A Beginner's Yearly Lawn Care Guide to Improving or Maintaining a Beautiful, Green Bermudagrass Lawn

[@westonlawrence3422]

Do you have this in a spreadsheet or document somewhere with brands and months and application rates? I can make my own, but your lawn certainly looks better than mine ha!

[@BudgetLawns]

I do not. I used to keep a lawn journal and stopped. It started making lawn care something I felt like I had to do instead of wanted to do. Appreciate the compliment. Here are the products I use: May (if needed): Spectracide Weed Stop for Lawns Plus Crabgrass Killer - Post Emergent Jan, March, & Sept: Spectracide Weed Stop for Lawns Plus Crabgrass Preventer - Pre Emergent May, June, July, Sept: Expert Gardener 10-10-10 from Walmart or ProCare 10-10-10 from Lowes, whichever one is in stock. Makes no difference to me. - Synthetic Fertilizer and ProCare Natural from Lowes - Organic Fertilizer As far as rates go, I just recommend following the label. As you get more and more experience, you can play around with them depending on how comfortable you are. I don't get too exact like a lot of folks. I just get the products down and whatever happens, happens. Hope this helps. Appreciate ya watching!

[@westonlawrence3422]

@@BudgetLawns so you only use 10-10-10 fertilizers? Or are the synthetic ones you’re using different, because everywhere I see says that Bermuda is a nitrogen hog and needs a high first number. I’m too inexperienced to know whats right.

[@BudgetLawns]

Yup, the highest I'll use is 10-10-10. It's the synthetic. Here's a video that shows my fertilizing process that I use each time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZbGc2enrcadkMk

[@westonlawrence3422]

@@BudgetLawns thank you! You’ve gotten yourself a loyal subscriber!

[@BudgetLawns]

Right on. Thank you. Happy to help anytime!

[@BillionDollarBae]

The fact that you stayed consistent with filming this and we were able to see progress over one year is amazing! Thank you!!

[@BudgetLawns]

Appreciate that. Thanks for watching.

[@JamesNelson-zv2ti]

Awesome thank you sir

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Not a dull moment in this entire video. Extremely helpful information. Very well done, Travis!

[@BudgetLawns]

Much appreciated, Kyle! Happy Easter to you and your family!

[@thanostentacles2157]

Thank you for this, I’m a 21 yo girl and I just got some land that’s going to have to be maintained. I relate to your sigh at the end of the video.

[@BudgetLawns]

Haha. Glad it helps. Congrats on the land. That’s exciting. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

[@johnfetter3252]

Viewers please note. Only 2 rounds of fertilizer and pre emergent. No boutique fertilizer or fancy solutions. 85 to 90% of lawn care is proper mowing and watering. Thanks for the video.

[@BudgetLawns]

👊👊 thank you. It really does come down to water and mowing. All the gimmicks are just to make someone else rich. Appreciate ya very much.

[@AntLive29]

This is true

[@ResinBudsTV]

What’s proper mowing? Would it be cutting the grass to the perfect length each week or so depending on where one lives?

[@BudgetLawns]

Check this out. Hope it helps. Appreciate ya. Top 5 Mowing Tips & Benefits for a Better Lawn // Simple DIY Tips for Green Healthy Grass kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn_XgGiLfdOcgK8

[@johnfetter3252]

@@ResinBudsTV According to the Texas A & M Agricultural extension service, Bermuda should be mowed between 1 to 2 inches of height. Since you shouldn't cut more than 1/3rd of the height at a time, that means cutting twice a week.

[@popularblvd]

Good job, you took us all for the full ride. Thanks for the video. I'm going to attempt my lawn this year.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Appreciate ya going along with me on it. Good luck tackling yours this year. You got this. 👊👍

[@greggraham8874]

That's about the prettiest yard I've ever seen wish you could recommend someone to do my yard

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Appreciate that. With some hard work and sticking to the basics, you can make this happen too. Thanks for watching.

