How To Buy THE BEST LAWN FERTILIZER and which fertilizer is best for grass

[@draftplus]

"Up, down, and all around"... Noticed I don't have half of the brain function I used to have, serious or normal I don't know, but like having to tell myself to drive with peripheral vision that used to be automatic, a simple nursery rhyme to replace once thorough knowledge is much appreciated. Love the Ginja!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Happy to help!

[@advanracing162]

I've been using Andersons PGF and have no complaints so far. It's always good to look into competitors though.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Its a good product for sure

[@advanracing162]

@@pestandlawnginja since you're reading this... thank you for your continued work. You have been a real help in getting folks to get motivated to get their yards looking their best. Keep truckin'!

[@pestandlawnginja]

👊🏻🤩

[@milliew9572]

Ginja, I did it, reseeded my lawn . Thank you for all of your wonderful suggestions. Millie

[@pestandlawnginja]

awesome!!!

[@dt7378]

love the result! learning a lot from your videos! improved my yard grass greatly! i have a new hobby now experimenting year to year. No one year is the same but knowing the basics and pushing the boundaries from your information making my yard healthy and neighbors jealous i’ll have to try this and replace my lawn when i have the guts to try this one of these days lol

[@pestandlawnginja]

Slay that lawn! Easy with the right info as you're saying! Glad you're finding value!

[@littlefinkle7757]

The right fertilizer makes ALL the difference! Professional fertilizers are not any higher in my area by the time you compare the numbers and how long they will feed the grass. I had 3 people come by my place last week wanting to know who took care of my lawn. I caught those army worms early and am so green my neighbor is begging me to spray her lawn and handle the fertilizer apps. 😂 Why would I do that and ruin my reign of pure domination? 🤣😂🤣 Awesome video! 🇺🇸💪

[@shanew7361]

💥🇺🇲💪🖐😎👊 Don't forget the zombies mowing their cool season grass 3" and under and not watering either in the heat of the summer lol

[@pestandlawnginja]

😂😂😂 right on! Keep slaying that lawn

[@garrettcranney3524]

Great video. Thanks! What chelated iron product do you recommend? My soil is very iron deficient. I’m located in Northern Utah and my soil test results are very similar to yours.

[@pestandlawnginja]

great question. for non staining I prefer rapture 4-0-4 . if you don't mind staining feremec ac liquid iron: ferromec: amzn.to/3HqjPfx rapture: www.sunspotsupply.com/sample-category/fertilizer/liquid-soluble-fertilizer/rapture-4-0-4-chelated-micronutrients.html

[@vinnypinatelli221]

The color and fullness is astonishing my friend!!!!

[@shanew7361]

That's what she said! Giggity Giggity

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thank you!!!!

[@bmwflyboy]

@@pestandlawnginja Have you ever considered adding an automated type liqud fertilizer system to your sprinklers? (EZ FLO style) I'd be very interested in seeing your reviews and videos about that. Pros/cons, worth it, etc?

[@richardharwell]

I hope thats Barenbtug R.P.R. that you seeded . Thats what I'm throwin down this fall.

[@TheLawnFellas]

What do you recommend for a starter fertilizer? Gonna renovate my lawn and planting turf type tall fescue

[@pestandlawnginja]

depends on your area but generally an 11 11 11 at .15lbs of N if you're doing it same day

[@TheLawnFellas]

@@pestandlawnginja Pittsburgh and I will probably do it same day that i put the seed down

[@pestandlawnginja]

Perfect

[@seanheath711]

Bought the soil test kit. New house. Just top dressed and seeded my Tifway with Arden 15. Just started this year trying to get my yard like you guys on KZbin.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Right on! Slay that lawn!!!!

[@seanheath711]

@@pestandlawnginja so I did my soil test, results not back yet, but I'm in Texas, its August... what should I be doing to my lawn to prep for fall?

[@ayy1n]

Never a dull moment watching Ginja. Love it bro . Praying all is well .

[@pestandlawnginja]

I appreciate it!

[@JimmyLewisMows]

That crazy guy at the end there sure was fast!

[@pestandlawnginja]

He's great

[@americanpatriot4080]

Scotts fertilizer is the best, it never disappoints, been using it for years.

[@pestandlawnginja]

glad you like it!

[@fooddude159]

I’m in Fort Worth Texas. purchased pro peat 13-5-8 month ago haven’t used yet as still using up some fert from last year. Was about to start using but question is does this make a good final fertilizer for winter or should I use??

[@pestandlawnginja]

I always like to up my potassium before winter. Helps hold the color and helps with the colder temps. The 13.5.8 is great. I’ll be using something kore aggressive like the 7.4.14 since my potassium levels are so low

[@michaelallen6770]

Should I be adding a fungicide to my new lawn? If so when, what, and how should it be applied? Just seeded the new lawn 2 days ago. Thanks!

