I live outside Edmonton Alberta. I had my soil tested and the PH is at 7.9. Our tap water for this region is pretty hard and is at 10.2…. so watering the lawn just adds to the alkalinity of the lawn. I used to be able to keep my lawn as green as yours by watering every 2nd day and throwing down high nitrogen, quick-release fertilizers monthly. The problem was that as soon as I stopped applying the fertilizer, my lawn would die. At the beginning of this year however… I concentrated on bringing down my soils PH using the food-grade citric acid (same brand you used) and elemental sulphur (applied once in the spring and again in late summer around August). I will test next spring to see if it helped. My soil sample also came back low in Nitrogen and Phosphorus. So I added those 2 fertilizers monthly but used both a slow release nitrogen and a quick release nitrogen fertilizer. I also applied Humic DG monthly. My lawn is not only green now, it has thickened and it grows consistent in height whereas before, certain areas grew faster than others. The biggest difference though…. I only water maybe once a week as opposed to every second day! I’m excited to see what next springs soil sample comes back with! Ideally, I would love a 6.5 PH for my soil but if I can get it down to 7 over the next 3 years, I’ll be a happy guy! I also have a water filtration/softener system in my basement. I just need to get it all hooked up!
@bigredwag28 күн бұрын
Same issue in AZ. The higher pH leads to slow damage recovery because of the reduced uptake. Pretty much left with foliar applications to ensure proper uptake.
@johnkorth4048Ай бұрын
What is the difference in effectiveness between soap,a non ionic surfactant and the much more expensive wetting agents…My guess is very little to nono
@tpack6702 ай бұрын
You ever tried a PGR? I just bought some T Nex and made my first app 5 days ago. Probably looking at re-applying every 12-14 days here in central Texas during the hottest part of the summer. I applied my first app at full strength for my Tifway 419 (.38 oz.) and never had any yellowing. I did apply some FeAture at the same time, so that may have helped.
@thelawnrenaissance2 ай бұрын
Hey, TPack. Absolutely. It's something in my program. I also use T-Nex, although I have been curious to.try a two other PGRs that offer some different things. Once the heat really gets going around here, you're gonna find that you'll need to reapply every 10 to 11 days. (If you follow GDD's.) I see people being a little loose with their subsequent apps. It's so easy to punch your app info into a GDD calculator and get an ACTUAL reapplication day. As for the bronzing, it happens sometimes, and sometimes it doesn't. The general rule is to always apply some N (and some foliar iron) with your PGR to reduce the chance it'll bronze. But it's still happens sometimes, and when it does, it typically only happens in the first 1 or 2 apps.
@roar64282 ай бұрын
Do you immediately water the lawn after the citric acid application or can it wait until the next day or two?
@thelawnrenaissance2 ай бұрын
Hey @roar. In short, yes. It's best to water in as soon as reasonably possible after application. Doesn't need to be super immediate, but it citric acid can cause tip burn. It also depends on how heavy-handed you were. If it wasn't much, then you can probably wait a bit longer. But I'd definitely recommend watering the same.day you apply. Thanks so much for watching.
@brent69242 ай бұрын
Almost at 1,000 subscribers and putting out actual advice! Let’s go! Hit that like and subscribe!
@thelawnrenaissance2 ай бұрын
Brent, thanks so much for the encouragement!! Really makes my day seeing this.
@westernmassturf88563 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this video
@thelawnrenaissance3 ай бұрын
Thanks, man. This one came together easily, too. Wish they all did.
@Sway_883 ай бұрын
In central Texas as well. Had to re scalp again yesterday as I’m trying to mainting just under .5” hoc but had not been able to get out there with all this rain. Therefore grass grew out of control. Hoping we get some warm weather so that I get a little growth and can start applying pgr to keep my mows at 2-3 per week
@melmagsino53503 ай бұрын
Great looking lawn...and no fertilizer app this season? Wow! I'm planning on applying preventative fungicide this coming week, what with all the rain we've been getting and elevated temps and humidity. I am going to apply Scotts DiseaseEx (bought it on sale) and spraying Propiconazole (using TeeJet AIXR110004 tip as suggested) on my Tifway 419. Dealt with some Dollar Spot and possibly brown patch last season. Was thinking of getting Cleary's 3336F fungicide and go totally liquid (no more DiseaseEx) for better coverage...do you think 3336F is better than Azoxystrobin to pair with Propiconazole for what I have to deal with?
