finally found a youtuber who does things like a sane person lol this isnt my only hobby so i cant spend ALLLL my money on it. thanks for the great content!
lol I feel ya brother! I wanna play golf, spend time with my kids, go on vacation, etc... I don't want to spend so much time in the lawn that it starts charging me rent. Appreciate ya watching and commenting. Glad to have ya here.
I stumbled across your channel tonight and in just a few minutes you have changed my entire approach to lawn care. I maintain two lawns: 8,000 square feet of St. Augustine and 3,000 square feet of Bermuda. I use all the bio stimulants, special liquid fertilizers, specialty ultra greening potions and both lawns are immaculate but you have convinced me to return to the absolute basics of weed control, simple fertilizing and watering. Why you may ask. You are the only RUclips lawn channel that bothers to respond to every single comment and answer every single question. Great job.
Thank you very much. This is awesome. Appreciate you sharing. Sounds like you’ve got a lot of lawn to care for. Simple is the way to go for sure 👊. I really appreciate the kind words. Glad you found the channel. Happy to have you here. 👍👍
@@bipi4363 Yes, I mention that in the video and show the Spectracide purple label bottle that is safe for St. Aug and centipede. Thanks for watching. Hope you watched it all.
Just came across this video. Finally retired as a high school football coach and teacher. Have decided that I will now use my competitive nature in lawn care. For the first time, I will take the time to try to create a beautiful, well-groomed lawn. My yard is saint Augustine and in need of some weed destruction. Your information about post emergent weed killer is extremely valuable. Thank you very much.
Congrats on retirement. That’s awesome. The lawn is a great place to let out that competitive spirit. Good luck. Happy to help anytime. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.
Another great video! These 2 things: doing a soil test and the outrageous cost of "organic" fertilizers, have been some of the biggest barriers of me going DIY! This is such common sense right here! Also, I have read some things about MIlorganite that make me question if it really is as safe and healthy as some claims.
Thank you. It really has been complicated by a lot of folks over the years. This video is a couple years old. I've simplified things even more since then. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
👍👍 thank you. Glad you saw it. Hope it helps. Too many channels making lawn care complicated. Not here on this one. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.
I 100 percent agree. I only use weed and feed in the spring a shot of nitrogen in the summer and fall formulated fertilizer in the fall, and my lawn look nice! Over-seed! Over-seed! Over-seed!
Awesome 👊. You’re right. Overseeding is key to cool season grasses. Fortunately us bermudgrass folks don’t have to do that step 😎appreciate ya watching and commenting.
Thank you my brother. Nice healthy lawn within reasonable budget is always my goal. Been looking for a channel that understands most of us can’t mow every three days or drop 10k on a mower. Just because they can make those purchases and write it off, us viewers can’t. Appreciate you for keeping it KISS (keep it simple and stupid). Subscripted.
I have appreciated finding your videos. I recently moved from a cold place to a place where I can actually take care of my yard, which I found out that I had no idea how to do that. These videos have been helpful for me, thank you.
when I moved into my new home, i walked the whole yard and pulled out every single weed from the root. took 1 day. filled up many trash bags. 15 years later, it is still one of the best lawns in the neighborhood.
Okay, I had TruGreen doing my lawn last year. Wasn't very happy with them. So.. I'm going back to doing it myself. I'm going to follow your steps. I think you had the best and simple advice on lawn care. Thanks for posting!
Very simple program! Seeing how everything is going up in a cost a budget friendly program is something that a lot of people will find useful and it delivers great results!
I’m just starting the process and I’ll be spraying post emergent treatment bc my lawn is full of weeds. How long after can I add fertilizer. Maybe you can make a video of the process if your lawn is already full of weeds? Thank you
@@BudgetLawns No problem. Thanks for putting the information out there in such a straight forward way. I've used Scotts turf builder weed and feed in the past and bought Greenview Fairway plus crabgrass this year on the recommendation of my local Agway. I see both have high nitrogen with no phosphorus and little potassium. I always wondered why the formula was so unbalanced, and what you are saying about 10-10-10 makes sense. The plants need each one in the right proportion, and the Scotts and Greenview products seems to be targeted to make the lawn look good quickly, but lack the balance. Generic 10-10-10 is also much cheaper! I'll also try the Spectracide granular product this fall and possibly next spring too. I have lots of crabgrass and my lawn is full of other weeds as well. I want it to look a little better without spending a lot. The soil is terrible and it everything dries out in the summer. I know I could water it, but I'm just not interested in that. I'm in south central PA and it is wet enough here in the spring and fall. I just want to give the grass a little better chance to out compete the weeds and I'll leave the rest up to nature.
@@Fix_It_Again_Tony You're speaking my language here man. Sounds like you're getting all your ducks in a row and will have it looking the way you want it before long. Keep up the good work!
Dude I just stumbled on your channel. I love having a top-shelf lawn but at around an acre, it can hurt the wallet. Definitely going to check out a bunch of your videos.
Yeah, an acre makes it tough for sure. Big lawn means big budget. But you can keep it a lot less expensive by keeping it simple. Hope ya find the channel helpful. Appreciate your support.
☀️You are spot on! That’s all you need. I really like the slow release bio solid fertilizers. I think my yard looked best when I used them. Found the Sunniland All Natural at a Lowes in Tuscaloosa for $12!! Can’t believe I was in that city! 😂🤣 Great video!!
😂😂 Please tell me you were wearing a fake mustache and a beard LOL. I guess the trip was worth it. Sounds like a heck of a deal. Thanks for the feedback brother. Always good to hear from ya! School year is almost over, and it'll be time to get in the lawn more and watch more lawn videos! Appreciate you!
I noticed you used a drop spreader instead of a broadcast spreader for the preemergent. What is the reason behind that? Better results ,more even application , or just easier?
I used the spectricide on my lawn. Killed most of the weeds & clovers. Plus the way it sprayed out was great. Did that about 2 weeks ago. Just mowed the lawn yesterday. Now I'm gonna spray some fertilizer today. suppose to be cloudy & some rain this week into next week. Will see what happens.
@@BudgetLawns I’m down in WF. Have a tru-cut 20” reel. Love your page brother. Working on the same here. Sounded like I need to come learn your editing class
Right on. That’s awesome. Appreciate the support of the channel. Good luck with yours. Just subbed to ya. I don’t know if you wanna come sit in with close to 30 6th and 7th graders. 😂😂 they’re a hoot. I love em.
Great video as always. Definitely NOT the popular YT Lawn Entertainment message. LOL. But you bring up a good point, What was everyone using before we were told we had to buy specialty products, if not whatever was on the shelf at the big box store?
Thanks so much. You got that right. Not the popular message at all LOL. And also not affiliated with a brand. If they could do it with big box products for so many years, I figure so can I. Appreciate ya watching and commenting 👊!
Just found your channel and I really appreciate the straightforward approach to lawn care. I did have a question regarding doseage. When you said 1lb/1000sq ft was that 1lb of fertilizer or 1lb nitrogen?
