🤞 I know technically it's all wrong but I've been doing it over 20 years.. it's rare these days for me to spill something.. but.. you're right.. I guess I've lapsed
Do you mean 10 litres with 1kg iron? If so I'm amazed.. I've been using half that rate for over 20 years so that's an eye opener if so.. cheers for the comment
@@LawnRight I used to fill the sprayer right up too, but for small lawns, there isn't much point. It's heavy to get on and off and you go home more tired for not much extra gain. 1liter of water weighs 1kg, then there is the weight of the iron plus the sprayer. We use a similar amount of iron too
I have found that mixing it the night before with warm water dissolves the granules and stop the nozzle and in-line filter clogging , shaking two or three times before application.
Hi, it will green the lawn a bit, but everyone's own version of what its like always differs.. There will be a rate for greening and a rate for moss killing.. eg greening might be 250g on a lawn while moss killing could easily be double or triple that so just make sure you're following the right dosage.. My next video out hopefully Saturday or Sunday shows me applying some iron so watch out for that one
Hi Shaun your videos are great and useful. My question is with you being a professional do you need a mask when spraying herbicides is the weedkillers/ Iron sulphate bad for your health when breathing in when spraying on lawns. Thanks
Hi ian.. reading most bottles you are fine in well ventilated and open spaces which is what I usually do but over the last few years as I'm getting older I do think about it..I started wearing a plastic shield last year and do need to get another
what colour should it become when mixed? i have bought some and in the box it says the water will turn pale green, but after mixing it turns orange in color. maybe i have too much chlorine in the water?
@@scottellwoodgardening287 wasnt aware of it but no I wont be going.. not one for shows really although I had agood look through it and does appeal. Def consider down the line
Hi could you tell me what color deflecting nozzle you would use for liquid fertilizing your lawn. And also have you used the cheaper copy nozzles and are they any good. Thank you Peter
Hi ..I've never used liquid fert but I'd start off with a red one as that's the finest mist one.. I generally just buy any deflectortip nozzle and so far had no issues. Think they're all quite affordable at just a few pounds
Hi can you tell me how long iron sulphate lasts in a backpack sprayer when mixed with water if I have half left how long will it last for greening up my lawn cheers
Hi it's best to just make what you need. The iron isn't good long term for the internal components and can cause the rubbers to perish.. This can take months but best to use clean water first to see how much you need fo your lanw size then just make enough. It's should easily be fine for a few weeks though
I have crazy paving around the sides of the loan and the first time I did it got it on the crazy paving but I just could not fathom where the rust stains come from at the time over night 😧. What a nightmare took me ages to wire brush the stain it off. i use a hard black plastic strips down the side of the loan now and just hose it down afterwards to make sure thank you Shaun good Instructions from you how not make a mess just got to be on your Guard with that stuff
Great stuff mate! Do you ever feel the need to double pass in different directions ? I always feel the need to.. obviously half the dose/ just as much applied overall - looking forward to seeing you throughout the season 👍🏼
Hiya mate hope you are well and ready for the season..I've personally never ever double sprayed iron.. not saying it's not agood idea.. maybe I've done it in efficiently over the years, dont know.. might be worth me trying the double pass method .. although that would make me get home later in the day 🤣
@@LawnRight yeah mate just been finishing off some of the paperwork side of things today for new customers that are on treatment plans ! Absolutely, your way is half the time and obviously very affective ! I suppose I have maybe over worried about even application! May take some to a singular pass this season! If I do, you’ll definitely get a shout out 😄💪🏽🌱 Have a great season pal!
Good work shaun! 👍. If you make up some iron how long can it keep before not being able to use? Would you have to use it on that day of the mixing. Was thinking of making some up and putting in a couple of 20l containers. Cheers.
Hi I honestly dont knownthe answer to this. I assume it's much like ready mixed liquid iron and should be ok if stored... but I cant say for sure. I get through about 6 x 20 litre barrels a day treating lawns so it doesnt hang around long.. I do often have some that goes over a weekenď and I have had rare instances when it's been a few days but I've not tested any longer periods sorry
@@LawnRight Cheers Shaun. Yeah I was just thinking I could make some up in the weekend to save time during the working week days. Thanks for the honest advice 👍
Loving your channel, binge watching it to be honest trying to soak up some tips. I have a couple of questions: How often do you feed iron sulphate to a lawn and what times in the year? How often should I use weed killers? Are there any rules for not seeding/iron sulphate/weed killing at the same time?
