Moving Dirt and Planting Grass, but the weather isn't cooperating.

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[@suziqbrown7073]

OH DEAR THIS WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE HOW IT TURNS OUT

[@kennethsteele7954]

Of all the homesteading videos I watch, I'm most excited when I see Evan has posted a new one.

[@zulyhallelujah9257]

Agree, great content on what it is like to farm, with none of the batshit crazy talk

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Great video, looks like everyone are telling you what you did wrong so I won’t give you my 2 cents Keep up the good work

[@prdeereman]

He will find out. I appreciate these channels. Degenerative disc disease, won't let me work like I used to . So I love all the view points from these folks

[@kennethsteele7954]

Evan probably appreciates constructive criticism, but those know it alls not so much

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

@@kennethsteele7954 That’s why I did not say a word

[@brucelarson5267]

I imagine that you like that you have a fully functioning tractor now. All the others seemed to be pieced together on the platform of a cultivator.

[@carterblann2290]

I hate to be that guy and I know it’s there for a good reason but every time you use the tractor and you backup the beep is really getting quite annoying. You might just unplug the beeper. Thanks otherwise good video.

[@darlaherbst5929]

You can easily fast forward anything that annoys you.

[@augustreil]

@@darlaherbst5929, Or...or he could unplug it, like FARMBOY said ! At least stuff a rag in the damn thing.

[@carterblann2290]

@@darlaherbst5929 that’s very true I was just suggesting it he can do whatever he darn well pleases.

[@darlaherbst5929]

Lol...both of you are just too funny! Carrying on and whining about a beeping sound! I'm sure you both can, also, see the humor in that!

[@augustreil]

@@darlaherbst5929, We are all annoyed. Us two with the beeping and you with our commenting about it ! It's all good, different opinions are what makes us learn and better people.

[@jonkwin9620]

Probably most folk would use around 3 pounds of grass seed raked in and 1/4 of a bale of hay. Maybe if you get all that hay off just as the seed starts to germinate, because that heavy mulch of hay will kill the grass soon after it sprouts.

[@kennethsteele7954]

I probably don't know what I'm talking about, but that looks like too much hay.

[@douglasmacarthur8775]

@@leeakers1018 ..."the same thing if it was covered with dirt" If the seed was covered that deep in dirt it would NOT emerge. There is a reason grass seed is NOT sown DEEP in dirt.

[@PlanetMojo]

@@douglasmacarthur8775 Some grasses should not be covered at all.

[@geneplummer6645]

way too much hay , and after ya thin it down a little ya better spray it down good with the hose cause the wind will blow that hay around pretty easy

[@robertpepper2767]

Definitely enough grass seed what a waste!!!!!!!

[@roberto.peterson9917]

1 bale would have been enough Suggest piy down spout back up ther is a kind of sock that can put on that roll up out of way and when it rains unrolls as it fill with water and controls rate of flow reducing wash out

[@cathiwim]

You only needed one half a bale for the whole spot. Just saying.

[@kennethunderwood7767]

To much hay. Been down that road.

[@nottodayfolks4923]

You should of went and got some of that hay you raked up along the field. Why waste a good hay bale to cover the seed? All that wasted hay is going to rot when you could use it for other projects. hmmmm

[@augustreil]

That's what he used.

[@rogerblack6270]

I’m no expert but that looks like way too much hay.

[@carolfernandes465]

I agree, only needed a thin layer.

[@derekadams9856]

I guess he’s still learning from his mistakes.

[@ShedHomePro]

And the hay should be straw. Hay has weed seeds and undesirable grass seeds. Straw has no seeds.

[@BroqueCowgirlHomestead]

Curious if the hay will prevent the grass from coming up. I use hay in my garden to prevent grass and weeds from growing.

[@Roxyboarder419]

My thought as well. The hay is supposed to be just thick enough keep it from washing away, but I don’t think the seed is going to see any sun with how thick it is.

[@rickster9993]

Spread it thin and it will hold the grass seed. I've never spread it that thick though.

