SUPER EASY DRY LAWN FIX! REALLY… BABY SHAMPOO FOR LAWN?!?

When it comes to your lawn and lack of water for a period of time, you will start to see some hydrophobic areas form within your lawn. This can be as simple as watering once a week, hardly any moisture over a winter, or a combination of a few different things of compaction and dry soil. So what you Gotta do is pay attention as spring is starting to go in full swing for people, and people are starting to turn on the sprinkler systems and use them. Because of the lack of water overtime you could be seeing some dry spots, some steel gray areas of grass where your lawn has gone hydrophobic. Using baby shampoo in these areas will open it up, allow drainage, and wake the grass back up. The nice thing about it is, it allows water to get deeper into the soil and roots can chase after this deeper water source, helping us with drought tolerance during the summer.
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[@DanTheLawnMan]

Johnson and Johnson about to make a lot of mula after this video goes viral. Super easy, Super inexpensive, with Super Results.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

SUPER CORRECT 🫶🏻

[@hawaiiantimes7702]

When your hose reel tipped over forward, that hit real deep man lol.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

It’s a pain isn’t it? Man, they could make them better 😒

[@Paios]

Did mine this year and what a massive difference it made. you can tell when you walk on it. Before even after watering the ground felt really hard. Now it has a slight sponginess to it even days after any type of rain or watering.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Cheap and magical for sure! No reason not to do it 💯

[@chrisc3118]

This tip was very helpful and fixed my dry soil spot. Thanks Jeremy!

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Love to hear it! Glad it helped you! Anytime!

[@JimmyLewisMows]

This is my favorite application because it smells so good. Bonus tip - when you fill the container with water, don't spray the water into the container. Natural, slow flow from the hose. Avoid creating tons of bubbles created by the shampoo.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

That’s the fun part.. I love bubble baths and enjoying a bubbles coming out. lol normally I do it over a bad spot so it gets a little bump in that area. 👌🏻

[@Striperman]

Yes sir and it does work. I usually have left over and the wash my car lol

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Love it! Solid treatment to the car 😍

[@eckdavid2472]

I've just ordered the Spreader Sticker. I have a two-gallon pump sprayer, so is the right proportion two ounces of Sticker per two gallons of water. Thanks for everything. I can't wait to try this.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Yup, a little really goes a long way to open up your soil!

[@eckdavid2472]

@@TheGreenerLawn Wow! You answered my question right away. Thanks, and I've just subscribed to your channel😊

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@eckdavid2472 it bothers me when folks don’t respond to me, so I don’t like doing that to others. I’m always here to help!

[@DanKauk1979]

Love adding baby shampoo to my lawn!

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Cause 👏🏻it👏🏻works👏🏻👏🏻.. started your regimens this year? How is it looking this year?

[@nameakpan9799]

Howdy do, how often do you do that to your lawn?

[@BirdGuio]

I’ve done this and here’s a pro tip. Put the water in first then add the shampoo or the Dawn because if you add the Dawne first, when you add the water it’s gonna all bubble out.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Facts

[@Semperf11]

Great tip! I figured this out luckily

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@Semperf11 🙏🏼! Good to hear!

[@rodneywilliams8288]

Thanks

[@aiphilly05]

lol noted. thanks

[@Rocktdrnr20]

How often would you apply baby shampoo to the lawn weekly? Soil here in Colorado is hard with a lot of clay where I live.

[@dannynicart2389]

Certainly will try this simple, inexpensive, effective soil amendment to our lawn. And see what happens!

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Please report! Love to hear folks results!

[@dannynicart2389]

@@TheGreenerLawn yes, I will.

[@daniele.644]

@@dannynicart2389Well??

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Great tip, as usual, thanks for sharing!

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Thank you how’s your season so far! Y’all be killin’ it normallly!

[@Aerialphotovito]

This works great ! I have done this and helps the stubborn areas

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Love it!

[@vuladamsUT]

💯 totally works! Thanks Jeremy!