Hi and thanks! Iron is mainly Ued over winter. Typically anywhere from November to End of March. Once every 2 months is fine but you can go monthly. I wouldnt seed and apply iron as itll affect the seeds. Weedspray as needed but typically 2 or 3 times during growing season. Read the rules for the chemical you are applying as some can only be applied once a year
@@LawnRight perfect. Thanks for taking the time out to reply to that, I’ve watched nearly all your videos now and those were the burning questions. Appreciate it 👍🏼
Hey shaun. Great vid as usual. Can i ask would you put weed killer down at the same time as the moss killer? Like in the same spray bottle. Also could you recommend a weed kill product. Used the new stihl rl540 today with a bit of bungee to hold the back door open a bit as per your vid. Was so impressed with it so thanks for that! Thanks Chris
Hi Chris, unfortunately iron isnt compatible with weedkillers at moss killing rates. Glad the bungee helped! 😁😊 as for weedkilling products im just about to order a load of domestic products that I'll be using exclusively on my own lawn. It's nothing fancy just general.off the shelf stuff.. want to show people it possible .. I'll be making a video which will be out in the next couple of days
Shaun Am I right in saying that I can add 250g ferrous sulphate to 5l , if you add 1,000g to 20l? At 5 g/meter can we safely say that 5 L of mixture should cover 50m2 of my lawn? ( 5g x50m2=250g ?
I’ve a 20L sprayer but I only fill it to 15L because it kills my shoulders when full. I’ve 3/4 of an acre so I’m filling it 4-5 times. I’m guessing the powder form is a lot cheaper than the liquid products I typically buy (€60 for 10 L). I see your wearing a padded Gillette jacket which must be more comfortable.
Man up !! I spray 2.1 acres with the sprayer filled over 25 litres to the brim and just wear a t-shirt that goes straight in the wash at the end along with all my clothes. When you are walking a distance you want every litre you can in the sprayer to save the number of refills.
Does iron sulphate act as a fertiliser as well? Or should I add a fertiliser as an additional step to the iron sulphate? Finding it hard to find the answer to this online. If anyone knows and help me greatly appreciated
Hi.. I wouldn't walk over the lawn more than twice when applying at a normal walking speed with the right nozzle.. the more you apply the greener then greater the black it will go 😊
Shaun what nozzle do you use on the cp3? I have taken on three big jobs with moss 3” deep! I suspect I may have to go back to a watering can and bar to get the Is beyond the tips of the plants
@@PSKyleuk I honestly wouldnt worry too much about spraying it now its warming up. The moss is going to dry out and weaken so I'd just go straight in for the scarify
Hiya not sure.. I literally put a bit in my sprayer for my customers as an extra in with weedkiller.. so I've never actually applied seaweed on it's own.. pretty sure the application rate is a fair bit higher than what I've been doing
Could you please confirm the dosage as on my packaging it says 2g per litre so 20g for 10L for greening where you said dosage is 400g per 10L not to sure
How the heck didn't that clog up? I'm constantly straining my iron and it still clogs and you just threw the load straight in! 😂 Is it down to the cp3 knapsack?
HI, for me at leats its in the mixing.. I used to shake the sprayer maybe 40 times and it would clog.. I then upped it to 100 times and it very raley clogs.. I remove the filter in the handle/trigger for a clean maybe once a week
Hi do you mean the two sticks I use in this video? If so its just an old broom handles with half a screw screwed in the bottom 😁🌞 and saw the head of the screw off so youve got maybe 1 to 2 inches spike at the end
These ones are the ones I use www.pitchcare.com/products/anvil-nozzles-1?variant=40957027024939¤cy=GBP&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu-63BhC9ARIsAMMTLXQ-xnGpZfEutJaydeTc-PMbf43lFNaHEhZoFbuTWuw65wBR84gAXjMaAkvyEALw_wcB. Have used these continuously for iron forever. The red dt2 for weedkiller
@@LawnRight I would think that a 1.2 wouldn't give out the water volume required for soluble iron , average 400 l per hectare , I doubt a 1.2 would give this even at slow walking pace. Most knapsacks only give out 1 bar of pressure , at the rate you go down , that's not enough water. Have you done calibration
Great video Iv been using Pro-Kleen Iron Sulphate powder and it says 40g per 20l of water Is there any difference between this and the iron you are using as compared to your 1000g per 20l this seems very very weak ?
