Fix an Ugly Lawn with Overseeding // Complete Step by Step Guide For Beginners

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

The Ultimate Guide To Cool Season Lawns - www.ryanknorrlawncare.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-cool-season-lawns/ For those asking about grass seed, here’s what I recommend - ryanknorrlawncare.com/product-category/grass-seed/

[@EPICSOUNDTRAX]

Hello Ryan, can you do these steps in early spring or always before autumn? I am planning to do maybe only overseesind. Great video. Subcribed

[@bipi4363]

What is the name of the lawn tool being used at the 2:40 mark that is dethatching the lawn? Can it be bought online?

[@dannyd5697]

@@bipi4363 - I have that exact same question. Did ya ever find out what it was? I looked on Amazon. I didn't see it. It doesn't look like it's electric. I'm considering one I tow behind my mower, but that one seems like it's a better machine.

[@dannyd5697]

Oops. That's not it. This is what he's using. It's an accessory for a Swardman reel mower. Here's the site. reelrollers.com/?Ryan%20Knorr&Ryan%20Knorr

[@briangallant5973]

Danny D either Greenworks or a SunJoe dethatcher scarifier. The Sun Jow comes with the two attachments. The Greenworks does not. Hope this helps.

[@ronbailey3684]

Why can't everybody speak like this guy? Great tone, articulate, enunciates. Easy to listen to! Good Job!

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Glad you liked it!

[@julioramos7557]

I thought I don't speak English but now I know I do I got everything this person said Now I know that the people around me are the problem to understand English not me

[@tek6423]

The lawn guy has a better speaking voice than 80% of local news presenters.

[@SnipSnapDragon24]

Ron bailey Yes!!! He made it simple to understand and follow. Great video

[@BobC777]

@@julioramos7557 ¡ Bien dicho, Julio ! Cuando miro Narcos (en Netflix) no puedo entender ni una palabra. Así que siento su dolor.

[@antonioperez1624]

Isn't it a pleasure to watch a true professional explaining his craft in a clear, to the point manner? I was looking for some basic info, and I got a comprehensive lesson in a few minutes.

[@rollnwthepunches8544]

yeah he broke that down nice

[@metalmike362]

This is why I love KZbin. I can learn sooooo much from the right person in like 10mins

[@SteveGraves1960]

I learned more about my lawn in thirteen minutes from this gentleman than all the knuckleheads who've charged excessive fees for consistently poor results over the last thirteen years.

[@cheryl8280]

Mr G hahaha so true. I once had a guy owing for me and when I told he how short I wanted it cut, he let me know HE would be the judge of how long or short my lawn should be. I suppose he didn't realize I'd been mowing my own lawn for 20 years and I'm a senior woman with a heart condition!!! Never hired him back!!

[@donHooligan]

why would a human be so stupid as to spend money growing grass? destroying the planet...and you don't even have a good reason. "i like duh way it looks."

[@claritarejoice]

Yes

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

@@cheryl8280 But also, Ms. Cheryl, each grass type has its ideal healthy height.. so he may have been basing his cut height on the type of grass you have. That's what I do as a professional lawn care provider.

[@dpeagles]

@@donHooligan put down your crack pipe.

[@sglenn4076]

This is the first video on KZbin, that wasn't a waste of my time . Detailed step by step instructions, no excessive, annoying loud shouting, or music in his video. Very well spoken, and informative. Excellent job Sir.

[@funnygirlkamilla]

Bruhhh. What do you mean? Sorry im young

[@fernandoolvera8590]

The best 12:49 minutes of knowledge for my grass

[@devinmanning257]

I've been a lawn applicator since 2006, this guy nailed it. I would send this to my customers come renovation time to help answer all their usual questions.

[@karlsandhu4024]

Noone asked you devin

[@jesyryllsuelto2759]

@@karlsandhu40248

[@chaddavid9897]

But he left out covering the seed with a thin layer of topsoil or organic plant compost to help the germination process and protect it if people have a small bird issue eating the seed, which is essential here in the Bay Area CA. I even go so far as to cover it further with rolls of small-holed burlap.

