Bermudagrass SCALP Overseed with RYEGRASS

[@UncleDonDon]

Low country SC here....... I think I broke out into hives watching you stress this 60 day old grass.

[@GCITurf]

Bah ha ha ha...yeah i figured someone other than me would get nervous! LOL

[@UncleDonDon]

@@GCITurf already looking forward to seeing the scalp in the spring. Then watch that bermuda explode. If you keep it reel low, will you use greens grade fertilizer? It will get down better.

[@timross9554]

Absolutely loving that new microphone. Even with all that traffic running by and you walking away the sound is still perfect!! Of course right after I make the mic comment it decides to go all haywire

[@crashgilliam5983]

Thanks Pete. I just wished you would have talked more about the KGB/Bluemuda part. It was very Rye heavy. Bluemuda is designed to have year round green without having to continually overseed, thereby reducing maintenance. I’d love to hear your talk about it more!

[@Lej]

I watch a lot of KZbin... and I just got my first house. I have been watching hours & hours of KZbin videos on grass, and you have a video on everything I've been curious about. You do all the testing/experimenting that we want to see, like Rye over NEW (first season) Bermuda.. You explain everything so well, and show the process with great detail. Looking forward to more great content! ... My current yard is common bermuda, and I made the mistake of overseeding a few areas with bermuda seed from Lowes (Pennington) and the color is slightly different (It is yellowish green vs. the older blue green). Iron seemed to make it match a little better, but I am hoping as it matures, it will start to blend in a little better.. Otherwise, I may just overseed the entire lawn with that same seed to make it more of a uniform color. Any ideas on that? Also I am still searching for the follow up video on this to see the results of the Bermuda coming back up

[@lilTryhard]

Never thought I would see someone from the Apex legends side of youtube here. Good on you for being willing to touch grass lmao!

[@lilTryhard]

Also you don't want to use bermuda grass seed from big box stores if you're trying to cut it low like a golf course. Those varieties are coarse and grow like weeds. You want something along the lines of a hybrid like princess 77, something with a fine grass blade so it feels soft underfoot.

[@clemon4570]

The new mic is great. No more road noise

[@JairusJ]

I was going to sey same thing

[@cedricthompson9095]

Me too lol

[@Pdpawlak]

Got my TTTF in the mail today. Two more weeks and the renovation begins. Can’t wait to see the results

[@matthewvitta5900]

Man I can’t believe you’re already over-seeding already. The summer flew by. Guess that happens when your busy. The project is looking great Pete.

[@musselmanmedia5236]

the mic u got is helping so much

[@BennyViola]

Man Pete, I wish you lived in Michigan. I would love to pay for your services. I have not had much success with the big name companies and have found that what i learned from you has exceeded the knowledge of the people that service my yard. Next year i will be taking back control of my turf and will have to review hours of your videos to make sure i "do the right thing" oh, i'm a Kentucky blue guy and will be ordering some seed from you here in the coming weeks. I just have to make sure i am in the clear after my last Nitrogen application. Thanks again for everything and keep on keeping on brotha and God bless.

[@blakeallen4194]

I live in Arkansas. I started last year overseeding with rye grass. Looked great while the bermuda was dormant but like Pete said, bermuda had some spots that didn't wake up too good. Those spots took a little longer, a couple of good soaking rains and a couple applications of fertilizer to fully fill in nicely.

[@evergreenoutdoorservices]

Do you think adding in some top soil mixed with compost on the bare areas would be a good soulution? I am thinking of overseeding some Bermuda lawns I service but I am concerned of this when spring time starts. Pairing it with some humic and starter fert will help too I think, Any thoughts?

[@MHL1528]

Which variety of rye grass did you ended up purchasing and application rate? I assume you have Bermuda grass for the hot months.

[@blakeallen4194]

I just used annual rye that I got from Sutherlands in a 50lb bag. I over seed 10,000sq. 1st year I done this I used 5lbs per 1,000 sqft and past couple years I used 10lbs per 1,000 sqf. 10lbs per thousand gets a little thick and makes the Bermuda not come back as good. This year when I overseed I'm going back to 5lbs

[@blakeallen4194]

I've been using pete moss mixed with a bit of seed and fertilizer in areas that don't fill in good and on bare areas seems to help some.

[@cjzx325]

I'm thankful that you have the cojones to do these types of experiments and show us the results. That Bermuda is looking dang good Pete. How many golfers have you had to run off already? 😁 Have a great Labor Day weekend.

