Draining the Pond & Irrigating the New Grass! Should Be Interesting if it Works!

[@decline1129]

Appreciate the non-sponsored content. Certain other tractor youtubers have turned every video into an advertisement and in doing so have lost all credibility in my eyes

[@Manoffire260]

Exactly what I came here to say!

[@thomasburton5843]

Amen, well said

[@windzer]

​@@user-gg7hc8ht1dhe was a shill from day one of course that's his whole deal is selling tractors and now just attachments but he does such dumb things then bashes the equipment when it was his fault to begin with I have a hard time watching him anymore

[@gckshea]

Good Works Tractors did a video a while back addressing his commercial approach. He did say his videos were made to promote his businesses, with his version of "practical" content to support his goal of sales. You just have to decide what you want to take in. This isn't to defend him...I just happened to first see his disclsimer early on, and glean through all YT videos for my interests and questions on projects. One of the first tractoring channels I ever saw when I was getting a new tractor and implements was TTWT. While I don't farm big acreage, I found ag videos interesting. By that same token, I have no need to soup up a 1025R with hydraulic pumps and turbos...I pick and choose. That's how YT is, and it has a very large monetization component, so pick whether the presentations fit your sensibilities and needs. Monetization doesn't mean the creator is always doing a sales pitch...TTWT is a best example. Just have to glean. Keep up your efforts, Tim. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@LKN117]

wow just imagine someone bringing you content FOR FREE needing to make money to support themselves. 😒

[@timblack33]

You’ll never please everyone, so do what makes the most sense for you. I personally enjoy the mix of sponsored and non sponsored videos. I do not watch channels that are basically a commercial the whole time, but appreciate your sponsors and have purchased from most of them

[@jimmcknight3021]

I think there is balance between sponsored and non-sponsered. I think your channel does a good job of having a balance.

[@edmoody5822]

Tim, I don't care if you show sponsored products or non sponsored products, I have gotten a lot of great ideas on products and procedures from your content. Keep up the good work.

[@michaeldugger6964]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ProjectsWithPat]

TIM, i like this video, its more normal back to your roots like 4 years ago, just real Tim.

[@krisl2492]

I just like watching your videos,sponsored or not. We have learned so much watching you, and your better 1/2.

[@kencotton4645]

I value your opinion of any product, and I understand that by using sponsored products, you get access to products you might not have bought on your own. So I am good with sponsored and unsponsored reviews.

[@countrycaretakerpropertyse7981]

Hey Tim! I love both kinds of content. Non sponsored feels more “genuine” but the sponsored posts typically relate to any Deere sub compact owner whether it’s something a viewer may be in the market for or something that they didn’t know they needed. Keep up the awesome videos. I’ll always love any content you post.

[@demcburney]

Personally, like most others commenting here, I don’t care either way about sponsored or non sponsored products. I think your channel has proven to be very fair and non biased about any products you show. All I care about is whether or not they are cool and useful. It’s nice to see how products work or fail in different situations. Either way you’re doing it right!

[@cogentdynamics]

I enjoy the non-sponsored products and a less commercial feel. I understand the advantages of sponsorship. Very impressive what you do with ventrack.

[@davidlinux]

I like sponsored or nonsponsored. I am a big boy. If I do not like the discussion I can fast forward. To be honest I have several items that you and other KZbinrs have reviewed. Your reviews saves me a lot of money. You break things down so it's understandable and relatable. I appreciate everything you both do. Thank you.

[@stevenmcintosh3303]

Looking forward to the pond project and glad to see you're getting good use of the water through irrigation.

[@wheelockjeremy]

Non sponsored content & products are appreciated, but Be sponsored. Producing great quality, entertaining videos is not inexpensive. And you deserve to make a living providing the content. That’s proven by the viewership & subscribers. Thank you Tim & Christy

[@shanesherwood343]

Great Video I don’t mind the sponsored videos just glad they are all not sponsored the fact that KZbinrs like you and Neil from Dig drive diy don’t make sponsored infomercials every week is what keeps me coming back to watch

[@BradMyers]

I like watching you make do with the products you have. Maybe a new tool Tuesday or something like that showcasing a new item, but in general I like seeing you solve problems and overcome the obstacles with what you have.

[@margaretportera3553]

Tim, my husband and I don’t care whether your videos are sponsored or not. What we do care about is your unbiased reviews and tons of information about the products you show on your website! Love you and Kristy, keep up the good work and blessings to you both and your family!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Wow, thank you!