Upstate SC here. Sounds like I’m basically doing the same thing. I use 10-10-10 PGF Balance in the spring (late March - early May) in small doses every 3 weeks or so. Then switch to 16-4-8 PGF Balance for the rest of the year every 6 weeks in a small dose too. Just spoon feeding. Pre-emergent I use Spectracide too 😂 People stop every week while I’m mowing and ask how I got my lawn like a fairway and they’re shocked it’s not some crazy program. I dump humichar as often as I can afford too.
I just put down the granular Spectracide product today. I wish the Crabgrass Preventer came in a liquid format too. Like you, I rarely have to use a post-emergent now.
I’m thinking even out here in the pnw I could still follow the once a month fertilization you’re doing here? Would love a simple no brainer way to get fertilizer down
When putting down the 10-10-10 or in my case the 13-13-13; do you water it in before putting down the slow release? Or do you put down the 10-10-10 then the slow release and water it in at the time?
Water it in at the very end. However, I’ve changed my plan for this season. Video will be out this evening. Don’t let that keep you from this old plan though. I’m just trying to save a little extra money. Hope this helps. Thanks.
Travis, two questions if I may, in regard to fertilizer app, you put on the screen 1 lb N/ 1000 sf. Is that total N for both syn AND organic or is it 1lb for each for a total of 2 lbs N ? Also, does the Spectracide granular prevent broad leaf weeds or just crab grass and other narrow leaf weeds?
I applied the Spectracide Weed Stop with crabgrass killer with a hose last week as you recommended and my lawn already looks way better. I'm looking forward to applying one more bottle of the Weed Stop next week. My lawn is about 7500 sq ft and I believe one bottle treats about 5000 sq ft so I feel I went light on the application yet the results look very nice. I'll work on remaining weeds manually and apply the pre-emergent/preventer sometime later when conditions are right. Thank you for the good advice!
That's awesome! Happy to hear you're already seeing good results. Sounds like you've got a solid plan for the next steps. Keep it up. You're moving in the right direction for sure! Thanks so much for watching and sharing this. Appreciate your support!
Could help if you have the right fungicide. Most homeowner grade fungicides are not very effective against it but worth a shot. Thanks for watching and adding. 👍👍
Thank you. Easy way to help the product stick to the weeds. Usually use about an ounce per gallon in the sprayer. Appreciate the question. Thanks so much for watching!
👊 you’re welcome. That’s great to hear bro. I’m glad I’m able to do that. I appreciate your comments. They help keep me motivated to make more videos. So thank you for that!👊
You are the man! I learn a lot from all you guys, but I'm not convinced I need to spend $70 on Kelp to have a decent lawn! If you know what I mean ;) Especially when the guy selling the expensive products repeatedly repeats this false information about Nitrogen percentage requirements.
Thanks so much. Appreciate that. And I read ya loud and clear. I'm not all about the extra stuff and trying to sell y'all things. They're running businesses, I'm not. Thanks again!
Happy to hear that. Congrats on the new lawn. We keep it simple here for those of us that want a nice lawn and a life outside of it. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.
I took over a neighbor's lawn that was nearly all weeds. I have killed off a ton of weeds but now I see there is very little Bermuda left. My plan is to lay off the herbicide for now, and just pound it with Milo, and hope that we get a lot of hot weather and rain (Raleigh NC), in the hope that whatever Bermuda is there will start to take off. Sound like a plan?
Sounds like a great plan. Exactly what I did at my old house after killing a ton of weeds. Fed and mowed it and watched it fill in. 👍 appreciate ya watching. Good luck.
Good info for someone starting lawn care. For those of us with the knowledge, I enjoyed watching beginning to end. I would like to see or hear of the backyard fence line ideas. A few weeks and you have successfully made through another school year 🥳🤟👍
Thanks man. Appreciate ya watching as always. We'll see if the backyard gets much love this season. I've got something brewing for the front that may put the back on the back burner haha. And yes, the finish line is near. Thank you! 👊
SC here with Bermuda. March. What’s the recommended first cutting? 2 medium cuts to get to a scalp cut or just do one scalp cut? When to apply the 3x10’s - before or after the scalping? Thanks
Time These 3 SPRING LAWN CARE TIPS Correctly // Simple Steps to Start Your Lawn Season In Spring ruclips.net/video/AO50OW3lcEo/видео.html Thanks for watching.
Can’t wait to make my lawn better than last year! I’m in California, does the triple 10 fertilizer apply to tall fescue too? I didn’t see any of it at my local Home Depot.
Great video, if i had to choose only 4 products since i reel mow bellow half inch my list would be a little different. -1 pre emergent -organic fertilizer 10-2-1 -pgr -Insecticide I would exclude weed and fungus control.
Thank you. I only bag when I scalp my bermuda in the spring, to level, or to reset the height of cut. So those 3 times a season. I never bag otherwise. The clippings when mulched are free fertilizer for the lawn. Great question. Appreciate ya!
There are 3 times I'll bag clippings: 1. The first mow of the year. I power rake then mow up all the dead junk and bag it. It doesn't really help the lawn to keep it. 2. If I have an active fungal infection, I'll bag. No need to spread the infection around the yard. 3. If I've let it get too tall and mowing it would cause grass clumps all over. This one is rare for me, but it can happen. I hope this helps you out.
So happy I found your channel - Bought a house with a small lawn (never having a lawn before) - Not sure what kind of grass it is BUT it must be sturdy - During our monsoon season it comes back so beautiful (zone 7b) - I love your videos & I'm sure with them I'll tackle this little lawn - Also too small for a mower, will a weed eater work just as well?
Congrats on the house and lawn. Glad you found the channel and are finding it helpful. A weed eater would work. I’ve seen some lawns cut with with one and you couldn’t even tell. With that said, I think you’d be happier with a small mower as it takes a lot of skill to “mow” a lawn with a weed eater. Hope this helps. Thanks so much for watching.
Will the fertilizer part work on st Augustine specifically here in Houston ? No rain and high temperature. My grass is not dormant because I water it every 2 days but it does need some color and not thick like I want it . Ty
I honestly don't know enough about St. Aug. for your area, so I'd be hesitant to give you concrete info. Instead, I'd check this calendar out from the Texas A&M extension office. I use the University of Arkansas extension office for my bermudagrass calendar. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. aggieturf.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/St.AugustineManagementCalendar2020.pdf
Easy recipe to keep a nice lawn, no doubt!! I was wondering if you use any product for pest/insect control. I have had some issues with grubs in the past.
Indeed it is. Actually just discussed that in my most recent video as a follow up to this one. Had several folks ask me about that. Hope you'll check it out. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. ruclips.net/video/lQ8Mm9Envy0/видео.html
Before throwing down that much "P" one should technically do a soil test. While yes P is great for the roots it's also an element that can get over done quickly. As for weed control I too was a spectricide fan up till last season. I switchs over to Q4 Plus (professional stength product, read the label.) and Prodiamine 45 WDG. I find poth of those products are cheaper per app over box store products and I use less of them. My surfactants are either MSO from AG southern or Natural Agument from GCI Turf Academy (this product has a high initial cost due to the other things needed to work, more advanced option). Both of theee products can be applied with a hand can or backpack sprayer. No hose end for those. Oh with crabgrass one needs to know what stage it's in. Most box store products are generally affective upto 2 tillers. Want to keep super simple! Scotts 4 step program. I personally suggest that to my friends family. It takes all the guess work out it. 4 apps a year and your done. The rest is in the watering and mowing practices.
