My grass all seems to have roots extending 6 inches into the soil. You seem to cut through at around 2 inches. Are your roots shorter or does transplanting only the top 1/3 of the roots and leaving behind 2/3 work well?
@canalboatingКүн бұрын
Oooh! a fancy sprayer, looking forward to seeing that in action
@TheLawnGuyКүн бұрын
@canalboating YES! The problem with quoting big jobs is that sometimes they say yes!!😂
@canalboatingКүн бұрын
@@TheLawnGuy 🤣👍
@duncanstuart40346 күн бұрын
Hi Dave, you were well under the weather on this one, but cracked on regardless. I hope you don't mind me asking on a separate subject. I am looking to buy the Camon LA25 Aerator in September, but I see that they have a battery version utilising the Ego power batteries. This would be a great fit as I run a lot of Ego gear, but I wondered what your thoughts are on the petrol versus battery version. Thanks in advance Dave 👍
@TheLawnGuyКүн бұрын
@duncanstuart4034 Thanks Duncan, I th8nk the camon / ego collaboration is going to be great, I know they've been testing for a while. If you can get yourself to groundsfest where they will have one to have a good look at.
@duncanstuart4034Күн бұрын
@@TheLawnGuy Many thanks Dave, really appreciate you taking time out to reply to the questions, thanks pal 👍
@garrypepperman6 күн бұрын
I wonder if your van problem was the immobiliser? Sometimes they can have a dead spot?
@TheLawnGuyКүн бұрын
@garrypepperman Thanks Gary, Yes, very strange not happened again since
@DarrenJamesNI7 күн бұрын
Strange. Maybe even something to do with the immobiliser 🤷♂️. Either way, glad it didn’t ruin your week prior to holidays. Looking forward to watching your autumn lawncare videos. You’re normally quite thorough with the detail so looking forward to taking on board some hints and tips.
@TheLawnGuyКүн бұрын
@DarrenJamesNI Thanks Darren, yes that could explain it. I had no issues before or since.
@wayneessar74897 күн бұрын
Something like the position of your steering wheel might be involved... It seems unusual that you don't have a spare tire.... I was bless when I bought my truck it had five matching tires, I bought a matching alloy rim and tpms sensor so it can be rotated in without a hitch.
@TheLawnGuyКүн бұрын
@wayneessar7489 Hey Wayne, Yes, van has spare. I changed the wheel at home, and they put original back on once there had been fixed
@user-ot8xd1hj9w13 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing ,I don't have a lawn but I brought this as my plants are yellow...any idea of the ratio for plants ,shrubs ect thanks
@willmoser991815 күн бұрын
Hi Dave, should easily have that long grass paddock area done in half a day growth doesn’t seem too dense should be able to make a good finish with just one pass. In my first full time job (17 years ago) god I feel old, I had one to cut public rural footpaths which was scheduled for twice a year and only went up and back the path with no double cutting and finish was decent enough. Only issue I had was punches but I was using it in very rough conditions with bramble and hawthorn in the long grass. But by the looks of it you’re just cutting grass. Will - Moser Groundcare
@TheLawnGuy15 күн бұрын
Thanks Will, Your insta account is a real inspiration 👊
@nathanguest696415 күн бұрын
I use a Grillo for 1.5 acres on a slope and it takes around 4 hours.
@TheLawnGuy15 күн бұрын
Good to know. Thanks, Nathan
@jamesparker907915 күн бұрын
Hi Dave, the paddock you showed should be around 1hr 30, maybe allow 2 hours depending on weather conditions. I use an AS sherpa 940, and I guess they are similar in size and power!! I can give you the price I'd charge, but you live in a completely different area to me, so my prices might be out!! Hope this helps.
@TheLawnGuy15 күн бұрын
Thanks, James. Appreciate it 😎
@LewisgardenservicesLtd15 күн бұрын
Finding someone to work is a complete ball ache bud🙄 couple of hours on that with the attia, will leave it in rows rather than a mulch tho. Good luck with it👍💪
@TheLawnGuy15 күн бұрын
Thanks Nathan, I'm ai right in thinking you've had/got a couple of lads who work with you?
