How to Revive a BROWN LAWN in SPRING :: Cool Season Lawn Restoration

[@TheLawnCareNut]

You can apply flagship at the same time you apply your first pre-emergent - here is a fully updated lawn plan for cool season turf thelawncarenut.com/collections/digital/products/cool-season-turf-hybrid-organic-lawn-program#

[@cen21brokr]

Allyn, in Chicago, when do you reccomend starting to lightly rake? Now or late March? Best soil temp for Pre-Emergent? Thanks

[@milanjurich1526]

Flagship ok starting out in Spring in central OH? Thinking temp not warm enough for the Bionite to activate and need a synthetic. Appreciate your thoughts.

[@ShooterReadyStandBy]

Ordered da flagship for put down up here by dat Chicaga in Shorewood. Ground temp is 46 avg according to the YM app. Is flagship a good replacement for a 'step 1' if I'm also putting down Prodiamine?

[@milanjurich1526]

@@ShooterReadyStandBy I grew up in dat der Region in NW Indiana up by E Chicago. I'm still tinking dat da temp might be low for dat early Spring app, so I ask dat question.

[@wmf1595]

Allyn, is the updated guide available to previous purchaser's? I bought in Aril 2018 (to Blue Suit Media). My most recent update is from 2019.

[@gary4738]

I love the positive overview of lawn stress concerns. This country needs more of that. It’s grass and with a bit of care, it will grow!

[@stans5270]

Still have 18 inches of snow on my lawn. I'll need to circle back to this in 4 weeks.

[@MikeHaddadLawnAddictions]

Circle. Back. Love it

[@bensgarageandoutdoors6496]

Bummer we had been burried here in southern wisconsin but this last week have had over 12 inches of melt now the grass is showing cmon spring!!

[@alan30189]

You’ve been watching too many boring Biden press Secretary press conferences. 😂🤣

[@alan30189]

@@bensgarageandoutdoors6496 iI’s in the 60’s and 70’s here, in Georgia. Thought I’d rub it in a little bit. 😉 I’m from up north. 🤪

[@bucketofsteam9260]

Circle back + falling down pic... love it

[@ms.t.7319]

Yes!!! It's the beautiful scenery and the song at the end for me. 🖤

[@dambladez6114]

Your taste in music is top notch for these sunrise/sunsets. 🤌🥰🥰🥰

[@elleinn]

A touching inspirational speech I didn't expect from a lawn video. I love it!

[@candidopharm]

Thanks Allyn for practical advise, and you also have great taste in music.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

👍🤘

[@BUDS228]

Agree with everyone else, perfect timing! Almost my entire TTTF lawn is infected this year and I immediately went out and raked...albeit a little aggressive in some spots because it was so matted. It looks dead! Planning on pushing N at 50 degrees. Hope it makes it. Thank you sir.

[@HB4020]

I can’t even begin to thank you for this video. I’ve been asking in several lawn groups about this issue

[@TheLawnCareNut]

glad I could help!

[@mml1224]

been watching this guy on and off for years, he doesn't stop, eat sleep sh*ts lawns....nut, how about psycho? much luv brother! keep it up 4us bermuda sod pals

[@slowsti0535]

I was amazed at how much raking helped

[@appalachianturf814]

42k views in 48hrs! Al you're back! Ty again for everything.

[@TheCarCareNut]

This is a perfectly timed video! The snow finally melted here in Chicagoland and I was starting to freak out as snow mold is really bad this year for me! Thanks Allyn!

[@Duramaxjon]

Just the video I was hoping to see soon. 35 degree soil temp here in northern Illinois right now

[@TheLawnCareNut]

you are on your way up! won't be long now.

[@WeatherNut27]

Here too in CT near the coast. 30s soil. Wont be long b4 we're mowing though. Was waiting for a video like this.

[@Banzai51]

Just keep checking temp. Last year in SE Michigan I applied Pre-M on ~3/27 because we had a true early spring warm up.

[@willardhall531]

Northern Ohio.... thatch is bad can I dethatch now ground is 40 degrees out

[@timshrum4064]

Love when preacher Allyn comes out 👏🏻👏🏻

[@jds6014]

Think you just answered with our answering lol, feel better after watching this. Thanks for these great videos!

