How To Renovate YOUR Lawn In SIMPLE Steps

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In this video I explain how to Renovate your lawn following these simple steps. The steps involve scarifying (or hand raking), aerating (with a machine, or hand aerator or garden fork), overseeing then topdressing with compost.
The steps are simple to do and follow.
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Tools used in this video:
Scarifier - Stihl RL540, but others are pretty good like this Hyundai amzn.to/43F6uti
Manual aerator tool: a budget one like the walansee: amzn.to/3L2Lqpk
Aerator machine: Camon LA25
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@davidrea6509 Год назад

Great job mate , your clients bin must be jam packed by the time your finished !!!

@LawnRight Год назад

Always.. well when they let me lol

@pablo9364 Год назад

Good work. Very professional

@LawnRight Год назад

Thank you very much!

@TrueBrit1 Год назад

I've just scarified my front garden of about 270 square metres, twice, with a cut before and in between, plus hand scarifying with the Wolf Garten scarifying rake any areas I couldn't get to with my electric scarifyer (Hyundai model ‎HYSC1800E). I raked up LOADS of thatch and moss (I don't think it's ever been done). I then over seeded, followed by 1,500 litres of Field No.4 Organic Fine Grade Lawn Dressing (excellent stuff), which covered approximately 200 square metres (I need to get some more to finish the job). I have to say, it was all REALLY hard work. Maybe it's just me, but I found it hard. All in all, I've spent around 20 hours on it (I may have been a little fussy, hence it took longer than it should have done), so I can appreciate how much effort you put into this work. Fingers crossed it will pay off in a few weeks time.

@LawnRight Год назад

Let me know how it goes.. keep it super damp for a few weeks should be Golden!

@fatwalletboy2 Год назад

Its addictive seeing these reno videos

@LawnRight Год назад

😊😊😊

@prodge1082 Год назад

Thank you for sharing videos every couple of days to give us private lawn guys courage and advice to improve our own plots. In a simple and pragmatic way. Big thanks and greetings from Germany!

@LawnRight Год назад

😍😍😊😊 thanks

@thegeordiefellwalker8878 Год назад

Must be best lawn in the street 🤔👌

@LawnRight Год назад

It sure is😊😊

@kj6791 Год назад

great work

@LawnRight Год назад

Thanks

@curiosity2314 Год назад

Nice refresher.

@adah1465 Год назад

Thanks

@adah1465 Год назад

Loved this video. Thank you. But, might you have a law tips or Reno for buffalo grass?

@thomascoyne157 Год назад

Nice work,👍

@damianmclernon6064 Год назад

Thanks Shaun, another great video.

@LawnRight Год назад

Thanks

@SimoneChiaretta Год назад

Great content as usual! You channels helped me a lot with my clay heavy lawn that was left unkempt for 3yrs by previous owner and was basically more moss than grass. I did this full process in October, and it already shows a bit improvement and doing it again now. I guess it’ll take a few years to repair the damage done by previous owner. But it’s amazing to see how it come alive again

@LawnRight Год назад

Great stuff..be sure to sprinkle some gypsum down aeration holes.. and look to apply humic acid from time to time too..thanks

@SimoneChiaretta Год назад

@@LawnRight doing aeration by “pitchfork” now… takes 30min per 10sqm, so almost half day.but I ordered the hollow core tool you use. Next time will be faster and hopefully better

@stevenbuckley1416 Год назад

Thank you Shaun nice one enjoy watching 👍😉

@LawnRight Год назад

any time

@jimbo4890 Год назад

Great content as usual, glad to see spring for you is in full swing and your clock work energy can finally be unleashed, wish you continued growth and success with the channel, in recent months you seem so much more confident on camera (not that you were bad anyway but just seem more at home).

