How To Fertilizer A Lawn In Early Spring

[@RB-gt8bf]

New subscriber here! Thanks for such good info. Most of my neighbors have lawn service, but I am DIY type of woman. I love working in my little yard. I am always on the hunt for good info and you surely provided. It's time to get going in my yard in the DMV! Thanks again!

[@LawnAmateur]

I love doing things myself especially the lawn

[@RB-gt8bf]

@@LawnAmateur Couldn't agree more. I enjoy seeing the successes and learning experience moments from doing my own lawn work! BTW just ordered some fungus treatment to add to my lawn regimen now that I understand better! Yippie!

[@taemckenzie]

Amen to that i agree with you on everything you just said!

[@waynenicholas1493]

I love how green and thick your lawn is looking

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@jonahjameson9071]

Thats what I said to Bertha

[@christhebarber951]

I'm a new subscriber and a self-proclaimed lawn guru haha. Love your channel. I'm in California. just purchased the Sta green max yesterday. Much love and success to your channel bro

[@LawnAmateur]

🤣🤣 Lawn Guru 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️. I would like to think that also lol. Thank you for your support

[@JohnHolahan-zr7qh]

Great video. Appreciate the detail you put into your content.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you for your support. I really appreciate it

[@randomreviews595]

Ah man a nice landscape design in your backyard would be real nice, so much potential. You always have the nice lawn man, appreciate you! Eastern red bud trees are beautiful man Roses I got a lot they bloom from spring until frost It’s calming and stuff just watering and pruning them, pause.

[@LawnAmateur]

I'll definitely take a look into them

[@Cold913]

Ryobi, that's my BRAND ALSO! 😂😊 But I didn't know that they had an auto spreader. I'm using a turn it buy hand, winding it. Scotts Turf Builder Weed And Feed, killed every weed in my lawn. I noticed that all of my neighbors had weeds etc.. But one last summer I put it down during the summer and didn't know any better. My dad has been a Grass King forever, but I had forgotten. He told me why my grass burned like it did. Your video is going more into detail about why my grass burned (HIGH NITROGEN) THANKS MY BROTHA!

[@LawnAmateur]

No problem, the ryobi automatic spreader is the best

[@Cold913]

@@LawnAmateur I said to myself, "Is That an automatic"?😅😂😆👍

[@LawnAmateur]

@Cold913 scotts also have an automatic one

[@Cold913]

@@LawnAmateur I'll check out what my brand is 2morrow. It's green, with an orange turning knob. Hand held also. I just brought the turf builder today. I'll be spreading tomorrow.

[@Cold913]

@@LawnAmateur Your correct! I do have a Scott's hand held spreader, not an automatic though. I'll be upgrading soon, thanks.

[@Ged21]

Congrats on the channel bro…been watching for a few years now and seeing your channel grow. Keep going, I love your informative content.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you. I appreciate your support 🙏🏾

[@DreaMing718]

Considering this, I started back caring about my lawn again.

[@duanem.5738]

I switched to The Andersons PFG Complete every 6-8 weeks and Anderson's DGL quick release every 3-4 weeks. Very, very pricey but my grass has never looked better. Thanks for the video 🤙

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you for watching

[@Rod-tw8sk]

Glad to see you back sir, you are the lawn ranger, wish we could talk, I like to turn you onto some liquids to spray on your grass for optimal feeding of the soil, treat the dirt and watch your lawn be happy

[@LawnAmateur]

Lol thank you. What liquids do you recommend?

[@Rod-tw8sk]

Please incorporate RGS liquid with a humic 12 liquid, the soil is the most important part of your journey to a better lawn

[@Rod-tw8sk]

Also apply humichar,

[@Rod-tw8sk]

I can give you my email address but I will delete it after you acknowledge getting it before I delete it

[@taemckenzie]

Right I do the liquid too much better and easier!!!

[@thomasmiller9398]

Your lawn looks great! I like your scientific approach. Trying different products at different times makes a lot of sense and can't wait to see the results. Thanks for tips!

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@jesusgirl2470]

​@LawnAmateur why don't you list the name of the products in your videos. You mentioned the names but not everyone is sitting with a pen and paper to write down the names!! You cut a bag open on camera, but was is the name??? So you see what I mean???

[@CallforthePriest]

They are literally laying out on a table to see.....are you being serious? He spent 3/4 of the video talking about them.@@jesusgirl2470

[@petergabriel3576]

@@LawnAmateur Hello sir, I need your help. I’m renovating my yard, I completely removed all my grass from my yard starting from the start. I need your help to get the seed fertilizer for my soil - which one to get? I’m located in Florida. Looking forward to hearing back from you soon, I'm making my way home.

