Grow a LAWN without WATER - Step by Step with Results WATERLESS LAWN

How to grow grass without sprinklers or irrigation. I renovate my ugly, weed filled lawn and turn it into a lush landscape without a hose sprinklers or any irrigation. Step by step for a total lawn renovation that you didn't think was possible.
If you are trying to grow grass or need to renovate and improve your landscaping and grass this video shows you a possibility that you may have thought was impossible.
Check me out on Instagram for great photos and more project updates
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Due to factors beyond the control of Silver Cymbal, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Silver Cymbal assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Silver Cymbal recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Silver Cymbal, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Silver Cymbal.

[@benvoliothefirst]

1) 1:03 Kill the Weeds (Tenacity) 2) 1:40 Aeration (4X!) 3) 2:20 Adding Lime 4) 2:47 Seeding and Timing (first week of September in MA) Lesco Team Mates Plus Grass Seed 5) 3:53 How to Put the Seed Down 6) 4:16 Lesco Starter Fertilizer Triple 19 7) 4:38 Let's Grow - No Rain 8 Days! Not 100% germination, but seedlings started. 8) 5:39 Six Weeks Later

[@bethmh3713]

Thank you for this video! My husband and I had almost given up on renovating our patch of crabgrass but we followed your recommendations almost exactly and we now have a healthy, green lawn!

[@SilverCymbal]

That is so awesome to hear, thank you for the great feedback, glad the videos helped!

[@mistermyself1128]

I live in Texas. Cut my yard low and all my neighbors are jealous of me because im the only one that never waters and have full green lawn when its 110°. Its about an acre too. We dont need property fences because the grass tells you what mine and whats theirs. 😁

[@Nikolasto77]

How do you keep it green in that heat without watering?

[@mistermyself1128]

@@Nikolasto77 Its very hot but we have good rain seasons. Snow up north means rain to us. So April, I aerate(few times a year if i can), then seed and let my grass grow out so the roots grow too. I use a dessert burmuda grass for full sun. Not 6-8 hrs but 10+. Not the most expensive grass but hard to get sometimes. When I cut it down, I use every level til I get to my height to get small clippings. Too large clippings and it will shade the ground and nothing grows under. Just over a golf course height. I weed N feed 3 times a year with 2-3 additional feedings and always leave clippings on the yard. My grass turns on about 90°+ at about 100° the weeds all die in full sun and my grass fills in the spots. Since I cut it shorter than I started it, the roots are longer than the grass and they get the nutrients out of the clippings to stay strong.

[@Nikolasto77]

@@mistermyself1128 Desert bermuda! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@mistermyself1128]

@@Nikolasto77 Dont give the grass too much credit. I didnt use it for 3 or 4 years and I got results. I never watered. When I did use the grass, I over seeded maybe 2 or 3 years and that was years ago. It spread to my neighbors yard and he has a professional crew that comes in, he waters, and it still doesnt look like mine. Aerating is so important. Treating your specific weeds. I use halts in the fall and spring because we have a lot of monkey and crab crass in the area. The feedings and leaving the clippings. When you leave the clippings its like fertilizing the yard every week.

[@ronh9384]

@@mistermyself1128please call the back door xxxp Dr re Ft I have been watching a KZbin channel on By

[@mikebast7822]

Great info.we just bought an acre of land in the mountains in Arizona and want to plant a big play yard for the dogs, but dont want to water it...gonna give this a try! Thanks

[@johnb8190]

Thanks. I’m actually somewhat confident tackling the same issue at my grandmothers house.

[@davidsonnow]

One trick that you can also use is after you put the seed down, put a thin layer of topsoil on the top! Helps protect the seeds from drying out and retains moisture like a mulch

[@kevinm8865]

You have a MASSIVE yard man. Very cool. Thanks for sharing!

[@shawnpa]

Same problem for me. No watering other than rain, but need ground cover. Thank you for addressing this.

[@rogersmith7194]

You are really into your lawn based on all the time and equipment you own or use.