[@louispotter9051]

My cousin is planning to re-seed her yard so she called a landscaper to check how much it will cost her. The estimated cost is $2000-$3000. It’s too much! So she called me and asked if I could just do it. I said yeah I can do it. I’m not an expert but I had some experience on re-seeding lawns and this video is very helpful to me.

[@mundanetelevision5122]

Louis Potter how much did it cost you? Compared to landscapers. I need to do mine as well

[@xq8152]

How did it end up? My thoughts are if you are under 45, you have no business calling paying for basic lawn service and seeding.

[@True-crime-junkie]

I used this method step by step. My lawn looks better than it ever has. You take the guess work out of it. Thanks.

[@Bent-Ice]

Send picture?

[@oh_boy_oh_boy22]

I’m going to try but afraid it maybe too late in the season. Did you use dethatcher?

[@tombennett6939]

I followed Ryan's advice and had fantastic results. Worked exactly as described in the video. Neighbors were impressed. I'd lost about 30% of my front yard to chinch bugs and heat stress. I started a little later than I probably should have - third week in September rather than the second week. Still worked perfectly. We're in the northeast. Lawn has never looked better - thanks Ryan!

[@Fingamyaz]

#1 video ever. I've watched so many KZbin lawn care video over the past month. This video deserve to be pin when someone search for lawn care on KZbin.

[@nicolevolkov6793]

I live in the middle of Canada where we have extreme weather so our grass is always struggling. But the grass the city plants is so luscious and they never have to do anything and I don’t get how, I’m so jealous

[@mubbywub]

They’re always doing something

[@dannymcneal]

One of the best step-by-step rundowns and explanations of how to overseed properly. Thank you!

[@kkiocanada]

So glad this showed up. Just what I've been needing. While on quarentine, I keep starring at my lawn and trying to come up with a plan... Thank you!!!

[@ThatsRightADED]

I used this video to overseed my lawn this fall. I started early October and it worked great. I followed everything step by step except I didnt use a core aerator. I bought a cheap spike wheel pusher on amazon. The spikes from the push aerator create small holes in your lawn up to 2 inches. It worked great and I have tons of new grass even now still in the winter. This process works! I finally have a lawn better than my obsessed neighbor!

[@781vbo]

What state?

[@alfonsomunoz4424]

Had to weed through a half dozen crap videos before I found this. No nonsense, no silly intro, great info. Thanks. Wish my lawn luck!

[@NicholasMMarr]

Hey Ryan, watched a ton of your videos and proud to say just finished detaching, aerating and overseeding and will follow your tips of watering and fertilizing over the next few weeks. Thanks for all the great content. Also made an overground watering system with your help. Much appreciated brother!

[@jordank8402]

How did it turn out?

[@notme-xo5cz]

Awesome, straight up advice. I watched all of it. I am a professional lawn mowing contractor and I was impressed. I actually learnt new things. Thank you.

[@100amps]

I also sprinkle a bit of peat moss over the area after the seeds go down. It just helps with the seed to soil contact for germination, and gets a bit of organic matter down into the plug holes.

[@ronronburgundy4575]

Buddy, you're literally built for giving instructions my guy. Best video out there by far on the subject matter. Thank you..

[@tzito87]

You should bring this intro back. It’s actually awesome and meets the vibe of your channel 100%

[@CieFoster]

This video is amazing! You covered so much! I’d be like “oh I hope he talks about this!” And then 2 steps later, there it is! Lol

[@chrisandme23]

I never knew about thatching. Pretty interesting. I always assumed letting dead grass build up would just compost over time and make the lawn better. Explains the old areas of my lawn that have this problem.

[@rilanhirsch3335]

Trying to learn more about lawn maintenance, my back yard is half dead and I think this guy is definitely the guy to go too.

[@SGspecial84]

Plant some shade trees and say "fuck it" to the lawn.

[@jamess.8223]

This is taking lawn care to a whole new level. For everyone that has the time, good for you! Unfortunately, I don't.