[@nmachado4348]

Thanks for sharing such a informing and straight to the point video, i had to watch multiple other videos from different channels that would spend more time talking about their lives' journey to have their own yard before sharing any useful information, ain't nobody have time for that! Keep up the good work

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@dejaesharp]

Hey sir, I’m a professional sprayer. Here’s what I use: (Based on 250 gallons) 3.75 bags of urea 166 oz of three some 25oz of boulder 333 oz of colonize is 333 oz of micro sync 40 oz chemstick Expensive stuff. I don’t use anything I have listed on my lawn. Spectracide weed stop and liquid fertilizer (miracle grow). Takes a couple more applications, but the results are the same. It’s more about when and why, opposed to what. Great vids sir!

[@BudgetLawns]

Right on. That’s awesome. Appreciate the info and feedback. You nailed it…it’s usually not the products that fail. It’s the person who mistimed them. Thanks again.

[@jasongarcia5027]

I wish there was a video like this for cold seasons grasses. Excellent video though !! Thanks for sharing !! This is my first year in out new house and I definitely want to stand out with my lawn!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you for watching.

[@DREYDAYMAN]

Thanks for this. I really wish I could have Tall Fescue in my area, you can keep it green nearly all year. Bermuda seems like a lot of work for only 3 months of nice green lawn.

[@BudgetLawns]

You’re welcome. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@Striperman]

If I was a bermuda guy this would be my go to channel. Happy Easter sir.

[@BudgetLawns]

Perhaps a little too high of praise, but I will gladly take it. 😃😃 Thanks so much buddy. That means a lot. Happy Easter to you as well.

[@TyFields]

Thanks man! This is my first attempt at having a great lawn and this video gave me some simple steps to start with ❤

[@BudgetLawns]

You bet. Happy to help. Getting started is the hardest part. It's not as involved as lots of other people will make you think. The basics are 95% of the equation. Thanks for watching. Appreciate you.

[@Aerialphotovito]

Make me wanting a Bermuda lawn ................ maybe LOL take care bud great tips as always

[@BudgetLawns]

Haha. Thanks so much man. Appreciate ya.

[@Aerialphotovito]

@@BudgetLawns 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BudgetLawns]

👊👊

[@Dubiels]

Very concise and comprehensive! Thanks! I was on my way last year and then… army worms!!! That cost me with my lawn care budget

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you for watching. You're welcome. Yup, army worms got me last year too. Here we are to fight another day this season. Good luck this year! Appreciate ya!

[@SunnyBermuda]

☀️Great comprehensive video! A Year in the Life of Budget Lawn! Great job! 👍

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank ya sir. That’s the kind of video you do when the weather stinks and you’re in charge of the kids for the day lol. Bring the ole hard drive out and start piecing something together in between meals play time and naps. Appreciate ya bud.

[@corpjay]

It really is this simple. I follow the same process except I don't reel mow or level the entire yard - I keep the HOC at 2". And I do treat for fungus - I am impatient.

[@BudgetLawns]

Right on. Appreciate ya watching and the feedback.👊👊

[@DaddingAllDay]

Really great video! I full plan with no fluff.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank ya sir. Simple but effective.

[@tricopasion1]

I like this monthly chores!!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Appreciate ya watching.

[@birlamour]

What a beautiful video ❤

[@six_texas903]

Good video! It’s a little different for my St. Aug but pretty much the same. I’ll be out in the lawn all week next week lol

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks buddy. Our weather is cool and wet here. Still playing the waiting game. Have fun next week!

[@billy2bob63]

I still haven't scalped yet lol here in Oklahoma City area with these weather swings!

[@BudgetLawns]

Been poor weather for Bermuda to say the least. Way too cool and wet. That’s 2 years in a row. What else can we do but roll with the punches. Thanks as always man!

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Hi from the UK. A really interesting watch. thanks for sharing

[@BudgetLawns]

Hey there. Appreciate that!

[@damson2809]

Please do a video on your flower bed. I live in Dallas and i can't get my flower bed looking like that.

[@BudgetLawns]

Im in a new house and will be doing landscaping vids this year. Stay tuned. Thanks for watching.

[@cachevalleyshedsinhydepark7102]

Wow! That looks so good!!

[@Rupyal85]

All in one place .. subscribed !!

[@BudgetLawns]

🙏 much appreciated. Thank you.

[@FamilyGuyClipsCentral]

Good video Mr. Feltner. P.s. this is Tallis.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks Tallis. Appreciate ya checking it out.

