HELP! My Lawn is GOING BLACK /Most people don't know how to FIX this

[@Sophsfghds]

One of the most insightful water sprinkler videos you’ll see. Top work Dan🍻👌

[@Lawn_Care_Lounge_tv_uk]

we use a sprinkler most of the time but we do use the hose pipe watering the lawn edges daily

[@kevtheargonut]

What I have done with mine this year, which was in a terrible state after a late, monster scarify was to hollow tine aerate it and when watering (after seed had germinated), do it by hand and flood it with a shower rose moving slowly so all the holes fill up with water. It came back very green, unlike my neighbours which look pretty poor. I agree, water is your lawn’s best friend but getting water down deep once every day initially to get it back and then back off to every other day in periods of no rain seems key. But it takes a lot of time standing there with the hose. And it grows like topsy too which is another pain in terms of finding time to cut it 3 times a week!

[@leefenton9477]

Thanks Daniel for these videos with the pumps. Just ordered a hozelock pump. Our water butt tank we have never connected up to a downpipe, for now I’m gonna put that my our outside tap and fill it with tap water for now atleast. I was considering a small sprinkler system but with that last sunny blast in June , the connector popped off the hose reel . So water came out and was running a number of hours before we got home. So that’s a worrying thought if we were ever away for the weekend etc.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

@@leefenton9477 no point connecting to a down pipe as during a drought theres no rain to fill it so you might aswell connect to mains with a ballcock so it fuls then stops

[@markrobinson1458]

I think the pressure is reduced at this time of year, I've noticed it down the road from you in Salford, water butts of sorts are essential now, especially when nosey not right neighbours moan about wasting water on a bit of grass,the sad acts😂, 👍

[@vecterprime2621]

Some great advice on keeping the lawn going .. you said to stay away from fertilisers but is it ok to use a seaweed product mixed in with a wetting agent.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Yes just avoid anything with nitrogen, iron or weedkiller in this time of year if lawn orange

[@1975Stevo]

wow what a result with that lawn Daniel. i watched you start from scratch on this one a few weeks back. Can only dream of having a lawn like that. I've bough most of your products and followed your advice. Nice work.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

How you getting on?

[@1975Stevo]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert so far so good but not quite anywhere like this lawn or the other lawns you create. its been a bit of a weird year so far with the lawn. Just before easter overseeded but with mixed results. I did use the Grade 4 compost and covered up the lawn like you do. I still have thin areas despite repeating the overseeding. Unfortunately i just cant seem to get that carpet like grass you manage to produce. The other thing i read up recently was PH so i purchased just a cheapy PH soil reader which read 5.3 which apparently is on the acidic side. Recently added some lime after reading about this. At the moment the lawn is drying out big time. Amazing how we have damp wet weather for months and the moment the sun comes out it quickly turns yellow! I do use your wetting agent which does help. To be honest i think the soil beneath my grass is just crap. Another question. Have i missed the window for more overseeding? curious if youd suggest not to overseed in the summer

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

@@1975Stevo no just time with rain

[@AutoAbsolute]

Great advice and guidance as always. I made a £300 investment in ground sprinklers, right up there with the best ease of life purchases ive ever made.

[@AutoAbsolute]

FYI I use a Tallas DBoost 850 which has auto cut in/out. Paid £149 ands it's self contained compared to this pump. I added a WiFi dual valve timer for front and back lawns

[@daspugs1]

It’s good to have plenty in the tank

[@bflores4]

great video D; I am still laughing at your comment around 20:55... hilarious :)

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Just rewatched yes im laughing you know when i edit i dont always rewatch it all, forgot i’d said that

[@andyshortland]

Dan, any chance of posting a video on mowing & striping around obstacles, trees, manhole covers etc?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Don’t have any in my lawns

[@wobbled5609]

How often should you water in the current drought

[@crunchstudio9475]

Lol Daniel. How sad am I waiting for thunderstorms but just getting 30 degreee 🌞 in Brum

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Crucifying

[@PeteSharp]

Great Video Danny 👍 You talked about not putting fert down due to stress but, over at BBL16 you mentioned putting fert down last week. It’s been dry for a good 3-4 weeks now in the North West….what’s different from last week to this week other than temps raising by 2-3DegC that allowed fert to be put down ? (Mine needs a feed but, holding off….but, I can water it a lot, during the day as well if needed)

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

If your on top of watering and no drought damage then yes feed no probs but in this vid i was saying if you have damage like i had then im not feeding with granules

[@PeteSharp]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert Thanks Danny - Common sense approach as usual 💪 top man!

