2021 Early Spring Lawn Care Steps

Early spring lawn care tips - what are the first things to do for your lawn in the spring for every grass type, cool season and warm season.
Once you apply these spring lawn tips to your strategy, then click below to watch even more in depth strategies by grass type:
Spring Lawn Care for Kentucky Bluegrass: • Spring Lawn Tips : COO...
Spring Lawn Care For Perennial Ryegrass: • Spring Lawn Tips : COO...
Spring Lawn Care for Turf Type Tall Fescue: • Spring Lawn Tips : COO...
Spring Lawn Care for Bermudagrass: • 2020 Spring Lawn Tips:...
Spring Lawn Care For Zoysia: • 2020 Spring Lawn Tips:...
Spring Lawn Care for St Augustinegrass: • 2020 Spring Lawn Tips:...
Spring Lawn Care for Centipede Grass: • 2020 Spring Lawn Tips:...
Spring Lawn Care for Bahia: • Terribly UGLY TimeCutt...
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Of course, I encourage you to watch all of them because repetition is the key to learning.
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[@Thelawncarenut]

Prodiamine is in stock here: thelawncarenut.com/collections/granular-fertilizer/products/prodiamine #EnjoyTheThrow

[@Markg488]

The Lawn Care Nut hey Allyn I was wondering can I spray a full dose of prodiamine and then 30-45 days later spray a full dose of dirhiopyr? Or is that too much? Thanks

[@c1723ck]

Thank you Allyn for continuing to update and re-examine these topics each season. As you say repetition is the key to learning it’s nice to revisit subject time after time each time you hone and dial in your information and presentation.

[@YardGuy]

Oh man!!!! This is getting me pumped!!! Even though the thermometer currently says -6 degrees... More like -18 with the windchill.

[@greenuplawnworks2407]

I’m ready for the GREEN UP this season! Let’s go!!!

[@jacobdominguez2772]

Exactly the information I’ve been looking for. As a complete beginner, I really appreciate you at least letting us know which big box products we can try, to at least get us going. From there, we can try to learn more and maybe try something different next time around if we don’t get the results we want.

[@mattyb6882]

Thanks Allyn for the yearly refresher! helps every time. I love the videos!

[@shaneheigert6895]

Thanks Allen for everything you do for the DIY community. Looking forward to the season and all your content!

[@Thelawncarenut]

Thanks Bro 👍

[@ayy1n]

What’s up Allyn been waiting on that content man 💪👍🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@caseygrams5314]

Very great information every year. I need to write this all in my lawn journal.

[@Alexrae125L]

I never knew I could learn so much about grass, but after buying my first home two years ago your videos have been my Go-To KZbin search. My lawn and I thank you. Keep up the great videos. My Lawn is all clay (Clay Co. Missouri...go figure) and your videos has turned my lawn from a mess to the envy of my neighbors. Throw er' down!

[@Thelawncarenut]

Awesome !! You are a true nut 🤘

[@jaygonzalez3555]

I really dig the line about how "Pre-Emergent is only one part of an overall lawn care strategy." Once again proving how strong a teacher you are. Take it from a teacher with years of experience.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Thanks bro 👊

[@EdgeSanityGaming]

I like the fact that your videos aren't just infomercials for products you're selling, unlike another big lawncare KZbinr.

[@robbyneugent3777]

“Doc”

[@benhinton7421]

I dunno, he could be “how to with Hayne” 😂

[@Thelawncarenut]

thanks. I like to think I actually have some real chops too - not just internet educated 😅

[@futbolplaya07]

Hey don’t be mean to Connor. He’s just selling safety

[@futbolplaya07]

Welco It’s all a charade. I don’t use this word lightly-he’s a liar. He’s worse than just being a used car salesman. He’s parading around trying to tip toe around the idea that he’s a doctor. Using a logo that implies he really is while many older folks who are his intended audience may not realize what he’s trying to do... uploading videos on corona virus and also giving investment advice was a step too far for me. He’s like the know it all neighbor but now he’s trying to profit off a pandemic.