These kinda comments crack me up. They miss the entire point. People watching this don't want all that gobbly gook you just threw out. You can tell you're under the spell of GCI, prolly Doc, Ron, and all the other so-called "experts"...more like expert salesmen. The folks here on this channel want to keep it simple. Yes, there's a place for everything you just mentioned, but a lot of people aren't looking for that. That's the whole point and mission of Budget Lawns...average homeowner lawn care. That's all I am and practice. And what is up with all you people and soil tests and phosphorous (see my latest follow up video to this one where I go into a bit of a rant on this topic: ruclips.net/video/lQ8Mm9Envy0/видео.html)? I'm fully aware of that. Y'all act like that's the only thing hurting the environment in lawn care. Y'all never mention insecticides, fungicides, or any other supplements y'all haphazardly use that cause as much or more damage (which I use no of). Your comment is just another listen to me, I know better than this guy in the video. Sounds like you need to start a channel to see how difficult it is to give everyone tips. You can't be everything to everyone. Every video cannot be comprehensive. I appreciate your comment and you watching, but I'm tired of this same ole song and dance.
I assume you are a cool season lawn owner? I have warm season Bermuda so I don’t ever overseed. However, from what I’ve seen from those that do, peat moss seems to be the preferred route for cool season folks. That’s what I’d go with. Hope this helps. Appreciate ya watching.
Tks for the advice Thankyou kindly. Yes I have Perennial Ryegrass, Creeping Red Fescue, and Kentucky Bluegrass. I live in Canada. And yes great videos you have. Great work !!
Nice, I was wondering, how much milo do you put down? Would about 5lbs/1000 work to help with greenup and etc.? How many lbs of 10-10-10 do you put down with each app? If I try and use less fertilizer than the bag, I seem to get stripes (ugh). How do I fix the striping as well, do I go a little less and walk closer (2-3ft instead of 5) or do less and walk north-south, east-west?
I go just less than 1lb/k of N on the triple 10 and just a dusting of the organic. I don't measure anything. I set the spreader on a comfy setting that allows the fert to slowly come out and make multiple passes across the lawn in different directions ensuring that it's getting an even coat. I look at what the bag says it covers and adjust according to the lawn size. Hope this helps. Appreciate ya!
Two questions for you brother. What region/area do you live in? And it sounds to me like you apply the fertilizers once a month? If this is correct, are you saying 12 times a year?
I’m in the northern part of Arkansas. No, Bermuda in my area should only be fertilized during the growing season. Typically May thru September. However, I’ve cut my applications since this video back to 3 times a season as needed. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
Hi Man. Thank you for the video. But can you please clarify what kind of natural fertilizer do you use? Should it also have some numbers like 10-10-10? I got confused while searching. Thanks in advance.
I use Procare Natural from Lowes. It’s a 4 3 0 analysis but with the biosolids like it and Milorganite I dont pay any attention to that. They’re lower analysis. Hope this helps. Thanks so much.
Great videos. Travis, I’m in the Florida panhandle and grubs and mole crickets are a constant problem, especially on a Bermuda lawn. Do you have these pests and if so, what do you use?
Thank you. I’ve never really had to deal with pests. But the times I’ve had them, I just let em run their course. I try not to apply any products to the lawn unless it’s for fert or weed control. Btw, where on the panhandle. I lived in pcb for a couple years and worked as a weather anchor and reporter at news channel 7. Appreciate ya watching and the question.
I've struggled with my lawn for the past couple of years, this year I think I made the worst mistake I've ever made, I typically have been putting out a pre-emergent every year, well I came to the conclusion some how that it "Wasn't helping" as I would still have to spray for weeds..... I was so wrong, I have battled more weeds than I've ever seen this year, Nuked it with a lawn spray, then I used tenacity, I actually bought tenacity two years ago with the idea to use it as a pre-emergent. Another problem I found is some of those "weeds" in my lawn were not actually weeds, I had my buddy come over that has been doing landscaping and lawn care pretty much his entire life and he looked at what I had and said "Kill it now with roundup" scary words, I had what he said was "rare" invasive grass. Saw grass, and some blue grass, weed killers don't kill them, it's got worse every year because the stuff just spreads every single year when you mow. I hope one day I'll have it all under control. great video.
"Quack grass" is the proper term for the other invasive grass. My buddy calls it saw grass because if you want it gone you have to nuke it with roundup and plant new grass. Nasty stuff, I might have to make a video over it one day. It spread from this little patch of a shaded part of my lawn about 1/4 of the way into my back yard now.
Thanks man. Appreciate ya watching and commenting. Sorry about the issues you're dealing with. Good news is, anything can always be fixed. Just takes time and hard work. Sounds like you're willing to put in both of those. Hope you get things headed in the right direction. Don't sweat it. Look at it as a fun project and enjoy the ride. Thanks again!
Haha. Oh they know how I feel about it. Made a video a little while back that stirred the pot. Say what they want, but it won’t change my mind. No soil test here either. Actually had a rant about it in this video but cut it out last minute. Don’t wanna give them any more fuel for their arguments to fall on deaf ears. Lol. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.
@@BudgetLawns I have been doing my own lawn care for over 30 years. Always had a beautiful lawn. Never have I done a soil test. About a month ago I hurt Ryan Knors feelings with a no soil test comment. Of course I got blasted by him and a few others. 😂 I pretty much have always done exactly what you talk about in this video and it works. Keep it simple.
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Yeah, he blasted you cause he won’t get a sale off of ya for a soil test. That’s garbage that he’d do that and others. Keep doing you!
@@BudgetLawns right on! I just had new sod put down three weeks ago. I’ve not put nothing down as far as fertilizer. Safe to put down both fertilizer by now? Any recos for new zoysia to get it going.
Here’s a vid I did about new sod care. I’d be following this if I had zoysia. Just like I do for Bermuda. They’re not that different from each other in the big picture. Hope this helps. ruclips.net/video/z1f2ec2DQvw/видео.html
I fertilize monthly (if needed) May through September. However, most years, I apply no more than 3 rounds of fertilizer. I do mulch my grass clippings which helps to fertilize as well. Thanks for watching. Hope this helps.
Found it...again a very straight forward and complete video..how often do you put the pre-emergent? And for a new SOD, based off your other video, I am assuming I should not be using one until its been 3-4 months since the time of installation.
Thank you. Pre-emergent is largely dependent on location and weather. I put an application down in Sept, Jan, and March. That works great here. Yes, wait on new sod. I likely won't put any down in the first year. My sod went down in Dec last year, so I will wait until the Jan application next year. You can put it down in year one, just my preference not to. Hope this helps. Thanks again.