[@LawnAmateur]

@petergabriel3576 sorry for late reply since you're in Florida you may be able to choose between a few warm season grass like Bermuda grass, st augustine and centipede. Personally I like Bermuda grass its very strong and self repairing. For fertilizer I like scotts built for seed starter fertilizer to get the lawn going

[@gg8435]

Great video as always. Looking forward to all your content this season.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@Casey_Martin]

I was using all liquids last year (fertilizer and several other soil nutrient products too), but did one application of sta green’s performance max towards the end of the season and it really made my lawn pop, much more vibrant and healthy looking. Definitely using it this year.

[@LawnAmateur]

I'm about 75/25. 75% on granular use

[@Dstromb232]

Your lawn looks great already. Nice job.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@TheSteadyGardener]

The lawn is looking great as always.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@canonwright8397]

Great video. I just bought a bag of the Sta Green Performance Max, and I'll be using it later this year. Just want you to know that I'll be watching your content to see how things go. Best of luck, and have a great season.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you I really appreciate your support. Goodluck in the lawn

[@woof3598]

you found it localy ?

[@LawnAmateur]

@@woof3598 check Lowes

[@bobbyfox3013]

Appreciate this video, I couldn't decide which fertilizer to use living in Kentucky area. Nice yard!!

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you. Which fertilizer were you thinking about using?

[@bobbyfox3013]

I didn't have any particular fertilizers in mind, please advise.

[@LawnAmateur]

You can't go wrong with any fertilizer. It depends on what you're looking for. Some grass types respond better to different fertilizers and some fertilizers also provide a darker green up on the lawn. Some of the fertilizers I like are Scotts lawn food and now Sta Green. I hope this helped

[@bobbyfox3013]

Thank you for your expertise!

[@allensadicario5196]

Always great info thanks again brother

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@s1g120]

Love the vids. Keep em coming.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you I sure will

[@appiconll]

Early morning video.👍🏾I'm going with the Sta-Green over Milorganite this year.

[@LawnAmateur]

👌🏾👌🏾 great choice

[@kelvinbrookins160]

Great video. I use the performance max first and it worked great. I'm in Texas so I'll probably wait a couple of months to use the natural fertilizer next

[@LawnAmateur]

I can wait to drop some performance max myself

[@harvindersidhu530]

great details

[@LawnAmateur]

@harvindersidhu530 thank you 👌🏾

[@MrErpman]

I'm using the Performance Max this year and supplementing with a few GS Plant Foods products. My palisades zoysia is recovering from last year's heat and is looking great.

[@LawnAmateur]

Great combo

[@HunterTN]

A good tool to have is a cheap postage scale, that way you can weigh the product and put down exactly what the bag calls for. With the low number slow release stuff it's not as big a deal, but the with higher concentration fertilizers or pesticides/herbicides you can mess things up quickly.

[@LawnAmateur]

I normally do that but since this fertilizer was so light in nitrogen and non burning I didn't bother

[@clevejason]

Great video thank you

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@ScoutFX]

Thanks for the video! I love Sta-green 20.5-0-0, which is the best price around for ammonium sulfate to spoon feed.

[@LawnAmateur]

Sta Green has great products

[@Los714]

Im going to try that sta green performance max this summer. With that 6% iron lawn is going to be looking nice

[@LawnAmateur]

I'm excited to use it also

[@MrErpman]

I put out the Max about 3 weeks ago. Seems to be doing well. My yard is recovering after last year's very hot end of summer.

[@Los714]

@@MrErpman did it your lawn a dark green look?

[@MrErpman]

@@Los714 No. It did get a little darker but not like you'd think with 6% iron. I believe it has some slow realase ingredients so it may take a little longer. It has some stuff in it to help the soil so I do like that. Last year I used PGF Complete 16-4-8 and liked it but it's expensive. My lawn is in recovery from last year so I'm going to try the Max all this year and maybe next.

[@nelson6936]

I appreciate the video.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you I appreciate your support

[@jonnyrozzo9168]

Great video, your lawn is looking awesome already! I think half the fun of lawn care is shopping for, and using different products. Lots of different opinions out there on springtime fert applications, from do nothing, to blitz it with high nitrogen. Personally, I spoon feed all season, which will be starting today with some 16-4-8

[@LawnAmateur]

You're exactly right. It's supposed to be fun. Try out different methods to see what works best for your lawn. At the end of the day its just grass you can always grow it back if it gets messed up 🤣

[@Woonyvillan401]

Great info. I just put down Sta-Green 16-0-10 today!

