Do NOT Believe It...1" Low Mow Fescue IS POSSIBLE!!!!

[@spritely2158]

Gotta be real, is this the best lawn on youtube? Great stuff man.

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Thanks man, I appreciate that 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@PoloFieldsLawnService]

Solid information, from start to finish. We Workin 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Yessir...preciate you bro! We Workin' 💪🏾🌱!!!

[@dosgos]

Results speak for themselves.

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

It's hanging in there but I don't know how much longer it can last with this heat and no rain.

[@jasongarcia5027]

I didn’t know fescue looked this good ! Thinking on reseeding with this !! Man looks good !😊

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Thanks it's hanging in there.

[@thejeffbomb]

I always like the positivity you put into your vids. They’re vids about lawns .. so it isn’t strictly necessary. But you add it anyway. Positivity woven into everything. So nice!

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

I appreciate that 🙏🏾. I can say that is a part of my personality that I strive to put into everything that I do.

[@SmokeyA55]

You on the top of the FESCUE GAME I got to step it up 👍🏿💯

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Thanks man. We all just gotta keep putting in that work. If you are consistent with your cultural practices, the lawn will continue to improve over time. We Workin' 💪🏾🌱

[@unclebobo4349]

I’ve been at 5/8” with my tall fescue for years now. You just need to train it to shorter cuts and stay on top of your cutting and fertilizer schedules to keep it going.

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Good to know! That's what I have been focusing on. Staying on top of the cuts for training is really important in my opinion.

[@unclebobo4349]

@@ElevatedLawnscapes I’m just north of Boston, every year weather permitting I try to get in the turf to cut in Mid March. Plus I really focus on my fertilizers and micronutrients to help out. Then when I really start my program I make sure to rotate everything out so the grass and soil doesn’t go stagnant

[@Striperman]

All good points and looks great. One suggestion for others watching is when getting any type of striping kit, always get one the is slightly wider that the mower wheels to prevent wheel marks on the stripes.

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Yep that helps.

[@DirtygardenCA]

Gotta love the look of short cut turf, this is exactly how it looks when you order sod from a turf farm.

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Low cut turf definitely has a different look for the better!

[@JesusistheonetrueGod]

I've watched your content long enough to find out we are in the same state. Good to know, that means I have little excuse. I wish my relationship with my pops was as good as your relationship with yours seems to be. Nevertheless, I have a Father in Heaven who never forsakes His children.

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Our Heavenly Father will always be there. Just continue to be consistent with your cultural practices in the lawn and it will get better and better over time. Thanks for watching 🙏🏾!

[@NyTonyF]

The color still looks amazing at the lower height of cut. Overseed with a higher % of 365ss KBG for a darker color this fall. 😉😊🔥🔥

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Thanks 👍🏾. Yep, I that is a possibility. I may actually find a darker MVS fescue seed and overseed with just that cultivar. I'm trying to keep this mostly fescue and the existing KBG is going to continue to spread over time. Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

[@darrengibson1115]

I live south Florida and floratam is the grass of choice . We cut the grass high as possible. My grass is 4 1/2 inches .

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Completely different grass types and management practices. I cant speak on the management practices for that grass type, in this video I am talking about cool season Tall Fescue. Thanks for watching though.

[@nikolaijermolajew7237]

Thank you for this. I live in Australia in a cool temperate part of the country. But we get some very hot temps in summer too. My lawn was originally 100% fescue, but I overseeded it 50/50 fescue and KBG last spring. It struggled through summer this year, but I’m hoping to get better performance now that it’s had more time to establish. I’m currently at about 65mm (roughly 2 1/2”) for winter, down from 3.5. I’ve been considering leaving it at that height this summer just to see how it goes.

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Sounds good. Sometimes you just have to try it out and see how it goes ✊🏾

[@TransitionZoneGuy7b]

Outstanding points. I'm at 2.75 in the front and 2.25 in the back where there's more moisture. Plan to go lower with a different mower in the fall. I've learned all that matters is what's acceptable to you. I appreciate this!

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

I agree 💯. It's your lawn, you determine the acceptance criteria! Thanks for watching.

[@JohnDeMoss]

Impressive given how hot it has been in the DMV this summer

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Thank you sir! We need rain badly!

[@DMCnME]

Looks great. I think a happy medium is around 2.5. Once I can get a handle on the disease in my lawn, I think that’s where I’ll end up.