[@salilsharma1914]

This video was one of the most informative video's i have seen in a while, Thank you, salute from a fellow MA resident great job, i am planning to follow ur footsteps this fall and try and overseed using the same steps.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much for the kind comment. Best wishes to you.

[@anthonyfisher4874]

Excellent this is true info I have experience with lawns and it’s so funny I’ve tried this in the past before seeing your video and it work for me. I love renovating lawns it shows your skills. Confirmation!!!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much!

[@SilverCymbal]

If you liked this video please SUBSCRIBE + THUMBS UP I have dozens of videos to help you save time, money and learn how to do more yourself! For the BEST price on the weed killer Tenacity I used in this video click this link: amzn.to/2Oc07FW - *To keep up with the progress of the waterless lawn check out my update pics on Instagram* at: instagram.com/silvercymbal/

[@TheBeardedSandman]

"Grow a lawn without water!" Me living in Utah in a D3 drought: Ah.... Right....

[@kitgarcia341]

Same 😂.

[@DavidRomero-ux5qd]

Lol I was thinking the same think. I live in New Mexico. We get rain maybe once every turn of the century 😂

[@jerryf2426]

PA LAWN GUY> Great video. It would have been best to remind people that a very sharp blade is best to minimize the amount of pulling out of the shallow rooted plants at the first mowing. Tests have shown, a dull blade will usually pull out approximately one third of the new seedlings.

[@MelvinDlaCruz]

I just saw your video I realized like, I live in Massachusetts too Haverhill area, and right now I just to start my renovation and I going to use all your ideas. Nice job

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much, nice to hear from a local too!

[@BELCAN57]

Thank for this video. I'm in Western Massachusetts and last years drought caused much of my lawn to die out. I'm going to give this a try.

[@az0970449]

400 hundred pounds of lime ? Wow that's 10 pounds less than my old lady weighs ! Nice Video again thank you !!

[@maximus01152891]

All videos to the point without blah blah blah, great job man!!!

[@SilverCymbal]

I appreciate that!

[@dutch971]

1) Tenacity weed killer 2) Core aerate a lot. 3) Spread seed. 4) Starter Fertilizer. 5) Let nature work.

[@SilverCymbal]

There is a lot more than that in the video. Don't miss the details, my project really can make it possible for people that can't water and want a nice lawn.

[@dutch971]

@@SilverCymbal - Well of course there is. Good video. I'm not encouraging people not to watch your video. I liked it, and all of the info that was included. >>>ATTENTION EVERYONE

[@Nonotkidding]

Impressive, well done, both grass and presentation, thank you, Jon

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much. I appreciate it.

[@kwanyeecheng]

Even though I live in IL, I really enjoy your tips and videos! Thank you!

[@jonahware5396]

@rrey0456 aye bolingbrook is my stomping ground! Weber and 115th

[@DaveD2488]

What was the time frame between when you did the weed control, the arating and seeding?

[@businesseconomicsco9524]

The part of your property shown in the video looks amazing 👀😍

[@SilverCymbal]

Very nice of you to say. Thank you.

[@kachrn]

Hi there, I am curious to know how this grass held up this summer with the heat and the draught. Thanks for the detailed video!

[@royparkinshardlow9374]

Thanks, I’m in Massachusetts also and having the same issue with our lawn, I’ll try this.

[@80oldman]

I just followed all of your advice. Just hoping I get the same results. Thank you.

[@SilverCymbal]

This has been a horrible year in Mass for lawn. Almost no rain for a month and this area still did very well. It's not a golf course but considering its never been watered once it looks amazing. If you look on my instagram I posted some update pics of it. More to come too. Thanks for watching.

[@drphibesrises]

Nice project. As I watch more and more of your videos I get to see more areas of your property. It is beautiful scenery, plus you get to use all the fun tools and power equipment. Thanks for sharing and the advice. 😄

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you for the nice words and for watching.