Hi every powder will have their own application rates. I do agree though that does seem weak compared to mine but try it at that and see if the moss goes brown after a day. It does seem to be right though.. I've checked on the pro kleen website and it is what you say so I'd go with that
@@amandapetermendez1725 the water is just the carrier, go with 2g of iron sulphate per square meter of lawn. 2g x400 square meter is 800g. Spray your lawn with just water first to work out how much water it takes to spray your lawn once. Then refill your tank to that amount and add 800g of iron.
I am a little confused, why does it stain orange/brown if the iron powder you are using is grey or white in colour? Great video, please keep them coming. 🙏
@@Souto71 hi yesif you've got moss its worth killing it off first then scarifying after a few days or so.. hut if not too much moss I wouldnt worrytoo much as were just getting into warmer temperatures so the moss is gonna start drying out soon
The only need for iron sulphate is to kill moss if you haven't got a scarifier or the moss keeps coming back. I apply it very tentatively with a miracle gro feeder on a hosepipe where it's need. A little at a time until I can see the moss going black the next day. Very little is needed and it is very acidic so the less used the better. Actual miracle gro feed is all you need to revitalise the lawn and the feeder is the easiest way to apply it. One sachet per 100 square metres until it's all gone which takes about fifteen minutes.
Good content again. Question about seed. Bought some premium seed as fully renovating lawn, but got hit by freezing temps so put the 5kg bag of seed (unopened in hessian bag and box) in to the shed. Went in shed 2 weeks later (yesterday) and I appear to have mice and they've gone to town and burrowed into the box and dug the contents put all over the floor. Is this seed still safe/good to use, despite the mouse droppings. Also what's best way to store seed to avoid mice attacking it.
You should see my shee.. had exactly the same happen to me. I'm still going to show the seeds. They should have kept fairly dry I hope.. unless moisture has gotten in. If dry they should be fine,but if your shee is prone to sweating or having drips come down off the roof perhaps not so good..me personally I'm gonna try them on my own lawn shortly... prob best in a plastic sealer container stored in the dark!
Those CP sprayers are the dogs doodahs. I’ve had the CP15 for nearly 20 years and it’s never let me down. Bloody pricey but after 20 years use it’s actually a bargain.
Does anyone know the science behind adding iron to the lawn? What is the biological benefit of adding iron? Other than just making it a darker green is there any real reason to apply it?
Iron is a nutrient that plants do use, its also called a turf hardener.. you can often see lawns that have been treated fair so much better over winter
would it not be easier to mix the solution in the plastic water drum then pour into the sprayer once properly mixed. it means you can put the lid on and give it a good shake without spilling and would reduce the risk of unmixed iron clogging the sprayer.
Hi.. maybe.. I've never done that. Suppose old habits die hard. Iron does stain so I'd prob not want it staining the drums as I also use the drums for water for other treatments such as weedkiller.
Surely its about a given quantity of of product per square meter...not a cocentration ratio, randomly applied..? Watching this- you have no idea how much you actually sprayed to the grassed area....!
Hi it's already calibrated to my own walking speed. Setting sprayers up to deliver the right amount requires knapsack calibration which is already set up for me. Thankfully iron sulphate is a little forgiving if you over apply. So the 1 to 1.2 litres of iron in 20 litres knapsack delivers at the right rate through the right nozzle for me if that makes sense. Everyone elses walking speed and spray width would affect their own particular ratios however with iron its a little more forgiving
I thought the same too. You need to know the area of lawn to determine how much iron to use. The amount of water is almost insignificant, enough to give the lawn a decent drench. Off the top of my head, I tend to use 6/7g of 19% iron for every sqm, for a 100sqm lawn I would use 10l of water with 600/700g when killing moss. I’d also cut the grass first. On very heavy infestations I would also scarify before spraying iron. Another tip is to use an absorbent door mat on hard surfaces to wipe your boots. We all have different methods I suppose, someone will be along to say my methods are wrong too!