@thelawnrenaissance3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! You're fine using the azoxystrobin with the propiconazole, because the azoxy is a Group 11 fungicide while the prop is a Group 3. And actually, there is a fungicide that is both azoxy and prop. It's called Strobe Pro. I've never used it and have never read the label. But that may be an option.
@melmagsino53503 ай бұрын
@@thelawnrenaissance thanks...looked up Strobe Pro and it's a lot like Syngenta's Headway G...and when I checked out Strobe Pro, the more affordable one comes in granular form while the liquid can be quite expensive and not readily available in the usual online stores I get my stuff from.
@thelawnrenaissance3 ай бұрын
@melmagsino5350 Sounds like you know you're way around already. That's always good to hear. I'm all about the most cost-effective way myself. 👍🏻
@StillTheJackyBear3 ай бұрын
That lawn is NEXT level sir...
@thelawnrenaissance3 ай бұрын
JackyBear! Thank you, sir. Tons of rain this Spring. Hope we can all continue to get rain through the summer.
@StillTheJackyBear3 ай бұрын
@@thelawnrenaissance Yes Sir, we are really getting our fair share of rain this year... Been focusing on my beds this year, so my shrubs are getting watered in very well...
@thelawnrenaissance3 ай бұрын
@StillTheJackyBear I just cleaned my flower beds up a bit...cut off all the dead stuff. But I really need to show them more love. Need to bust out my headge trimmer and sculpt the boxwoods.
@StillTheJackyBear3 ай бұрын
@@thelawnrenaissance Yep, that sounds like my yesterday... Have an EXCELLENT weekend brother...
@Murtagh74843 ай бұрын
Funjacide
@grayfox99113 ай бұрын
It's starting to look good! Take care!
@thelawnrenaissance3 ай бұрын
It's coming in alright. Hope yours is, too.
@thomashanan19963 ай бұрын
Rev 26 is my guess…
@thelawnrenaissance3 ай бұрын
You know, I hadn't even thought of using the "new mower" thing as a teaser. I should've played it up more! 🤣
@gustavomarcapura92043 ай бұрын
Great video, what sprayer tip did you use? And did you water in right away or next day?
@thelawnrenaissance3 ай бұрын
I generally use the TeeJet AIXR11004. It's usually breezy around here, so the bigger droplets from the air induction helps mitigate drift. And no, I did not water my application in. My main target is dollar spot, and since it's a foliar disease I want the droplets to land AND STAY on the leaf. So I let it dry for at least a day. If I was targeting a systemic fungus, then I'd water it in to get it down closer to the roots. Thanks so much for watching.
@SuperTA3293 ай бұрын
Looking great. Great video as always.
@thelawnrenaissance3 ай бұрын
Hey hey, SuperTA!! Thanks, man.
@mrRoverkane3 ай бұрын
🎉 clicked as fast as I could lol
@thelawnrenaissance3 ай бұрын
Dude, I love this. Thanks so much. I was actually troubleshooting the video upload. Been waiting for a few hours for it to finish processing, and then you're comment suddenly came in. 👍🏻
@adampolinski014 ай бұрын
Curiosity! Thanks for sharing all the information
@Uncle-P26004 ай бұрын
Love your Hudson mower! Getting one of those soon.
@same88254 ай бұрын
I believe that is an Allett mower, sir. Unless you're referring to another video!
@melmagsino53505 ай бұрын
Thanks! Interested in both preventive fungicide and grub control applications. Already planning on applying liquid Acelepryn in mid-April and Scotts DiseaseEx and Propiconazole in April or May.
@lancefrombk45945 ай бұрын
Great formula and explanation!!
@lancefrombk45945 ай бұрын
Any links or the pre emergents you used, love to support the channel by purchasing from your links ..
@lancefrombk45945 ай бұрын
We want to see all applications, great content and always appreciated!!!