[@TheGreenerLawn]

It really does! 💯

[@BlancoToldYou]

Thank u , automatically subbed ♡♡♡ We live in Florida and our grass seems to be lush and green on one side of our lawn in the backyard, and there's a few dry dibit spots that are so noticeable that it is unpleasant to look at and it's been driving me crazy lol. Thank u and my mother in law thanks u for this helpful info as well .

[@TheGreenerLawn]

You are all welcome! Just make sure the sprinkler coverage is good after the fact, but this will help that localized dry spot!

[@ooopticnerveee]

Thank you so much for this helpful video, my lawn definitely has this problem and I'm going to do this next weekend! Can I just do this treatment once a year? Curious how often it should be done!

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Baby shampoo lasts about 3-4 weeks in the soil. To keep it open, make sure you address the water coverage as it cold be off.

[@ooopticnerveee]

@@TheGreenerLawn got it, thank you!

[@mazzledesma1185]

Interesting need to try thanks for the information

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Works like a charm! 👌🏻

[@nyacoustics8373]

when the lawn has that heat stress look to it how many applications should you do ? like 1x per week?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Usually it lasts 4 week per app, but when we are flushing the soil for dog pee, we can use it daily.. to rebound it I normally have folks hit it weekly till you have soil moisture down deep.

[@lazylearner967]

I am going to start doing this a few times a year. Sounds like this will be a really good thing to do in dry years. In the hot summers, (like last year) do you water more than one time a week?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Above 95 I normally did 2x, this year, will not tho. 👌🏻

[@rudy5454]

I just finished my overseeding project here in Ontario as the temperatures not too hot the forecast for the next 2 weeks is pretty mild during the day and cooler nights so hopefully I can get the germination to work. I cut the grass shorter then I usually have it at, detached the dead grass out, aerate the lawn with my pitch fork… lol, put on the Scott's starter fertilizer, then started to overseed with peet moss on top. Yes quite a day but that's the process I use to hopefully get satisfactory results. Quick question after all this… using the Dawn dish soap I applied it just before this entire project, would it be any good to apply the Dawn dish soap on all the Peet moss with seeds right now? To help germinate or help with soil or best to just use regular water in?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Sorry, no clue why I got this this late, but don’t use it with seed, it can hinder growth , wait till the seed is 3 cuts in.

[@negotiable_terms1848]

Hey i live in the north east and have winter cold grass. Can i overseed my grass a day after applying the liquid aeration or should i wait? Thanks!

[@TheGreenerLawn]

No issues at all. Just refrain from using it in baby grass, as it can cause it to be susceptible to disease or issues (up till the 3rd mow of the new grass).

[@stephaniedahle6190]

Great video!! We just added more grass seed to overseed our lawn. We thought our lawn was just dying from the heat (So Cal). Can this be sprayed on top of seed?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

I’ve used it with success. Use it in the dry patchy areas!

[@stephaniedahle6190]

@@TheGreenerLawn thank you ☺️

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@stephaniedahle6190 💯

[@Rumination_Vertex]

Incidentally I have to spray for bugs and pests on my lawn. Should I do this baby shampoo treatment after I do that or does it matter? Also is there a product or natural way to spray for bugs that won't mess up my dogs or the lawn? The bug spray I bought doesn't specify if it's bad for pets or not. Thanks

[@TheGreenerLawn]

So if you use Bifenthren amzn.to/3TfCvnZ It’s what pros use around Pete and is fine after dry… before it it’s a nerve agent and will Make them tingle (or you), but once dry 0 effect. You can spray this in the same mix as baby shampoo 0 issues.

[@ivan06106]

Can I apply this now, I’m planing on applying humic, 0-0-25 potassium and propiconazole 14.3. Not sure if to apply the baby shampoo first or do my liquid fertilizer first

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Ahh this makes more sense on Instagram now. Yes, you can apply now and there isn’t any issue with the other stuff.

[@esaum1775]

How often does this need to be done? I have a few spots that this will help in, but I don’t want to overdo it.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Shampoo = 3-4 weeks Sticker 4-8 weeks

[@cohardy5]

I’m in Savannah Georgia we have centipede grass here how often can I do this to my lawn.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

For hydrophobic lawns you will do it every 3 weeks. But weekly will not hurt.