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You’re actually a legend. Cheers for making these videos
measuring out and mixing on that nice block paving !
🤞 I know technically it's all wrong but I've been doing it over 20 years.. it's rare these days for me to spill something.. but.. you're right.. I guess I've lapsed
cheers for app rate, i wasnt sure i did mine at right rate but this has taught me that i did.
As others have said, you are a legend, great advice every step of the way!!
All here to help one another😊🙏🙏
Good stuff, we usually work off 10l unless we are doing the winter feeds. 1l of water is 1kg plus the weight of the sprayer.
Do you mean 10 litres with 1kg iron? If so I'm amazed.. I've been using half that rate for over 20 years so that's an eye opener if so.. cheers for the comment
@@LawnRight I used to fill the sprayer right up too, but for small lawns, there isn't much point. It's heavy to get on and off and you go home more tired for not much extra gain. 1liter of water weighs 1kg, then there is the weight of the iron plus the sprayer. We use a similar amount of iron too
Ahh ok.. misunderstood
I would do the same as Robbie, 10 liters in a 15 litre Solo sprayer, the best padded shoulder straps are a must too👌
Is this measure of iron to obtain colour or kill moss ( blackening )??
I have found that mixing it the night before with warm water dissolves the granules and stop the nozzle and in-line filter clogging , shaking two or three times before application.
Will this stuff help My lawn be the same colour ? Only I have different patches of green at the moment - thanks
Hi, it will green the lawn a bit, but everyone's own version of what its like always differs.. There will be a rate for greening and a rate for moss killing.. eg greening might be 250g on a lawn while moss killing could easily be double or triple that so just make sure you're following the right dosage.. My next video out hopefully Saturday or Sunday shows me applying some iron so watch out for that one
Top job Shaun deserve a beer 🍻😎
😁 it's not Friday yet 😁😁
When do you feel is the best time to spray the grass before or after a cut of the lawn thank you for any feed back
Hi after for sure
@LawnRight thank you so much for reply👍🙏
We did some today mate 👍 happy days
Yay!
Hi Shaun your videos are great and useful. My question is with you being a professional do you need a mask when spraying herbicides is the weedkillers/ Iron sulphate bad for your health when breathing in when spraying on lawns. Thanks
Hi ian.. reading most bottles you are fine in well ventilated and open spaces which is what I usually do but over the last few years as I'm getting older I do think about it..I started wearing a plastic shield last year and do need to get another
Great Advice Shaun as ever cheers mate
Cheers!
Great clear video. If you worked in Vancouver, I would hire you!
😊😊
what colour should it become when mixed? i have bought some and in the box it says the water will turn pale green, but after mixing it turns orange in color. maybe i have too much chlorine in the water?
Mine turns orange usually the powdered stuff.. I used a semi wet mix before hat ale Grene and leaves a slight green colour in the tank
great stuff and good to know. do you need to water this product after applying? is there any harm during a drought?
Hi no. no need to water it in. Its mainly used from late autumn to late winter though
Good video for people mate. This is a common question on Facebook groups.
Thanks Scott. Much appreciated 👍
@@LawnRight are you going to BTME at Harrogate in 2 weeks mate. It’s a good turfcare show.
@@scottellwoodgardening287 wasnt aware of it but no I wont be going.. not one for shows really although I had agood look through it and does appeal. Def consider down the line
@@LawnRight worth a visit in the future mate and not far to travel.
Hi could you tell me what color deflecting nozzle you would use for liquid fertilizing your lawn. And also have you used the cheaper copy nozzles and are they any good. Thank you Peter
Hi ..I've never used liquid fert but I'd start off with a red one as that's the finest mist one.. I generally just buy any deflectortip nozzle and so far had no issues. Think they're all quite affordable at just a few pounds
Hi can you tell me how long iron sulphate lasts in a backpack sprayer when mixed with water if I have half left how long will it last for greening up my lawn cheers
Hi it's best to just make what you need. The iron isn't good long term for the internal components and can cause the rubbers to perish.. This can take months but best to use clean water first to see how much you need fo your lanw size then just make enough. It's should easily be fine for a few weeks though
Thanks for your advice much appreciated
I have crazy paving around the sides of the loan and the first time I did it got it on the crazy paving but I just could not fathom where the rust stains come from at the time over night 😧. What a nightmare took me ages to wire brush the stain it off. i use a hard black plastic strips down the side of the loan now and just hose it down afterwards to make sure thank you Shaun good Instructions from you how not make a mess just got to be on your Guard with that stuff
Absolutely.. if its windy be extra careful
Just the job 👍 thanks Shaun good advice there
Thanks Al! 👍🌞
Great advice as usual
Thank you 🙏
Great stuff mate!