Love the info. I’m in the same boat as you right now and have a brand new Bermuda lawn. Should I hold off on the weed killer until my roots are more established? My sod was laid at the end of Feb.
If you’re gonna use a weed killer, yes. Wait until the roots are more established. They stress the lawn. I won’t use a weed killer at all the first year. Some people do but it’s my preference to not. I like it to be pretty organic in year one and let it do it’s thing. Just the cultural practices will go a very long way. Hope this helps. Appreciate ya watching. Congrats on the new lawn.
Best bang for the buck stuff right there. Use the same post m stuff! Tempted to try your pre m plan this fall and late winter. Poa is a thorn in my side. Does it seem to work on that?
It worked awesome on the poa in my last lawn. Never had a problem with it once I got on my schedule. Before though, it was a nightmare. Thanks for watching brother. Always appreciate ya!
Man it is good to see this. Ive been writing blogs posts about my bermuda yard and how you dont need to spend crazy amounts of money, and how easy it is to keep it looking great. I use the same spectracide post emergent and use their pre emergent and love it as well. New thing i did this year was put down some humichar to help with my soil. Cheers man.
You're so right man. I knew I wasn't the only one out there preaching this. That's awesome! Appreciate ya watching and sharing that. Keep up the great work! Cheers.
I noticed you use a drop spreader vs a broadcast. I know you’re in Arkansas, I’m in Oklahoma so the wind is insane here. Just wondering if you have the same issue there and that’s why you chose the drop spreader?
The drop spreader was all I had at the time. I use a broadcast for everything now. But you’re right. The wind has been insane lately. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.
Great video, with that 10-10-10 you indicate less than 1 pound of nitrogen . Do you apply about 10 pounds per 1000 sq ft. With the natural bio solids about how many pounds per 1000 sq feet do you apply ? I have KBG cool season grass and fertilize 4 times a year. Keep up the good work.
Thank you. Appreciate that. I don't ever really measure anything. Just based off the bag and lawn size, yes, it'd come to a little less than 10 lbs/1000 for the triple 10 and even less for the biosolid. I just put a light dusting of it down. Hope this helps. Thanks so much for watching and the question.
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finally found a youtuber who does things like a sane person lol this isnt my only hobby so i cant spend ALLLL my money on it. thanks for the great content!
lol I feel ya brother! I wanna play golf, spend time with my kids, go on vacation, etc... I don't want to spend so much time in the lawn that it starts charging me rent. Appreciate ya watching and commenting. Glad to have ya here.
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You have really helped out a single mom.
I love SIMPLICITY!
Happy to hear this. Thanks so much for watching! 👍🙏
Where is your husband?
That’s really none of our business.
Me too, sister!
I stumbled across your channel tonight and in just a few minutes you have changed my entire approach to lawn care. I maintain two lawns: 8,000 square feet of St. Augustine and 3,000 square feet of Bermuda. I use all the bio stimulants, special liquid fertilizers, specialty ultra greening potions and both lawns are immaculate but you have convinced me to return to the absolute basics of weed control, simple fertilizing and watering. Why you may ask. You are the only RUclips lawn channel that bothers to respond to every single comment and answer every single question. Great job.
Thank you very much. This is awesome. Appreciate you sharing. Sounds like you’ve got a lot of lawn to care for. Simple is the way to go for sure 👊. I really appreciate the kind words. Glad you found the channel. Happy to have you here. 👍👍
Be careful with the spectracide on St. Augustine. I've read that it will kill it.
@@bipi4363 Yes, I mention that in the video and show the Spectracide purple label bottle that is safe for St. Aug and centipede. Thanks for watching. Hope you watched it all.
@@BudgetLawns Sorry, I missed that point. 👍🏿 Good video.
Appreciate ya very much.
Just came across this video. Finally retired as a high school football coach and teacher. Have decided that I will now use my competitive nature in lawn care. For the first time, I will take the time to try to create a beautiful, well-groomed lawn. My yard is saint Augustine and in need of some weed destruction. Your information about post emergent weed killer is extremely valuable. Thank you very much.
Congrats on retirement. That’s awesome. The lawn is a great place to let out that competitive spirit. Good luck. Happy to help anytime. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.
Another great video! These 2 things: doing a soil test and the outrageous cost of "organic" fertilizers, have been some of the biggest barriers of me going DIY! This is such common sense right here! Also, I have read some things about MIlorganite that make me question if it really is as safe and healthy as some claims.
Thank you. It really has been complicated by a lot of folks over the years. This video is a couple years old. I've simplified things even more since then. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
Thank you for this instructional video. Learning how to properly take care of new Bermuda sod put in. This makes it simple.
You’re welcome. Thank you for watching. Glad it helps.
Finally lawn care tips and information I can understand. Glad this was in my recommended.
👍👍 thank you. Glad you saw it. Hope it helps. Too many channels making lawn care complicated. Not here on this one. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.
I 100 percent agree. I only use weed and feed in the spring a shot of nitrogen in the summer and fall formulated fertilizer in the fall, and my lawn look nice! Over-seed! Over-seed! Over-seed!
Awesome 👊. You’re right. Overseeding is key to cool season grasses. Fortunately us bermudgrass folks don’t have to do that step 😎appreciate ya watching and commenting.
This video gives me confidence to attempt 3acre worth of lawn..😅. Go dawgs 😉
Right on. Glad to hear. Good luck. Thanks for watching. WPS!
So happy I found this channel!
Thank you. Appreciate that. Glad to have ya here.
Great info. Practical and to the point.
Appreciate it. Thanks for watching!
Thank you my brother. Nice healthy lawn within reasonable budget is always my goal. Been looking for a channel that understands most of us can’t mow every three days or drop 10k on a mower. Just because they can make those purchases and write it off, us viewers can’t. Appreciate you for keeping it KISS (keep it simple and stupid). Subscripted.
Right on. Thank you so much. Appreciate that. 👊👊
I have appreciated finding your videos. I recently moved from a cold place to a place where I can actually take care of my yard, which I found out that I had no idea how to do that. These videos have been helpful for me, thank you.
Awesome. Glad you found me. Happy to help anytime. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
GREAT JOB!!! This is simple and I can follow it easily. Thanks!!!
Happy to hear. Thanks for watching.
when I moved into my new home, i walked the whole yard and pulled out every single weed from the root. took 1 day. filled up many trash bags. 15 years later, it is still one of the best lawns in the neighborhood.
👍👍 thanks for watching.
Okay, I had TruGreen doing my lawn last year. Wasn't very happy with them. So.. I'm going back to doing it myself.
I'm going to follow your steps. I think you had the best and simple advice on lawn care.
Thanks for posting!
Awesome. Appreciate that. Good luck. Happy to help if I can.
I use 15-5-10 Stagreen Texas Turf on my St.Aug. every 5 weeks. I use MSM Turf for these Texas weeds. It’s all about what works for ya. Good video!