[@y9art]

Your suggestion please regarding watering intervals, one of the other You Tubers suggest not more than every other day as it encourages the grass roots to grow deeper/stronger in the search for water, I have been watering most days from about 7 am to get the water into the soil before the temperature rises.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Let your lawn tell you when to water as you can see on mine the black areas have no water so the roots will come up rather than go down and get even more frazzled , my lawns are sand based so need more water

[@leefenton9477]

A really good video this. Never of thought about a pump before 🤔🤔😅 , anyone recommend a small or mini pump that a hose or could connect too or is a tank a must. I totally mixed the warning on this period of weather , so didn’t water the small front grass. I’m just gonna give it and want to see what happens. I think that wetting agent will be a waste at moment while not rain😢

[@adampug206gti]

Can you get one of those professional Rose ones that you used to go onto the end of a standard hose fitting as I have the same spring colour but because my garden is quite long my lawn is 45 ft by 8-ft I actually used a booster pump and it worked very well and ended up watering the neighbours lawn so I had to dial it back a bit... loll...👍🏻 if you have a link to that one so it can be connected to a hose lock fitting I would really appreciate it great video is always you've help me achieve my loan that is fantastic keep up the good work...👍🏻😎

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Yes you just need the geka hose tails 1/2 inch but you would need lot of flow to get the best out of it

[@dotjpegg4905]

Great vid as per - would you mind linking the items used in the system? Looking to install identically for our garden. Cheers Dan & keep up the good work (p.s. former Britain’s best lawn is looking 😍)

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

I didnt buy it off ebay or anything i didnt put the system in and the bit i did do was just from the local plumbing merchant

[@oomarky]

Don't worry Dan. We all wet ourselves at some point 😅

[@mrpucklepops4447]

My lawn 2 different colours dark green and lime green any suggestions what I should do ?

[@andicampbell8621]

I loved the Gardena. Bought one last year and worked great for 2-3 days then wouldn`t oscilate. Used it again last week and lasted 10 minutes and stopped. Shame, it`s ideal when it works.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Will be your pressure, take the (if you have one on) the red hozelock /stop end as this restricts flow and replace with standard yellow and grey one

[@danw8586]

Have got an issue with a similar watering system where the amount of water coming in is not enough to compensate for the amount being pumped out causing the pump safety device to turn off the pump.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

How do u fix?

[@danw8586]

Not sure yet myself and a irrigation specialist are discussing options for the moment I am doing a little and often cycles to compensate for it currently, going to measure the flow rate per minute of the inlet and calculate how long it will take to fill it back up then set the next schedule.

[@j444nsy4]

This is awsome Dan love the pump with the tank I’m going to do exactly the same. Most of you client’s obviously love their gardens and are willing to spend money to keep them looking great So maybe you could do more of this of this on other jobs. Great job mate. I would definitely say empty these tanks in wetter times as stagnant water can be dangerous especially if you fire it out at that rate. Legionnaires and all that. Looking forward to the next one👌🏻

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Just like any hobby people spend 1000s on golf gear n not just rich people

[@j444nsy4]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert very true I’ve moved house a few years ago and left my 2 excellent lawns behind. I would spen loads on lawn care mowers etc. nearly ready to seed at my new house and can’t wait to get back into it. I’m going to definitely install an irrigation system after seeing this video my pressure is poor as well and my garden is huge. Also sorry to bore you but I’m going to need a lorry load of root zone sand/soil. Do you know of any companies that sell it uk wide? Thanks Simon

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

@@j444nsy4 yeah tarmac topsport, mansfields, bathgate, british sugar, baileys cheapee by 20tn loose load

[@j444nsy4]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert Thanks a lot mate👍🏻

[@johnstainton6122]

Where from and what turf would you recommend that would provide a similar finish to seeding with baranberg

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

I dint recommend turfing now as its all riddles with annual meadow grass even from the best places

[@neillrobbins7508]

Hey Daniel - great channel. Ii've got a 50m2 back lawn in a bad way and not that level that i want to start looking after properly. Can you advise a good toolset that would work for me. I'm assuming good rake, am gonna get hand spreader, hollow tine aerator, and lawn levelling rakes so i can renovate in sept. But want advice on mower / sacrifiers to look at that would do a good job on what is a smallish lawn. Dont think i can afford a kesington as nic🎉e as that looks! Cheers!!

