Air8! Liquid Aeration Explained.

Air8 is a popular N-ext Product with a lot of features. This video will walk you through the concept for development and the reason it works so well. I mentioned Matt Martin in this video as well, here is a link to his video delving deeply into the active ingredients and features. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGXZY3SOqZKIq6M
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[@ceb6054]

With these products my lawn is withstanding these extended hot dry spells way better than it ever has before. I started using the biostimulants this year and have definitely noticed a huge difference in the lawn in density, color and overall health. While my neighbours lawns are struggling with the recent heat we have been experiencing here in southern BC Canada. I have been asked many times by neighbours what i am doing when im out in the yard spraying the black gold. I will absolutely be making use of these products in my yearly lawn care routine. Thank you for making these available to us diy lawn care fanatics!

[@lelandadcock3871]

I have used Air8 in my lawn for 7 months now plus all your other products. And it works fantastic!

[@Hardball25fan]

Do you foresee a need for physical Core Aeration with using this product?

[@jdrobbi]

Great stuff again, John...I'm going to need to watch this a few times to fully digest it all. Glad you are healing up from your accident. Have a great weekend!

[@TheGreenerLawn]

I love the simplified breakdowns of the products like this, John! Man, when you talk about these complex products, in terms a homeowner can grasp, its magic! I applied a heavy round last Tuesday.... Results.... Ohh Yea! John, you are the man! Thank you!

[@ryangalloway2118]

Thank you for your products, I do appreciate that you are making sure that your products are available for the DIY community.

[@EvaKarrin1]

I've used John's products and they're excellent. I recently bought a house and the soil was rock hard. I couldn't hardly get a pitchfork a few inches into the soil. A month later, I could go 10" deep without a problem. I was able to plant a raspberry garden with Air8.

[@FresYESLawnDude]

Glad you are doing better. I am interested in this Air8 and will be looking into it soon. I’m actually thinking about the whole gambit of products...we’ll see how it goes.

[@denisbrisebois7658]

Thanks John for posting another very educational video 👍.

[@rjon5624]

Dang...glad the accident wasn't any worse! Hoping your friend recovers soon. Nasty cut ...I know it hurts plus the jolt when the vehicle went in that wash. You're very knowledgeable..thanks for posting.

[@seant8120]

Thank you for your detailed explain of how this works. I will definite;y give this a try than spending to get aerating done by landscapers.

[@coreyfitzpatrick7397]

Glad to see you’re doing well.

[@hevalina]

Sir , so if I detach , broadcast spread and use the air-8 ? That’s effective ? I was going to use an over seeder from Home Depot instead of broad cast so it gets pushed into the soil.

[@shaunslawn4286]

Thanks interesting, will be looking into similar products for the UK

[@lvsv650]

Proud of the Air-8 name! Love it!

[@Explicit626Beats]

Its amazing how deep those roots got!

[@jdewing2]

Just for clarification, I’m doing a full Reno this fall. At seed down, I can spray 8oz/1000 of Air8 the same day? Can I also do full rate RGS and Humic12 with the full rate Air8 at seed down? Slit seeding and forgoing the mechanical aeration based on your video. Thanks!!!

[@andrewphillips1914]

As a chemistry major I can appreciate this explaination. 7:41to 7:53 and 8:18 to 8:32 really will nail it for newbies. Very good stuff. Love the chemistry behind this stuff. Working on making my lawn great. Thanks

[@Lawncology]

Andrew Phillips thank you so much

[@andrewphillips1914]

@@Lawncology No thank you John :-)

[@schlenbea]

MYLGA!

[@knoxcityusa]

Great video! I hope your buddy is ok! That’s too bad!