@LawnRight Год назад

Ahh thanks! That's very kind. Maybe more positive attitude this year I'm.not sure 😊😊

@kennymcconnell2480 Год назад

What a result. That's what I'm aiming for. I have a trivial question Shaun. How do you cut the grass in a corner where the mower won't get to ? I find it quite irritating. Thanks for your time in making the videos

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi Kenny, either shears or the strimmer.. or possibly create a border or feature that adds room.. you may be able to get a small hand held electric hedge cutter from stihl that could be used.. 😊

@kennymcconnell2480 Год назад

Thanks Shaun

@jimbo4890 Год назад

If you have a square edge do any edges you can get to to far upto due to borders of what ever at 90 degrees at a right angle to the stripes obviously it will notice on smaller areas like my front, I too wondered what I think you are asking and that was the main way to combat it.

@liamdeery Год назад

Aerated the first 1000sqm of the garden at the weekend and then had rain that night and it's the first time we've not had pooling or marshy ground afterwards. Second 1000sqm still to be done and then spread a mix of seed, sand (to help drainage further) and fert to help the grass beat back the moss

@LawnRight Год назад

Awesome! Some work hey!!

@davidplanet3919 Год назад

Great job. For small patches I have been covering the seed with a dusting of compost shaken through a garden riddle/sieve. I seeded a small patch in the shade of the house. All the seedlings have emerged “leaning over” in the same direction, about 30 degrees to vertical. Very strange but they do seem to point away from the wall and towards the brightest part of the sky.

@LawnRight Год назад

Pointing to the sun! Love it!

@colingray2422 Год назад

Great result after just 4 weeks Shaun. How soon can I start applying seaweed solution to my renovated lawn?

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi any time you want 😊😊 obviously give it a hit of time to establish as you should minimise walking on the new shoots if possible

@colingray2422 Год назад

@@LawnRight thanks Shaun

@drmarkkelly Год назад

Another great video as always Shaun. I love your channel! Quick question, how soon after scarifying, over seeding and top dressing do you recommend giving the lawn its first mow? I just overseeded mine about two weeks ago with a few shoots just starting to appear. Thanks for all the great advice & tips on your channel 👍

@LawnRight Год назад

Thanks! Usually it's around 4 weeks... basically once it's ready give it a mow but dont cut too short and take it nice and easy especially when turning the mower

@drmarkkelly Год назад

@@LawnRight Great. Thanks Shaun. Thanks again for all you do with your channel. I’ve learned so much from you!!

@stevellljones Год назад

Great video shaun, what's the best compost to use, thanks.

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi. Multipurpose compost is what I use.. used a lot of brands

@jardineroesp8491 Год назад

Super great video 👌. Thank you what you are doing, amazing. I have two questions, first...is it a better to use fertiliser after scarification, aerating before over seeding and top dressing or after top dressing ? And second question is about using iron for increasing production of chlorophyl, how many times during the year recommned to use it, once a month from april to september ? Thank you and I am looking forward to the next video 😉

@davesaunders8073 Год назад

Great video.... How much compost would I need for my 500m2 lawn??

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi depends how thick its applied to be honest and how its being applied... in a compost spreader itll go further. I'd start with so many bags to gauge.. might get 5 to 10 sq metres out of a 40 litre bag if spreading by hand but could double that in a spreader

@ant8066 Год назад

great video! can you recommend a liquid weed killer for the grass?

@LawnRight Год назад

Weedol is great

@adamanderson2178 Год назад

I’ve scarified ,aerated, treated ,re seeded in places where needed, my lawn after watching your videos and it’s coming back a treat. I’ve noticed today there’s about 4 ants nests decided to make home in it . Any ideas to get rid without damaging grass or is it ok to use ant powder on lawn? Great channel 👍

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi Adam you could take a blower or broom and just keep blowing or brushing it away.. or push spade in piur ant powder down the spade. Diotomateous earth is pretty good... I did a few test in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-M7lWY6vIWnQ.html

@adamanderson2178 Год назад

@@LawnRight Thanks very much for the info and quick reply 👍😎

@peterstokes2519 Год назад

Thanks for you videos very helpful. What would you recommend for a heavily weeded lawn and plenty of moss as well. I have a sprayer, should I weedol first or scarify first?