[@LawnAmateur]

I'll be putting that down in the summer

[@Woonyvillan401]

Soil test results were low on nitrogen and potassium. That’s why I chose to put that down now. Hopefully it will be ok

[@LawnAmateur]

@Woonyvillan401 yea you'll be fine

[@YNGM1991]

New subscriber. This is great info.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@AntLive29]

Thanks my friend. I actually use the liquid version of what you spreading. I like it.

[@LawnAmateur]

Its not bad. I used the liquid last season

[@markhousman8447]

Thanks for doing this. Will be Interested to see how the Sta-Green blue bag works out. Was thinking of switching from Milorganite to this product for summer fertilizer. Milorganite is just too expensive now - has less than half the nitrogen of Sta-Green blue bag you will be using.

[@LawnAmateur]

I like the sta green blue bag but they changed the bag color now I believe it's brown and they took 5lbs out of the bag but same formula

[@BenNawrath]

I just picked up a hand spreader yesterday. I have to overseed a small, weird shaped area. It’ll be perfect for that! Northeast here too, Long Island. Weird microclimate and soil conditions. Always a challenge!

[@LawnAmateur]

Its definitely a challenge temps are up and down

[@slimshadyslim1877]

New subscriber...Texas Angie..Houston my yard straight sun no shade...So I'm watching ❤

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@pit4955]

Great video love your thorough explanation on different products, I’ve already hit the lawn with Vigoro spray fertilizer 20-0-0 for a quick green but definitely going to try the sta green max performance in about 2 weeks. Down in NC weather is already warming up. Also, how’s the Ryobi spreader. Home Depot has it on sale for $49 I’ve heard some bad and good reviews.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you. I'm excited about that Sta Green performance max. I'll be using it in May around Memorial Day. Also I like the ryobi spreader. It's been good to me so far. I use it all the time

[@pit4955]

Just a heads up on the sta-green max, I used it today I was a little weary about it reading many negative reviews about clumps but figured they probably were the usual clumps that you can just squeeze out this was not the case they’re actually hard rock fertilizer pepples that range from 1/4”-1.50” that can’t be broken up you actually have to siphon through the fertilizer and pick ‘em out or they’ll stop the spinning wheel from turning. I was only able to fill the hopper half way to make it easier to see the clumps and remove them still not sure how it’s going to perform but the process took double the time to spread 🥵

[@LawnAmateur]

Was the bag wet prior? Because sometimes they get wet at Lowe's. I always pick through the bags to find a good bag

[@pit4955]

@@LawnAmateur no, has nothing to do with moisture or condensation actually the bag is very strong plastic this is coming right from the plant seems sta- green has a poor quality control department, many people complain about the same dark brown rock hard clumps has nothing to do how the store is displaying it just bad material.

[@LawnAmateur]

@pit4955 that's interesting. I'll be on the look out for that when I use the fertilizer

[@yannip2083]

EXCELLENT video!

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@ericamartin7490]

Great vid as always is it to late to use a slow release formula ?

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you no its not to late

[@anishpyne]

You should try the 10-10-10 from stagreen as well.

[@LawnAmateur]

I applied that type of fertilizer last fall

[@anishpyne]

How was the experience / effect ? Have good stuff about it and planning to use it first time. I am usually milorganite person.

[@LawnAmateur]

@@anishpyne its good for a basic fertilizer. I used it during the fall for my last fertilizer application

[@grice1980]

Today is 4/29/24 and I plan to fertilize this coming Saturday 5/4/24 this will be my first application of fertilizer this year, being that I missed my first window to apply which of these products do u prefer I use ............. BTW Michigan area right now we are in the upper 60's mid 70's

[@LawnAmateur]

You can go with the higher nitrogen fertilizer that's totally fine. It'll be May and temps are only going to warm up from here

[@ticky468]

Ok come through big box stores giving us something of quality decently priced I can’t wait to see how this turns out #stagreen #tunedin #lowes

[@LawnAmateur]

If everything works out properly this will be one of my favorite fertilizers

[@gpaganbaez]

Hello. I'm new to your channel. I have been learning about all of this since I'm a plant lover, and now I want to learn more about my yard, landscaping, grass, etc. I have some chickweed, dandelions, and some bare spots in my yard. I have not put any fertilizer, overseed, or pre emerge/ posts emerge for over a year. What is your recommendation at this time of the season? I live in Maryland, zone 8 a/b. Thank you.