[@gardeningjunkie2267]

I don't use irrigation either and always have the nicest darkest carpet-like grass in the neighborhood, also here in the Northeast even in the sunniest hottest days of summer. I use Fairview's grass seed, in my case the sunny mixture. I don't like mixes that are only fescues. They tend to get floppy unless mowed constantly and very low, and they don't have that dark green carpet look that we all want. I mow high to suppress weeds and I use the same starter fertilizer but be really careful not to use more than once every 4 months or you can burn your lawn. I also treat with gypsum which makes the ground much softer and germination more likely. Then I treat every so often with a little iron and humic acid. I never use milorganite, as I kind of find that disgusting to have my kids running around on that. The grass stays so nice with the starter fertilizer months later anyway, that it isn't necessary. I do leave my grass clippings behind though which is probably supplying it with additional nitrogen. Weeds will try to make a comeback despite all this,and you need to walk around daily just grabbing a weed here and there to save yourself a lot of work further down the line.

[@ja.935g67]

Its the first week of September! It's TIME finally!

[@mistawalkitout9818]

Dude... thank you for making this video! My yard looks similar to how yours was at first and I’m gonna try this!

[@Mollify-gc7nb]

Mista Walkitout how’d u go

[@luckyfamilyman]

How did it turn out if you don’t mind

[@mocobb4791]

Good job. Tenacity works on most weeds but not all of them.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you for the nice comment and that is a great point about Tenacity. It does a lot but can't solve every weed challenge. Best wishes to you.

[@envyaa12]

What other select weed only killers do you recommend?

[@aroach04]

Hello, fella Mass. resident here. I'm planning to do a full de-thatching, aeration, overseed/starter fert in a few weeks on my 1.5 acre property, the catch is I don't have irrigation. I've copied your sprinkler design and plan on making a few more. My question is, what is more harmful once I overseed, not watering at all, or walking on the lawn to move the sprinklers around?

[@evanm8]

I recommend watering if there are stretches (more than 3 days) without water, but otherwise leave it be. Especially in the first week of germination. Fortunately it looks like we are getting into a cooler pattern with showers and storms a couple days each week. Light traffic shouldnt do any long term damage to new germination once it is over an inch or so, so moving a sprinkler around would be okay (prior to initial germination, and 2 weeks after initial germination.)

[@fireflyhym]

Awesome video. I am so excited to give it a try on my yard. Thank you for all the tips. Great work.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much I appreciate that a lot

[@pcubiotti]

Your property is seriously a dream of mine to have something like that.

[@MA5UM73]

Hands down best lawn channel. What's up with all Lesco seeds being out of stock? Maybe I will give this a shot with black beauty ultra. Will be happy with 50% germination

[@SilverCymbal]

That is very kind of you to say. I have to say Lesco stuff is very good but I have moved to Black Beauty because it is so much more available. Lesco should sell through retailers but they don't and it makes it tough to get,

[@jerseymetalmike5111]

@@SilverCymbal Indeed it looks like it's tough to find Lesco. I'm giving Black Beauty Deep Shade a try, as it's says it's draught tolerant. I live in Northern NJ, and I have a part of my lawn thats too far to water, I refuse to pay for irrigation, and it's really shady. I think I'd need to apply that Tenacity a week or so before the seeding?

[@dig1035]

Thumbs up and subscribed!

[@evanstensrud7]

Great video! I have what I need now. Thank you sir.

[@srl1215]

Excellent video! Amazing lawn seed.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much

[@srl1215]

@@SilverCymbal do you have a instagram channel, Facebook channel?

[@SilverCymbal]

@@srl1215 Yes here: instagram.com/silvercymbal/

[@jrprieto1]

Great video, I following steps you suggested, I hope I able to get similar results, as my yard is about 2 acres is kind of hard to water all of it. fingers crossed, Thanks again.

[@joedec1908]

Did you start the tenacity in early August? I'm in Massachusetts as well and my backyard has no irrigation and I'm going to follow your lead here in a week or two. I know you seeded in Sept but I want to make sure I time the tenacity correctly.