[@cohardy5]

Thanks

[@znonemper5519]

How often does this need to be repeated? With either baby soap or the sticker product how often does it need to be repeated?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Baby shampoo I have folks go every 4 weeks, and with a sticker it’s every 6 weeks. It can be done as often as weekly but not needed unless u are fighting an issue like dog pee, or fert burn.

[@exnyer72]

I have a Chapin hose sprayer. I can set it for either teaspoons or tablespoons. I want to do this over the 4th of July weekend. What number should I put it at?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@exnyer72 1/2 table spoons

[@exnyer72]

@@TheGreenerLawn Thank you! I live in Cypress Texas and I have been noticing some brown spots. I have an irrigation system and I put it on every day at 3:00 a.m. at 3 minutes per Zone as this is just a typical Suburban home. I have checked all my sprinkler pattern heads, but I'm going to try this and hope for the best!

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@exnyer72 check out this video for screwdriver and cup test. These will tell us a lot. Run it for 10 min on the cup test and let’s see how n my much you get in the cups. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJS4ioZrgaxnpposi=h-rDOuyYHAqT9sVT

[@exnyer72]

@@TheGreenerLawn I'm getting quite the education watching your videos. I wish I found you a few months back...could have saved a lot of water. Going to do the cup method tonight. *EDIT: got some interesting results. Screwdriver test was OK, but room for improvement.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@exnyer72 crazy right, you’re looking at a spot and think, well I THINK it is getting enough water, then you run the test… and it comes up different, and it’s eye opening. What were your results?

[@eddiebodin5281]

How often can one apply this solution? Is it ok to use as a surfactant along with the chemical application?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

What chemical application? Depends on issue: Dog pee weekly Hydrophobic soil 3 weeks General purpose: 3 weeks

[@mrBDeye]

I think I used too much baby shampoo on my lawn. When it rains my yard is soapy and the suds are flowing down the road.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

In 4 years of doing this, I have never seen that…. Lol what weee your rates?

[@joserubenvega]

Lmfao!!!!

[@Chicadee713]

Can I apply this in temperatures over 100°?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@Chicadee713 no wrong time, but in the heat is prime time as it gets moisture deeper into The soil for ya.

[@raypalermo1603]

Will the bottle drain so you know its done?.I tried just soap and it didnt work really great .I guess I should have added water.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Water is a must lol add the water fist and then the soap.

[@raypalermo1603]

Do you stir it up when you put the water in the jug with the shampoo?.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

If you were using the ortho hose sprayer, normally it mixes it for you. Just add the water in the jug first add the baby shampoo in there and it will mix itself up at that point.

[@skipjo1]

Thanks for the video! Does Hydretain do the same thing?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

No hydrate actually retains the moisture down in the soil, by creating a moisture barrier as the water goes to evaporate it stops it at that later this baby shampoo just opens up the swale to allow it to drain and get moisture down deeper into the soil.

[@dannymcneece4396]

Should you do this before or after you mow?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Will not effect it either way, so what ever is convenient for you.

[@txikitule]

I would wait a day after mowing so the soap goes into the lawn and does not get removed with the cuttings.

[@imlon2]

Would Dawn dish soap do the same thing?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Yup, just make sure it’s not anti microbial or anti bacterial and just regular scent. 👌🏻

[@johnstrevay8103]

I am leaking a comment! Haha thank you for all the great tips 😁

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Leaking issues all over the place… 🙄

[@Fetner58]

Can you use surfactant if you don’t have baby shampoo?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Yup for sure! What you got?

[@wayneessar7489]

Dada.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

….. 🫣

[@djbone604]

3:43 (smashes the subscribe button) 👍🇨🇦

[@TheGreenerLawn]

🙏🏼 honored

[@josearalat]

Does this apply to tropical weather also? Puerto Rico to be precise.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Yup, will work the same anywhere it’s not frozen

[@kufray7838]

Do you think this method can be applied to one year old sod?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Yup, only seed struggles slightly with baby shampoo.

[@JMBlackNet]

Any reason I can't do this weekly until I pass screwdriver probe test?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Do it all the time for clients with issues with dog urine spots. Will not hurt a thing.