[@wyatt5446]

I sure hope his business grows. He certainly deserves it. Great job communicating.

[@MsLincos]

What a professional. I love this guy!

[@jeremyeleazar6628]

Hey Ryan, I truly enjoy watching you on KZbin, you show me how many things I’ve done wrong in the past. I’m looking forward to trying your suggestions and watching my yard transform into something I can be proud of! Thanks!

[@RenaldMusic]

There's a passionate love story between Americans and their lawn. I'm French Caribbean and for years I thought it was fictional because of hollywood but damn this is very real

[@GettingAids1997]

it's amazing lol

[@danieljasonhanf]

Morons, no one cares about your lawn

[@GettingAids1997]

@@danieljasonhanf describe the area you live in

[@johnp82]

@@danieljasonhanf yet here you are watching a lawn how-to video

[@dpeagles]

You don't have lawns?

[@Millennial_Stacker]

Just moved to Iowa from AZ, haven't had a lawn to take care of in over 10 years. I will be watching all of your videos thank you!

[@angelfani9989]

Agree with 'R". Steps are clear and the tech speak rate is superb: "easy to understand and follow."

[@anond2015]

Thanks, Ryan. I haven't aerated and seeded since helping my dad 7 years ago or so. But I'm offering the service through my fledgling lawn care company. Great info and tips here!

[@bobe8640]

This video was just awesome. So articulate, thorough, and detailed. Nicely done, thank you!

[@jamessandford5435]

Did NOT realise the importance of regular mowing! Thanks Ryan! 👍

[@SMD781]

I had to subscribe. There's no way I'll find another video that explains this process better.

[@thesaurusrex7919]

He’s just showing his amazing lawn off… never thought I’d be watching KZbin videos about lawn care at 27

[@nicholaspiesco5495]

27? You’re not 17😂

[@iainet]

. I’m just about to start overseeing my lawn with perennial rye here in the UK 🇬🇧 There’s some great advice and good tips in your video Ryan. Many thanks.

[@21trademark]

Nice to finally find a lawn video from my home state! Thank you for saying what kind of seed is good for different climates. Most videos I find are for mush hotter climates than Minnesota

[@JohnRobertson22]

I was just doing some research to spruce up my Missouri lawn and saw your face and thought, man he looks familiar, saw your name and realized I have been subscribed to your music channel for years haha small KZbin

[@Paintplayer1]

It seems too good to be true based on the thumbnail, but I'm a new homeowner who installed my own sod in the fall and this summer I dethatched it after the hard winter, applied some fertilizer and water, and got on a good mowing schedule, and my grass is a dense, healthy, deep emerald carpet of Kentucky Bluegrass that looks like something you'd see on HGTV. I owe it all to Ryan and his videos; you really can do this yourself and it is incredibly rewarding.

[@reercaligamaan714]

Well planned, experience and well detailed. This young man is the best law guy I met on the internet. I have to follow you directions. This is what I need.

[@nateperkins-fields353]

A big woaaah when I realized who you were, from when I first started listening to your music years ago! Great video, quick and to the point!

[@mintyyf]

Music?

[@nedg3740]

Hes got a personal channel. Guitar player/singer. Good stuff.

[@GrassDaddy]

I love KBG but I will say the speed at which rye grows is great especially for repairing spots throughout the season. If you have dogs keep a big bag of it and throw it down whenever they make a hole ;)

[@Blackwolf42991]

My dog doesn't dig, but when He pees it turns the grass in that spot brown. Will this process help?

[@JamesDuckettAuthor]

@@Blackwolf42991 I came with the same question.

[@Chelleyshall]

I had no idea this was a thing! OMG there is hope for lo little raggedy lawn. Thank you!

[@AYYEE-VEE]

This guy saved my lawn. Great video!

[@djratino]

I do lawn care and landscaping in my neighborhood. I burn off dead areas in the yard if it's safe at the time. I put down a thin layer of topsoil in bags. I add my fescue and rye seeds. I sprinkle a little starter fertilizer. I rake it in good. I water the area, then add a layer of pine straw. It doesn't choke the ground as bad as hay straw. That's been working for me in the spring time.