[@philerrup9948]

The seedlings will still get moisture from dew and the cooler temps should have and did keep the grass from dying. I thought a starter fertilizer was something like a 10-6-4 or a 10-10-10.

[@SilverCymbal]

Great points, the fertilizers vary, this was the Lesco varies that is a little higher potency but you can certainly use lesser powered ones as well. Thank you for watching and the great tips.

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

Outstanding this a keeper I just got a new place and weeds R us is my description, flower beds has vines and plants everything has Africa thorns and spike. I really will pay the price dealing with those. With this video there is hope thanks for a great share!!!!

[@walkinaxyl]

Southern California here zero rain and now we can’t irrigate. I guess we need to learn to love dust.

[@luckyfamilyman]

Great 👍 I “SEE”D what ya did there Thanks for passing on that professional advice

[@kaymack5304]

I am really happy to see this video. We are in MA too and are constantly under water restrictions. I have thatched and aerated this spring and am planning to overseed areas that I will water for the first 3 or 4 weeks, but I know once the real summer heat comes I won’t be able to water, so I will plan to do this all again in September and hope for good results.

[@barak181]

"It didn't rain for 8 days." *Laughs in Phoenix drought conditions*

[@littlebrookreader949]

Beautiful job! 👍👍

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you so much 😀

[@barbfroede1343]

Fantastic!

[@miguelangulo1624]

Impressive!!!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you I appreciate it,.

[@inxs13]

Looks great 🤘🏼

[@Rick-se5qm]

Nice results! Did one application of Tenacity take out the weeds? This product did not work that way here in VA.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you kindly - I actually only treated this area with one treatment. You can watch my other video on killing crabgrass, I show exactly how I did it and the quantities of product as well. It did an excellent job but I will still need another treatment in the spring for sure. I just missed areas when I did it but I think the effectiveness of Tenacity is a real game changer, it certainly has been for me.

[@scottpetrie8707]

Rick uh oh. I live in VA too. Did it ever work for you?

[@wackyduck3]

Lordy begordy! I fucking love lawns!

[@bucky5063]

Great job looks awesome

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much I am very pleased with how this turned out considering my lawn looked like an ugly dump there for 7 years before doing this. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@russtheman8681]

Bad year for lawns maybe but good year for football...GO PATS!!!

[@subratamu9773]

what do you do in Summer months without watering?

[@denysarcuri1213]

NO RAIN FOR EIGHT DAYS?! That's hysterical. Here in the Sonoran Desert, we've had no rain for eight MONTHS. About an inch of rain in the last year and 3 or 4 months. So, I guess this method is not going to work for me.🤣

[@nikkik2115]

Wow!

[@neodental7312]

Thank you so much. Excellent video and explanation. Cheers.

[@-DexterMorgan-]

Nice work!!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much

[@desperadopharaoh2361]

413 in the house🙌🏾

[@StewiethaChewie]

Great vid man. Thanks for all the info and everything you do for this channel. So your from mass huh? I live in berkshire county lol

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

That don't look like the same place! Great job!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you so much! I am really happy how it turned out

[@christinekath8622]

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[@marciabarnes1636]

I love this thanks

[@matthewstover6789]

Looking good! I remember your weed killing video nice work.

[@shoaib1029]

Wow, this is awesome. I am golfer, but I also take care of my lawn too. This looks just like an golf course. Well done sir. You're the best. I am your subscriber. :)

[@SilverCymbal]

Very happy to have you as part of my channel and appreciate the nice comments all around. Thanks again

[@Daniel_W_]

I'm from RI and have a lawn without an irrigation system, so this sounds like my kind of seed. I would love a lawn that can also take a beating in our hot summers (full sun front and back yard). I am curious how this grass reacts in the NE summers. I plan on trying this method in September along with power raking as I mulch every third cut.

[@peterclark3097]

Nice job brother, wow huge difference that made! Here in Mississippi we pretty much get the water lol but have problems with the compact clay soil. May our lord Jesus Christ bless u brother

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much for the kind comment. I wish you the same as well. Best wishes to you.