[@cxlmobileheadlightrestorat7906]

Is this safe to use by a capped well, the well is in the middle of my front lawn. Also on top of A Septic bed, is it safe there? Or would it seep into the septic bed? Same question with d-thatch

[@ezace7548]

Core Aeration had it's place back in the day, but with the scientific advancements nowadays, (Think beepers to cell phones) Core Aeration is more of a money maker than it is an effective service for a law. This is 18 years of experience talking. If you really want to benefit the lawn, and your goal is healthy turf and/or long-term customers, don't nickel and dime them for "extra" services like aeration like a few of the large national turf companies do, but give them the results they're paying for. We started using Air-8 and our guys love it. They've reported to me it's made a BIG difference. I personally noticed a difference in a day with my lawn. The science behind it is real, and at the end of the day, if you're in lawn care the #1 goal is satisfied customers at a fair price using things that work. Core Aeration while not inherently bad for a lawn, does not give you the same effect as creating a suitable environment for healthy turf and good uptake of nutrients. Lastly, I worked for a "national company" who made millions off "potash and aeration" services all the while NO change in the lawns we serviced. Spend the money on product and not a heavy hole puncher.

[@Lawncology]

look at you. thank you EZ-E for the info! Great info Sir!

[@Kiddro22]

Couldn’t of said it better. Thanks

[@jgonzo1995]

John, I’m in the starting stages of a complete renovation (just put down the roundup) of a new (to me) home in St Louis with an atrocious lawn. I have horrifyingly bad compaction (I can actually bounce a ball bearing on some spots) and am planning to till, re-grade, and amend based off the results of a soil test (at the lab as I write), followed by seeding a TTT blend in early September. I’d like to get started on a N-Ext program with my new lawn. What products should I apply during the reno, and when?

[@kenklez1634]

When I overseed in a month here what n-ext products should I immediately put down after the seed? If I’ve been using air8 then there is no need for core aeration? I just got the bio stim pack a month ago.

[@rogerball6265]

@Lawncology - How well does Air8 work on heavy clay soils?

[@jysnwlsn2000]

I'm have noticed an improvement in areas. I live in Alabama with heavy clay.

[@dillon2770]

Keep up the good work!!

[@pmp2040]

If I haven’t aerated or over seeded my yard since I have moved in to my house back in June of 2016. How quickly will I see the effects of air-8 and what schedule should I use for it? I’m in Utah at 5k feet with snow arriving typically in November. I was planning on using air-8 and mechanically aerating plus over seeding but if you suggest differently I would strongly consider that. Thanks!

[@richp5064]

Can I use air8 on just planted grass seeds...I have a few low spots that get standing water after rain...My thought process is this will make it drain better?

[@BobbyBowker]

Good video. I liked watching you on House as well.

[@WestTransformations]

Hey John, I am planning on doing a full lawn renovation on my front lawn. This week I will be applying glyphosate to kill the existing. Would you recommend using your air8 product after I kill the grass that is there before I put down seed? Would you do the core aeration or possibly both? Just looking to get the best results possible. I got Hugh quality seed from seed super store and just want to make sure I get my money’s worth. Thanks!

[@NIXXON714]

Regarding soil tests and Air-8, how long must one wait after the application to collect a sample without affecting the test? Thanks in advance!

[@johnnyutah1053]

Would it be better to put this down a week or two before overseeding this fall or at the same time I oversees?

[@edwardmiller6073]

Want to know which I should do first. I have zoysia grass and want to know if I should use DE-Thatch or Humic Acid first on the lawn.

[@johnw190]

Great product. I do have a question though. Had an ok lawn for years, then got sick for 5 years and moss ate up my backyard ad most of my front yard. Got rid of the moss and overseeded the front following Allyns program LCN. BUT THE BACKYARD is a different story. It was mostly bare dirt. I followed the same instructions from. Allyn but it's been 3 weeks and no grass at all. I found out the pH was way low, acidy and hard. In fact when water it takes not 5 minutes to puddle because it is so hard. Any suggestions regarding your products Air8 and Humic or any suggestions are welcome. Thank you very much.

[@michaelblue8942]

Would you be able to do a video showing how you would overseed and too dress a yard that doesn’t get mechanically aerated?

