How to FIX an UGLY Lawn with RESULTS - Step by Step for Beginners EASY

[@SilverCymbal]

*Thank you for watching my video* Links: Grass Seed: amzn.to/2yE4Drq - Starter Fertilizer: amzn.to/2KySZn2 - Tenacity Weed Control: amzn.to/2yRzJfl FOR even *BETTER PRICES* on Tenacity check my description for links

[@tranelunger7758]

I love watching your videos! Can I spray the tenacity mix on a mulch bed ? I have some weeds growing out from under the mulch

[@SilverCymbal]

@@tranelunger7758 I really appreciate that. You can use it on grass or bare dirt or beds. Just avoid overspray on plants. If you get too close, use a piece of cardboard as a shield and then it takes the stress away if you are close. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.

[@tranelunger7758]

@@SilverCymbal thanks 👍 I'm thinking of doing my lawn myself for the upcoming year. You have great videos and makes it seem so easy! You're a great resource for any lawn related questions I have...

[@mariofarce]

Excellent Video. Thanks for taking the time to share. Would you be able to provide a timeline from start to finish? My lawn looks exactly as yours when you started. Want to have perspective as to how long it will take me to make it look like yours now, if I follow everything to a T. Thanks again! MA - nyc

[@Emperor-Wild-Man]

What did you do or did not do such that you started out with a lawn looking like at the beginning of the video? And assuming that you started out in early September, then is the look at the end of the video is at the end of the lawn season at the end of following year?

[@abramporras7877]

Why am i watching this its 230 am and i live in apartments

[@arnulfomartinez4996]

Cuz your going to become a homeowner in the future you are doing what I was doing when I didn’t have a house i was dreaming and is good to have a dream

[@philrico3925]

Because your high and thought this video was about weed!

[@SuperReallyNice]

Because you want a perfect lawn.

[@SMFH999]

@@philrico3925 lmao

[@abramporras7877]

@@SuperReallyNice Tim Allen approves your message

[@Blitznstitch2]

1. Start in the fall 2. Kill the weeds - use tenacity 3. Aerate lawn 4. drop in grass seed 5. Apply starter fertilizer 6. Water 2-3 times a day 7. Stay off the lawn 8. Mow in a month and bag clippings. 9. After 2 months, mow weekly and cut 2.5 to 3.5 inches high. 10. Every 6 weeks fertilizer

[@NaveenNT]

I have a question, the video says to start the process in fall. But once I add the seeds and fertilizer and wait for 3-4 weeks it is already October and cold considering I am in Canada. So should I mow the grass in October or can I continue the following steps in spring?

[@rentedduckliing]

Naveen N that’s what I’m wondering..

[@zioulz3685]

@@NaveenNT I did it in spring in ohio where it snowed week 3 a little and it still grew but not that thick

[@tiffanybruner7705]

Appreciate that!

[@zubinh303]

After the weeds are dead from Tenacity, do you pull them or just leave them there?

[@betsymobbs8648]

This video actually makes it feel possible for me to renovate my own terrible lawn that was neglected by previous owners for years. Looking forward to trying this out.

[@EddyP313]

Any updates ??

[@Marianayellowbanana]

I just got a house and the yard was also previously ignored. They cut and cut and never watered. It's been so hard for me to get it back to life but after 4 long months I finally see my work paying off and I'm getting compliments from all the neighbors.

[@favianarias413]

@@Marianayellowbanana you followed his steps or what else helped you accomplish the lawn you desired ?

[@cynthiaepps375]

OMG! You're who I've been looking for. I've just let my lawn go due to lack of energy for the many suggestions heard on preparation. If folk are like me; we basically want instant gratification & for myself your video came closest. Not to mention with clear understanding. Thanx you much. 'I can, I will'.

[@dillweed69]

as a kid i remember my friends with the best lawns were the ones whose dads would yell at us for playing on them. it always rubbed me the wrong way but now i understand how much effort they were putting into it

[@zombiemaster123456]

the whole fing point in having an amazingly healthy lawn is to enjoy it

[@Diane0707]

Great for a selling point curb appeal too!

[@_JG33]

@@zombiemaster123456 you don’t have to play in a lawn to enjoy it. It’s kinda like art you don’t play with it you admire it you know?

[@EM-lb4md]

I was going to like your comment, but I'd hate to ruin the current number

[@WarPigstheHun]

Grass was meant to be played in so he can suck it.

