Here's A LAWN Job You Can Do EARLY, But NO SEEDING!

[@GaryFlaxman-e3x]

Welcome back, Daniel! Looking forward to watching your adventures this season.

[@Billy_Williamson]

This one is going to be epic post renovation, literally can't wait.

[@NatureShortsGB]

want to get on with scarifying but its been seriously wet for 6 weeks. Everything is fully saturated. Frustrating really. Good job on the lawn though. Thanks Dan.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Must just be my lawns then as bolton is so wet usually but ive cut everybody now with no issues bar one lawn which has a natural spring running through it

[@jfro5867]

Useful thanks 👍. If you’ve had 17 years out of your older machine it’s done pretty well!

[@zachdailyfost4433]

Good day man, that was looking a bit sickly before the scarify and cut. Just did mine a second time, more agressive because of some horses getting on the lawn and having a snack and then it getting yellowy looking. Soil temps have been ranging from 6°-10° where i am in the states. I myself dove right in the deep end of work hard

[@baims8367]

These are great I use a Billy goat use it for seeding as well

[@Bassbaby838]

Just ordered some Extreme Dwarf Rye from your shop Dan, in readiness for overseed season! 🎉

[@lewisdallas3895]

Dan, bought drainage in a bag this week, going to scarify and apply the first lot today, looking forward to seeing the results all your other products have brought my lawn on so much over the winter, that even west coast of Scotland I have been mowing regularly every few weeks throughout winter!

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Yes i remember your order, thanks, you will like this product , it works over time so don’t expect results the day after thats all i will say. Been wet up there?

[@lewisdallas3895]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert the phrase, wetter than an otter’s pocket, springs to mind! I am happy to see results come over the year, hopefully it helps later in the summer into autumn when the lawn has been particularly bad this last year

[@davek7256]

Masterclass as always Dan! Would love a video explaining the different types of grass seed and what blend is best for what condition.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

You cant go wrong with ryegrass its the most versatile of them all

[@bbr9707]

Wow that’s some lawn… that’s a full time job keeping that in good condition. Thanks Dan! Interesting.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

@@bbr9707 yep but im Up for it plus the owner will cut it also

[@pizzmo8256]

I'm in Canada 16 inches of snow in my yard. Very warm here 7 celsius today. Outside in shorts and t-shirt. Can hardly wait for july, then fall in August.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Crikey glad i dont live in canada, i watch gold rush!

[@kenmay1572]

Blimey, are you an Inuit

[@pizzmo8256]

@kenmay1572 southern alberta. Lot's of snow last week. We were minus 30 Monday overnight. Today, it's melting like crazy

[@andrewkennedy9704]

Southern Ontario here. Grass i think is about to grow. We don't get much snow here to begin with but I'm about as south as you can be in canada.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

@@andrewkennedy9704 whats the average temps this time of year?

[@Tommo46]

So wet down south at mo desperately want to get on. Best I can do is a light cut.

[@davidkeith1179]

Cracking job 👍

[@andrewturner-h2v]

Hi Dan, as a bit of a rule of thumb, if you've top dressed with jacks magic etc, how long before you can get back to mowing the lawn, thank you. Keep up the good work. We had some turf and seed put down at a new build, just to get cover really, but now you're really inspiring me to up the quality of the lawns

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

When the old lawn needs cutting

[@thedaveaftertomorrow]

Can you use DIAB when preparing for a new lawn? We’ll be working with a fairly heavy clay subsoil then putting rootzone on top as a bed for the new seed, if you can use it when would you apply it?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Yeah thats even better as its making direct contact with the subsoil

[@leefenton9477]

Get yourself some small scaffold blanks to help create a ramp on the back of the van for you 👍

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Goes in the side so ramp would be too steep

[@leefenton9477]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert aww 😢 I was thinking of the back, but not as easy as it’s sound hey

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

@@leefenton9477 my wrists were very sore yesterday as that machine whilst robust is not designed well for the user

[@cretene1]

was just thinking of doing this today but held off, cause i thought it was about 2 weeks too early ,but think ill go ahead tomorrow after watching this.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Yeah just that though no seeding yet

[@cretene1]

job done. and my backs not killing me,always a plus.

[@markslade9722]

Nice one Dan, was just about to ask how long before you start throwing seed down yourself, and if you feel it is safe to do so now, but you answered it at the end of the video, yeah that customers lawns is going to look lovely in a couple of months.👍

[@CotswoldTrailRunner]

So is it ok to bring grass level down short now then in prep for scarifying? Soil still a bit damp and rain forecast for the next week.