[@robertchisholm9337]

I have subscribed and found your info must helpful. I'm located Mt Holly NC. I had lawn service and decided to DIY. I was told to stay from 10x10x10 and stay with slow release N. Using weed and feed and then use slow release fert and in fall do your preemergent. This schedule of treatment is not widely advised. I want to get an understanding with a soil test these products should work without putting out money for product to improve your lawn

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you for subbing and the support. Much of lawn care is about finding what works best for you and your grass type. What works for me, may not be recommended by others. I use triple 10 and slow release N. I don't prefer weed and feed products as I like to keep my fertilization and weed control separate. Fall is a great time for pre emergent but so is spring. It can be tough to sort through all the information. A lot of it is trying things out and seeing what works. The plan I have in this video just works. Several years of doing it have proven that. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

So glad I don't really ever have to look at a dormant lawn.. 😁 mine stays green all year with the weather here. I just don't mow as often through the winter. Great video bud 👍🏼

[@BudgetLawns]

I would say you lucky dog, but you know me…I’m the weird guy that loves the dormant break in the off-season 😂😂😂 Thanks so much buddy. 👊

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

@@BudgetLawns I'm not gonna lie, I'd probably enjoy the break as well.

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍

[@Nanassugars]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! It’s so helpful!!

[@BudgetLawns]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@bobzilla6618]

Thanks for the tips in this video! I need to start doing the pre-emergent thing! Didn't do it this past year for different reasons.

[@BudgetLawns]

You bet bud. Thanks for watching. For sure, the pre emergent is a huge help. There are some times that I might not use it but for the most part, I will.

[@davidkimeu9628]

I love the way you finish the video, I know that sigh - Absolutely splendid video, I am fired up. When would you recommend putting lime on the bermuda lawn?

[@BudgetLawns]

Haha, thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. I've never used lime and have never seen much of a reason to. Bermuda just needs water, fert, and lots of mowing. It'll take care of the rest. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.

[@davidkimeu9628]

@@BudgetLawns Thank you for your response and insight - one less thing for me to do -:)

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍

[@dam6.6]

My personal notes January: pre-emergent/clean-up March: pre-emergent April: clean-up/scalp to lowest setting May: fertilizer plus slow release fertilizer and mow constantly. post emergent if needed June: second fertilizer application/lawn leveling before scorching heat(early june) mowing twice a week July: mowing twice a week/third fertilizer August: scalp reset September: final fertilizer/ pre emergent October: final mows usually November: dormant stage most likely

[@BudgetLawns]

Nailed it. That’s if you’re doing everything. I’ve been cutting back on a round of fertilizer and not using the slow release. However, this is my ideal plan. 👍👍Thanks so much for watching.

[@dam6.6]

@@BudgetLawns thank you for the informative content. Makes lawn care easier with your guidelines to follow for a beginner. Appreciate it

[@BudgetLawns]

You’re welcome. Thank you!

[@lanieroutside]

Keeping it simple, that's my goal also. I have used alot of spectracide products with great success and a few extra $$$ left in the bank vs the name brand. Will have to check out the pre emergent this fall.

[@BudgetLawns]

It’s a simple game made way too complicated far too often. 👊👊 thank you. Good luck this season. And you’re right about the Spectracide. Great stuff for a fraction of the price, especially when on sale. Appreciate ya watching.

[@lawn2learn]

Aghhhhh it all starts over again….. Amen 🙏🏼

[@BudgetLawns]

So goes the game we play! Thanks brother.

[@lawn2learn]

@@BudgetLawns each lawn season we grow as humans and learn as we go. Thnx bud

[@BudgetLawns]

YES. And that’s what it’s all about 👊.

[@dchildress17]

Very nice! Well done and easy

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks brother 👊

[@AndrewDobek04]

Super simple and to the point! This might inspire me to make a cool season version if I have the time to do it, although many of the same concepts apply, just different timings for some of the apps

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks bro. You should absolutely do it. Many people would love to have a cool season version. Appreciate ya watching.

[@AndrewDobek04]

@@BudgetLawns anytime. Have a happy Easter

[@BudgetLawns]

Same to you man!