[@sonicbluecoupe]

I disagree with one thing you said. Mechanically poked holes do provide a couple of benefits for seed germination. It allows the seed to be protected from wildlife like birds from eating all the seed, since it’s hard for them to reach down in the hole. It also helps with seed washing away in a heavy down pour, since the seed in the hole kinda traps it there instead of floating away. It also helps with germination because seed requires soil contact along with moisture etc to sprout. Great video and it seems like an excellent product I’d like to try out.

[@djayt1215]

Honestly if you're worried about seeding , power raking is the better way to go.

[@chadfleming8234]

John, My over-seeding is coming up end of Aug as I live in Update NY just ordered my 100lbs seed . Your last vid stated no need for mech aeration if using Air 8. I am seriously considering just hammering the Air 8 overseed with Pern Rye, Milo .5lbs milo and .25lbs Starter fert. I have enough Air 8 to double dose if needed. I also have a lot of humic 12 and RGS left over Thoughts. Thanks Chad

[@vinnypinatelli221]

I just bought 4 items from your greene county line can I spray air8 and rgs tomorrow if it's hot or should I wait till fall my grass is still growing and looking good for never doing anything to it but water

[@brianb1029]

Thanks for the video. Just put in my first order of RGS and Air8, can't wait to try it out! I hope to do away with aeration completely by implementing Air8. We have such compacted red clay soils in the piedmont that not aerating will only result in seed runoff with the first rain. What you say makes sense though, I've just always been taught to do it "this way." Can Air8 be applied with RGS as a stand-alone app for really stressed/fungus ridden fescue? In temps over 90 if RGS is at 3oz/k?

[@gregmaul2982]

My backyard went mostly dormant this summer. High temps are starting to get down into the 70's now. Could I apply Air8 before watering it out of dormancy?

[@pinrainbow6994]

How and where to buy it in Canada?

[@nojok2780]

So if I use Air-8 I don’t have to change anything else I’m using ie fertilizer and etc.?

[@krusej23]

I know Air 8 is alkaline to hold solution so could it raise your soil ph over time? How much would it take to go from 7.0 to 7.5 in a 17 cec soil?

[@richardsmith1161]

Fascinating

[@koomo801]

John, I just applied some shampoo in an attempt to get my soil to take up water a little better (about 4 oz/1000 of standard baby shampoo). (A recent, rare, rainfall had the water rolling off the lawn almost immediately.) How soon can I apply your products without worrying about any adverse interactions, (if any?)? Thanks!

[@PaulsPrimeCuts]

I think I am seeing a more immediate color pop out of air8 than RGS. As far as air8 effecting soil k levels wouldn’t the potassium hydroxide drive down through the soil very quickly ? Is that how it works the caustic pot ash draging the shale though the soil?

[@Lawncology]

Paul's Prime Cuts you would see that, the RGS is a root driver and boosts the plants immunity for stress times.

[@michelledelaney4271]

Paul's Prime Cuts Paul is not just a pretty face. He got smarts too. Word on the street is that Paul taught Matt Martin all he knows about turf👍🏼👍🏼

[@PaulsPrimeCuts]

michelle delaney any street you would get the word like that from must have a pothole in it😂

[@michaelson26]

Can you use Air8 in the summer and when you lawn is turning brown?

[@_BLacKWaTeR_]

How often can /should I use this on my lawn? Can you “overdue” this product as far as frequency goes?

[@derektestorff1900]

Probably no more than twice a year, and I’d imagine you can overdue it, giving the post a maximum rate for a reason. What the effect would be idk.

[@BrodeyDoverosx]

Use it once a month. Back down to the lower rate when you notice it isn’t necessary

[@Kiddro22]

Does it need to be watered in after applying?

[@derektestorff1900]

Kiddro22 yes

[@Kiddro22]

Derek Testorff thanks! Does the application mix with water in a ortho sprayer count as enough watering in? Or do I need to run the sprinklers after for a bit?

[@shreyaroraa2234]

The linked video is not working. Would love to know more about active ingredients. Is it soluable potash doing all the magic? What are your thoughts on ammonium lauryl sulfate or magnesium sulfate which supposedly also helps loosen the compaction?

[@jeffzimmerman25]

Is there a temperature restriction? I put it down about a month ago and want to again soon. It's high 90s here in Oklahoma daily right now. Thanks!