[@erictilley4095]

Sow with soybeans and grass it will come up thicker and when you mow it it will be thick grass...

[@jamessteffens8337]

I use straw in my garden.

[@PlanetMojo]

@@jamessteffens8337 Correct answer 😊

[@KCAATV]

Evan, The grass may come up as thick as sheep's wool. Well, it would have but you put far too much hay on it. That was enough seed to plant an area 10 times the size of that small plot. Since you put out too much hay and too much seed, it will be a contest of survival of the fittest seeds. I'll say one thing. Your videos are always interesting but sometimes, I end up waving my hands at the TV screen and saying, "Stop Evan, NO, NO, don't do it that way. LOL

[@kennethunderwood7767]

You're gonna regret putting that hay on there that thick. Not like straw. Been down that road

[@Void_And_Absent]

If grass left on a field kills grass, how does it work covering seed? Is thickness a a problem?

[@ronaldlee2376]

You are thinking correctly

[@bigfootwojak4393]

Jesus I think that's plenty of hay lol

[@jessewalley1529]

That’s what I was thinking

[@wymershandymanservice9965]

It’s life those that do make mistakes it’s life and S-t happens. Place is looking great 👍 always going have plenty to do. Very enjoyable content. 🇺🇸🦅🌏⚓️🇺🇸

[@ruadhscottygirl2480]

You need to take half that hay back off. At the thickness you have now, it’s a weed suppressant. This means it will also inhibit any germination of the grass seed. There should be just enough hay to slightly shade the seed and keep it from washing away. Even half that much hay might be too much (hard to see from the camera angle). But definitely get half of it off.

[@donf5722]

I wish I had half your energy Evan. You’re an asset to our society, unlike the looting and violence going on in the cities..

[@robf2251]

Looks good. The grass will be plenty thick. you used enough seed for 10 times that size area.

[@johnrevill1087]

Too much hay that seed won't germinate your just gonna kill it off

[@corydriver7634]

Dude I have to admit I LMAO when you caught that downspout with the loader. 🤣 I think your a little closer to $50 to replace it, plus you’re going to want to add some 6” PVC or similar material to go underground and away from the building a ways. You’ll be fighting erosion issues forever. I’d also bring in at least two more loads of fill to soften that slope and plant some grass on it, if you get a gully washer all your work is going to be down the hill about 100 yards.

[@tv-ke4lx]

You need to take off most of that hay because it’s not going to get sun and will not sprout

[@davidwilliams9043]

You need to remove the grass from around the a/c condenser before you have a real problem, soon.

[@billbray8797]

Evan could you make a temporary diversion curb to divert water till grass is established?

[@mindym.1166]

Yes, that was my thought too! One of those bumper type diverters would lay along the edge and do a good job directing the water farther down the concrete

[@gmass7238]

I would pipe that water from that down spout all the way down the side of that building and out the back.. that way your spout extension is not in your way.. you have plenty of fall along the side of the building for the pvc pipe to run under ground along the side of the concrete ..

[@brandonperry3219]

Evan, it blows my mind all of the keyboard warriors in the comments that seem to think they have everything figured out in life. We all make mistakes, learn from it and move on. Keep up the good work!

[@csnanny1882]

I agree,I didn’t know there was so many perfect people in the world until I subscribed to KZbin.

[@darlaherbst5929]

I hope that Evan can just let all of those comments just roll off his shoulders! I love his channel and who they are as good people!

[@douglasmacarthur8775]

@@leeakers1018 ...many of us have actually farmed for more years than Evan was alive on this earth!

[@sethvlieger6007]

Did you rake the grass seed into the dirt? Seems that raking the seed in would help germination.

[@nottodayfolks4923]

nope just covered it in hay. If he did he didn't show that part. I'd say no raking.

[@augustreil]

Yup, raking it in is a must. Seed to soil contact !

[@leol1682]

Evan like the video but do you think the grasse will gros or root . have good weekend my frend .

