I got Caught taking Black Dirt and he was PISSED!

I was doing a video on how to seed a yard and "Borrowed" some black dirt off the farm. I guess that was a mistake....uh-oh here comes trouble.
Link to Jobber: www.getjobber.com/stangenadek

[@danielmoore6507]

When Stan talks about Penetration and then says you can have 4 to 8 inches, but preferably 8, you know it's gonna be a good video🤣

[@Dirtmonkey]

HAHAHA

[@DakinRinone]

Lmfao

[@CZAnthonyX]

Good evening Stan! Hope you are doing great on this beautiful Friday! Keeo up the great work! I hope you have a fantastic weekend! Happy to have a long video to watch! I love this stuff!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Hope you enjoyed the vid man! I had a pretty chill weekend myself. Have a good one and God Bless 👊

[@davidp2of3]

Stanley, thank you for sharing your experience with us all

[@Dirtmonkey]

Any time, thank you for tagging along

[@justinotten6673]

Hey just a helpful hint. A piece of chain link fence, a 2x4 and a small tractor makes a great seed drag to handle bigger spots to roll the seed in. Good stuff Stan.

[@rolandvalleyremodel6018]

I got family like that to. Gotta love our family. Lol Nice finishing work on the lawn. Can't wait to see it growing in all the upcoming content.

[@andysukosd8177]

Another great video Stan, love watching. Very educational, Thank you !

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Andy you da man

[@grbggaming6885]

Love these videos as I plan on starting my own landscape/hardscape company after working for another company building up my skillset, and every little bit of knowledge helps!

[@johnme7049]

So much good info, thanks Stanley. You da best. God Bless you and the family.

[@Dirtmonkey]

You are very welcome, thanks bud and you too

[@thebeans804]

You and Uncle Tom cracked me up. I love the yard videos. Digging in the dirt is so relaxing. I would love to see a video of your greenhouse at home. The sound of the raking was lulling me to sleep. Have a great Memorial Day weekend. 🇺🇸🗽🙏

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for the support buddy

[@michelpicton8357]

Almost an hour of content!! Awesome Stan!! Thanks!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Enjoy 😁

[@billhull6842]

Wow. Great video Stan. Perfect timing also. In the May 24th email, I was asking you questions about reseeding a back yard. I went to the local nursery and got more info about how to reseed. I haven't quoted the job yet. I need to remove the pool and the carpet, and a property clean up and see what I am dealing with before I can quote that part of the yard. A lot of good information. I will know more about reseeding the backyard next week. Let me know your upcoming schedule so I can plan to do the reseeding and watch you do the work properly for me. lol

[@Dirtmonkey]

😂 "Let me know your upcoming schedule so I can plan to do the reseeding and watch you do the work properly for me. lol'. good try bill.😂

[@cbeserra]

I’m amazed at your ability to back up a trailer down a long road, on camera, no mistakes! Nice dirt!

[@timmoline2190]

That new mic stuff your doing is slick bud! Love seeing how you always make your channel better

[@Dirtmonkey]

I'm trying! Hard to keep up with all the new technology these days 😅

[@richardmedina1201]

Hey that was such a great video thank you for being so Pacific and sharing your ideas and techniques with everyone big thumbs-up great video keep making more

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for caring Richard!

[@michaeldalton5919]

Love the content! Awesome seeing you with Victory outdoor services.

[@cindysullivan4265]

UNCLE TOM IS THE BEST! MY FOLKS HAVE PAST, AND IT IS SO REFRESHING TO HEAR THE OLD DOGS BARK!!! ALL THE BEST! KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING! BE SAFE! Don

[@gerardsirrine9370]

loved the video took me back to when I was a kid putting in my uncle lawn after he built his house on our old pasture was 2 and a half acres only thing now is has to be limed every year because of all the pine trees other than that it grows like hay

[@Dirtmonkey]

👍😃

[@tonynewton7902]

Nice one Stan. Love the longer videos. 👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Dirtmonkey]

Stoked to hear that 👊

[@sherylhumberger5417]

You explained the process very well. 👍

[@andrewporter3393]

Awesome job stan. Looking forward to future videos with an update on how it's growing.