Precisely brother! Find the ferts and weed control products that work best for you and that's all you'll need! Thanks so much man!
Are these available at home depots ?
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Thank you for sharing this video
You’re quite welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Thanks for the content brother. I'm trying to have the best yard on the block by next year.
You bet man. Thank you for watching. Hope it helps! Good luck.
Very simple program! Seeing how everything is going up in a cost a budget friendly program is something that a lot of people will find useful and it delivers great results!
Thank ya buddy! Yup, this year may even see a reduction in apps to save even more. Appreciate ya watching bro!
I’m just starting the process and I’ll be spraying post emergent treatment bc my lawn is full of weeds. How long after can I add fertilizer. Maybe you can make a video of the process if your lawn is already full of weeds? Thank you
Great practical advice for the average homeowner looking to improve their lawn.
Thank you! It goes a long way for those that have done nothing. Appreciate ya watching.
@@BudgetLawns No problem. Thanks for putting the information out there in such a straight forward way.
I've used Scotts turf builder weed and feed in the past and bought Greenview Fairway plus crabgrass this year on the recommendation of my local Agway. I see both have high nitrogen with no phosphorus and little potassium. I always wondered why the formula was so unbalanced, and what you are saying about 10-10-10 makes sense. The plants need each one in the right proportion, and the Scotts and Greenview products seems to be targeted to make the lawn look good quickly, but lack the balance. Generic 10-10-10 is also much cheaper!
I'll also try the Spectracide granular product this fall and possibly next spring too. I have lots of crabgrass and my lawn is full of other weeds as well. I want it to look a little better without spending a lot. The soil is terrible and it everything dries out in the summer. I know I could water it, but I'm just not interested in that. I'm in south central PA and it is wet enough here in the spring and fall.
I just want to give the grass a little better chance to out compete the weeds and I'll leave the rest up to nature.
@@Fix_It_Again_Tony You're speaking my language here man. Sounds like you're getting all your ducks in a row and will have it looking the way you want it before long. Keep up the good work!
I'm going to get me some of that crabgrass killer .
lawn is OK , but crabgrass is taking over around the sidewalk and driveway, thanks for the tip !
You’re welcome. Good call. Just make sure to zap it when it’s baby crabgrass. The more mature it gets the tougher it is. Appreciate ya watching.
Great video! Subscribed today after you popped up in my feed. Already shared this video with my buddy.
That’s awesome. Thank you. I really appreciate that. Glad to have ya here.
Dude I just stumbled on your channel. I love having a top-shelf lawn but at around an acre, it can hurt the wallet. Definitely going to check out a bunch of your videos.
Yeah, an acre makes it tough for sure. Big lawn means big budget. But you can keep it a lot less expensive by keeping it simple. Hope ya find the channel helpful. Appreciate your support.
Excellent video. Just what I needed!
Awesome. Glad it helps. Appreciate ya watching.
☀️You are spot on! That’s all you need. I really like the slow release bio solid fertilizers. I think my yard looked best when I used them. Found the Sunniland All Natural at a Lowes in Tuscaloosa for $12!! Can’t believe I was in that city! 😂🤣 Great video!!
😂😂 Please tell me you were wearing a fake mustache and a beard LOL. I guess the trip was worth it. Sounds like a heck of a deal. Thanks for the feedback brother. Always good to hear from ya! School year is almost over, and it'll be time to get in the lawn more and watch more lawn videos! Appreciate you!
This hold true even in northern climates too? I'm near Duluth MN. 50 degree high today. Thanks.
These are pretty generic lawn care products. Timing would certainly be different because of climate and grass types. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the great Video.
Could you please share the links for these products?
Thank you!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching. I buy everything at Lowe's or my local hardware store.
Good video. Helpful and straight to the point.
Thank you. Appreciate that!
I like this guy already. I subbed
Right on. Thank you very much. I appreciate that! 👊
I noticed you used a drop spreader instead of a broadcast spreader for the preemergent. What is the reason behind that? Better results ,more even application , or just easier?
It was the only spreader I had at the time. Got the job done but I’ve used a broadcast spreader for years now. Appreciate ya watching!
Will the products mentioned help control doveweed and chamberbitter? Thanks!! Enjoy your videos!
They are both on the liquid, orange bottle label for control. Thanks for watching.
I used the spectricide on my lawn. Killed most of the weeds & clovers. Plus the way it sprayed out was great. Did that about 2 weeks ago. Just mowed the lawn yesterday. Now I'm gonna spray some fertilizer today. suppose to be cloudy & some rain this week into next week. Will see what happens.
👍👍 nice work. Thanks for watching.
I met your brother at the barber shop today. Make sure he says hey! Lol.
Haha. Just got off the phone with him. That’s what he called about. Too funny. Small world. 👊👊
@@BudgetLawns I’m down in WF.
Have a tru-cut 20” reel.
Love your page brother. Working on the same here. Sounded like I need to come learn your editing class
Right on. That’s awesome. Appreciate the support of the channel. Good luck with yours. Just subbed to ya. I don’t know if you wanna come sit in with close to 30 6th and 7th graders. 😂😂 they’re a hoot. I love em.
@@BudgetLawns haha! I’m a youth pastor and on the school board down here.
Have 7-12 grade every week.
Oh boy. You’d fit right in then. That’s awesome man. Kids are the best!!!
Love me a good nitrogous feed. Great tips as always!
😂 nitrogous is the secret sauce. Don’t tell anyone. Thanks man.
@@BudgetLawns my lips are sealed! Would you happen to have a link?
Lol. Don’t tempt me.
Great video as always. Definitely NOT the popular YT Lawn Entertainment message. LOL. But you bring up a good point, What was everyone using before we were told we had to buy specialty products, if not whatever was on the shelf at the big box store?
Thanks so much. You got that right. Not the popular message at all LOL. And also not affiliated with a brand. If they could do it with big box products for so many years, I figure so can I. Appreciate ya watching and commenting 👊!
Just found your channel and I really appreciate the straightforward approach to lawn care. I did have a question regarding doseage. When you said 1lb/1000sq ft was that 1lb of fertilizer or 1lb nitrogen?
Thank you. Appreciate that. Glad ya found me. 1 lb of N per 1000. Thanks for watching.
@@BudgetLawns thanks man!
I love the spectrum love the spectracide I use it every year, this year I tried ortho weed bgon, wasn’t too impressed
It’s good stuff for sure. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
When you were using a regular mower what cutting setting did you use 1 2 or 3.
I'm rotary mowing at the new house right now on 2. Thanks for watching.
Upstate SC here. Sounds like I’m basically doing the same thing. I use 10-10-10 PGF Balance in the spring (late March - early May) in small doses every 3 weeks or so. Then switch to 16-4-8 PGF Balance for the rest of the year every 6 weeks in a small dose too. Just spoon feeding. Pre-emergent I use Spectracide too 😂 People stop every week while I’m mowing and ask how I got my lawn like a fairway and they’re shocked it’s not some crazy program. I dump humichar as often as I can afford too.