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

To be honest your best joining the facebook group and asking the question, im not to familiar with what mowers/scarifiers are out there as i only use my hayter and allett

[@pandk191]

Heat wave!!! I ‘ve still got my heating on…

[@olibanks3846]

Just got back from 2 week holiday so missed the black brillo pad thing and have a brown area. Dumping water on now of course. I’m thinking compost/seed the area at the next rain? Interesting to know you would scarify mid season, looking forward to next week to find out why when the lawn is looking great.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Will come back with just water will take longer thats all

[@olibanks3846]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert great thanks

[@coalitionperformance5901]

Great video, beats love island! I applied stellar after 1/4 inch watering today, would you suggest another deep water tomorrow or a light watering in?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Yes

[@winston99999]

When you’re on a metre you don’t water your lawn! All houses being built nowadays are on meters, those houses left ought to think about a meter because it halved our water bill! That’s good news to lots of people !

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Water costs in uk 3 pounds to 1000ltrs that would be like leaving the hose on for about 3 hrs not many do that often

[@delboy9292]

Daniel lad where can I get 1 of those watering lances from also how many holes are in the head any idea

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

East riding horticulture, do u really think ive counted them? Think you maybe have too many holes in your head

[@delboy9292]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert m8 i thought you was going to count them for a minute then shit all Bolton fans are wankers

[@unrealscenics4702]

They do make a 1’ hozelock fitting.

[@tommy46055]

Interesting video. So the tank is fed from the mains. 1000 litres in 15 mins! Would it not be advisable to reduce watering lawns so that we don’t end up with a hose pipe ban and then we can continue to water our plants, which are less resilient than grass

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Yeah I’m totally responsible for the hosepipe ban if it comes, just me

[@davidcronfalk8389]

Couldn't you use the tank to collect rain water? Pros and cons with rain water?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Wheres the rain coming from at the minute?

[@tardis9326]

Hi dan Ive just recieves my order from you thank you! Have got steller, grace and sow pro. Can i still use them all together through this hot weather or is there any you suggest i leave out for the time being? Lawm is watered as often as im home so most days. Its new young grass from seed but very sparse and patchy as the birds ate alot of the seed (lesson learned). I may need to try and overseed but would rather use your products and give whats there chance to get going properly. What do you think? Thanks in advance as i know its not always easy to answer when you haven't seen the lawn. Regards Tim

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Get it on

[@tardis9326]

​@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert thanks mate will do

[@ModifiedMadness]

Hey Dan, does the hozelock pump run the Gardena sprinkler ok? Ours is a bit temperamental off the hose, sometimes it returns sometimes it doesn’t. Definitely doesn’t go as far off the hose as Gardena quote.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

It does in the video

[@ModifiedMadness]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert I only saw you use the Gardena sprinkler on the plumbed in system, it was the one at the end with the Hozelock pump, you showed the hosepipe comparison, just wondered if it was the same with the sprinkler.

[@ModifiedMadness]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert Scrap that, just found the video where you demonstrate it at that house. Cheers Dan 😄

[@supercarfocusgt1]

Can anyone tell me what sprinkler should I get for a long 180m^2 lawn rectangular

[@cdjgm]

What kind of grass or seed is this? The lawn is stunning!

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Ryegrass

[@cdjgm]

Thanks Dan, really helpful!

[@davjhow]

Good advice as always. Could you do a programme on the technique of double striping a lawn with a cylinder mower please. It’s harder than it looks and you make it look so easy!!!

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Same as with a rotary

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

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[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

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[@petercampbe11]

Hi Daniel, i have the same issue and invested in a Hoselock pump - i think i need a new hosepipe fitting because if i close the hosepipe off water starts shooting out the bottom of the hoselock fitting, does this happen with the one at the house you service or will i need a new hoselock fitting? thanks

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

If you unscrew the plastic nut i bet your bottom dollar that you have either bent back on itself or broke one of the little flexible grey things that bite onto the hose! If its bent just pull the hose out and bend it back making sure it says out when you put the hose in or if you have snapped it off you will need a new connector

[@petercampbe11]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert thanks for the reply.

