How to Plant a yard and grass seed like a pro - Grow a new lawn, overseeding, yard & sod care tips

How to plant a new lawn, grow grass seed, overseed an existing lawn Repair bare spots, sod care tips, lawn & yard care, seeding a new lawn More info here:
Heres the best prices on Some of my favorite Amazon tools:
Dewalt concrete saw: amzn.to/2FsxsNE
Fiskars axe: amzn.to/2DIsieP
Gear wrench Speaker: amzn.to/2Lbhl6l
Makita Power shaft Multitool: amzn.to/2DroIo... strap: amzn.to/2KoEAth
Milwaukee heated coat: amzn.to/2r164fr
10% off Kujo shoes here: www.kujoyardwea...
Diablo Metal cutting blade: amzn.to/2Kan8bE
ISO tunes
ISOtunesAudio.com?rfsn=1826204.613aa5
Milwaukeetools Air Compressor amzn.to/2EfYCoP
Winter equipment-Best cutting edge ever:
winterequipment...
Igloo trailmate: amzn.to/2UBVYPW
Ego snow blower: amzn.to/2C62ya4
Crescent wrench pass through socket set: amzn.to/2EjfLh8
Milwaukeetool packout: amzn.to/2EfXhy8
Striker trilight: amzn.to/2Pxehln
Bosch impact set: amzn.to/2LdNb28
3m work tunes: amzn.to/2Ee9t2w
Makita Chainsaw: amzn.to/2PyDEmU
Dewalt mitre saw: amzn.to/2QMndrU

[@liliyanissen8735]

I love it when all the information I need is condensed in 3min or less. Thank you!

[@daly4129]

Me too, that’s why I clicked on this video first to watch.

[@EmiliaLanders]

Literally why i clicked this!

[@gregjones3660]

You’re welcome

[@pacolaguna6217]

Thats what she said. !! He said!!!

[@tyrionlancaster5610]

Rolling around in dirt to help us better understand spreading seed. Got my 👍.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Tyrion !!

[@aramwatters]

.......... I like this guy. Holy smokes thanks for all the likes everyone!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you Donki!

[@waynelawson1235]

I second that!

[@stephanienoel9661]

Me too!

[@XavierGM503]

Thats what she said!

[@fia8079]

Have you asked him to marry you ? You better hurry you'll lose the love of your life.

[@bibble4135]

Woah those foxes are beautiful!

[@Dirtmonkey]

They are, thanks for watching GM!

[@spicyshizz2850]

BIBBLE wait u can have a fox

[@countertopsmore5664]

Simply the facts. Wish more guys were this informational this quickly!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Paul, appreciate that !

[@kylelove927]

Fully agree!

[@emilysbs]

Seriously. If he ever wanted a new career I think he’d be a phenomenal KZbin video director. If such a thing exists. He is extremely witty and creative with how he edited this together and how he filmed the parts and slipping in little jokes (that’s what she said). I loved it

[@heyboy33333]

YES!! Most videos are 10 min. of dribble then you get the 4-5 minutes of the information you really need. this one gets to the point and stays there. Well done!!

[@nathanielruss7657]

Can you just spread the grass seed on the surface of the soil? Or do you need to punch holes all through the soil to drop the seed into?

[@danielalexandroarevalo8087]

When I heard the: "that's what she said" part, I immediately pressed the like button. This guy is full of wisdom and knowledge, thank you grass sensei.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Grass sensei 😂

[@tadsgirl]

This is the best seeding video on YT. Quick, easy, no nonsense and cute foxes. The white one's face is precious.

[@MrSeatbelt]

why did i watch this, i dont even own a lawn.

[@theboos5852]

Because you’re bored

[@VonArchive510]

Because you're not in your 30s

[@TexasEmperor]

Because you're about to own a lawn.

[@andromedaiscoming185]

@@VonArchive510on point, I'm 30 and just learning how to do this for my first yard.

[@VonArchive510]

@@andromedaiscoming185 congrats to your first yard! 👊😎👍

[@mandyb424]

Thank you so much for helping redo my Dad's front yard. He loves his yard but he turned 81 today so he doesn't get to tend to it like he used to. Thank you so much for teaching me and being a key to his 81 birthday present ❤🙏 I am redoing his whole front yard can't wait for him to see it!