Right on. Sounds like you’ve got a plan that’s killin it 👊. Appreciate ya watching and leaving a comment. Good luck this season!
Man that's Awsom brand New subscriber here!!! I like to keep it simple too.. N Joyed this. 👊
Right on. Thanks so much for subscribing. Happy to have you here. Glad you enjoyed it 👊👊
I just put down the granular Spectracide product today. I wish the Crabgrass Preventer came in a liquid format too. Like you, I rarely have to use a post-emergent now.
Right on. 👊 not having to use post emergent is nice. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.
Dude, that shop is way to clean!!
Lol, it's a blessing and a curse. Thanks for watching.
I’m thinking even out here in the pnw I could still follow the once a month fertilization you’re doing here? Would love a simple no brainer way to get fertilizer down
Absolutely. Lots of folks do once a month in the different zones. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.
When putting down the 10-10-10 or in my case the 13-13-13; do you water it in before putting down the slow release? Or do you put down the 10-10-10 then the slow release and water it in at the time?
Water it in at the very end. However, I’ve changed my plan for this season. Video will be out this evening. Don’t let that keep you from this old plan though. I’m just trying to save a little extra money. Hope this helps. Thanks.
Which is first . Fertilizer or weed killer and when I can put the seed
Travis, two questions if I may, in regard to fertilizer app, you put on the screen 1 lb N/ 1000 sf. Is that total N for both syn AND organic or is it 1lb for each for a total of 2 lbs N ?
Also, does the Spectracide granular prevent broad leaf weeds or just crab grass and other narrow leaf weeds?
That's just for the triple 10. I don't count the organic in that. Yes, it controls broadleaf. 👊
@@BudgetLawns great, thanks
Good stuff. I’m going to use nothing but big box store products this year so hopefully can save some $$$.
Thank you. I’ve never used anything else and never regretted it. If ever there were a time to save 💵 it’s now. Appreciate ya watching. 👊
Very informative for a 1st time home owner. I'm definitely on a budget. Thx man.
Right on. Glad it helps. Congrats on the home. You’ll do great. Appreciate ya watching.
I applied the Spectracide Weed Stop with crabgrass killer with a hose last week as you recommended and my lawn already looks way better. I'm looking forward to applying one more bottle of the Weed Stop next week. My lawn is about 7500 sq ft and I believe one bottle treats about 5000 sq ft so I feel I went light on the application yet the results look very nice. I'll work on remaining weeds manually and apply the pre-emergent/preventer sometime later when conditions are right. Thank you for the good advice!
That's awesome! Happy to hear you're already seeing good results. Sounds like you've got a solid plan for the next steps. Keep it up. You're moving in the right direction for sure! Thanks so much for watching and sharing this. Appreciate your support!
I would add a fungicide application in October and again in November if you would like to stop the Spring dead spot.
Could help if you have the right fungicide. Most homeowner grade fungicides are not very effective against it but worth a shot. Thanks for watching and adding. 👍👍
Does the Spectricide stop POA? I had POA bad this year.
The pre emergent will prevent it. The post emergent will not kill it. Thanks for watching.
Interesting idea about adding baby shampoo as a surfactant. Never heard that before but want to try it. How much do you typically use???
Thank you. Easy way to help the product stick to the weeds. Usually use about an ounce per gallon in the sprayer. Appreciate the question. Thanks so much for watching!
I've used these same products for a couple of years and they work very well ! I'm South of Seattle , with a cool season lawn.
When they work, they work, right? Thanks as always brother!
I think this is a great plan. Nice, simple and effective.
Thanks man. Hasn't failed me yet. Appreciate ya watching and commenting!
Thanks for this video brother! You're always inspiring me and giving me knowledge. Thanks for that. 🤜🤛
👊 you’re welcome. That’s great to hear bro. I’m glad I’m able to do that. I appreciate your comments. They help keep me motivated to make more videos. So thank you for that!👊
i will try your method and i hope it works for me. im in fort worth texas. which state are you in?
Awesome. Good luck. I'm in Arkansas. Thanks for watching.
New to lawncare. Should I dethatch my lawn prior to applying pre emergent or any weed killing application?thanks
What’s your grass type first?
You are the man! I learn a lot from all you guys, but I'm not convinced I need to spend $70 on Kelp to have a decent lawn! If you know what I mean ;)
Especially when the guy selling the expensive products repeatedly repeats this false information about Nitrogen percentage requirements.
Thanks so much. Appreciate that. And I read ya loud and clear. I'm not all about the extra stuff and trying to sell y'all things. They're running businesses, I'm not. Thanks again!
Man I appreciate your videos practical real advice exactly what I have been looking for to tackle my new lawn!
Happy to hear that. Congrats on the new lawn. We keep it simple here for those of us that want a nice lawn and a life outside of it. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.
What great info. Exactly what I was looking for and presented in such a clear and concise way . Thank you again Travis.
Thank you. Glad this video was able to help you out. Appreciate ya watching and the feedback.
I took over a neighbor's lawn that was nearly all weeds. I have killed off a ton of weeds but now I see there is very little Bermuda left. My plan is to lay off the herbicide for now, and just pound it with Milo, and hope that we get a lot of hot weather and rain (Raleigh NC), in the hope that whatever Bermuda is there will start to take off. Sound like a plan?
Sounds like a great plan. Exactly what I did at my old house after killing a ton of weeds. Fed and mowed it and watched it fill in. 👍 appreciate ya watching. Good luck.
Good info for someone starting lawn care. For those of us with the knowledge, I enjoyed watching beginning to end. I would like to see or hear of the backyard fence line ideas. A few weeks and you have successfully made through another school year 🥳🤟👍
Thanks man. Appreciate ya watching as always. We'll see if the backyard gets much love this season. I've got something brewing for the front that may put the back on the back burner haha. And yes, the finish line is near. Thank you! 👊
@@BudgetLawns ok so don’t let it fester in my head too long.
@@johnhamilton9229 you got it! 👊
SC here with Bermuda.
March. What’s the recommended first cutting? 2 medium cuts to get to a scalp cut or just do one scalp cut?
When to apply the 3x10’s - before or after the scalping? Thanks
Time These 3 SPRING LAWN CARE TIPS Correctly // Simple Steps to Start Your Lawn Season In Spring
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Thanks for watching.
Where did you find those garage shelves that are just behind you? Been looking for something similar.
Sams club. Love em. Thanks for watching.
Can’t wait to make my lawn better than last year! I’m in California, does the triple 10 fertilizer apply to tall fescue too? I didn’t see any of it at my local Home Depot.
It’s a generic garden fertilizer that can be applied to any lawn or garden. I get mine at Walmart or Lowe’s. Appreciate ya watching.
Great video, if i had to choose only 4 products since i reel mow bellow half inch my list would be a little different.
-1 pre emergent
-organic fertilizer 10-2-1
-pgr
-Insecticide
I would exclude weed and fungus control.
Thank you. Solid list for such a short cut lawn 👍👍. Appreciate ya watching.