[@alejandrotorres3546]

16 year old wanting to give my moms a nice lawn 😅wish me luck guys Edit: oh wow I'm just noticing all these replies, thanks so much guys. And good luck to you all :)

[@SilverCymbal]

You can definitely do it. Follow my method, so many others show you 20 steps, 17 of which are not needed. You can do it with minimal work. Good luck

[@immortaloshun]

What a good son. Good luck!

[@destini4832]

Same here! I’m gonna try to do the lawn tomorrow. Good luck 👍🏾

[@fabmaserati]

Awesome!!! Acá igual dandole cariño a la grama. Poco a poco, brother!

[@lucafigueiredo6005]

Me too boss

[@acf142]

1:23 AM ... Learning how to be the Envy of the neighborhood 😂 Great information cant wait to see the results thank you

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you

[@D773__]

Same here. 😂 I’m ready to have a great looking yard, we are on a Main Street too so I want it to catch people attention lol

[@stevendoinghisthang8319]

I started watching this at exactly 1:23 am too 😳

[@jeremymeisenheimer4459]

Its now 1:43 @m i just put my thing in a hole in the yard .i paid big money for that arieater,the massage parlors are still closed.... help

[@CliftonPike]

1:03am for me 😂, I used to have the best lawn in the neighborhood but neglected it for 10 years. I want to start breaking necks again with my lawn

[@Marshall24601]

As a professional lawn care company, I recommend everything in this video. He does a great job, very thorough. I only add that "new lawn nutrients" can be added prior to a lawn renovation, while seeding, or after. Try a granular bio char prior to renovation. Bio char can do wonders for a lawn renovation, are relatively cheap and easy to spread.

[@BrettLyon]

Thank you so much, I followed these steps and achieved unbelievable results that shocked my neighbors, family members, and coworkers. I had all but given up, my lawn had turned brown and sparse - looking completely dead. I followed these simple steps, and followed them COMPLETELY, and had a perfect green lawn within 5 weeks. So many people asked about it, and all of them I just gave them your link! Cannot thank you enough. And for those of you reading this and are on the fence about doing it, stop thinking and just do it - but do it ALL, no shortcuts.

[@neerajsingh-dd9jh]

What to do after spraying tenacity ??? Do I have to remove the dead weeds or it’s okay to leave it in there ?

[@sofiavillarreal820]

Hello. After tenacity, how long did you wait to start seeding? And after seeding how long did you wait after applying starter fertilizer?

[@BrettLyon]

@@sofiavillarreal820 No need to wait for either of your two questions! Every year, I usually do the following: get home from work on a Friday night, apply the tenacity, go to bed, wake up on Saturday, rent an aerator from Home Depot, aerate, spread seed, and spread starting fertilizer all on Saturday. Then I water twice every day and refrain from cutting for 4 weeks

[@tomlyman-3p782]

Thank you. I followed most of your steps (didn’t use the Tenacity), used the Jonathan Green and a starter fertilizer after aerating. My lawn now looks awesome. Such an improvement.

[@acasey87]

Tom Lyman - 3PS while doing this renovation when did you stop watering the lawn regularly?

[@jventura95]

Tom Lyman - 3PS what did you used to kill the weeds instead?

[@tomlyman-3p782]

@@jventura95 I used the Ortho Weed B Gone with crabgrass control. The type that hooks to the hose.

[@tomlyman-3p782]

@@acasey87 I watered regularly for about 4 weeks.

[@didntseeitcomin1]

I’m confused on the starter fertilizer step, he says for new lawns. What’s consider a new lawn, no grass at all?

[@Raww.Visionz]

Day 200 of quarantine: Watching grass videos 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@marioferreira8638]

Day 201 smoking grass

[@tiffanybillotte2174]

Same Haha!!!!

[@algersonvincent]

Day 202, eating grass

[@jacquelinerenee6876]

Hahaha 😂 same!

[@Cphoenix-r6y]

grassy ass

[@MLCruz13]

This is exactly what I needed. My lawn here in Houston is just dead, burnt, crunchy and bare spots. We've had zero rain almost all summer. My lawn needs help and I had no idea what to do. Definitely trying this.

[@jimmysm00th86]

Same here down in McAllen. We have some work to do if it ever cools down lol

[@MsNashawn25]

I’m in Richmond on the side of Sugarland. My lawn is the same. How did your lawns turn out? Did it work for you all?