[@JorisPaulLeder]

Hey, thanks for the tips. What you showed is a lot simpler than what you often hear online. I‘m currently 15 and this summer I mowed to a different room within my house that looks directly at the lawn. It didn‘t look to pretty most of the year especially after my father cut of like one and a half or two inches at once without bagging it because there was no space left in the trash for biodegradable stuff. I hope next year I will achieve a lawn that is healthy and green. Do I also mow after September and before May? Or do I just let it grow? Also did you show everything you do each year in your video or do you also detach etc? How important is a reel mower? Is it also enough to mow on the lowest setting with the rotary mower?

[@robertkelly6189]

Excellent, thank you! When is the earliest you would core aerate? Same time as leveling?

[@BudgetLawns]

I don’t core aerate unless it’s just spot aeration. Even then, didn’t see much of a difference. If I did, however, it’d be right before I level. Appreciate ya watching and the questions. 👊

[@AntLive29]

This was a cool video!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you!

[@cicerohemphill9857]

Hi budget lawn ….love the simple basics way to have a good looking lawn! Great content easy to follow steps. plus all the products are easy to find and affordable! My first question is the ratio of the mixing of the 10-10-10 and the pro care organic? My second question is do I weed and feed before scalping or weed and feed afterwards? I always apply a pre emergent in mid February here in north east Georgia! Thanks

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Appreciate the feedback. For the triple 10, I put down a lb of N/1000. For the Pro Care, I spread one bag over 4,000 sq/ft, so a lot less to get the slow release a bit later than the triple 10. I don't do any fertilization or weed killing until after the scalp once the bermuda is mostly greened up. Hope this helps. Thanks again.

[@cicerohemphill9857]

Thanks!! Just that simple! Oh yeah love the new house and yard

[@BudgetLawns]

Much appreciated.

[@gameros12345]

Awesome info! About to install tiftuf sod next week. Other than water water water, can i just pick up from the july and on promgram or anything different you would suggest for new sod placed in July ?

[@BudgetLawns]

Idk if KZbin keeps taking my reply down or what. I left 2 links to other sod care videos. I guess they’re getting marked as spam. You can search my channel videos for sod related info. Thanks for watching.

[@evollove19]

Jan- pre-emergent March- pre-emergent April- scalp May- Fertilizer 101010+procare/post emergent weed killer June- level lawn/Fertilizer July- Fertilizer Sept- Fertilizer/pre-emergent

[@metalliequus3343]

Got damn it’s a lot of work haha well I’m already doing it might as well keep going !!!!

[@BudgetLawns]

Haha, it's a lot of work for sure. But the juice is worth the squeeze. Thanks for watching!

[@garyolsen6299]

So ,so funny at thE end😆

[@BudgetLawns]

Haha. Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching.

[@Alamopiper]

I have a lot of shade in my lawn. What grass seed should I use? I live in south Texas.

[@BudgetLawns]

I’d look at st Augustine or zoysia. Thanks for watching.

[@RunHotCEO]

Doing my best to learn all of this information it's great info you are giving out here. I have a section in my yard I have yet to figure out how to get back to normal and it looks like the problem is growing any chance I can send you a couple of pictures of what I got going on and maybe you can help lead me in the right direction?

[@BudgetLawns]

Appreciate that. Glad it's good info for you. You can email [e-mail], and I'll see what I can do to help. Appreciate ya watching.

[@ThunderBow98]

How applicable is this to southeastern Pennsylvania? Should I shift my applications to adjust for climate differences?

[@BudgetLawns]

This is predominately applicable to warm season bermuda grass. You're timing will be determined by your climate for sure. The basics of mowing frequently and 1 inch of water a week apply to all lawns. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@AceJay12]

Great video, I keep coming back each step of the way. So, how short do you go with the August hoc reset?

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Glad it's helping. I'd go as short as I would any other scalp...as low as possible without constantly hitting dirt. Appreciate ya!

[@reedkellum9429]

What is the reason for the second scalp in August? Is it totally necessary? Love this channel , thank you!

[@BudgetLawns]

Good question. No, it's not necessary. Toward the end of the summer, the bermuda can start looking a little scraggly and leggy. A scalp in August just resets things and makes it look fresh again. I didn't do it for a few years and then started doing it just for a late summer project. Thanks so much for your support. Appreciate ya watching.

[@psokid15]

For anyone needing to add some new seed can we add it between the pre-emergent?