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi...... Evan nice to see you, thank you for showing your video homestead chicken Duck Goose farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐥🐕🐩🐈🐖🐐🐄🐠🌱🏡🎥👍👍👍

[@nottodayfolks4923]

I'm 58 and have never heard the term plant grass. I've always heard you sow grass. I couldn't imagine someone planting each seed of grass. hahahha

[@darlaherbst5929]

I'm 61 and have never heard "sow grass" Each seed of grass IS essentially being planted so it grows! Just like everything else that is planted to grow! "We Reap What We Sow!" So we don't Reap, if we don't plant!!! hahaha

[@jerrywoodlee2345]

Run that downspout under the ground and that way you don't have the erosion from the rain.

[@nickmastroianni5557]

In 2011, I brought in 92 truckloads of dirt to help repair a ravine. Tilled the dirt and sowed bags of grass seed. 16 hours later hurricane Irene followed by tropical storm Lee dumped heavy rains nonstop for a week and I had 12" deep gullies to repair. What are the odds I would choose to do this project just before the worst rain in 39 years hit Pennsylvania..

[@greybeard5774]

Well the only thing you should have done is raking the surface properly before seeding - to make it fluffy, then seed the soil and then use the lawn roller to thicken it - done! .. there's absolutely no need to cover everything with such thick layer of hay .. seems to me you're trying to kill your future grass, preventing it from germinating coz grass plants need light to grow. However, thumbs up anyway for such amount of excessive work! :))

[@patriciabeyer7824]

Nice fix. Duck tape the downspout.....it will serve as a reminder to pay attention. 😳😳😳

[@bobshelton2812]

Good video. But ... waaay too much hay and probably too much grass seed. Water the seed after distribution and you're good to go.

[@gregj2647]

I would have raked the seed mix in with the soil before covering it with the hay. Wish you’d send some rain to Minnesota. Drought here.

[@nickmastroianni5557]

First thing you do is take a weed trimmer to that pile of weeds before hauling it over. Second, rake in the seed and third, a lot less hay; otherwise, you will kill the new grass.

[@douglasmacarthur8775]

To those who bash us for giving constructive criticism.......No, we don't live in "mommy's basement" and shout out criticism. Many of us have been/are actual farmers for more years than Evan has been alive. We have..."been there,done that"...and when we see things done blatantly wrong yet applauded by posters we speak up. I believe Evan has mentioned he was a novice at farming. And yes, many gardeners put down a thick layer of hay/straw to PREVENT weeds/GRASSES from emerging. Highway construction crews seed the ditches with grass and then put bales of straw in a chopper that spreads a THIN layer of chopped straw over the grass. (key word) "thin"

[@markee063]

Whew. There sure seems to be some cancel culture types in the comments today. If I keep getting hen pecked because I sipped my coffee when Devan mentioned a math equation...well, I guess i won't be missed much. Lol.

[@ShedHomePro]

I agree. There are a few people in this thread that seem to think of themselves as white knights that are here to shield Evan from constructive criticism. Thin layer of straw. Rake it in 😊

[@LynNurdle]

@@ShedHomePro 😊

[@johnklingberg694]

If this guy had a brain he would be dangerous, he must be the most un practical man on U Tube.

[@suerhea2620]

Get you a rain barrel to collect the water for use in the garden, animals, etc.

[@ericheise4051]

On your new hay field put a flag in middle of standing water 💧 puddles . So you know where to fill in when grading. Wet foot 🦶 kills most cool season grasses and only un desirable warm season foxtail , rye will grow there. Once you get that stuff in your hay field it’s toast in a couple of years .my 2 cents .

[@chriswootten3449]

Add pop up drain from that down spout 12 feet away from it won’t be in the way u can cut grass over top of it

[@rolandknoll4464]

i would put some drive way channel and pipe away and also put a pit under downpipe and also connect channel to pit thats the way to stop errosion

[@josephbrown-ut9ty]

JudithB Well, stuff happens!!! I would take a hammer to the gutter pipe to straighten it out some and stick some duct tape on it for temporary. I would put some road gravel under the spout or a rain saver barrel!!! I would move the rest of that dirt pile along the cement edge and smooth it out so its safe to mow it. I am still waiting for cooler weather to arrive and have a long list to do before winter. Those dogs sure have grown!

