Sprayed out the rye a few weeks ago…today scalped and broke out the Sun Joe. Time to wake her up for the summer…fingers crossed for a smooth transition.
One awesome benefit that wasn't really mentioned (definitely for us guys in the north), verticutting can disrupt poa growth which helps work as part of a strategy to keep your yard poa free.
Thanks for the help last night. Awesome live session. Can you include ‘how’ to obtain specific equipment for a starter? Do you rent, buy, buy old/repair? It would be cool to hear how to get quality equipment not at full cost in this economy. You the man!
Mower i would buy. Seldom used equipment like verticutter, aerator, and top dressing equipment is better to rent for most people. I would spend a bit more on a quality mower since it’s the piece of equipment you’ll be using more than any other. Just build out your kit over time based on budget. Mower is definitely first though.
I’ve been extremely happy with my Allett Kinsington 20h reel. Very versatile. The vertical cut cartridge does a nice job and with the brush cartridge, clean up is a breeze. However, I still get great great utility from my 25” McLane.
Is it necessary to have an amazing lawn? Yes. Seriously? Amazing lawn is so subjective. If you want the healthiest, best looking lawn with everything else already done probably yes verticutting is necessary
Ron, love your videos. I have a question about verticutting. We're in Alabama and have been in our house 3 years now. The yard has Palisades Zoysia and looks great after a lot of work the past 3 years. I've core aerated twice a year the past 3 years and cut the grass about every 4-5 days in the growing season. I usually alternate bagging and mulching. Question is, is it too late in the season to do a verticut or should I wait until Spring? I also plan to aerate again in a couple of weeks. Thank you!
Tom V Absolutely, this is a real benefit for cool season lawns especially KBG. I’m going to be doing mine in 3-4 weeks. Just waiting for the lawn to wake up a little more first!
Dethatching is more aggressive than verticutting Gregory. Most lawns don't require regular dethatching. Turf raking and verticutting is enough. Bermuda typically benefits more from verticutting vs. dethatching.
Won't verticuting now disturb the preemergent? I'm about to do the final scalp today but I also want to either verticut or detach as well but don't know if I should..
You can let me be the Guinea pig thimitri. I applied my pre-emergent after scalping and water it in before doing this. Should be fine. You guys will see the results either way. 😎
So I've went down a rabbit hole watching your videos. I have warm climate grass, centipede. I'm having a hard time trying to figure out where to start?!?! And I'm a newbie to this whole lawn care stuff. HELP PLEASE!
Hi Heather. I’d start buy taking care of weeds and then getting a soil test. Fertilize based on the soil test results. While doing all this, increase your mowing frequency. Check the infographic here: golfcourselawn.store/collections There’s also the blog with helpful articles: golfcourselawn.store/blogs/diy-lawn-care
You can apply biostimulants before getting your results. This: golfcourselawn.store/products/essential-g%E2%84%A2-granular-carbon-free-shipping and this are fine: golfcourselawn.store/products/golf-course-lawn-carbon-kit
I just bought a sunjoe dethatcher that also has the verticutting/scarifying attachment. I live in the DFW area and have Bermuda grass. Should I ONLY do the verticutting? Or should I dethatch as well?
What is the difference between a verticutter and a dethatcher? They do the same thing but I know the blades are different but why is dethatching discouraged for warm season lawns and verticutting recommended?
Hi Michael. Dethatching is more appropriate for longer cool season grass like fescue since it tends to tear at the grass. It's akin to aggressively raking the grass with a rake. Verticutting is literally cutting slits into the lawn. It does less damage to creeping grass like Bermuda and KBG.
@@RonHenry I see. Have you seen LCNs video about ryobis new dethatcher/aerator? It’s not much of an aerator at all but one of the blade attachments for it looked like a verticutting blade.
So I’m realizing that thatch is an issue for me, my grass is suddenly this year not tight and dense as it has been the past couple years and it’s really disappointing. I can’t seem to find any place the rents verticutters around me. I have a small electric dethacher but I’m concerned it will damage my Bermuda. I see some electric dethatcher/scarafiers that essentially have to different blades dealios. Any thoughts? I’ve been maintaining HOC of .5-.75 but it’s not looking good.
You could alternatively do a HOC reset (light scalp) this time of year. If you're not using growth regulator and mowing frequently (every other day), you'll have a difficult time keeping your lawn looking good this time of year at .5". I would bump it up to .75" after your reset and see if the color is better there.
I have a couple E BG. They're both for eliminating Poa in warm season grass. Video 1: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-It73dHfjsl4.html Video 2: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4MFrdQXMPuo.html Hope this helps.
Having done both, I would say yes. It just makes a big mess pulling up the stolons vs. the result from verticutting. Try both and see what you think though.
Great vid. What is another grass seed that blends with arden 15 because arden may be discontinued or seriously back order cant find it anywhere. I planted arden 2 years ago and wanted to reseed some , and you being bermuda guru can you please advise , thanks so much!
Hmmm Bobby. You should still be able to find Arden. I haven’t done research into what’s replacing it as yet. Did the Arden grown in well for you? Appreciate you watching sir. 🙏😎
@@RonHenry i really don't know i put the arden in already established com/tif bermuda yard , and that's why i wanting to do another dose of the arden to dominate but like i said earlier , cant find any and Hancock seeding is pushing yukon seeds for alternate isn't yukon a down grade ? Oh thanks i really appreciated the reply keep up the good work
Hi Randy. Verticutting or aeration would likely disturb it. Even though this video was released a couple weeks after my scalp video, the actual timeline is within a day of scalping the lawn. Shouldn't be a problem.
It’s your call Jerry. My lawn is starting to green up so decided to get it while the weather is a bit cooler. The lawn will look uglier for longer if you do it now vs waiting until the lawn is actively growing.
@@Chad03Cobra Hi Chad. I wouldn't apply a 18% nitrogen fertilizer on grass that isn't actively growing. A better choice is a 0-0-7. You can see a couple options here: golfcourselawn.store/collections/weed-killer
