Heat Damage - Another Spring Renovation Woe

[@davet8602]

Let it ride, have faith. When the fall comes treat it right and it will come on strong and put a smile on your face! I'm in Portland and that heat was absolutely bonkers! No way you could have predicted that.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Turns out it was actually Dollar Spot Fungus. I managed to resolve that and it's bouncing back very nicely.

[@anthonydickman757]

Oh man I can imagine our heatwave got you pretty busy with such a young lawn. A little north of you at my place in the Skagit Valley we hit 109 that Monday. My perennial rye is last spring’s renovation and I’m blown away that it pushed right through, thanks to you and your fellow KZbin guys! Super appreciate you sharing your process with us!!!!!

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

The reno I did last fall in the backyard made it through with zero issues.

[@anthonydickman757]

@@PacificNorthwestLawns Oh that’s sweet man. I was so surprised at how many lawns in the area that have irrigation installed actually went into some serious dormancy. Their sprinklers ran every morning too. About 6 weeks ago I changed to only watering early morning twice a week, 1/2” of water each time. Without guidance from you guys I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t have learned about watering shallow vs deep.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

@@anthonydickman757 that's probably why theirs went dormant. Not watering nearly enough and less frequently

[@LawnNOrder]

Mother Nature always has to throw us a curveball. Your region was introduced to my yearly summer weather. You did good keeping the yard together under this extreme heat conditions. Your passion and truthfulness in this video showed. Hang in their my friend, the heat will always pass and we get a new start every fall. At the end of the day, it’s grass, it will grow back. 👊🌴😎

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thanks bud. Mother Nature kicked my butt with that one.

[@garykennedy5263]

Be patient. If you think it is a fungi, better catch your clippings for a couple of weeks. I use Eagle for red thread. Keep watering, spoon feed some N every other week. Stick with the program. Its grass! It will survive.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

I'm not 100% sure what the issue is but since I applied the propiconazole it stopped spreading. I think what was damaged isn't gonna survive. It looks dead. We'll see... Thanks Gary

[@jamzach4]

I almost didn’t feel right hitting the thumbs up. That was some crazy heat Nate. Can’t even believe the footprint marks…wow…Unbelievable. I think you’re all over it for recovery and will rebound no problem. You got this brother !

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Honestly, I think what was damaged is likely gone. I'm going to give it another 2 days to see if it improves then go from there. Thanks Scott for watching. I always appreciate you. 👊🏼🍻

[@tonybowman32]

Talk about a Lawn Bomb. That’s a lot of Next products in one shot. Sounds like you did really all you could. That is some killer heat you got.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

I've used the lawn bomb in the past on friends and relatives yards. It's amazing what it can really do.

[@mattdegooyer5870]

I totally feel your PAIN. UTAH has seen the same thing. I would just limp until fall and then fix it. That’s what I am doing.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

The difference would probably be we have more humidity and turf in this area isn't really acclimated to such an extreme temperature.

[@1floon]

We don't get two 100 degree days in a decade in Seattle, let alone the three in a row that we had during that stretch of heat. My lawn looks like a field of hay stubble. Looks like a second year in a row of fall lawn renovation. Won't have to bother you for support as I did last year Nate - you taught me a ton and I took notes. Be well and persevere (Hi Brutus!)

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Dan I'd hold off on another reno. Yours probably just went dormant, not dead. Mine I suspect is dead simply because of the heat and the root system not well established

[@1floon]

@@PacificNorthwestLawns thanks Nate!

[@dougcooper5740]

Dude...110 plus was insane. If my lawn could talk it would have cussed me out. I half emptied the Columbia on my lawn

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

You're not the only one. I'm not looking forward to my water bill...😬

[@dougcooper5740]

@@PacificNorthwestLawns coupe the water bill with the power bill for AC...yikes

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thanks for reminding me Doug...🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Striperman]

Those are some crazy #'s. I have never experienced heat like that other than in a sauna. It is a never ending battle. I have come to the realization that cool season grasses are just that and even when established, weather conditions have the final say. Spring looks good when conditions are favorable. Summer are for warm season grasses and we do the best we can and then Fall is when the lawn really shines. After last years Fall reno my lawn looked good right up to Christmas. Just keep on plugging away and enjoy the good times and deal with the not so good times :)

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thanks Keith. I appreciate ya.

[@brandonhyden9454]

Patients and time. It will recover somewhat. Fall time is around the corner. Best of luck to you. Thanks for sharing

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thanks Brandon 👊🏼

[@ciaranomalley919]

Aye Nate, what a bummer. Much appreciation for your honesty and integrity!! Hat tip! Me dont have a resolution for ya just some encouragement, stick in there and go again. If i were your lawn i would say it got a bit of heat stroke. Oh tried ya mixture of grass seed and dirt (used some organic raised bed stuff) germinated just like yours. Popped it on the lawn and it be taking off! Thanks for the hint! You got this Nate it will all work out for ya, not a thing! Cheers mate good stuff!!

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Ciaran thanks man I always appreciate your entertaining feedback. 🤣

[@theperfectcutlawncare]

That’s some hot weather for your location. I did a Perennial Rye Spring Reno and had some of the same issues. Lawn is tenfold more resilient the following year. Great vid, thanks for sharing.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

What didn't get smoked looks fantastic. Hopefully I can fix this other stuff

[@ryhi872]

I feel your pain brother. I am having the same issue identifying whether or not I have fungus from having to water so much during the heat wave. We’ve also been in the 90s more often than not here in Canby. I did the JB insta lawn PRG sod in April, so my turf is still just a baby. I have 2 dogs and some shady spots so I had to put some seed down a couple a few weeks ago… let’s just say the heat wave won that battle. All around great video. I’m really new to lawn care but I’m learning a lot from you, Allyn and JP videos and products. Just spray and pray and learn from the mistakes and try not to lose my sh!t if something out of my control happens. Thanks for sharing!