[@pestandlawnginja]

great question. fungicides are a great option for those who commonly end up with a fungus. I like products like headway G that have two active ingredients in them. easy to use. i apply them during seeding projects, and just before it gets really hot.

[@nopenada3449]

"Missed it by that much". Sent in my MySoil sample a week ago. They've indicated that they received it, so I should be getting my soil data any day now. Will be doing a total lawn reno in September accordingly.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Rad! First step to greatness

[@brodygoalie]

I overseeded last week late September. Should I repeat starter fertilizer again in four weeks after application? If not what fertilizer do you recommend? Will use Winter fertilizer in November. Thanks

[@pestandlawnginja]

Depends. If you went on the high rate of the label, meaning 1lbs N per 1000 sq ft. Ie. If you applied a 10.10.10 at 10lbs per 1000 sq ft you’d have put down 1lbs n per 1000 sq ft which will last about 8 weeks on average. If you went at a half dose you’re at 1/2lbs per 1000 sq ft. When seeding I prefer 1/4 to 1/8th dose every two weeks

[@harlleykvlo]

Just got 2 kits (one for the front yard and one fir the backyard that I will start from scratch in a month. I was never disappointed with your recommendations, keep up the good work brother!!!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Right on! Slay that lawn

[@harlleykvlo]

@@pestandlawnginja I will embrace the suck!!! 😂 I will rent a mini excavator to help me on the process, but I know it still not be easy

[@pestandlawnginja]

👊🏻🤩 get it!

[@cjRoyalty]

Ginja ! You made me by a small bag of rpr to fill in the areas and man I had germination in like 3-4 days. Would you recommend waiting 3 weeks before cutting ? I know in your previous video you waited 4 but you said it was due to life lol. The itch is real to see how it looks after a cut. One more question, did you spot seed your troubled areas or did you let the rpr do its thing ?

[@pestandlawnginja]

as soon as it reaches 2" you can cut it. I haven't spot seeded yet. I wanted to see how much movement / growth I would get out of it. I will start spot treating today or tomorrow.

[@mattnelson1366]

How do you decide between laying down pelletized fertilizers, vs spraying? I've got a sprayer, and wondering if I should go with pelletized fertilizer for my fertilizer needs, and spray for my micronutrients?

[@pestandlawnginja]

faster response through the plant when you spray. the granular travels from the roots through the plant. I recommend people granulate fertilizer when they have lots of debris or the plant is in stress. In either case I always spray the micronutrients

[@ChrisS-if7ev]

Love how you have your routine.. every video starts with walking out the front door... later wife, later kids.. time to go make some youtube money. Kind of reminds me of Fred Rogers, how he had his routine too..

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks chris! it is somewhat structured ;)

[@jbibbs5]

Which Propeat NPK and N rate did you choose to go with after seeding? I'm almost at the 4 week mark and I'm trying to decide between .25 and .5 for my bi-weekly N feedings.

[@pestandlawnginja]

I commonly use the 11.11.11 at .25

[@brandonrogers4415]

Another great video! I overseeded this weekend and I have dealt with fungus issues in the past and with watering the new seed it concerns me… how long after laying new seed can you apply fungicide?

[@pestandlawnginja]

Same day

[@southjerseylawnguy2705]

ProPeat is BY FAR the best stuff I’ve ever used. Best and most consistent color and growth response of anything that’s ever touched mine and my bothers lawns. Thanks for the vids Ginja. I definitely wouldn’t have known about this tuff if it wasn’t for you.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Right on! It’s a great product!

[@TheLawnShark]

Great video! Great explanation of fert and how best to decide how to use it. 👏👍👊

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks brother!!! Appreciate the feedback

[@brycecarver991]

Propeat not only makes it darker green than the others but gives it a shine that is hard to describe. I may be crazy but the blades just seem thicker and healthier than usual. Used 13-5-8 this fall during overseeing and it worked beautifully.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Its a great product Bryce. couldn't agree more. cell density is a real by product of feeding the lawn well.

[@cmdc2008cm]

Hi Ginja. Once again, thank you for all your great help and advice. I have a question. My lawn looks great but not green enough. Besides Milorganite, what else is good …if is in liquid what would be the mixing ratio. I read about simple green, but rather to hear from you. Thank you again.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Iron and micro nutrients are for color. I like Simplot rapture 4-0-4

[@letzchat321]

Hey ginja, I live in calgary, alberta, and iam thinking of putting fertilizer on grass ,I wonder if i should wait and put fall fertilizer in a month or can i put summer fertlizer as well for now. Iam not sure as summer is almost ending

[@pestandlawnginja]

as stated in the video it all depends on what your soil is defficient in. the marketing of fertilizer companies gets confusing. winter, spring, summer blends.... doesn't matter. only thing that matters is what the soil needs.