[@bluebellsy7036]

I have areas that looked like they were dug up and the dead grass put back on. So I now have a few bare spots. I did the light raking. Thank you.

[@bluebellsy7036]

Should I throw down some seeds? I'm in Canada. I have a mix of rye, fescue and bluegrass.

[@myfriendmurf]

Allyn, Thanks for your lessons. I've got zoysia and bermuda here in The Villages 50 miles north of Orlando. But, I watched and learned from this cool season grass class, as well. This weekend I was fortunate to throw down the Flagship on 5 properties and BINGO! we received a nice soft all-day rainfall. Timing is everything - LOL! I have learned soooooo much from your teachings. You rock!

[@kennethbinkley5305]

April Showers bring May Flowers!

[@xvrickhchips]

I lol'ed at that part

[@nebulonv6015]

this... is f'n GOLD INFORMATION. Thanks for all you Allyn!!

[@TheLawnCareNut]

You're welcome !

[@mattytaylor9320]

Great info as always! And perfect timing on the video!

[@gabrielgarcia8018]

I did have plenty of weeds growing through my lawn after winter. I raked my lawn to remove dead/loose material and I spread Scott’s weed and feed and watered in. Weeds are gone and St. Aug is growing back slowly but surely!

[@jacobbullon649]

Was not expecting the clip from Of Mice and Men 😂 thanks for the helpful tips

[@richardharwell]

Just ordered the 7-0-20 , 45 Lb. Bag . And a build a box Humic12, 0-0-2 Micro Green, 7-0-1 Green Start, & 9-0-1 Green Punch.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

thrower down!! success is within you! ha ha!

[@richardharwell]

@@TheLawnCareNut You should put that in a fortune cookie!!! Iol

[@TheKomar924]

Thanks for the tip Alan. Houston got snow for the 1st time in my lifetime that was on thr ground for more than 18 hrs....everything is dead!!!! Time to rake and pump some son!

[@kentfaver]

I was a young pup with my first lawn in Dallas in 1989 when it hit single digits three nights in a row. Devastation! I've migrated to East Texas, and it is looking rough here. It will come back quickly but some of the palms and tropicals may not.

[@neehooya]

Thank you Allyn, this was very informative! I listen and follow your schedule/advice. Cheers.

[@SuperDaveguitar]

Thanks for all the great advice, Allyn! Light raking and on getting started a bit late on preemergents.

[@ZekeMagnum]

did some raking today! 13c outside and perfect to start. took me 1h 30 min and collected a big plastic bag of crap

[@GaryGill786]

I love your channel I love you information.... you are the best .... love from Toronto

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Thank you !

[@m.p.2482]

Great vid as always. I'll be looking for the nitrogen when I go to the depot later today. The one thing you mentioned that I have to deal with every year are the voles!!!! They wreck so much havoc on my lawn that I have to use a mole/vole deterrent (don't know if I can mention the product here) to drive them out of my yard. The burrowing they do during their winter vacay in my yard leaves my lawn feeling like I'm going to fall through. I truly believe that's one of the main reasons I have such a hard time all season with my lawn. It takes a few weeks just for the soil to harden up. It's so stressed out at the beginning, I believe that's why it takes so long to green up and thrive. So, I thank you for the tips and for mentioning my arch nemesis this time of year.

[@ramibn1]

Thanks for the tips , yes no snow here and its warming up like spring up north... strange but yes i will rake my lawn again thank you for all the tips

[@traviscade3186]

Thank you! I have insane amount of vole/mouse damage this year. Was wondering how to combat it.

[@jamzach4]

Great analogy with the sunrise ! Makes perfect sense. I was a big fan of Carbon X. To bad they’re out of business. I’ll be picking up some Flagship for sure b

[@ericlancaster1006]

Should I apply liquid aeration before or after the 24-0-6 fertilizer? Also when would you suggest this for the Chicago suburbs? Early/mid April?

[@brianaw220]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you. Growing season for upstate NY will probably start next month. Question: is there any downside to leaving the dead matter after raking? I don't have a bagger for my mower and I'm wondering if there is a downside to leaving the rakings.

[@Infected_Miller]

It should be fine man to be honest, most people say that the clippings offer more nutrients for the grass but I'm not sure if that's true or not.