[@Nafo-Radio]

When I bought my house I eventually sheet mulched away all of the grass and planted a food forest. I then gave away my lawnmower to my brother-in-law who still uses it today. What is nice about this approach is that now, in a very small city lot, I grow hundreds of pounds of fruit and vegetables. When I need grass clippings for compost I need only wait until the weekend and my neighbors cut them, bag them up for me, and leave them on the road for me to pick up. They are very nice. While they mow their lawns I enjoy watching them work to make half my compost for me. I often read a book in the shade of a pear tree and drink tea. Before I put in the food forest I wouldn't have been very healthy eating the grass. But now I have about 80 species of edible plants growing every season. This generally costs about 15 hours of work a season between starting plants, planting, and harvest. I don't tend to water my garden so I also get savings on the water bill. Thanks for the lovely lawns.

[@WILDBOYZ]

The Autonomous Gardener nailed it!

[@maverick_trail]

"Before I put in the food forest I wouldn't have been very healthy eating the grass." You rode the short bus in school didn't you?

[@Nafo-Radio]

@@maverick_trail I'm sorry the point was very clear to you. I will restate this in words you might better understand. A Food Forest is less work than a lawn. A Food Forest is less expensive than a lawn. A Food forest pays are at a rate higher than any stock over your lifetime. A Food forest is better than a lawn in every measurable way.

[@Nafo-Radio]

@@KZbinuser1aa Lawns are boring and involved and provide no value.

[@WarringHostMakinSatanToast]

Thanks, Ryan. I was born in Centerville, Iowa...love the beautiful midwest! Living up in Ferndale, Washington now and have been working a lot to get a nice looking lawn. I really appreciate your advice. Cheers.

[@carmelitagarcia5657]

Thank you! I can’t wait to get my lawn to start looking better! You did a great job!

[@True-crime-junkie]

My only go to lawn guy from now on. Clear instructions, to the point. Thank you for not wasting your time or our time.

[@hollyportillo3590]

I am a younger (40) and my husband loved to care for the lawn, I am trying to learn to care for it with them attention but can’t afford to pay someone, thank you for these videos , they have been significantly helpful and maintaining our lawn means more than I know how to say

[@lorddarkseid2712]

Very clear, good information and no nonsense. I feel like I can easily do this now. Great video 👍

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Glad to help!

[@gapipkin]

The best step by step video on KZbin. Thank you for your work.

[@Garanon5]

I don’t know why this showed up in my recommendations but this was a cool vid. Thanks for the info

[@randygreen007]

Check out his music!

[@jimave]

I just did most of the steps in the last few days. I did not thatch the lawn. I did core aeration and overseeded the lawn yesterday. I’m glad I watched this video because I wasn’t sure about fertilizer. I’ll let you know how my lawn turns out.

[@patrickh5213]

Ryan- I have to say THANK YOU!!!! I followed your process and guides and worked absolutely wonderful. I never thought we could have the lawn look as good as it does now! I will try and post pictures of the process. One additional step I took was to add heavy nitrogen. (Mil organic slow release) and (Spray Nitrogen Fast release). Really made the lawn stand out. Can’t wait until spring! THANK YOU AGAIN!

[@SureLightUsaCOM]

Crazy I just realized you lived in Iowa! I will pay you to take care of my yard! I live in Cedar Falls!

[@grahamhill9499]

Give me a call

[@cwwestern1]

Me too!

[@smfvmd]

Greetings from the UK! You really know your stuff, Ryan.

[@MaestroRevHardy]

Nice Nice Nice Easy to understand You are definitely gifted Thank you for all of that good info Blessings From Virginia

[@andydunn5673]

Brilliant little film breaking it down for us all. You explained it perfectly without the waffle…… is that the same word over there Thanks again Rural North Yorkshire UK

[@griffeyfan0477]

Best lawn video to truly improve your lawn

[@TheLawnCareNut]

11:50 makes me miss cool season turf.