[@erinpackard9768]

Pete your work ethic is AMAZING!! No idea how you find the time to do what you do!! The shop and ALL the projects at your house and add in videos/editing oh and emails.

[@waltvancourt5052]

Augusta national does something like that for the masters golf tournament in april. Pushed back the the start date this year, waiting to see what and how the course looks this year.

[@92boostedh22]

Sweet Jesus! You grow some pretty Bermuda. But that Allett though. That’s a dream machine right there! Can’t wait to see how the Blue-muda works long term.

[@paulanderson196]

Now that is a big mower, lawn is looking great

[@mikesmith1790]

That scalppopotumus struck again! Looks great Pete! That new mic is insane too by the way!

[@littlefinkle7757]

Bermuda is king LOL! Thanks Pete been looking forward to this!

[@vinnypinatelli221]

Man it is nice great video man and cant wait for the next one my brother

[@nataliestanley4735]

Hey Pete I live in Thomasville right down the road from you. I really love your fescue yard it’s by far the best I’ve ever seen. If I’d had the $$$$ I’d definitely would have bought that for my renovation I’m doing now. But like a dummy I’m doing what you just said not to. I have PR that I’m putting in after I do my irrigation today. Do you think with enough humic and water and micros it would stand a chance in the summer.

[@l9ikjam]

I put plenty of stuff on my lawn and kept it watered. As long as the temperature was over 90 degrees, the rye grass stayed brown.its been in the 80's for over a week. I put some fertilizer and ironite down a few days ago. My lawn is looking a lot greener. The temperature will be over 90 degrees this week. Im pretty sure the rye grass will turn brown again. I like it because it germinated in 5 to 7 days, but will not put it back in my lawn

[@firework25]

Here in Columbia, SC overseeding rye grass in a bermuda yard will set your spring green up back by 90 days easy and the rye will hang around until the mid 80 degree temps

[@JM-yx1lm]

Yep thats why you gotta use a herbicide to kill off all rye grass early.

[@littlefinkle7757]

That's what glyphosate is for. Spray it and Resolute as pre emergent when temps get to 50 degrees!

[@JM-yx1lm]

@@littlefinkle7757 what?! No way!! Bermuda never really goes fully dormant. If you dig down into the thatch you will find some green and would kill the bermuda dead wherever you spray it. Don't use glyphosate. Use something that is selective for bermuda to kill rye.

[@robertriley949]

J M what do you use to kill off your rye?

[@jadesportster]

Your mic is AMAZING Pete

[@Jimmyjam241]

Looking forward to this series. Here in AZ, we will start the scalping and rye grass prep.

[@dws114]

Looking forward to seeing you try the bluemuda! I've been reading up on it and mulling it over.

[@timwallace8126]

Pete, when you mow with a reel mower it lays the grass blades over in the direction of travel, hence how it stripes, if you mow back up that stripe you just came down it gives a far more accurate and clean cut than going in the same direction over and over, which lays the grass blade over and mat the grass over, not giving a clean, “scissor like” cut

[@efashho3179]

That GCI Rye is gonna be 🔥🔥🔥

[@Th3MagicBullet]

Terrific video. I put down TTTF here in Charlotte but I have some bare spots. I’m going to throw some rye on those for a green winter. Wondering if I need to aerate those bare areas? I’m going to use a hand aerator

[@andrewp.619]

I love overseeding my bermuda. I’m in Southern California and usually spray it out in early May. This year, I waited till June with our mild Spring. I usually overseed Oct. 1st

[@robertriley949]

I’m in southern cal too...what do u use to kill off the rye in early may?

[@andrewp.619]

Robert Riley, Certainty.

[@SunnyBermuda]

🌞Love to see that *Bermuda!!* Why did you do a second pass with the Ventrac instead of the Allett? Speed? Enjoyment?

[@wayneessar7489]

8.20 he explains why.

[@SunnyBermuda]

Wayne Essar Yeah, saw that on my second watch after kids went to bed. 😂 That thing is fast! Thanks! 👍

[@mattlynn6157]

Pete, this may not be your mic issue but a suggestion..... Running audio at church we learned that the wireless mics don’t like the average over the counter batteries... even the extreme or lithium etc. They would hum or buzz or just not work through a while service. So We buy out batteries at a battery shop and use “Duracell procell”. And no matter what we put new ones in each week. Just a thought.

[@GCITurf]

got it!

