Kentucky Bluegrass Pros and Cons

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

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[@robertschneider2189]

Thank you, Ryan. I want a nice lawn, but I am a basic kind of guy, and your videos make lawncare basic, which is what I need. I appreciate your videos

[@SBow311]

I am unbelievably stoked that you found a way to do your own thing; something that is perfect for the Midwest. LCN has the South, with the tall guy in the mountains, and you have it dialed in for the Midwest. It's a beautiful thing, and your videos make me homesick so bad!

[@leolandleo]

"tall guy in the mountains" this is great. Who's go the north east?

[@gregorycoffey932]

I planted your Elite rye last summer. I was still mowing in the first week of December. And, just started my first mow in the middle of March. Dark, tight, and thick. Best lawn I've ever had. Get Ryan's Elite varieties. You will NOT be disappointed!

[@ourpresidentswallows6017]

Yeah $300 for a bag of grass seed. Get fucked

[@kendetulio4009]

Torching my KBG lawn soon. Super thirsty, diseases love it and the fine fescue took iver. Full irrigation so going with tall fescue fescue.

[@peterobara3040]

I think an underrated quality is winter color, especially like here in Chicago where its a good chunk of year. The bluegrass seems to be the winner in this category I believe.

[@blipblopride9024]

What do you think about the heat-resistant varieties of Kentucky bluegrass?

[@ludwingcornejo5561]

Thanks!

[@-What-are-your-thoughts]

Wow a Connor Ward sighting. My KBG section held its color pretty well and is already greening up compared to my PRG section.

[@michaelseaney4604]

Really enjoy your videos on lawn care. Question, I've have a small backyard that gets torn up by my Labradors, I replanted fall 2021 with fescue blend. My dogs have destroyed it. Would KBG work better option. Thanks Mike

[@Overpar73]

Looking forward to seeing your yard develop around d your new house. I'm sure Kelsey'e garden is going to be epic!!

[@mrcrowley2737]

My KBG here in Colorado cut at 1 1/2”

[@79mini]

My Kentucky St.Bluestine is popping all the neighbors keep asking about the yard. If they only knew the full story. It's an experiment and went full send with it. Either way it will help me hit some goals. Should be interesting how long it can hold up in West Central Flordia. Heat has already kicked in and it's loving life. Depending on how things go might do an over seed in October. Last spring the rye couldn't hang. End goal is zoysia but figure we'll play around till the soil gets there. Gotta love living in a sand box.

[@LlyleHunter]

Have you considered continuing along with the variety of bluegrass you’re using every year and adding an equal amount of Bermuda grass seed as a blend since they have different dormant seasons and similar appearances. Also both are kneading and creeping grasses with similar maintenance programs whereas zoysia’s maintenance is much more complex because of the way it creeps.

[@79mini]

@@LlyleHunter definitely not doing Bermuda I got enough of the wild verity that I don't care to have at all. The blue grass is part of a bigger strategy but the end goal is Zoysia. I manage turf daily so my yard is just a big playground but a way to test theories and ideas.

[@RootedLawnCo]

Wooo! KBG!

[@reuben.x.herrera1930]

Here in Calabasas California. Kentucky bluegrass going on 11 years. Perfect in low water cycles.

[@sj7601]

I did 6k sq ft of my lawn with 100% kbg and that first year is rough.. especially with weed pressure. But omg does it look amazing now! And it just spreads anywhere, even between the curb and street somehow.

[@CFIDontStabYou]

This gives me some hope, I planted some KBG last fall admittedly really late and made a few mistakes along the way. Some of the yard looks amazing and others really need some help. I only did the back yard as a test so when I do a front yard Reno I’ll be better prepared

[@theprince12]

Great to know. Thanks Homie.

[@Wicked03GT]

Definitely going to grab a bag or two of the tall fescue. My yard rehab is in serious need of rescue

[@lebotube64]

So if i have a couple shade spots where my kbg is not growing at all what should i do? Tried fertilizer and no difference. Should i put another type of grass in those spots?

[@mikepurewal5816]

I'm in Victoria BC Canada. What kind of grass would you recommend for sand? No organic material at all, just pure course sand. During summer this area gets plenty of sun, but during winter sun is very limited. I need something that does not require water or maintenance Any advise?

[@PinkWillowRanch2024]

I live is eastern Washington and have dogs. What would be a god mix or type of grass to use? I am just starting over after clearing out some of my land.

[@charlesschimenz2111]

Love seeing the videos. Keep them coming! Greening up over here in Madison WI but now big snow dump for Thursday. 2 questions if you are bored and have the time. My yard is sodded black beauty tall fescue (has 3 types of tall fescue and 1 type of bluegrass that makes up 10% of the mix). Recommendation for over-seeding? I don’t want to do the effort of switching completely but would like to get some new texture into the mix and possibly a better lawn for lawn stryping. Lastly, I have 13,000sqft of lawn and my current Honda walk behind takes too long for how often I want to mow. I’ve looked at the toro timemaster a lot but haven’t seen it in your videos for a bit. Are you still enjoying/recommending the machine or have you parted ways with it? Hope you’re doing well!