[@pikehunter23750]

@The Lawn Care Nut - Allyn! I almost felt like I was cheating on you by watching this video. Then I saw your comment :)

[@iamtheahlenius]

Seriously. The options in Georgia aren't nearly as nice.

[@cainsk8r]

I live in an apartment, don't have a yard. Yet I watched the entirety of all this

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

That's great! haha

[@lkhaleghi6264]

😂👍🏻

[@74smachado]

Great summary content Ryan! I am about to start my overseeding and this video is a fantastic reference. Thank you.

[@IgnacioDR06]

Excellent video. Great advice for homeowners who want to know how to take care of the lawn.

[@keithhughes2104]

I live in France but found this video incredibly useful, thanks Ryan.

[@Broletariatt96]

no idea how this came up in my recommended but I watched it all anyways lol

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Much appreciated!

[@lukelogan8539]

Same and I subscribed this guy gonna give me a leg up on the block

[@Antattack22]

Same here my front yard looks great but my backyard not so good had a bad spot along my fence line that just wont grow

[@InAltum.]

Same, haha. I actually needed tips on it which makes it even weirder that it was recommended.

[@lauralei400]

I had been researching lawn-related items on Google is why. Remember, they are watching us👀

[@clydedenby1436]

This guys yard makes the surrounding yards truly look like mine, crap.

[@Teddibere1]

Lol Clyde...mine too!! Teddy UK.

[@KarenDBrame]

🤣🤣

[@viviangerard459]

your lawn looks beautiful

[@tommyfred6180]

very interesting to see the way its done in the US. back in the day we called this "in seeding" or "seed dressing". hear in the UK we feed / weed ten weeks ahead of time. then we cut down to 3/4inch, dethatch, spared seeds, cut to 1/2 inch and let the cutting go to ground and brush in. then its just water in. job done. also go over on seed by 50%. liquid sea weed is always the best on new grass.

[@iceboundmartel]

"I can do it, so I know you can do it too" You dropped this 👑

[@vinny6935]

This is awesome! I've been wondering how to fix my grass, it keeps coming in thin. I'll definitely try overseeding - I may actually do it this Spring too and see how it does, but I'll hit it again in the Fall. Thanks for sharing the video! I'm checking out your other videos too so that I can finally have a nice looking lawn. :)

[@AJLogan-by2lr]

Amazing video! I've been trying to figure out what I need to do for the overseeding process through watching many videos. This video breaks it all down for me. Thank you. Love the content!

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Glad to help. I appreciate the comment

[@JERICOW622]

Thank you for this video. You’ve really given me hope I can turn my embarrassing lawn into something I can really be proud of and enjoy with my family. You’ve outlined the steps to get the process started. 🤞🏼hope I’ll be able to execute flawlessly.

[@ethancope4307]

Most straight forward video I have ever seen, keep it up.

[@KJ-jh2gb]

Just bought a house and have to upgrade the grass in the front lawn and backyard. Definitely going to use these tips.

[@johnnyutah1053]

Can't wait to overseed here in Virginia. Have been killing the devil grass, Bermuda that has invaded my TTTF. yard is looking rough right now

[@GrandNational66]

Im in Canada where we have 4 seasons & i seed just before snow fall yearly.

[@kchilz32]

The mole I had softened my lawn so I’m good.

[@jeremyvargas5819]

😯🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@Erix7810]

Lol

[@born2win262]

Dude are you some lawn scientist? Thanks for the vid!

[@whoknew1101]

His lawn looks insane. Thanks for this

[@roelcruz7586]

Some experts recommend spreading top soil first then seeds on top of it. What do you say to that?

[@existential_]

I would also like an answer to this

[@ericg4915]

If u have obvious bare spots of no grass throughout your yard then it would definitely benefit u to go around and top dress those areas with soil first before u seed. It would also help to seed those areas by hand that way u can put it on a little thicker than the spreader.

[@SalGuelphON]

I did this by digging about 3 inches throughout my yard and then mixing triple mix with a rake and then seeding followed by some more triple mix- so far so good.