[@Lookout4the3rdrail]

Very Impressive

[@TOADJOEL1]

Hope we can see what’s look like in the Dry season.

[@SilverCymbal]

Sure, if you take a look on my instagram I posted a picture maybe a week or two ago. This has been an absolutely terrible season here in Mass and it's not perfect but considering I have spent no money or time on watering it looks pretty great. I am so pleased that I did this.

[@wilvertperez]

I hope Lesco give you free things because I spent more then $4,000 on they product and I have all the bags empty great seeds and fertilizer

[@BA-dd6ej]

Thank you

[@JJE2010MO]

Super job!

[@dorothyandrews8872]

Thank you so much for this as I live in the country and am on a well so cant water. My lawn looks just like yours did. However, on top of that, we had a bug that chewed up most of my lawn and left it even worse. I live in Canada so not sure if I can get the products you used I haven't researched it yet as just watched the video. but oh boy this gives me hope. I have wanted to aerate my lawn but the ones we have here don't seem to be so easy to use as the one you had. When did you do the weeding? and how long after that the aerating? Just so I know when to start the process.

[@lalajee143]

How big is your property? Thanks for all the information. Its really appreciated.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you, my lot is split in a few sections the section shown is about 1/2 of an acre

[@jeffreycaban5107]

I know you must get tired of hearing this but Great video and info! I like you, use the Black Beauty Ultra seed and have had good luck with it but it is very slow to germinate and requires lots of water. How would you compare the Lesco Team Mates Plus to Black Beauty Ultra? Does the Lesco grow thick and dark green like the Black Beauty Ultra? I also have areas around my Home that does not get the "sprinkler" treatment and for this the Lesco looks like a winner. Here in Central MA my water bill averages $120 a month and that doubles during the Summer months so any way to save some $$ would certainly help. I just signed up on the siteone page and found a Dealer 9 miles from my house so I will have to stop by and check them out.

[@SilverCymbal]

Not at all, I really appreciate it a lot! Thank you so much

[@heatherparkerwithfairfaxre4321]

Where did you get that sprayer?

[@grass-patch]

Hi SC. Just wanted to chime in at approximately ten months post renovation seeing how the non-irrigation lawn has progressed, especially during this critical point in time of the summer season. Has it held up with minor turf injury or has it gone south? Are the trees helping shade areas that are surviving versus areas of full sun? Like what you're doing. Keep it real. ~ Mike

[@SilverCymbal]

Actually let me get some pictures tonight. We have had a brutal summer but overall it has done well pus considering there have been almost no rain for weeks too. Check my instagram

[@SilverCymbal]

You inspired me, took the photos and they are now on instagram

[@grass-patch]

@@SilverCymbal Like what I see. The summer season's coming down the home stretch and I would say this has become a successful renovation project. When the the temps come down along with a fall feeding, the lawn should green up nicely. Put a feather in your hat. Nice job. ~ Mike

[@javonechols6801]

I asked a question about spraying the entire lawn you answered greatly, however I have more questions should I mow first or spot spray then mow and how long after spraying before aerating. Fyi I also purchased all the products, Tenacity etc.

[@evanm8]

not sure if youve done it yet, but spray first, wait 3 days, mow short, aerate/seed/fert and lime. honestly you can spray at the time of seeding as well, so order doesnt matter so much. You'll get better aeration results by mowing first though.

[@neaton1414]

If the soil needs lime, it's not because of the evergreen trees. They don't change the soil's pH.

[@nemanjadj1493]

Hey man, your lawn looks great! How often do you mow such lawn?

[@SilverCymbal]

Once a week or once every two weeks

[@nemanjadj1493]

You did it perfectly!

[@cherylskates]

My lawn is brown right now. Can I use the green lawn paint I see online to make it temporarily look better ? No pets or kids. Will it damage the lawn? Is it flammable? Best lawn paint to use?