[@Lawncology]

Go ahead. Just put a little extra water to it to get it to soak in to the soil.

[@paulrogal3367]

Will air-8 break down your pre-emergent blanket like mechanical aerating would?

[@zekereardon2074]

Can Air-8 be used in the off season specifically during winter? I am itching to get on my lawn and do someting. Air-8 along with a Humic-12 application will be very beneficial to my lawn this year. Today's date is January 18th 2021 I live in Colorado. It's been dry with little snow so far this year. I seeded 29k square feet last fall and can't wait to see the grass come back this spring and really start to grow. Thanks for your feed back, John!

[@truckin00man]

Do you recommend top dressing when overseeding then? Or will the existing grass provide that protection, cover, and assistance with keeping the seed moist? And do you recommend cutting grass shorter when overseeding if you plan to water frequently? Thanks!

[@Lawncology]

keep the seed moist and yes, existing grass will shield the seed and get in popping!

[@springrunfarm]

Fascinating. Keep up the informational vids! What do you know about Fulvics?

[@carlbird4737]

Hey buddy, Love the content just a quick question we can't get you're product here in NZ yet! (hopefully soon) but i use a humic 12 liquid on my lawn and i am just about to over seed should i use the humic 12 liquid after over seeding and then starter fert? Look forward to the reply :)

[@KCYSR]

Im new to the Air-8 Product. However, i got it along with the Bio-Stimulant pack. So far, i have laid down the RGS @ 5 Oz./1,000, the Micro Green @ 8 oz./1,000 and the Humic-12 @ 8 Oz./1,000. My question is: How long in between applications? So far, these applications have been spread out by only a few days each in the order shown here. When can i safely apply the Air-8?

[@blakefoster8244]

This may be a dumb question but is it risky to use this product on grass near trees? Could the soil loosen so much that trees become uprooted?

[@errik96]

You said air 8 is for air not soil compaction. Does any of the next products help for soil compaction? Thank you.

[@uberwebd9824]

Will the potassium hydroxide in this product increase the soil PH ?

[@full_metal2452]

Central Nebraska with Kentucky Bluegrass lawn for reference. I put down Air8 in the spring. Ran bio stims all through season. My question is when is the proper time to put down in the late summer/fall? Is it when the hot temps are gone and the grass is pushing hard again now that it's cooler? Love your content keep it up 👍

[@Lawncology]

now that its cooling down, go for it. 8/15-9/1 is good time to get tht app down witht he final being in late october

[@full_metal2452]

@@Lawncology Glad to hear because I threw down a Air8, Humic12, RGS cocktail last night and just needed reassuring 😉

[@icemanrrc]

When I look at the label on Air-8 and RGS, the ingredients look extremely similar. The only difference I saw is that RGS also contains kelp, but Air-8 contains a little more potash. Other than that, they appear to be the same product. Can you elaborate on the differences and why someone would need to buy both?

[@EKBBQ2358]

I've asked this myself. Still trying to find the proof that keeps being said they show not just talk about.

[@aliciawoods2545]

Will using air 8 cause any adverse effects like yellowing or wilting to my kbb/rye fescue mix that we have here in western colorado? Does it work with clay soil? How many times does it need to be applied per growing season?

[@Lawncology]

If you apply when it’s hot at low volume and dont water in, you can dry the grass. Clay soil? Absolutely. Apps per season depend on how bad your compaction is. 2x is pretty standard

[@Jeppedy]

Understanding there is humic acid in Air8, but knowing my lawn has not received much but "regular old Scotts annual program", can I/should I add additional humic to my Air8 and RGS this season, just to give a strong start to things?

[@Lawncology]

Jeffrey Herr if you run the program. You will get good doses of Humics through the season, f you have it on hand, it will only speed up the betterment of the soil. Feel free to apply it with any app

[@imlon2]

Will this help with gumbo as well?