Do you ever feel the need to double pass in different directions ? I always feel the need to.. obviously half the dose/ just as much applied overall - looking forward to seeing you throughout the season 👍🏼
Hiya mate hope you are well and ready for the season..I've personally never ever double sprayed iron.. not saying it's not agood idea.. maybe I've done it in efficiently over the years, dont know.. might be worth me trying the double pass method .. although that would make me get home later in the day 🤣
@@LawnRight yeah mate just been finishing off some of the paperwork side of things today for new customers that are on treatment plans !
Absolutely, your way is half the time and obviously very affective ! I suppose I have maybe over worried about even application! May take some to a singular pass this season! If I do, you’ll definitely get a shout out 😄💪🏽🌱
Have a great season pal!
@@LawnRight now then wiil that green all the grass up as well killing the moss ?
Do you recommend watering in the Iron sulphate after application?
This might be a stupid question, but do you have to rake up the blackened moss afterwards?
Hi.. Not stupid at all 😊😊. I welcome your question. So yes ideally it should be raked out once it's gone black
@@LawnRightok great. Thanks!
@@LawnRight How long can you leave it once it turns black? Or does it need to be removed immediately?
@@devilsinch1 hi there's no rush as it'll stay black indefinitely kind of but best to get out to allow it to recover
@@LawnRight thanks again. Much appreciated!
Always been afraid of getting it on to hard surfaces.. thanks for this!
Any time
You ever thought about trying a cordless sprayer? Like the pressure wash ones but of the lesser setting?
Hi yeah ie got a battery sprayer which I'll be using soon.. tried it with some iron in a few months back but I'm gonna use it for other things
Hello Sean if Im not treating moss but i would like to harden off the bermuda someday would I use Iron sulfate powder
Hi yes iron is used to strengthen the cell walls and can be used even if Theres no moss present
Good work shaun! 👍. If you make up some iron how long can it keep before not being able to use? Would you have to use it on that day of the mixing. Was thinking of making some up and putting in a couple of 20l containers. Cheers.
Hi I honestly dont knownthe answer to this. I assume it's much like ready mixed liquid iron and should be ok if stored... but I cant say for sure. I get through about 6 x 20 litre barrels a day treating lawns so it doesnt hang around long.. I do often have some that goes over a weekenď and I have had rare instances when it's been a few days but I've not tested any longer periods sorry
@@LawnRight Cheers Shaun. Yeah I was just thinking I could make some up in the weekend to save time during the working week days. Thanks for the honest advice 👍
How much will the 4 liter 1000g mix cover to treat lawn moss? Thank you
Depends on the nozzle used.. 1000g with green nozzle in 20 litres will cover about 400 sq metres
Loving your channel, binge watching it to be honest trying to soak up some tips. I have a couple of questions:
How often do you feed iron sulphate to a lawn and what times in the year?
How often should I use weed killers?
Are there any rules for not seeding/iron sulphate/weed killing at the same time?
Hi and thanks! Iron is mainly Ued over winter. Typically anywhere from November to End of March. Once every 2 months is fine but you can go monthly.
I wouldnt seed and apply iron as itll affect the seeds. Weedspray as needed but typically 2 or 3 times during growing season. Read the rules for the chemical you are applying as some can only be applied once a year
@@LawnRight perfect. Thanks for taking the time out to reply to that, I’ve watched nearly all your videos now and those were the burning questions. Appreciate it 👍🏼
If your putting on a lawn where they have a dog what length off time do you recommend keeping dog off lawn
Hi once it's dry it's fine.. Usually 2hours.. But it is safe regardless.. Just wipe paws if they have to go on it
Question. What does the dash of washing up liquid do exactly. You said helps the iron get in, explain 'get in' please. Into the moss?