[@Burygee]

About to start renovating, hopefully this summer in Houston isn’t like last summer lol

[@jessefleming9763]

Great video! Best part was the fact you don't make ridiculous claims. Nice and honest that it won't happen overnight, it takes time and work, and no fairy dust. Looks great

[@SilverCymbal]

I appreciate that a lot. I always show you the real deal! Thanks for watching

[@ljeffries9332]

Just wanted to let you know I took your steps and this fall, my yard looks at least 75% better than what I came in with. Tenacity is amazing - got rid of my crabgrass and ground ivy, and most of my dandelion. I spot sprayed for weeds August 1 and again August 15 to hit what I missed. I aerated (this was hard on a hilly lawn, but next year I will use a billy goat or outsource this part) September 13, and put down limestone then - I have a lot of moss and pine needles to deal with. I overseeded the next day with Pennington Contractor's Mix. Fertilized a week later. Watered twice a day for about 2 weeks after seeding. Then every 3 days or so for another couple weeks. Was ready to mow by week 3... there was over 6 inches of growth. I basically haven't stopped bagging weekly clippings since... helps me get all the leaves off my heavily wooded lawn. It's not perfect, but my husband is impressed with what I've accomplished in a single season with minimal investment. I wish I could post my before and after pics. Guys, if you live in New England.... Silver Cymbal's tips will help you get your lawn better. These steps worked for me. I am no longer embarrassed of my lawn. Thank you Silver Cymbal!

[@chrisrace744]

Hang on... a lady did this? Hella impressive lass!

[@keregg228]

I'd avoid any contractors mix. It's usually fast growing sometimes contains annual grasses that germinate early and look good for that season and die off the next year. They also usually are the cheapest and have more weeds. His advice on grass seed has been very accurate for me.

[@markorebernik3760]

There is just something about that perfect green lawn. Great work! I took care of my parents' lawn as a teenager, now at 34 I am moving from an apartment into a house. In 2020 I am finally getting my own lawn!

[@SilverCymbal]

I appreciate that a lot thank you

[@kona702]

How's your lawn going? I just got my first lawn last year and I enjoy taking care of it 😁

[@markorebernik3760]

@@kona702 was really nice..until this last heatwave killed it. But it'll be okay in the fall again. It is a real pleasure to look at a nice lawn.

[@kona702]

@@markorebernik3760 oh noo. Hopefully it will get back on track. I was very fortunate this year to get a ton of rain up here in Delaware. So mine has been nice and green but I have had to water it here and there to keep it from starting to Brown in between the rains. And I also have zoysia grass so it always dies and turns brown and dormant in the fall and winter, so that will be coming soon for me. But it is fun taking care of the lawn I think. Many people see it as a nuisance but it's kind of relaxing to me to go out and mow the grass and weed the flower beds.

[@Orrdaddy]

I just recently bought and moved into a new home and for the first time as an adult I have something in me compelling me to grow a nice beautiful grass especially in the front yard as it's right off the road. I want people to see it and think its nice as well. great tips and guide in this video. Subscribed and gonna be learning.

[@AllOutNoobHater]

You should also note, that people should always do a soil test at their local county farm office or an online kit in order to make sure that they are feeding their lawn what it actually needs.

[@jztsmith]

I’ve watched sooo many videos the last 2 weeks as I am planning a lawn reno and this is by far the best one I’ve seen. Thank you!

[@JuanLopez-ss3mz]

Only this man can make mowing a garden seem fun and interesting

[@Sas6903]

Transplanted new Englander here, this voice is comforting

[@mznyla]

ThanKU for making this video. I’m a first time home owner and had zero experience maintaining a lawn. I left the care to the lawn guys who had been cutting the grass for the previous owners. However the lawn started to brown in patches and it was very frustrating. So glad to have found this video because I would love to have my lawn come back to full greenery without costing an arm and a leg. ThanX again

[@BeauOwens]

I notice a lot of comments from apartment dwellers who feel like they are missing-out; I’d like to offer any of them the opportunity to renovate a lawn, I won’t even charge them for the privilege!

[@renenandjazzie]

Beau Owens so funny 😂

[@scottpetrie8707]

Agreed. I got 2 acres for classroom time. Lol

[@cashrules520]

So savage...

[@osornofamily8888]

you're a life saver

[@salbrookstone2904]

😂😂😂 Good one. I’d like to offer too. I will even pay for the materials used!

[@timharkness4656]

I followed this advice and it worked great! Got the weeds killed. Then over Labor day weekend, aerated and watered, etc. I now have a luscious green lawn. Just fantastic!

