Can You FERTILIZE Your Lawn In SUMMER??

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

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[@MrChiefWahooo]

Can you send me a link for your sunglasses too?

[@rer1967]

Ryan, you're killing me. My yard is looking a little crispy this summer due to the 100 + temps in Texas and I can't help but be jealous. While watching your videos.

[@Rick2178]

My lawn is really brown in spots. I want to do a area of renovation so I look forward to your video on that!

[@-What-are-your-thoughts]

I used your Elite PRG Mix in my full renovation last fall and it looks absolutely amazing at a half inch for only 10 months. I think I’m going to skip aeration, sand and over seed and just push it this fall.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

I can't wait to plant some this fall next to our new building :)

[@kencee9213]

Do you work with centipede grass?

[@BeJahnHobbies]

Perfectly timed video! Was just looking at my lawn this morning and wondering if I can add some fertilizer to help green it up a bit.

[@bencoupar1039]

Mann, this guy reads my mind. Just layer some down and came in and seen this haha

[@littlebob1261]

I just threw down two bags of Milorganite yesterday, love that smell :)

[@Bpips11]

Have you leveled your backyard in the past with either sand or compost,soil mix? Ive seen the videos on the low cut turf but was curious if you ever have leveled the backyard with the higher cut turf (may have missed if you did a video on this, apologize if so). Recently had irrigation installed and have ripped up an old patio etc that has left some unevenness on the yard that I wanted to level. Current HOC is 3 1/4 inches on a mixture of Kentucky Blue & Fescue. Was going to cut down to around 2inch and level with sand,compost, soil mix and am thinking that is correct and similar to low cut turf. But wanted to run it by the guru! any insight would be appreciated. Thanks for all you do for the lawn community and knowledge you provide us all!

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

No leveling on the backyard. It will be somewhat difficult to get any soil to spread even at 2 inches so if you can find a topdresser anywhere that may work better

[@mastermike3940]

Looking great Ryan! Which tall fescue blend did you use on your plots from your site? I see two different options.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

The Ryan Knorr Elite TTTF

[@YardBrah]

Equalizorr and Greenorr baby!!! Changed the look of my short cut lawn this season 100% thanks Ryan 😊🙏🏾🙌🏾🤙🏾

[@djs134]

In a previous video a long time ago I seem to remember u using the Scott’s guard edgeguard spreader and I’m noticing on mine that fert gets thrown into the sides of the wheels since they have openings and the fert drops out of the wheels and leaves lines in my lawn, like over application lines so they are dark green, have u experienced this? I’m thinking of getting a new spreader now

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

I never really experienced it with mine but many people have

[@jfarm_1311]

Jealous as well. The multiple weeks over 90 is hitting the fescue pretty hard. It will come back though

[@bbtank3000]

I think the only issue with stopping the watering during summer is that if you have a thin lawn, you run the risk of the soil drying out and becoming very compact. After 3 years of working on improving my lawn, I still have some "original areas" of the lawn that have slightly compact soil and shallower roots. Even after years of aeration and liquid aeration, they still need a lot of work.

[@danielwire8573]

Yeah half of my backyard is just like you described, slightly compact soil and shallower roots. It would sure be nice to figure out what to change.

[@mandov5916]

Do you guys maybe have clay soil?

[@kylestaker9279]

When using milogranite with a Scott’s mini edge rotary spreader what setting would you recommend for cool season grass?

[@alexschmitt9317]

Thanks for the video, Ryan. Had a quick question about whether or not you've come across irrigation systems with the option of an additional system installed for mosquito treatments. Southern Indiana here so it's a great idea, but I didn't know if you had the same type installed or have come across them, and if so, if they're able to apply fertilizer, etc. as well. Thanks again!

[@jeremyrandell4938]

Look up EZ Flow Fertigation system. There are also DIY venturi Injector systems people install on their farms/home irrigation systems that are cheap as well. Lots of videos on KZbin about either systems

[@robertjames3538]

Looking good. I'll be doing a liquid application next week. Nitrogen and iron. I have high P so liquid iron is good.

[@Greg29]

Lesco has a fertilizer with slow release nitrogen I want to try called PolyPlus, hopefully won't burn.