[@BudgetLawns]

If that pre-emergent window has closed and is not longer effectively working. They can last for months at a time. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and the question.

[@bishop1shox]

What type of sand is that? I'm in Louisiana and can't get the big yellow bag, which is 70% sand and 30% compost.

[@BudgetLawns]

Straight masonry sand. 👍

[@robertkelly6189]

Also, what is that push reel mower you are using? Are they still available?

[@BudgetLawns]

It’s the earthwise 7 blade manual. Got it on Amazon. Not sure if they’re in stock or not. Good little unit for the price.

[@jessicamonroe89]

Thanks!

[@BudgetLawns]

You’re welcome. Thank you.

[@blotto3422]

Do you have to apply sand every year? You never get to the point where the lawn is level for a good while?

[@BudgetLawns]

You don't have to. Just until you get to the point that you're happy with it. Thanks for watching.

[@daza2020]

Hey dude the lawn was looking great, question I have are u close to your neighbours both sides as it would eat me to leave a little bit of lawn not as good as yours ? My neighbours either side of me about the same amount as you have I look after cause they don’t and looks much nicer if I do 😄 looking forward to seeing the new house lawn 🙏🏻👍🇦🇺

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks man. There’s a little more space at the new house. It doesn’t bother me too much. Just makes mine look better. 😎😎😎Appreciate ya watching and commenting as always. 👊

[@Boyz4Life]

They don’t sell they the weed stop for lawns plus crabgrass preventer in Texas. What else can I use?

[@BudgetLawns]

There are other brands with similar products. The active ingredient to look for is dithipoyr for pre emergent control.

[@Boyz4Life]

@@BudgetLawns awesome thank you!!

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍

[@PuReMantix]

When can i take care of weeds that rolled over from last season? Around the Houston area!

[@BudgetLawns]

You’ll be warmer sooner than I will be here. I like temps during the day to consistently be approaching 80. That’s when I’ll spray. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@MemphisMike901]

I know this is old video. Do yiu think there is a significant savings DIY vs a company for fertilizing/pre-emerge?

[@BudgetLawns]

IMO it really comes down to the value you put on your time and whether or not you enjoy doing it yourself. If you're short on time, I'd say it's worth having a company do it if you can find the right one. I really enjoy doing it, so spending the time is worth it for me. In one department or the other (time vs. money) we're going to save some and spend the other. Hope this makes sense. Thanks for watching.

[@MemphisMike901]

@@BudgetLawnsthank you. Definitely have the time. My Lawn Spray company seems to come out 6-7x’s a year and honestly i feel like I should have a better looking lawn than I am getting. I cut regularly and water appropriately. Perhaps trying myself could yield better results and less $$!

[@BudgetLawns]

Agree!

[@ReseRain-xq9uo]

How does this timeline change with fescue? Also, im using tenacity as pre-emergent.

[@BudgetLawns]

Totally different playbook. Check out Elevated Lawnscapes or Turf Culture for fescue. Thanks for watching.

[@ReseRain-xq9uo]

@@BudgetLawns they both seem to be cool season with tall fescue. I have warm fine fescue in zone 7. Your seasonal changes match mine, so should I change the grass to bermuda?

[@BudgetLawns]

Where are you located in zone 7?

[@ReseRain-xq9uo]

@@BudgetLawns texas

[@BudgetLawns]

Fine fescue is also cool season. You should have a warm season grass in Texas like Bermuda, st Augustine or zoysia.

[@michaelquinn3592]

What do you think about bluemuda

[@BudgetLawns]

It's an interesting experiment some folks have done. I enjoy watching others tackle it but really don't have any desire to do it myself. Great question. Thanks so much for watching!

[@michaelquinn3592]

I live in Fayetteville the neighbor does a perennial rye over seed but that sounds to complicated for me. Thought is would be an easier alternative

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍 right on. I enjoy the dormant lawn for a break during the off season. Days are too short to find time for lawn care.

[@laurettaboston1707]

You you aerate at all? When?

[@BudgetLawns]

No I don’t. If I did, it’d be sometime in June when I typically sand level. Thanks for watching.

[@williamsmith2331]

When do you add grass seed if you need it. I live in York sc. I have tall fescue.

[@BudgetLawns]

Fall is the best time to overseed a cool season lawn. Thanks for watching.