Hi it kind of makes it a bit more slippery to help products get into the ground
@@LawnRight I've done it, I used some washing up liquid too, it's all sprayed now and turning bkack already. Thanks for your advice, appreciated 👍
Hey shaun. Great vid as usual. Can i ask would you put weed killer down at the same time as the moss killer? Like in the same spray bottle. Also could you recommend a weed kill product. Used the new stihl rl540 today with a bit of bungee to hold the back door open a bit as per your vid. Was so impressed with it so thanks for that!
Thanks
Chris
Hi Chris, unfortunately iron isnt compatible with weedkillers at moss killing rates. Glad the bungee helped! 😁😊 as for weedkilling products im just about to order a load of domestic products that I'll be using exclusively on my own lawn. It's nothing fancy just general.off the shelf stuff.. want to show people it possible .. I'll be making a video which will be out in the next couple of days
@@LawnRight thanks shawn will look forward to that
Shaun
Am I right in saying that I can add 250g ferrous sulphate to 5l , if you add 1,000g to 20l? At 5 g/meter can we safely say that 5 L of mixture should cover 50m2 of my lawn? ( 5g x50m2=250g ?
Hi shaun,if lawn does go black does this mean too much iron has been put on?will the lawn recover ok..plan is to scarify in couple of weeks
Hi yes that's right it's an iron overdose. The lawn will be fine after a few weeks usually..😊
Fingers crossed 🙈 thanks
I think a wee paddle mixer would be good for you . Great video btw 🙏
Maybe.. never used one but as I get older it may be wise 😁
I’ve a 20L sprayer but I only fill it to 15L because it kills my shoulders when full. I’ve 3/4 of an acre so I’m filling it 4-5 times. I’m guessing the powder form is a lot cheaper than the liquid products I typically buy (€60 for 10 L). I see your wearing a padded Gillette jacket which must be more comfortable.
Hi yep comfort is a must.
Man up !!
I spray 2.1 acres with the sprayer filled over 25 litres to the brim and just wear a t-shirt that goes straight in the wash at the end along with all my clothes.
When you are walking a distance you want every litre you can in the sprayer to save the number of refills.
Does iron sulphate act as a fertiliser as well? Or should I add a fertiliser as an additional step to the iron sulphate? Finding it hard to find the answer to this online. If anyone knows and help me greatly appreciated
Iron is actually needed by plants in small doses, but it's not really a Fert so certainly add additional as needed
So how often shall we need to iron the lawn sir?
More so in winter less often rest of year really.. Maybe once every 6 weeks in winter
Hi,can i ask does it matter how many litres of iron you put onto lawn or do you just give it a good soaking?thanks
Hi.. I wouldn't walk over the lawn more than twice when applying at a normal walking speed with the right nozzle.. the more you apply the greener then greater the black it will go 😊
Thank you
Shaun what nozzle do you use on the cp3? I have taken on three big jobs with moss 3” deep! I suspect I may have to go back to a watering can and bar to get the Is beyond the tips of the plants
Hiya for iron light green anvil fan 1.2 bar nozzles
Yip that's what I normally use
@@PSKyleuk I honestly wouldnt worry too much about spraying it now its warming up. The moss is going to dry out and weaken so I'd just go straight in for the scarify
Is it the same mixture for liquid seaweed, Shaun.??
Hiya not sure.. I literally put a bit in my sprayer for my customers as an extra in with weedkiller.. so I've never actually applied seaweed on it's own.. pretty sure the application rate is a fair bit higher than what I've been doing
Great video thanks!
Thank you!
And how much grass will one sprayer cover ? For the mix you've gone with
Hi if using the green nozzle around 400 sqm
Could you please confirm the dosage as on my packaging it says 2g per litre so 20g for 10L for greening where you said dosage is 400g per 10L not to sure
Hi each product will have their own application rate. The one I use will likely be different from the one you use
How the heck didn't that clog up? I'm constantly straining my iron and it still clogs and you just threw the load straight in! 😂 Is it down to the cp3 knapsack?