[@Dirtmonkey]

I'll keep y'all updated for sure. Thanks for bein here

[@rodrigogarcia354]

Grass master class! Really good info... On point

[@Dirtmonkey]

Happy to help 🤘

[@paedahe4975]

Stan, love your channel. Your one smart guy. 👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you! It's not rocket science hahah but I'm just trying to share what I've learned over the years 😁

[@marm842]

Got to love a uncle who loves you enough .to scold you 😂😂👍😊

[@chrimony]

Even though Stan did all the work of getting that compost pile together in the first place...

[@3xceIIent]

@@chrimony But his tomatoes!

[@chrimony]

@@3xceIIent Well, garden tomatoes are pretty awesome...

[@Dirtmonkey]

Only in the condescending tone can I hear the subtle yet powerful hints of love..😂

[@Darenator1]

My first house owned I was in my mid 20's. (1992) Clay soil. I brought in a dump truck of compost. Then put sod down. It grew real fast For two years You could pull on the grass and it would lift up, but all the seams had grown together so it was like lifting up the center of a big carpet.

[@charlesahon]

Looks good Stan. Thanks for the tips.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Of course 😊

[@fredpayne7581]

Hey Stan, thank you for the great explanation on soil types for a better lawn, helps big time for the guys that just don't know and rely on people who are not always doing what's best for us but best for their bank accounts instead, thank you brother

[@Dirtmonkey]

Totally feel that..seems like that's most of the world too. I'm out here for honesty 👍 Good luck on the lawn

[@LindenRanch]

Two major pieces of equipment, conveyor trailer and roto bucket. Very cool

[@jamesmcfadden5214]

Looks like that trailers doing pretty well for you. Its really cool to see in action. Dont get to see much stuff like this doing residential construction.

[@mommagoody4]

LOVE YOUR UNCLE yall have a hysterical relationship! Wish this video would've been out 3 yrs ago when we were planting an area for our soccer club!!! I pain 400 for grass seed for an area that was waaaayyyyy smaller than what you planted 😢 unfortunately 2019 was the last year we were able to have that area 😢 brings me great sadness that our town does not have an actual designated area for our soccer players :-( our high school has to use the same field as the football teams practice field and since track and field is during the same time as soccer when there is a meet t/f at home discus and shot put uses the same field. Talk about breaking an ankle!! Unfortunately I hate the town we live in because their priorities are all out of wack :-( love your video keep up the amazing work you do and God Bless

[@Dirtmonkey]

My daughter played soccer all her life and had the same problem in high school, their field would be so messed up from the football players when they had a home game. They also had to travel to their middle school for home games cause that was the only place where the field was..then when she graduates they put in a brand new soccer field at the HS. Of course 🙃

[@mommagoody4]

@@Dirtmonkey well at least your town finally put in a designated field for soccer. I have put in so many stinking requests it's disgusting!!! They have been "building " softball/baseball field for over 4 yrs. They started with the concessions stand and bathrooms then ran out of money. Soooo ignorant. All they had to do was put the field in add some Porta potties and put up a makeshift concessions stand until they had the money but nooooo ignorance got the best of them! Ugh I really hate the town we live ins board! Love your channel so much it is so satisfying watching what you do lol 😆 God Bless and keep up the amazing work

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

Maaaan what a beautiful property. Private lake, surrounded by trees for privacy, lots of space. That's the dream

[@gunfisher4661]

That is one pretty slick work saving trailer.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Heck yeah

[@flapjackson6077]

Lmao! Crusty old buzzard, that Uncle Tom! Love him! You’re explanation of the importance of not stratifying is spot on! I was a noob 17 years ago when I started using equipment to clear my 1.4 acres and establish a lawn. I did research out the wazoo and discovered the importance of blending top soil with clay. I used a bobcat with a 7’ wide harley rake attachment to incorporate 100 tons of top soil with the clay, then another 100 tons of topsoil on top. I ended up with about 4 inches of top soil on top of a blend of soil and clay. Used a Penn State seed blend, but with some Creeping Red fescue added to the shady areas. All these years later, I haven’t had to reseed or fertilize, except for a once a year spring fertilization by a local lawn service. I mow to 3 inches, mowing a different pattern each time (verticle one week, then horizontal, then diagonal each way). I let the clipping’s break down, and drag a 6’ land scape rake across the yard every fall to de thatch and scarify. My yard looks great. Not perfect, but my neighbors have commented that I have a nice looking lawn. I figure if the neighbors like it, it’s good enough. At least they ain’t complaining! 😉 Once a lawn is established, I think mowing to 3 inches is the key to a healthy lawn. It makes the roots go deeper (hence the reason for blending soil and clay or sand), it handles hot and dry conditions better than shorter mown grass, and it looks more smooth, masks the imperfections in terrain.