[@kapoochapow8765]

As a 21 year old woman, I really appreciate this video and how beautifully simple it was made. I will try your method and see what my results are! Hope to come back with good news in a couple of months. :)

[@saraschmerbach8795]

amazing! this has worked like a charm in mid Iowa. i have had outstanding results following your advice this spring! tenacity worked perfectly! my yard was over 80% broadleaf plantain weeds and purple clover smothering out the grass by the first week of april and now it’s down to just a handful of small spots after 3 applications of weed killer, one round of fertilizer and 2 rounds of overseeding. The first 2 tenacity applications were over the whole yard, last one was spot treatment. I’m currently waiting for my second round of overseeding to grow but i’ve seen a massive improvement. it feels like a miracle! i have gained so much confidence in how to fix and maintain a lawn when I was once was hopeless. i’m confident before the next winter my yard will be one of the best in the neighborhood. thank you so much for the clear and easy to follow instructions!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you so much for the nice feedback and I am thrilled to hear that it has helped you. I really appreciate it and please share the link to the video or my others with anyone else that might benefit. Thank you again and have a great summer.

[@Hyp3r-Blxze]

Finally a response from Iowa 😍 ! Can you please tell me if I start weed spray in sept And follow the next steps but by the end of October we might get some snow .. I’m confused how should I keep up the fertilization and mowing !! Or just leave it on it’s own till spring ?

[@importedtv]

@@Hyp3r-Blxze I started weed spray this week! Lol better early than later you know how Iowa weather is

[@HammerRocks]

I was about to rip my entire lawn and get it replaced. But you've made me reconsider, and might use seedlings instead. I just didn't want to have multiple types of grass growing at different rates on my lawn. But it seems to have worked for you. Thanks for sharing.

[@SilverCymbal]

I'm glad you have another option now. I tried so much over the years and thoseother ways can work but now that I have done this many times I know it can and does work. The best part is of if you have a life, jobs kids and family or all of that you don't have to spend your whole year doing this and still get a nice end result. Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@stankowalski4574]

Just wanted to say "thank you" for such a well done and concise video. You get right to the point with good, practical information. Too many other videos are too long and tedious to watch.

[@SilverCymbal]

I really appreciate that, thank you so much!

[@genebooher1707]

I've watched & subbed to your website last year got home 10 yes ago all shrubs slowly got it cleared out tilled it got grass then last 6 yrs taking cars of late mom I let it go fed it watered did ok but watched more of your videos learned alot ,its beautiful again almost 100% green full beautiful again im sitting on my porch in California rite now watching the sprinklers going as I have my cup of coffee before I go to bed ( work nights ) thanks you've saved me lots of $$$$$

[@WillCouch]

I don’t even own a house.. I’m 20 years old. But for some reason I watched this whole video.. nice lawn sir lol 😂

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much for the nice words and the compliment

[@renenandjazzie]

Lol 😂

[@eboesan4036]

@@SilverCymbal what state do you live in? I need help with mine. How much will it cost for the overall maintenance?

[@sm5og999]

Will Couch well shit me nether and to top it all of i live in a country where’s the summer is very very hot like really hot 47 Celsius 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@saskilla1945]

Do you have a home yet

[@donniereidjr]

I love this. Thanks for sharing. My lawn needs a good doctoring. Im glad you let me know I don't need a pro, and I can really do this on my own.

[@catherinedavid3662]

Your lawn is looking healthy and handsome, your hard work has certainly paid off. Well done.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you so much for the nice compliment

[@cryzz0n]

This was an excellent tutorial!! I was searching for one with a realistic, time-based approach that showed the step by step process, with before and after results. We are all so impressed and cannot wait to begin starting this work on September 1st 🙂

[@Val23449]

did you do it

[@EddyP313]

Update??

[@susancmiller4844]

Ok ... here goes.. I have faith. I add the weed killer so now I’m on to the second step.. I’ll keep you posted..

[@sunilranabhat320]

Owo whats your social site id i am also making my yard lets work together. Give me your Instagram ir twitter id

[@Jaystonishing]

So how did it go? Lol

[@bm-rf4bc]

you didnt.

[@Paul_Wetor]

Finally, a lawn care video that shows before and *after*. I've been looking at several today and they show what steps they took, but never showed the results.

[@SilverCymbal]

I hate those ones too. Sorry to say this but most of them are fake just looking to make a video. My videos are always the real deal.

[@melfuz]

@@SilverCymbal yup! This one is a keeper! Easy to follow too ...thanks!