[@alfredoa1021]

Hi Ginja I have a question maybe you can help me I will appreciate it my lawn in hot weather brown spots and has been treated for grubs fungus and fertilizer and what should I do next ? Thank you

[@pestandlawnginja]

prove your watering coverage by doing a water output cup test.

[@scottt6658]

Why did you choose perennial rye over KBG? I’m looking at doing a renovation this year and can’t decide which seed to use. Thank you.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Just wanted to try something new. That’s all. It’s very very soft on the feet

[@laurancebell3015]

It look like an amazing program. I’ve seen a few in the past and most is for lawn 5000 sq feet. My is 17-18K(.74 acre). I’m budget conscience but I make up for it with hours put into my lawn.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Yes! You’d need 2 tests for best results. But… probably be very similar a front to back. I personally wouldn’t stress and treat the entire lawn the same

[@michaellewis6569]

If you can find a farm and country store with bulk ammonium sulfate, you'll get a great cheap source of nitrogen. But if you haven't done a soil test, or at least know what is common for your area, then you can't make an informed decision.

[@laurancebell3015]

@@pestandlawnginja I got the price for the program and it was unbelievable. It was around $225 for the year. You typically pay $50+ for a 15000 sq ft bag. I was impressed!

[@wesleybreshears7569]

Front lawn has multiple species of grass but mostly KBG. But looks patchy with the various versions of grass and color is random. Your thoughts for fall reno. Wipe it away and seed nee with 4 blend KGB or 3-5 KGB & PRG, or can I get close to the same results just overseeding for a couple of fall seasons?

[@pestandlawnginja]

there are certain species that kbg won't take over. if you want a mono stand I say go for it.

[@itsLito_21]

Hey there, Just did a tenacity spot treatment on my lawn. How long should I wait before I dethatch and start overseeding?

[@pestandlawnginja]

2 weeks

[@JM.TheComposer]

Lol I love how you stacked up the fertilizer bags in the shape of a question mark! It's so appropriate for this video. 😂

[@pestandlawnginja]

Right?! Glad you noticed!

[@ThatStupidZombie]

Absolutely killed it with saying to get a soil test done before you even put anything down! Also I want to buy some Ginja gear!! I would love you support my favorite lawn channel if i could buy a hat haha

[@pestandlawnginja]

Ginja gear is around the corner! very soon! designs were finalized

[@shanew7361]

@@pestandlawnginja 💥🇺🇲🖐😎

[@shanew7361]

Great video great channel great dude 👍 Propeat is $31-$38 @ my local HD and says covers 5445 sq feet. I have 8500 sq ft. To spendy for me.

[@pestandlawnginja]

I get having a budget. That makes sense

[@HowToHydroponics]

Please make more videos love the lawn lev long stuff

[@pestandlawnginja]

awesome! Thanks for the feedback

[@TheJendog]

What is your edging product? It looks amazing.

[@pestandlawnginja]

it's concrete. I have a few videos on it.

[@mikecotton34]

I'm just looking for some help to make my yard like yours. I don't wanna keep on wasting my money on buying the wrong products. I need the right fertilizer and how much does it cost to have the best fertilizer to put down on your lawn. I also need some information about getting darker lawn. Please help me please 🙏 God bless you please let me know asap.

[@pestandlawnginja]

just like the video shows, get a soil test. then you know what to supplement so the grass will thrive.

[@terryreed1498]

I put in a new lawn last summer 100% bluegrass and having issues ever since. Can't seem to get nitrogen level to come up. 2 tests 1 in May 1 in July and the level stayed at 1.61 but P & K rose. Also have burn spots everywhere spreading. I know it's some kind of fungus so used azoxy, propiconazole, and clearys. I want to smoke this off and do rye grass instead, when can I do this knowing a fungus is present but treated. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Oh I'm using protene fertilizer which has urea, I bring that up because of your video on pro pete a couple weeks ago

[@pestandlawnginja]

hard to say Terry. I love bluegrass. i have bluegrass in my back yard. what I can say is the rye reacts faster to treatments. as for raising your N levels. that is and will always be a tricky thing to do and I don't think you should worry about changing the soil. N is the primary nutrient and causes growth. but your knowledge of the levels will help you figure out a plan on how to properly feed the grass. In your instance i would put small amounts or medium amounts down every two weeks. I wouldn't do in excess of more than .25lbs of N per 1000 sq ft. this will spoon feed the grass. I don't recommend doing more than 4 - 5lbs N per season per 1000 sq ft. can you do more..... yes. but you risk burning the lawn. the lawn will allow about 1lbs N per 1000 sq ft per month or every 6 weeks. however you may leach a lot of those nutrients through the soil. but again, the focus is on what the plants needs when it comes to N, not fixing the soil. Hope that helps.