@LewisgardenservicesLtd15 күн бұрын
@@TheLawnGuy when they turn up yes, part time guys. One has been reliable this season and usually is but been through a loads of others that have been entitled and a waste of my time to be honest. It's the toughest part of the job I find, planning work for others to have a wage then them not turning up and you having to get the work done on your own 🙄
@mrgreen276916 күн бұрын
I looked at that mower at a local dealer, it’s not worth $2000.00. Has the same engine on my Toro 30 inch but cuts at 21 to 21 inches. Don’t get me wrong I like Sthil products but not going to pay that price.
@davegill761417 күн бұрын
Can i ask why you do this?
@cjgardenservices20 күн бұрын
Could run 2 extensions on the combi couldn’t you ?
@TheLawnGuy20 күн бұрын
@cjgardenservices Yes, that was the other option, I was just hoping I could resolve it with out, making another purchase.
@wayneessar748921 күн бұрын
Will you hire a female helper?
@wayneessar748921 күн бұрын
I have a child's paddle board with a couple sponges stuck to it. I put the trimmer on top. The trimmer controls were held with rubber bands and I held the end and skidded it across the hedge top, not pretty but I finished...😮
@tottenhamteacher27 күн бұрын
I’m wondering if the hip comfort attachment can’t fit on any of the belts - thinking of buying just the standard AP battery backpack!
@duncanstuart403429 күн бұрын
Hi Dave, watch all the videos, this was a good one, as usual you are warts an all which is good and real. When you refer to 'weed and feed' do you complete this in one application or is two separate ones? Also been listening to some of your inputs on Jayrocks podcasts from a couple of years ago, good to listen to a professional, managing the day to day difficulties, very well I might add. Thanks for the insights they are really helpful.
@TheLawnGuy29 күн бұрын
Thanks Duncan, I'm really glad you enjoy the content. The weed & feed to two separate applications of selective weed killer and a seasonal fertiliser, usually in most cases done during the same visit. Thanks again Dave.
@duncanstuart403428 күн бұрын
@@TheLawnGuy Thanks for the reply Dave. Sorry for another question, is the fertilizer a granular application? Thanks Dave 👍
@TheLawnGuy28 күн бұрын
@duncanstuart4034 For the main seasonal treatments, yes, but I try to do it as much as I can what the client needs. If it was prep for a garden party / wedding, then it would be a liquid as it's quicker to react, but won't last as long.
@duncanstuart403426 күн бұрын
@@TheLawnGuy Dave, many thanks for answering my questions, you are a gent, and I look forward to your next installment 👍
@canalboating29 күн бұрын
Another busy week full of ups and downs, your lawns don't appear to suffer from poa any secret to keeping it a bay?, I'm plagued with the stuff at the moment
@TheLawnGuy29 күн бұрын
@canalboating Thank you! Oh, there's definitely some, but verti cutting and mowing with the brush definitely helps.
@canalboating29 күн бұрын
@@TheLawnGuy cheers i'll keep on verticutting and using a rotary mower afterwards to see if I can weaken it, have a great week👍
@TheLawnGuy29 күн бұрын
@canalboating during autumn maintenance, I'd also look to scalp it or as low as you can go and over seeded! Crowd those buggers out!
@wayneessar7489Ай бұрын
Intimidation by travelers seeking work aggressively is certainly not fun..! Amazing looking lawns! The temps have come down from the 30's but no rain. Sprayed one yard for difficult weeds and 9 days now the stems are curling... =)
@TheLawnGuyАй бұрын
@wayneessar7489 Agread Wayne Interesting, you have the travelling culture too! And yes, I love to see weeds curling up!
@glynrogers101829 күн бұрын
Hi may be they used t f r in the power washer
@TheLawnGuy29 күн бұрын
@glynrogers1018 From what they told me, it was steam, I suspect.
@petersmith895Ай бұрын
Thanks for your time and review. Very much appreciated..👍
@TheLawnGuyАй бұрын
@petersmith895 Thanks Peter, Here's a more recent video on the scarifiers I use. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3OvfJWvbdyXna8
@ianmoziАй бұрын
Were there is a will there is a way, well done, good informative video 👍😊
@TheLawnGuyАй бұрын
Yes! Thanks Ian!
@craigbrassington8766Ай бұрын
How many years old is the time master?