Nice video- when you mow- when do you bag the clippings and when do you leave them on the turf?
Thank you. I only bag when I scalp my bermuda in the spring, to level, or to reset the height of cut. So those 3 times a season. I never bag otherwise. The clippings when mulched are free fertilizer for the lawn. Great question. Appreciate ya!
There are 3 times I'll bag clippings:
1. The first mow of the year. I power rake then mow up all the dead junk and bag it. It doesn't really help the lawn to keep it.
2. If I have an active fungal infection, I'll bag. No need to spread the infection around the yard.
3. If I've let it get too tall and mowing it would cause grass clumps all over. This one is rare for me, but it can happen.
I hope this helps you out.
So happy I found your channel - Bought a house with a small lawn (never having a lawn before) - Not sure what kind of grass it is BUT it must be sturdy - During our monsoon season it comes back so beautiful (zone 7b) - I love your videos & I'm sure with them I'll tackle this little lawn - Also too small for a mower, will a weed eater work just as well?
Congrats on the house and lawn. Glad you found the channel and are finding it helpful. A weed eater would work. I’ve seen some lawns cut with with one and you couldn’t even tell. With that said, I think you’d be happier with a small mower as it takes a lot of skill to “mow” a lawn with a weed eater. Hope this helps. Thanks so much for watching.
Thank U for the quick response, it's truly helpful
You’re welcome.
The only triple 10 10 10 I found at Walmart is plant fertilizer is that it??thanks ....
That’s it. Thanks for watching.
Thanks 👌
What do you suggest for Virginia Buttonweed? 😩
I use Spectracide Weed Stop products for all my weed control. Always have good results. Thanks for watching.
Great video
Thank you. Appreciate ya!
Will the fertilizer part work on st Augustine specifically here in Houston ? No rain and high temperature. My grass is not dormant because I water it every 2 days but it does need some color and not thick like I want it . Ty
I honestly don't know enough about St. Aug. for your area, so I'd be hesitant to give you concrete info. Instead, I'd check this calendar out from the Texas A&M extension office. I use the University of Arkansas extension office for my bermudagrass calendar. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
aggieturf.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/St.AugustineManagementCalendar2020.pdf
Thank you
Easy recipe to keep a nice lawn, no doubt!! I was wondering if you use any product for pest/insect control. I have had some issues with grubs in the past.
Indeed it is. Actually just discussed that in my most recent video as a follow up to this one. Had several folks ask me about that. Hope you'll check it out. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. ruclips.net/video/lQ8Mm9Envy0/видео.html
@@BudgetLawns Thanks.
You’re welcome. Thank you!
Before throwing down that much "P" one should technically do a soil test. While yes P is great for the roots it's also an element that can get over done quickly. As for weed control I too was a spectricide fan up till last season. I switchs over to Q4 Plus (professional stength product, read the label.) and Prodiamine 45 WDG. I find poth of those products are cheaper per app over box store products and I use less of them. My surfactants are either MSO from AG southern or Natural Agument from GCI Turf Academy (this product has a high initial cost due to the other things needed to work, more advanced option). Both of theee products can be applied with a hand can or backpack sprayer. No hose end for those. Oh with crabgrass one needs to know what stage it's in. Most box store products are generally affective upto 2 tillers. Want to keep super simple! Scotts 4 step program. I personally suggest that to my friends family. It takes all the guess work out it. 4 apps a year and your done. The rest is in the watering and mowing practices.
These kinda comments crack me up. They miss the entire point. People watching this don't want all that gobbly gook you just threw out. You can tell you're under the spell of GCI, prolly Doc, Ron, and all the other so-called "experts"...more like expert salesmen. The folks here on this channel want to keep it simple. Yes, there's a place for everything you just mentioned, but a lot of people aren't looking for that. That's the whole point and mission of Budget Lawns...average homeowner lawn care. That's all I am and practice.
And what is up with all you people and soil tests and phosphorous (see my latest follow up video to this one where I go into a bit of a rant on this topic: ruclips.net/video/lQ8Mm9Envy0/видео.html)? I'm fully aware of that. Y'all act like that's the only thing hurting the environment in lawn care. Y'all never mention insecticides, fungicides, or any other supplements y'all haphazardly use that cause as much or more damage (which I use no of). Your comment is just another listen to me, I know better than this guy in the video. Sounds like you need to start a channel to see how difficult it is to give everyone tips. You can't be everything to everyone. Every video cannot be comprehensive. I appreciate your comment and you watching, but I'm tired of this same ole song and dance.
Would you recommend using Pete moss when overseeding and fertilizing in the spring and fall season compared to using regular soil?
I assume you are a cool season lawn owner? I have warm season Bermuda so I don’t ever overseed. However, from what I’ve seen from those that do, peat moss seems to be the preferred route for cool season folks. That’s what I’d go with. Hope this helps. Appreciate ya watching.
Tks for the advice Thankyou kindly. Yes I have Perennial Ryegrass, Creeping Red Fescue, and Kentucky Bluegrass. I live in Canada. And yes great videos you have. Great work !!
You’re welcome. Happy to help. Thank you for the kind words!
Cool video. Thank you
Awesome. Glad you liked it. Appreciate ya watching.
Nice, I was wondering, how much milo do you put down? Would about 5lbs/1000 work to help with greenup and etc.?
How many lbs of 10-10-10 do you put down with each app?
If I try and use less fertilizer than the bag, I seem to get stripes (ugh). How do I fix the striping as well, do I go a little less and walk closer (2-3ft instead of 5) or do less and walk north-south, east-west?
I go just less than 1lb/k of N on the triple 10 and just a dusting of the organic. I don't measure anything. I set the spreader on a comfy setting that allows the fert to slowly come out and make multiple passes across the lawn in different directions ensuring that it's getting an even coat. I look at what the bag says it covers and adjust according to the lawn size. Hope this helps. Appreciate ya!
When should I apply Spectracide to get pre and post out of it?
Depends on how many weeds you have and when you last applied a pre-emergent. Sometimes you just got to do it asap.
Good stuff
Appreciate it!
Two questions for you brother. What region/area do you live in? And it sounds to me like you apply the fertilizers once a month? If this is correct, are you saying 12 times a year?
I’m in the northern part of Arkansas.
No, Bermuda in my area should only be fertilized during the growing season. Typically May thru September. However, I’ve cut my applications since this video back to 3 times a season as needed. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
Hi Man. Thank you for the video. But can you please clarify what kind of natural fertilizer do you use? Should it also have some numbers like 10-10-10? I got confused while searching. Thanks in advance.
I use Procare Natural from Lowes. It’s a 4 3 0 analysis but with the biosolids like it and Milorganite I dont pay any attention to that. They’re lower analysis. Hope this helps. Thanks so much.
@@BudgetLawns Thanks a lot. Definitely it helps.
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What are your thoughts on super juice and pgf complete? I’ve heard they best with dirt booster and biochar…
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Great videos. Travis, I’m in the Florida panhandle and grubs and mole crickets are a constant problem, especially on a Bermuda lawn. Do you have these pests and if so, what do you use?