[@SilverCymbal]

@@melfuz Thank you so much, I just made an updated version these with extra info based on hundreds of comments and feedback, check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIC8gmathq6heLM

[@melfuz]

@@SilverCymbal Awesome! Thank you..I'm there! 😁

[@sendforacar9323]

You want a blend of different grasses. That way if it gets a disease it won't wipe out your entire lawn. Set a timer to water just before sun up. This will cut down on mold and overall disease. If you aerate it's a must to keep the clippings after you mow. This will add nitrogen and provide coverage from the sun and hold enough moisture, not too much for mold, to help with new seed. I worked at a large lawn care company all throughout college. Their methods were backed by years of science. Last tip keep your mower at top height. This will allow the grass to naturally chock out new weeds reducing the need for chemical sprays.

[@KordTaylor]

This is a great video! I’ve both replaced and renovated my lawns and this is all great advice. I’ve done some of this stuff and it works! Hope folks realize. Thank you. 👏🏻

[@Alejandr01836]

Watching this in anticipation of my move to a house. Finally some grass to mow!!!!

[@user-cq6dg6ql9j]

“Now, my lawns not perfect” the commentator humbly states as photos of his perfect lawn are shown.... all envy aside thanks for the instructions.

[@SilverCymbal]

I really appreciate the kind words and compliment. Thank you

[@kryptothesuperdawg]

Its 4 am and I should be asleep, but lawn improvement I need to know. Even tho I live in an apartment and I don't do landscaping work.

[@malikg8398]

I follow your instructions and I did apply tenacity plus other products and I found a very good result after 10days I see All kinda weeds are died and yard looks different but one issue is see my yard is bad condition like balder showing muds some spots and now I follow these instructions for grow best yard grass, I’ll Let you know next grass grow result, thank you 😊

[@TheNaturalebeauty]

My husband and I are selling our townhouse and buying a single family home with .87 acres. We needed this video. Thank you!

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rtcordero]

This is the first lawn video that I watched from start to finish and really feel like I can have a nice yard now. Thank you!

[@SilverCymbal]

I appreciate the nice compliment, thank you very much!

[@rileyseely4191]

Little tip for all of you, he touched on it but its very important. You need to do your best to keep the lawn constantly damp at the minimum for 2 weeks, not sopping wet, if it feels like a water bed when you step on it youre either going to intoduce disease or drown your grass effectively wasting your time.

[@torreyintahoe]

Solid advice. I'm in Reno and for whatever reason, our city is getting warmer temps faster than any city in the US. My lawn was put in in the 80's and so I want to replace it with a more heat tolerant variety. I'm going to try your procedure but I think thatching is good along with aerating to help loosen the soil and get rid of organic matter.

[@carolbrat659]

I most definitely love looking at your lawn.

[@SilverCymbal]

I really appreciate that, that is very nice of you.

[@NoMore9to5Work]

Why the F*** do people dislike this video? Video is top notch. Very informative and well detailed.

[@SilverCymbal]

I appreciate that a lot.

[@allmightygreat1892]

I definitely completely agree on that comment

[@allmightygreat1892]

and everything that can cause a really thin sparse lawn is using a sprinkler system too much too often it depletes the nutrients so a lack of fertilization will also cause a poor looking lawn and once the lawn is established it's best to water heavy one time per week instead of light waterings everyday this will force the roots to go deep and top growth equals root development in about 3 in of root development for seed to make it through the summer so that's why it's best not to seed during the summer. your advice is pinpoint accuracy for success

[@prettypothos4me290]

Each to his own.

[@whitedragon153]

There are a lot of negative people in the world that just hate anything and everything. Lot's of people get upset that videos are suggested to them that they don't want so they just down vote them. Basically it comes down to people who get or are easily offended.

[@bostonjames4340]

I can’t wait to see my results starting soon! I will take before and after pics I just moved to this house, I don’t know anything about yard care but I do know mines really bad. The dogs even had to go to the vet to get a fox tail removed from his paw

[@thebruhhh]

Bruh did you get a chance to do it???

[@isaacsmith9981]

How do you keep your dogs off? We have a large fenced in backyard & they play in it everyday

[@Lawny-o2]

The amount of information in this video is gold! Thank you

[@jasonspies2588]

Simple, straight forward, easy to follow instructions! Gives me hope and a clear path to success, thank you, for the information.

[@InSidious1805]

September when summer is winding down. Texas: 😂

[@gqthesoulfulstoner]

Lol Georgia too.. we are lucky if it cools down by Halloween here

[@cocoabiscuits]

same. Michigan here

[@InSidious1805]

Used to live in Houston now live in Dallas where my grass scorches. Water three times a week and it ain’t good enough. I am however going to try and overseer during the fall.