[@MagnumVideos]

Hey Ryan. I have Jonathan Green Black Beauty Ultra that I overseeded last fall. It is a bit stressed right now because of the heat. But I have a medium sized patch that I seeded when I filled in a large depression in the front. I used Perennial Rye and it looks fabulous in comparison. Wondering if I can aerate and overseed the rest of the yard with the Rye this fall and have any success in converting it to the Rye. If so, do you sell any elite Perennial Rye cultivars that you could recommend? Thank you.

[@gsp4prez]

Yes, he has a bunch of options for seed on his website.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

You can add some but it won't completely take over the fescue

[@rudy5454]

Can you spray miracle grow plant food on your lawn by chance? Just curious. Its 24-8-16

[@davidqi8073]

my blue grass also have the likely died brown and when bird came and pull the dried grass, the soil just show. I spread the bugs and used neem oil, normally finitize every month, not in summer month, we can reach 100 average now. Any idea how i can prevent this happeding?

[@danielbernal3138]

Absolutely perfect timing. Was just looking in to fertilizing.

[@drewspangler3370]

Can you spray Drive XLR8 on stressed/dormant KBG?

[@failedtolaunch80]

Have the same issue of dying in small circles in my 100% rye grass. Found a few variegated cutworm moths, safe to assume the caterpillars did it. Location SW Ohio just down the road from RD!

[@tommybennett737]

Silica,Fe,K with a splash of N =Summer domination

[@ACKCSC2024]

Wow i cant believe that is 1 season grass. You have done a nice job with a/b plot comparison's my compliments. Any way to divert that creek for irrigation? Love your Channel you've taught me how to have a better lawn in just 2 years. Thank you!

[@bradjacober8784]

Do you reply to questions? I had one about fertilizer

[@TopTierLawnCareServices]

The thing at the end happens to some places in my zoysia sometimes, I do a preventative fungicide program and pesticide applications to prevent insect problems so I'm at a loss for what the heck it is

[@patrickschaefer9955]

gram stephen of lawn care

[@ski6345]

I live in east Tennessee and am trying to get a palmetto (St. Augustin) lawn growing. I use miracle grow on it and for the deep green look I sprinkle rotor shavings that I get from a dealership when they turn rotors. Like the videos.!!!

[@vengeance7x6661]

Everyone always says KBG looks better...but the Tall Fescue always looks better to me. Not to mention it's way more durable and holds up much better in the summer. You can water the KBG but it's going to hit your wallet (or well) much harder. I'd need to live way up north to even consider KBG

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

I personally will never really like tall fescue in terms of leaf appearance. Just doesn't do it for me.

[@vengeance7x6661]

@@ryanknorrlawncare I can understand. I'm not going to argue that it has the best appearance, but I don't think the difference is enough to justify how much more it takes to keep it looking good year round. I live in Indy and KBG checks out way early in the season and requires a ton of water in comparison to keep it going. I think really dense Fescue can look better at a taller height, but I get that's not really your thing. I also would go with Perennial Rye though if I was wanting the best look

[@Dsaubt]

I spray GS hydrolyzed fish & kelp weekly on my lawn in the summer while keeping it watered..... Looks great

[@rudy5454]

Also can you use epsom salt on your grass?

[@bradjacober8784]

Whats the best fertilizer to make my lawn super green . I have 32 - 0 but it doesn't get that green . I'm in Canada where the Temps are 80 to 100 in summer.

[@wayneessar7489]

Check your ph. if it is off the feed will not work like it should.

[@ZekeMagnum]

i have a granular fertilizer with 16-5-5 and 4% iron that I love and use. We don't have these 40-0-0 fertilizers that you guys in the US have. So I assume 16% N is considered ''low''. Our summer temps are usually 20-25c, so not super hot either. Should I keep using my 16-5-5 during sommer too every 4-6 weeks?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

The number on the bag doesn't necessarily mean it's low nitrogen because it depends how many pounds you're putting on the ground of that product. I don't use granular mid summer because I want something I can better control in terms of how quickly it works on the lawn and I can easily apply .1 pounds of N which is very difficult with granular.

[@JMM7171]

Yes yes yes. Those damn stems. Been going crazy.

[@FosterFarmsOk]

my fescue/blue grass blend has checked out with these 100+ f days we have had.

[@DMUSA536]

How will you prepare the turf for over seeding? I am going to over seed my front lawn after a reno last fall.

[@sandman9601]

Uh oh, Connor won't like the comment on not pushing the height of the grass. He's currently at 0". Great vid!

