box and shake it up to mix if you dont have or want to walk around with a bucket.
That's a good idea Fred. I can see the box being used as a good soil shaker. 👍😂 Thanks for sharing the tip.
@@RonHenry no problem Ron that how i did mine 👍
@@timh363 Love it. Glad it worked out. Let me know how your results come back.
Would have been interesting to know what the difference between yours and his was when you got results.
I've shown that on several live streams Brewcrews. He's currently using a 12-12-12 on his lawn.
@@RonHenry Just finished the ugly lawn series. Outstanding work!
Thanks so much BrewCrew. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 🙏😎
Ron, what’s the best time of year to do a soil test, I’m in Texas and this will be my first ever testing. Should this be done at start of growing season or does it matter?
For the first year, I'd recommend doing one in the spring and again in the fall 1320. That lets you know what the soil needs as the season starts while the fall testing will tell you how effective your applications were over the season. Hope this helps.
I can only get about 3” deep, is that a problem?
Heya Greg. If that's all you can do, it'll have to work but getting a deeper sample would be best.
Hey Ron! Just bought our first single family home and loving the content! We live in middle TN and the lawn on the new home is pretty bad. Lots of dead spots, lots of weeds, lots of bugs. Been watching your stuff and wanting to put down a pest product, malorganite, and also a weed product. Two questions...can I do all three applications same day or do I need to put different products down at different times? Also..safe to do these during summer?
Hi Ricky. The short answer is "it depends". If you're using Milorganite for your fertilizer and Caravan G as an insecticide / pesticide amzn.to/3i4m3Tk then "Yes" you an apply both of those on the same day. Granted it would be 2 passes because they have different application rates. For general weed control, the product I like is called Spectracide. amzn.to/2BEPP0k It's a granular product that you apply in the morning when there's dew on the lawn. I would recommend doing the Milorganite and Caravan G first. I'd apply the Spectracide last or perhaps even the following morning. Doing them all 3 on the same day is going to mean going over the lawn 3 times in the same day. The order in which I'd apply them is Milorganite, Caravan G, Spectracide. Don't water the lawn until the next day. Be sure to also change your clothing after application since you're dealing with herbcide, fungicide and insecticide Hope this helps. 😎👍
@@RonHenry thanks so much! Gonna give it a go.
@@RickyShockleyMarketing Nice Ricky! Let me know how it works out.
Ron Henry is this something he can do now in the summer?
RB yep. You apply it during the summer. With Spectracide, apply in the morning when there is dew on the lawn and allow it to dry. Don’t water until the following day.
I didn't see a link for that soil probe. Where did you get that?
Hi Garrett, There's a kit that includes 2 tests (before and after) and a probe here: www.mysoiltesting.com/shop?aff=11 If you want just the probe, that's an option as well. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 👍😎
I dont know if anyone asked this, but would the previous fertilizers affect the results?
Kajuan. It's possible but Milorganite releases so slowly that any changes it made to the soil in that week time frame would be very slight if any. I've gotten the results and will be posting them next week. Stay tuned! 😎
@@RonHenry awesome. Thank you for the quick response. I was just curious because I recently put some Scott's Weed and feed down, and I was wondering if I should hold off on doing a soil test for a while
Shouldn't skew the results too much Kajuan. I'd do the test sooner than later.
Nobody recommended Clemson for soil test?
Clemson can work Loyd. I just like MySoil because it’s super convenient, inexpensive and you get results that are easy to understand quickly. More important than the test you’re using is to pick a testing model and use the same one consistently so that you can measure the changes in your soil over time. Hope this helps. 👍😎
My lawn is crazy high in phosphorus. Any suggestions?
Going forward don't use fertilizer with phosphorus in it. This is a good choice: golfcourselawn.store/products/country-club-16-0-8-humic-max-and-mesa%C2%AE-by-lebanonturf-sgn-150
BAck at it again
Always Terry! Always. 😎👍
Sending them in is the best way. Next time try your local AG extension
Hi Nicholas. These samples are sent in for testing by MySoil. What advantages do you think having a local agriculture extension do the testing vs. a mail-in service?
@@RonHenry their local will know more about your turf and conditions. You can call them and ask questions anytime after your first soil test. Next thing I would say after the soil test they will recommend what you can put down and the best place to find it. Feed store, co-op, and farm store or the best places to find fertilizers. This is why you see some in the community go to big box stores because they don't know any better it's our job to teach.. I'm at the lawn forum
I hear you Nicholas. I can totally see using local lawn care business to find good fertilization products. I guess I'm not understanding how having a test done locally is going to yield a vastly better/different result than using a reputable online service? The big advantage to MySoil is the convenience and speed associated with it. In my case from the time I mailed the sample out till I had results was less than 1 week.
What is this local AG extension that you speak of? I’m fairly new to this DIY lawn care.
I ordered my soil test through the UGA extension office. The kit was $30 and they mailed it to my house with instructions. I mailed off the soil and received the results by email within about a week. Pretty easy process.
His lawn already looks night and day. The only recommendation I have, is that next time, get the soil test done before you add fert and micro. Depending on how soon after you sample, the results will be skewed.
Great point Russell. We got the results back. Will share in next week's video. We put Milo out so it takes a while to break down and really start working. Even with the Milo, I think you'll be surprised by next week's results. 😎👍
Those products are too expensive for me!
I hear you. There are other options here: golfcourselawn.store/collections/lawn-fertilizers
It’s pretty inaccurate to say his lawn was “ugly.” Just a few weeds and brown spots. A better experiment would have been in a pretty tore up neighborhood (unlike yours) to see some TRUE results. I’m sure his will be better but you know what I mean. Now my dilemma will be purchasing a new lawn mower like you are recommending. I just purchased one that m sure won’t fit the bill in your book (Toro recycler). I’m assuming following the soil test, herbicide and fertilizer (along with other things I will perhaps learn from your channel) along with using my substandard mower will be better then nothing at all? Thanks for this info on soil testing. I’m a master gardener and we talk all about doing soil testing but this is cool you don’t have to take it to a facility. I’m loving your channel?
Hey RB. The Recycler isn't "substandard". It's certainly not the best type of mower for Bermuda grass but that would be true for any brand of rotary mower. It really depends on the look you're after and what your goals are. Even with a rotary, you can get a great looking lawn. It really comes down to regular mowing. The more frequently you mow your grass, the better it will look. Of course this assumes you keep the blade sharp and are doing your best to cut at the correct heights.
Ron Henry I said my mower was “substandard.”
@@rbthegardennannyllc4219 Ahhh I see what you mean. I read your comment incorrectly. Thanks for the clarification.