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

I agree that the sweet spot is a little higher. I will be playing with HOC in the fall after I see how it continues to perform the rest of the season at this HOC. Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

[@DirtygardenCA]

Yeah I think Ryan Knorr was rotary cutting his turf at his old house right before he moved, it was around the 2" mark and it looked sweet.

[@delrayharris6583]

@@DirtygardenCAhe’s up there with Ryan Knor

[@DMCnME]

@@ElevatedLawnscapesBeing in Maryland, ever consider Tahoma 31 Bermuda? I’m in PA but very South in Zone 7a. I’m curious 😀

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

@DMCnME I would like to go to Bermuda for a portion of my lawn which would probably be my front yard. I have so much shade throughout my lawn that I'm not positive it would perform at its best. With the way the recent years of weather patterns have gone Bermuda is looking way more appealing! If I had full sun I would definitely do some Bermuda. I would choose IronCutter Bermuda if I were to do it.

[@Sir_Mack]

Cam, first of all your lawn looks amazing as usual. I'm just curious though, it seems like your backyard gets ample amounts of shade. I have plenty doubts that this would be as successful if it was in full sun all day. Not trying to take anything at all away from what you've accomplished cause I'm my mind you truly are a professional, but I just wonder if the same results could be attained in different conditions.

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

100% valid point. I addressed that in a prior video. I do have a little under half of my back lawn that is full sun (1500k sq ft). The section that is next to the raised garden bed. That area is on its own irrigation zone and I have to do the most monitoring in that area but it is still performing well. Your point is valid that shade cover does help but the full sun area is still performing. Also, my test plot is at 1.5" full sun and performing like a champ.

[@stephenercolino5253]

Agree with you 100%. My lawn is in full sun for at least 8 hours a day and with this intense heat that we have had and lack of irrigation it is pretty much dormant and will need intense overseeding this fall

[@Piccolo_Re]

Looks awesome! You’d have to have a perfectly level lawn with a perfectly designed sprinkler system for this to work.

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Thanks! I disagree with the requirements you stated because my lawn doesn't meet either one of those that you described. I have areas that are high and I have areas that are at least 2 inches low or more. My irrigation is far from perfect but I understand the coverage and the output and I make the necessary adjustments to get the water in the ground. Which sometimes means hand watering areas. Thanks for watching!

[@tonynichols2872]

Great information Cam. I am working on lower HOC with the same cultivar. I noticed the same loss of color so I am back up near 2 inches. Will see how it goes from there. May stay at 1.75" to 2".

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

I think there is a sweet spot somewhere between 1.5-2". I'm going to play around with HOC in the fall once I see how it performs all season at this HOC. Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

[@cameronandersonsr]

Looks great, I usually cut at 4 inches and found 3 inches HOC actually looks better. 1.25 HOC would not work for my lawn due to grading issues. I am planning to nuke my lawn in the next week or so and prepare for a complete renovation during the labor day weekend. May have to pull back if we still have high temperatures here in Baltimore. I will use that time to further recondition the soil and hopefully improve the overall grading. You're a real one at that 1.25 HOC, not for the faint of heart. Stay blessed and keep workin!

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

I appreciate your comment and continued support 🙏🏾. I think you have the right plan laid out your renovation. For the past few years I have been encouraging people to come off of the 4"+ fescue and just try 3". From a performance perspective it's not much difference but the look is MUCH BETTER. Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

[@zacharymilos392]

Great points! Makes me wonder, other than feel under foot, if TTTF can be cut this low and look like this, what's the point of any other grass types?

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

🤣 the newer tall fescue cultivars are really nice and versatile. There are other grass types that are better suited for different climates that will take less inputs and have less maintenance to keep them looking like this during the tough period of the year. I think we need options for different situations. I do love some fescue, especially with this experience I'm getting now.

[@zacharymilos392]

@@ElevatedLawnscapes yeah I only said this because I've been a firm KBG believer because it feels great under my feet in my backyard but it really takes a lot of effort (and $$) to keep it looking dark and healthy once it starts getting hot.

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

@@zacharymilos392 I completely agree with your position on KBG. These new fescue cultivars look and feel more like KBG. I have a hard time telling fescue from KBG grass blades in my lawn.

[@oboydjr]

Looking great! What type of mulch do you use? The color of your mulch in your beds compliment the lawn well!