[@Tapthatsugershack]

Should put a bunch of green diy in the pond and paint the grass green 😀🤔

[@WilReid]

Sponsored videos imply a solution looking for a problem. Non-sponsored videos are usually an existing problem and trying to figure out a solution or whether something is a solution. Both have value. They just need to be interesting and honest.

[@BobsOutdoorActivities]

I enjoy both products. People have to understand this is your business as well as your hobby. I like to see what tools work best and bad for you.

[@bighock5166]

I appreciate the non-sponsored. I dislike having products being pushed, especially when it so obvious. I appreciate the honest usage and reviews of the priducts. You have been very informative and helpful as a 1025r owner. Love the Bible versus at the end as well. Our country needs more of that.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks for the kind words. Biased reviews are useless..or worse. I agree. We REALLY try to avoid that type of thing.

[@randyhughes5160]

I can appreciate both new items or unusual and the new items from the normal sponsors

[@garyduncan3060]

Like the sponsored products videos and the non sponsored. You can’t make everyone happy I enjoy them all keep up the good work.

[@Kcolby47]

I hope you are encouraged by the many comments that appreciate your candor, transparency and genuine personality whether products are sponsored or not. I have bought and enjoyed several things that I likely wouldn’t have know about otherwise. I enjoy the information, the projects and you folks. I also appreciate the challenges you must face balancing content, viewership, metrics, sponsorship, and business. I trust that what you are doing can continue to flourish and…”be fruitful and multiply.” Blessings to you and Christy.

[@pacoal]

Your projects are always interesting Tim, regardless sponsored or not.😊

[@HuserHelpers]

Reminds me of when I was a kid the Lindsay Traveling Big Guns we used on the farm. We still have two of them and the Deutz air cooled engines on 6" pumps, but haven't used them in years. I can still hear the sound in my head.

[@wickedcoyote271]

I am interested in and enjoy the content on equipment and things you find useful, interesting, and fun. I don’t much care if it’s sponsored, provided free, or paid for by you. Your reviews have always been honest as far as I could tell. It’s about learning what is available and how it can be used. Keep up the good work!

[@brianvarner]

Sponsored or not if it's not excessive it doesn't matter to me. It has been valuable to me. As long as I'm learning something on your video's I'll keep watching which you've provided for a long time. Owner of 1026R and X590.

[@toddh3774]

Any content that teaches me something about tractors is great content!! Sponsored or not.

[@leokelly359]

Tim I personally don't really mind, weather it is sponsored or not. you do you and what is best for you as a content creature. I will watch either way

[@mp45code]

Your honest impressions and evaluations are worth much more than sponsorship. Sponsoring alsways gives a bias. Either way your videos are a really nice thing to watch! Keep it up!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We try very hard to give honest feedback even on sponsored items. A few bucks isn’t worth sacrificing character and reputation.

[@tomhill4044]

Your videos are great. I like to see both sponsors and unsponsored. Hope you keep your pond

[@jjacres129]

Honestly I like your sponsored product you do a good job showing them off so we can see how good or bad they’re

[@FelipeColby]

Honest sponsored videos are great. Like Paul Harvey...if you know they are from the heart recommendations, and willing to share the pluses and minuses, I have never minded in the least. Understanding more about ponds, how to build a proper pond would be interesting as well.

[@Kcolby47]

Well said!

[@drich6816]

I like seeing new products regardless.

[@kencramer1697]

I don't care if they are sponsored or not. I have learned a lot in the last year or so watching you. I just took delivery of my first tractor just two weeks ago and I put a lot of the information I learned on here to use when purchasing it. I got the TYM 2515H with front end loader, backhoe, box blade, brush cutter, grapple, pallet forks and 5ft tiller all at once to hopefully get me through all the projects I have to do. I even have my first 2 contracts on mowing to help offset the cost of the tractor. :) I look forward to each and every episode.

[@JimFinlayson]

I think you’re maintaining a good balance of sponsor/non-sponsored and you are way more transparent than most. I just unsubscribed from someone that crossed over to the YT dark side. I think full-timer requires incredible balance and you do it well.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thank you for the supportive words. It is not easy. We try.

[@RCplanesrfun]

Great video.i love just doing stuff to see what works. Thats working

[@jimmerrithew453]

Hi Tim. In the event of a house fire, in a rural area, your pond will be an easily accessible reservoir for the fire department. You may benefit from reduced house insurance costs as a result.

