How To Handle Weeds and Prepare Lawn For Fall Overseeding

[@nadiay8076]

I’m in the neighboring state from you and glad I came across your video this morning because my front lawn is a disaster and I’m trying to rescue it, it’s 80% weeds, all types, Applying tenacity this morning and planing to detach, aerate and overseed in two weeks

[@LawnAmateur]

@@nadiay8076 Thank you for your support 🙏🏾

[@roneelkumar7494]

One of the best lawn channels out there...good info, clear communication...thank you, sir!

[@LawnAmateur]

@@roneelkumar7494 Thank you. I appreciate your support 🙏🏾

[@jimmyedmondsjr9376]

My man you have a great channel. I have warm season grass but I listen to your advice and apply it to my grass. Keep the great information coming.

[@LawnAmateur]

@jimmyedmondsjr9376 Thank you I appreciate your support 👌🏾

[@slor008]

I’ve been looking for a vid like this!! Weed prep and then overseeding. Thank you! Subscribed!

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you for your support

[@lashellbrown8502]

I did the routine in spring. Front lawn performed phenomenally!!!!! Several Neighbors inquired about the front lawn. The backyard however… the lawn pretty much laughed at the weed killer. >75% of the lawn looks like weeds. Big/thick weeds, especially crabgrass. Some weeds died and new grass came in but the weeds continued to overpower the backyard lawn.

[@bxrbro355]

Thanks for this video bro and good job explaining everything. My front yard is covered in weeds..I put down some Tenacity about 6 days ago. Some weeds are starting to turn white, others aren’t yet. Looking to do some overseeding in a few weeks and see how it goes. It’s nice to see certain tips for beginners that can save us money. I actually purchased a separate surfactant with my tenacity and dye..no idea I can just use a cheap soap. Learn something new everyday…thanks brother..subscribed and look forward to following some more content

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you, no problem 👌🏾

[@mcpo30]

Very thorough presentation and explanation. I appreciate all of the recommendation - timing is also important, as to when and what steps to take next and in what order.

[@RJJackson09]

Still pulling 90 degree days in Michigan.. patiently waiting to overseed.

[@MKIVGTIVR6]

Thanks for trying the expert gardener stuff! I tried the tall fescue green bag and it was actually pretty decent.

[@LawnAmateur]

No problem. I wonder how it's going to grow also

[@dawnbyrd4175]

Ok I stress when your gone 😂😂😂😂 welcome back hope it was nice ok so watching I still have tenacity but my grass is 😢😢😢😢😢 I’m going to have to watch this at least 5 times

[@LawnAmateur]

@@dawnbyrd4175 🤣🤣

[@380stroker]

I got the last Miloganite bag today at walmart. 10 buck special. The 38 dollar peat moss was 5 bucks a pop.

[@LawnAmateur]

My kind of deals 👌🏾🤣

[@380stroker]

@LawnAmateur I'm actually gonna glyphosate, scalp and reseed my lawn in the next few days. Perfect timing on this video.

[@georgek1954]

your yard is beautiful, consider some landscaping, some grasses, plants, you got this..give you some content! great video, thank you

[@LawnAmateur]

@georgek1954 thank you for watching and some ideas 👌🏾

[@danielforrest6413]

I found that Tenacity and ortho Nutsedge should really work for those in Pacific Northwest for POA.

[@glennhubbard5008]

No rain here in Tennessee since July 29. My yard is a dust bin.

[@LawnAmateur]

Wow

[@xtracurves]

Working on my lawn this season was a tough one with clover and oxtails for me can't seem to get rid of it. hopefully I get the right recipe for a better lawn next year

[@LawnAmateur]

Early fall is the perfect time to start handling weeds

[@CLU7CHxCl7Y]

perfect timing! i just got alot of stuff and getting ready to throw down over the next few weekends ' im just waiting on my sun joe to come in' i will be trying out tenacity'

[@LawnAmateur]

👌🏾 sounds good

[@jsmeez520]

Glad you're back! Hope you had an awesome vaca! Have you thought about joining the reel mowing club? Your yard would pop even more with the dark green and light green stripes.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you. I definitely did enjoy myself. I haven't reel mowed since I was a kid lol. Maybe in the future I'll try it out

[@denniswatson5066]

Thank you, this is the perfect video for what I needed

[@LawnAmateur]

@@denniswatson5066 👌🏾

[@gabec3255]

Not gonna lie, felt a little discouraged to overseed, well, overwhelmed as it’s my very first time ! Thanks for the motivation and for simplifying it because I was definitely overthinking it.