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi so if you scarify chances are there wont be much grass left if its very mossy. If you put weedol on you wont be able to do any seeding for a couple of months and then itll be super hot and not an ideal time.. so maybe weedol now..wait a week or 2.. then a light scarify to help the grass and perhaps another scarify early autumn

@peterstokes2519 Год назад

@@LawnRight Thanks for the super quick reply!. Can I iron sulphate at the same time as the weedol?

@LawnRight Год назад

@@peterstokes2519 technically yes.. as the popular 4 in 1 products have both in, but I've only ever applied separately as I can remember

@davemoore7417 Год назад

Really enjoying your videos. Question? Do you always just put grass cuttings in the Garden Waste bin or can they be used to make mulch? Similar question with the cores or plugs you get from aerating. Garden waste or add to soil?

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi for me I usually put it in the bin. The soil I will always ask of we can make use of it anywhere like raising borders or behind conifers etc

@David-wh7rm Год назад

Does using a broom to spread the compost around move the seeds much? Or would you recommend getting the compost down and using a brown, then seeding, and then possibly lightly dusting with compost afterwards by hand?

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi it's ok with the broom if there is grass in and amongst the seed but completely bare areas I dont use the broom..just leave it or lightly tap it down or use a roller thanks

@rybanks1 Год назад

ive seeded my lawn and covered it in compost where i had dead patches, the rest of the lawn is growning well, when can i cut it or should i leave it until the new grass has developed ?

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi ideally till the new stuff has developed but at the same time you dont want the existing to get too long either so if it needs a cut go for it just go steady

@LawnRight Год назад

Tools used in this video: Scarifier - Stihl RL540, but others are pretty good like this Hyundai amzn.to/43F6uti Manual aerator tool: using the Landzie aerator tool in this video www.gardenimports.co.uk/product/landzie-compost-peat-moss-spreader-24?ref=566 Or a budget one like the walansee: amzn.to/3L2Lqpk Aerator machine: Camon LA25 Hand scarifying rake: amzn.to/3MOCMfw and handle amzn.to/3MKPrzZ Leaf rake: amzn.to/40ilxWK Emerald Green: lawnright.co.uk/product/emerald-green/

@roythomson638 Год назад

Hello, I was wondering I don’t have a corer and have scarified and overseeded , how often could I garden fork the lawn before it has a negative effect/ be counter productive? Thanks

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi I think youll be fine for a good few years

@ekenne001 Год назад

Hi Shaun, I renovated about 2 weeks ago and most of the seed doesn't look like it has germinated. Some has in the bigger areas I levelled but the majority looks like nothing has happened. It's been wet and pretty cold. Would you recommend going again once the weather picks up in a few weeks or so you think it may recover?

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi give it another couple of weeks.. I'd say it's more than likely close to germinating

@Arturas1244 Год назад

Hmmm i would advice to use different seeds. In my job we had been growing and selling plants for professionals and home users. selling long and short living plants. And also lawn or seeds and even planting to customers. Actually there is different type lawn seeds for shade :) , basically there is for every different place, like more sun, hills etc

@LawnRight Год назад

Thanks for the tips!

@susancollins4362 Год назад

What is Emerald Green please? Just done everything you do having watched your videos. Hired an aerator and bought a Landzie, but missed out this emerald green step. I was going to be putting a wetting agent in this week, is this the same?Thanks for all the videos and advice 😊

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi.. yes its part wetting agent part secret recipe. It's my own creation, but any setting agent will help. Dont worry if you dont apply any. lawnright.co.uk/emerald-green/

@susancollins4362 Год назад

@@LawnRight Thanks very much 👍 will pick some up next time 😊

@ahmedrizwankhan Год назад

Thank you for sharing this beautiful lawn renovation with us Shaun. I have weeds (some nearly a foot tall) that have taken over my bare garden which I have been planning on putting seeds on after Ramadan finishes. Is it a good idea to kill them off with first with Roundup first and wait for the leaves to go full brown or pull them out and then apply roundup? I'm scared that if I do either way, weeds will start to come through while I wait for the Roundup to do it's bit. What would you advise? Thanks mate.