[@JonsDailyHustle]

Always love watching the ventrac in action...one of these days I'm gonna get me one 🙏🙏🙏

[@xraydesigns3880]

Yea Pete I overseeded my bermuda with annual rye grass 2018 fall and in spring of 2019 some of my bermuda was bald. I transfer plugs and fertilize heave and it all bounced back within weeks.

[@BugsyBarboza]

Perennial is better from what I understand. And spray it to kill it in march

[@royjones59344]

Hey Pete I think you should stick with the Fescue and KBG this Bermuda is suboptimal. Your lawn looks much better than ths. Love your videos.

[@brandonhyden9454]

Prep and overseeding. Love it. Waiting on result.

[@grandcelebration2233]

Love your videos Pete. My wife calls you RePete because the number of times you repeat yourself. She says this video could have been 5 mins instead of 17 mins if you didn't keep repeating yourself. I said she said this video could have been 5 mins RePete ... 😂

[@raphymartinez]

The one I’ve been waiting for!

[@l9ikjam]

I Overfeeded my blue grass with rye. When the temperature hits 90 and up, the rye grass starts to turn brown. Made my lawn look like crap this summer. Im sticking with blue grass for now on

[@Dream25_]

What kind of luck would I have Scalping/Dethatching/Aerating the Bermuda spots in my yard and overseeding with Tall Fescue this fall? I've got some really healthy fescue in big portions but I'm trying to get rid of the Bermuda that's left.

[@larryvanhorn5856]

Hey Pete ! I am in central Alabama. I like the idea of overseeding my bermuda with Ryegrass. I have "restored" my bermuda lawn this past growing season. I have applied pre-emergent a couple of times through the spring and summer. How long should I wait after pre-emergent application to plant ryegrass?

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Can't wait to see how that PRG greens up. 👍👊

[@bryans5339]

We’ve cleared 5-10 acres. It’s all loose soil right now. Would you do 100 %Ryegrass for erosion control? North Alabama.

[@mattcartwright8272]

Just come across your channel - love your presentation style, accent and all the great information. Which state are you in?

[@1960Murf]

North Carolina. Greensboro area.

[@mattcartwright8272]

@@1960Murf Gotcha - I'm from England but toured NC State last summer - I thought his accent sounded familiar. Fantastic place, can't wait to go back.

[@Joshua.McNabb]

60 days? Feels like you just planted this yesterday! Alph and his buddies really took off this year. I’m sure they’ll be just fine next spring 😂

[@btrook1981]

How will you ensure seed to soil contact? Slit seed? Aerate? Both? Will you top dress with anything?

[@GCITurf]

dethatch it in the next vid

[@ohmeingott13]

Y'all are not too far from me in NC I'm in wf when should I be scalping and over seeding? My sod is on its second year and should I rent a aerator machine? My yard is best in neighborhood but I really need to level. It's only about 5k sqft so I was thinking scalp, aerate, clean up plugs (stupid compacted clay) overseed with rye grass and then put down a top dressing of peat moss. I was thinking of starting that at the end of September

[@stevesedgwick5789]

You have plenty of attachments for the Ventrac. Really good machine. Never seen one in the UK.

[@jpn8959]

Those were some sweet action shots of the Ventrac doing its thing.

[@LawnPusher]

Excellent. Can't wait to see the whole process. PITTL!

[@holylandfan3275]

GCI Turf: New product...GRASS PAINT. 😂😂😂 I can actually SEE that happening!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@drakechampion4064]

I normally overseed with annual ryegrass. Is it better to overseed with perennial ryegrass? I was always afraid the perennial ryegrass would damage the bermuda more because some of it will come back the next year. My other reason for using annual ryegrass is its price compared to perennial. What are your thoughts? Thanks

[@bryans5339]

I had one more question. I have 5-10 acres of loose soil here in north Al. This fall could I broadcast 50/50 tall fescue and perennial ryegrass and expect the fescue to come up this next summer?

[@matthewhoffman9242]

Is there a good shade grass for under cedar trees? Just curious, when it gets real dry it tends to get dusty mowing under the cedars and was wondering what I could do to fix it

[@JM-yx1lm]

Zoysia seems to be the most shade tolerant and can be matched to either st aug or bermuda. Best thing would be to try to thin out the center of the tree.

[@pablitoramos10]

Hey Pete. I hope you are doing well. Do you think I can do the same process on my zoysia grass? Also in the next season would zoysia choke rye grass or both grass would stay fine? That is one of my biggest question. Thank you. God bless you!!