[@michelleknight4194]

What about bahaia grass what do you suggest for a liquid fertilizer

[@alexalb5256]

Brown Stem Heads? On my second summer of lawn care, so I don’t really remember that from last year. Is there anything to keep that green? I’m surprised how much it is in my yard. Unless with a late spring, it’s pushing it into the summer heat?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Some years are worse than others. I am doing a few liquid applications and it's starting to get better

[@tvercel]

Went on vacation and returned to burned out areas of my front and back KBG lawn in Illinois. Going to try to get the burned areas going again. Pretty confident it is not fungus or insect damage due to other applications I put down in June. Have been using Tnex PGR which has kept the length in check but not 100% sold yet on PGR. Would love more Midwest thoughts on the pgr program to try. Cheers!

[@josephnestor4845]

Have the same issue with my KBG. Just came back from vacation today and I have brown spots everywhere. Not sure what it is. I put down grub killer a couple weeks ago and treated for brown patch also. I go away for a week and the brown spots are back. Ugh!

[@youssefhamidi8152]

Hi Ryan. Im new to your channel and I have st aug grass out here in Florida. Does your products/program apply to my grass as well?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Most of your fertilizing happens mid summer because you have warm season grass. The fertilize I use can be used on your grass as well

[@nelsonmedina2016]

I just started spoon feeding this year. I will be getting my grass aerated in September. I live in North Carolina. What month should stop spoon feeding and also what month should I start back up?

[@ksheeh]

Hi Ryan, I'm located on the NC SC border on the coast. My main grass is Burmuda tiffway 419 but have areas in the backyard that have some tree shade. Don't think Burmuda will do good there but was wondering if a bluegrass strain might be ok in the heat of the summer. At present I have centipede but it looks like crap. Was wondering if you might suggest something I can cut fairly short Thanks Kevin Sheehan

[@timothynelsen4413]

pleaseeee do the renovation/overseed videos! just bouggt a house and the lawn has come a long way but this fall is renovation time!

[@kikiyah]

He has them already, check his page :)

[@A-Kings-Cut]

Side note of this video..newly laid sod over weekend..recommend on core aeration in the fall or wait till next spring?🌱

[@jaydenkensinger7577]

I don’t know where you are, but keep that sod wet!! Summer heat can be detrimental to new sod

[@robertschneider2189]

I don't know why people still believe this old wives' tale that we can't fertilize in the summer.

[@kennethkkristensen]

Like your sunglasses! What brand is that?

[@philliphotchkiss2558]

For liquid fertilizer applications, how long should you wait after mowing before applying product? I noticed the SLS bottle says 24 hours, but wondered if that’s important or not.

[@A-Kings-Cut]

Side note of this video..newly laid sod over weekend..recommend on core aeration in the fall or wait till next spring?🌱

[@kleco1000]

Definitely next spring

[@35057]

I need to burn down my front and reseed with KBG. just don’t want to wait 26 days for germination. The rye def doesn’t handle heat well. I mean it’s been ok. But I have a patch that checks our really quick and I’m tired of these couple patches of random grass.

[@LawnDad]

The plots are looking 👍🏼.

[@osgeld]

month of draught and high temperatures pretty much killed my lawn, guess I will start over again for like the 4th year in a row, which once again means I never get any root structure to actually survive a normal summer let alone a brutal one

[@Fishneck10]

Water

[@osgeld]

@@Fishneck10 it was 97 full sun no shade, even the guy across the street with irrigation couldn't keep his from going brown

[@joshuatuggle9671]

Great updates, keep up the good work!

[@BobRamseySeminars]

Is that 100% KBG in that plot the same as you sell on your website?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Yep

[@Overpar73]

Hey Ryan I'm having the same problem with the steam heads looking dead and pulling up really easy, almost like everything in the area is dead. I'm just trying to water heavily and try to make it survive for another couple months. I will for sure be aerating and overseeing. So happy for you and Kelsey to get started on your house! I'll be following along, take care and don't work to hard!

[@robfreeman5783]

I notice all your experimental plots are 100% fully sun exposed. It would be interesting to have a tree or some source of partial shade over portions of each of them.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

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[@kentfallin5296]

Bill Bugs have totally been a killer down here in Texas. I’ve been pulling dead grass out of my lawn for 2 months now. Never been a problem in the past. Thanks for the videos!

[@beverlyasleson3321]

I’m in SoCal zone 10b my grass is dead only can water 2X a week why bother watering if it’s dead?