[@danielheartsill4269]

I heard what you said when you hit the downspout.

[@oldthudman]

Soil improver probably means it contains Gypsum.......Breaks down any clay, makes it loamy.....

[@504carl]

There's nothing wrong with a little Duct Tape to put over the hole.

[@bruce1853]

I used a leach drain in the same area where the water runs of the concrete and washes the dirt and seed away , I do like your videos and when your wife is out helping you , keep up the good work , I worked on a 11,000 acre property back in the 60s then moved to the Cotten on 3’000 acres late 60s I loved the farm life but it’s a bit like a poker machine you get a big jackpot then it all stops paying , just like rain , but we always said you can name money from mud but nothing from dust , seeya next video from downtown Australia

[@tedtimmis8135]

In the Great Lakes region, this has been one of the wettest summers in my memory.

[@Curtis1824]

We're dealing with the same problem while trying to put drainage system in. I rather have the rain than a drought though!

[@douglasmacarthur8775]

Yes indeed ! I know many farmers who had to sell out due to a drought. I never heard of any being forced top sell out due to too much rain.

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Love how the dog's help you out and follow you everywhere! Great job getting it seeded! Have a great weekend!♡♡

[@carolsuesamuelson7935]

You could place bales of straw along the pad so the rain would be stopped. This will slow the run off from the pad.

[@billybrassel3814]

Sometimes you just have to embrace the suck...

[@slickrick6883]

Planting grass or feeding 25 cows? 🤔

[@carolspronk8401]

Way too much hay

[@richardgautney4375]

Try some s o d

[@sidelinerbeekeeper]

It was a world of a difference when I reduced the air pressure in my tractor tires, less bounce, better ride, more traction.

[@workhardlivefree3818]

There was that moment when all of us viewers were yelling "STOP! Eeeewwwww.... Ouch" RIP Downspout

[@StephenMeyer58]

I would lay down a gravel drain in the area the water flowed. Give it somewhere to go. Dirt will keep washing out.

[@edadpops1709]

Patch the spout and add a section on the ground that you can hinge up when it’s not needed. Worked for me.

[@kapperoutdoors]

No shortage of rain in our area. I've replanted spot 4 times and still washed out! Best of luck with this project!

[@PlanetMojo]

Sorry, but this is a video on how not to seed grass. The thick hay will inhibit growth - except for the weeds and other seeds in the hay itself. Always use straw, not hay, and apply very thin. A bluegrass mix is far better than the 'all-in-one' stuff, and the seed should have been lightly raked-in. Finally, when seeding in summer you will need to water every day (if there is no rain) until the grass is established or it will sprout and die.

[@PlanetMojo]

@@leeakers1018 I'm not trying to impress anyone, just stating facts that will be helpful - and they are facts, not some nonsense about "plenty of cover or the sun will bake them". There are hundreds of websites by professionals where you can get the same advice that I gave. It was not an "insult" or "opinion" it was a set of facts.

[@PlanetMojo]

@@leeakers1018 I have an entire KZbin site where I grow grass and other things, and I've done it professionally. I don't rely on others - but that is how I got started. I have a video out from earlier this year where I broadcast my "delicate garden seeds" directly on gravel, and just finished up a video minute ago showing the results. And in this case, straw was not used, hay was. There is a big difference, and even when you use straw, it is a very thin layer to catch the dew - not 12" to 18". I was giving Evan advice from a great deal of experience, not off-the-cuff opinion. I agree, not even picture will help, but my Sunday video this week will show both grasses and the "delicate garden seeds" I threw on the ground this spring: The Annual Annuals ― Planting the Ditch Garden - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpexmGebqb-XeqM The follow-up video will be Sunday so watch and learn 😊

[@PlanetMojo]

@@leeakers1018 I beg do differ. You started this argument because you like to argue, and have kept it up hoping you will 'win' somehow. Evan and I live in the same climate, and my advice was sound. You just wanted to add your nonsensical two cents worth and were surprised when someone called you out on your stupidity. Grow up Lee - it's about time.