[@hughmohan3592]

Personally, I Power rake every year, 40 years and the results are terrific. I did try the light raking a few years 1st, but the results were not as good, so I followed up with the power raking. You need to get all the dead grass, leaves twigs off your lawn and stimulate your soil - light raking does not have the same positive results. In my opinion Power raking is the key. don't go down too deep, but lightly scratch the surface. The results pay off within 2 weeks after power raking.

[@shannon6007]

Awesome, about that time ( hopefully) Here in MN been 45 one day tomorrow 65... still snow on the ground, rain Wednesday melt all that snow, we will see what our yard looks like, thanks for the great info!

[@sarahclifford8000]

Snow melted in Boston and I see some snow mold! Just ordered - can't wait to get back at it!! Cheers!!

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Thrower down !

[@sarahclifford8000]

👌🏻 Should I do the pre-emergent before?

[@shainmitchell3677]

Whats up Allyn, great info as usual bro , perfect timing to put everyones worries at ease . Won't be long now !! Can't wait to see and hear the sprinklers!!

[@andykelly892]

Albany NY, finally got out this weekend and got my first rake in felt so good to get out there. Happy to see the YM site get the Lebanon Turf fert. Spoke to an old timer in my town with a beautiful lawn and he said he applys the Lebanon turf fert twice a year for the last 20 years and his lawn was 🔥. Also good to see a video filmed in the garage/ lawn vs the studio.

[@DonaldGeoffrey]

Lots of snow mold this year up in Wisconsin. Might do a full reno this spring to finally tackle a bunch of poa triv.

[@jacoblincoln324]

Tons of snow mold! It’s crazy how much I’ve seen so far in Wisco

[@IHITSEEDS]

Good ol Allyn Paul videos..no filler all business

[@bobhildebranski7034]

LCN-It’s like you stopped by my house and gave me an on-site diagnosis!! This is my first season dealing with both snow mold and voles-Spot On Remedies!!! Cheers!!!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@UnderATwilightSky]

I'm getting 2 feet of snow this weekend here in Colorado. But I cant wait to start with my Spring revival on my lawn. Gonna buy this flagship stuff, I've never used it before.

[@jjm6187]

If you need If anyone needs a pre-emergent fert. due to regularly fighting crabgrass, i've found The Andersons 21-3-8 Fertilizer with Barricade Herbicide works really well. Will get plenty of Nitrogen using it too.

[@dailydoseoflanguage5020]

Lawn care nut, rookie Lawn guy here. I have cool season grass that has lots of grub damage from last year. I did Scotts Halt on March 7th, then Scotts Step2 on March 24th. Sprayed the entire lawn(.5 acre) with Dithiopyr on Mar 27th. Dethatched the lawn April 3rd and now have lots of bare spots surrounded by 80% good thick green grass. What do you recommend next?(Rain likely in 2 days). I did not rake up the dethatch. Oh I aerated yesterday the entire lawn.

[@ciaranomalley919]

Brilliant Allyn! Just what me needed in the mitten! Never put much energy to raking now me will!! Thanks mate! Cheers

[@davegladys9820]

So true about the vile damage. Every time I rake it up you can already see new fresh blade growth beneath it. I actually give the vole damaged areas an extra week or so that the frost doesn’t damage the new blades. It’s almost like a blanket haha

[@TheLawnCareNut]

hoorah!

[@KentHenry8]

I had crazy voles just after buying my house. Those were irritating because they lived under our patio slab and I would see them while enjoying the spring weather.

[@LawnRight]

Hi Allyn good timely tips and also beneficial to us Brits over in the uk. Cheers!

[@kevinweithers1223]

Since you are not a fan of detaching, what are your thoughts on scarifying the lawn? Thanks and Cheers.

[@WillOakQuinPro]

Have the same question here

[@jjm6187]

Lastly, can i use a starter fertilizer instead of a high nitrogen fertilizer in the spring if i want to get some new seed spread to fill in while also greening up what i've got? I patched some large areas that were converted to grass in sept/oct and i'd like to get those filled in, but can wait until Sept again if that's what's overall best.

[@jblan84]

Love your videos! Keep up the great work!

[@andyrussell8510]

Allyn, This video inspired me to really get fired up about this up coming season. I have a newly seeded lawn from last September. This is my first spring with it. I’m going to push it like crazy!! Nitrogen here we come!