@tpack6705 ай бұрын
I feel like I just had a math/conversion class for Herbicides. LOL. I do the same thing when I am mixing mine sometimes. More isn`t always better. MSM Turf is a real small amount per K. I have the same grass clippings on top of my grass that wash into my lawn from my neighbors all the time🤬. Your green up looks a lot like mine. I pulled the trigger on my first fertilizer application yesterday since it`s going to rain today. .55 lbs. of N per K (ammonium sulphate). Everything greened up really early this year, but it still isn`t growing very much. I`m ahead of you on the flower beds. I took out all the old mulch and put down 49 bags of dark brown from Lowes. It`s on sale for 2.50 until 3-29-24. Thanks, and keep up the good work.
@thelawnrenaissance5 ай бұрын
TPack, thanks for watching, man. I go back & forth on how specific to get with the math and some.of the other details, but I know some people don't know some of this stuff. Ha ha And yes, I need to get into my flower beds and beautify stuff. I just have too much music stuff going on right now...taking lots of my time.
@chuckbenzing1345 ай бұрын
I see people in shorts all the time here even at 40 F. Not weird at all
@chuckbenzing1345 ай бұрын
There he is! I'm just here to support the lawn renaissance
@thelawnrenaissance5 ай бұрын
Thanks, Chuck Man. I need all the help I can get. 🇨🇦
@grayfox99115 ай бұрын
Good one bud!
@thelawnrenaissance5 ай бұрын
Thank you, fine sir. 🐺
@thomashanan19965 ай бұрын
I appreciate your explanations…. Do you have any opinion on soil wetters or enhancers that are suppose to allow better fungicide and preemergent soil penetration?
@mrRoverkane5 ай бұрын
Of course we wanna see it! Haha. Hope all is well 🤝
@mrRoverkane5 ай бұрын
Hey man, don’t belittle us viewers! 😂 quality over quantity! Love your vids
@JamesDean533335 ай бұрын
Great explanation! I’m a new sub and so glad you ‘geeked out’ on the details. 😊
@thelawnrenaissance5 ай бұрын
James, welcome, and thanks for subbing. Man, I get very over analytical about the minutiae. I try really hard not show it. Ha ha But glad you picked up on it.
@chuckbenzing1345 ай бұрын
Good to see you're back at JayGo! I've been considering Bluetooth IEM's vs. the wired ones this year. And yeah here in cool season country we're also about 2 weeks ahead of normal.
@JesseTheBody15 ай бұрын
Shorts now. Coming back strong for 2024.
@JLavoe1115 ай бұрын
That Mexico fitted is 🔥🔥🔥
@thelawnrenaissance5 ай бұрын
Gracias, Beltran! 🇲🇽 Actually ordered it from Locker Room of Downey out in your neck of the monte.
@grayfox99115 ай бұрын
Good work my man!! Looking forward to seeing a really pretty lawn this year.
@thelawnrenaissance5 ай бұрын
GrayFox! Seeing as how it's looking like summer is well on its way, I just hope it has some rain this year. We don't need another year with little to no rain.
@jeremyespinoza2795 ай бұрын
Could you do a video on what products you are going to use this year?
@JesseTheBody15 ай бұрын
There he is.
@thelawnrenaissance5 ай бұрын
Greetings, counselor. ⚖️ Man, I literally shot another 4 or 5 videos from September through November, and injust never had the time to sit and edit them. Really hoping I can keep up with lawn updates this year. Did you transition to a different rye yet?
@JesseTheBody15 ай бұрын
@@thelawnrenaissance time is hard to come by sometimes. I think I’m going to switch this spring. I think I can propagate it prior to the hot summer weather. Good to see you back at it.
@brent69245 ай бұрын
I’ve learned so much about warm season turf. Thank you!
@thelawnrenaissance5 ай бұрын
Brent! And I need to learn more about cool season. I am told by folks that know a whole lot more than I do that I can use some in my shadier spots. 🤷🏽♂️
@brent69245 ай бұрын
@@thelawnrenaissance 👍
@TravSmitty5 ай бұрын
Welcome back! I scalped back on the same days lol. I am considering getting rid of drip irrigation and going with pop ups. That would require me to resod. Not looking forward to starting over but a fresh start can't be all that bad right
@thelawnrenaissance5 ай бұрын
Hey, Trav! Great minds think alike. Ha ha If you have to sod, the sooner the better. It's like a bandaid. It'll hurt for a quick moment, and then it'll all be great. You trying a different cultivar?