[@williamsmith2331]

Would you put it down in September with that last fertilizer or October with a different fertilizer like a starter fertilizer

[@BudgetLawns]

Late august, early September is an ideal time. Lots of folks will do so with a starter fert.

[@williamsmith2331]

Thanks for the videos and all the advice. I put fertilizer down on Sunday May 23 and now my grass looks good. I had a hard time with the spectricide bottle. The chemical would come out some times and sometimes not. How do I have to wait to spray the lawn again

[@BudgetLawns]

You bet. Thanks for the support. It’s best to wait at least 2 weeks before reapplying.

[@patriciadavis229]

September you put fertilizer down and pre emergent? I’m in zone 8b-9a

[@BudgetLawns]

Sure do. Just as described in the video. Thanks for watching.

[@nicholasthomas3929]

Love the content! I am currently in a new home with new sod in Charlotte that was laid in November. When is comes to the leveling/sand mix, how much do you get and you do you have how much you need?

[@BudgetLawns]

Appreciate that. Congrats on the new crib and lawn. A general rule of thumb is a yard of sand/1,000 sqft of lawn. So it helps to know roughly how many square feet you have. I just use google maps to get an idea with its measuring tool. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@jaquavianwilliams2333]

I am about to put down my first application of pre emergent is it a good idea to mow the lawn real low?

[@BudgetLawns]

Depends on your location but for most folks, no. I'm working on a video about this topic for this weekend. I won't scalp mine for another month or more. Thanks for watching.

[@jaquavianwilliams2333]

I am located in NC@@BudgetLawns

[@BudgetLawns]

You wanna wait to scalp until after your latest forecasted frost or freeze.

[@jaquavianwilliams2333]

Thanks alot really appreciated you responding @@BudgetLawns

[@BudgetLawns]

You bet. Happy to help. Appreciate you!

[@sheltdog8463]

What do you think of burning off the dead grass. I don’t live in a neighborhood so no problems there. But I burn off my lawn then go back over it with my mower with mulching attachments to get rid of all the ash. Been doing this for years and have no problems.

[@BudgetLawns]

Seems to be a beneficial practice. Not something I’m interested in doing but some folks like it. I’m satisfied with a simple scalp. Just my preference. If it works for you, I say keep on keepin on. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.

[@josephballance2319]

After 5 weeds of putting weed and feed down I put milorganite down ,10 days later I have a large amount of weeds in lawn. What can I do after 10 days of milorganite to get rid of weeds ? Thanks

[@BudgetLawns]

May be time to do a blanket spray of a post emergent. I like the Spectracide mentioned in this video. Be sure to read the label. I've always had great results with it. Here's a vid that will give you more tips on how to use it properly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXjciIaZj9l5pK8 Appreciate ya watching.

[@andrewberghorn2862]

What rotary mower do you use and recommend? Just moved into a new house like you and need something to mow the new bermuda sod but on a budget. Thank you for the videos!

[@BudgetLawns]

Appreciate ya. I've got a Troy-Bilt TB 130 and love it. Affordable and gets the job done. It's about as basic as it gets. Here’s an old vid I did about it a couple years ago. Thanks for watching. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6vTkmN_pqh4i7M

[@BudgetLawns]

Oh, and congrats on the new home!!!

[@andrewberghorn2862]

@@BudgetLawns thank you sir!

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍

[@ieatreacts]

I live in north east, which fertilizer should I buy to maintain green grass?

[@BudgetLawns]

I use expert gardener 10 10 10 from Walmart.

[@ROG956]

What’s a good budget lawn mower?

[@BudgetLawns]

If you’re talking rotary, I love my Troybilt. Here’s an old vid I did about it a couple years ago. Thanks for watching. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6vTkmN_pqh4i7M

[@ZGamble1]

Nah the commentary on this video is slept on, heavily. If you’ve watched a lot of lawn videos, chances are you laughed more during this one than 99% of them 🤣 good info too

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Really appreciate that. Have a great week! 👍👊

[@chadmurdock6578]

Do you do the sand and level every year?

[@BudgetLawns]

Depends on the other projects that need to be done. Just did it for the first time in 4 seasons.