[@Irwhodunit]

I had to Pause and Bookmark, after subscribing. FINALLY~ I've found some real intelligence on pre-emerge. I've struggled for five months to get back a Zoysia lawn that wouldn't have had a problem if I had put down the RIGHT product at the RIGHT time. I'm trying to eliminate Coastal Bermuda (wild) from an Emerald Zoysia lawn with Ornamec, then Fusilade. Fusilade seems to be more effective, but both will severely damage the Zoysia. Now I'm trying to save the patient from the hazards of the chemo-therapy. Thank you LCN.

[@worldcomingdown6713]

I’ve got my Tenacity all mixed up and ready to spray over here in Pennsylvania! Just waiting for the 52 degree soil temps. Good luck out there everyone!

[@andrewpeters5907]

I’ve learned so much from your channel and videos for my NC fescue. I ordered several products from you and I can’t wait to apply them this weekend. I’ll be buying the cool season guide for keeping my lawn domination this summer! Thanks LCN!

[@Thelawncarenut]

Thanks bro!

[@thebluntsch]

Love the International Lawn Pros t-shirt! Thanks for representing!

[@ayy1n]

What’s up Allyn been waiting for you to drop some fire content 💪👍 🔥

[@NCGrassPlugs]

Solid content, as always.

[@deezet9518]

Thanks man, for helping out Garrett, Cleetus to his friends lol. You’re now famous even in Europe!! Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@FoxgreensTools]

Great content! Thank you for sharing!

[@OspreyFlyer]

Thanks for posting! Great information! 👍

[@LonghornsLegend]

Valentines Day is the sweet spot for us here in Dallas TX and I love Dimension year round. We always get some 50+ days of soil temps as early as the first week in Feb. I follow up in April for another round and it gets me through until Fall. I eradicated my entire lawn of crabgrass in just a year and now I don't miss a date.

[@JM-yx1lm]

Im in dfw also, soil temps are about 48 degrees right now. We aint even had a winter this year

[@ryangalloway2118]

Thank you for the info Allyn, I have been subscribed to you channel for two years now since I purchased my home in Oswego Il. Always great info and fun to watch. Your channel has helped me achieve a great lawn.

[@Thelawncarenut]

awesome bro! thank you!

[@JamesTheHumbleSupplanter]

Great video as always brother! Thanks for everything you do! Also the music is great, could just play in my home office all day.

[@Thelawncarenut]

awesome thank you! I like those chill vibes too 👊

[@rmanz1766]

Greetings from Trenton, NJ, Allyn! I don't even have to look up the dataz myself :) Thanks.

[@vincentdesapio]

I use Dimension as a pre-emergent in mid-April for crabgrass control for Tall Fescue and Spurge Power for post-emergent broad leaf weed control with pretty decent luck in Zone 7 (No. Virginia). I also use Tenacity once a month during the growing season as a pre-emergent to control wild Bermuda Grass. Another thing I notice is that Crabgrass doesn't grow in the shade, only in full sun. So, I don't apply the pre-emergent everywhere.

[@johnny888ify]

So informative and detail, thank you. Will try your recommendation.

[@Szdday]

Awesome content!!!

[@bethfioritto]

Thanks for the info! I've been a subscriber for about a year now and I have your book. Looking forward to the updated version. But you know we all appreciate the level of detail! :-)

[@jimmyjohn8008]

Perfect week for this the Atlanta area soil temperatures got up to 55 degrees this week.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Lots of rain though - I was watching BYDs video today and it was raining on him.

[@StarOne311]

Thank you Allyn from Northern Idaho!!

[@oxpahnakompromatkohtpol436]

I've been using crabgrass to cover bald spots on my head. Works like a champ!

[@Choirnrd1]

As always, thanks for what you do! I am in my second season with a new lawn in Upstate SC. My fall application of fescue is looking good and I have the only green lawn in the neighborhood (dominating). 🤘

[@Thelawncarenut]

That is awesome! Nice work bro!

[@matthewrourke7330]

Definitely a thumbs up for the Jocko reference! Get after it!

[@vanz7099]

You provide some detailed guidance bro. Good stuff! Cleetus fan and now yours :)

[@michaelhutchinson9289]

So funny to see you pick Trenton NJ, I am literally 10 minutes away and last years magical date for me was April 4th. Yesterday the 24 hour average hit 48.8 so a couple more warm days and it will be go time, a month early....... it is going to be a crazy season..

[@ScottSeaton2257]

Aerated for the first time in over 18 years last fall, then heavy sun and shade seeding. Excited about what I'm going to see this year.

