My front garden is covered in moss, so much so that I didn't realise the other day and my mower cut out because it was so thick, after a few days of research I came across this product. I have literally whilst typing this comment finished my first coat of it on my grass. Thanks so much for your video because the instructions aren't very clear, as you described I went with 5L of water to 10g of the product as my lawn isn't very big. Here's to hoping it kills the moss and not my lawn like I've seen in some other comments. Next on the agenda is to follow one of your other videos about scarifying and then seeding. Wish me luck 😂
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance 100% agree with you there...less is more ..in the past I've gone too aggressive with scarifying etc plus overfeeding...impatient I guess..a golf course for example would feed less but more often with light verticutting and hollow tining. Really enjoying your Channel...J Rock...any reference to Raf Regt?
@@mickeyhughes7244 yes that’s exactly it! All in the act to try and get the good balance for the lawn and not having the lawn just nitrogen dependant. Unfortunately it actually doesn’t - the rock apes are to their own 😄 I have a Army background but the name jay rock purely comes from my surname - Jarockyj 🌱😄
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance good stuff..very professional too..thanks for your channel..ive a small Lawn Care business following on from a full career in the fire service
@@mickeyhughes7244 that’s excellent mickey, hope you are enjoying it! It seems more and more popular with those in shift patterns with governmental services, military/ fire service/ police
Hello Jay Great video again I have bought a 20kg bag so will last a good while. As you know my lawn from seed is 17 days old and looking great. Can you use iron on new grass and should I use it or wait till next year now. Also how do I look up your podcast Thanks Vic
Hi Vic! open.spotify.com/show/6mJACiChC7LkJR4d74XQSB?si=XhLGybGeS3GBDREJm6WbtQ above is the podcast, it’s name is “JayRocks lawn care garden podcast” it is both talking about caring for lawns but mainly about the business side of it 😄 Iron sulphate I would wait at least around 6 weeks before applying to a new lawn 😄🙌🏽🌱
Hi came across this in May and used it for killing moss and it worked a treat, then put down miracle gro 4 in 1 8weeks ago, lawn is looking much better but still got prob parsley piert weeds, do you know what I should use to feed and weedkill? great vid and thanks a mill Bro
That’s awesome Jack ! Glad it has helped 🙌🏽🙌🏽. You would have to look for a selective herbicide that targets it buddy. You would have to check to see which one would do the job bud 😁. Glad it’s getting better pal, consistency is key!🙌🏽💪🏽
I don't water my lawn in the evenings anymore, especially if its been a hot sunny day. I found if I water it after its been in the hot sun all day it kind of puts the lawn in shock and the growth slows down. If I water my lawn in the morning before I go work I've found the lawn responds a lot more and growth is much much stronger.
I always suggest a heavy water in the morning. Among many reasons it’s easier to stay with and regardless of the conditions through the day you know the roots will be nice and damp a few inches down 🙌🏽☀️
I would increase the intervals over winter but no need to stop completely. Once seed is down though I would leave it until 6 weeks after it has germinated
Can I just check... my IS says 1 to 3 grams per litre per square meter of lawn. Therefore for every litre you need up to 3g. If you have a 10 litre bucket (or in my case a 10 litre watering can) then the maximum you need is 10 litres x 3g = 30 grammes. Where did you get 140g from?
It is 1 to 3g of IS per sq.m of lawn. 2g is normally enough for greening. Water is just a carrier so you need enough water to cover your entire area. Eg if you have a 100sq.m lawn and your watering can cover 10sq.m then put 20g of IS in the can and water. Then repeat. IS should stay on the leaf for a few hours ideally so check there is no rain due.
Hi Ben, thanks for commenting! Yeah I really don’t understand how they worked that out, the ratios I have been using have been great for My lawn this year
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000TAP27M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I use one of these to apply Iron Sulphate. Find it a bit easier (abd quicker) than a knapsack sprayer.
Some questions please; 1. Does it only stain in powder form or diluted as I have gravel boards, decking and patio? 2. Can you mix it with seaweed fert? 3. Watering can with a dribbe bar ok? 4. Does it have any weed killing properties? Cheers
Paul Hewitt Hi paul and thanks for commenting ! 1. Both I believe pal, definitely in diluted though, if the decking is dark you should be okay, I just try and be as careful as I can around the borders. 2. Definitely 💪🏽, feel free to mix a very small sample in a pot though - if it doesn’t clump then your good to go🙌🏽 although I have always known it to mix completely fine. 3. As long as your mix ratios are correct then definitely! May just take a while. 4. No weed killing properties, although a high strength Mix will Deter/ kill moss Thanks for watching 💪🏽
Brilliant thank you! Looking at it online it is just a normal fertiliser so will be completely fine, I would do a test mix though to ensure the two mixes well and doesn’t clump 😃
Hi there David! Thanks for commenting. I have had success killing off moss at the same rate of 2g/M2 using 10L of water. Specifically 150g of IS mixed in. Although I know people use up to 5g per m/2. If in doubt use the same ratio and do a few test patches buddy, but hope this helps 😄
Great video mate. I have about 120m2 probably a bit more but in around that. My question would be.. you said you have done lawns with about 100m2 at 10L of water but are u using 2grams of iron or slightly more? Cheers.