@TheLawnGuyАй бұрын
@craigbrassington8766 The one with the sheared bolt is probably an original, I got it 2nd hand in 2017. The other one is just over a year!
@canalboatingАй бұрын
Bodgetastic, lawns are looking sweet
@TheLawnGuyАй бұрын
@@canalboating Big up the bodgers!😁
@Art-is1dgАй бұрын
What a load of overblown HORSESHIT, as IF anybody gives a fk about "how balanced it is, and how it floats over the surface. I'm also glad that the explained to the cidiots on how to go about cutting the 'cord'.
@Jazzy-l8zАй бұрын
🦆🦆🪿🪿 " Duck yeh, we getting a new floor" 🎉
@Jazzy-l8zАй бұрын
Brilliant. Job well done. 👏 Would you mind sharing how much it cost the client?
@scottellwoodgardening287Ай бұрын
Enjoying these vlogs Dave. Just sat watching them on my sun lounger 😀 too wet too dry we just can’t win.
@TheLawnGuyАй бұрын
Well it was certainly too wet today! Hope your having a great time.
@scottellwoodgardening287Ай бұрын
@@TheLawnGuy thanks mate it was good to recharge.
@cathyclarke9010Ай бұрын
Mate,there’s an invention called the wheelbarrow.Would have saved you a lot of time and back ache.
@vincentsgardens870Ай бұрын
Mate a don't know how ya doing it all juggling work and pick up kids and KZbin and then weather !
@TheLawnGuyАй бұрын
Thanks Vincent, I'm not entirely sure either, we're literally learning as we go!
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservicesАй бұрын
Some beautiful properties to work on. Have you ever had any issues with selective herbicide, ie depitox 500. Does this product burn lawns? I always go under the recommended dilution rate in fear of causing burn marks. I apply using a cooper perglar back pack sprayer. Any advice is appreciated . Thanks. Rob.
@TheLawnGuyАй бұрын
Hi thanks Rob, I've never really had any issues before and I've used a number of selectives over the years, (however not depitox) my go to would is Crossbar and I generally put it on a little under the recommended rate and Its always had a good kill rate.
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservicesАй бұрын
@@TheLawnGuythank you. Appreciated.
@dayz_modcast2952Ай бұрын
The hedge trimmer you have is designed for heavy cutting in late autumn you can see the gap is large and geared slowly . You need the other one for summer it’s faster with less gap between the teeth . Stihl use letters to better to define what’s what I don’t think ego have that system yet ?
@TheLawnGuyАй бұрын
@dayz_modcast2952 Interesting, thanks for commenting, although I'm not sure if the ego has the power or speed to get through anything near the size of the gap.
@dayz_modcast2952Ай бұрын
@@TheLawnGuy the intention is not to match the gap that’s what loppers are for , but have room to move , I have both sets and each one does a great job for its intended use . Ps I think Stihl lettering defines trimmer and reducer to identify the style I’m sure ego will have some kind of key but I’m not aware of it
@wayneessar7489Ай бұрын
Red Magic Performance in the US makes a front rake for the Timemaster. It has two wheels that are adjustable for height. It looks to strong as it sits but you could add brushes or other rakes and make 30" stripes fast..!
@pmd7530Ай бұрын
A question about your “bad boy” broadcast spreader please. How do you think it would get on distributing sand when set to the lowest setting? (ie smallest particle). I’m at the stage when I want to top-dress with sand but don’t want to be flicking out a cpl of tonnes using a shovel. I’d then use a lute to work it in and level off. Thank you, and keep up the good content 👍🏼
@TheLawnGuyАй бұрын
It's fine with lawn sand, so I'd imagine it's fine, but the sand would have to be completely dry.
@wayneessar74892 ай бұрын
Greenhouses raising vegetables early or late season have a big problem here with Voles, they are vegetarians and look like Mice. A protected place, warmer than outdoors and filled with food is heaven for them.
@richardlyons75822 ай бұрын
insects
@nealwilson64882 ай бұрын
Excellent Work. What was the driveway cleaner called, worked really well👌
@TheLawnGuyАй бұрын
Oh, now that is giving away the secrets, but if you try a bit of percil or daz on your driveway, you might get the same result. But it's a lot cheaper to find a bag on a commercial scale.