[@briangallant5973]

In Sidious mid August here in Maine! 😉

[@bombasticbuster9340]

Yeah, anything south of Missouri aint winding down!

[@camarokurt]

So glad I saw your video! I was about to Round-up my whole lawn and start over. I will try this. I am one of those guys who kept using different seed, because I could never remember what I last used. and my lawn is very patchy.

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it helped. I think you will be much happier in the end this way.

[@mybootscamewithoutstraps]

This is everything I needed to see in order to decide to just mulch my yard and turn it all into perennial flowers and veggie/fruit production. All that for grass is nuts, and this is the easy way!

[@RuLikeMikeWright]

There are many videos online but I love the way this one gets down to the simplest way to get good results. Thank you!

[@SilverCymbal]

I really appreciate that. Thank you

[@RuLikeMikeWright]

@@SilverCymbal one question. How long did you wait to overseed after using tenacity?

[@SilverCymbal]

@@RuLikeMikeWright The amazing news with Tenacity is that you don’t have to wait at all, the seed can go down before during or after, it has no effect on seed at all. Truly a remarkable product for weed control and different than any other. Everything you need to be weed free: Tenacity Weed Control: amzn.to/2JM4APm - Surfactant: amzn.to/2Xz6dod - Dye/Colorant: amzn.to/2Jta4yh 2 Gallon Sprayer: amzn.to/2xBJP3k

[@RuLikeMikeWright]

@@SilverCymbal thank you!

[@callistagolden2578]

when he said “maybe it’s as bad as mine” I looked outside and uh mine is a lot worse 🤣

[@debe7880]

Callista Golden 😆

[@kevintunaley5079]

don't feel bad, mine is sand clay and rocks lol

[@grillin_w_chris]

Mine is a dirt lot with luscious weeds, so I guess I have a green lawn.

[@keesworld420]

Mines look awful

[@07jdom]

Right? He really thinks you shouldn’t nuke your lawn and start over, just use what you got... but he has NO idea how bad mine is lol

[@Daniel-gt4rv]

I’m 15 never mowed my lawn but still watched the whole video

[@renenandjazzie]

Daniel nice! 😂

[@dalkhal]

Daniel pornhub has better videos

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

Typical silver spoon lazy google generation gamer baby. Get off your ass and go get a job. Oh and don't say your not old enough you can go around asking people to mow there lawns for a $1

[@o_o6424]

E L I T E O N T H E B E A T shut your bitch ass up and let him live is life

[@TheWeirdSpartan]

E L I T E O N T H E B E A T You are a fucking idiot

[@kingming869]

This is great info, Thank you. We just moved into our new house that has way more lawn than our previous house. and our lawn was not taken care of very well by the previous owner. This is exactly what I needed. Like you said, hardest part for beginners like myself, is not knowing where or how to start.

[@nathanthomson1931]

This was all really good advice, except that if you have dead/bare areas then you shouldn't simply aerate before the first major seeding. The reason being that if the soil has been exposed for any length of time then nutrients and minerals are being eroded out and you won't get as good a germination. For the first recovery seeding you should spread about a half inch of top soil around and then seed over that. This is going to ensure better germination. As the lawn gets filled in, then aerating before seeding is a good way to go. Totally agree that fall is the best time to aerate and seed as the weeds have finished their own seeding and germinating, and so rolling the machine over the lawn won't help to spread them as it might in the spring. If it's taking you 1-2 hrs to aerate your lawn though, then you either have a massive property or don't know what you're doing lol! Also, don't water the seeds 3x per day as too much water can lead to fungal infections and mid-day waterings are useless because of evaporation. Deeper waterings between 5-9 am is best with maybe a shorter top-up between 5-9 pm.

[@Vinny_donuts]

ive heard someone say you should rake the area, lay the seed, and THEN lay the soil. The soil being added last will keep the seeds from blowing in the wind or birds from eating it

[@nathanthomson1931]

@@Vinny_donuts if seeds are being watered daily, they won't blow away. I've never seen flocks of birds come and feast on a grass seeding. Being under will retain more moisture, but being on top gives more solar exposure. Personal preference really. Just don't use triple mix soil as it's guaranteed to have weeds due to the cow manure

[@eddiemad30]

I have no intention on doing this to my lawn. I'm just enjoying his hard work.

[@SilverCymbal]

Nothing wrong with that, I appreciate you watching.

[@taylororton10]

100% sent this to my parents who are starting to think of a backyard Reno. thank you for this incredibly simple and informative video! ps...your yard looks STUNNING!!!