[@triplehfarmsllc7348]

Stan the biggest tip and trick is you can’t be lazy and you gotta be willing too get alittle dirty and sweaty 😂 but your channel really show what kinda person as well as a boss and a lot like myself as far as working and all. I have a grading company and do some finish grading and landscaping but I don’t throw it all off in my employees and wouldn’t ask them to do something I would do but if it’s dangerous I’ll go do it and just have them watch.. put your channel really shows your work ethic and how hard you want it if that makes sense. I can really tell that on a job site you literally will get off a machine and do manual labor and probably out work your employees doing it. But it’s a good thing and it shows your guys and girls if you have any females that work with you that you care and you don’t throw the hard stuff off on just them.. I can’t stand a company owner who does get out and work or just sets around and watches or only set in a machine vs grabbing a rake or shovel and helping. I just don’t really care for that kinda boss or person. I’ve always told everyone even my family I’ll never be that kinda person or boss I’ll get out there and labor and get sweaty and dirty until I can’t walk or move or I’ll just sell everything and hang it up before that day comes… but Stan your a good guy and an awesome businessman and boss. And anyone say well he might get struck blah blah blah that’s part of it your business is your pride and joy and literally like your child and you take pride in it and you want it too be the best and be as perfect and do the best and most perfect job every time even on the days you don’t feel good and are sick. Being strict just shows how much you care and want too check a person too succeed in everything they do.. sorry for the long comment but for some reason watching this video it just hit me like a ton of bricks watching you work and listening too you talk.. stay safe really enjoy the content I can’t watch it as regularly as I want but when I get the chance I try to catch up past 2 months if be swamped so I’ve got a ton too catch up on haha

[@Dirtmonkey]

PLUS a good hard days work keeps you in shape.😃👍

[@bradolsen8629]

Stanley I can only assume that you are going to show us the progression of this lawn as it grows please do that I will certainly be curious myself👍👍👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

You got it

[@crazzyhellman1330]

Love and respect for what you do 👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

Appreciate ya!!

[@robertvannicolo4435]

Stan throw it and it will grow fall best time to seed if possible. I actually like to throw seed down just before it snows have had great results the following spring. As for the back-racking I use back side of the spring rake has a tendency not to brig debris to the surface.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Good idea

[@crabmansteve6844]

I tilled my yard several times for weeks after doing a soil correction, before I planted grass. I mean deep too. Luckily I didn't have to truck in any good soil, I just had to move some good dirt from the front and clay soil in the back and mix it up with the tiller. Nice lush yard now, but it is neither easy or quick. I only got it cheap because I did my own labor and didn't have to buy soil.

[@stanhensley3082]

Bet your Uncle can grow some great Tomatoes 🍅 😋. Got to like that live-bottom trailer. Careful about too cheap of grass seed. Watch the germination and percent of weed seed. This darn cold 🥶 weather is making my grass not as green as I would like. We need some good old growing weather for all the plants 🪴 this spring, My farm friends are hoping for warmer weather too. You sure can run a mean rake Stan. Thanks 😊.

[@Dirtmonkey]

I feel this. We lost like a whole month of warm weather in April, it snowed and just poured down rain. It's just now starting to warm up again and it's already basically June 😡

[@ikecostner1]

Yo Stan long time viewer 👍 you the man

[@Dirtmonkey]

Appreciate ya 🙏👊

[@john.h.richards1]

Hello Stan. It's good to see that you are not a pain in the grass. 😁 Your closing remark made me want to save the feline... yes there is more than one way to skin the cat, but that's not what you are after, unless you really hate cats. What you are after is, and I quote... There is more than one way to kill fleas than to skin the cat. Really enjoy your videos especially the showing new stuff and putting equipment through the DMT... Dirt Monkey Test. If they can survive that in the real world they should last a real long time. God bless you and go get'em. Have a safe memorial weekend!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Hahah couldn't have said it better myself! Thanks you and God Bless 👍

[@volvtech7773]

Craziest part I just watched those two farm ASV clean up videos yesterday

[@flightographist]

I usually use the same hand spreader and the same rake. wicked cool trailer.