[@rbljackson]

John.....I can shoot a hole in your theory! I had to seed a helicopter landing pad area last year for a hospital that was only about half grass (due to the constant taking off/landing), the helicopter caused the topsoil to blow out and left behind large areas of bare dirt that wouldn't fill in. I core aerated, and slicer seeded the WHOLE area. By poor timing/bad luck, just as I finished the seeding job, the helicopter came in for a landing before I could water in the seed. Well, 4 weeks later, the only germination was in the core aeration holes...LOL...the rest of the seed got blown out from the helicopter....so there is always that one exception to the rules I guess....LOL. Just a funny story I thought you might enjoy. Side note...in about 3 weeks I plan to do it again this year and hopefully fill in the remaining areas. its all bermuda, so going to run heavy fert this year on it also to help spread it into the bare areas as much as possible. I avoided using pre em in the bare areas,and have already hit the whole property with a shot of RGS and Air-8 and starter fertilizer.

[@Lawncology]

That’s a great story and very true point. Last year I put out a video of natural seeding vs planting and when an aerator or alive seeder would be needed. Basically, if there is coverage of any type, sees can typically be dropped as it is naturally. But is the straw is barren, or needs to be under ground!

[@kevinstewart3778]

I'm going LCN on that ass. Aerate, overseed, and Air-8. Then I plan to follow it up with a steady dose of N-ext products until Halloween domination ends. They have been working great so far. I've been battling lawn disease because of Creeping Bentgrass. I'm going D-thatch this weekend and starting my tenacity program. Thanks John for the videos. Very interesting and plus you remind me of a kid I went to school with. LOL.

[@Mikeoz196]

So in lieu of skipping mechanical aeration.. what would you recommend to improve seed to soil contact when overseeding to increase germination rates? The concern is some level of "disturbance" is required to the soil to improve seed to soil contact or else you're just feeding the birds. On that note, is annual overseeding even necessary or a good idea in areas with thick turf? Maybe it can be done every other year instead for thick turf and of course spot seeding thinner areas? I gotta say I'm not sure exactly which product is "working," but my soil sure seems to show improvements and less compaction this year over last, with the big change being using the GCF products this year.

[@Lawncology]

Your seed will drop down to a level it can germinate and only requires moisture and “shade” to grow. A seed that falls in natural circumstances has no help getting to the soil yet a plant is born. Now, I don’t know that you “have to” over seed, it’s common due to the summer stress of fescue. Not everyone overseeds, and I don’t have an opinion either way, but typically if you have irrigation and good density... what’s the point of over seeding a perennial grass?

[@freethinker3161]

I love your vids bro. I like the long vids by the way. Great info.

[@Lawncology]

freethinker3161 thanks boss. One of my struggles has been getting them short!

[@tomwallis722]

I had planned to do a core aeration this fall in conjunction with your products. So would you recommend doing this in lieu of core aeration or in addition to?

[@Lawncology]

Tom Wallis not needed, but it’s all up to you. We have seen no difference in germination rates and times with doing the two in conjunction or doing Air8 by itself

[@markmaccione6757]

Thank u so much for clearing up aerating in this vid. I’ve been on the fence about core aerating this year simply because I’m not convinced that it is needed with overseeding. I do have a question for u, what about slit seeding and using Air8 together? Seems like a better combo for success to me. That’s my plan here in about 4 weeks or so. Once again thank u for all the knowledge and info u provide John! Always enlightening to say the least.

[@Lawncology]

Mark Maccione slit seeding is magnificent. Go for it and hit it with Air8 or RGS immediately

[@jruss9109]

Mark Maccione should work great, that's their same plan I have to except I'm going to add humic and rgs as well with milo and a starter fert

[@maltedbarley1]

Nothing beats slit seeding for germination percentage vigor and overall success

[@DevonRegan]

Can Air8 be applied in Summer in MA? I'm doing my first overseed this fall. I see the label says fall but wonder if it could be used early to jump start the soil a bit and then also apply when seeding later.

[@Lawncology]

Devon Regan of course! Go for it now!

[@DevonRegan]

awesome!

[@weeeves]

How soon after applying Air8 can I overseed? Other liquid aeration products say to wait at least 1 month, but they have a different formula.