@nealwilson6488Ай бұрын
@@TheLawnGuy Oh Great advice, Many thanks👍
@canalboating2 ай бұрын
Ants or grubs is my guess
@canalboating2 ай бұрын
My Bad 🤣
@TheLawnGuy2 ай бұрын
Lol, thanks for guessing
@vincentsgardens8702 ай бұрын
Daily vlog is great really inside look into the complete bollocks we have to do on the day to today not to mention the machinery failures and home life thrown in the mix and have I forgotten the weather lol
@ianmozi2 ай бұрын
Excellent video, trials and troubleshooting of machines going wrong at worst time. 👍
@TheLawnGuyАй бұрын
Thanks Ian
@vincentsgardens8702 ай бұрын
This is the side of the business people don't see machinery issues have to have a go of it all on your shoulders glad the belt held up for you had fun and games with belts recently,not impressed with Toro build quality at all but whats the other option for a mower like that at the minute
@TheLawnGuyАй бұрын
Thanks for watching
@wayneessar74892 ай бұрын
Some suppliers here are thousands of kilometers away so buying two at a time is my only option unless I can wait several days for truck or mail delivery. I invested in a Felco cable cutter, it trims end smooth all around, got some clothes line jobs with it also. Break downs are never at a good time. Second application here was methlene urea again to trigger soya bean meal for summer. I will catch up on potassium in fall.
@harperslawncaregardenservi48742 ай бұрын
Great piece of advice about the change of shoes, ive seen it so many times when people have used weedkiller, and then walked across the lawn
@TheLawnGuy2 ай бұрын
Thanks I noticed the other day that one of my lawn care clients has tried to weed killer his drive, and it's drifted onto the lawn! 🙄
@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices2 ай бұрын
One of the best videos on you tube. Thank you .
@TheLawnGuy2 ай бұрын
Just don't get caught steeling your wife's tights! Could any up with some real explaining to do! 😂
@christopherconnolly70852 ай бұрын
What do you think of robotic lawn mowers thinking of getting one for my lawn
@TheLawnGuy2 ай бұрын
Hi Christopher Of all the lawns where I only do treatments, the two best are the two that are cut my robot mowers. The key to lawncare is little and often. The key to mowing is littand often. And the best thing you can do for a healthy lawn is mow is mow it regularly. The robot mower ensures that will happen. But don't just set it and forget it. You will need to sharpen/replace the blades during the season and strim the edges regularly. And if you aerate, make sure you know where the wires are. Otherwise, you'll be hunting for broken wires under the ground.
@krs249762 ай бұрын
Brush would be good but omg 😨
@thesugarlipslove2 ай бұрын
hi, im not sure if you have answered this previously, but i was wondering what you use to dehydrate the red thread before applying the nitrogen? thanks
@TheLawnGuy2 ай бұрын
Hi A touch of iron about half the rate you might put down during the winter. Just beware that we're not going into a really hot spell straight after!
@thesugarlipslove2 ай бұрын
@@TheLawnGuy perfect thanks. My second question would be does it matter if it’s chelated or sulphate or are they both effective?
@blueocean25102 ай бұрын
Good machine, what is the cost? Thank you happy mowing.
@ColinMill12 ай бұрын
We bought a 740 electric start with the same Berta flail head a couple of years ago and it was nearly £6000 - serious outlay but we think it's worth it.
@blueocean25102 ай бұрын
@@ColinMill1 I had a grey Massey Ferguson tractor, duel fuel, petrol & parafin. There was a handle to start it, if battery was low. There were also diesel version.
@ColinMill12 ай бұрын
@@blueocean2510 I'm glad to say I have a 1963 Massey Ferguson 35x that I bought 24 years ago (when they weren't quite so expensive as they are now). It still goes very well though the generator could do with a bit of TLC this year. I'm never going to get rid of it!
@spacemanwho2 ай бұрын
Loving your videos. Where are you getting the covers from please?
@TheLawnGuy2 ай бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate the comment. Not sure, I got the covers ages ago, but I know I would have Googled "germination sheets"
@tractorgt2 ай бұрын
I'm curious as to their longevity. This review was 6 yrs ago and I'm wondering how many times you've had to replace them. I mow about 75 lawns a week and would be interested if they are sturdy and last.