[@PlanetMojo]

@@leeakers1018 Wow Lee, you truly are a nutjob. You posted replies to dozens of people on this video with your arrogant nonsense. Please seek help, you need it 🥴

[@ShedHomePro]

@@leeakers1018 You seem insane Lee. He posted constructive criticism and you go off the deep end...

[@bettyechols6405]

Duct tape..comes in all colors 😍

[@sroberts605]

It's not as bad as Europe's rain. Love to those guys from the UK :(

[@Tonetwisters]

Flood after flood, after hail storm. Think maybe the Lord is trying to get their attention?

[@tanneradams20]

Totally off the video topic.. but scout has turned into one heck of a good lookin dog

[@markee063]

I'm sure you've heard by now, 10 x 12 isn't 1200. Regardless, I really appreciate your stuff.

[@darlaherbst5929]

Lol... he posted the correct measurement in the video! You don't "really appreciate", if you did you would not have posted your comment.

[@markee063]

My apologies. Would a smiley emoji have helped. I was half listening and watching and confess I was not STUDYING each frame. Can I still appreciate creators content, attempt to engage in conversation and not get called names? Sheesh.

[@darlaherbst5929]

@@markee063 Again, you really aren't "apologizing" because you justified it! Good clean conversation is always welcomed!

[@theburnhams2925]

.....if nothing else, the "4-wheeler" is more fun to drive....I've used a "side-by-side" with knobby tires in lieu of a proper cultipacker for a couple years to broadcast plant cover crops. The "dimples" created by the knobs on the tires make little depressions which "catch" rain drops. And in those spots the seed is brought into firm contact with the soil (even if it's not completely buried...) If you drive fast enough (over dry sandy soils) the tires "spray" the dirt out and this helps cover the seed. A "French drain" at the edge of your slab, "Teed" into your roof downspout's distribution system might help.

[@wrewgawrewr4622]

Do u wash the new tractor often

[@stevenjones2097]

The dog was cute weight.

[@russellpetrie119]

straighten out the pipe in the workshop tape has a thousand uses

[@Chris-jh3tg]

Pull some dirt off the top by back dragging with the bucket before you try to scoop. I learned that trick from Mike Morgan. Works very well.

[@johnsadler8637]

Mike taught me that as well. I have a smaller (and much older), 2WD tractor, and it doesn’t have enough traction or lift to fill the bucket with soil or even gravel. But dragging it down to loosen it and get some out in front of the pile, move into it and curl as you go, and fill the bucket. It’s easier on the tractor’s drive train and hydraulics. Mike knows his way around his equipment.

[@jimbucher1049]

Good job...Just love your two dogs hanging with you all the time..Love your video...Take care and see you again soon !

[@theburnhams2925]

Super "Big Boy Toy" playing in this video. So glad you got a chance at the new TYM tractor Evan. You sure needed it. Nothing against older equipment---most of it was built "bullet-proof" (or it wouldn't still be around...) but enlarged capabilities come with more update engineering. But I'd certainly SOD that back-fill a.s.a.p. Or maybe hydro-seeded (depending upon your climate and season)

[@bevnelson3678]

I saw the tractor getting closer oh dame you hit it. These thing happen. It’s going to look good when the grass grows

[@dougkendall684]

Don't complain about the rain. Up here in MN we have not had any for close to two months. Farmers I know are down half to two thirds less then normal hay supply and will have to sell some of the herd or buy really expensive hay. Great video's keep up the good/hard work

[@da1shark]

Good thing you only clipped the downspout and not the post😀. The downspout can be replaced in just a few minutes. The hard part maybe matching the color, but I think it is a basic black color so should be easy to match.