[@thurstonr9929]

Hey Ginja, Cool season person. Is it safe to use ammonium sulfate as my “winterizer?” And when is the best time to apply?

[@mitchbird6146]

Yes. I mix AMS and 46-0-0 and go down around 2.5 lbs per 1K

[@pestandlawnginja]

indeed you can! assuming your soil is alkaline ammoniun sulfate is the best winterizer.

[@vincentboone5751]

What would you recommend for lawn fertilizer on lawn near well water?

[@pestandlawnginja]

as long as its not soaking wet or too much surface water the propeat does fantastic

[@Hunter-zb3qd]

Do you recommend spoon feeding with urea? I reseeded in early October and applied starter Fert. I'm trying to decide if I should spoon feed with urea in November or use something like a winterizer Fert. still waiting on soil results but winterizer is usually high in "K".

[@pestandlawnginja]

really its your call. I do not use a lot of urea due necrotic ring spot in my area. great idea waiting on the soil test results.

[@Hunter-zb3qd]

@@pestandlawnginja My soil test came back, N was at 2.67 and P was 1.69. Both are off the chart! I applied a 25-24-4 starter Fert two weeks ago, should I spoon feed more starter Fert to jack ups the P?

[@AnArmAndAGreg]

Thanks for the tips. I ordered the test kit and the results came back in a few days. Bought the recommended fertilizer (ProPEAT 7-4-14) but can't find any application instructions. I'm a noob homeowner with the same Scott's spreader that's in 95% of American homes, but ProPEAT couldn't help me or offer any advice other than some commercial spreader settings for some other products. Does anyone have settings information for 7-4-14 for a residential spreader?

[@pestandlawnginja]

its best to go old school. for .5lbs of N you'll want 14lbs of product per 1000 sq ft. for .25lbs N you'll want 7lbs of N. I shoot for 4lbs of N per season between March and october. as for the setting on your spreader I would measure out 1000 sq ft of grass and measure out the appropriate amount of fertilizer and test it out.

[@spencerbigum1309]

Would love to know what Iron product you used, if you put down an application separate from the fertilizer apps. Lawn looks incredible!

[@Ihanginthemiddle]

what did you use for your edging?

[@pestandlawnginja]

concrete. I have a video on it.

[@michaelmalone3]

Just ordered the soil testing kit. thank you for explaining this!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mtsklar]

grabbed the 10-0-10 ! thanks !

[@pestandlawnginja]

You're welcome

[@mikecotton34]

Just wondering how did got ahold of @PestandLawnGinja

[@mtsklar]

Well I can say that I have had the 10-0-10 down for 2 weeks now, I am very impressed with the thickness and color I am getting on my lawn. "MySoilTest" showed that I was high in "P" so the "N" and "K" in this ProPeat bag was the ticket !

[@pestandlawnginja]

@@mtsklar awesome! Lawn Slayed!

[@bbake3159]

I have a question, I just purchased some propeat 13-5-8 but there are no instructions on the bag for spreader settings. I am using a Scotts broadcast edgeguard. Any ideas? The spreader is an edgeguard mini. My lawn is only about 3,000 sqft

[@pestandlawnginja]

You'd have to call them. I never mess with spreader settings. I commonly weigh out 5lbs and then measure 1000 sq ft. go over that area only with the spreader to figure out the setting.

[@bbake3159]

@@pestandlawnginja thanks, I did contact them and they said 3.5 to 4.0.

[@nonickname1522]

Great stuff. Where can I get the bigger bags? I only see 25 lb bags at Home Depot

[@pestandlawnginja]

winfield united

[@Skootr77]

So, I detached my lawn, over seeded with barenbrug RPR, and put down Scott’s seeding fertilizer. Definitely slayed the lawn. Roughly 3 days later, I started to get white looking grass in spots of my lawn. It is mostly on the edges. Just wondering what it may be.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Probably the herbicide mesotrione in the Scots seedingfertilizer. Should be okay in a few weeks

[@Skootr77]

Thanks for reply! First I thought, it was over fertilizer when I start down a row. What you mentioned, makes sense

[@Skootr77]

Btw…huge fan of your videos. A lot of good information. I moved to current place a year ago. Lawn was bad. I didn’t know what to do. I laid seed, then weed and feed not for new seed. I was lost. Happen to come across your videos and after watching a few. I knew I did it wrong. Long story short. Advice from your videos, I have a better lawn then before. My backyard, I used barenbrug KBG with a shade mix. It’s coming along. I plan to level the lawn next season with sand/top soil mix. What I did to level, was not shifted, has a lot of rocks. Another noob mistake. Learning tho

[@jordananderson5159]

Need your help Ginja. Transition zone, Kentucky..... looking to aerate and overseed. Can you give your thoughts on the best Barenbrug seed to go with. Will be overseeding Bermuda grass. Was thinking RPR.... but not sure if that's the one to roll with. Any input greatly appreciated. Love the vids man. Thanks.