[@ZCAR355]

Hi, I’m a new subscriber and live in north Georgia. I have a small Bermuda lawn that’s been neglected for years and is overtaken with Dallisgrass. I would like to begin routine treatment/maintenance. Would the schedule and products that you described out in this video be appropriate? I’ve read that dallisgrass can be very difficult to eliminate. Thanks in advance!

[@BudgetLawns]

Appreciate ya subbing. I had quite a bit of Dallisgrass in the lawn in the video. I was able to get rid of it with the schedule you see here. It is difficult to eliminate so it took some hand pulling on the dallisgrass. But consistency and pre emergent works. Hope this helps. Thanks so much.

[@ZCAR355]

@@BudgetLawns Thanks for your quick reply! I will begin with your schedule beginning in September!

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍

[@matthewnorton5141]

Do you level every year?!

[@BudgetLawns]

Yes, until I get it the way I want it. It’s a process. Thanks for watching.

[@jokrazy2002]

Overseed with rye or tall fescue? Only a few months of green grass sucks.

[@BudgetLawns]

I’m not a fan of overseeding. I enjoy the break. If I did though, it’d be with rye. Thanks for watching.

[@chandanthour]

Do you not perform over seeding anytime during the year?

[@BudgetLawns]

Not for Bermudagrass.

[@chandanthour]

@@BudgetLawns follow-up question. When would you recommend overseeding for Kentucky Bluegrass? and would the routine be same? thank you so much for helping us out!!!

[@BudgetLawns]

Most folks overseed in the fall. It’s the ideal time. Since it’s a cool season grass and not a warm season like bermuda, your schedule will vary. I always recommend finding your nearest university agriculture extension office. They have really good, free calendars and other resources. Hope this helps. Appreciate ya watching.

[@ts6640]

Does the same system apply to a Kentucky Bluegrass lawn (God I hope so) hahah Thanks!

[@BudgetLawns]

Not so much. Bermuda is a warm season grass compared to KBG which is cool season.

[@ts6640]

@@BudgetLawns what adjustments would you make for KBG?

[@BudgetLawns]

I would recommend finding your nearest university agriculture extension office online. They provide free calendars and lots of other useful resources. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@dukesilver3619]

Where do you suggest I set my dethatcher at?

[@BudgetLawns]

I never dethatch. Not one of my steps in this video. Thanks so much for watching.

[@dukesilver3619]

@@BudgetLawnsim a noob, first year of doing real studying. I misunderstood when you scalped with rotary and then once more with a reel? Right now I only have a rotary.

[@dukesilver3619]

@@BudgetLawnsalso, this is the video as a beginner gives me everything I need to know. I’ve watched tons over the past week and this is it. Great job.

[@BudgetLawns]

That’s ok. You don’t need a reel. Just use your rotary as low as you can go without hitting into dirt. Bermuda doesn’t need dethatched.

[@BudgetLawns]

That’s awesome. Glad it helps. Appreciate ya. 👍

[@thndr_5468]

I don't even own a home and I'm still here

[@BudgetLawns]

Appreciate you!

[@michaelrourke2182]

Do you level every year??

[@BudgetLawns]

I will likely at least topdress every year. Once it gets really smooth, that's mainly what you're doing. Until then, it's more on the leveling side. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@ROG956]

@@BudgetLawns will you topdress with sand or a compost/sand mix?

[@BudgetLawns]

Haven’t decided yet. May not this year since there are more pressing things the new lawn needs. Might do a mix of topsoil and sand next year.

[@markgomez1223]

What would you charge for this kind of work

[@BudgetLawns]

I’m not a business so I wouldn’t even know where to start for ya. I’d have to research what the market is getting and evaluate based on the lawn size among other variables. Thanks for watching.

[@shaunaw7596]

I’m a newbie to lawn care . All you really use is what was in the video ? Someone turned me on to another KZbinr who pushes “ the Andersons “. I can’t afford that stuff but man I want a beautiful lawn like yours .

[@BudgetLawns]

This is all I really use. I’ve got no reason to make it up. You don’t see any affiliate links or hear me telling you that you have to use a certain product do you? I’m just simply sharing what I do with the hopes that people will see that all this other crap they hear on KZbin is just marketing. Sure those products are likely good and work well in the lawn. But what they’re most certainly best at is making those people richer while you could have spent a lot less money on your yard and still achieved the beautiful lawn you wanted. This video is proof. Appreciate ya watching and commenting. Good luck in your new lawn journey.