[@LawnAmateur]

@gabec3255 it's understandable to feel discouraged but you can do it's a very simple process

[@nomargins]

Yeah, I'm going to get at it this week, already started.❤

[@LawnAmateur]

👌🏾 perfect time

[@nomargins]

I have some Scott's Grub EX. How soon can I use that and Dawn dish soap since I just did an Overseeding✌🏾

[@JFPriest]

How long will Tenacity last when it is being stored? Scotts Triple Action Built for seeding is what I use when dropping seed in the Fall. Great Video.

[@LawnAmateur]

@JFPriest This Tenacity was stored well over 5 years and it still works perfectly fine

[@machakayoung5902]

Hi! First time homeowner here! Loving the channel. warm season lawn… So the order is: 1-kill existing weeds 2-aerate/dethatch 3-pre emergent 4- fertilizer 5- grass seed Right?

[@LawnAmateur]

@machakayoung5902 Congratulations on the home. Don't use the pre emergent yet. Do steps 1,2,4,5

[@machakayoung5902]

@@LawnAmateur thank you!!

[@paulburns3165]

Been working on my lawn the last couple years. I kept trying to kill off what I thought was crabgrass but turned out to be dallisgrass. Last fall I used Round Up to kill off a ton of it along with some crabgrass. It worked pretty well. Some of the really bad areas looked better after reseeding. But this heat and stress here in NC took a toll on my yard. Not looking to great and thin in spots. I also need to figure out a way to get rid of some bermuda that is in my fescue lawn. Any and all tips and ideas are welcome. Thanks for the videos.

[@LawnAmateur]

Check Out Ornamec it'll handle Bermuda grass without harming the fescue.

[@Momme2Five]

Mine grew tall enough to go to seed due to low gas in the mower and my being preoccupied with a project at work. Along with that my neighbor had a tall weed blow seeds into it. Now that we’ve cut it down some of the cut grass and weeds is stuck in the yard and needs raking.

[@JoeBilello1969]

This is my fall overseeding plan for my terrible looking back yard: i bought a 4-gallon backpack sprayer and i plan to blanket my yard with Tenacity, then about 2 days later i plan to dethatch and cut low, then i plan to lay my new seeds, then i plan to top dress that with peat-moss and top it all off with my Scott's starter fertilizer. Hows that sound to you?

[@LawnAmateur]

That sounds good 👌🏾

[@marshag7934]

Good to have you back! So a few things. Poa is beating my gr…ass (in the back yard - it’s horrible). Two weeks ago, I used the hand spray bottle version of the spectracide weed and grass killer, with some surfactant. It didn’t really kill but turn them brown. I’m not advanced enough to get into mixing. So what now? Do the same thing again? Secondly, I have zoysia grass in the front (and mixture in the back). I was thinking of overseeding with Bermuda grass after dethatch and aerating. Is that a good choice? Lastly, since zoysia is a running grass (and mine seem to still be green & growing) would dethatching kill it? I know the roots need a resolution. Would plugging the lawn be sufficient? Sorry for the book of questions 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@LawnAmateur]

A second application for the poa is completely fine to do. You can overseed your lawn with bermuda grass, but just know bermuda grass is very dominant and will take over the grass. You can dethatch Zoysia grass that's totally fine it won't kill it

[@marshag7934]

@@LawnAmateur thank you. I just thought that two warm weather grass together would be good. Zoysia and Bermuda

[@mattb9664]

Now's the time! It's go time! I got started last week and have PRG filling in the spaces that the KBG was supposed to fill to over the past 2 years, but didn't. The 'spreadability' characteristic of the KBG is way oversold in my opinion based off 2 years after planting, caring for, and observing. Stick with PRG and TTTF for great results, quickly!

[@LawnAmateur]

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[@JermaineEdwards-hp6vf]

Another Great tutorial sir! Thank You…. Question….how many weeks are you allowing between the weeding and the aeration and seeding?

[@LawnAmateur]

@JermaineEdwards-hp6vf Thank you. One week

[@hemanshupatel3198]

Thank you for the video. I am going to replace grass with dymondia ground covering in the fall. I have already removed the grass. Any ideas best way to prepare and after planting. Thanks.

[@LawnAmateur]

Sorry for the late reply. Fertilizer and a lot of water. That'll go a long way in helping it grow strong

[@coveyking]

that sun and shade is annual grass... most people should take note of this prior to buying.

[@LawnAmateur]

@@coveyking it has annual rye grass and perennial rye grass

[@anthonyarmstrong7313]

Appreciate you bro, any luck getting rid of purple dedmette?

[@LawnAmateur]

@@anthonyarmstrong7313 Thank you. You'll need a weed and grass killer or triclopyr to handle

[@dianabenloss9718]

wow Lawn Doctor we need your help I just bought our first home, and we are neighbors in Long Island New York we don't know what kind of grass we have and what the front lawn looks like bad grass some brown some green, and the weeds sometimes my hubby goes on his keen to get them out help us we want it to look like yours give us the beginners thing to get at Walmart that is where our budget at thank you.