@TravSmitty5 ай бұрын
@@thelawnrenaissance Yeah I am going to try out Tahoma 31. I am hoping to take care of some drainage issues I have had since the house was built..... Thanks DR Horton lol. I am stoked to get it going through.
@thelawnrenaissance5 ай бұрын
@TravSmitty Tahoma is one of the options I'd try myself if I was renovating my lawn. Great cultivar! Did you kill off what's already there?
@TravSmitty5 ай бұрын
@@thelawnrenaissance Going to be stripping it all off as the drip is under so it won't be a chemical kill off process. It all has to come up so it is a demo job.
@thelawnrenaissance5 ай бұрын
@@TravSmittyAlright! If it's all being physically removed, it may be a great time to also level any areas that need major smoothing out.
@tpack6705 ай бұрын
I scalped mine 3 weeks ago out here west of Stephenville. I bagged and hauled off 1500 lbs. to the dump. It was about 2" tall and I took it down to .75 with my Honda HRX. It`s gonna be a long summer at this rate. Thanks for the video. Always enjoy them.
@thelawnrenaissance5 ай бұрын
Hey, tpack! I seriously wanted to scalp mine back then, too, but it just folelt so wrong. Ha ha I should've just done it. My lawn would probably be all greened up by now. But yes, it's looking like it Kay be a terrible summer if the mild winter is any indication. Yikes.
@StillTheJackyBear5 ай бұрын
And we're back... LET'S GO!!! Good to see you sir...
@jayb76755 ай бұрын
Your water sprinkler Ph is high. Every time you water you’re raising the pH. Unless you lower your sprinkler pH, you will not make a significant difference.
@jasona48816 ай бұрын
Hey J, have you done any pre-m apps for 2024 yet?
@jasona48816 ай бұрын
@@thelawnrenaissance Nice! I went ahead and applied half rate of Coastal last week Thursday right before the rain so perfect timing. Just got my soil test back from waypoint pH is 8. Any recommendations for lowering it?
@geoffkopecky36527 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great video showing how you do it. How do I apply elemental sulfur in powder form? I bought it by mistake. Can I mix with water and spray? other options. ?
@MayweatherjrWONandsoTrump10 ай бұрын
For many years I had subscribed and followed several professional (really certified) turf managers online however I had not seen a more detailed, easier, simplified breakdown to follow beginners or intermediate level lawn care enthusiasts. Like the research, the way that you explain that on the long term as you are dominating weeds, the idea is to lower the doses (great for soil). 5 years ago I learned the math the longer way but here you lay it down in a great way for beginners. From now on, respectfully in my book I will calm you the “The Lawn Renaissance Professor” the way you share is awesome! Greetings from central Texas. I shared this video with my new neighbor who just moved in and is a fist time home owner
@thelawnrenaissance10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! I appreciate it. And thank you for the kind words. I'm just trying to explain things the way I wish they'd been explained to me when I first started. So happy this helps.
@mrarare11 ай бұрын
Is the Peter 20-20-20 better than the LESCO 20-20-20?
@thelawnrenaissance11 ай бұрын
No, sir. They are similar. More of the N in the Peters fert comes from urea, but other than that similar. The micros are similar as well.
@fairwaybermudalawn11 ай бұрын
Its Bermuda i should of reset my lawn in July great job sir ✌🏾
@fairwaybermudalawn11 ай бұрын
Great content I really enjoyed it Thanks for sharing ✌🏾
@fairwaybermudalawn11 ай бұрын
Great content my friend awesome lawn and great info ✌🏾
@thelawnrenaissance11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching. Hope something in the video helped.
@grayfox991111 ай бұрын
I'm anxious to see the result!
@thelawnrenaissance11 ай бұрын
Me, too, Grayfox! 😆 I do this every year, sometimes twice, and I always stress a day or two aftwr I do it.