[@gardenrose264]

It's wet wet wet where I am. Can't cut the grass because it will just tear up. It's been wet for months. What is the solution? I live South West, New forest. Glad to see your videos again Daniel. 🤗👍

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Need my new product drainage in a bag

[@gardenrose264]

​@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert Thank you Daniel. What is that then? Not heard of drainage in a bag....😊

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

@@gardenrose264 check it out on my website

[@philb1730]

Another informative video. I have a fescue lawn and it was good to hear your opinion and tips for working on it thank you. I don't usually have much of a moss problem but, after the wet, mild, winter we have just had my lawn is full of moss, can I just ask, when will it be safe for me to treat it with some iron and start raking it out?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Straight away

[@philb1730]

Will do, Thank you @@DanielHibbertLawnExpert

[@eddyhow2362]

Think I’d want a sit on mower with a lawn that size.

[@PeteSharp]

Great vid as always but, did miss your signature music for the fast forward parts 😂😂

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

I know was rushing to get it uploaded and forgot to add it

[@PeteSharp]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpertGreat to have you back online! Looking forward to another season 👍

[@Tigerslam327]

Dan, so the tank is simply better for large scarifying jobs than the Stirling? If you had enough batteries would you use the Stirling? Love the channel.

[@therattyfire5468]

Master class tutorial. Thanks Dan 👍

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Thanks for the kudos

[@symosys]

scarified my lawn at the end of last season, lots of moss, have treated but Moss is back due to damp. Acidity is not too bad. Any suggestions what to do?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Apply inhibit and the scarify a week or two after

[@johnhodges7891]

Lol so dry at the moment .. rained for 2 months here

[@kenmay1572]

One of the few UK lawns that is not 40% moss like mine

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Are you doing what i do or just signing off in autumn and coming back in spring and expecting everything to be hunky dory?

[@kenmay1572]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpertI should have done it last year but the stripes looked good from the house. So I have given my Hayter away and bought a battery mower with 4 wheels. I have a dethatcher but intend to apply Iron Sulphate prior to using it but I mowed it yesterday. Any views

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

@@kenmay1572 follow my vids of late thats the view

[@mrp3930]

DRY??? where are you in the uk, everything is sodden in Cornwall, too wet to do ef all lol

[@matthewwells3217]

Hi i have just subscribed to your channel all your videos are amazing.i have a question for you when is the best time to scarifier grass can you do it if it is damp

[@scotland2310]

Hi Dan whats this drainage in a bag havent heard of it.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

New product a new calcium product which breaks down clay through dissociation and also aerates the ground as oxygen can in the pores it leaves behind

[@davidmcmanus2464]

That time lapse footage really makes the job look simple. Just have been 5+ hours work there?

[@Valisk]

Hi Daniel, I found your channel last year and followed along. I've never had a lawn looking so good... But I moved house and I've inherited a lawn that's really thick and green, but long and very springy, there must be loads of thatch and debris under there. I cut it today, just took the tops off, but I'm miles away from the soil. The previous owner hasn't ever scarified it - is it too early to take it down much lower and deeply scarify, or should I wait? Love the channel!

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

No crack on do as much damage as necessary to get it down to soil you will wonder what you done at first and your wife will kick you out for a few days but when she sees the results , the year after she will kick you out if you dont scarify it like last year

[@Valisk]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert Brilliant - thanks Daniel!

[@omid63]

When can you lay seed

[@conorshiels4788]

In oct last year I scarified, spiked, top soiled and seeded. Grass is almost 6 months old and theres meadow grass and weed appearing. Just wondering if I could put down a 4 in 1, scarify it. Let it recover then reseed end of April?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

October pushing it plus top soil is usually full of weeds and grasses so prob from that

[@edinangler3457]

Can we give the lawn calcium now if its needed?

[@Bassbaby838]

Great work Dan, although missing the background music on the time lapse. 👏

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

I know i was rushing to get it uploaded

[@Bassbaby838]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert no probs, Jedi master level incoming!

[@RegSchmo]

Sorry Dan but did you say in your opening line "because it so dry at the moment"!!!! You kidding? We are underwater ATM

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Yeah we not had any rain for a while now and things drying out very quickly with the high winds

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Where are you?

[@RegSchmo]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert Hi Dan I'm near Epsom Surrey. Ground here has been near saturated for weeks. I'm a ref too and the pitches are hammered - its just fortunate the grass has started growing early.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

@@RegSchmo what level ref?