[@worldpeace5853]

weeeves I see that lawn aerator in amazon in the comments section says you can seed anytime. BTW did you figure out the answer in case of air 8?

[@whatthewhat11]

Core aeration is recommended along with overseeding not because the holes encourage germination, but because the best time to perform each is during the growing season, ideally fall but also spring for cool season grass. Golf courses fill aeration holes with sand for a completely different reason than a home owner would. A home owner would fill with soil or compost to incorporate nutrients and OM into the existing soil. On the other hand, golf greens are primarily sand for drainage purposes yes, but mainly to maintain firmness and the slopes of the green through constant foot traffic, mowing etc. because sand does not compact like soil does. Without regular sand topdressing, OM would accumulate and create a soft mushy surface. Golf courses will frequently top dress with sand, not just with aeration either.

[@Lawncology]

+whatthewhat11 that is absolutely correct. Firmness is your friend, OM buildup in dwarf grasses is not.

[@stang55]

Doesn’t mechanical aeration help with soil compaction though?

[@davidrudd2891]

I’ve typically thought that an extra bonus of mechanical aeration was to help promote seed-to-soil contact for improved germination rates. Without mechanical aeration, would Dthatch be of any benefit to “expose” more dirt? If so, how long before overseeding would you recommend putting it down?

[@americantroy77]

David Rudd I wish you got an answer that’s a good question

[@djayt1215]

If you're going to overseed just use a mechanical dethatcher, and use the back of a leaf rake to work the seed down. You don't have to worry about washout as the grass that is currently there will protect the seed

[@rickyperezjr2234]

I noticed when you mix the air 8 with iron it leaves the grass with a brown tint is that normal? Does it go away when you water?

[@YoMamaBoyfriend007]

The Air 8 should be watered in and washed off the grass. Needs to be in the soil.

[@rgroen]

Hi John. I was at your class during the solutions conference in Tampa. Some questions about the application process. How often do you apply it? Same as a core aeration or more often? I believe you use 6oz per 1000 sq feet but in how much water is it mixed with? Whats the best way to apply it, back pack or spray tank? Can it be mixed with other products such as liquid weed control or Liquid Grub treatments such as nematodes?

[@Lawncology]

Richard Groen hey Richard, shoot me an email [e-mail]. 1) no limit, 2x is average. 2)6 ounces is standard rate, backpack or spray tank, minimum dilution is 7:1 3) mixes with anything but surfactants. Great to apply with insecticides

[@RebelStateSovereign]

Came back and watched this video again, and noticed I didn’t comment before, sorry, best wishes

[@DK-pr9ny]

Great info John! Get some dethatch on that turf lol.

[@Lawncology]

D K you know what’s cool about that turf? It get mowed with a reel mower every two weeks with no mulching ability. It’s cycling the clipping extremely quick. It gets 3-4” mowed off every time.

[@willardburm889]

Can you mix liquid fertilizer with the product in the same application process

[@Lawncology]

Yes

[@GregAspenson]

Liquid Aeration is a.....wesome! Thanks for the great product John. Was a skeptic before I bought the biostimulant pack. My first year using the products and I've had great results. Will be buying another pack for next year. I have granular for N and K that I will be using. Do you still suggest the bio-pack or another combination? I realize this is probably a "that depends" question.

[@Lawncology]

Awesome!

[@thelawnrookie1162]

You said that Humic‘ work best when you combine them with something else. So I shouldn’t apply Humic 12 to my lawn by itself?

[@Lawncology]

its perfect to apply by itself, it takes on the other input to make them more efficient, but humic does this with soil minerals too.

[@jonboysprowash7845]

I applied air8 and then had a rain come an hour later. Will I be good with it or need to spray again? Thanks

[@dumptruckintruthduke]

It's supposed to be watered in so I imagine you're good

[@jonboysprowash7845]

Brandon Clark thanks👍

[@benharrison1069]

Just to make sure I understand you correctly, John, are you saying that if you use Air-8 on your lawn as instructed on the bottle's label that mechanical core aeration is unnecessary? Is this true after just the first app or do you need several applications of Air-8 to be equivalent? I, like many other people, will be seeding/overseeding this fall and I am trying to understand what works and not duplicate my efforts. Thanks for your greats videos and advice, John.