[@Freecan67]

Ttwt you guys do good work. As per the fires. As a Canadian. Sorry for the Smoke. God Bless.

[@dougmcnattin386]

I'm liking your approach to getting rid of water. LOL. Nice to see you back outside. I think you might have enough water to start that grass seed. Even if you don't it's a great exercise.

[@jameslyon8446]

Tim, I am always looking forward to learning new things even if it is sponsored or not. The content will have ads either way, this one had the sprinkler, John Deere Tractors, the hydro's pump, the Honda pump, new area subdivision, heck even the frog sanctuary with fish habitat. The haters will hate, keep doing what you feel is right, it is your channel that you share with us. Thank you!!

[@samengler539]

Hi Tim I like watching what ever your doing. Keep up the work.

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Awesome video, Tim. I really appreciate you and your wife for these awesome videos 👍

[@Itsa_Mea]

I take you as an honest man so a sponsored product or not, I feel I can trust your opinion.

[@unclealansyard5176]

Tim, 1st great set up with the irrigation even though it's only a trash pump. Hey it works well for your situation and you can still use the same set as needed. 2. I like seeing your videos of both sponsored and non sponsored equipment as well your feedback and showing the use on projects. 3. I'm sure you're pond project will turn out great like Neil's! 4. If I lived closer I'll be helping you out all the time lol. Keep up the good work!

[@stephenbaron5681]

I grew up on a farm in NJ, back when it truly was the garden state. Our frame was 63 acres. We had a 50x 200 ft pond with about 25 springs to keep it full plus drainage ditch in and a discharge stream. It had filled in over time so my dad hired a drag line to dig it to about 20 ft depth. We had a v8 irrigation pump that could run four 200 yard lines at once. Only one time during a bad drought did we pull the pond down by running 24 hrs a day. It is not good for the springs to run the pond down so my dad asked the neighbor who used an artesian well for irrigation to help and he ran his pump into the drainage ditch witch fed our pond and filled it back up. You need a drag line.

[@frijoli9579]

I like products. Don't care if sponsored or not. Unless the channel becomes a commercial for sponsored products. Keep up the great content. Also, don't let the pond go. Fix it up and make it beautiful. I'll watch that series!

[@timziegler9358]

I filled in a 1/2 acre ravine in 2017 and it was graded and seeded. It took better than two years before I had a good stand of grass. Pelletized lime, some fertilizer, God's rain and...... patience! You will be mowing that lawn regularly before you know it. Chris Gunn, Letsdigit18, does a fine job lining his ponds with clay. Renting a good size excavator for a week or less will be good video material. You are very capable.... and you do it! Best wishes.

[@randysavage8963]

Always new and different content . Let’s get started Thanks Tim

[@BG-vq9fd]

It sounded like Niel did a lot of home work. Very nice looking pond.

[@keithbrettell2058]

I don't mind the sponsored videos. I'm probably in the minority but I don't have a Johnny or a Vinnie. One of your project videos was a suggested video several years ago and I enjoyed it, and many others, so I subscribed. I'm a 'big kid' living vicariously through you, watching you 'play' with your life-sized Tonka 'toys' in a giant sandbox. Dirt Perfect might be a good resource, as well as Neil, for this pond project. Looking forward to this pond project🚜🚧👷‍♂️

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@michaeldugger6964]

nuttin like a rainbird sound in the summer almost good as cicadas!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@johnkemp4370]

From my prior oil field experience, when you reduce from 4” to 2” output , you create more pressure. When it works run it

[@NinjaKid250]

I don’t really pay attention to sponsored vs non-sponsored. i just like seeing tractor and farm projects! Keep up the great work and god bless

[@Agamerrobertjr]

I like both sponsored and non sponsored because we appreciate your honesty about the product. While we know it’s sponsored we trust y’all’s words

[@ralphjelomono9068]

Great idea Tim and nice you can use the water resource on your grass. Sure is a lot of grass out there!! I have no problems with sponsored videos. Many of the products you folks like and use I probably would too. You always provide good content, sponsored or not.

[@peanutsmith1462]

I have followed you from the beginning one of the first 100 subscribers to your channel I don’t comment a lot but sure do watch those videos and thanks for sharing your experience

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep! I remember! Thanks for continuing to watch!

[@hoyks1]

With the foot valve: if you tie it onto a 5gal barrel with a short length of wire or rope, you can then push it into the deepest part of the pond and suck cleaner water for longer. It will float just below the surface and won't get clogged in mud, so you won't have to mess with it as often. A rope tied to the foot valve and back to the shore is also a good idea for if any of the camlocks work loose so you don't have to go swimming to retrieve the foot valve.