[@LawnAmateur]

Congratulations on your new home. You more than likely have a cool season lawn. It could consist of of ryegrass, fescue, and Bluegrass. The things you should get from Walmart Spectracide weed stop for lawns crabgrass killer (orange top) and you can get the spectracide weed stop for lawns crabgrass preventer (granular). You can also get the expert garden fertilizer (green bag). That's what I used on my lawn. You also may want to get a bag of grass seeds to reseed bare spots if you have some

[@actraveler8309]

I saw that seed at Walmart last year and was wondering about it. Curious your results with it, I’m sure you will having it looking good.

[@LawnAmateur]

I wonder how it's going to turn out also 👌🏾

[@MoreRohanFrancis]

The Goat!!!

[@LawnAmateur]

@@MoreRohanFrancis 👌🏾✊🏾

[@stacenrob1977]

Thanks again

[@LawnAmateur]

@stacenrob1977 no problem thank you for your support

[@Andrea-tn9ey]

For sure it never ends 😂 I’m waiting to see how u do the preparation for the overseeing ! 😀 Also, I know I’ll mess up the spraying. if I only have small areas of crab grass is it worth pulling it up with the tool I have or just dethatch and over-seed ?? Thank you

[@LawnAmateur]

If it's a small spot, you can just pull it out. Then you can dethatch and overseed

[@Andrea-tn9ey]

@@LawnAmateur ty!!!

[@mikeganard6751]

I have around a 6’ by 6’ section of crab grass in the middle of my lawn. What can I do to get rid of it so regular grass can grow in its place?

[@LawnAmateur]

@@mikeganard6751 use spectracide weed stop for lawns (orange top) that'll knock it out

[@rkcadet]

How do you deal with using a pre-emergent, such as prodiamine, while trying to reseed in the Fall? Do you let the new grass mature a bit before putting down pre-emergent?

[@LawnAmateur]

@rkcadet Yes, I don't apply pre emergent until after the new grass has been mowed atleast 3x

[@tag2054]

Thank you for your videos. My lawn looked better this season but I dropped the ball on watering during the summer. 😅 Lesson learned. What temperature do you aim for to start preparing your lawn for overseeding? Or is you rule to begin late August early September no matter what? Lately, It's between 80 to 90 degrees in my area and my current lawn is showing alot of heat stress. Also, are you planning to apply a lime treatment ? I am thinking of using( slow release ) lime before overseeding. My soil test said I needed it. Thanks again! Happy Labor Day !

[@LawnAmateur]

@@tag2054 I start late August or September no matter what. Getting down some type of water on the lawn is important. I'll lime my yard in October. That's one of the last things I do for the year. Happy Labor Day. Thank you for watching

[@tag2054]

Thanks for the quick response. I appreciate it. I will hold on the lime until October. Yeah, I needed to water more frequently. I'll be better prepared next summer.

[@mlc74]

Where do you buy the large bag of grass seed you showed? I’ve also struggled with people saying “only buy from local nursery” but their prices are almost unaffordable.

[@LawnAmateur]

I bought this bag from Amazon

[@johnfeather-o5x]

What do you think about the generic brand Tenacity.

[@LawnAmateur]

@@johnfeather-o5x it works the same

[@mikeo8890]

It's definitely time for pre-emergent, I'm starting to see a little crabgrass.

[@LawnAmateur]

@mikeo8890 it's definitely time to get started on weed control and overseeding

[@epicdroneimages1128]

Where do you buy the greenview seed?

[@LawnAmateur]

@epicdroneimages1128 it's online at home depot, Lowes, Walmart and Amazon. Also sometimes check your local nursery

[@edwardopaul6585]

When would be ideal for fall application??

[@LawnAmateur]

@edwardopaul6585 what application?

[@Momme2Five]

If you saw my off green Iowa lawn you would shake your head. It’s got all kinds of weeds and needs aerating and everything.

[@LawnAmateur]

🤣🤦🏾‍♂️

[@dawnbyrd4175]

Question I did all the prep but I notice my grass is turning light green almost white… what did I do wrong????

[@LawnAmateur]

@@dawnbyrd4175 what product did you use?

[@SonnyPruitt-q1s]

Do you ever put down grub control?

[@LawnAmateur]

Yes

[@christinavoltaire533]

if you have weeds in your flowerbed, can you use the weed and grass killer? I dont want to kill my flowers, but I have bindweed taking over and it's suffocating EVERYTHING.

[@LawnAmateur]

@christinavoltaire533 Yes, you can use it. Just control what you say. Do not spray your plants, only the problem weeds

[@danainzinna531]

So what do you do when the weed burns to the ground? Will the seeds fill it in the area once it burns ? Will it leave a bald area once applied?