@@FLIPFAST87 a fertiliser would definitely help, I recommend total lawn luxury lawn feed at this time of year totallawn.co.uk/?ref=VsKVqv3DmBpJH just ensure plenty of water goes down afterwards and you water the lawn several times per week
After winter I would apply the treatment before the cut, this will allow more foliage to take in the product, although if you do cut it make sure it is on a high setting). I applied this in this video this year 😁🌱 ruclips.net/video/wqMbzJ3hSTY/видео.html
@@ekenne001 awesome, good luck! Yes it can go a horrible yellow, I personally like to do the perimeter first nice and slow, this allows to get close to the edge. Rather than having to go right to the end when you do your horizontals, other than that you could place a sheet down just to help 😄🌱
Hi Jay so I've got 150m2 that would mean 300 g 25 litres of water or would I be OK with 12 litres of water or would u recommend something else many thanks dave
Hi David ! So last thing you want to do is put it down too strong and really dry out the lawn, I think if you use 12 litres then just use 1g per M2, but personally I like to be able to do 2 passes, I don’t think you’ll manage that with just 12 litres. I would be tempted to do 10 litres of water with 150g of IS which should get you around 1 pass - re fill - re mix and go in opposite direction. It’s all trial and error at this stage and what works for you 😄
@@davidemmerson8710 absolutely David, just depends on the seaweed your using, I just follow the guidance on the bottle and add it directly to the iron mix💪🏽💪🏽
Great video! I have the same stuff but unfortunately I done it the other night and my grass has turned black. My garden is around 110 Square metres. I decided not to do 2g per square metre. I went for 150g for the whole lot. My knapsack is 12 litres and I only used around 10or 11 litres of the mixture. I did mess up when looking back now as I have not done well with my coverage. It almost looks like tartan. I think I could benifit from a wider nozzle or maybe I had it too close to the grass. Even if I had covered the grass properly, it would still have turned it black so I'm a bit lost at why this has happened. Wonder if maybe the soil was too dry when I sprayed it? There has been plenty of rainfall now but the black hasn't gone away . There is very little moss and a few weeds on my lawn. They have turned black to but so has. The grass blddes. Just wondering if you have any ideas about what I've done wrong? Thanks David
Hi David ! That is strange ! Usually only moss will turn black with iron sulphate. Is there anything else you have used your sprayer for ? Is it a possibility there could have been some liquid left over from a weed killer or likes there of ?
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance thanks for your reply. The sprayer is brand new so never had anything else in it. I had treated the lawn with moss killer and feed weeks ago and I have since scarified it. I don't imaging there was any left on the grass from so long ago. I used a watering can for that. I have double checked my scales to make sure I read them right to. I used around a full disposable small plastic cup. Not even the size of a coffee cup so don't think I used too much. I'm just puzzled to be honest. I did try aeration with a fork just before spraying it. I thought it would help the nutrients get down onto the roots. Not sure if that would do anything. I'm still very much learning but enjoying it. Maybe it will turn dark grewn in a few days. I'm not sure when to do it again and if I should use less. I will be sure to let you know. I really want a dark green lawn and to be proud of it. I've worked so hard in my garden recently and have been the talk of a few gossiping neighbours. They commented on how awful my garden is looking due to the unfinished garage I am building and also some general landscaping I'm still working hard at. I have done some really nice things with flowers and small areas around the side of the house so I feel that with a nice lawn it'll really annoy them and they will see all. My hard work is paying off.
Well it sounds like you are taking all the necessary steps ! So a massive well done, just remember this takes time to get the lawn to a good base level, once there it is a lot more forgiving 🙌🏽🌱. Only thing I can think of is that you have gotten rid of the surface moss, on aerating you May have opened up some moss at the surface level and therefore still turned it black🌱 you’ll see in the next week if it doesn’t go it may need raked out 👍🏼🌱
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance thank you. It's nice to talk to someone who takes care of their lawn. Yours looks absolutely stunning! A lot of hard work goes into making it nice. I never thought of moss down below the grass blades. Hopefully this is the case. As you say then over the week I should see how it looks. If it does turn dark green then it'll be patch as I did mess up the spraying. That is something I will work out for next time. I will try gently raki g it after a few days or so. I'll let you know. Thank you for taking the time to reply and trying to find out what happened.