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Thanks 🙏🏾! It's just red mulch from my local nursery.

[@wilsonline90]

Grass looks gorgeous! What cultivars?

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Thanks. Just about all the MVS LS tall fescue cultivars and 365SS. I have overseeded for a number years before.

[@mantooth-cw2rv]

looks great and I was thinking of raising to 3.5 for the next 8 weeks ;)

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

That's not a bad idea looking at the hot forecast coming but not always necessary depending on your situation. Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

[@mantooth-cw2rv]

Thanks for sharing

[@drycoconut5898]

Your lawn is impeccable. How often are watering during this excruciating heat?

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

As stated in the video 2-3x per week depending on how the lawn is responding to the conditions.

[@sethm10]

Lawn looks good - as usual. How you only have 19k followers (including me) is unclear.

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Thanks 🙏🏾! I completely understand what you mean, my time will come at some point. I will continue to produce the best information I can.

[@FlightSkool]

We working

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Yessir 💪🏾!!!

[@brycehasfriends]

It looks like you have ample amounts of shade. Is this possible in full sun with absolutely no shade?

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

It is with proper management. My lawn is not all shade and it's not shade all day.

[@robturner7853]

I like mine at 3 to 3.5 even 4" when its so hot but may try 2.5 ish after overseed and its thickeR

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

The higher HOC does have its benefits when it gets hot and dry. I use to love the higher HOC too....until I saw and felt the low cut stuff for myself. It gets the people going 🤣

[@bigmahlman]

How do you like the etimemaster? Should I upgrade from my gas one?

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

I like it, it cuts good but not great. I do not think it is an upgrade from the gas because I think it needs more power to improve the cut quality and lift of the grass blades.

[@robturner7853]

Heres My only 2 questions. Are you happy with it? Which HOC do you like best for you? And lastly , I hardly had noticed "until you said something" the color change 💥

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

I am happy with it! I know I prefer lower over the old 3" HOC I just gotta find the sweet spot. I think the sweet spot may be 1.5-2" to balance between the positives for the low cut and holding more color with more "stripeability". I will be playing with HOC this fall once I see how it performs this entire season at this HOC.

[@robturner7853]

@@ElevatedLawnscapes 💥awesome

[@gmarbray]

Can we get an etimemaster review? I'm in the market for a homeowner 30" mower and a honest review would be helpful.

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

I completely understand. I will be doing one but I can say its not at the top of the content list right now. My brief feedback on the mower is this: - Well built like other Toro Products - Has good cut quality but it is underpowered in my opinion - Love the 30" steel deck, definitely a timesaver over the 22" mowers - Battery life is great for a homeowner. I have cut up to 12k sq ft in one charge on the Max setting, could get more on the variable speed mode. - It is a good mower, not great mower. - If you are not sold on going battery, I would buy the gas version. Its cheaper and has more power. I have heard from people that have the both TimeMasters they say the gas cut quality is better.

[@randykirksey6270]

Great information.... Are you in the Metro Atlanta area?

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

I'm not, I'm in MD.

[@geronimoberrios76]

Cam, you are an inspiration to lawn care. Your Lawn is absolutely beautiful and I am doing everything I can to follow each step here in L.I NY... what are your thoughts on the gci turf tall fescue and KBG mix ?

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Thanks man. I am not sure if Pete has converted his fescue and KBG blend over to the new MVS cultivars yet. I know his tall fescue blend is all MVS cultivars and they are the same ones that I have in my lawn. I haven't used or seen his Tall Fescue and KBG blend in person but his KBG looks good in his lawn. Pete always looks for quality products.

[@joemccall8991]

I've been overseeding with Pete's Cool Blue for the past two seasons and think I have one of the best lawns in my neighborhood (and my competitors' lawns are professionally managed). I'm in Maryland zone 8a so close to your climate. I don't think you can go wrong with GCI or MVS seed, good luck!

[@pczapp827]

I lived at the top of New Jersey for over 50 years with no grass issues & nice Bluegrass. Now I am on Marylands Eastern Shore below Del, not near Ocean City & most of the grass here is TTTF & I had never heard of it & would stay away from it even on Long Island. Here the heat & humidity is worse the any Vietnam experience I ever went thru & lawn care is near impossible to figure out & I have studied it & worked at it for 8 years I have been here. I have watched all the web sites,purchased products & visit with Turf,Farm & Golf Professionals at that supplier,showed them soil test results & asked for advice. I have received an award from the people on my street for lawn & turf achievement & improvement & the lawn to me looks like crap every July & Aug because of the heat,70 plus Dew Points anf fungus issues. I just stay with Rye,Fescue & Blue & last year went to almost all liquid fert.