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Hoorah !!

[@TrueBlindGaming]

Thanks Alan. new house last october here in colorado, so first lawn season. was out yesterday looking at the ayrd and lawn. not quite warm here yet for pre-amergent, but tulips are starting to come up.

[@faamecanic1970]

Im in the Panhandle of FL...I just did a mow (1/4" lower than 4.5" I normally mow) on my St Aug. Used high lift blades and bagger to pick up dead stuff and leaves from Live Oaks. Noticed quite a bit a green after. Gonna throw down Sunniland 16-0-8 with Atarzine this week (did a Prodiamine heavy app in Nov so IM good). Still quite a bit of brown... you could say "Im a Slow Grower"... LOL

[@DevotedtoTruth]

Thank you, I needed this video!

[@TheLawnCareNut]

you're welcome! thank you for watching.

[@MIResident]

Great video LCN

[@TurfMechanic]

Excellent old school style video Allyn, always good info.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

thanks bro!

[@darrellshepherd4282]

Ok LCN!😊. I see you 👀 with the hip hop closing out the vid. Keep up the great work. We all appreciate you very much. God bless

[@b-rent4733]

bought some product to support the channel! Thanks LCN

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Thank you !

[@Mr1972Dean]

Thanks for the content. I put down my Scotts with haltz and in 45 days I will put it down again. When can grass seeds go down to thicken the lawn?

[@schaeferlawncarepropertyma4898]

I personally have never had an issue with voles on my property until my neighbor decided to not do any yard maintenance in the last few years. The voles seek shelter in all their leaves, sticks, moss and various other crap. I see the vole trails coming out of their property, onto mine and then returning. It is what it is.

[@scottterry4590]

Thanks 🙏 for the content.

[@computertechie2472]

Hello, just ordered your flagship and stress blend for the upcoming season.thanks for your helpful videos! 😀

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Thank you !

[@paulbaratta1566]

Can you use a lawn sweeper, pulled up for a light brush?

[@dougglenn4954]

April Showers Brings May Flowers...

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Perfect timing and great information as usual Allyn. 👍🏻👊🏼🔥💚

[@TheLawnCareNut]

thanks bro! time to get moving all across the country.

[@KevinPGA]

Thank you Allyn. I really needed this pep talk! 👍👍👍

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Spring is upon us, time to enjoy the mow again !!

[@anthonyleone5177]

Hi AL, just got your guide and it pointed me to this video. I have 2 acres of lawn so raking by hand is not an option. What are your suggestions? Thanks

[@dannyknapp515]

Excellent! Good ol fashion tine raking does wonders 💪

[@Grants_everyday_life]

I did have a question about mowing with a striper on. Is it bad to mow with a striper on all the time? Should I give the grass a break from the weight of the striper once in a while? The Yard Mastery app and products are amazing and I recommend them to everyone I know! Keep up the great work!

[@jonkiser2020]

Rotation on off off on off off

[@DS-zo8xs]

Looks like I will be raking this week since it will be in the high 50s!.

[@steveperry7600]

Thanks for the video. Can I over seed and use flagship at the same time?

[@Milo-nz5gf]

Spent the better part of two seasons trying to find a contractor to plug aerate my 2 acres. No luck - so I just let the voles have a party and in-turn they aerate my yard for FREE! I think I should patent this strategy...bawaaaaa :o)

[@nutsforjeeps1]

What's the best way to get a backyard going after a winter with dog damage. That would be a great video. Minor bare spots and some other damage.

[@oldtimedrumcorps]

some advise against early spring N as the roots need to grow rather than the tops . If you fertilized in the fall shouldnt one wait till later in the season to lightly fertilize to avoid excessive mowing the top growth . maybe a light 1/8 to 1'4 lb of liquid per 1k .?

[@compiticny1445]

Had the DW watch the video so hopefully, I won't be out there all week "fixing" the lawn. I do have a question for you and that is how do you feel about top dressing a lawn. We live in zone 6a and I have a new lawn so I know that there is not a lot of compost in the soil. Thanks

[@hammerglock42]

This was a perfect video, I’m brown moldy and a thousand branches on my lawn right now. Just started the raking yesterday but 25,000 Sq ft of lawn it’ll take me a few weekends. So pre-emergent next then Nitrogen correct? I’m in the northeast area.