Great Vid Jay. Got on to your channel from Robbie at Premier Lawns. If you put this on at least once a month during the “growing season” when would be best time to add fertiliser? Also, what are your thoughts on mixing the iron with seaweed? Have a seen a few others do this
Hi there ! That’s brilliant, I’m really grateful for him making my content visible to others 😄. I absolutely mix iron with seaweed on every occasion 🙂🌱 So I tend to do it intermittently to fertiliser, so I would apply fertiliser on day zero then 2-3 weeks after applying the fert I apply the iron mix, 2-3 weeks after that I would apply the fertiliser again and so on. Bare in mind don’t go solely off of time, look at your lawn, if it looks like it doesn’t need the help then hold off, if it looks very hungry then apply slightly earlier 🙂🌱
As I understand it, worms don't really like iron. This can be a negative and a positive. If you get a lot of worm cast, using iron could help. Obviously, having a healthy worm population in your soil is beneficial. I've used iron sulphate mainly from Sept and through winter and other lawn feeds during summer. I'm going to try seaweed concentrate. I'd be interested if you or your viewers have used it and what do they think.
I think it depends on the dosage and frequency, I have used iron every 6-8 weeks this year and I can tell you now the worms are still everywhere 😂. As for seaweed, it’s not something you’ll notice huge gains from quickly like iron darkening the colour, but it definitely makes a huge difference to the plant over time. I use seaweed everytime I use iron 👍🏼
Thank you for this. I have just bought a tub of Pro-kleen so am keen to follow your advice based on your usage experience. Some questions though: 1. For clarification, you use 140 gms in 10 litres of water for 70 sq m of lawn? 2. Do you use this routine throughout the year, including Winter? 3. Does Pro-Kleen feed the lawn or do you still need separate lawn feed to feed the lawn as an additional task? Any advice is appreciated.
Hi Russ! Thanks for commenting, 1) yes that is the mix I have found to work, I have also treated larger lawns up to 100m/2 with the the same 10 litres but with a higher dosage and had no dramas what so ever 😄. 2) yes I use it more or less monthly/ 6 weekly, from march till October. 3) although it has its benefits it does not have any NPK properties so you would still Need to feed additionally, personally I apply some form of feed every 6-8 weeks staggered to the iron treatments, I always mix my iron with seaweed (there’s another video I released this year, how to add colour to your lawn after winter) this may help. I wish you all the best! As long as you get a feed and weed down yearly and apply at least several iron treatments alongside balanced fertilisation you will see great results 😄🌱
Hi Robert! Thank you for commenting, 5 litres water and 60g of iron sulphate should stand you in good stead my friend, try to keep the spray off of any brick as it may stain and go for 2 passes in 2 different directions 🙌🏽
Dennis, if you have a look at the link in the description you should hopefully be able to order it through Amazon (although I’m not sure of the products shipping limits)
I have a question which isn’t answered in the comments on this thread. I applied iron sulphate for the first time 4 weeks ago after fertiliser a few weeks prior. Like you said the colour was amazing and the lawn looked great. My question is I used 2g per m2. This was the first ever iron sulphate application on this lawn. Should I give this lawn another dose to harden the lawn and if so should I go for 2g given it’s already had a 2 g application or should I use 4g per m2, or should I leave another dose? Ps looking forward to tomorrow’s podcast. Not sure what you are discussing but feel free to discuss this as a question. Thanks Indy
Being 4 weeks ago I believe you would be absolutely fine giving the lawn a 4g/m2 dose, this should see it through the next 6 weeks or so really well 😄. Thank you! I have already recorded this weeks episode and it is in regards to charging efficiently (more the business side of lawn care/ gardening 😄)
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance I know you must be busy so thanks for the quick reply. I’m now a bit confused you say it will last another 6 weeks or so - so should I reapply iron sulphate again in 6 weeks throughout winter?
Not a problem at all, yes so either or, you can do your 4mg dose and that will help to harden the grass, personally I’ll be doing an IS application at some stage again through winter May be even as late as February depending on the conditions, although this is not essential. Doing this next application will help enough 👍🏼
@@shredder9536 no 2grams per m2 of grass. So for example if I have 100m2 of grass I would use 200g weighed out then put in water using a backpack sprayer
Hey man, I just got this stuff down on the lawn today and wasn’t sure about the rates. Iv 90m2 and an 8 ltr spray so that would have been a fair few top ups so put it in a bit stronger. I decided to water it in afterwards but would this make the job pointless? Cus it’s off the leaf? Waiting to see the results yet. How long before you see results usually? Great vid BTW👍👍
Hey lewis thanks for commenting ! You will still see a benefit, I would use 8 litres of water with 180g of IS and you would get a good result - no need to water 🙌🏽. You should still see a benefit I usually notice within 3 days, probably at its peak by the 1 week point 🙌🏽🙌🏽 you’ll defo see some results.
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance perfect man thanks for that. I wasn’t too sure and just getting into the lawn care. I also mixed it with some liquid seaweed for giving the lawn a boost. Thanks for the info man.