[@jfarm_1311]

It’s a pretty grass for sure. They all have their own place in lawncare

[@robsolo4024]

My backyard is all Bluegrass do you think I should over seed With your elite rye?

[@briananderson7008]

Thanks for the video

[@yoko180]

Great information. Which KBG cultivar has the darkest green color that you have seen? Mazama? midnight?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Probably mazama but really only during the ideal times of year, it seemed to get lighter during the summer time. I'm doing more testing of some other types this season and have a new one in kbg blend called Blue Magic

[@dadfacts101]

Just put down KBG in Omaha. Any suggestion to make sure it comes in?

[@cooperjack1987]

What your best short answer for a lakeside grass that’s almost always damp all summer in MN?

[@tiredVeteran1984]

Can you identify grass from a close up? Im aware its a turf. But id like to get it acccurate!

[@troyhall2317]

Ryan great info as usual! Quick question I have a continually shaded area that fescue will not grow. What can I plant there that will grow?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

This is what I'm using in my shade(camping) area at our new place. Works great in shade but a little different texture than tall fescue for sure - ryanknorrlawncare.com/product/ryan-knorr-lawn-care-elite-shade/

[@troyhall2317]

@@ryanknorrlawncare Thx this may be the ticket!

[@canbu]

Would love to see you address how to cut grass that is seeding. Do you let it grow a certain height, cut it without bagging? or don't even worry about the seeds? I don't see anything on KZbin that addresses this. Thanks

[@andybales7318]

Just my .02...we always waited until the new grass got to around 3", before we mowed it...never bagged it.....also, if u needed to use straw in your area...once the seedlings start coming up around an 1" or so....lightly rake up some of the straw...too much will begin to smother the new grass...always spread milorganite over newly seeded areas....quickens germination & 100% safe...25 years country club golf course experience

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

If you're talking about seed heads here is a video from last year - kzbin.info/www/bejne/imqzfqaVo7eeq68

[@robertlark10]

Love the shot of you using the reel master @lawnrebel yard!

[@nastytechniquez9685]

Since Kentucky bluegrass spreads through the ground, could you use some plugs in combination with over seeding to help that turf thicken up? I’m in Canada with a later spring and very hot summers too, 100 degrees freedom units is common for my summers. I’m considering growing my own plugs inside under lights to help speed things up in the spring

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Yes you can move plugs into areas that you want to fill in. Just know that bluegrass is not extremely fast at spreading so give it some time but that plan will work.

[@nastytechniquez9685]

@@ryanknorrlawncare thank you sir I will give it a go this season. I’m using an elite bluegrass 80% and perennial ryegrass 20% combo so I’m hoping that by next season it will really start to look like the lawn I’m hoping for

[@n8yt]

What's a good dark green (like kbg) that won't go dormant so quickly in the summer?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

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[@n8yt]

@@ryanknorrlawncare I thought you had rye at your place?

[@Chanoolascon]

Can you help me out I’m wondering what would be the best grass type to over seed with I have KGB on my lawn right now

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

KBG by itself is just fine. In the past I added some rye to mine as I liked the look and striping a little better

[@WickedIllusion1]

With spring around the corner I hope you have some longer videos lined up! :P Seriously though, thanks for the content and I at my house, and my mom at her house were thoroughly impressed with how fast your Elite perennial ryegrass sprouted last spring/summer with moderate irrigation!

[@trevormuggeridge4560]

First Aussie 😁. It’s all happening on the Lawn Ranch. 🤠

[@willemwyn]

Do you have a deal on Buffalo grass in Texas Panhandle. Need more info on Buffalo.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

I'm planting buffalo this spring in a test plot

[@josemeza5029]

Ryan I have a question I live in San Bernardino California I currently have tall fescue I really wanted to renovate my lawn with your product elite bluegrass / ryegrass my only concern is the heat it can reach up to 104 I usually mow at 2”1/2 the lowest I have done is 2” I’m looking for a lawn that repairs itself and is dark green what are your thought?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Bluegrass is slow to repair and doesn't like heat like that so I'd stick to fescue

[@josemeza5029]

Thank you I’ll stick to fescue

[@smthcrmnal26]

how does it do in colder temps like zone 2 to 3 ish?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Does fine in cold

[@JJ-gr7th]

What can I plant if I have dogs

[@shion_lwn]

Great content Ryan!!!! Are you going to do Ryegrass version ? :) My lawncis 100% KBG. I did some experiment in cups and trays during this winter to see how different varieties of perennial ryegrass grow..because I was curious of your ryegrass lawn and others on youtube. I had grand-slam PRG mix your website sells too and Barenbrug RPR etc.. I dunno what I did wrong, but only KBG and Barenbrug RPR survived :/ I guess I can only do the proper experience on the actual ground 😅