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi if you apply roundup itll also kill grass and anything it touches.. if your work with that and are planning scarifying, seeding and topdressing the roundup is the way to go..apply then wait 2 to 3 weeks then renovate.. otherwise I'd just pull the big stuff out.. seed then look at applying a LAWN weedkiller in afew months cheers

@ahmedrizwankhan Год назад

@@LawnRight cheers Shaun. I have no grass, just bare soil which is infested with weeds because I left this bare garden for so long due to rain and was planning on doing something with it this year. Will pull out what I can and apply roundup on the rest and wait 2 - 3 weeks. After that should I pull out whatever is dying or I can use seed fertiliser and seed over it?

@ahmedrizwankhan Год назад

@@jimbo4890 cheers for the helpful advice mate. Much appreciated.

@MrMattrowland Год назад

What brand compost would you use for top dressing other than fields ( I’ve ran out of fields) need to top dress another 140m3 and need a garden centre brand if possible?

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi.. Ive ben using wickes multipurpose compst last few days... before that I have been using growmoor in purple bagsd from home bargains and Ive also used n and q verve in purple bags... all of them have small bits, twigs in.. if doing it by hand just accept this.. will still be ok.. if you have a compost spreader it will sift out the bits effortlessly and leave just great compost on the seeds.. hope that helps :)

@MrArj7 Год назад

One thing I wanted to ask is it didnt seem like you cut the lawn much in terms of height. I always thought you had to?

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi.. I cut it before scarifying if it's more than a couple of inches then the tidy up mow afterwards is always shorter

@David-wh7rm Год назад

Looks incredible after 4 weeks. What seed did you use? Which compost? Cheers!

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi just a general amenity seed, and compost from fieldcompost.co.uk field number 4 many thanks

@David-wh7rm Год назад

@@LawnRight how many square metres do you reckon one of their 40 litre bags cover? Cheers

@markphilpot4672 Год назад

Hi Shaun. Nice work as always. Interested in buying a Wolf-Garten scarifying rake but not sure whether to go with the type you use or the one with wheels. Do you have a preference?

@gav12784 Год назад

You'd imagine his preference would be the one he uses? I've got the same one and works a treat

@LawnRight Год назад

I've only used the one without wheels I'm afraid.. the other is interesting though and may actually be really good

@markphilpot4672 Год назад

@@LawnRight anything to make life a little easier. That's my logic anyway 👍🏻

@weepz Год назад

Hey Mark, I bought the one with wheels and used it the first time today, I would say unless you lawn is level it will work. I had some areas where one wheel was slightly higher than the other and therefore the blades weren't making contact with the ground. I think I'm gonna go for the one without wheels next.

@pablo9364 Год назад

I’ve been using the one with the weels. Works great . Not noticed any inconvenience on slopes. But I find it effective and the limiting factor is physical fitness. I’ve not used the one without wheels so can’t compare.

@paulmgoodwin Год назад

Hi there…how long should I leave a lawn before I cut it again after a treatment like this? After scarifying I have a patchy lawn which I intend to seed and topdress;I’m going to treat the whole lawn. But how long is it recommended until I cut it again??

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi around 4 weeks typically.. you'll know when it's ready though

@MxHawthy Год назад

Hi Shaun, what’s the difference between using top soil vs using compost after seeding the lawn? My lawn is completely dead so I’m starting from scratch. I’ve scarified already (and the lawn is basically just a big brown patch now as there’s virtually no grass) so I’m going to aerate, seed, and then I want to cover the seeds in something but I don’t know if I should go with soil or compost? I would be buying from my local Hilliers garden centre so if you could recommend any specific brand or type I should buy that would be amazing 😊

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi ! Any multipurose compost would be fine if you go that route. Topsoil is equally as good for covering the seeds.. I just prefer compost as it also adds some organic goodness to the ground. Cheers

@thomassherry2081 Год назад

Great video, worm cast help?

@LawnRight Год назад

Try brushing them off once its dried up. Is that what you meant? Appreciate it's hard over winter with them tho

@thomassherry2081 Год назад

It was Shaun. Thanks for taking the time to reply as always.