@@lewis1205morgan that’s fine though you will learn which works best! I’ve applied this stuff in the rain and still seen a good result 😄. That’s awesome! Seriously it will do it the world of good 🙌🏽 let me know how it goes buddy 💪🏽🌱
Hello there, thank you for commenting ! As per the tub it’s a stupid ratio, which is unpractical, personally I use 10L for nearly 70 metres squared. Which is 10L of water for 140 grams of IS. I would suggest - practically, go 2g per metre squared of your area. And use enough water to be able to do at least 1, even better 2 passes of said area. That may take some trial and error👍🏼
Hi, by my calculation my lawn size is 120sqm. So from watching your video i would require 240g of Iron Sulfate(at 2g dosage), but to how much water? I dont have a pressure sprayer, but thinkng of buying a 7/8 litre one or larger. The container I have says to mix 1-2g or sulfate per litre of water.
For moss removal, water the turf very well then right after apply your iron. Plan to have two dry days after, above 10°c if possible. You can add some soluble fertilizer during the growing season, also kelp.
Also if your water is alkaline and you can access a ph meter, adjust the application water to 5.5 or less. This will allow your iron to remain in solution and not oxidized in the tank, that will mean no clogs. Use pickling vinegar or I like citric acid.
Hi Robby, personally I have never applied it over a scorch patch although I’m pretty sure it won’t help, although the area should start to repair although it’s a hard time of year with it getting colder. If in doubt mix some soil and seed come spring and conduct a small patch repair 👍🏼🌱
According to these instructions, for a 100m² lawn, I would need 100litres of water. No way could I apply this. Consulted three independent lawn experts who assured me that it must be a misprint. I was advised that I only need about 10litres using a backpack sprayer.
Hi Janice! Absolutely ! I believe I touch on that in the vid, 100% just use the water you require but stick to the dosage of iron sulphate for the size of garden 💪🏽 10L sounds perfect for 100m2
Thank you for the video. Very informative. I've subscribed, so looking forward to more tips.
Thanks very much for this. Got two tubs sat in garage but was unsure what to do. Now I know. Cheers.
skibuddy123 you won’t regret using it, it really is great stuff, even going towards winter to hell against frost damage 💪🏽🌱
Nice simple video. Too the point . Informative
Thank you for your feedback Ashley 🙌🏽
Hello as per our facebook chat today a great channel and well done to you young man.
That’s very kind of you! Thank you very much 😄🌱
My front garden is covered in moss, so much so that I didn't realise the other day and my mower cut out because it was so thick, after a few days of research I came across this product. I have literally whilst typing this comment finished my first coat of it on my grass. Thanks so much for your video because the instructions aren't very clear, as you described I went with 5L of water to 10g of the product as my lawn isn't very big. Here's to hoping it kills the moss and not my lawn like I've seen in some other comments. Next on the agenda is to follow one of your other videos about scarifying and then seeding.
Wish me luck 😂
Very informative video
Thank you Harry!😄
Thanks for sharing ,I don't have a lawn just plants that have gone yellow ,can u tell me the dose for
The plants bushes ect thanks
great video,how much would you use for removing moss.
3g/sq.m worked well for me
After you have applied the Pro kleen when can you cut the lawn
Thanks for the tips mate, great video 👌
Thank you for commenting 🙌🏽🙂
Thats not a lawn thats a golfing green. Wow very nice.
Thank you Douglas!
Same, I leave the iron on the leaf for a good few hours
It definitely brings the colour out in the grass! I have done little treatments this year and have definitely noticed the difference!
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance 100% agree with you there...less is more ..in the past I've gone too aggressive with scarifying etc plus overfeeding...impatient I guess..a golf course for example would feed less but more often with light verticutting and hollow tining. Really enjoying your Channel...J Rock...any reference to Raf Regt?
@@mickeyhughes7244 yes that’s exactly it! All in the act to try and get the good balance for the lawn and not having the lawn just nitrogen dependant.
Unfortunately it actually doesn’t - the rock apes are to their own 😄 I have a Army background but the name jay rock purely comes from my surname - Jarockyj 🌱😄
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance good stuff..very professional too..thanks for your channel..ive a small Lawn Care business following on from a full career in the fire service
@@mickeyhughes7244 that’s excellent mickey, hope you are enjoying it! It seems more and more popular with those in shift patterns with governmental services, military/ fire service/ police
Great video on the use of this iron suplhate. Would I be ok to mix a lawn weedkiller with it and apply at the same time ?
I’m not too sure if it would bond well or not, best bet is to try it on a very small scale in a mixing pot and see if it goes thick or not
How long after you apply are you supposed to wait before you water the grass?
Excellent vid really informative 👍🏼
Thank you Chris hope you enjoy some of the other videos I have up as well as upcoming content this season 😄 thanks for watching 🙌🏽🌱
Good video. Thank you.