[@ajmarketer]

Connor Ward still does plug aeration. He has the best yard on KZbin IMO so might be worth giving his channel a look. People frequently come up to him at his residence and ask if his lawn is real. It's become somewhat of a tourist attraction. I like his videos. Very informative.

[@benharrison1069]

@@ajmarketer I have seen Connor Ward's channel and yard. While some may think he has a nice yard, I prefer a different look in my yard. Connor cuts his lawn very short (with a reel mower) and does spend a lot of time in his yard. The difference is that he does not use any N-ext products, specifically Air-8, which is what my question to John Perry was about and if using Air-8 would substitute for mechanical aeration.

[@johnames6430]

So let me play devil's advocate, why do golf courses do mechanical aeration then? Why not mix their own humic and kelp really cheap and use that? It would save them a lot of money vs hiring a crew to aerate, and also the high cost of those professional sized aeration machines.

[@drewmeyerhoeffer467]

@@johnames6430: Because it is a fairly new concept and is still being researched and studied....by/at golf courses ironically.

[@djayt1215]

@@johnames6430 honestly hiring a crew to plug aerate is probably cheaper than creating a properitary blend and applying enough of the product

[@felipelabomba848]

I wonder what it would look like with Oklahoma red clay?

[@WEALRO]

Cool shirt man

[@grwill6565]

I need your opinion on what I'm using. I've created a concentrate that's 3% humic/fulvic/kelp, along with a 2.5% solution of 70 amino acids, with the addition of enzymes and yucca, for organic maintenance, and drought tolerance. This is a pretty tame solution by percentage, but I apply every seven to ten days. I started this project at the beginning of August, and will continue through November. My grass and soil are showing small signs of improvement after five applications (might be my imagination/wishful thinking). I'm getting ready to over seed next week. Do you really think I don't need to aerated? Thanks for any advice...Greg

[@Lawncology]

grwhite6565 are you using my products in this formulation or are you creating a solution yourself From other items?

[@grwill6565]

@@Lawncology I'm using products that are from a different company. Basically, buy humic/fulvic/kelp, amino acids, and enzymes/yucca in bulk. I find that making my own products connects me better to the process, and it's much less expensive than Green County (no offense). I'm just interested in your opinion, because I'm getting older, and despise getting beat up every fall by the aerator. BTW, your Dial and Spray tutorial was how I found you. Best explanation of the product online. Not here to offend. Just value your opinion.

[@store4books]

Matt's video is excellent. Explains everything and since I've been trying to find Air-8 for homeowners. Does anyone know where to buy this affordably? GCI's site has large amounts for $105. I just need a gallon or two. Thank you for showing the results of Air-8 underground. First video I've seen that has shown true results.

[@effequalsma861]

They sell 2 and 4 packs of the N-EXT products where you can choose. Air-8 is only $25 per gallon. Lawn care nut and GCI have the packs.

[@tonybowman32]

Can I use air-8 if soil temps are below 50 degrees?

[@Lawncology]

Tony Bowman for sure. It will hang out until water pushes it into the ground and will go to work as the turf begins to grow

[@CliffWarren]

Has anyone used this for a garden space? Do you think it would help? I grow these things as shown in my profile picture, and aerated soil is what we want.

[@stanleyhutchcraft7986]

Very good I personally like the 3point hitch with seed attachment by first products great for over seed or seeding new yard. No plugs to mess with.

[@springguntunes]

How often should I apply this to a clay soil lawn? Foothills/Piedmont North Carolina. Near Peat Denny.

[@Lawncology]

3 times a year would be ideal. May, June, August.

[@springguntunes]

Thank you.

[@dennispage5333]

My next question answered Thanks. ,

[@samanthatolman2785]

Lawncology... can you do it more than that? If I’m irrigating can I do it monthly?