[@Thelawncarenut]

I hope you enjoyed the butt kicking!! 😂💪

[@ulricadiamond1584]

Ready for the Bahia video!!

[@Schaneyturf87]

Loved the Jocko shout out GOOD!

[@zackrichards1994]

Lawn covered with Crabgrass? GOOD, now you can fix it.

[@5ghostshadow]

Thanks for using Trenton, NJ and doing my homework for me!!!! 👍

[@Thelawncarenut]

sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug ha ha!

[@TurfTherapy]

Another classic from the Champ!

[@Thelawncarenut]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MarkMarino10]

The camera quality is on par with the amazing content. Both outstanding!

[@Thelawncarenut]

Thanks brother !! ☀️

[@yardgeeks2553]

Love the shirt bro. Glad it fits💪💪🍻🍻

[@jason-ge5nr]

I am excited for spring and the lawn this year. Just a few more weeks.

[@Thelawncarenut]

be here very soon 👊

[@timborski1210]

Here around San Antonio and I'm about to thrower down this week as long as the rains stay away. Love your vids!

[@Thelawncarenut]

thrower down!

[@danielelo7718]

Awesome that True Green advertisements pop up. I'm sure they do a great job, but this is I'm sure primarily a DIY viewership. Keep up the good work and great advice! Prodiamine is on its way from your shop. Thanks LCN

[@kaseymasepohl9127]

"Just make sure you clean the shaft after taking out of the ground before you stick it in the meat"-LCN haha

[@YardGuy]

That's what HE said.....

[@kaseymasepohl9127]

@@YardGuy hahahaha

[@FreedomRock44]

BAH HIA AAAA Grass!!!!! Love that one!!!!

[@FreedomRock44]

You need to do a Bah Hiaaaaa Grass Dance!!!!!

[@FreedomRock44]

By the way I dig the lighting in this video....!!!! I like how the LCN logo on the wall is lit up by the PC Screen gives a cool vibe.

[@jeremyaustin3529]

Can you do a video or blog on factors to consider when deciding between over seeding and laying down pre-emergent? I live in New York and I decided to put down pre-emergent this spring but as I need a plan for the fall. I have some thin spots but I also have quite a bit of poa annua.

[@lance1cj]

Hane, if you're looking for a planting project this spring my back yard is dirt and awaiting seed. Come on up to St. Pete! I could use the help, lol.

[@savage5466]

I want this guy taking care of my lawn

[@jamiemittermuller6470]

Is this a Valentine’s Day special from the LCN? 4 videos in one week!

[@gary4738]

Too soon for Prodiamine in MA. 55 degrees probably around early April. Can’t wait!

[@Thelawncarenut]

it will be here before you know it, and then you can throw it, and soon after mow it!

[@gary4738]

The Lawn Care Nut do you sell a liquid fertilizer concentrate for cool season grass?

[@edwinthomas618]

great information. I'm suffering against button weed here in VA.

[@happyman5389]

Hippest guy on youtube, seriuosly. This guy is awesome

[@Thelawncarenut]

👊 thanks bro

[@Mr1972Dean]

Thanks for the content. I put down my Scotts with haltz and in 45 days I will put it down again. When can grass seeds go down to thicken the lawn?

[@jerryf2426]

PA LAWN GUY> Allen make it easy for people. When the Forsythia starts to bloom put down the preemergent. everyone needs a forsythia in the cool side of the property and one in the warmer side. this works great.

[@grassjunky3705]

Oooooooooo!! Starting the videos for this year on pre E. Almost that time!! 2020!!

[@Thelawncarenut]

we are very close!

[@asterix908]

Love the music

[@FreedomRock44]

Another one Allyn, What time of day do you prefer to take lawn temps??? Thanks as always!

[@BevInDaHouse]

came here from Cetus, I wish the link was in his description. great collaboration opportunity

[@Daletoledo]

me too

[@SiegeNerd]

Now that I am taking over the yard duties, should I lay down some pre emergent? My old gardener fertilized my fescue (marathon) grass 3 months ago.