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thanks Ry

[@BermudaBrian]

Mannnnn..... You sound down! Been there and it's disappointing. But, Fall is just around the corner for you. All will work out!

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Yeah I'm pretty defeated by it.

[@joecastelo89]

I had a similar problem in my prg renovation. Did a fall reno and everything looked great. Was only watering twice a week. Then in April we had some 95+ plus days in Northern California. I was working out of town on the coast and didn’t feel the heat so I didn’t increase the water. Came home and some spots looked like yours. No matter what I did they died. The only plus is that the grass that did survive, handled this last two week heatwave of 105+ great. My prg was a mix so I just chalked it up to a weak seed strain in the mix and maybe a lousy soil in that area that only allowed shallow roots. I have dead spots all summer now. Now I have todo spot renovations this fall again and I know where I need to focus on the soil, if that is a part of the problem. it’s just grass, so I just need time and patience and it’ll grow back. That’s the lie I tell myself.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

I think mine is probably just dead and I'll have to reseed it with something

[@mysteriouse5891]

Keep things going and overseed in the fall.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

That would defeat my entire main goal of using a pre emergent in the fall to prevent the poa annua and poa trivialis from returning over the winter months.

[@mysteriouse5891]

If you think the heat is over and the temps are right plant now. There are no perfect opportunities.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

@@mysteriouse5891 that's most likely what I'm going to do. I doubt we'll ever see temperatures above 110 again this decade

[@mysteriouse5891]

If you’re wanting to add some bluegrass that comes in almost as fast as fescue Barenbrugs HGT will do that at the expense of dark greeen

[@jandacy4759]

I went through the same thing, I was seeing great improvements and then the heat nuked everything. I've decided to just accept it and focus on fall repairs. By the way, your lawn still looks pretty darn good for what we went through. Hang in there....

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thanks Jan

[@markhammett5072]

Have the same thing going on here in Southern Wisconsin.......early June heat smoked off alot of my young grass I seeded in the fall.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Make sure it's not just dormant. The renovation I did in the backyard last fall was completely unphased by the heat we had.

[@markhammett5072]

The turf thinned out pretty good......the area is sloping area where there is some gravel 3-4 inches down. The area is also full sun.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

😬😬

[@JasonSeiberlich]

I'm still pro spring/summer renovation just because the grass germinates so quickly and efficiently. Lawn problems are easy to solve (weeds/disease) and based on my couple experiences I prefer solving the weed issues than having a thin yard coming into the following spring from a fall reno. Also an easy solution, but yea just some patience.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thanks Jason

[@nedg3740]

Ginja has some great uploads abkut fungus ID.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

I've seen every one of his videos. I need to go back and review them obviously

[@TheLawnSensei]

All in all not bad for the record temperatures we had, a few months more and you can add some more seeds it that will be an option in few months, otherwise I am sure the grass will fill slowly.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

I'll be applying Prodiamine this fall so no seeding this year

[@Wi11duhbea5t]

I’m sorry to hear about your heat problems I’m also in Washington state and I’m haveing a hell of a time with mine as well but my whole lawn is no where near as green as yours hopefully one day tho but I do have a question how did you get your hands on some tenacity all the sites I find it on say I can’t ship it to wa state good luck and I can’t wate to see how you fix the brown spots

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

I have an update video coming later this week. You can buy Tenacity from DoMyOwn .com they will ship it to Wa.

[@Wi11duhbea5t]

@@PacificNorthwestLawns Awsome thank you

[@TheLawnShark]

I don't think you could have done anything different. 115 degrees would have rocked any grass. Even Bermuda doesn't grow in the desert. You just gotta wait until later summer / early fall to fully recover. All things considered, I think you survived it with the best results possible.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thanks Dino 👊🏼

[@TeslaBoy123]

Lawn Grass grow like new few weeks after heat wave if a human pass away for over heat never ever come back again be safe and take care

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Man what are the odds…

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Considering it's never happened here, I'd say slim. I'm pretty bummed out. It's looking more and more like I'm going to have to reseed these spots with something.

[@mikeo8890]

You should water every day in the morning and a little bit in the afternoon.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

That's literally the worst thing to do. It promotes shallow root growth, increases the odds of fungus and is wasteful.

[@nedg3740]

Have you heard how all the seed companies made out? Did they have alot of die off? Its really the only thing left that hasnt tripled in price.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

No I haven't and honestly the areas unaffected look absolutely amazing.

[@pnwmike3415]

What do you use to edit videos i have a few i want to put out trying to start my own youtube channel not sure how its gonna work but gonna give it a try. just have to much footage and no way to edit the clips. btw you are doing awesome from another fellow Washington person 😀 gotta start somewhere

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Editing kind of depends on that you have available as far as a computer. There's some phone apps as well. Here's a good video to look into. I personally use VSDC Video Editor. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6XVnax-ecyeY5o

[@drlovety]

This is why I can't be a farmer, I take things too personally. Relax, your grass will be fine, if not...more content for us to watch. :) When I saw the photos, it looked like fungus. Also, did you step onto anything prior to mowing? May have gotten something on the grass while mowing. Your lawn still looks great.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

It's definitely gonna make for some content. It may have been a fungus. Once I applied the fungicide it stopped spreading however I think the damage is done and I'm going to have to reseed with something. I'm confident I didn't track anything into the lawn or it would be everywhere.

[@SBow311]

That's a lot of $hit in one backpack! 😂😂😂

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

I take lessons from JasonG 🤣🤣