[@Adamwood21212]

Awesome video Stan! This will help my lawn installation processes a lot, especially when I get my new hydra bucket. Super good info, Have a nice Memorial Day weekend!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Happy to help brotha!

[@kendallricker9633]

If nothing else, impressive backing skills.

[@francoisnoth6349]

Great work ! Your channel is very interesting. Greetings from Switzerland.

[@michaelmaker8169]

Thanks for the lesson. Helping with maximizing our yield and knowledge. How much soil do you need over the tree roots?

[@Dirtmonkey]

Just enough to keep em buried but not to deep

[@ipod24gaming79]

Good Evening Stan. Perfectly done and explained!! Have a great weekend and Memorial Day!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks bud and you too

[@DakinRinone]

We all got that one uncle lol, yah gotta love em.

[@Brindle_Boxer]

This is a very helpful video for newbs like myself. 👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

Happy to help ya newb self 😉👊

[@scubatrucker6806]

That's a cool freakin dump trailer .💪💪😎😎

[@Dirtmonkey]

You betcha 😁

[@treefrog2299]

Yeah we at all of us hanging out with the bees we have too many people and he's in like it cuz we over thousands of us maybe to 20 of them but you got a good job going on there that's good that looks good Stan

[@Dirtmonkey]

just don't get stung

[@jamesmorgan6782]

Excellent video love the uncle scene was hilarious 🤣. Seriously I really, really love your trailer please share info about that trailer and location where I might purchase one.Your explanations on the soil was excellent very valuable information, thanks for your expertise in this area.

[@Dirtmonkey]

I did a video called the crazy live bottom trailer- that video does a thorough breakdown on this trailer

[@brian2359]

Spring rake upside down works awesome as well!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Great tip

[@Jacked97Ram]

I enjoy all of your videos. How about a video on your ram work trucks? Ya maybe my name gives it away haha

[@shoutingatclouds6841]

LOL Uncle Tom thought you were Clean jumping his black gold 🚜

[@PWN_Nation]

Any experience with caliche like we have here in AZ? Literally like concrete at 3" down. I just usually taste-test the soil to check what it needs...😆 Also, we have a big push here for artificial turf...what should we look for when spec'ing out a job (sub-base, base, turf type, amendments and additives, sands, drainage, etc)?

[@christophergiddens8996]

Another great video.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks man glad ya enjoyed

[@treefrog2299]

Hey Stan I find a big long pole that was a pipe and I found some of those steel rakes and I corporate them on the pole and I laid on the ground and then I pull it and it does all the raking towards me but then you got to pick back up drop it again and do it again in areas all right try that

[@Dirtmonkey]

Sounds like you have a mega rake

[@kscray]

Stan great video the tracks look good groved on the T180. The real question is did it make a difference with traction?

[@chrisforthy]

I didn’t realize you bought one of those trailers. Man those are cool.

[@jorgemrivera5973]

Man, how much i wish be there I really miss the smell of this yard is going to look DA' SHOW!!!!!!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

🙏 Thank you sir

[@themintlord4744]

What he did with the hydrobucket can also be done with a tiller, either one you walk behind or one on a tractor.

[@Dirtmonkey]

agreed

[@RichBshine1972]

Thank you Stan I live in North Carolina and the soil is full of clay I want to attempt to grow grass in my backyard maybe rye grass

[@Dirtmonkey]

Hope it helps!

[@tokesalotta1521]

I think the four inch thing started from needing to clear at least four inches of dirt to get rid of different weeds seeds. Maybe people then thought that meant to replace with four inches of soil

[@TheMightyDR84]

I dunno man i think maybe you been smokin too much 🎄

[@nicklockwood3792]

that trailer is pretty sweet.

[@andyt4632]

Great video 👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks man!

[@ryannellis8823]

Awesome how to video!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Hope it helps!

[@kathleenegan8660]

I'm thinking about transforming a portion of my lawn into white clover. I live in Florida in central portion on the East Coast so I have sandy soil lots of hot days lots of sun and wondering if this is the type of ground cover grass I can cultivate here. I have trees and shade! Very few open to the sun site.

[@wrthrash]

So funny, I sure miss my uncle Pat

[@Ty-bz7zx]

You gotta humor the old guys, We have a different world view and are VERY set in our ways =)) Beautiful logical redirection and handling of the "grumpy" Uncle. Much respect.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Haha yep. Thanks for the support

[@fordmanfinis]

Man when that trailer was squeaking I thought my disc cutter or tractor was breaking. I'm cutting in the dark with the radio blasting vids.

