Do My Own Lawn Care - Overseeding Tall Fescue Grass - Ep29

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Now that the back yard and the side of with the Bradford Pears has been prepped, it is now time to bust out the spreader and grass seed. In this episode, Paul will talk about why he is putting down a Type Tall Fescue mix. He will also cover some basic tips when it comes to overseeding a cool season grass.
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[@evanmannell7343]

I drank every time you said "side with the Bradford Pears"...got a good little buzz going.

[@alexandermearle]

Great job on this video. Very instructional.

[@domyown]

Thank you for watching and commenting! Glad you found it informative.

[@rodgersandrodgers8191]

Again I want to thank you for your videos. They're very informative. And, I was born in Georgia so I have an affinity to this station or channel whatever you call it. I'm a newbie here so I hope you have time to answer my prior question. But even if you don't I will continue to follow your KZbin. Again thank you very much.

[@streetstylz]

Pennington seed is awesome. Good choice!

[@theCastleberry]

I agree! Thanks.

[@chrisryan8863]

I am enjoying your channel. I live in NH so much farther north. We have starting to have temps in high 70s and low 80s during the day but getting into high 50s at night. So I overseeded a week and half ago and put peat moss over it. Still haven't seen growth though so wondering if something is up with my soil. Some of the blend was perennial rye so I should have seen some growth by now. I am keeping it wet too. Any suggestions is helpful.

[@theCastleberry]

Hey Chris! I would recommend doing a soil test and see where the pH levels are at. It might be that the soil is not where it needs to be for the seed to take and germinate.

[@sproulman1]

I like to use a spike aerator vrs the plug ...I get it so it just puts about half inch slit in soil like using it without weight .. I go in all directions putting small nicks in soil .. Seed falls into the roughed up soil... Yes I always seed in fall like last week of August here in pa ... I use heavy pre emergent in spring and weed killer ... Secret is to kill weeds in spring not grow new grass... I put out mushroom mulch just before first snow also and lightly throw it around on bare spots .... Add lime also at that time if needed using agriculture lime with drop spreader not Dolmintic pellet lime as it has magnesium ..... Secret is kill weed seeds in soring,weeds in summer ,THEN plant your new seed.....

[@GabeSchultz1]

I'm doing this exact same thing to my entire lawn this weekend. Overseeding with a turf type tall fescue from United Seeds. Thanks for the video!

[@domyown]

Thanks for watching and commenting Gabe! Best of luck with overseeding.

[@mattkosinski5371]

My yard has been predominately Tall Fescue until recently Red fescue is creeping in.. will red fescue eventually take over my lawn? Should I take care of it with a non selective herbicide then drop some tall fescue seed? Thank you for all the awesome videos and information!

[@domyown]

Yes, the creeping Fescue would continue to creep into the areas that are declining by tall Fescue. You would need to use something like Round Up if you do not want it in those areas. Just know that there will be a period of time that you cannot plant anything after spraying the non-selective. Of course it will depend on the specific product you choose.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Did you use a starter fertilizer, if so, which one? Thank's

[@mforkuo]

Love the lawn care and gardening tips. How can I test my soil? Can I send samples to you guys?

[@domyown]

Great question! Thanks for asking. We have a video in the series discussing how to get soil samples and where to take them. Check it out here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYSViZKNbchplck

[@davewaveandrews]

I've used Soil Savvy. It's like $25-$30 on Amazon. It has a container you fill up and mail back (prepaid) and then a week later they send you pdf file via email or you can access on their website with your barcode.

[@rodgersandrodgers8191]

Is there any problem overseeding what I think is Bermuda grass with a RTF tall fescue? I really don't like Bermuda and I'm hoping that I can do that by simply overseeding. I live in Las Vegas Nevada which is a transition zone but a rather warm one usually. This year it has been a rather cool June. Thank you for your videos I love them. And I am a subscriber. Thank you for giving me the education I need.

[@domyown]

Thank you so much for watching! We appreciate you. Due to the aggressive nature of Bermuda, with it's stubborn stolons and rhizomes spreading and choking other types of grasses, simply overseeding with Fescue will likely not achieve your end goal. One option you may consider is to totally kill your Bermuda in the summer when it is actively growing with a non-selective glyphosate-based herbicide and then seed with a Fescue in the Fall while the soil temperature is still warm but the air is cool.