[@mrob75]

About how long will it take to see results? thanks!

[@TheGreenerLawn]

So it depends on how much water you use behind it the more water you use the quicker the results as it will open it up and allow the water to go deeper quicker. A few minutes you should be able to get a screwdriver down deeper into the soil. If you don’t use a lot of water as you water, it will work its way down over subsequent waterings.

[@mrob75]

@@TheGreenerLawn thank you so much for answering! I am DEFINITELY trying your technique! Appreciate you!

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@mrob75 anytime, let me know how it turns out. Feel free do email for answers as well [e-mail]

[@morrison1405]

Will shampooing the lawn before using a weed killer make the weed killer more effective? I got Creeping Charlie moving in up the yin yang.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Yes, it can open up the weeds coating for better kill form the weed killer. But… it can make the grass more susceptible as well tho

[@morrison1405]

@@TheGreenerLawn How long should I wait after the shampooing to apply the weed killer? BTW thanks for the fast reply.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@morrison1405 if your not worried about potential damage (most herbicides are low but check the label) , immediately, but I’d you want to minimize the risk wait 3-5 days.

[@morrison1405]

@@TheGreenerLawn Thank you very much! You are awesome.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@morrison1405 👌🏻

[@isabels2015]

How often can you apply baby soap?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

I have people applying a couple times a week for dog pee spots, but for hydrophobic soil any where from once a week to every 4 weeks. Personally I do 3 week intervals.

[@oceano_drive241]

Is too much soap bad?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

The concentrations are super high, if you dilute it with water at all, you’ll be totally fine

[@DarksouIjah]

Ok sorry one more question. I bought Hydretain but it's coming in the mail. Should I use baby shampoo now? or after Hydretain? Btw I live in North Salt Lake if that matters at all.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

B4 so the hydretain can get into the soil. If it is hydrophobic and you apply it will hold moisture on the surface of the soil vs down below.

[@DarksouIjah]

@@TheGreenerLawn Thank you sir.

[@dannysandoval8296]

And this does what to the lawn exactly?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@dannysandoval8296 depends on use: - loosens soil for compaction - allows drainage - allows for easier soil moisture deeper into the profile of soil. - flush’s salts / nitrogen/ accumulations through the profile - fixes hydrophobic soils - works on herbicides labeled for use with surfactants to allow for them to penetrate weeds easier for better results It has a few benefits for cheap.

[@dannysandoval8296]

@@TheGreenerLawn Wow. gotta try this soon. Thanks for the tip

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@dannysandoval8296 💯 % 👍🏼

[@iqlawnsolutions1301]

Can it be applied if I just fertilized?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Yup! It will help get nutients to the roots better!

[@iqlawnsolutions1301]

Thanks Jeremy!

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@iqlawnsolutions1301 anytime!

[@omarsantos2001]

My hero

[@TheGreenerLawn]

lol you got this sir! I’m excited to see your progress!

[@omarsantos2001]

How long will take the order?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@omarsantos2001 it will ship tomorrow and it comes from Florida. I would expect it Thursday. Perfect timing for an awesome weekend applications!

[@omarsantos2001]

@@TheGreenerLawn Rgr

[@scottmatthews9924]

Google says dawn dish soap can kill your grass. Is that true?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Yes, antimicrobial or antibacterial ones, plain, no additives ones, nope ur safe 👌🏻

[@scottmonfort]

Did I miss it? Was there an explanation of how this works technically?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Technically no, I just present things that work. But for you, it’s a surfactant that breaks the bond in the soil. Similar to how baby shampoo releases dirt from our skin, it allows the water to penetrate areas that have gone hydrophobic (Hydrophobic means lacking an affinity for water; insoluble in water; repelling water). If you want a scientific explanation look up penetrants / wetting agents. Then research laurel sulphate and how it works. 🫡 hope this helps?

[@jjbarraza6621]

Any benefit of doing this this late in the summer season? Should I wait for early fall?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Any time the soil is hard, not letting drainage happen, or hydrophobic. So any time is good. I just made this video in spring… that’s the winter reference.

[@jmpaul330]

Is it OK to use on Saint Augustine grass?!