[@sislertx]

U can tell u dont grow flowers...most.spring seed go.out in fall. Larksur amni poppy and about 1000 others... even perennials should be planted in fall.

[@BudgetLawns]

I don’t seed. I plant container perennials from a greenhouse. I’m getting ready to plant in a couple weeks but spring after the last frost is also a good time to plant many perennials. The best time? Maybe not…for some. A good time as well…yes. Thanks for watching.

[@DontWorryAboutItttt]

Do you want to come save my lawn? It was built in 2021 and already has moss in the yard. Its Bermuda Grass. Its a large yard as well haha. Please save me XD

[@BudgetLawns]

Do some of the things in this video and it’ll be nice in no time. It’s Bermuda. Moss is because of shade and moisture. Eliminate one or both. Thanks for watching.

[@DontWorryAboutItttt]

@@BudgetLawns Thank you! I thought about paying to have the yard taken care of but I enjoy learning and doing these things so I am going to give it my best shot this year!

[@BudgetLawns]

@DontWorryAboutItttt good luck. Happy to help along the way of if I can.

[@mounirsarhane8476]

I love how americans take care of there lawn, here in europe(belgium) are the most lawns ugly en overgrown

[@BudgetLawns]

It's a popular hobby here for sure. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@christopherburkett7502]

👍🏼

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank ya👊👊

[@oofili]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you!

[@C0R365]

Seems too chemical intensive. Is this weed killer safe for ground water? I lived in a 300 year old homestead at the foot of mountains, and the grass was relentless and required no watering and no chemicals and grew faster than I would care to mow.. 🤣 Good soil I guess. I have a new yard and it lacks compost and organic nutrients and tends to be dry.

[@BudgetLawns]

The chemicals are only recommended if needed. I haven’t used a weed killer on my lawn in 5 years. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Appreciate your feedback.

[@harperexplores9349]

Please don’t follow this if you have a cool season lawn. You don’t need to scalp your cool season lawn.

[@BudgetLawns]

My man, Harp…comin in clutch. The video says “your BERMUDA lawn” within the first 10 seconds. Not to mention the TITLE. We really need you creating videos bud. You have the potential to be the biggest lawntuber yet. Have a great Sundy.

[@harperexplores9349]

Cry me a river

[@harperexplores9349]

@@BudgetLawns the video says “the only lawn video you need” there is a whole other group of lawn people out here that need more than this minor video. Grow up and grow your Budget!

[@BudgetLawns]

Don’t project your shortcomings in paying attention to details onto other people, Harp. That’s not nice. Btw, didn’t know you were a Kswiss shoe expert too. Have fun on that mower today buddy. Check the gas level before ya head out. Don’t want you to get stranded too far from the equipment barn. 👊👊

[@williamgates2466]

Lol

[@BudgetLawns]

🤷

[@Cbv1914]

Wow… this is a beginners guide!?!?!?

[@BudgetLawns]

You obviously haven’t watched enough lawn KZbin videos. This is about as simple as it’s made. These are the basics. Appreciate ya watching. Good luck.

[@Cbv1914]

@@BudgetLawns I’m still bit of a newb and I’ve usually don’t watch stuff about Bermuda. Here in northern NJ I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Bermuda lawn, maybe down the shore but we mostly grow fescue around where I live…I’ll be sure to check out more videos as this is a different level of lawn care I didn’t know about

[@BudgetLawns]

Totally get it. I've been there before. Yes, bermuda is a different game than what you'll have in your neck of the woods. Even still, this is basic care for a bermuda lawn. I started this channel to show folks how to have a nice lawn without spending too much money or time. The motivation to do so was because so many other channels make it waaaaaay more complicated than it needs to be. Appreciate ya checking out some other videos. Have a good one!

[@dianabaskin1944]

Your video made me tired. I guess nothing worth having is easy. Wish I could make it all concrete or stone.

[@BudgetLawns]

It’s definitely a lot of work but worth it if you enjoy it. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate you.

[@randycruz2007]

Your lawn looks bad compared to your neighbors.

[@BudgetLawns]

Ok thanks.