[@LawnAmateur]

It'll leave a bald spot. You'll have to reseed

[@MixingGBP]

I never understood the concept for wanting annual ryegrass in the lawn. That and red fescue. They last for one season and the red fescue looks to me like a bad case of crabgrass in the lawn.

[@LawnAmateur]

@MixingGBP Red Fescue is more for like high traffic areas and dry soil. It's looks better when cut lower. Annual rye grass is just for a quick grass connection. It normally sprout in 5 days in ideal conditions

[@MixingGBP]

Ok thanks. The first time I planted red fescue I thought they sold me a bag full of weed seeds, lol. I’ve been using Sublime weed killer. It works but is expensive, hard to find and I always feel like it’s very toxic. I tried an old bottle of Spectracide hose end product and it worked pretty well. So I will get more of that for the problem areas in my backyard.

[@Straightlineusa]

Man KZbin did me dirty and hasn't been showing me your uploads. Gotta catch up now.

[@LawnAmateur]

It's been happening alot

[@kicinder5759]

Im having issues with rabbits eating all my front yard grass any ideas of what may work ??

[@LawnAmateur]

Take a look at Bonide Repels All or Liquid Fence Deer & Rabbit repellent

[@Gprime21]

How long do I have to wait to re seed after spraying spectracide weed and grass killer? Round up says wait 4 months

[@LawnAmateur]

@@Gprime21 I wait about 5-7 days to reseed

[@Gprime21]

@@LawnAmateur thanks

[@SonnyPruitt-q1s]

I have some Bermuda starting to grow in an area of my fescue...any ideas how to kill it without harming my fescue? Thanks

[@LawnAmateur]

I think you can use something called Ornamec. I've never used it before but I've seen it

[@JFPriest]

Channel is growing..(Pun Intended)

[@LawnAmateur]

I'm very thankful too 🙏🏾. Thank you for your support

[@JanAndersonVO]

Planning for the new semester...are you a teacher?

[@LawnAmateur]

@JanAndersonVO no, I'm a student

[@Jeeksters]

@@LawnAmateurI’m assuming nursing since you work at the hospital?

[@LawnAmateur]

@@Jeeksters Close. Surgical Technologist

[@GRASShole21]

@@LawnAmateuryou coming to work at Hartford Hospital when you’re done bro? I’m a nurse there haha

[@LawnAmateur]

@GRASShole21 🤣🤣. I'm in the system already, but it's very possible I'll be at that location

[@neeshespieces]

So when will you aerate and overseed? 2 weeks?

[@LawnAmateur]

This upcoming weekend, August 31st

[@bigdreams5554]

I am also in the CT area... Shoot, I feel like I am way behind already

[@delt19]

Annual rye grass in that bag? Interesting.

[@LawnAmateur]

Yes, it has Annual Rye. I was actually shocked

[@delt19]

Sounds like a "contractors mix". The annual rye grass will actually do a really good job of opening up the soil. It will aerate the soil for you as it grows deep roots. I would be interested to see how the soil looks once that annual rye sets in. Maybe you can take a quick video of it and share at some point in the future.

[@TechWizMaster]

Very good video very good advises the only thing that made me raise an eyebrow is your smaller cheaper bag of seeds...you've been using like you said the same big bags of seeds for many years, if you start putting down other types of seeds it'll not match with the rest and you'll regret doing that. i speak from experience i used too many different kinds and brands of seeds in my lawn for a few years and now it's not all the same types of blades different colors etc. and i regret not sticking with one kind of seeds...just saying.

[@LawnAmateur]

@TechWizMaster thank you for your support. The smaller bag of seed is for a test area for the common area I'm trying out. I'll keep using my same grass seed on my yard to keep a uniform look

[@CWTGD]

Comment P if y'all hate POA

[@LawnAmateur]

@@CWTGD P

[@markhousman8447]

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[@pit4955]

All BS, by the time you purchase all that crap you can have a lawn care company fertilize there many independents that give great prices

[@LawnAmateur]

@pit4955 I rather do it myself but of that's what you prefer that's perfectly fine for you

[@markhousman8447]

I don't know, watch this guys channel, he gets it done on the cheap and his results speak for themselves. Been following his advice for a couple of years now and my lawn is looking almost as good as his.

[@HiSayIt]

You know, I used annual ryegrass and it's not for home lawn. In my opinion, annual ryegrass is used for farm lands. It's a rough grass and as the name says, annual only one season from my experience Thank God. I had to dig out the annual rye. Do you still want to use it not in the lawn but by the roadside? Grass seeds do matter. You tell me how that annual ryegrass looks after it sprouts.