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Yup, will not hurt any grass type! You are safe! Good question!

[@jmpaul330]

@@TheGreenerLawn Great! Gonna hit the areas tomorrow!

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@jmpaul330 nail em!

[@andyr5669]

Awesome tip! What growing zone are you in?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

7B

[@carpentrylover145]

Does it have to be baby shampoo or any shampoo?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

So what we don’t want is anything that kills microbes / bacterial. Those will hurt the soil. Baby shampoo is super gentle as it’s for babies heads. You can use dish soap, but make sure it’s NOT antimicrobial or antibacterial

[@carpentrylover145]

@@TheGreenerLawn thank you for the information

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@carpentrylover145 any time!

[@marcusfabiousmaximus3463]

Just found your channel. Good content, been struggling with fungus in my lawn in NJ this summer. I’m hoping this helps👍

[@TheGreenerLawn]

So it’s going to get the moisture down deep, have you ran a cup test on your lawn to make sure your watering is dialed in? How much rain do you get?

[@marcusfabiousmaximus3463]

@@TheGreenerLawn not much rain,and I have made an effort to water less this year. I will run the cup test this week as temps should be in the 90’s.

[@vashon100]

@@TheGreenerLawn have run vs have ran

[@MikeHaddadLawnAddictions]

Amount much

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Amount always…. 😘

[@lonecody]

Great video, if you could just do something about that music.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@lonecody yea, I added it 👌🏻 lol. It’s a filler and it actually helps the flow of a video, if done correctly it helps engagement, but for a certain few like your self, it can be distracting and I get it. I EDIT this for the majority, and unfortunately for select individuals it’s not going to be their thing. It’s like a movie, there is music in them, and you prob don’t realize it half the time but it connects scenes and gives a filler for our minds to gravitate to. This is the same as going to a mall where they have background music playing or a restaurant. Not intended for you to “listen to”, but a filler for our brains and it keeps us focused better in all reality, IF they don’t have it blasting. Way more than you signed up for on this, but there is no way people will “do something with the music”, it’s a proven fact that it helps majority of people. I personally am sorry it distracted you tho.

[@Photostudioww]

I guess It kills grubs. Looks like grub issue.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Incorrect, please listen to the video. 👌🏻 Everything I have said is accurate. I help 1000’s of folks around the world one on one with their lawns yearly. It’s factual. 👌🏻

[@Photostudioww]

@@TheGreenerLawn i did watch it all and i watched the grub video. Ill have to try it for myself. Thanks

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@Photostudioww no grub control. Your better off using a solid preventative this early in the season. This was also shot in April of last year, 0 grub species (beetles in my area) are active in April, they lay their beetle eggs early may - middle of may to emerge in early June-July. Anyways, awesome to see you think outside the box, but it will not do anything to a grub. It’s a penetrant, for a hydrophobic soil. I took this form golf courses using pro surfactants, and grabbed the root laurel sulphate, to apply to soils so they open up , and flush.

[@rosiesgirl1]

This really did not help my lawn😩

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Then hydrophobic soil wasn’t your issues, do you have instagram? If so DM me @thegreenerlawn and I can diagnose it for you. Or email me [e-mail]

[@thugnasty5242]

If we don’t own a hose end sprayer how else do you suggest applying it?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Bucket with water and baby shampoo, Or pump sprayer work.

[@thugnasty5242]

@@TheGreenerLawn Thanks for the response!

[@markbass7652]

Hey bud good video. Interesting. So are you saying that baby shampoo can replace soil wetter? If so would be way cheaper. Hello from Australia.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Yes, for sure! This will definitely replace that at last 3 to 4 weeks is all, but 3 to 4 weeks and a super easy application. I love Australia I can’t wait to visit.