[@Rkelz9749]

Welp had to get basin boxes...drainage horrible.... seed done washed away.... finally found a way to fix my issues... hey Pete drop a video on basin boxes.....thanks

[@russellwatkins4261]

My dad used to plant rye in the garden in the winter for cover crop then till it under in the spring

[@reelsroses3268]

Did you get the Verticut Cartridge for your Allett? With a warm season grass you should really use it 3-4 times a year.

[@Newb00tgoofin]

Saturday morning is complete with Pete!

[@orthodoc22]

I’ve considered over seeding my zoysia lawn with rye grass but was always worried about not being able to put down a pre-emergent and having an outbreak of poa annua or some other winter weeds as a result. Can you comment on this or maybe address it in a future video?

[@Turfscaper]

The grass that becomes our friend in the winter.

[@bwr3rd]

Hey, Pete. Did you consider using annual ryegrass instead so you wouldn't have to kill off the perennial ryegrass next spring?

[@D-Allen]

I was wondering the same thing and was going to bring it up myself until I came across your post. Hopefully Pete will get back to us with an answer. He said he is really busy this time of year.

[@KforConstant]

Have you thought about putting in a concrete border around the border of the Bermuda grass to have a cleaner transition?

[@jeffadams3277]

Just aerated this morning and overseeded with the GCI bluegrass seed. I used xstart for fertilizer. How long until I can throw down carbon x?

[@ScriptureToday]

What is the best way to prevent poa grass in a Bermuda lawn? I’ve tried the pre-emergents that the home centers sell to no avail.

[@cptbimes1]

Hey Pete, do you ever do any centipede grass experimentation? My curious mind wants to see. God bless.

[@klaindunn]

At the end there were you're talking in yard, what are those plants in front you?

[@Legendary_UA]

I was just watching the footprints on that Bermuda. I'd love to have that turf.

[@GCITurf]

just make SURE you actually want it...once you go bermuda it is hard to go back

[@fredkerzic2568]

Great channel! What’s the best lawnmower and height for zoysia in south Texas?

[@dskrpncs]

How do you expect to get seed to soil contact when you are putting all of that cut grass back on the lawn?

[@clintonemmert5184]

Witch one comes up faster? Rye, or Kentucky blue grass.

[@dylan8285]

Did you spray any PGR or what reel low dad did was tenacity when he did bluemuda to stunt the Bermuda until the kbg came in

[@kbgking7921]

You guys think Bermuda, TTTF and KBG can get along in Cincinnati??? I think the TTTF will be a problem until the kbg or Bermuda takes over. Any thoughts from anyone

[@rooster3019]

Pete; I do not do Bermuda intentionally although the wire grass is my major weed and may be my turf as it wins the battle. That aside, I thought it was ANNUAL rye grass that one could plant in the early fall to cover the coco mat of Bermuda and that annual rye dies naturally in late spring. Perainial rye is a common pasture grass and hay grass here and believe you me it gets hot here too. Many 90 degree days, some in 100+ and even now more 90's to come. It seems unproductive to poison the rye and sicken the Bermuda in the late Spring. Can you compare/contrast perainial and annual rye. Dad called annual rye "Grow on a door knob grass.

[@GCITurf]

this perennial rye is a turf type....10x darker green than annual

[@littlefinkle7757]

You dont sicken the Bermuda in late spring, as soon as temps reach 50 degrees and before Bermuda green up starts. spray glyphosate to kill rye and do a pre emerge treatment

[@cynicaltexan9639]

I live in Texas, what should I oversees my Bermuda with?

[@ericnoland6466]

Pete, are you going to chemically transition the ryegrass out of the fescue in the spring? I have tried MSM/Manor herbicide before with decent results.

[@Homegardener55]

Would you recommend cutting real low for a cool season grass overseed

[@Matt_Funk]

Out of curiosity what will you end up killing the rye off with?

[@littlefinkle7757]

Probably glyphosate

[@Matt_Funk]

You say that but wouldn’t that harm the Bermuda? Or does it not matter because it’s dormant?

[@jpn8959]

@@Matt_Funk- you got it right, doesn't hurt it when it's dormant!

[@BV-pd5iz]

MSM most likely

[@jamiegreene3873]

What kind of trees are those in your yard? The “Christmas tree” ones.