[@korey9498]

Going to use these methods on my suffering grass here in the SW USA. Dried out, dead, and thatched. Lots of work. I’ll be back in a number of months to report progress.

[@allmightygreat1892]

crabgrass also germinates at 55 degrees so it's best to put down your pre-emergent crabgrass control early in the spring cuz once your crabgrass reaches maturity levels it's impossible to wipe it out which is in the summer

[@TB-ud4iy]

Had me at "No one can keep their seed wet all day long.". Great video!

[@danb3080]

Spot on video! I prepped and applied just as you noted. Had a really nice first cut back in November but the big gains are made right now in spring 2021. Pretty thick right now and hopefully gets a darker green soon. Thanks from ny!!

[@jimritzojr2301]

There's so much grass info one can go nuts listening to these guys

[@SilverCymbal]

Just listen to me, I don't make living on grass care, instead I share what really works for me and can for you too.

[@itsBAY35]

In the middle of buying my first house and the yard looks like the before in this. Glad this came up in my recommended!

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it can help you, thank you for watching

[@tedgraham6548]

Silver Cymbal same here about a week ago .. the yards Across the street look like his after.. we looking bad over here

[@wuttyi]

Same here moved in winter and when I first do mowing my lwan look like patchy and no seed . I don’t know should I do these step now or wait for fall . My neighbor lawn looks awsome and mind no grass 😓 help !!

[@-Pol-]

You seem to love your perfect lawns in the US; I 've read that billions of $$$'s are spent on keeping them green and pristeen. Here in the UK there's a growing trend towards sowing meadow mixes to make our gardens into wildlife havens. I see it in my own street. It's been going either way; some people pave over their lawns to park more cars but others have dedicated parts or sometimes all of their lawn to encourage wildflowers. Done well it looks amazing! I use the fiskars staysharp plus reel mower which lifts to 4" and allows me to mow low flowering areas of grass without damaging the flowers. Sitting in my garden it literally dances with life; butterflies, bees, dragonflies and other pollinators. These in turn have brought in more insectivorous birds and even toads and hedgehogs; my former lawn now teems with biodiversity! My cats love exploring and snoozing among the long grasses and flowers too. It used to be just a lifeless monoculture of green before. When I see a pristine lawn now it looks like a desert to me.

[@kpag3030]

That’s interesting. I guess to each their own. I like a garden area (flowers, veggies and such…) and a nice green lawn personally

[@MaestroMarinelli]

Interesting

[@mama2bebes]

Sounds great, but where I live, a wildlife haven means giant cockroaches and snakes! We have much larger lawns here in the US, on average, than you do in the UK. Since I may have a heart attack if I see another snake, I keep my lawn short. I wouldn't mind having flowers that only grow to 3 inches maximum instead of having grass. Which flowers are these?

[@juleswombat5309]

And we cannot afford to water so much in the UK. So we are definitely going more towards more robust wild grasses and to encourage the insects, bees etc.

[@rljones1230]

Thank you so much! This was the best video that I've seen. And trust me I've watched a ton of them. It was simply yet thorough. Seeing your know yard gave me hope. I will post before and afters. Now to go look into aerating my lawn!.

[@feliciaf.4971]

This video was so helpful. I don't know anything about lawn care and i want to grow my grass and get rid of weeds. Thank you for being so detailed

[@Zoranurai13]

Me: i live in an apartment KZbin recommendation: how to transform your lawn

[@SilverCymbal]

Just for entertainment purposes! You can relax without the work of doing it.

[@Zoranurai13]

Silver Cymbal absolutely a satisfying result indeed. Maybe i’ll put a plant on my balcony🤪

[@based8223]

​@@Zoranurai13You: I am a toggaf.

[@catchharish12345]

This is an amazing channel and the author is clear, crisp, and very easy to follow. Thanks. As a garden noobie, I would like to understand what is the schedule for applying Tenacity, fertilizers, aeration, and seeding an existing lawn. During which month of the year should I start and when should I apply the other products mentioned in the video... Would be super helpful.. thanks in advance.

[@tjdalyjr1]

I'm starting my journey today. This is gold.

[@collinmc90]

I'm a first time home owner right now. Can't wait to make my lawn look great. I've got a whole garden and native plants ready to go just waiting on this final cold snap (hopefully) to be over.

[@MadSUPANOVA]

Florida Bahama grass nightmare to regrow, the heat brutal. Guess I will try the holes in ground over raking and add the fertilizer and change to the more expensive $61.00 Scotts seeds.

[@sreejithmohanv85]

I am depressed by the way my contractor left my new lawn at. Your video is a real inspiration.