[@buckshotbuck23]

I just like seeing you do your thing. Gives me ideal on how I can do things with my 2038r. I got a pond to drain to dont wanna waste the water.

[@billkenosky3825]

hi Tim it does not matter just be you and what ever comes out of your show will be.I watch for ideas and the content that you show.thanks

[@UrbanKarlsson-qm1dx]

Hello from sweden 🙋‍♂️ You can tie a bucket with a lid on to that inlet to the pump so it flot just under the water line 😊

[@SLCFarms]

Love all your videos sponsored or not. One of the best KZbin channels out there

[@kavemanthewoodbutcher]

Carry on as yall see fit. As long as its financially viable, i prefer non sponsored videos, but tractors and such are expensive, so is fuel. I really enjoyed the TimVlog today.

[@mp45code]

Indeed, D:D:D's pond project is a very good example. You showed wth those box blades what can be done on the hill you git rid of. Maybe taking wider turns on the pond may be an option, the bands would not get that steep as trade off...

[@Kimboslice1990]

Tim agree or disagree on things I’ve been a follower for a long time. I enjoy your content and variety is the spice of life. I have google and everyone out there who wants to sell me a product can make a video to inform me about it it. That being said I don’t think you ever came off as a salesman for anything other than John Deere 😂😂. The discount codes are nice but 5% will never be enough to determine whether or not I buy something. Keep up the good work and let the haters ( including me sometimes) hate! Also what does it take to get you on a 110 TLB. Loader, backhoe, removable backhoe and three point hitch and PTO and it’s a hydro and it’s a Deere, CMon Man!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Hey, my Father in law has a 110TLB! Nice machine!

[@marilynwitherell186]

I don’t care for sponsored videos but sometimes the information is helpful.

[@E_R_I_K]

I own less than half an acre of property, so i watch your channel for pure enjoyment, not for equipment ideas. Granted if you ever decide to delve into review of x500 or x700 series garden tractors and similar competitor machines, I'd be watching from a potential user side. All that said, i dont really have any problem or concern over some sponsored content. Just don't over do it like some channels do. Look forward to pond progress Tim!

[@dalebargen]

These are some great ideas! Thanks!

[@digi63]

Tim I have always enjoyed your honesty and I am sure if you add more sponsored content you will keep that.

[@AustinHerrig]

I LOVE that sprinkler!

[@decline1129]

Great video. Super useful topic. Especially for those of us who live in a county that restricts our irrigation

[@gruntfactory1745]

Hey, Hometown Acres has just redone his pond as it was not holding water and had to line it with about 1foot of clay. Good watch KZbin video dropped this week. Cheers.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Have been keeping up with it.

[@DerekThorpe294]

You just need to overseed in the late summer/ fall and you'll be good out there. Spring seeded is usually a tough job woth no irrigation. Plant some more seed around first week of September. Ots honestly not looking too bad for being a spring with no irrigation

[@ChuckJohnson-p3m]

I learn from yourself channel,regardless of sponsored or not

[@projectswithjw]

Unsponsored videos are the most enjoyable.

[@komitadjie]

I'm honestly indifferent on the sponsored products, myself. I enjoy watching the stuff you get up to, be it with a product you're reviewing for someone, or because you're just doing stuff around the house. I'll keep watching regardless. :)

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks!

[@GrampysTractor]

This looks to be a fun project, let me know when you're working on it. Neil's pond is really turning out nice. If he lets his pond go for a couple of years then it may look like yours, filled in with silt.

[@theoriginalbubba1036]

I have Drained a bunch of ponds to clean the sediment out. (landfill runoff retention Ponds) You can tie a couple gallon jugs to float your foot valves (set 2 or 3 feet below the surface), then tie a long rope to it, then you can drag foot valve to the deepest part from the other side.. a five gallon with holes or slits over the foot basket will keep the big muck from clogging the screen as fast...

[@drich6816]

Where did you get the sprinkler from?

[@photocontrol]

Good setup with the pump and sprinkler. Nice to be able to make use of all that water rather than going into the drain pipe. You should get about 35 PSI with the trash pump which runs the sprinkler well. I have a high pressure fire pump which is capable of producing 85 PSI.

[@danimal1611]

One additional thing to consider about a well done large pond, you may benefit insurance wise for fire protection. If you have 20,000+ gallons accessible to your FD in an area without municipal water supply it increases property protection. Something to check into at least. Now if you’re going to get municipal water from the housing development, a pond is just landscaping.