[@davidmcmanus2464]

Impressive watering system but only good for those with loads of dosh

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Thats why i did a poor mans version too

[@whitevoodooman7276]

not a drop for weeks now and apart from a 50 / 50 chance on sunday of a light shower which wont happen then its abount to get even hotter mid 25s the next 7 days and then back to low 20s and barely a drop in them 10 days due the deserts lawns are comeing :)

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Gunna be tough next week 25 here

[@mickeyhughes7244]

Excellent content. Magic 👌🏼

[@tonyhodgkinson4586]

It’s not been that hot, it’s been very dry with a constant driving easterly wind.

[@the_sage_head1953]

32°c here for 48hrs

[@geow6100]

Hi Daniel,great advice as usual, can I overuse wetting agent?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

No not really would be costly though

[@geow6100]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert Ta mate, just wondering!

[@davidbanner9001]

Heat wave?

[@srw_cricket2976]

What is the wind direction and why?

[@stevenbelcher5658]

What type of grass is that? It's difficult to tell from the video. It's looking really good considreing how short it is.

[@andrewkennedy9704]

Usually its rye.

[@johnturner4400]

You could have had an outside tap with the non return valve built in. Saves getting a separate valve.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Yeah tap was already in place

[@Stormin_Mike]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert Its a category 3 risk and needs a double check valve, a single is not really compliant. I see the check valve but its not obvious if its a double or single. You do have an air break in the tank with the ballcock. Back siphoning is a real hazard to the home owner and the water network as seen when some customers get "blue" water from their toilet. Worse still leave the open hose in a pond or bucket of chemicals.

[@lukebryant6110]

Great video

[@thishastobeunique1]

Cracker that one Dan. Thanks mate.

[@johnkay7354]

i did laugh when you said you dont want to be wasting water on the borders, and the border is full of flowers and no doubt some grasses, maybe you could to some grass where you dont put any water on it at all, to help us on water meter

[@wonderfullife4262]

the grass eisntein

[@James-po4xt]

Love the videos but… using tap water on lawns is just not right anymore. Im betting we will have hose bans again this year and definitely next year with the El Niño prediction. The customer needs to invest in a load of those tank or ibc’s and harvest every ml of rain water if they want to keep a nice lawn in the summers to come.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Oh right best tell the car detailing channels that they have to stop washing cars or otherwise im going to think your picking on me which is also classed as bullying

[@roger4880]

Why because you believe what the trash media tells you? Look at water levels published by the water companies and then come back here. We had a very wet Jan-April

[@OCDfish]

You’re costing me a small fortune in products and my lawn is only 70square meters! Whatever happened to that large piece of land in a field where you killed off the grass?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Its very orange but obviously no water since i did it has meant no chance of starting it as totally reliant on rain

[@goodman8498]

Hi, where are your contact details or online page for your services? Thank you

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

My services aren’t available sorry

[@goodman8498]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert oh right, so all the lawns that you do are they just friends, not customers clients

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

@@goodman8498 they are existing customers and i dont take new work on,

[@goodman8498]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert thanks for your reply. I’m pretty desperate. I have followed your videos. scarified aerated receded top, dressed with Jack’s soil and it’s still patchy and flat. Lol

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

@@goodman8498 ive never aerated so are you sure youve followed my videos? Have you used any of my products?

[@linoleumbonypart385]

Suprised you’re not harvesting water with a down pipe so close ….

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

What water is there to harvest? Its not rained for 5 weeks

[@linoleumbonypart385]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert oh true lol …. Do you ever do a chat on weeds

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

@@linoleumbonypart385 not done as dont have them really

[@gunndabad]

I hate to be that guy but I’m pretty sure that tank setup doesn’t comply with regs

[@tobyrobertson8265]

Do you have a lawn of your own? If so what does it look like? Be funny if you just had some baron wasteland of a lawn

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

No a paved patio area! Busmans holiday

[@cypeman8037]

Its grass.🙄

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Why you watching if not interested?

[@alaskanmalamute101]

I just got a GRÜNTEK Mini - Lawn Sprinkler as saw reviews said it good for low pressure as mine doesn't like to power anything the only thing I got to work is the cheap Amazon green spinny ones but the spray pattern is crap waters a donut shape lol 🍩 well the gruntek has been working pretty good oscillates covers my whole garden. Also I saw a bowling green club video on here (forgot what channel was in UK) where there groundsman waters at 1am every night thought that was bit odd not attract disease? Edit - found it allett video lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6Kuq6qjq9OGesU