[@Bob46374]

Dang , didn’t know the scale went that high . Been a hot dry year

[@noaholayzgamez]

I just put down urea 46 0 0 a week ago in western Iowa. It's super green and looking great!

[@sports1st]

Awesome progress. Thanks for the fertilizing tip for cool grasses in the summer.

[@berndtslawncare4906]

Love the video!

[@jasonwilson7998]

Yes! Fall seeding prep!

[@bryancrim1944]

Westberry Acres sounds like a Conner Ward sponsored Golf Course. ⛳️ Lol

[@chrisd2962]

Do any of you guys in the USA have watering restrictions? I assume not after seeing these lawns. We can only water once a week from 7 to 9 am (so don't go out for drinks and forget) and it's impossible to keep a green lawn.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Our average rainfall is 32 inches a year

[@chrisd2962]

@@ryanknorrlawncare ok. But I see some guys in the states talking about using a sprinkler every day or every second day. We aren't allowed. Pretty sure not every area has watering restrictions like we do in British Columbia Canada.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

@@chrisd2962 there are no water restrictions where I'm at but western states there usually are

[@GET2222]

Love the shirt!

[@Lawnvolution]

Grass is banging! Nice.

[@lifeislucci]

Best of luck with the new building. When you cover overseeding for the fall can you let us know what to do if we need to kill crabgrass and weeds in the yard (intermixed with grass) before overseeing. Assuming it’s best to use tenacity several weeks before aerating and overseeding?

[@JC-tm6wh]

How does blue grass do in mostly shady areas? Would it hold up to the heat in N.C. with no watering? My fescue was good but now is about gone.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

It goes dormant faster than fescue so wouldn't work for that situation

[@foehammer2992]

I was just asking your this question in my head yesterday

[@reigor8185]

I have two tall trees in my lawn and they suck all the water out of my lawn. anything I can do? The rest of my lawn looks great but the areas below the trees are thin and the ground is dry alot sooner than the rest of my lawn. Dont want to water every day

[@tomcoon9038]

I had the same issue with my lawn and a couple of large Red Leaf Maples. Long story short, my Ph was low (just under 6.0) and the added stress under the trees made it impossible for me. Kept planting new seed every year. Then Watched Ryan for a while. Brought my Ph up and thus far my grass looks great under my trees too! Was too many check marks against it before I guess. So.... Check your levels. Worked for me.

[@grayfox9911]

Thanks Ryan!

[@Pushyhog]

what kind a pumper sprayer

[@eagle2742]

Ryan - your lawn is beautiful! 👊🏼

[@faithjones9157]

GREETINGS PRIVATE RYAN

[@thibaultl.5696]

Hi Ryan! I just wanted to thank you for all your great videos, I'm a landscaper in Switzerland who try to specialised in Lawn Care and all I have to say is that your channel is a real well of knowledge! Keep up the good work mate Cheers

[@mikehouser5430]

I absolutely do here in Indiana

[@Lawntherapy374]

Nice lawn

[@FreedomRock44]

Thanks Ryan Good Job!

[@JeffBeagley]

What camera are you shooting with?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

All my camera gear here - a.co/a44cUMQ

[@justinjones5281]

11:08 certain summer grubs love bluegrass. That’s my diagnosis

[@terrywatts1060]

July 4th

[@matthewrobillard7319]

10/10

[@A-Kings-Cut]

🌱👍

[@lawnmavrik491]

How’s the reel cut TTTF?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Still looking good

[@TateAlexander456]

I like hearing this I have the fescue bluegrass mix and I'd love to take it down a bit this fall.

[@x-man4702]

That is Summer Patch disease on that Bluegrass, get some Headway G and apply every 28 days starting in mid to late May and last treatment on August (3 to 4 total)

[@mauriciogonzalez6302]

How do you get your lawn so consistent? My lawn looks like it’s comprised of different types of grasses (not crabgrass). So I’m wondering what am I missing here?

[@trevormuggeridge4560]

First Aussie 😁. It’s all happening on the lawn Ranch. 🤠

[@foundry_wildlife]

Why do you all walk into your spray?

[@faz3169]

I always wondered the same thing

[@gary4738]

Me too 🤔

[@ethanhamann9572]

Yes, duh…

[@dansneeringer5637]

Ryan…please check your FB Messenger or IG Chat.