Thank you. I’ve never really had to deal with pests. But the times I’ve had them, I just let em run their course. I try not to apply any products to the lawn unless it’s for fert or weed control. Btw, where on the panhandle. I lived in pcb for a couple years and worked as a weather anchor and reporter at news channel 7. Appreciate ya watching and the question.
@@BudgetLawns I live in Lynn Haven right near PC ! Small world.
Been through there many a times. I was the weekend weather guy at wjhg from 2007-2009.
Good stuff Travis!
Thank ya sir! 👊
I've struggled with my lawn for the past couple of years, this year I think I made the worst mistake I've ever made, I typically have been putting out a pre-emergent every year, well I came to the conclusion some how that it "Wasn't helping" as I would still have to spray for weeds..... I was so wrong, I have battled more weeds than I've ever seen this year, Nuked it with a lawn spray, then I used tenacity, I actually bought tenacity two years ago with the idea to use it as a pre-emergent. Another problem I found is some of those "weeds" in my lawn were not actually weeds, I had my buddy come over that has been doing landscaping and lawn care pretty much his entire life and he looked at what I had and said "Kill it now with roundup" scary words, I had what he said was "rare" invasive grass. Saw grass, and some blue grass, weed killers don't kill them, it's got worse every year because the stuff just spreads every single year when you mow. I hope one day I'll have it all under control. great video.
"Quack grass" is the proper term for the other invasive grass. My buddy calls it saw grass because if you want it gone you have to nuke it with roundup and plant new grass. Nasty stuff, I might have to make a video over it one day. It spread from this little patch of a shaded part of my lawn about 1/4 of the way into my back yard now.
Thanks man. Appreciate ya watching and commenting. Sorry about the issues you're dealing with. Good news is, anything can always be fixed. Just takes time and hard work. Sounds like you're willing to put in both of those. Hope you get things headed in the right direction. Don't sweat it. Look at it as a fun project and enjoy the ride. Thanks again!
Great Video. Good information. Be careful though. The soil test boys are watching. LOL. Pat does no soil testing.
Haha. Oh they know how I feel about it. Made a video a little while back that stirred the pot. Say what they want, but it won’t change my mind. No soil test here either. Actually had a rant about it in this video but cut it out last minute. Don’t wanna give them any more fuel for their arguments to fall on deaf ears. Lol. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.
@@BudgetLawns I have been doing my own lawn care for over 30 years. Always had a beautiful lawn. Never have I done a soil test. About a month ago I hurt Ryan Knors feelings with a no soil test comment. Of course I got blasted by him and a few others. 😂 I pretty much have always done exactly what you talk about in this video and it works. Keep it simple.
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Yeah, he blasted you cause he won’t get a sale off of ya for a soil test. That’s garbage that he’d do that and others. Keep doing you!
Appreciate the video. Thanks. Does this process works for zeon zoysia grass?
You’re welcome. Thank you for watching. Absolutely. It does. 👍👍
@@BudgetLawns right on! I just had new sod put down three weeks ago. I’ve not put nothing down as far as fertilizer. Safe to put down both fertilizer by now? Any recos for new zoysia to get it going.
Here’s a vid I did about new sod care. I’d be following this if I had zoysia. Just like I do for Bermuda. They’re not that different from each other in the big picture. Hope this helps. ruclips.net/video/z1f2ec2DQvw/видео.html
Love it!..Great info!👏👏👍
Thank you. Much appreciated man! 👊👊
How often we have to fertilize ??
I fertilize monthly (if needed) May through September. However, most years, I apply no more than 3 rounds of fertilizer. I do mulch my grass clippings which helps to fertilize as well. Thanks for watching. Hope this helps.
Hello! Confused! Getting ready to fertilize with 10 10 10. When can I do specticide weed killer? We usually get snow mid October.
Too late in the season for weed killing in my opinion. Late May/early June is my preferred timing. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
@@BudgetLawns But, I should fertilize right?
@@Realitytime2024 yes
@@BudgetLawns Sorry for being a pest. My lawn is a mess. Focused on beds first. No need to respond to this comment. Enjoy your day
Found it...again a very straight forward and complete video..how often do you put the pre-emergent? And for a new SOD, based off your other video, I am assuming I should not be using one until its been 3-4 months since the time of installation.
Thank you. Pre-emergent is largely dependent on location and weather. I put an application down in Sept, Jan, and March. That works great here. Yes, wait on new sod. I likely won't put any down in the first year. My sod went down in Dec last year, so I will wait until the Jan application next year. You can put it down in year one, just my preference not to. Hope this helps. Thanks again.
Love the info. I’m in the same boat as you right now and have a brand new Bermuda lawn. Should I hold off on the weed killer until my roots are more established? My sod was laid at the end of Feb.
If you’re gonna use a weed killer, yes. Wait until the roots are more established. They stress the lawn. I won’t use a weed killer at all the first year. Some people do but it’s my preference to not. I like it to be pretty organic in year one and let it do it’s thing. Just the cultural practices will go a very long way. Hope this helps. Appreciate ya watching. Congrats on the new lawn.
That was good info thanks
Thank you. Glad it helps. Appreciate ya watching.
Best bang for the buck stuff right there. Use the same post m stuff! Tempted to try your pre m plan this fall and late winter. Poa is a thorn in my side. Does it seem to work on that?
It worked awesome on the poa in my last lawn. Never had a problem with it once I got on my schedule. Before though, it was a nightmare. Thanks for watching brother. Always appreciate ya!
Man it is good to see this. Ive been writing blogs posts about my bermuda yard and how you dont need to spend crazy amounts of money, and how easy it is to keep it looking great. I use the same spectracide post emergent and use their pre emergent and love it as well. New thing i did this year was put down some humichar to help with my soil. Cheers man.
You're so right man. I knew I wasn't the only one out there preaching this. That's awesome! Appreciate ya watching and sharing that. Keep up the great work! Cheers.
I noticed you use a drop spreader vs a broadcast. I know you’re in Arkansas, I’m in Oklahoma so the wind is insane here. Just wondering if you have the same issue there and that’s why you chose the drop spreader?
The drop spreader was all I had at the time. I use a broadcast for everything now. But you’re right. The wind has been insane lately. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.
Great video, with that 10-10-10 you indicate less than 1 pound of nitrogen . Do you apply about 10 pounds per 1000 sq ft. With the natural bio solids about how many pounds per 1000 sq feet do you apply ? I have KBG cool season grass and fertilize 4 times a year. Keep up the good work.
Thank you. Appreciate that. I don't ever really measure anything. Just based off the bag and lawn size, yes, it'd come to a little less than 10 lbs/1000 for the triple 10 and even less for the biosolid. I just put a light dusting of it down. Hope this helps. Thanks so much for watching and the question.
Does your system work for St Augustine?
Good question. You need to check on the herbicides as mentioned in the video. They can damage St. Aug. Thanks for watching.