Thank you very much for the comment & thank you for watching 🙂🌱
Hello Jay
Great video again
I have bought a 20kg bag so will last a good while.
As you know my lawn from seed is 17 days old and looking great.
Can you use iron on new grass and should I use it or wait till next year now.
Also how do I look up your podcast
Thanks
Vic
Hi Vic! open.spotify.com/show/6mJACiChC7LkJR4d74XQSB?si=XhLGybGeS3GBDREJm6WbtQ above is the podcast, it’s name is “JayRocks lawn care garden podcast” it is both talking about caring for lawns but mainly about the business side of it 😄
Iron sulphate I would wait at least around 6 weeks before applying to a new lawn 😄🙌🏽🌱
Thanks Jay
Will have a listen 👂👍
Hi came across this in May and used it for killing moss and it worked a treat, then put down miracle gro 4 in 1 8weeks ago, lawn is looking much better but still got prob parsley piert weeds, do you know what I should use to feed and weedkill? great vid and thanks a mill Bro
That’s awesome Jack ! Glad it has helped 🙌🏽🙌🏽. You would have to look for a selective herbicide that targets it buddy. You would have to check to see which one would do the job bud 😁. Glad it’s getting better pal, consistency is key!🙌🏽💪🏽
Nice Job man! Keep it up.
justgottamow thank you very much 😌 really appreciate the support 🙌🏽🙏🏼
Hi I have a 100m2 lawn so you recommending using 200g of the pro kleen but how much water? Thank you.
I don't water my lawn in the evenings anymore, especially if its been a hot sunny day. I found if I water it after its been in the hot sun all day it kind of puts the lawn in shock and the growth slows down. If I water my lawn in the morning before I go work I've found the lawn responds a lot more and growth is much much stronger.
I always suggest a heavy water in the morning. Among many reasons it’s easier to stay with and regardless of the conditions through the day you know the roots will be nice and damp a few inches down 🙌🏽☀️
Would I need to stop applying every month if I intended to overseed in the spring . Thanks
I would increase the intervals over winter but no need to stop completely. Once seed is down though I would leave it until 6 weeks after it has germinated
Can I just check... my IS says 1 to 3 grams per litre per square meter of lawn. Therefore for every litre you need up to 3g. If you have a 10 litre bucket (or in my case a 10 litre watering can) then the maximum you need is 10 litres x 3g = 30 grammes. Where did you get 140g from?
It is 1 to 3g of IS per sq.m of lawn. 2g is normally enough for greening. Water is just a carrier so you need enough water to cover your entire area. Eg if you have a 100sq.m lawn and your watering can cover 10sq.m then put 20g of IS in the can and water. Then repeat. IS should stay on the leaf for a few hours ideally so check there is no rain due.
Good video and useful tips. Agree 1 litre per square meter is ridic! Would take forever.
Hi Ben, thanks for commenting! Yeah I really don’t understand how they worked that out, the ratios I have been using have been great for
My lawn this year
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000TAP27M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I use one of these to apply Iron Sulphate. Find it a bit easier (abd quicker) than a knapsack sprayer.
Some questions please;
1. Does it only stain in powder form or diluted as I have gravel boards, decking and patio?
2. Can you mix it with seaweed fert?
3. Watering can with a dribbe bar ok?
4. Does it have any weed killing properties?
Cheers
Paul Hewitt
Hi paul and thanks for commenting !
1. Both I believe pal, definitely in diluted though, if the decking is dark you should be okay, I just try and be as careful as I can around the borders.
2. Definitely 💪🏽, feel free to mix a very small sample in a pot though - if it doesn’t clump then your good to go🙌🏽 although I have always known it to mix completely fine.
3. As long as your mix ratios are correct then definitely! May just take a while.
4. No weed killing properties, although a high strength Mix will Deter/ kill moss
Thanks for watching 💪🏽
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance thanks for getting back to me. I only have 38 square meter so shouldn't take long. Will apply after my next (longer) cut
Paul Hewitt great stuff mate !
Great video can I use the pro kleen grass green at same time ? I bought both but wanted to check first thanks
Brilliant thank you! Looking at it online it is just a normal fertiliser so will be completely fine, I would do a test mix though to ensure the two mixes well and doesn’t clump 😃
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance I've already put the iron Sulphate down last night. So could I put the grass green down today? Thanks
@@1984scotland yes go for it pal 🙌🏽 as long as it’s just an NPK fertiliser and nothing strange in it, it will be fine 😄
Defo npk professional lawn fertiliser
Can it be used on new seeds and new growth?
I wouldn’t use this on new seed you want to leave it at least 6-8 weeks ideally as a minimum
Hi, thanks for the video. Do you know how much you need of this to kill off moss?
Hi there David! Thanks for commenting.