[@vanawesome]

Wouldn't you want to hit it with some top dressing after seeding?

[@theCastleberry]

Probably should have! But, we have a decent amount of light afternoon showers where I am at. So, it has watered in nicely with very little wash out. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@thelaC100]

If I have a new lawn, home was built 6 months ago and grass has grown great can I air8 my lawn? Or since its new wait .

[@domyown]

What kind of grass do you have?

[@thelaC100]

DoMyOwn. Tall Fescue

[@Legendary_UA]

Now is the best time before it gets too compacted, IMO.

[@allaboutroofing2]

Completely off topic, but I'd recommend malarkey shingles with Scotch guard for your next roof. 😉

[@tjdjinn1983]

I love in Georgia, where abouts you love? I'm asking because I have a front yard mainly full of fescue and centipede mixed with weeds and other various types of grass. My back yard is mainly Bermuda

[@domyown]

In order to make herbicide recommendations for you, we need to know the specific weeds you are targeting. Please feel free to give us a call at 866-581-7378 to discuss your lawn needs since you have several types of turfgrasses. We look forward to assisting you!

[@1966Malibu230]

You mentioned lime in your video. If my ph is low. Can I put my lime down before over seeding? Or just wait a week after?

[@domyown]

Great question Doug. Fall is the best time for lime applications. Just keep in mind that lime will not have instant results. It will take some time to really start showing results. Lime and over seeding can be done at the same time, I would just do lime first and wait a week or so, as to allow for it to get into the soil first. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jimkeane602]

What part of GA are you in? I'm in Charlotte, NC and haven't seen temps below 70 over night and 85 during the day yet. I'm dying to get my lawn aerated, throw some seed down, and fertilizer. But the temps are just not cooperating!

[@CDAndrews]

I'm in Greensboro and am hoping to get mine done around the first or second week of September. I'm with you though, wish I could get it down now, but looking at the upcoming forecast it doesn't seem like the right time yet.

[@theCastleberry]

Hey Jim! I am about 30 or 40 minutes north of Atlanta. I address my timing in the next video. Woke up this morning to some pretty cool temps, but still a ways out. Time will tell if I hit it TOO early!

[@robj422]

CD i'm in the Greensboro area myself and I agree, Temps are way too high right now. I don't know where in Ga it's cool enough to put seed down.

[@ColonelK0rn1]

I was wondering where in GA you were with morning temps like you're experiencing. We've got a cold front coming through that will bring our average daily temp into the high 80's, but today the heat index was 104°F. Brutal when you're doing a complete renovation like I'm doing.

[@ousamaabdu794]

Jim, I did a total lawn renovation of my .60 acre lot in Maryland two years ago with great results thus far. I have aerated and overseeded a total of four times in the last two years. Our temps are a little cooler than in Charlotte. I would wait till the end of September/early October. I actually had my best results both times when I aerated/seeded in early October . The cooler fall temperatures combing with a higher moisture content/ morning dew really help the whole process.

[@corporatehq44]

@Domyown Great vid, I'm surprised you didn't throw down that good Lesco Starter Fertilizer in the garage and some Milorganite (slow release) to get the seeds kicked off, I can't wait to see your results though! How did you transport the aerator by yourself? Trying to do the same thing you are in the next week or two.

[@theCastleberry]

Make sure to catch next weeks episode! ;-) We have a van at work with some ramps that I used to haul it around. If you don't have that, get help! It is a beast to move around. Thanks for watching and commenting as always!

[@corporatehq44]

@CastleberryFilms Definitely subscribed because of the quality content, I'll be sure to watch it thanks!

[@davewaveandrews]

Most of the aerators you can rent allow you to remove the weights so don't forget to take the weights off first before lifting.

[@alexcolombia67]

Hi, I'm in Greensboro and bought a new house, I used milorganite in June when I moved and the tall fescue in the front is dark and healthy. In fall I'm planing in aeratr , put lime , seeds, lesco started fertilizer and milorganite, can somebody tell me if is ok to apply everything at ones ? Or please tell me what to do first then wait whatever amount of days and then finish with the rest ? Thank you !!!

[@stevenbrown6782]

@@alexcolombia67 apply fert first ...then lil seed aerate then apply other half seed..