[@pestandlawnginja]

I would do turf blue pro hgt and monoco bermuda. warm season in the summer and cool in the winter.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

I've heard somebody say to put pepper on my lawn, like salt, it's going to take a lot of pepper. Is this right?

[@pestandlawnginja]

never heard the pepper theory. I've heard the coke, yeast, mollassis ideas but pepper isn't one of them. who knows if it works or not.

[@NicknamePending]

Fellow Utahan here, with all the watering restrictions going on, what is your watering schedule like?

[@pestandlawnginja]

1” to 1.25” per week in the back and 1.75” in the front due to the new seeding

[@fayzan.1]

Sir i laid my creeping bentgrass sod 4 weeks ago. Its having shallow roots and some brown patches.can i mow? And it haven't been fertilised yet. need uhr help sir

[@pestandlawnginja]

focus on proper watering. do a water output cup test and prove your sprinklers / watering is spot on.

[@MyGreenLawn2019]

I would have to totally agree, A soil test is a must so that we know where our nutrient levels are and what we need to put down to make adjustments after we get our results.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks for the comment. Have a great day.

[@AnonymousGameWarden]

Is there a right time, to soil test? I put down scotts max green last week. Not sure how long I need to wait for it to absorb into the soil, so I can get an accurate reading when I do test.. and should I test late summer if I plan on overfeeding in the fall? Thanks!

[@MyGreenLawn2019]

@@AnonymousGameWarden I personality like to test early spring before I start putting any products down, and again in Fall, before I put my winterizer (fall) fertilizer application. If you already put down fertilizer I would recommend waiting 6 to 8 weeks before doing a soil test.

[@landjml]

If I was around the corner, I would grab a bag too! 🤣🤣🤣 Another great tutorial. Respect the process!

[@pestandlawnginja]

😁 good ole jimmy

[@TJP2010555]

Site One does soil test and you can also likely get one through a local university as well.

[@pestandlawnginja]

awesome! just be sure there tests are testing available plant nutrients and not just what's in the soil.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

I absolutely love ProPeat. I just wish it was more available locally. I may have to make another trip back to SLC area to get more. 🤔 The MySoil test kits are great too. Jimmy is lucky Royce didn't catch him. He might have slobbered all over him. 🤣🤣👍🏻👊🏼

[@pestandlawnginja]

I totally agree! hahaha

[@davet8602]

I am also in the PNW and the homedepot close to me(Portland) is able to ship the propeat to the store for free. Takes only a couple of days. Take a look into it if you have a homedepot close by.

[@dennispage5333]

Great results with the endearment in Utah, Nothing changes with the little Mormon boys.. It has to be the Water.

[@pestandlawnginja]

I don't mind drinking the koolaid

[@alextovi8346]

Hey ginja, how do you revive dead areas of grass due to dog urine, would essentials plus help?

[@pestandlawnginja]

essentials helps if you get it on within a few days of it looking dead. other than that it won't help the grass as much

[@quietstorm219]

Hey Ginja. Quick question. I’m thinking of doing a renovation due to the heavy clover in my front lawn. I think back in the day the old owners over seeded with clover and now it’s really hard to get rid of .. my lawn is pretty thick, with little to no other weeds, but I just can’t get rid of the clover. Any thoughts would be awesome!

[@pestandlawnginja]

I use a mix of t-zone and tenacity to kill clover. Keep in mind clover seed germinates and it doesn't always come out of the ground immediately. what that means is you need to spray regularly / as needed, monthly, to filter it all out.

[@quietstorm219]

@@pestandlawnginja . Thanks for the reply. Keep up the great content!!

[@BermudaBrian]

Bam!!! Ginja 101.... Great video, info, and product w ProPeat!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Boom!

[@thurstonr9929]

Hello Ginja, Diggin’ your channel. Great content and learning a lot. What can you tell me about sod web worms? Just discovered sod web worms in my lawn. Guess it explains the many dead patches in my lawn. I have a lawn service and having hard time understanding why they didn’t discovery this problem early on especially after applying so many apps of various ferts and weed control which they told me will fix the problem. They are applying an insecticide to control the problem one day this week. Will my lawn recover from this and will the insecticide eradicate these worms? Plan on aerating and over-seeding in September

[@pestandlawnginja]

if they truly are sod web worms a basic insecticide will control them. my suggestion is to focus on growth. sod web worms do not attack the roots of the grass but they do attack the top layer of the thatch and stems of the grass.