[@Dirtmonkey]

😂👍 sounds like a good evening there

[@pernoy]

Thanks for sharing this..

[@Dirtmonkey]

No prob 👍

[@natielou143]

This episode was so Stan! I feel like taking a long trip and going a long way with you so here is my comment and 👍 like. You asked: Yes you should let your crews use the trailer. Stop being a trailer queen Stan. JK When seeding I like to also ask God to cause the seed to grow and bless the work of my hands. Thanks for leaving all of the footage of you hand raking. That was some of the most enjoyable content I’ve seen. Watching you work was a real treat. Much Love, NJ

[@Dirtmonkey]

Love it. Thanks for being here! God Bless

[@joeygagne5293]

I always learn from watching your videos

[@AlexeiTetenov]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for watching 😉

[@campkohler9131]

Is there a small rototiller type device with a hopper on top for the black dirt that the homeowner can use to amend miserable patches of bare clay? I think I could rake all day long by hand and not do any good.

[@corym.3580]

I like that you don't like to turn lawns into addicts. I like to aerate in the fall and top dress with biosolids compost, the soil is alive after a treatment and turns the darkest green. 5 and 6 step treatments just run your lawn into junkies for fert.

[@Dirtmonkey]

"5 and 6 step treatments just run your lawn into junkies for fert.' agreed and go way to put it.

[@corym.3580]

@@Dirtmonkey it was supposed to be turn not run, I need to pay better attention.

[@robsdeviceunknown]

Man I seen that Cast 33T you have and thought WOW that's perfect for my business. So I looked it up. 50K? Ouch. back to looking at offroad loaders.

[@Dirtmonkey]

I thought the same thing but that Cast mini loader. to expensive. but it has become on of my 5 favorite pieces of equipment for all time. we use that more on a day to day basis than even my skids.

[@luismontoya9977]

Hey Stan for comercial jobs we use a chains with two guys holding each end and drag it across or sometimes attach a section of chain link fence and drag it along with an ATV. What are you thoughts about that process??

[@Dirtmonkey]

That works great as well. I have done something similiar with my ATV and a chunk of fence

[@bubba4491]

Keep up the good work

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks I'll try 😁

[@crowleypeterj]

can I use a garden tiller to incorporate the soil and organic material for a hard clay soil?

[@marm842]

I have simplicity legacy garden tractor with rotor tiller on back .I have done just what you explained here many times.for folks works great I can set depth I want to till down on it too 👍😊

[@Dirtmonkey]

Nice glad to hear it's working out for ya!

[@Boomhauer333]

Dammit Stan, next time bring your Uncle a 6 pack of Pissweiser to calm his nerves a little bit 🤣 But if he like something stronger I can send him a bottle of Śliwowica, 75% should chill him out, lol.

[@Onhereforfun85nodrama]

I have a septic system and my leech lines seam to always need soil on them every couple of years to flatten it back out. I was wondering if instead of putting just black dirt in can I do a 50 50 mix of masonry sand and black dirt

[@Dirtmonkey]

You can do a sand black dirt mix yep

[@garlenseong38]

Keep up the good work. Uncle tom is hiliarious!!!

[@sandy-rr1by]

I have a 35 year old pin oak in clay soi,, soggy when it rains. tree has never faded at all but looking top heavy like it needs some trimming/shaping up, I would like it shortened a little. Has been dropping limbs with no warning, I read that pin oak self prunes. Some roots are slightly bare in a few places. I want to add soil around outer edge of tree to level it up and to put flowers, but daughter says will kill the tree. WHAT SAY YOU??? reply appreciated, Thanks!

[@mattbowser5274]

Nothing fancy that's about as fancy as u get

[@Dirtmonkey]

Just trying to do a good job

[@Mgod06069]

I'd advise people that's not a perfect way to bed the seed I was taught in landscape class you use the back side of the spring rake and rake it in one motion up a line and down or bak and forth but never rake like your doing leaves

[@Dirtmonkey]

I used to do it that way. but found that it doesn't matter. the grass will grow the same either side of the rake you use.😉👍. Justr experience talking though

[@Mgod06069]

@@Dirtmonkey oh I gotcha.. I really love the videos and content it's very informative for all parties homeowners or professionals trying to get into the excavation side of the business keep up the great content 👍🏻

[@Quarry4x4]

Some great content

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad ya like it

[@yardvarkslawncare7866]

Do you recommend hydra bucket over a heavy duty Harley rake ? If not which harley rake do you recommend? Thanks! We use a vermeer 925 mini skid steer

[@Dirtmonkey]

hydra bucket or harley rake do the same thing. Just make sure it gets everything mixed together well.