[@MichaelRei99]

I had well over a foot of snow on my lawn for the entire month of February. At what point should I put down Aer8 ? Funny after your video was a commercial saying that you should dethatch in the Spring. We know better!!

[@MikeHaddadLawnAddictions]

Great Analogies in the video

[@TheLawnCareNut]

thank you Mike!

[@JonsDailyHustle]

Thanks for sharing this info...I've got to put in some work on my own yard this year

[@MsTonya417]

Ok,so , hypothetically I’ve lightly raked and put down some fert. What about the crabgrass killer? Am I still waiting for the 50 - 55 degree temps if the ground is approaching that milestone? Also,doesn’t the fert app make the crabgrass grow quicker? I hope I don’t stupid asking these questions that you’ve already answered. Love the tips and content

[@SnapperHeadUnlimited]

I have a fairly large yard that I can not rake by hand and that is very rough. Am I able to roll my lawn with a roller and then use a pull behind dethatcher but not add weight to keep it light to get the grass lifted and raked? Located in central Michigan.

[@spidusp]

For those with bigger lawns.if u tired of raking each year like me use back pack blower to lift that grass it does amazing job

[@davidcooper9743]

What I've already applied Milo, can I then go back and lay down Flagship to help grown out the winter damage? Not bad damage just seems to be struggling to green up.

[@scottmcgowan1091]

Do I put down the fertilizer first or the weed and clover killer first?

[@joemarchand8313]

If it's too wet to rake after the snow melts, hit it hard with a backpack blower asap. Dries it out that much quicker.

[@g0ldensample21]

I live in Houston, tx, and most of our yards have been decimated by the freeze we had. What do you recommend for St. Augustine grass? I took my mower down a notch or two, and have mowed twice while having all clippings for now. Do you recommend nitrogen bombing this grass as well? What is your position on using urea instead? Thanks Dave from Houston, TX.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

that video is coming this wednesday - you start with this for stress recovery thelawncarenut.com/collections/granular-fertilizer/products/7-0-20-stress-blend-with-bio-nite%E2%84%A2

[@MikeDamone]

Great video Allyn. Just curious what you have against Dethatching? It's basically just raking. Not sure what the difference is.

[@kingjohndavidsr9720]

Yup I agree with all of this 💯% Thanks for the focus on raking in the bad areas advice because there’s no way in the world I’m raking my entire front and backyard 🤣✌🏾

[@lawnpirate8850]

Any advantages to traditional raking vs using a backpack blower to stand grass up? I just spent the last couple hours blowing out my yard to unmatt and stand grass up? Who doesn't like waking up to a thorough blow job?

[@bbtank3000]

Thank you for addressing the vole damage! That's what I'm dealing with here in CT.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

yeah it looks really bad but it almost always recovers.

[@damonluvisi]

Hi Allyn, I got your lawn plan and have Pre-Emergant here in two days. I have a seriously neglected lawn from an owner that didn't live here and new construction for my house. I know you say don't do spring seeding. But I have a serious amount and mix of weeds. Should I use Tenacity with a fertilizer like Anderson and throw down seed. I am really looking for a fast recovery. Then hopefully next year not have to do any spring seeding. I truly believe I have an extreme situation this spring. I'm in East Central Jersey. The concern is that its so much the pre-emergent won't stop enough and if I put down flagship it may cause more of those weeds to come back.

[@dke0507]

Hi Allyn. Quick question, can I seed after that light rake and then put that fertilizer down? Thanks

[@michaelmaphis5594]

Do you have any tips on dealing with nimblewill in the northeast? Do you reccomend bombing lawn with nitrogen and dealing with it in the summer with tenacity?

[@lhanners6233]

Hi Al. I had a horrible problem with fescue clumps for the past 2 years so I finally sprayed the entire lawn and killed it all. Now I just have dead grass all over. I live in Columbus, OH. Do I just start throwing down more grass seed? Whats the plan for a new lawn?

[@remibalogun4415]

So when can one use Preemergent?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

when soil temps cross 50 heading to 55 is the time to apply.

[@mschwope]

Great Video, nice to see your lawn too!

[@seanannersnum1fan]

Should you aerate before applying the pre emergents and fertilizer in the spring?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

No I do not recommend it.