[@kenzaleski5198]

Great vid Allyn, have you heard about the new scott starter that has tenacity? My lawn is new TTTF planted from seed last year and our soil is horrible! I started throwing down the bio stim last year and its helping. I'm waiting for my soil test results, but I am going to use this as my spring pre emergent/fert app. My question is should I try to split this or just hit it full, I really think I need all off the npk I can get right now, but curious about the 55/70 dose for the tenacity side of equation. Thanks for all you do!! KZ

[@Lamborghini07]

Love your stuff ans deffiantly one of rht best ones out there teaching and explaining about these things. If i could make a suggestion of including information for Canadian as well such as mesurments in both imperial (for USA) and metric (for almost everyone else in the world) as well as products that can be found in Canada. I realize this is difficult to get a balance for all but countries which is understandable. It would be greatly appreciated since im trying to improve my skill but get lost in the fact of moat of what you recommend I can not get in Canada or is very difficult to find making it not worth using. Also as a question, I have never used pre emergent and havent had issues with crabgrass or unwanted grass (that i currently know of) as long as i keep my grass strong thick and healthy so is a pre emergency a must?

[@Mr1972Dean]

Thanks for the advice and I used the Scott's with halts. When am I able to put in weed and feed and Triazicide for bugs? Transition Zone. Thank you again.

[@KSGardener92]

YAASSS he said wipe off the shaft before sticking it in the meat that shits hilarious good entertainment and informative.

[@shane6002]

Hey Allyn l had a irrigation system put in late October in Michigan l plan on overseeding in the spring l read on the label of my quinclorac bottle l can put down before I seed (hopefully to act as a pre-emergent) but not again till 28 days later just wanted your input

[@adamreed1750]

i spray prodiamine and simizine first spray and prodiamine only second spray on Bermuda here in arkansas.

[@kanheezy]

@thelawncarenut can you use a meat/food thermometre (like the spelling, I'm Canadian, eh) to measure the soil temperature. Thanks for your videos! Let me know where I can find more Canadian content or do we just fall under "Cool Season" lawns. Cheers!

[@marcusf3636]

Thanks for all of the great info. Since your channel is so popular I did not have the time to read all of the comments so maybe someone mentioned this but Scotts does have a product called WeedEx that is 1.71% Pendimethalin that does not include fert. I am in the Princeton NJ area and I get it at Ace. The Big Box stores do not carry it. I put it down today since we have rain in the forecast tonight. Thanks again for the excellent channel.

[@kelseymanescalco5989]

Hey Allen, How about some transition zone love? I am in a rental home "practicing" for when I eventually buy my own home. I live in St. Louis, MO, and wouldn't you know it? I have BOTH warm AND cool season turf in my lawn (along with a salad bar of weeds...). I really like the way the Bermuda looks, but I can't seem get it to take over the cool season stuff. Tips? Tricks? (without spending a ton of $$$) Video? Thanks!

[@scottohms2799]

@Allyn, when to put down peptides in a cocktail ?

[@anfield1521]

Thank you Allyn. I cant seem to find the pdf for lawn care for spring - summer in the description, can you please link it to us. - Thanks

[@UchihaSumairu]

Edit just finished the video and feel much better. Guess I'm doing Scott's this year till I know what I'm doing. Still feel overwhelmed but not as much. Wish I had a soft grass like zoysia or something :) hard grass is pretty but just not the same lol I have no idea what kind of grass I have. I'm really convinced it's just weeds. I purchased this house and it is from the 70s and the owners clearly hadn't touched the lawn in many many years. There is even a mini forest in the back of trees and vines that I've been slowly getting rid of... Is there a guide with solid pictures somewhere that will give me an idea of what grass and weeds I have? I feel so overwhelmed I have no idea where to start. I don't even have dirt just Florida sand lol

[@banging2]

Trenton NJ! I'm 5 mins away, so funny.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Dang you don't even have to use the tools then ha ha!

[@quickstepz9250]

I live in Queensland Australia. My winter has gone already. For the last week her, we were 11c to 26c and it's been 20c or more all day long. It's 6:12am and I'm sitting here watching in shorts and a singlet. As a new lawn care nut. From all the different grass and weeds in my backyard it's so overwhelming. I'm starting to think, maybe I should just kill it all. Or take it back to dirt. Stupid me thought this new hobby would be kind of easy to figure out stuff in store. How wrong was I.

[@alaxhix1]

Will not be long now! Spring will be soon.