[@DEEPerthantheCUT]

We have secondary water in utah to water our lawn. They are shutting it down in spetember. How do I protect my lawn without water

[@pestandlawnginja]

It's going to be tough not gonna lie. if the soil dries out next year will be spotty. you can rebuild for sure. rye is a great easy grass to grow.

[@robcole8218]

Brother. You made it understandable. Up, down, all around. Thanks

[@pestandlawnginja]

Awesome!

[@jasoncosby8363]

Barenbrug seed question. It’s fine to sit in the bag in my dry garage for another year right?

[@pestandlawnginja]

absolutely. I try to keep mine above 50 degrees and below 75 degrees. hope that helps.

[@puttingtechniques]

Another great video keep them coming😁🤘🙏⛳️

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks! Will do!

[@aquienpuedainteresar4188]

Congratulations on passing 100k. I subscribed when you had a couple of K's and you always delivered great quality content. I'll be ordering 2 kits one for my front other for my back. Is there a way we can reach you if we have more indept questions about results? Would you work on fixing soil if the readings are way off before doing a complete reno? Anyway Brother Ginja keep slaying lawns.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thank you! It's been a journey for sure. Facebook messenger is best to reach me. i get to those messages in my spare time. I personally don't worry about "fixing" the soil. I do put down significanly more K on my lawn and avoid P as a result of the tests. the plant will always tell you what it needs.

[@aquienpuedainteresar4188]

@@pestandlawnginja Thanks Ginja, I can't wait to get the results.

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

😂

[@richardharwell]

I'm doing a renovation on the backyard this Fall. Starting in the process of killing my lawn , " it's half poa anyways". I am trying some Barenbrug RPR . My old lawn is around 40 years old. Hope I can get mine to look as good as yours in in the Pacific Northwest.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Awesome! You’ll do great!!!

[@devinshaw5344]

How soon in the season should we test the soil?

[@ericstinnett9182]

Great video, I live in the north part of Ga. (My plan is to over seed in September.) I do about 75% of weeds mix with different type of grass I don't won't. My plan for August with in the next couple days or so to kill a lot of weeds and wild grass. I'm planning on experimenting with tenacity and speed zone mixed together to kill off a lot of the weeds and wild grass. My question is do you recommend killing off the weeds first before you put down the fertilizer because you're going to have the weeds and the grass growing at a high rate especially when you're overseeing? Thanks (Your lawn looks great, it can be shown at the Masters in Augusta 👍👍)

[@pestandlawnginja]

I put the herbicide and the fertilizer down at the same time to encourage growth even through the weeds. helps pull the herbicide through the plant

[@ericstinnett9182]

@@pestandlawnginja thanks

[@thurstonr9929]

Hey Ginja, You bangin’ with the content in your videos. Each one very informative. I’m about to dethatch/aerate and over-seed with GCI TTTF/KBG seed and for the Sun Joe. Sod webworms destroyed my turf this season. If there is one thing Ginja I’ve learned from watching your videos is to make your lawn service really assess your lawn before putting down any application. I’ve had dead patches developing over the summer and none of the applications they were putting down was helping. I finally had someone come out to look at my lawn and they discovered sod webworms which explains why my turf was pulling right up. Had this been discovered sooner, my lawn may have recovered. They are coming out next week to apply insecticide. Will one application take care of this for now? Also, mind recommending a good starter fert for cool season grass - I live in upstate NY. Not sure if the Proheat will work as a starter fert but definitely will invest in this product moving forward. Decided to be my own DIYer and not continue with the service. And, did have soil test: potassium deficiency/phosphorus optimum

[@vinnypinatelli221]

Great video ginja love that ending hope to see somemore and Jimmy should do a video on what he stole from you!!!!

[@pestandlawnginja]

That’s a great idea!

[@retiredsmlltwncop3985]

Questions for dealing with a cemetery plot. We have weeds all around my Father-in-law. We have been relatively successful with killing the weeds at his plot. The grass grows but the inconsiderate people who mow the cemetery keep running over the brand new grass we sowed with their tires. They either kill the newly seeded grass with the tire, or they drive their mowers like it the Indy 500 and bottom out right on top of his grave thus scalping the new grass. We will not be planting anymore grass this season. What weed killer would you recommend for pre-emergent and post-emergent knowing that I cannot afford to treat acre's of ground around my Father-in-law. Also, would you suggest a fertilizer for this time of the year to help keep the grass we do have alive and strong with Winter snow coming? Thank you for your time and consideration. 8135 N Dixie Dr, Dayton, OH 45414

[@pestandlawnginja]

Something simple would be a 17 0 4 and tzone for herbicide

[@retiredsmlltwncop3985]

@@pestandlawnginja Thank you for your help and information.