[@ssweeney9691]

Do you recommend a compost down as a blanket? I'm up here in Maryland

[@domyown]

You could use compost or even better, putting down some sort of straw to keep it from washing out or birds eating it! We did not do any of that because we have had some pretty good rain fall to water it down in. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@ssweeney9691]

thanks!

[@ousamaabdu794]

S Sweeney Where in Maryland are you at? Takoma Park public works has leaf mulch for only $20 to load up any size truck, and they also deliver. I think it is much better and cheaper than using straw. Also once the leaf mulch decomposes into your lawn, it will rise the nitrogen level on the yard by a good amount.

[@chingatumadre199]

I typically use a roller so that I can ensure I get proper seed to soil contact.

[@sal6830]

Would recommend tall fescue in areas of the lawn that get a lot of sun?

[@domyown]

You can use tall fescue in full sun or in shadier areas. We recommend contacting your local Cooperative Extension for recommendations on what turfgrasses grow best in your area.

[@briannelson7439]

like the music

[@popeyeyankee5477]

Would the aerating machine plug holes on compacted soil and surface tree roots?

[@domyown]

A core aerator pulls plugs from the soil to make space for water, air, and nutrients to move more freely through the soil. Aeration will not make plugs in tree roots, but we recommend that you use caution when using machines around tree roots so that you do not damage the equipment or the trees.

[@efstro]

What are your expectations for results? It appears that you have a tremendous amount of weeds that will crowd out your newly planted seed - what is your strategy?

[@theCastleberry]

Hi Ed! Honestly, just to have some sort of growth. Make sure to catch the next video where I address this very issue! TONS of weeds back there, but I think I have a pretty good plan for all of that.

[@efstro]

Great - I'll stay tune for the next video. I appreciate you getting started on the fall work now as a reminder for myself. Last year I did the same thing, but later in the season than I wanted. As a result I received good results, but not great. I have a problem with Poa Annua (In the Seattle area) so I started with Tenacity treatments once a week as a pre emergent and post emergent and starting to see the treatments take effect. (There's a study that shows summer applications are more effective with frequent low doses while cold weather applications achieve better results with 14 day intervals applications). I expect to over seed in a few weeks - early September. Thanks for the reply and your videos - nice job! and good luck with the weeds.

[@maxsteuer1558]

My new lawn is full of crab grass. I did a post emergent 4 days ago, most are dying off now. Would it be best for me to wait until spring to overseed, a couple weeks after I put down the pre-emergent? Or should I overseed this fall yet? Cool season grass in Wisconsin. Do I need to both dethatch and aerate if the lawn was just installed this last spring?

[@domyown]

Thank you for your questions! We need to know what product was used for post -emergent elimination of the crabgrass to help determine if you can overseed this fall. You can answer us here or call our expert staff at 866-581-7378.

[@maxsteuer1558]

DoMyOwn I used Spectracide Weed Stop + Crabgrass killer (concentrate). Only did the back yard, the front yard hasn't been treated yet and full of weeds and crabgrass. Thanks!

[@corporatehq44]

It may be too late, but I heard Tenacity would have been perfecto for your cool season grass. DMO might touch on this!

[@maxsteuer1558]

I'm also wondering if it's okay to overseed when you have a lot of weeds already, or if it's better to wait until spring and do it before the weeds germinate.

[@davewaveandrews]

Check out the label, remember label is law. The post-emergent might tell you how long until you can put down new seed. For example, the glysophate I use to kill weeds says 7 days. In Wisconsin you can probably put down seed anytime in September. I would at least de-thatch to remove the thatch layer so you get good seed to dirt contact.

[@roberttrautwein1260]

Maybe cool if the base is mostly tall rescue. Mostly Bermuda grass here and it is persistent.

[@brianm9272]

I realize in the front yard you put down a pre-and post-emergent. Could you have still aerated that area or would it have broken the pre-emergent barrier ? And if you are able to aerate those areas will the aeration holes still fill in with no seeds added?

[@davewaveandrews]

I aerate before I put my pre-emergent crabgrass preventer down this year and had good results with very little crabgrass and the wholes fill in and plugs break down in about 1 month time frame.