[@SilverCymbal]

You will do the best job yourself. most just don't care that much about it.

[@LRBeats1]

This has been extremely informative. My wife and I just bought our first home and we really want to get our yard in better shape. I will definitely be trying these suggestions. Thanks!

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it was helpful! I have many other videos on my channel with the jobs I do myself to save me money and time.

[@MC77921]

Thanks for getting to the point without pushing products and going off in tangents

[@POOKIE5592]

You make great lawn care videos, man! Thank you!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you, thats very nice of you to say.

[@ayanti]

I stumbled on your video about tenacity and bought everything you listed. Can't wait to try this. Video seems tailor made for my situation thanks!!

[@SilverCymbal]

That's great. Glad it will be helpful. Thank you

[@vitriew]

Don't forget to report back..like to hear.

[@ayanti]

@@vitriew most certainly will!

[@jamzach4]

My lawn in the spring looked your “after” pics, but now looks like you “before” pics. I’ve been very frustrated this summer with the results from a ton of hard work. I used Black Beauty too. I’m going to hit it hard again in a few weeks and hopefully get it close to yours. Great video. Appreciate the step by step.

[@SilverCymbal]

I really appreciate that. This summer has been very hard I have barely been one step ahead of it and had some luck too. Way too hot here with very little rain after 3 months of a monsoon. Craziness.

[@delia1463]

Thank you for your video. I love my yard and my garden . I keep it nice but I just realized all this time I've been stressing out over my trees and lawn is dry even thou I water. Seeing these videos showed me my Gardner isn't doing his job. My yard is supposed to be cared for yet I'm doing it. He only cuts the dead lawn and blows his hair dyer.

[@TheConservativePatriot]

Perfect! I live in the NE corner of CT and struggle each year. Thanks for the video!

[@avega2792]

That’s a nice looking lawn. I’ve never done more than mowing, and I’ve come to find out that I’ve been doing that wrong too! Well hopefully this time next year it looks better. Thanks for the great advice.

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad this helped! Thank you for the nice comment

[@lauramaas172]

This video came at the perfect time. Thanks for all the great tips!

[@renenandjazzie]

Laura Maas KZbin is listening

[@Drckarvo]

2 months too late for me!

[@joequillun7790]

Being from and in Southern New England, this video couldn't be any more perfect for me. Another thanx.

[@0207bmac]

This was incredibly helpful. Thank you! I have now purchased all the tenacity and additives as well as rented an aerator!

[@randymelendez7803]

Dealing with a yard full of goose grass..........in process of burning that out and will be following your plan to the T.

[@UncleFester2240]

I've got several clients who need a lawn renovation this fall-we're gonna be BUSY

[@wking8]

Best soup to nuts explanation for a beginner overwhelmed with weeds and what to do. Thank you!

[@JeffJonesJMJ]

6:08 _"No one can keep there seed wet all day long."_ So true brother. So true. Put that on a T-Shirt

[@FongTactical]

Process is more important than results, at first you may not get the results, but if you focus on the process eventually you will get the results you want.

[@GMONSTAR]

I have let my gardeners go and decide to give this a try. Wish me luck y’all!

[@anniehoang1025]

Best informative video I’ve come across so far. Narrator spoke clearly and was easy to understand.

[@louieb9750]

This video sums up the all great tips for perfect lawn. Excellent educational video! Thank you.

[@GeorgeLeite]

Thanks for this video. My MA backyard looks a lot like your "before" pictures. If it wasn't for crabgrass, I'd just have dirt. Time to make a plan and get control of my yard. It's the right time of year for us. Thanks from Leominster.

[@AnthonyMartinez-zb3yg]

Sounds alot like my lawn. Time to get a plan together. Tired of looking at dirt haha

[@blahjdjdkndbc]

it's February.. I have no business watching this video, but here I am

[@florianweisel6506]

That’s a great video and shows the reality. I love being in my backyard and enjoy having nice grass … just do what he shows in the video.

[@babybear1255]

Best lawn care advice I’ve seen for beginners like me! Thank you!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much for the nice comment

[@yepthat4182]

Oh, KZbin Algorhythm! You never cease to confuse me... 😂

[@jenns.5791]

just a friendly fyi: its actually spelled "algorithm."

[@fordmodela3641]

Great video!I like that it is what you actually did. I bought a used Ryan aerator from Home Depot and seeded the way you did too. It was so noticeable the very next year. I’m on my third year with doing it that way, and now using it before putting down pre emergents I’m convinced this is the best way, hands down! In southern PA