[@on4acres]

I do this but I’ll often use liquid sea kelp in place of the water in the tank. Adds extra fertilizer

[@TheGreenerLawn]

While I’m good with this technique working for You, I wouldn’t recommend others trying it. Sea kelp is a growth hormone, and with testing and varieties / concentrations I have used and world with can cause cells to rupture. After writing this , let me ask ya… how many oz of kelp are you using across how big of an area? Maybe I’m thinking your using way more then you really are lol

[@RosemarieWelch-g5d]

Will this help tall fescue lawn in the mid-atlantic that has fungus and brown spot issues? Lawn was treated several times by landscaping company for fungus and brown spot in the spring/summer but not totally going away. Thanks for any advice or info you can provide. Or if you have any advice/info for diy home to get rid of lawn fungus and brown spot. Tired of dealing with and paying company with no results.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

To deal with fungus effectively, putting stronger grass cultivars helps the most. Then minimizing disease pressures we can control, watering, fertilizer, mowing ect. So crazy enough, if it’s over weathering or too much water, baby shampoo can help flush the soil quicker slowing water to drain and no pool, helping to defeat fungus pressure. But the other things above are the true fix. How often do you water? How long do you water? How much rain do you get? How old is your grass seed?

[@yard.obsession5114]

I was literally getting ready to look for your other video on this 😂

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Just to make it easy to find: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXzGgJiQZsuWrrs Lol, such a good tip to repeat.

[@Legendary_UA]

A year later and it still works

[@TheGreenerLawn]

💯 my friend! Thanks for keeping everyone posted!

[@Eli-qr9hc]

How long did you spray ? (or do you watch to see when you run out of baby shampoo in the cup??) also now that it’s June and we’re hitting 88 to 90° here in Greenville SC. When would you suggest that I apply this and water since I normally water in the mornings like 6 AM?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Just apply the night before. Yup just spray it all out, till gone

[@bryandonahue4347]

Upvote for the "that's what she said " 😅😅😅

[@TheGreenerLawn]

🤣

[@callmeishmaelk767]

I am also in 7B,Delaware bay side of cape may. I think I have residual Bermuda grass in trying to revive. Summer is very hot and dry, the storms coming across the bay almost always breakup and hardly rains to the point there are small cactuses around the area. How can i contact you to make sure I'm on the right track to reviving this lawn?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Www.diylawncare.com , I have a contact us there (don’t want the bots to scrape here for the email). Also in instagram I dm folks @TheGreenerLawn, you can hit me at either.

[@MrOwaisk]

Can i use any dish soap or it has to be JJ baby shampoo? What is the most important ingredient i should be checking on label?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Dish soap with OUT antibacterial or antimicrobial agents is good. Most common is laurel sulphate, but anything that is a surfactant, thus breaks bonds to release dirt from hair / skin / grease off pans/ ect; works well.

[@DarksouIjah]

Would you suggest using a pump sprayer? I have a nice one but don’t want it to have shampoo in it regardless how many times you rinse it.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Shampoo for lawn apps or herbicides and stuff doesn’t hurt anything. A lot of them it actually enhances the effects. Several herbicides call for surfactant and that’s what baby shampoo is a surfactant. Pump sprayers are OK but you will need to run your water to push it into the soil using an ortho like this just has the water so that it pushes it in quicker. But yes you definitely can you just have to either alignment with the storm or water it in.

[@DarksouIjah]

@@TheGreenerLawn Ok awesome. Thanks for the quick response.

[@bill648]

Pump spraying is brutal. Takes too long because you are supposed to wet the lawn After applying it. so it’s like doing 2 applications. Use the sprayer and save time and energy. Let it mix for you one and done. Learned this the hard way myself on a huge lawn. If it’s small that’s another story.

[@lukeh3297]

You say that it's the sodium laureth sulfate that breaks up the soil but it looks like there isn't any in the baby shampoo (maybe a new formula), can you confirm that baby shampoo still works? TIA

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Mind sharing the one your looking at so I can look it up?

[@lukeh3297]

@@TheGreenerLawnThanks, I clicked the link in your description that goes to Amazon.

[@lukeh3297]

Ingredients : Water*, Cocamidopropyl Betaine*, Decyl Glucoside*, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate*, Lauryl Glucoside*, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Glycerin*, Citric Acid*, Sodium Benzoate, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate*, Fragrance, Polyquaternium-10, Disodium EDTA *naturally-derived ingredients

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@lukeh3297 yup, your good, it works! Good double check!