[@RegSchmo]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert I'm only level 7. Been keen to progress but FA pathway is heavy...dont get me started... Only started to help youth teams tbh having cessed managing for 10 years. Love you posts buddy - aspirational. Doing Chelsea Girls this morning after which I'm on the lawn for the rest of the day 😀

[@grahammerritt1329]

Dan, do you prefer scarifier with blades or tines?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Blades for this job as the tines dont enter the soil on a tine the tines are good for surface thatch where as blades go deep in the soil

[@baims8367]

I always go 2 different directions up down and then again at an angle

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Yeah i will do too but just a light one today

[@GeorgeH950]

What week/date of March do you reckon is good for seeding Dan? Thanks for all your content, it really is the holy bible.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Im going to do the triangle lawn next week as thats not that important but my important ones ill be doing after easter

[@LTFC1964]

‘So dry at the moment’ My lawn is similar to walking on jelly 😂

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

What can i say makes a change us getting down south weather

[@LTFC1964]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpertseriously, I’ve never known my lawn to be so saturated as it is this year. You can’t do anything, just walking on it makes it look like a farmers field.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

@@LTFC1964 need my new product drainage in a bag

[@LTFC1964]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpertjust googled it, might have a look at that….cheers

[@LTFC1964]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpertif you could come up with something that treats worm castes would be fantastic. My lawn has thousands of them; I’m not exaggerating.

[@G.Family.]

Great Video! I guess I know what I’ll be doing tomorrow 👍

[@Limosical]

Have you seen the Tracmaster Camon LS42?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Yes thats too big and too heavy hired one before i got ye olde faithful

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Weights about 80kg

[@Limosical]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert fair enough, didn't realise it was that heavy

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

@@Limosical not for back of a van that although some do but they have ramps about 6ft long for the gradiant

[@marccas10]

Hello Daniel, what i have found with the large heavy commercial machines is they just arent very good. What i mean by that is "good to use" to me they are made to last and that is the abiding principle of the machines. They always seem too heavy awkward to adust and hard work to use. Im thinking of buying a lighter, more user friendly machine that may last 2-3 years.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Isnt very ergonomically designed my wrists are sore tonight

[@marccas10]

@DanielHibbertLawnExpert That is exactly what I'm talking about. They are crap to use. They are bomb proof and generate good money but the user experience is almost not even considered. Anyway keep replying to your subs and don't bother about whether it boost the channel.

[@darrenboston342]

That guy needs a sit on mower! I’ve got 400sqmts at home & I’ve got a sit on👌

[@manskinuk]

Dry? Who are you kidding! :D

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Can only go off whats above my head

[@e.colemantlpss6406]

Dry??🤣🤣🤣🤣 If I stand on my lawn I get a 1" deep muddy hole

[@Erectmygreenhouse]

Looks good man. When is the historian making a comeback?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Ooo not sure it might of been a solo appearance

[@mrmagoo600]

Missed ya music 🥲

[@middletonboys]

Do you know anywhere that sells jacks magic compost cheap? I seen it in Home bargains £8:99 for 50 litres

[@chipbus]

Try” The Range” , two for £12

[@paulmedcalf8149]

I'm in Shropshire, and the lawn is still boggy

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Thought down there would be warmer /dryer?

[@Mike_5]

Very patchy there maybe someone has been hand sowing Aftercut?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

its from birds that i reckon but cant be 100% certain

[@Mike_5]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert Fair play i wont argue with you on that Buddy

[@markscott9760]

Getting these bigger heavier machines will have to push you to get down gym and bulk up😂

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Gym? Whats one of those lol

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Im on the huel diet getting rid of my stomach bowling ball

[@markscott9760]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert I’ve been trying those shakes but still feel hungry after. Plus taste a bit powdery and make me wee more😂

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

@@markscott9760 the choc shakes are the highlight of my day, i have one of those then two slices of warbys seeded batch brown bread toast with a banana on half each, that gives you about 740 calories for breakfast so far im ok but im deffo hungrier after working as on the powdered food too

[@marccas10]

This isn't grass related but just want to congratulate you on interaction with commenters. It's nice to see. 👍

[@derf9465]

The palindrome of Bolton is Notlob.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Thought a palindrome was spelt same either way not just a word backwards

[@CB1000driver]

Die ersten Sonnenstrahlen und gleich vertikutieren… Unglaublich, wegen solchen Leuten wie dir, gibts den Mythos

[@1959Berre]

A lawn offers nothing but lots of work. No flowers, no birds, no butterflies, no nothing. Just a sterile green carpet. What a sad excuse for a garden.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

This garden teaming with wildlife Theres birds in the trees, which feed on the worms the lawn provides theres flowers on the trees in the borders, there bacteria, fungus in the lawn theres human life on the lawn when someone cuts it, each blade of grass is providing oxygen for us to survive, so really your message its of a stupid persons mentality