[@xXdyingfaithXx]

Me, I will do this myself. Me after watching this video: I wonder how much it would cost to have someone else do this for me

[@sarahlieu8813]

Around 400-500$

[@chybet4022]

🤣😂🤣🤣😂

[@MrDg2400]

$400-$500 😳

[@eddcain]

I was literally thinking this before I read the comments 🤣🤣🤣

[@chingonyayo]

lol

[@celiactrunc]

Amazing, I will watch again this video and take notes as this is packed with informations Thanks alot

[@ikeo8666]

funny how all winter never see one grass video and now this dude is back in my playlist

[@PirateBulls]

Same

[@ZEEEDgenx]

When I have a lawn to care for this video will be helpful. Thanks Algorithm!

[@SalGuelphON]

Ryan, thanks- that was very helpful. Planted seed for the first time- used Scott’s EZ seed. It’s coming up nicely and it’s been four days. Question for you: it seems even though I seeded evenly, I may not have used as much seed (lawn is about 150 sq ft and I used one bag in order not to overseed). Should I wait it out or throw some more seed while the grass is still coming and I’m in my first week? I am watering twice a day and it’s a mix of sun and shade with tree cover. Also, If the suggestion is to seed more, use EZ again or get normal seed? Thank you- much appreciated.

[@thejarrod123]

3:30 I’ve never heard of the screwdriver test. I’ll have to try that.

[@ralphtorres2864]

After throwing on the starter fertilizer would you throw on some type of dirt or soil or would you just water it?

[@forevermuammakeupmum7879]

Now that is passion for grass I am a mother of 5 I don't know if I ll have time to keep going. My kids has to be feed still. Bless you from Montréal Canada

[@JJ-rf7dg]

I learn a lot from your videos. My lawn isn't nearly as nice as yours but its the nicest on my block.

[@clintg9508]

Great video, as previously mentioned: Well spoken, very clear with good detail. Will be following your advice here in Canada. Cheers!

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dantovar2768]

Great Job Ryan! Your yard looks beautiful.

[@That_1_guy69]

Thanks!

[@MartyRayProject]

Wish this guy was in Nashville

[@jonsnow8550]

I'm sure you have some excellent contractors out there. They are just hard to find.

[@icuonicu]

@@jonsnow8550 #POCUS

[@icuonicu]

Xx

[@chicoh22a]

I Wish he was in NC

[@Largetalons]

Same and I don't even live near there

[@raindropsweettea]

Watched a few videos on over seeding and this guy was by far the best I feel like a lawn pro and I haven’t even got off the deck yet . lol Must be a Iowan too Iowan comprehension! TY

[@diverdave4056]

dump a few bags of Peat Moss into garbage cans and insert a Toro lief vacuum into it and blow t all over the lawn to cover the new grass seed ! its much faster then using a barrel spreader or raking it !

[@nickmotta8246]

This was a fantastic video Ryan, thank you.

[@tbsmith-ht6ej]

is a "spike" aerator sufficient or does it have to be a plug type?

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Plug aerators for sure! Water about 2 days before and then aerate. You'll get good results and pull about 2 1/2- 3 inch cores with no problem

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

The before and after example in this video was an overseeding project from a few years ago. Detailed info here: kzbin.info/aero/PLzripA58GQvE94GkpIY-4T_s01EizvSpe

[@cntslesfabrication]

Ryan is there any way you can help me with my lawn? I'm starting to get weeds throughout my lawn and before this year I never had any problems with weeds. I also want to learn how to fertilize it and what I will need to be able to do it the right way? Please email me if you can help me with this. Thanks Ryne [e-mail]

[@DW-ni4xb]

What would you perfer for New York State?

[@ashfaqgul]

Can you please suggest the best seed which is for low maintenance turf and deep roots like 10 inches or more for drought tolerance and disease tolerant.

[@deedrabbit]

I brush the grass so the seed falls into the soil. Then I roll it to press the seed into the soil. Then I brush on a layer of compost to protect the seed from birds and keep it moist.

[@michaelfritz6775]

Nice job...those of us with big lawn have a job...crb grass has taken over...wow...