[@karenb3857]

Good morning, I have the Walmart brand “Wash & Shampoo tear free” - compares to J&J Head-to -toe Baby Wash, will that work? TIA

[@ryann5160]

Can you apply this baby shampoo anytime of the year?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Yes 100! Anytime not frozen

[@trevormuggeridge4560]

Last Aussie 😁

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Awe, it hurts my heart seeing this said like this!

[@MightyHex]

Is this like liquid airiation?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

lol yup, laurel sulphate is in this and those. This is way cheaper. Don’t wast your money, use this

[@rodrobinson6111]

Thanks for the video. What is the best time of day to apply this? Also, do u have to use plain water applying the shampoo? Thanks for any replies! Enjoyed your video.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Rod, there isn’t a time that matters. Maybe your comfort is most key, so your not dying in the heat. Elaborate on what you mean use plain water to apply? I’m a little confused

[@rodrobinson6111]

@@TheGreenerLawn Thanks for the reply. Plain water is just water without the shampoo. Sorry about that. I saw in your video u watered the lawn with water only after spraying it with the shampoo. So my question was answered. Thanks

[@LittlePieceOfHeaven.65]

Thanks ! I was wondering why one part of my lawn looks dry .

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Spring is notorious for having hydrophobic soils! Help it get back in there!

[@dech9358]

Did you add 6 oz of shampoo then set up the sprayer on 3oz, is that correct?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Yes, I have 3k sqft, so I used 2 oz per 1k (6oz for 3k sqft) And 3 oz rate on sprayer cause I like walking slow. You can go up for faster walking paces.

[@dech9358]

@@TheGreenerLawn Thank you!!

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@dech9358 anytime!

[@Eli-qr9hc]

Interesting, is this a 'several' times a year application or once a year? SC here... liked and sub'd

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Depends on if you fix the cause and / or it was just hydrophobic. What are your variables?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Or if you want to send me pics, so we can work through it [e-mail]

[@Eli-qr9hc]

@@TheGreenerLawn My neighbor from across the street has windows that face east and in the mornings until 11am or so (Greenville SC) there are 'reflections' of light that shine on a 8ft x 12x spot in my lawn. (Actually if you stand in that light, it's pretty warm!! You can feel the HEAT) So. then in the afternoons it gets more sunlight, but this area is the only problem) Heat spots or Hot spots I have heard them called? The Zoysia is turning a slight grayish color in the grass. (I have been hose watering that area in the early morning 6am and running the water system every other day)

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@Eli-qr9hc email me pics, and we can walk through some diagnostic / fix steps for you. [e-mail]

[@Eli-qr9hc]

@@TheGreenerLawn email sent. Thank you

[@DavidRodriguez-wd2sz]

Can u do this application in any time of the year?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Yup, it works well any time. Summer is the hot time to do it!

[@DavidRodriguez-wd2sz]

G morning ty for the knowledge u saved my 30$ on a soil loosener!

[@TheGreenerLawn]

@@DavidRodriguez-wd2sz yea, I hate being the guy, but on this product, your get the same thing/results

[@DavidRodriguez-wd2sz]

No sir it’s good cuz times are tuff these days and why not try to save it’s a American way to also be smart with the funds ty once again!

[@SteveK99Sub]

Just came back from the stores. Actually checked 3 stores. Didn't see any that stated anything about being anti microbial or anti bacterial. Seems all the Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo and wash & shampoo I found say No paragons, phthalates, sulfates of dyes. Is this what you use? Can you share what the actual label says on the one you use.. Appreciate it! Thanks.

[@TheGreenerLawn]

The antimicrobial and antibacterial is for Dish soap, they will not put those in baby shampoo. So any baby soooo any baby shampoo is safe for for your lawn. Sorry for confusion!

[@Roc1948]

How often should you apply the baby lotion?

[@TheGreenerLawn]

Shampoo, depending on what issue your facing can be applied every week for dog pee spots or fertilizer burn to every 4 weeks for hydrophobic soils, that watering coverage is struggling to fix

[@chingatumadre199]

What time of day would you recommend do this process? I live in a desert environment

[@TheGreenerLawn]

No wrong time of day for the grass, but do it when it’s cool for your sake.