[@jorgeposadas1192]

Enjoyed the info. Thankyou.

[@luvinsweetlife]

Hi. Beautiful lawn. I live in Texas, my parent's lawn is 100% covered with all sorts and variety of different weeds, we don't have sprinkler system for 5 yrs now, so we barely use any water. I want to treat this product into the lawn, but I was wondering if is safe for pets. My furchild eats grass for his digestive system. Thanks for the information video. Have a bless wk!

[@SilverCymbal]

Tenacity is rated to be safe for pets after it's applied and dries fully. BUT if you know your pup is eating a lot of grass it still may not be the best idea. The kill window for weeds is only about 2-3 weeks so after they die off the area should be even better for animals so keeping him out for a while might be the best option. Hope this helps.

[@myoung48281]

Yes, it will work, even with tall fescue, the trick is: MOW VERY HIGH. Like 4.5 inches.

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

That's the ticket right there,I mow mine as high as it'll go,all the neighbors grass will be Brown in hot weather mine will be as green as can be still

[@cameraz99]

You should mulch a newly-fertilized lawn. The grass has soaked up all the nutrients and you want to return them to the soil.

[@STOCKBOY-fu5sd]

Really great video.I would like to see a tour of your house and property the are where you live looks beautiful.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much for the nice comment and for watching. As the weather get's colder I will be sharing a lot more inside videos so I think you will enjoy them. Thank you and best wishes to you!

[@supermariodrums]

Id love to see this area now silver. Also curious how you came to this handle name? ZXT titanium drummer maybe? Not a fan of the sound myself for my kit but beautiful cymbals.

[@Bigshoots86]

He's the old drummer for limp Bizkit

[@tedfriedl7498]

Can you point to information about the Team Mates Plus which shows it was designed to be drought tolerant?

[@SilverCymbal]

I wish I could send you a link. I love Lesco products but they post almost nothing online.If you visit any local siteone dealer they can explain thr products and share the packaging with you. Most Lesco products are sold through landscapers but all are available direct to to the public. They do not sell online to anyone. Makes it tough to shop from home but based on my experience well worth the trip to their stores.

[@henryhache5509]

How to have a waterless lawn --- live in New England were it rains buckets.

[@lindenpeters2601]

Yeah I don't know if this would work for me in Virginia. We have rainy springs and falls, but summers can be dry and so hot the grass will go dormant and turn brown.

[@jonathannycum5809]

I have to plant 1.786 acres of grass with no readily available water. This is turning into a bigger project than I really though. 😅😅

[@Jinxcee]

My lawn is bad....lots of weeds.Do i need to first kill weeds, And where can I get tenacity to buy?

[@kennethsmedley1976]

I bought tenacity off of amazon for about $60 for a concentrated bottle. Start by killing weeds then seed

[@mml1224]

great vid, liked it!, when is good to seed bermuda in southern states you think? any pointers

[@dondutra3086]

Great tutorial! I'm wondering will you aerate, overseed and fertilize the area each September?

[@sashamuradian]

Did you throw some soil on seeds? Or just threw seeds and thats all?

[@SilverCymbal]

If you have aerated like I did spreading rhe seeds should be enough, many will just go in the holes and you can rake it you want but in my experience it works really well just the way I did it.

[@JohnLeibfried]

Great video.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you - I am glad you liked it. Best wishes to you.

[@ryan12mcgregor]

Great video! I’m getting ready to follow this method. Question is I have lots of bumps and low spots I’d like level out across the whole lawn. Level or seed first? Or seed now and level in the spring? Thank you for your videos!

[@SilverCymbal]

You want to level before seeding if possible but you may not have enough time. So you can definitely seed now and level in late spring. So both ways can work. Thanks

[@drumermp]

Very cool!

[@guymauve0]

Great job and nice property !

[@guymauve0]

You win a subscriber 👍🏻

[@brianmenendez]

beautiful

[@armondo22]

The original area looks like my lawn... the owners seemed not to take too much care of it very well