[@bigd6693]

You should use a starter fertilizer to get a good root going so the grass really take a good hold a 10_6-4 is a good or a 10 10 10

[@michaelmaker8169]

When you bedded that do you use the rake upside down? Or combination of both ?

[@Dirtmonkey]

The normal way unless I had a big chunk of ground that needed to get the back side of the rake.

[@Boomhauer333]

Stanley quote of the day: the deeper you can go, up to 8" is probably ideal. Me: that's what SHE said.

[@RobCalhounPGH]

4:25 "In an area like this..." You're looking at the tree and thinking shade is what's killing the grass around it. I'm wondering what kind of tree it is. That might not be the case. The walnut family produces a natural herbicide called juglone. It prevents any competition for resources within the reach of the tree. The black walnut produces the highest concentration of this.

[@tonydelk8372]

Beaver Oklahoma has a cow chip throwing contest every year lol

[@cornboy3]

What other options do we have besides a hydro bucket and a rake for pulverizing and mixing the soil?

[@jasonstebbins1718]

You can use a tiller and rake. Works good.

[@Dirtmonkey]

A tiller will do the same thing

[@paulnelson9907]

Seed types Blue Grass, Fescue Grass ( short and tall), Rye Grass (annual and perennial), Blue grass, non-varietals and varietal or patented. Patented blue grasses are going to cost more, Same with fescues and rye grasses. Fescues have both tall and short types, some are better in sun light than shade, blue grasses are cool season grasses. Blue grasses don't take high traffic with out a lot of work, but are the prettiest IMHO. Fescues and rye grasses take higher traffic when mixed with blue grass. Seed rates are different too, with blue grass being the lowest pounds per acre and fescue being the highest, this is due to seed size and how the grasses propagate. Blue grasses by rhizomes plus very small seed sizes and rye grasses and fescues are more by plant count as the higher seed count and weight per acre. Now were I come from clay + sand = brick so I go by compost plus sand and clay mixed, even going to clay and compost tilled to 12" deep. I have worked on many Federal, State and VA job sites. The best equipment to install seed is with a Brillion seeder it actually meters the seed to install it 1/4" into the ground and then compacts or firms up the soil with a cultipacter in one operation. Other methods have a higher loss rates, Brillion is used by all sod farms in the Midwest and northern climes, in the south it's about 50% Brillion and 50% broadcast. Next I would recommend a blanket on your slopes a good wood fiber blanket I prefer over straw blanket as too many places sell cheap straw blankets that are not biodegradable like S-75 , A straw blanket such as S-75 BN will work, I hate the non BN types as the plastic netting needs to be taken up after the grass starts coming up other wise it get in the mowers.

[@Dirtmonkey]

spot on amazing info. Thank you🙏

[@ruthannjones5873]

You, obviously, have equipment that can speed up the process. The soil can also be improved by cover cropping as well. Turnip, radishes and such will penetrate the harder soils. Nitrogen fixers will store nitrogen in their root will will then be released when the roots decompose. Leafs and stalks will decompose into that black compost mulch. It'll take longer, but for someone without access to equipment like yours, it's still possible.

[@ingcampthree4523]

How do you feel about rolling after seeding?

[@handyscapersllc]

I flip the spring rake upside-down and walk back and forth, using a decent amount of pressure on the rake handle, no raking motion. Cause I don't want to drag the seed like you do when raking leaves or grass. I just want to cover the seed. This is the way I was taught, what's your thoughts Stan? Other than that I been doing everything else the same, even mixing seed.

[@craigclark8655]

I also turn the rake over to bed the seed. An old landscaper once taught me there are 2 sides to a rake. 🤣 And both sides come in handy. Great job explaining exactly how to plant grass Stan!

[@Dirtmonkey]

I used to flip them upside down as well but now only do it to knock down big chunks. The grass doesn't care which side you use just as long as it gets bedded down.