[@fredduncan1610]

This probably doesn’t help, but some of your “goof-ups” are the same exact experiences I’ve had! I appreciate that you do not edit them out, reminds me that I’m not the only one!

[@marcdavis1728]

Evan stuff happens we all have mishaps at times none of us are perfect except me lol. I have probably torn up broken or otherwise destroyed more in my life time than you ever will. 👍

[@davidwestervelt6050]

Well the dogs like it! Hopefully it grows. Just wonder if it may be a area to put larger stone. Possibly to make a stone area. You might be able to get the plastic drain hose to put on the down spout. Hopefully you could cut it above the cut. I thought the cut was for checking to see if there was a blockage. I won t tell if you move it to the back of the building lol. I think that spot is going to be a pain for washout. Maybe a trench of rocks so the water flows away. Just some Ideas. I thought if plants got sit in too much water they died. I hope things work out with the field. It is hard to be patient. Let it get good and dry. I talked to a old farmer he laughed when I told him the issues I was having. He stated he had a 6 or 7 bottom plough and it got so hard he could not pull it through the clay soil. The corn he grew always looked good do to the soil holding water. He always ran a plough in the fall. The disc usually compacts the soil also. Hope your having a great weekend

[@Leonard-1983]

Evan you could cut the downpipe and put in a water drum to catch water and put in an over flow pipe away from the building. Love the videos, keep em coming 🖒👍

[@samlikely3201]

You're dogs are silly but provide mucho entertainment no biggie on the downspout I would like to know is that special or something I could buy at big box stores ?

[@rodfair5698]

Rebekah is going to be pissed at you for the gutter!!

[@augustreil]

She'll get over it, I did !

[@timnash6870]

TIM from Canada why would you go and do this taking the weeds from one end of your yard and putting them on your driveway.. you should have dug a test pit this way you can get as much dirt as you need and it is not full of weeds... digging test pits is a good way to find the best dirt on your property...

[@jeremybell9113]

I would turn the gutter back down then burry a pipe out thru the new soil to crop out on the existing soil to stop erosion.

[@findleybarber]

Man your nickname needs to be overkill!!! That’s a lot of everything in a small area!!!

[@cherylbaryo868]

I just found this channel about 5 days ago and have been bin watching the videos ever since. Lol. Love the honest real life content. 👍🙂❤

[@Scuba11000]

You need a tooth bar for that bucket. I made one for mine and it makes the world of difference when digging like that and you get way more dirt into the bucket per scoop. Reducing travel time

[@rt3box6tx74]

Gorilla tape.

[@frrapp2366]

now that you've done all that work my thought is you might have wanted to put a perforated drain pipe right along the concrete with a tee at the downspout and run the water off away from the concrete under ground so you don't have to mow around it. i feel that even if you get a stand of grass you will have washing along the concrete and especially at the downspout. well we will see what happens when you get a good rain! by the way a mower makes a good mulch spreader just flake off and run it through the mower

[@jackreed3445]

The downspout is a cheap warning device that you are getting close to the post. A curb feeler so to speak. jack

[@dcct1905]

That hole in your downspout…. Nothing a little Flexseal won’t fix.

[@andrewtheis51]

to fix your digging in issue with your allis chalmers you need to adjust the traction booster. right now you must have it set to its lowest setting. if your raise the handle on left side of steering wheel up about half way it will prevent your blade from digging in.

[@garywilliams4784]

Improperly assembled joke...Just smiling!

[@hoberghacienda2267]

Our dogs would be following behind, digging up everything, to see what we were putting down!

[@TexFarmer]

A whole lot of "what not to do" in this video. That first bag of seed was more than enough, but a lot of the grass won't come up because you didn't rake it into the ground and you covered it with way too much hay.

[@darlaherbst5929]

Lol...the 12 dislikes all in one comment!

[@donf5722]

Don’t need to bury grass seed just needs ground contact. Did you buy the seed? No I doubt it, too much is better than not enough!

[@garethgriffith792]

It might have been easier to use grass turfs if you can get them, as this would have protected the soil from runoff