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

@pczapp827 The heat plus the humidity is a definite challenge in this area growing cool season grass during the summer. I really wish I had all of my front or all of my backyard that was full sun. I would have Zoysia or Bermuda...way easier to manage than cool season grass with the recent years weather patterns.

[@geronimoberrios76]

@@ElevatedLawnscapes so what seed name brand has the best cultivars in your opinion?

[@Scott-xq2dm]

I can’t afford the water bill for this type of HoC! Lol

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

I get it 100%!

[@MHL1528]

Did anyone catch what USDA zone he's in, such as 6a, 8, etc...not cool/transition/warm grass zone.

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

7a

[@marktesner2010]

The lawn looks great!! When was this video made? We, in North Carolina, have extreme heat and drought conditions. I have kept my mowing at 4.5 inches and only mowing once a week. I still have to water 3 times per week, just to keep it fairly healthy. Also, are your Mountainview cultivars the same as the new blend being offered by Pete Deny at GCI Turf? Thanks for the video, brother!! We know you're still working!!!!💪

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Video wad recorded last week and most of the clips were from the last week of June after our heat wave. We have been in the mid to upper 90s with a couple 100° days and we haven't had measurable rain in 2 months. We need rain bad, just about everything is toast around here unless you are watering. Yes, Pete's MVS cultivars are the same ones that I have used the most in my lawn. There is a link to that seed in the description of this video. I have some other MVS cultivars mixed in also.

[@marktesner2010]

@ElevatedLawnscapes Thanks, Cam!! I really enjoy your videos and the knowledge that you have and share with all of us!! You definitely have one of, if not the best, looking lawns that are being shown on KZbin!! Please keep up the great work, and God bless 🙌 🙏

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

@marktesner2010 I truly appreciate that. I'm just sharing the knowledge and experiences that I am gaining first hand in hopes to help people with their lawns.

[@marktesner2010]

​@ElevatedLawnscapes Alright, my friend!!! I just ordered 90 lbs of the GCI Turf type tall fescue under your link!!! Thanks for all you do, and know we are working!!!💪

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

@marktesner2010 I appreciate you supporting the channel 🙏🏾

[@cjvx7208]

My fescue does better than my blue grass side because the fescue roots can reach the high water table that I sit on

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Fescue is also a more durable/hardy grass type in the summertime time than KBG.

[@seedtimeharvestlawncare]

Are you sure you're not at Camden Yard? The background looks like Orioles Park.

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

🤣 I appreciate that. It's not quite Camden Yards quality but I'm working to get there.

[@seedtimeharvestlawncare]

@@ElevatedLawnscapes I appreciate your humbleness, I've learned a lot from you.

[@nomargins]

I'm seeing cat damage.They're using it like a litter box. Ever since I started taking care of the grass, now what can I do for that nothing smh🤦🏾‍♂️. Nice HOC, I'm keeping mine at 4 inches. It looks long, but it's the best thing on the street, color and everything through this drought. When people drive down the street you would think I got some kind of activity in my yard.They just be looking they can tell I'm working😂🤏🏽✌🏾👍🏽👍🏽

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Yessir 💪🏾🌱! I like to hear that you are happy with your results. Like I said it's not for everyone. I would suggest trying 3" in the fall and see how you like it for next year. I didn't see much performance difference between 3" and 4" but the look at 3" was much better. Just Know...You Workin' 💪🏾🌱!

[@chriskemp6636]

Where do you buy your mountain view seed from?

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

I buy mine locally here in MD from Newsom Seed. There is a link in the description for an online option if you need it.

[@chriskemp6636]

You talking about GCI turf? I have bought some of his seed.

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

@@chriskemp6636 It's not the same as his previous blend. He just switched to all MVS cultivars last fall.

[@SuperTA329]

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[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

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[@raymond8929]

👍🏿🙏🏿👊🏿

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

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[@fomas8190]

battery mower you are unsubscribed bye

[@ElevatedLawnscapes]

Well, you made it evident that you haven't been watching my content anyway because that's the only mower I have used since last year 🤷🏾‍♂️✌🏾😎