[@theCastleberry]

If I did aerate the front, it would have broken down the pre-emergent barrier for sure. Best to aerate before, and then either put down a pre and post emergent app or overseed. NOT BOTH! If you try to overseed and put down a pre emergent, it will inhibit the seeds from germinating. Hope that helps.

[@USA4Soldier]

I hope you show us an update. Can't wait to see the results.

[@domyown]

Most certainly plan on doing so! Make sure to catch the next video. ;-)

[@JasonDurso]

I'm curious to see how it goes. August is the hottest month in ga even where you are. You probably should have waited till the end of September beginning of October.

[@theCastleberry]

Same here! Probably should have. But...time will tell! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@worldpeace5853]

What turf type tall fescue seeds should I go with it’s so confusing guys! My list Jonathan Green, Greenview, GCI or I see now it’s Pennington. Can anyone chip in please?

[@domyown]

The best way to determine what grass seed would grow and establish well in your area would be to speak to someone at your Local Master Gardener center for what will thrive in your weather and environments conditions. npic.orst.edu/pest/countyext.htm

[@worldpeace5853]

@@domyown I know TTTF will do but curious on the brand pls.

[@domyown]

@@worldpeace5853 Pennington Smart Seed Professional Grass Seed Tri-Fescue Tall Fescue is a turf-type tall fescue blend. It produces a fine-textured grass ideal for landscaping, lawns, parks, golf courses, and athletic fields. This unique blend offers exceptional persistence under tough weather and traffic conditions and drought tolerance. It has also shown improved resistance to fungal pathogens like brown patch, fusarium patch, and leaf spot. It is Water Star Qualified, which means that it promotes water conservation by requiring minimal watering while maintaining plant health. www.domyown.com/pennington-smart-seed-professional-grass-seed-trifescue-tall-fescue-p-22451.html

[@ThePaulcrane]

so no top dressing would be needed for over seeding?

[@domyown]

For overseeding Fescue lawns, it can be effective to apply a compost top dressing at the same time, because the seeds need direct soil contact to germinate. You could start by aerating and seeding first, and then apply a 1/4" of rich layer of compost to encourage the seeds to grow.

[@TheSib]

I was really looking forward to seeing the results….. Not a good way to start off my Monday.

[@Legendary_UA]

Wait, where's the Braves cap?

[@stevenmondazzi4192]

Thanks, great video- did you put starter fertilizer down at the same time as the seed?

[@domyown]

Thanks for watching! Yes, a starter fertilizer was put down with the seed.

[@gabrielhernandez4992]

What machine was the first one you used??

[@domyown]

That first machine is a power core aerator to make aerating a larger yard much easier and faster. You can usually rent one by the day from a home improvement or hardware store.

[@gabrielhernandez4992]

Thanks !!

[@imim4136]

I thought tall fescue was for transition zones (hot) Southern California seed? I’m so confused

[@fivestar2227]

Why not use a creeping rhizome variety so you dont have to keep reseeding?

[@domyown]

KBG doesn't grow well in our environment. It is too warm and has high humidity which causes many diseases problems in the south. It's good for states that are a little further north not in Georgia. Fescue grows a deep root system and that is why we can get it to grow this far south.

[@mohammedzaman1937]

no peat moss? no starter fertilizer?

[@domyown]

You should. We did not. Oops. -Paul

[@robertbmcneill3758]

0:32 you missed the opportunity to say, "the TINE has come to aerate..."

[@gtjman1]

Was the aerator rented or owned? If owned, why not just rent it?

[@domyown]

The aerator in these videos was rented since most people don’t have the cash to invest in that kind of equipment for it to sit around most of the time.

[@f86fman]

If you mentioned about how wet the soil should be I missed that. Your grass, or what there is of it, looks soaked.

[@f86fman]

Oops! Right after I wrote the above you discussed watering.

[@salmonsilva]

the fertilizer??????

[@timivers8823]

Song at 7:30 please?

[@domyown]

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[@timivers8823]

DoMyOwn thanks! Just found your channel. Love it. Great tips for my yard renovation.

[@domyown]

You are most welcome! Glad you found the channel, like the tips and hope it helps you with your yard renovation. Remember that we sell lots of lawn products to help and a very knowledgeable staff to answer any questions you might have.

[@robertmorley3609]

you forgot the calcium.

[@susanbarbee5258]

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