[@LawnAmateur]

You could start with seeding since temps are warming up it'll be a good time to start fixing bare spots. You can fight weeds later on down the line. Getting the grass to establish is the most important thing right now

[@angelf9800]

Can apply fertilizer on a lawn after it’s been cut

[@LawnAmateur]

Yes and water it in

[@ellensimmns511]

I like your channel. Where can the auto spreader be purchased?

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you, you can get the spreader at home depot. The one I'm using is ryobi but scotts has a spreader also thats automatic you can check that out also

[@ellensimmns511]

Thank you

[@thewhatupdoegirl3584]

I work over 40 hours. I barely have time to water my 4k+ lawn, and I would like to use this. How long, and how many days should I water my lawn?

[@LawnAmateur]

I'm in the same boat as you. I work around the clock but all it takes is 2 deep waterings twice a week is all it takes about 1 inch of water total

[@jamese498]

For the algorithm. Great video

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@wyattt9574]

awesome video i am trying out the sta green products this season curious if you have used the sta green granular 20.5-0-0?

[@LawnAmateur]

No I never tried that fertilizer

[@dawnbyrd4175]

So no dethaching for the spring just fertilize water and go???? My lawn is browning in so some spots I’m stressed

[@LawnAmateur]

No dethatching this spring because I already did that this past fall.

[@dimpledintrovert]

What do you think of Scott's Turf Builder Triple Action which is 16-0-1? I've had it for a couple of years but still have not used it. There are dandelion and purple flowers growing. I also haven't fertilized my lawn in 10 years! I burned the lawn back then and have been apprehensive about fertilizing ever since.

[@LawnAmateur]

Its not bad you just have to use it with caution because over using it will burn the lawn. I like using liquid weed killer like spectracide

[@dimpledintrovert]

@@LawnAmateur Ok, thank you!

[@richardryan2264]

Try putting down fertilizer at half the recommended rate and 3-4 weeks later use the other half.

[@shellibass6599]

Question: Why no phosphorus? I’m in Georgia, we did 10-10-10 in March.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thats fine for the start of Spring and Fall. Majority of fertilizers don't have phosphorus. Phosphorus is mainly for starter fertilizers

[@shellibass6599]

@@LawnAmateur thanks for your reply!

[@AnticipatedHedgehog]

How soggy is the lawn? Man we had so much rain it is unbelievable. Good for new seed to a degree but wow!

[@LawnAmateur]

We had about 3 days of rain but my lawn soaked all that up immediately 🤣🤣. So that was a good thing

[@AnticipatedHedgehog]

@@LawnAmateur it's been rough here, just a soggy mess.

[@dawnbyrd4175]

They need to let us send pics on KZbin 😢😢😢😢

[@LawnAmateur]

I know that would be nice

[@jwalker7564]

What type of grass do you have?

[@LawnAmateur]

I have turf type tall fescue by Greenview

[@jwalker7564]

@@LawnAmateur 💯

[@ltgemini1599]

Whats the word on lesser celandine/Pilewort? Its taking over the neighborhood and my new beds. Its a horrible!!

[@LawnAmateur]

You might want to use glyphosate but be careful because this will kill everything it touches

[@ltgemini1599]

@@LawnAmateur Oh wow! I want to keep my grass, edibles and ornamentals. Thank you for the reply!

[@YardManTX]

Great job buddy love your videos. I am learning from you. I just wanted to say that you need add some affiliate links to increase your earnings from all your traffic. That way you can get paid from KZbin and the products/tools or recommendations.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you I'll definitely look into it

[@YardManTX]

@@LawnAmateur Amazon is easy to join, so just get the links you need and put it in the description of your videos.

[@LawnAmateur]

@@YardManTX thank you

[@jimmyedmondsjr9376]

Good content useful information I can use on my warm season grass.

[@LawnAmateur]

No problem thank you for watching

[@delrayharris6583]

Do you test your soil

[@LawnAmateur]

Yea I do it about every 2 years

[@TanyaScorpio]

I know I'm spelling it wrong the milo didn't do anything for my lawn and I used it a few times...

[@LawnAmateur]

Wow I'm shocked

[@celestinesmith9691]

How do you kill ivy?

[@LawnAmateur]

Glyphosate ingredient. You can get that with Roundup

[@jesusgirl2470]

Why don't you list the items in your videos???

[@richardknight7429]

They're all at Lowes, it's a Lowes brand.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you for the input I'll list the products

[@Mike1122.]

I must have the worst lawn in the world, weeds come back every year!

[@LawnAmateur]

They always come back some years worse than others