[@diyr8085]

Is it possible to green up bentgrass in my cool season lawn? I know it’s a bad grass amongst my good grass.

[@pestandlawnginja]

absolutely. just feed it. it'll be happy.

[@memphissfinest]

I’m looking to buy the Carbon 90 Plus fertilizer but Home Depot doesn’t seem to have that version. Where can I buy 17-0-4 Carbon 90 plus?

[@pestandlawnginja]

links are in the description of the video.

[@memphissfinest]

@@pestandlawnginja the only link in the video description is to Home Depot. They don’t carry the carbon 90+ 17-0-4. In fact, it seems no one carries carbon 90+ online. Must only be obtainable locally to you.

[@elfdrow6679]

since it was a while since the last video I was afraid the extreme cut last time would have been too much for your lawn lol good to see it's still alive XD

[@pestandlawnginja]

LOL I could see that! Rye is pretty bullet proof. Didn't even stress one bit. kinda crazy how easy this grass is.

[@johnherman3261]

Fertilizer no bull😀. You didn’t touch on the micro nutrients. I do the typical weed and feed and when the lawn quits growing and the weeds have out grown themselves I follow up with 16-16-16. Even though it’s to much nitrogen for my liking I end up with a lush beautiful lawn. One of these days I’m going to try some irionite to see how green I can really go. Love ya brother!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Thanks bro! Great feedback

[@lazylearner967]

Great Video Ginja! Question- your test showed you were low on iron. Did you do an iron application too, or just use the Pro Peat?

[@mohammedzaman1937]

do you have a video on general planning to take care of the lawn over the year.

[@pestandlawnginja]

nothing dedicated that comes to mind. I'm working on it. it all starts with the soil test.

[@mohammedzaman1937]

@@pestandlawnginja Thanks bud. Keep up the good work.

[@jeysoncornejo7203]

Question for you sir. How do you deal with puffballs in your lawn. Maybe you can make a video on that. That would be aawesome .

[@pestandlawnginja]

not sure what a puff ball is. are you talking about powdery mildew fungus?

[@jkbaker01]

Lawn is beautiful. Thoughts on levelling and overseeding with perennial rye on a KBG lawn? Been debating on what to do this fall.

[@pestandlawnginja]

Kbg eventually pushes the rye out and will most likely need to be over seeded annual. It’s a great mix and easy way to thicken up the grass

[@alliecatnz]

Your videos are so practical thank you… have you done any videos on trying to grow grass near large evergreen trees? I feel like I’m fighting a losing battle, heavy compacted clay under large macrocarpa trees (our neighbours), we crown lifted the tree on our side. I winter sowed some seed while the soil was wet this winter and I feel that worked better than normal we’re zone 9b, now it’s spring here and I’ve just over sowed. Guessing I’ll need to deep water frequently to help the roots to sink into the clay soil. Anyway I’ve you’ve already done a video on growing grass under a tree canopy that would be great. Thank you

[@pestandlawnginja]

I don't have a video on that. but there are a few issues. 1. cleaning up the needles weekly 2. shade, if you can't get more than 4 hours of direct sunlight most grass types will not grow there. 3. must have a sufficient amount of top soil present 4. must water a tad more due to the feeder roots of the tree competing for resources.

[@THECOLOMBIANROACH]

My backyard is mostly shaded most of the day with a slight slope down. However the sides of my yard get full sun most of the day. The person before me planted zoysia and the full sun areas are very thick and happy the rest not so much. How do I deal with a yard that has such a big variation in sun.

[@pestandlawnginja]

unfortunately if you want one species of grass you'll need to kill off everything and start over.

[@eugenieandrews8874]

Jared, planning soon to overseed billbug and cranberry girldler damaged kbg with some Turf Blue Pro and considering mixing in RPR for insect/disease resistance. However, I vaguely recall in your reply to another person kbg will eventually crowd out the RPR. Is that what will happen in our cold Utah climate?

[@pestandlawnginja]

kbg is more domininant that rye. i recommend seeding rye in annually to freshin it up.

[@mml1224]

go jimmy go! jimmy gotta get his, who cares ginja gets it 4free anyway.........hehehe spread some cheer around bro, im next

[@pestandlawnginja]

LOL

[@mml1224]

@@pestandlawnginja lol. hook me up bro, i gave the most likes on ur vids....hehe

[@dederictcleaver4643]

What state was this shot in? Great videos! Clear, concise consistent. I'm a landscape designer and appreciate all of your green ideas, tips, and tricks.

[@pestandlawnginja]

I'm in Utah

[@chadlye61]

Love your stuff! Also, love that it looks like you're about 15 mins away from my home. - have you ever reached out to Jonathan Green? Have you checked out the Black Beauty Ultra seed? Then the fertilizers they have?