[@Cards-In-The-Closet]

Is there anything that you can recommend that is more affordable for those that can't afford over $100 a bottle? Thanks!

[@Lawncology]

CentexBuzz01 I do t m ow what you’re buying at 100.00 a bottle, we sell cases of 4 or 5 gallons for that price. Perhaps start here!

[@Cards-In-The-Closet]

@@Lawncology THanks for the fast reply! I guess I'm only finding it in 5gal. or 2- 2.5 gal for purchase. Do you have a link for a smaller bottle? Thanks again!

[@Lawncology]

CentexBuzz01 This is the 4x1 gallon biostim pack: yardmastery.com/collections/best-selling/products/bio-stimulant

[@dennispage5333]

John, I have never seen soil look like that is Utah. How far from Riverton? Thanks and I will have a great weekend, My products were delivered today , RGS, D-THATCH , AIR-8

[@Lawncology]

Dennis Page hey Dennis, this is in park city! I’m pretty proud of it 😁

[@dennispage5333]

You should be, I have 30000 ft that I already dominate. will try to take it to next level. big weekend with pictures, No N put down only d-thatch ,RGS, AIR-8. Tks D

[@kingkon164]

I know it's 4 years later but I hope you are good.

[@Lawncology]

Excellent

[@samuelasamoah6906]

There's this controversy about alkaline products and disturbance of the pre-emergent herbicide barrier, since Air-8 is high alkaline, i want to know if it's going to affect the pre-emergent barrier?( i think if there's anyone suitable to answer this question,it would be you)

[@Lawncology]

We’ve actually had this conversation at a few of my events. In a SOLUTION (tank mix) breakdown is possible if left too long. Aside from that, the rate on the the ground is so low, you don’t have the same long term possible breakdown issues. Pros run air8 and pre-m every year.

[@samuelasamoah6906]

@@Lawncology thanks john

[@cwhatmexy4926]

How quickly do you see results with the Air 8 and other Next products?

[@Lawncology]

CWhatMexy !! Fast. Turf health responds quickly. Soil build through the season

[@gonoles6057]

I have a Hybrid Bermuda lawn, can you tell me how often I should be applying Air8, RGS, Humic 12, and Micro Greene. FYI it is 108 degrees here today, if that matters.

[@Lawncology]

Kevin Trippel that’s hot. Super hot! Apply humic12 and MicroGreene now, September hit air8, October RGS

[@gonoles6057]

hahaha you're telling me. How often should I apply MicroGreene and Humic 12? monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly?

[@Lawncology]

Kevin Trippel those are your mid season products. You can go back and forth June July and August. I like a different product every month. Keeps building health without overloading.

[@gonoles6057]

Lawncology awesome thanks for the help!

[@michelledelaney4271]

Lawncology would this schedule apply to a cool season mix lawn in PA as well?

[@LawnDad]

Nice informative video. I like the bell sound to let me know it’s real. Lol This year I plan to just Air8 and not manually core aerate as I have every Fall for the past 7 years with overseeding. I know the LCN and Pete from GCI Turf still promotes core aeration with Air8. Now, will a combo of both be even more beneficial or will Air8 alone achieve the same results? I always understood manually core aerating created a better seed to soil contact as Air8 can not do but you are saying it’s not needed at all (even for air flow), correct?

[@dennisoh8179]

Hello, does air8 affect the chemical barrier of pre-emergent?

[@Lawncology]

Dennis Oh well, that’s kind of a misnomer. There isn’t a “barrier” that’s formed, it’s residual chemical that prohibits cell division. The reason we don’t mechanically aerate is that you expose parts of the soil profile where weed seeds can get. So, no effect on preemergent whatsoever with Air8

[@dennisoh8179]

Lawncology thank you!

[@WEALRO]

You gotta go do a video with jtlk , youth needs direction and praise.

[@WEALRO]

Good kid he'll go far

[@WEALRO]

Live stream Q & A soon

[@nickyaw514]

I believe I have heard you say but I’m not sure. What’s better to over seed with KBG, tall fescue or rye? Also is it better to apply air8 before or after seeding