[@Tavares21]

Any recommendations on how to get rid of moss in my cool season grass in Massachusetts and keep it away?

[@jgarrison1309]

Good work here! Nice job. What kind of microphone are you using?

[@swimbait1]

So I seeded my lawn last sept with KBG and perennial Rye. It’s come in nicely but still a few areas kind of thin. Will the pre emerg be a problem on the new kbg rhizomes? I do see crabgrass every summer in my lawn so I would prefer to use it if possible.

[@chrisnovelli-n3architecture]

You know I looked there!

[@Thelawncarenut]

🤘😂

[@mcgahee35]

Hey Alan I just bought that pre-emergent from you but I need to reseed my front lawn .... what do you think I need to do reseed or put the pre-emergent down and wait eight weeks

[@slashermagerk]

I went with Lebanon Team 2G Pre-emergent this year. The 2 active ingredients are Balan and Treflan. Thoughts?

[@Banzai51]

Hey LCN, could you do a video explaining Potassium? I know you used to say put some K down in October to dominate Halloween. OTOH, I've seen lots of people say put K down in the Spring to get ready for the stress of Summer. What do you think?

[@philippebrown4482]

I use it to stop goose grass as well. I have had a big problem with goose grass in my lawn.

[@Thelawncarenut]

yes excellent, I had forgotten that one. 💪

[@StrikitRich]

So, as I live a little south of LCN and my St. Augustine has not gone dormant this year. I've been seeing weeds, including crabgrass, since New Year. As a long time Pendimethalin user I'm looking to make a change. As the temps are already n the 80ºs F is it too warm to use Prodiamine? Already thinking it may be too warm for Atrazine.

[@snaproll94e]

Al, came here from the Freedom Factory. Awesome job on their grass. Will that Scotts grass work in climates like Tennessee? All the best!

[@HighMXHubby]

Same here! Thank you for supporting Cleetus!

[@kimvargo9485]

Allyn I’m in Missouri. I have no idea what kind of grass I have. I threw down zoysia in the fall but I have know idea if its going to grow. Should I do the pre-emergent. My lawn is worse than your Frankenstein lawn. Another thing I have dogs ( 6 ) could you do a tutorial for people who have pets and what our maintenance should be. As well as the obvious of course. I really do need your help

[@kylebacon9696]

Hey Alan I am From Crown Point Indiana which is northern Indiana and had a question about the Pre Emergents. I have a major issue with wild violet weeds. Is there a certain pre emergent that could take care of those weeds?

[@jessegtz3588]

We like playing with our pup in the back yard all the time. Was wondering is Prodiamine pet safe or does she have to stay off for an amount of days ?

[@spooze361]

Allyn, We laid 1 acre of floratam sod a month ago. I am about to apply my starter fertilizer. Is it OK to add scotts fertizer with halts or should i find a stand alone prodiamine

[@damndippindots560]

I live in Vermont and have sandy soil with historically low PH (~5). I've been applying lime for the last few years and either sandy soil or conservation mixes that have 5-10% white clover in the mix. When we moved in it was like a sandpit but now we have a pretty nice lawn. I'm curious if applying prodiamine will knock out that clover and stunt what has otherwise been good growth in our lawn. I'm also battling voles and ant mounds in some sections of the lawn. Any thoughts from anyone on how to take the lawn to the next level (from good to great)?

[@jerroldortega1528]

Allyn is I use Scott can I also throw down Milorganite fertilizer after? Also should I mow before putting down Scott

[@benhinton7421]

Woohoo!!!

[@Thelawncarenut]

🤘

[@Boodieman72]

First thing to do is to use a turf rake / scarifier to remove the leftover debris from the lawn. Second thing is to dethatch. Third is to do vertical mowing. Following these steps will greatly reduce the need for chemicals.

[@saminaqarikaramatkaramazov3903]

Hi my grass taip sentafhe which fertilizer god bless you and your family thanks

[@tamhau2528]

When should I applied grass seed after applying the pre-emergent ?

[@Mder1234]

What is the best hose end lawn sprayer, I bought the 4 bottles off LCN site and want to get ready to spray

[@jeffreysaraceni9838]

what about if you live at a higher elevation in the warm season grasses area, we have warm days but still have moderate frosts in the mornings