[@DarthTwilight]

Those are some pretty foxes. Also, this is useful for me, as I'm used to dealing with the pro side of this. I did aeration, overseeding, and broadleaf/sedge control, and everyone always wanted to go suuuuuper heavy on the overseed, and then were surprised that it didn't pan out.

[@joshualathamjl]

Solid content. I don’t usually like or comment but this was fast, simple and entertaining. Perfect 👍

[@donqledon7640]

This man is a good instructor. There’s no way you can’t be engaged in this video👍

[@christinasornbutnark1208]

Thanks dude growing my first lawn in my first house this weekend.

[@mibilly9933]

How did it turn out?

[@tunameltzzzz3621]

By far the best diy video I’ve watched on KZbin. Quick. Informative. Witty. Well done, sir!

[@yazzk782]

I never thought I’d enjoy a how-to plant yard video but I did...bravo sir! And thank you!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@todtalk3912]

This is a great little video honestly. To the point. I was finding it difficult to judge how much seed I needed, this did help me. You can take it many steps further than this obviously, soil tests and knowledge of drainage of ur soil amongst other things, this is great.

[@Charles-de9xt]

Ouff.. finally something simple without 17 products, a year-long work plan and expensive machinery to grow grass back simple and easy. Let's do that.. sit sip my drink and watch it grow.. Thank you, this is my type of do it yourself project..

[@patrickgroll2046]

This is awesome! In my experience a true seeded grass lawn has given me better results than sod. This will seem like a silly comment, but somehow a seeded lawn ends up looking more natural and lasts really well once it's got its act together. The magic move that I learned a couple years ago when planting grass onto blank loam was to use a mini-tiller to soften things up before planting, just before you seed it. That helps huuuuuuuuugely as far as the grass starting out! Once it's started out and got even small roots down, you're all set. The main things are then to give it a few minutes of water every day, and to go completely ballistic if you see stuff like dandelions happening ... they need to be exterminated with extreme prejudice!!!!! Trust me, the mini-tiller is solid gold

[@Dirtmonkey]

Really appreciate the comments Patrick and thanks for watching !

[@Pyxe_ZA]

I literally lol each time he ends with that dramatic jolt out of the frame😂. Anyway, great video, straight to the point without wasting 20 minutes of talking nonsense in a video that's only 5 minutes long

[@Dirtmonkey]

Appreciate that Peter, thank you !

[@jb1688]

My boy Stanley, your still helping me out all these years later..Thanks!!!

[@sykesoutdoorservices8382]

Just did my biggest job yet laying a load of seed for a customer, it was over an old chicken run area so plenty of natural fertiliser in the soil already thankfully 😁 Put in a nice little patio while I was there too. Thanks for the vids man, between you and a few other channels I watch you all inspired me to grow a pair and start my own business a couple months back.

[@michaelmactavish1728]

i used to use to disck and cultivate the lawn with a m8540 and used a grain seeder with a harrow on the back wich was handy and done nice job and quicker

[@Dirtmonkey]

Very cool!!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Good info Michael!

[@michaelmactavish1728]

yeah when the grain seeder wasnt in used it was handy for the land scaping job and saved money then buying a nother seeder wich was a handy smart using of a grain seeder wich saved thousands of dollars then buying another seeder wich was good

[@user-pq9up1jf2s]

I was so bored one day and I saw this legend in my recommended and I had to click it.

[@dantaylor2727]

“That’s what she said!” got me good.

[@jeffmalcolm9489]

Me too

[@cowabungadude1111]

I learned something and was entertained at the same time.

[@yowmemperor]

Good video. Also, noteworthy, for those of us that live below MN, best time to seed is fall, second best is spring, sprouts don't care much for heat (75*F+ just a shot from the hip guess). Also for bare spots, after seeding stir the dirt surface or put down 1/4" of peat moss for coverage. Reduces erosion and gets better seed to soil contact. Great vid stan!

[@2106904]

Is it still possible to see in the summer? Like 90+ degrees every day

[@magyarbluey8406]

That roll you did in 20 seconds was awesome

[@juansegundo5789]

I knew he was serious when you did the roll

[@producerk8247]

Like the cuts, edits, and the sound effects. Well done... with superb information too!