[@scottkonik3398]

Someone else to watch would be let’s dig 18 . His are bigger ones but he has a lot of good information on ponds.

[@terrybernhardt7424]

Didn’t read all the comments to see if this was suggested. Attach your intake hose to a ladder and slide the ladder into the pond. You will be able to get your hose out further and hopefully keep the hose out of the mud.

[@Cfox2000]

Tim, about the irrigation… once the lawn becomes established you should have no problem with a pond. Growing up we had 8 acres with a pond, 2 acres mowed and trees and shrubs and plants with gardens all with automated watering. All the watering came from a pump house from the pond which was required by local laws due to the septic.

[@jwburdett]

Mornin’ Tim, appreciate ALL the content. Just take us along wherever the Lord leads both of you. You sounded a little tired in this one, so I pray rest and health and the joy of the Lord be yours. And of course, in Jesus mighty name I pray. So be it, Amen.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

It was hot. ..and I'm not in great shape.

[@pauljuhan7863]

Tim you have all the right equipment? Use your head think out of the box

[@billkenosky3825]

if you don't mind me saying you can also talk to dirt perfect you guys did some stuff together.he is a good source of info for that kinda stuff.

[@garrettnewkirk440]

how you resolve the foot valve from sucking up the bottom is to float it with a jug.

[@richardwolfgang6712]

The farmer in you is really coming out now. As far as showing sponsored products or non sponsored products does not make any difference to me. Enjoy your content.

[@jeffreycurrie3410]

This scenario seems quite reasonable. Have you considered getting the inlet in the center of pond. Getting a rope to the opposite side, and dragging the head out. Or even being able to move it around easier. Just a thought.

[@earlyriser8998]

not sponsored is fine....there are a lot of channels that 'sell out' every week for the $$$ the irrigation plan is great without wasting the pond water....the grass will like the chance to grow and build more roots

[@lelandpriestley9642]

Hey Tim, if you have questions about your pond, talk to Dirt Perfect. He might be able to help, or at least answer some of your questions. Thanks for the content keep it coming.

[@leevandyke8524]

Good to see you watering your grass , Down here our whole sprinkler system for the grass runs off the ponds. They seem to stay full , even during this hot weather. And the grass stays green so pound sprinkling systems seem to work. Me I do not know how , happy 4th to you and your family…

[@marksmith8877]

I think looking at the new equipment is awesome. As long as you give a fair review of it is it to buy it or not buy it it’s our choice but least we know we’re getting into before we buy it. That’s a good part. And also we are getting a discount. If you want to get it that’s how I got my two post hoist. And it’s awesome.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Cool. Hope you are enjoying the lift. I am SHOCKED at how much I use mine. Never thought I would use it much...but wow!

[@Jasonrcsd]

Keep the pond if you can. Heck maybe expand the pond since you have quite a lot of land, put a little boat dock and pergolas / pavillion over a nice concrete surface. I love spending other people's money. ha,ha Not that you need them or want to but I'd install pressure gauges on the suction and discharge of the pump as well as a gauge up by the sprinkler nozzle. Good info for understanding the pump curves and nozzle. This video reminds me of my previous job where our contractor would run a 3-point Crisafulli pump on their John Deere 3 or 4 series. Transferring water from one cell to the other. The only thing that tractor did was run that pump. I bet I watched it transfer water for over 10 years. To clean ponds our contractor used a long reach excavator. They also had a good dozer operator who could shape the sides and do any finish work if needed. For some of our lined ponds we used a drudge and left about 6" on the bottom. Some of them we put a chemical in them to kill the algae.

[@2Flying.Flocks]

Curious if all the rain has delayed the pond project? Also I enjoy all the content, sponsored or not, it's all clean entertainment!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Pumping again tonight first time since rain.

[@phild9813]

Very interesting. You should definitely redo the pond and keep it. I’m sure it needs a good clay layer to maintain depth. Very common problem. I’ve seen a completely full pond with loamy soils leech all it’s water in a matter of days.

[@rickroupp5879]

Would a float strainer have worked for you?

[@johngaudreau7506]

I wonder if you will get a fertilized was bonus from organic matter?

[@carlstrohm3785]

Sponsored, non-sponsored, doesn't matter. I like all your content. My vote, if it counts, would be too keep the pond. Look what is doing for you now. Always nice to have a little back up during a drought. Saving on grass seed costs.