HI, for me at leats its in the mixing.. I used to shake the sprayer maybe 40 times and it would clog.. I then upped it to 100 times and it very raley clogs.. I remove the filter in the handle/trigger for a clean maybe once a week
Hi. Do you know where to get the lawn rods/spikes?
Hi do you mean the two sticks I use in this video? If so its just an old broom handles with half a screw screwed in the bottom 😁🌞 and saw the head of the screw off so youve got maybe 1 to 2 inches spike at the end
@@LawnRight yes, oh ok! Give that a go! Great videos, thanks.
what colour DT nozzle do you use ?
Light green for iron
@@LawnRight that's only a 1.2 litre per minute nozzle isn't it ? Only working at 1 bar of pressure from a knapsack. Flat fans are much better
These ones are the ones I use www.pitchcare.com/products/anvil-nozzles-1?variant=40957027024939¤cy=GBP&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu-63BhC9ARIsAMMTLXQ-xnGpZfEutJaydeTc-PMbf43lFNaHEhZoFbuTWuw65wBR84gAXjMaAkvyEALw_wcB. Have used these continuously for iron forever. The red dt2 for weedkiller
@@LawnRight I would think that a 1.2 wouldn't give out the water volume required for soluble iron , average 400 l per hectare , I doubt a 1.2 would give this even at slow walking pace. Most knapsacks only give out 1 bar of pressure , at the rate you go down , that's not enough water. Have you done calibration
Good video. That 20 litre sprayer will be heavey when fill.
Thanks.. kinda used to it now 😊
How do you remove the stains on hard surfaces, if you accidentally turn them brown?
I think oxalic acid but not sure 100%
Will it kill the lawn if its to much applied?
No but itll go very dark for a while
Great video
Iv been using Pro-Kleen Iron Sulphate powder and it says 40g per 20l of water
Is there any difference between this and the iron you are using as compared to your 1000g per 20l this seems very very weak ?
Hi every powder will have their own application rates. I do agree though that does seem weak compared to mine but try it at that and see if the moss goes brown after a day. It does seem to be right though.. I've checked on the pro kleen website and it is what you say so I'd go with that
@@amandapetermendez1725 the water is just the carrier, go with 2g of iron sulphate per square meter of lawn. 2g x400 square meter is 800g. Spray your lawn with just water first to work out how much water it takes to spray your lawn once. Then refill your tank to that amount and add 800g of iron.
The Pro Kleen instructions were confusing me too. This is a much simpler explanation.
I am a little confused, why does it stain orange/brown if the iron powder you are using is grey or white in colour? Great video, please keep them coming. 🙏
That's a good question.. I honestly dont know!
It oxidises. I.e. literally rusts.
Hi I just blackened all my grass using to much iron sulphate what can I do now ?
Hi.. water well 3 or 4 times a week and just allow it to ease off. Not a lot more you can do unfortunately for now as far as I'm aware
Should you not have filter on sprayer whilst putting water in???
Hi I did 20 years ago and found it splashed more than without. Never used it since.
Prob should
Shaun, so you don't use the hole 20 litres on the lawn?
Oh no.. I just walk the lawn at a steady pace. I find 20 litres with that nozzle usually does around 400 sq metres
@@LawnRight if I'm thinking about scarifiying, should I not put iron down before scarifiying?.
@@Souto71 hi yesif you've got moss its worth killing it off first then scarifying after a few days or so.. hut if not too much moss I wouldnt worrytoo much as were just getting into warmer temperatures so the moss is gonna start drying out soon
@@LawnRight thanks for the help. Keep crackin on!!
Looking to get a Lanzie spil spreader thingy from Amazon, do you have a referral link that gives you a small commission?
Hi and thank you! Here is the amazon link: amzn.to/3Kw2P6I
Also you can order direct from gardenimports here: www.gardenimports.co.uk/?ref=566 thanks
What time of the year should you apply?
The odd bit in summer helps it green up.. mainly though from October to march to harden turf. Green it up and blacken off moss
@@LawnRight every like 6-8 weeks ?
@@MrBraveheart92 yeah that's fine
What did u do with the left over
Hi there was a teeny bit at the end which I sprayed on another bit of lawn
The only need for iron sulphate is to kill moss if you haven't got a scarifier or the moss keeps coming back. I apply it very tentatively with a miracle gro feeder on a hosepipe where it's need. A little at a time until I can see the moss going black the next day. Very little is needed and it is very acidic so the less used the better. Actual miracle gro feed is all you need to revitalise the lawn and the feeder is the easiest way to apply it. One sachet per 100 square metres until it's all gone which takes about fifteen minutes.