I have had success killing off moss at the same rate of 2g/M2 using 10L of water. Specifically 150g of IS mixed in. Although I know people use up to 5g per m/2. If in doubt use the same ratio and do a few test patches buddy, but hope this helps 😄
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance thank you
Great video mate. I have about 120m2 probably a bit more but in around that. My question would be.. you said you have done lawns with about 100m2 at 10L of water but are u using 2grams of iron or slightly more? Cheers.
I would still make the knapsack up to the correct measurement with the level of water 😄
Does help your lawn grow
Not directly but it will Aid growth
What should I use to help growth
@@FLIPFAST87 a fertiliser would definitely help, I recommend total lawn luxury lawn feed at this time of year totallawn.co.uk/?ref=VsKVqv3DmBpJH just ensure plenty of water goes down afterwards and you water the lawn several times per week
Hey man nice video! How many tablespoons did you use for the 70sq M? Thanks
Thank you!😄 I believe it would have been 14, teaspoon is 5g each
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance thanks!
good stuff, you need to buy some wider spray nozzle tips
Definitely ! Boom and battery sprayer are on the cards this year🌱 lucky enough it’s a small enough area that it doesn’t take much time 👍🏼
Do you recommend cutting your lawn after winter before doing this or leave it as it is?
After winter I would apply the treatment before the cut, this will allow more foliage to take in the product, although if you do cut it make sure it is on a high setting). I applied this in this video this year 😁🌱
ruclips.net/video/wqMbzJ3hSTY/видео.html
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance thanks much appreciated. Planning to spray on Sunday. How do you protect slabs etc as I heard it can stain?
@@ekenne001 awesome, good luck! Yes it can go a horrible yellow, I personally like to do the perimeter first nice and slow, this allows to get close to the edge. Rather than having to go right to the end when you do your horizontals, other than that you could place a sheet down just to help 😄🌱
Another question lol , After mowing would you apply this or wait until the next day then apply it?
I have always applied straight after a cut and never had any issues pal 😄🌱
Ok thanks! 👍🏻
Hi Jay so I've got 150m2 that would mean 300 g 25 litres of water or would I be OK with 12 litres of water or would u recommend something else many thanks dave
Hi David ! So last thing you want to do is put it down too strong and really dry out the lawn, I think if you use 12 litres then just use 1g per M2, but personally I like to be able to do 2 passes, I don’t think you’ll manage that with just 12 litres. I would be tempted to do 10 litres of water with 150g of IS which should get you around 1 pass - re fill - re mix and go in opposite direction. It’s all trial and error at this stage and what works for you 😄
Thanks Jay could I add some seaweed in the mix and if so how much would u at in to the mix cheers
Dave
Add in
@@davidemmerson8710 absolutely David, just depends on the seaweed your using, I just follow the guidance on the bottle and add it directly to the iron mix💪🏽💪🏽
Great video! I have the same stuff but unfortunately I done it the other night and my grass has turned black. My garden is around 110 Square metres. I decided not to do 2g per square metre. I went for 150g for the whole lot. My knapsack is 12 litres and I only used around 10or 11 litres of the mixture.
I did mess up when looking back now as I have not done well with my coverage. It almost looks like tartan. I think I could benifit from a wider nozzle or maybe I had it too close to the grass. Even if I had covered the grass properly, it would still have turned it black so I'm a bit lost at why this has happened. Wonder if maybe the soil was too dry when I sprayed it? There has been plenty of rainfall now but the black hasn't gone away . There is very little moss and a few weeds on my lawn. They have turned black to but so has. The grass blddes. Just wondering if you have any ideas about what I've done wrong? Thanks David
Hi David ! That is strange ! Usually only moss will turn black with iron sulphate. Is there anything else you have used your sprayer for ? Is it a possibility there could have been some liquid left over from a weed killer or likes there of ?
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance thanks for your reply. The sprayer is brand new so never had anything else in it. I had treated the lawn with moss killer and feed weeks ago and I have since scarified it. I don't imaging there was any left on the grass from so long ago. I used a watering can for that.
I have double checked my scales to make sure I read them right to. I used around a full disposable small plastic cup. Not even the size of a coffee cup so don't think I used too much. I'm just puzzled to be honest. I did try aeration with a fork just before spraying it. I thought it would help the nutrients get down onto the roots. Not sure if that would do anything. I'm still very much learning but enjoying it. Maybe it will turn dark grewn in a few days. I'm not sure when to do it again and if I should use less. I will be sure to let you know. I really want a dark green lawn and to be proud of it. I've worked so hard in my garden recently and have been the talk of a few gossiping neighbours. They commented on how awful my garden is looking due to the unfinished garage I am building and also some general landscaping I'm still working hard at. I have done some really nice things with flowers and small areas around the side of the house so I feel that with a nice lawn it'll really annoy them and they will see all. My hard work is paying off.