[@andrewp.619]

Those are cryptomeria.

[@k.lamareyev4418]

My neighbor 2 houses down has princess 77 with rye he over seeds his rye every October. He said that he never have to overseed his bermuda but his rye gets choked out every year.

[@Lumpygrits76]

Just ordered 100 pounds of the tall fescue. Wondering how long it usually takes to be shipped.

[@thejarrod123]

Super fast!

[@robczarnik2319]

Where are u located I’m in Georgia when can I do this

[@jhj7098]

He’s near Greensboro, NC

[@robgeach8105]

in GA 7b first of October is where nice bermuda lawns start to lose a little green. I've had bermuda lawns that didn't go completely brown paper bag mode until thanksgiving, but between october and november is where they start to turn. also depends on when the first frost happens and how severe it is, but that's also usually not until between halloween and thanksgiving. As far as I'm concerned September is still summer.

[@MrFergusonLawn]

Hey I have that shirt :) Love it too! Need more of them

[@lawncaremonster1024]

Please tell me the name of the bush you are about to prune!

[@ze_german2921]

Do I need a reel mower for Bermuda? I just purchased a $8k wright stand up mower. 😢

[@GCITurf]

I don’t think you “need” one but a reel mower produces a much higher quality of cut on Bermuda than a wright will.

[@mc-sp8zr]

Ryegrass: "You could almost throw it on a rock and water it" Boy you ain't kidding... It's was a great grass to use my first year owning a house, that stuff grew damn near instantly.

[@Life-ch8rj]

Admitt it! It’s nice walking on short grass 😶 I had to come back on after hearing one of the downfall is it goes dormant 😱

[@stevewilley5185]

Pete can easily walk through his office lawn. He has to labor to walk across his home lawn. He won't admit that but 4.5" cut heavily fertilized tall fescue is useless for kids and even adults to spend much time playing on imo.

[@daydreamdesign]

Great video!

[@BugsyBarboza]

Pete you need to come out with a perennial rye grass seed.... hard to beat champion gq but it’d be interesting.

[@103eaglecrest]

Link in the description above

[@BugsyBarboza]

103eaglecrest thanks. Didn’t realize that, $140 a bag is very expensive though. I heard it been real hard to get this year so maybe that’s why.

[@garrisonfamilyalbum3901]

300 views in 10 minutes at 07:10 on Saturday morning. Glory be to God

[@Suuuuhhhbruh0120]

Hey Pete. I'm trying to get quotes for that ABI Force. Having a hard time getting a cost. If you don't mind what do they run?

[@carpentrylover145]

I like my lawn "white" in the winter. 😅👍

[@britanyhill1181]

Hey there. Is there a way to contact you. My husband watches your videos all day and all night. Do you do any one on one training? If so please give me a way to connect with you. I would love to surprise him and meet with you. He has had his own lawn care company for the last 2 plus years and really building fast. But he absolutely loves and respects your discipline and knowledge you have. Please help me help him. Thanks in advance!!

[@musselmanmedia5236]

no more road noise when you talk its great

[@nonsthewiser]

I’m in the transition zone (southern Missouri). I love my TTTF but my neighbors on either side have ensured I’ll have a never ending battle with their Bermuda salad bars. I love striping so would you recommend I give the Bermuda Rye thing a try? It it a hassle to maintain?

[@icawn]

I'm in the same location and boat you're in. I tested Fusilade along a small section of my property line to knock out the bermuda and keep the neighbors from crawling over. It seems to be working, but overall getting dominated by bermuda so a long road to go.

[@blankman6626]

You don't want a brown lawn so you scalp it and cut the color out. I was expecting Plant growth regulator and power rake. I always enjoy you video and the audio was great at the beginning.

[@Matt_Funk]

Any updates on this Pete!?

[@macylandscapingretired]

Man Pete now that’s taking her on down!

[@chrisfink1]

dont forget to change them boots pete! looking forward to seeing how everything goes...

[@FosterFarmsOk]

been thinking about overseeding a portion of my bermuda. this might just convince me to do it. Its all your fault my Fescue looks so dang good. LOL

[@stevencollins9894]

Where I work at we induse dormaniey before we overseed

[@matthewimi]

You know you're entertaining, Pete, when I brag and advertise you to my female friends, and they like you. They're not landscape people. 🤭😁

[@deeprootslawnscapes3035]

I have actually choked out bermuda by overseeding rye to heavy

[@GCITurf]

it can happen