Good content again. Question about seed. Bought some premium seed as fully renovating lawn, but got hit by freezing temps so put the 5kg bag of seed (unopened in hessian bag and box) in to the shed. Went in shed 2 weeks later (yesterday) and I appear to have mice and they've gone to town and burrowed into the box and dug the contents put all over the floor. Is this seed still safe/good to use, despite the mouse droppings. Also what's best way to store seed to avoid mice attacking it.
You should see my shee.. had exactly the same happen to me. I'm still going to show the seeds. They should have kept fairly dry I hope.. unless moisture has gotten in. If dry they should be fine,but if your shee is prone to sweating or having drips come down off the roof perhaps not so good..me personally I'm gonna try them on my own lawn shortly... prob best in a plastic sealer container stored in the dark!
Can you then put a lawn feed down ??
Hi yes you can
Those CP sprayers are the dogs doodahs. I’ve had the CP15 for nearly 20 years and it’s never let me down. Bloody pricey but after 20 years use it’s actually a bargain.
That's exactly the point. Spot on 😊. Mine have lasted too. Solid units
So, how much per sq meter?
Approx 2g.. I use 800g to 1kg for a 20 litre knapsack and that covers about 400 sq metres so 80g would cover 40 sq metres, 8g 4sqm, 2g per sqm
Hi Shaun. Do you usually rake up the black/dead moss or just leave it?
Hi you would normally rake it out using a springbok or spring tine rake, or scarifying rake or a scarifier/dethatcher thanks
Thanks very much.
Does anyone know the science behind adding iron to the lawn? What is the biological benefit of adding iron? Other than just making it a darker green is there any real reason to apply it?
Iron is a nutrient that plants do use, its also called a turf hardener.. you can often see lawns that have been treated fair so much better over winter
Made me think of Ghostbusters for some reason. Don't cross the streams!
🤣🤣 I've genuinely earned about 10 million pounds for the number of times I've heard that 🤣🤣🤣
Why do you add a drop of washing up liquid?
Hi.. It helps the product get in a little easier thanks
@@LawnRight thanks, I will do that from now on 👍
would it not be easier to mix the solution in the plastic water drum then pour into the sprayer once properly mixed. it means you can put the lid on and give it a good shake without spilling and would reduce the risk of unmixed iron clogging the sprayer.
Hi.. maybe.. I've never done that. Suppose old habits die hard. Iron does stain so I'd prob not want it staining the drums as I also use the drums for water for other treatments such as weedkiller.
Why add washing up liquid?
Hi it helps iron get in and helps keep sprayer bit cleaner
I would have dethatched the lawn first, then raked it then sprayed it with Iron sulfate.
5:44 me all the time
Can you give us a 24 after photo.
Hiya I wont be back at that Garden for another 10 weeks sorry
Surely its about a given quantity of of product per square meter...not a cocentration ratio, randomly applied..? Watching this- you have no idea how much you actually sprayed to the grassed area....!
Hi it's already calibrated to my own walking speed. Setting sprayers up to deliver the right amount requires knapsack calibration which is already set up for me. Thankfully iron sulphate is a little forgiving if you over apply. So the 1 to 1.2 litres of iron in 20 litres knapsack delivers at the right rate through the right nozzle for me if that makes sense. Everyone elses walking speed and spray width would affect their own particular ratios however with iron its a little more forgiving
I thought the same too. You need to know the area of lawn to determine how much iron to use. The amount of water is almost insignificant, enough to give the lawn a decent drench. Off the top of my head, I tend to use 6/7g of 19% iron for every sqm, for a 100sqm lawn I would use 10l of water with 600/700g when killing moss. I’d also cut the grass first. On very heavy infestations I would also scarify before spraying iron. Another tip is to use an absorbent door mat on hard surfaces to wipe your boots.
We all have different methods I suppose, someone will be along to say my methods are wrong too!
@@cseanny
Your method is wrong.
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one lite jug that lot hi say
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