Well it sounds like you are taking all the necessary steps ! So a massive well done, just remember this takes time to get the lawn to a good base level, once there it is a lot more forgiving 🙌🏽🌱. Only thing I can think of is that you have gotten rid of the surface moss, on aerating you May have opened up some moss at the surface level and therefore still turned it black🌱 you’ll see in the next week if it doesn’t go it may need raked out 👍🏼🌱
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance thank you. It's nice to talk to someone who takes care of their lawn. Yours looks absolutely stunning! A lot of hard work goes into making it nice.
I never thought of moss down below the grass blades. Hopefully this is the case. As you say then over the week I should see how it looks. If it does turn dark green then it'll be patch as I did mess up the spraying. That is something I will work out for next time. I will try gently raki g it after a few days or so. I'll let you know.
Thank you for taking the time to reply and trying to find out what happened.
@@davidwilson2664 thank you very much David ! I do indeed and it’s time more than anything, I hope all has went well and the lawn has greened up!
Great Vid Jay.
Got on to your channel from Robbie at Premier Lawns.
If you put this on at least once a month during the “growing season” when would be best time to add fertiliser?
Also, what are your thoughts on mixing the iron with seaweed? Have a seen a few others do this
Hi there !
That’s brilliant, I’m really grateful for him making my content visible to others 😄. I absolutely mix iron with seaweed on every occasion 🙂🌱
So I tend to do it intermittently to fertiliser, so I would apply fertiliser on day zero then 2-3 weeks after applying the fert I apply the iron mix, 2-3 weeks after that I would apply the fertiliser again and so on.
Bare in mind don’t go solely off of time, look at your lawn, if it looks like it doesn’t need the help then hold off, if it looks very hungry then apply slightly earlier 🙂🌱
Is it ok to put iron sulphate on a lawn after scarification?
Absolutely pal 😄 if anything it will have a better affect on keeping any moss at bay🙌🏽
As I understand it, worms don't really like iron. This can be a negative and a positive. If you get a lot of worm cast, using iron could help. Obviously, having a healthy worm population in your soil is beneficial.
I've used iron sulphate mainly from Sept and through winter and other lawn feeds during summer.
I'm going to try seaweed concentrate. I'd be interested if you or your viewers have used it and what do they think.
I think it depends on the dosage and frequency, I have used iron every 6-8 weeks this year and I can tell you now the worms are still everywhere 😂. As for seaweed, it’s not something you’ll notice huge gains from quickly like iron darkening the colour, but it definitely makes a huge difference to the plant over time. I use seaweed everytime I use iron 👍🏼
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance Another benefit with iron sulphate is it kills the moss.
By the way, your lawns look fantastic!
@@dicantria one of its best qualities ! At least it ensures the moss stays at bay, dominos affect of problems after moss takes over ! Thank you 😄
Thank you for this. I have just bought a tub of Pro-kleen so am keen to follow your advice based on your usage experience. Some questions though: 1. For clarification, you use 140 gms in 10 litres of water for 70 sq m of lawn? 2. Do you use this routine throughout the year, including Winter? 3. Does Pro-Kleen feed the lawn or do you still need separate lawn feed to feed the lawn as an additional task? Any advice is appreciated.
Hi Russ! Thanks for commenting, 1) yes that is the mix I have found to work, I have also treated larger lawns up to 100m/2 with the the same 10 litres but with a higher dosage and had no dramas what so ever 😄. 2) yes I use it more or less monthly/ 6 weekly, from march till October. 3) although it has its benefits it does not have any NPK properties so you would still
Need to feed additionally, personally I apply some form of feed every 6-8 weeks staggered to the iron treatments, I always mix my iron with seaweed (there’s another video I released this year, how to add colour to your lawn after winter) this may help. I wish you all the best! As long as you get a feed and weed down yearly and apply at least several iron treatments alongside balanced fertilisation you will see great results 😄🌱
I'm unsure on the mix my lawn is 30 metre square, I'm just looking for green up not for moss.
Water per mix ratio for 30 metres square lawn
Hi Robert!
Thank you for commenting, 5 litres water and 60g of iron sulphate should stand you in good stead my friend, try to keep the spray off of any brick as it may stain and go for 2 passes in 2 different directions 🙌🏽
Hi mate, would it be safe to apply the iron sulphate to a newly reseeded lawn of 2 months ?
Thanks
Alex, yes it won’t do it no harm but I would definitely half dose 👍🏼
Great video and tips, do you do it every month from spring to Autumn?
Hi Kenneth! Thank you for commenting. Yes I do, dose always stays the same, 2g per M2, and then I apply a feed as and when it’s needed 🙌🏽
Dennis Cash
Hello can I get this product in Atlanta Georgia ?