@dumitruvalentincrihan2527 Год назад

Looks like a little bit of work. What was the size of the front lawn, how much time did take and how much was the labour cost?

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi front was maybe 40 sq metres.. I stay until the jobs done properly sometimes it's good sometime sit takes longer

@dumitruvalentincrihan2527 Год назад

@@LawnRight Thank you for answering so quick. But how much is the labour cost? I know the estimate of this kind of job is relative.

@lucajaene9988 Год назад

hey, i always struggle with 2 spots in the yard which get really sandy. They are in the shade aswell. Should i dig out the sand and add other soil/compost? Or does it makes sense to use a seed which is made for the shade? Greetings from Germany

@LawnRight Год назад

Why.. a bit of both.. definitely go for a shaded seed..and yes you can improve the soil... keep adding thin layers of compost, the odd spray of humic acid and in time itll become a better soil.. or aerate and topdress with soil

@barriestewart8526 Год назад

How long do you wait to give a lawn its first cut after a renovationl and what mower do you use to do the first cut? I found last year that my first cut after renovation my mower (Weibang Rotary) lifted a lot of the compost/top dressing.

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi Barrie I leave it as long as I can but typically about 4 weeks its definitely ready for a cut.. I also make sure my cut height is nice and high that way it shouldnt lift any compost and instead just take the tops off the grass.. any mower should be ok.. mine is a stihl 248.. I wonder if you had mown too soon or too short on the first mow..

@danielcampbell2879 Год назад

Hello, thanks for the videos! I recently purchased the electric scarifier & raker from screwfix. Am I right in thinking the raking attachment is for aeration?

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi.. no.. although some manufacturers say it is! They both scarify..the metal spokes are simply a far more gentler version.. useful to use when you do ot regular and have got on top of the thatch.. the other is a bit more aggressive

@danielcampbell2879 Год назад

@@LawnRight thank you, yeah seen a lot claiming they are but when i was looking they just didn't look like the correct tool.

@neilbroome2587 Год назад

What is the best time of year to do a renovation please

@LawnRight Год назад

Spring or autumn really best suited as they have added moisture and better average temperatures for seeding

@SirRodhood Год назад

Do you see any benefit of using a strong shade tolerant seed mix in areas which get little or no sunlight? Are you using the same seed regardless of sunlight?

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi.. so I will always use shaded seed in shaded areas but also blend some of it into other seed types for rhe rest of the lawn.. I want it to blend it without being noticeable 😊👍

@SirRodhood Год назад

@LawnRight Lawn Care seemed obvious but I was just curious. Thanks!

@wobbled5609 Год назад

Hi Shaun, can I use 'tub and basket compost' as a topdressing? It looks to be the right thing, but I don't want to put it down if not. Lidl is the closest place to me that sells compost, but the label says it's 'tub and basket compost'. The brand is 'Grandiol'. Any advice would be massively appreciated.

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi I'm not sure about that. I'd have thought it must be fairly similar, well draining compost. As long as theres no added fertilizer I dont see why not

@imarr17 Год назад

I have what may be described as a ‘worn out’ lawn with a lot of mossy areas. What do you recommend for treating the mossy areas before embarking on the renovation process?

@LawnRight Год назад

Hi usually iron sulphate but the weather drying up.. the moss is gonna die back so I'd just jump straight in and start scarifying.. heavily where the moss is so you can see soil thanks

@jimbo4890 Год назад

Prevention is usually better than cure, I used A1s autumn winter feed which contains a descent amount of iron during the cooler months and have to say I’ve got little moss this year having suffered previously, this doesn’t help the here and now but worth thinking about as the seasons begins to close.

@ma7306 Год назад

Q: Should we scarify and aerate every year, or can that be done every other year.

@LawnRight Год назад

Honestly as and when is the best answer. I have customers who never do any of them Their lawns are "ok" and acceptable and mostly weed free, all this stuff is for those who want something better. So anything is going to help, although the longer its left the worse it looks once done and it takes a fair while to recover.. ideally once or twice a year is great but some sweat it if not