[@Dirtmonkey]

I really appreciate that, thank you!!

[@BurazSC2]

So much for the old phrase "as exciting as watching grass grow". This guy is PUMPED!

[@outdoorschick]

I could watch your videos every day 😂 I never thought my grass journey could be so funny!

[@k.dailey2379]

This video was so helpful...I know I'm gonna rock my new yard!!!! This guy is very informative and he knows his stuff too...never knew about shady or sunny grass seeds...I'm so loving this video!!

[@cateatfood6634]

Did you test your soil and add what was missing? I'm surprised he didn't say that.

[@LdyButterflyDMG]

Hilarious I'm pretty much it as far as figuring out what to do with what with my house of 5 years (plumbing, painting, yard, etc.). Just had a front concrete walkway and set of steps put in. When the contractor did this, the machine tore up the grass. As bad as that sounds, the house is old, the grass/yard is old, so it's a blessing in disguise for me to rake it out and put some seed down. And this video is not only fun to watch but I learned a lot. Thank you for breaking it down for us novices. I greatly appreciate it and will put this into action this week to repair my yard. Thank you! ;)

[@somethingclever38]

Maaaaaaan, I skimmed through four or five videos covering the same core principles but finished by watched this one without skipping and enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks!

[@everythingearthmoving6210]

Great tips! Best way ive seen it done was getting the lawn seed mixed in with the soil in a concrete mixer then spreading the mixture out. stops the birds eating the seed off the surface and mixes the seed evenly. plus germination was a lot quicker

[@Dirtmonkey]

Brilliant!!

[@shemikamcgee2860]

Hi so am I mixing the sunny seeds n shade seeds n lawn seeds together

[@jonburrows2684]

@@shemikamcgee2860 let us know how it works out

[@Hairy.Whodini]

.... Your mom eats seed off the surface.

[@jonburrows2684]

@@Hairy.Whodini im gonna bet the farm your one of those RACIST, immoral, god hating liberals showing us all your "values".

[@scorpion8179]

Came here to learn how to grow grass, left wanting a fox as a pet…

[@Nyc_wolfpack]

Gonna give thus a try. I'm a new home owner with little to no grass in my backyard and little sun to work with as I have about 19 trees back there

[@janinetaft]

We are leveling low spots on our 8 acres and every year we do more...It's not where we want it yet but the sand and compost mixture helps, we have 8 acres so keep around the house nice and slowly doing the other 5 acres! We watch your channel daily...We are in Chaska....I now am learning to run our bobcat, and use our Scag commercial mower, I do snow plowing and removal but my husband teaches me and I'm beginning....a newbie, but your videos motivate me to learn new things! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

[@pandamanda1280]

And the 4th thing: Get yourself two adorable fox puppers

[@stormof11]

Or an annoying German Shepherd

[@charlespk2008]

not from the wild either. did you see all the differences those 2 had from normal foxes? there bred for safety, not feral.

[@meganclose4418]

Mr and my brother like foxes

[@HTLTDI74]

Nice video sir, I enjoyed your humor as much as the information. I’m about to seed my first lawn this Wednesday. I’ll let you know how it goes in about a month or two. God bless you and your family.

[@Assassinsvsp]

So how did it go?

[@graffitihandstyles]

Once he rolled in the dirt at the beginning, I knew I was in the right place to be! Subbed! 🍻🇺🇸

[@UnitedCognitions]

I was sold after you said that's what she said... liked and subscribed. Thanks for the tips. I'll let you know how it goes!

[@Guap303]

I want to hang out with this guy, he's cool as hell!

[@lordsesshomaru9527]

Dude for real haha

[@alex45kicker]

I don't even Do yard Work or Construction but for some Reason I Enjoy watching your Content haha

[@rhinodesign]

The tip about overseeding sod in a shady area is gold served on a silver tray, thanks dirt man!!

[@jordanfraser4438]

thanks i'm a newbie landscaper doing a small 16 square feet of grass build for a client and appreciate the tips and humour.

[@shannonscott5788]

LOVE THE VIDEO AS I'M LEARNING THE GREEN THUMB BUT I LOVE THE BEUTIFUL FOX EVEN MORE. SO COOL

[@dino995]

yo i gots that red thumb

[@IconStature]

😂 good info and humor. Your exits off camera had me laughing.