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

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[@TofuInc]

Barenbrug's RPR is a different animal than regular PRG. It's tough stuff and looks amazing.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

@@TofuInc not my favorite actually. Much darker and more beautiful stuff out there

[@shion_lwn]

@Ryan Knorr Lawn Care I really like Grand-slam PRG mix from Stover seed. I saw someone on youtube other than you who did a full reno with it. both you guys PRG are Absolutely beautiful. I definitely want to do a testing on some secrions of my lawn with 100% PRG ! As I am in Canada, options are limited with grass seeds. I only got small bag of grand-slam PRG mix from the US. I d have to keep looking into ryegrass seeds that are a bit more easier to access within canada. I learn a lot from your channel !

[@shion_lwn]

@@ryanknorrlawncare Thank you!!!!!!

[@sameralghazaly2161]

I'd like to get my hands on kbg seeds. Do you ship to Canada?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Unforunately no

[@tsewangrinchen5799]

Do this grass is cold tolerance minus 20 degrees

[@skidoopavil638]

Please send to alaska...willing to pay shipping!!!!!

[@DMUSA536]

What are you looking for in your test plots? I don’t see any videos on mixed lawns. Anywhere. That’s what I have. I’m not at home for several days so I can’t look on the bag to tell you what the seed mixture is in my lawn. Any comment on mixed lawns would be appreciated.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

You don't treat a mix much differently than any other cool season type by itself unless it has fine fescue in it. That grass type is a little more sensitive to certain herbicides

[@goranpetrovic2321]

What grass is the best for shaded area

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Depends on your location. More info here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4SYgWeBmMyGisk

[@fonnicole8]

I just use sugar and water on my lawn and from the compliments that I get I have the best-looking lawn on my street. And sometimes she gets cut twice a week.

[@benadams7425]

Might as well comment on both TTTF and KGB if some don't watch both: Currently TTTF, but the dog spots are so bad I'm adding some KGB to try to fill it in after patching. Also seeing if it helps with the traffic by the fence where she runs back and forth. Either way a bit of a labor of futility fighting against the border collie, but a labor of love nevertheless.

[@Geekydrones]

If you water it 1 inch a week or more will it not go dormant during summer?

[@mrkraymnd]

It shouldn’t, but never say never during heat waves

[@PolarisEricson]

Here in Minnesota i have mostly kbg and very sandy soil so I have to water every day... luckily I have a well.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Sometimes it needs even more than an inch. It's definitely a water hog in many ways

[@Striperman]

@@PolarisEricson Here on Long Island we have sandy loam soil and my KBG does need to be watered more often during mid Summer heat.

[@MatsDawson]

@@Striperman all hail the thirsty boy, kentucky bluegrass.

[@marlon8429]

I’m a warm season grass guy but I think it kind of sucks that in the summer with cookouts, weddings and just family’s gatherings that cool season grasses look horrible while warm season grasses are thriving green and beautiful

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Doesn't have to look horrible at all. I have a fully green yard all summer if it's taken care of properly and watered

[@PatriciaNelson-e9p]

Green Wall

[@terrywatts1060]

KZbin needs GIF's

[@ElizabethMcGrew-e5k]

Barton View

[@TheDillio187]

you have no snow in Iowa? Man I guess I live in the wrong state. Blah Minnesota...come on...

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

None. Southern Iowa is a much different climate than Minnesota for sure

[@TheDillio187]

@@ryanknorrlawncare I'm jealous. I was out walking around on my property today, and I bonked my head on the crossbar for my kids swingset! Looking forward to the spring lawn videos!

[@YasukoZou-r5y]

Brakus Forges

[@josephmurray696]

Retread videos are the only thing to do at this time of year I suppose

[@cosimobruno9731]

Wow man Slow down.. justa a little bit.. i love ya

[@AngeloR674]

Kentuck bluegrass! Dries easily! In the high temperatures!..It is not drought resistant!

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Drought resistance means it doesn't die off from drought. Dormancy is a different thing

[@NedMikles-x4s]

Parisian Throughway

[@WandaLarson-u3o]

Schimmel Common

[@chrismullarkey3181]

This guy knows drought.

[@A-Kings-Cut]

👍🌱

[@WarnerBowen-i9q]

Clara Club

[@TheFirstRealChewy]

Experts: KBG does well in full sun. My Lawn: 15 hours of sunlight with no shade. In summer time it feels like no amount of water stops this grass from checking out. The best bet is a mix of rainy and overcast days. So far we've been getting almost exclusively sun and its been brutal on the lawn. That said, in the fall it does recover so well its like magic.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Definitely more about how well it recovers from those conditions where some other cool season grasses would need an overseed.

[@MaryPerry-e9d]

Beer Crossing

[@camt.8705]

😱😱😱

[@NYFreeman]

I want cheap sissy grass!!!