Dennis, if you have a look at the link in the description you should hopefully be able to order it through Amazon (although I’m not sure of the products shipping limits)
Hi Dennis, were you able to find the product here in Georgia or US? Thanks
I have a question which isn’t answered in the comments on this thread. I applied iron sulphate for the first time 4 weeks ago after fertiliser a few weeks prior. Like you said the colour was amazing and the lawn looked great.
My question is I used 2g per m2. This was the first ever iron sulphate application on this lawn. Should I give this lawn another dose to harden the lawn and if so should I go for 2g given it’s already had a 2 g application or should I use 4g per m2, or should I leave another dose?
Ps looking forward to tomorrow’s podcast. Not sure what you are discussing but feel free to discuss this as a question. Thanks Indy
Being 4 weeks ago I believe you would be absolutely fine giving the lawn a 4g/m2 dose, this should see it through the next 6 weeks or so really well 😄.
Thank you! I have already recorded this weeks episode and it is in regards to charging efficiently (more the business side of lawn care/ gardening 😄)
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance I know you must be busy so thanks for the quick reply. I’m now a bit confused you say it will last another 6 weeks or so - so should I reapply iron sulphate again in 6 weeks throughout winter?
Not a problem at all, yes so either or, you can do your 4mg dose and that will help to harden the grass, personally I’ll be doing an IS application at some stage again through winter May be even as late as February depending on the conditions, although this is not essential. Doing this next application will help enough 👍🏼
Did you do 2g per litre?
@@shredder9536 no 2grams per m2 of grass. So for example if I have 100m2 of grass I would use 200g weighed out then put in water using a backpack sprayer
Hey man, I just got this stuff down on the lawn today and wasn’t sure about the rates. Iv 90m2 and an 8 ltr spray so that would have been a fair few top ups so put it in a bit stronger. I decided to water it in afterwards but would this make the job pointless? Cus it’s off the leaf? Waiting to see the results yet. How long before you see results usually? Great vid BTW👍👍
Hey lewis thanks for commenting !
You will still see a benefit, I would use 8 litres of water with 180g of IS and you would get a good result - no need to water 🙌🏽. You should still see a benefit I usually notice within 3 days, probably at its peak by the 1 week point 🙌🏽🙌🏽 you’ll defo see some results.
@@JayRockGroundsMaintenance perfect man thanks for that. I wasn’t too sure and just getting into the lawn care. I also mixed it with some liquid seaweed for giving the lawn a boost. Thanks for the info man.
@@lewis1205morgan that’s fine though you will learn which works best! I’ve applied this stuff in the rain and still seen a good result 😄. That’s awesome! Seriously it will do it the world of good 🙌🏽 let me know how it goes buddy 💪🏽🌱
HELLO WRITE TO ME PLEASE WHEN YOU SAY 2 GRAMS IN THE SQUARE, THE QUESTION IS IN HOW MUCH LITTLE WATER ARE 2 GRAMS?
Hello there, thank you for commenting !
As per the tub it’s a stupid ratio, which is unpractical, personally I use 10L for nearly 70 metres squared. Which is 10L of water for 140 grams of IS.
I would suggest - practically, go 2g per metre squared of your area. And use enough water to be able to do at least 1, even better 2 passes of said area. That may take some trial and error👍🏼
Hi, by my calculation my lawn size is 120sqm. So from watching your video i would require 240g of Iron Sulfate(at 2g dosage), but to how much water? I dont have a pressure sprayer, but thinkng of buying a 7/8 litre one or larger.
The container I have says to mix 1-2g or sulfate per litre of water.
For moss removal, water the turf very well then right after apply your iron.
Plan to have two dry days after, above 10°c if possible.
You can add some soluble fertilizer during the growing season, also kelp.
Also if your water is alkaline and you can access a ph meter, adjust the application water to 5.5 or less.
This will allow your iron to remain in solution and not oxidized in the tank, that will mean no clogs.
Use pickling vinegar or I like citric acid.
Hey. Will iron sulphate help with scorch marks from Fertiliser on the grass?
Hi Robby, personally I have never applied it over a scorch patch although I’m pretty sure it won’t help, although the area should start to repair although it’s a hard time of year with it getting colder. If in doubt mix some soil and seed come spring and conduct a small patch repair 👍🏼🌱
According to these instructions, for a 100m² lawn, I would need 100litres of water. No way could I apply this. Consulted three independent lawn experts who assured me that it must be a misprint. I was advised that I only need about 10litres using a backpack sprayer.
Hi Janice! Absolutely ! I believe I touch on that in the vid, 100% just use the water you require but stick to the dosage of iron sulphate for the size of garden 💪🏽 10L sounds perfect for 100m2
Looks like I may have found the secret ingredient. Guess I still need a weed and feed from the garden centre?
First video I've watched of yours, I know nothing about you but I'm guessing you are ex-military?? So much military language
Great results
Thank you Paul 😄