[@knbd]

I’ve been searching on how to seed a big spot in my yard and this was the best description I have found. The only thing I’m going to do is use penn mulch wish me luck

[@erichogue7384]

Thank you. I'll be seeding a barren 9000ft^2 lawn here soon. This video just boosted my confidence.

[@cadotaurus]

omg dude great vid . helped me grow a great lawn because we had allot of shady spots , very informative and funny

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome ! Thank you so much

[@woody721]

“Spirit fingers.” Ha! That was funny.

[@JDMBOizz]

Ahhhh that Silver fox is beautiful reminds me of my silver fox Luna I had she passed away a few years ago :( most fun pet I have ever owned

[@IMOLDIN]

I've sent people from grow sure I spent a small fortune following them! Thank you for this!!! 🙏❤️

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you for watching !

[@Onelightoftheworld]

You're a hoot! Thank you for helping me today, and giving me a good laugh too!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks A.L. !

[@heatherkalisz2362]

Dude, you're hilarious. Thanks for the tips and a good laugh.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you & thanks for watching!

[@carltenney1057]

Thanks! Planting new grass on new dirt for a new house today with a friend :)

[@murderraven7770]

Hey Stanley, I am a new follower, but I am already putting a lot you have taught me into action! One thing I am doing is focusing on specialty services and not just mowing. I am about to do a job regrowing a guys yard!

[@1burself]

Great vid. Loads of info in a short period with a great, entertaining delivery! 😎

[@kristophersanes2290]

Very funny. Easy to watch, and great info. Keep up the good work.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Appreciate that Kristopher, thanks !

[@Parameshvara]

Nice. Knowledgeable. To the point. Humorous humor inserts. Under 4 minutes. Like a Rock song for your lawn right here. Much gratitude 👍

[@Parameshvara]

...and a couple of foxes to boot... Yeah. Two thumbs up

[@noeyedinity]

I knew I liked this guy as soon as he slimmed out the scene Blue Steele style. Can’t wait to get started. Thanks!

[@mistert780]

Just spread $300 worth of seed to overseed my lawn that is mostly weeds. I didn’t dig it up 4 inches. Religiously watering in the morning and night. I will report back with the results.

[@sapphirejan2040]

What were the results? @Mister T

[@nonmilavoda]

Mister T, don't leave us hanging like this

[@Ludwigvonweinershnitzle]

Mister t im anxiously awaiting the results

[@BackyardGarage1]

Mr. T…. Where you at!

[@KolaKoka-pz1vm]

Ground control to Major T. Please report. Over.

[@davidj.gallardo4553]

Stanley, sense is not common because if it was the world would be a happier place.... good advice, more is not better!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Very true David!

[@steveg9966]

Hahahaha! Every time you made a joke or I’m hearing a sound effect, it threw me off. I had to rewatch a few seconds back just to concentrate. Lol 🤣 Good advice and funny!

[@teresasullivan41]

this so helpful, I toil my yard because the grass was old and had bare spots everywhere plus I like this guy

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you Teresa and thanks for watching !

[@planetcoco1]

I'm in love with those foxes.

[@dbone7556]

How often do you need to water new grass seed? And does the seed need to sit on top of the soil or can it be mixed in? Thanks and great video!

[@jessel8833]

Search more of his videos. He gets into all of this & also how to install SOD right / wrong. You need to water 2-3 times a day to keep soil moist, but not puddling. People can over water their lawns, just as much as underwater. Don't make a swamp. And, yes, lightly rake in seed, so it get gently feathered down below top layer of soil for best results. However, you can literally just drop seed somewhere & have good chance of getting a ton of seed pop up. But, there's always better, most effective methods

[@pako123321]

2-3 times a day for about 5-10 each time after germination water it once for 20-30 mins a day

[@junesurfdog]

if only every video maker could get to the point like this guy

[@bobbierdz7501]

QUICK AND TO THE POINT - GUY KNOWS WHAT HE'S TALKING ABOUT

[@wayneessar7489]

My Grandfather in the prairies used to raise foxes in the depression! Your look full of good heath!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome!😃

[@fathertime5680]

Why raise foxes? What do they offer?