[@pestandlawnginja]

I'm familiar with their brand. I have no experience using it. i know they use a lot of fescue and I'm personally not a fan of fescue.

[@johntyson978]

JT hey ganja live in nyc you recommended like Pto peat, turf man products,and the name of the tested liquid aerator the name of the product you gave a thumbs up on?

[@pestandlawnginja]

there's a few liquid aeration products out there. Liquid air8 is the one i prefer. needs to be used every other month

[@Aerialphotovito]

Thanks G , loving the propeat brother

[@pestandlawnginja]

Much appreciated

[@Aerialphotovito]

@@pestandlawnginja 👊👊👊👊

[@davet8602]

i've been trying to buy that grass seed and its sold out(or really over priced) everywhere I look. You got some secrets to buying it?

[@pestandlawnginja]

It was a tough growth year due to drought. Drives the prices up. Fingers crossed next year will be better

[@robsolo4024]

Question for you why did you go from Kentucky bluegrass to Rye

[@pestandlawnginja]

For fun. I love both species for different reasons

[@justanormalguy17]

I frequently rely on the fertilizer bag to also include the necessary weed control. Since Pro-peat does not include herbicides and pre-emergents can you offer a similar video on planning a year of weed control?

[@pestandlawnginja]

yes! I've touched on this before but I can go more in depth.

[@madeyalooklawncare]

Great info as always 👍🏻. Hey Ginja, as a fairly new DIY lawn care guy. Should I concern myself with the source of nitrogen?

[@pestandlawnginja]

I try and avoid urea as a primary. if your ph is below a 5.5 I don't apply more than .25lbs N of ammonioum sulfate at 1 time. nothing a little lime can't fix though.

[@robsolo4024]

Now that it’s established what is yourWatering schedule

[@pestandlawnginja]

1.75” per week

[@bradleyrounds9148]

The monsoons have brought me the "fungi" *as well...help! recommendations? Not a fan of the fairy rings. Your new lawn is awesome BTW. Noticed the t shirt, wear that in honor of the "fun guy"

[@pestandlawnginja]

Headway G is a great product

[@butterfly2197]

What fertilizer can I use on bent grass

[@pestandlawnginja]

Everything

[@tonymadera3603]

Pro Peat Fertilizer (Nitrogen - Phospherus - Potassium). I will look for that fertilizer at Home Depot

[@pestandlawnginja]

I believe it’s online only

[@BenNawrath]

I was looking for barenbrug RTF at a decent price. Had it bookmarked on do my own, but waited and they’re out. So I got two smaller bags of “water saver” which has RTF in it, but not exclusively. You got any good leads on some? Hook a bearded brother up!

[@pestandlawnginja]

Hey Ben! There has been a seed shortage due to early drought issues. Next year will be better.

[@BenNawrath]

@@pestandlawnginja thanks man! I have some areas that just never thicken up, and I figure it’ll help when I pull the occasional weed or clump of bent grass. Hope to see it available again!

[@michaeldunagan8268]

Soil Doc- check! Pro-Peat- check! But why the move from Kentucky Bluegrass? Water getting too expensive in Utah...?? From the benefit of your videos, I'm putting on a quarter to 1/3 of a pound of nitrogen each week except this week we're going to have 3 days above 95°F so I likely will skip this week. I also hit the 800 square feet with about a pound of sulfur and a pound of 60% potash. Trying to get below 7 pH but it's tough to do if I have to run the alkaline tap-water.

[@pestandlawnginja]

I wanted to try something new and we also have a very contagious fungus in our neighborhood called necrotic ring spot and kbg is highly susceptible

[@michaeldunagan8268]

@@pestandlawnginja Yah- -- Summer Patch knocked out my sister's lawn either last summer the summer before--I'm losing track. It rained cats and dogs like four out of five days it seemed like the last 3 weeks of July and then it's like today 100° with the flip-of-a-switch soon as August hit. I watched your FRAC Codes video so I got two different fungus controls which is tough when you only have 800 square feet in each bag is for 5,000 ft. Contractors around here put in a crab grass that looks too similar to Poa-Annua. It does not self-repair and it is just as temperamental as good quality Kentucky bluegrass. How do I know? Because I bought three rolls of sod of Kentucky Bluegrass and it's not even comparable how much more quality decide is over whatever the contractor put in. It is more difficult to get the side of Kentucky Bluegrass a healthier green color but I'll take that I can't see the soil and I also can't see Annie thach which is a carpet type of appearance over the crap the contractor put in.

[@Jessica-wq7mj]

Old video and this is such a random question but is that an aspen tree in your yard?

[@pestandlawnginja]

If it’s the free off the corner of the front yard, it’s an October blaze maple 🍁. One of my favorites