[@profitkits2640]

👍👍you just made my day 100%,more positive

[@Dirtmonkey]

That's awesome Paul, glad to hear it !

[@NottyGurlStyle]

We just got our first home with a yard and it’s patchy.. I want to learn the best way to fix the grass and I had no clue about different seeds😮 thank you!

[@katielynneysebaert7312]

I never comment on videos but this was fabulous! Not only did it help inform me how to help my lawn but I got random facts and puppies!

[@Dirtmonkey]

A little of everything ! Thanks so much for the comments !

[@LGraphicsMedia]

3:10 "spirit fingers!" hahaha 😂😂

[@moraleswarnold]

Open season movie: Eliot, “ eh heh your funny “. Great vid. Thank you.

[@dylanorian6354]

I really liked the white fox. 10/10 recommend this video.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks a lot Dylan !

[@keggersbrew168]

Impressive video with tons of info in a short time frame ! Bravo!!!

[@kjf322]

Video made me crack up, and was very helpful. Great work! Cool Foxes!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Kevin 😀👍

[@louisrich1371]

Definately helped me out. Peace

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome Louis, thanks for watching !

[@Pammy11J]

I was not expecting to laugh out loud during a grass growing video, but when you rolled in on the ground I cracked up. Great video, can’t wait to grow some grass!!!

[@rickcrossley9388]

Dude, I learned so much from this video. You are a very good teacher. Earned my subscribe lol.

[@darrylzufelt]

So if I understand this right, in order to loosen soil 4 inches deep I should get a tiller to up me do that? I am new at Planting Grass Seed. I bought Sun and Shade Mixture. We have allot of trees over and round our home. I am tired of a dirt yard, not to much on grass. We do have some big tree roots showing through the ground. Comments and helpful tips on my post would be greatly appreciated especially if they are before the weekend of March 3/4th 2018. :)

[@ericgolden2163]

look into verticutting

[@Draimen89]

I know your already planning it but going to say it anyways, please do a vid on your foxes/enclosure!

[@Dirtmonkey]

LOL- I might have to.

[@CATMANJess]

Thank you I'm doing my new lawn today with help from your video. Thank you

[@kathrynlu7272]

love the dirt roll. thanks for the great info. love your babies too. they're beautiful!

[@LifeVentures250]

lol..."that's what she said!" I say that a lot too!

[@jodiroxx]

What kind of pets do you own at the end of the video? They look like a hybrid fox and dog.

[@GrenadeApple3]

Theyre foxes

[@NeurodivergentMom]

Rolling in the dirt 😂was my fave part of this video sort from the good tips of course ❤

[@pragmat1k]

Bought my first house here in FL, lawn is a mess and has lots of sunny and shady areas. Backyard is almost all dirt and weeds. This'll be fun.

[@TheRealBurgNerd]

James Marino SAME. St Pete, Florida. Yard is literally sand

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

Good stuff stan.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks!

[@whistledawg7206]

Southern Style Lawn Care I

[@IMOLDIN]

Aaaaw you've foxes 🦊🤣❤️👏

[@outdoorguy845]

I have to say, that was one of the better videos I've watched

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome to hear, thanks a lot !

[@MatTheLesser]

Growing my grass from scratch never done this thank you I pray I can do this

[@freddyzamaripa3920]

"WHAT DOES THE FOX SAY!!?"

[@orellanaerick1]

I have a man crush on this guy...

[@SethSaavedra]

great video; love it even all these years later

[@johncunningham3843]

I know this video is almost three years old, but it gave me some good information. I have a customer that wants me to dethatch and aerate his lawn, but it is red dirt and hard as a rock. His sod died. I don't know how to tell him that he needs more than what he is asking me to do for him.

[@jorgeflores2029]

Cool foxes

[@Dirtmonkey]

👍

[@sold1million]

That what she said

[@Dirtmonkey]

LOL

[@bandzzzz6062]

Most helpful and best videos out of all the videos I’ve seen. Thank you so much!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Wow thanks so much! Happy to help too 👊

[@charlesrudolph4584]

Thank you for the important tip on sunny and shaded yards....those foxes are beautiful

[@Dirtmonkey]

Of course, thanks Charles 😀