Lawn Care on March 2nd???

In this video, we take a closer look at the importance of lawn care and why it's crucial to start early this year. With the warmer weather arriving earlier than usual, it's important to get a head start on maintaining your lawn. To start, I'll be jump starting my scotts Pro Vista KBG lawn big time. We also cover all the essential lawn care tips and tricks you need to know to keep your yard looking green and healthy all season long. More specifically, how to get a Green Lawn FAST and a little on crabgrass pre-emergence control. Join us as we explore the world of lawn care and learn how to create a beautiful, healthy lawn that you can be proud of. Don't miss out on this valuable information and tune in now!

[@scoobydoo5447]

Northern Illinois here. My lawn has stayed green throughout the past two winters. In spring 2023, first mow was in March 20th and I had 6 cuts in before any neighbors even started in mid-May. This spring, I already mowed a week and a half ago (mainly to clear leaves and debris). But, with a few days in the 70’s and a rain shower, she’s starting to grow. I enjoy the mow, but I also enjoy a winter break.

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

Amen to a break my friend!

[@Sean-76lt]

This is exactly the info I was hoping to get. Time get things going! Thank you!

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

Go get em

[@MrShankfu]

My lawn never goes dormant and its about 6-7 inches tall. Just outside of Philly also time to cut.

[@shanew7361]

SE lower Michigan, just mowed my front lawn at 1.5 inches, then at 2 inches bagged up, all the dormant grass cleaned out the beds, too.

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

It's going to wake up really nicely

[@thadioushorowitz4210]

I am absolutly ready for spring. I also just applied urea today and pre emergent lawn is pretty green already. Just north of Milwaukee..

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

Awesome 👍

[@markfurchtenicht8274]

I live just outside of Philly and lawn is already greening up. Daytime temperatures 50s to 60s. Early this year. Ready to do pre emergent within a week. Weather is crazy this year! 👌

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

It's unusual that's for sure.

[@tylermund7686]

What rate of N did you go with? I hear mixed ideas on the grass' first spring and curious to your thoughts and applications. I will be doing a hybrid program of AMS. I took the advice of pounding it in the fall and it really paid off. I slit seeded 45k at 3lbs/k and the majority came out great a few areas that should self-correct and few areas that I will have to reshape. Thanks again for this series. These videos are on repeat, love watching and comparing to my program and results.

[@GrassGawd]

Central, OH - just hit my provista KBG with some leftover winterizer fert today . Still nice and brown like yours.

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

Good stuff!

[@frankprete1781]

I watched your father for years and you make me proud of all your information you know just like him I live in Rhode Island and it is about average 45 degrees can I rack and put nitrogen down to wake it up Throe it down😊please get back to me I would appreciate it and any seeding info would help during this spring. Thanks

[@alexlanders9005]

Hi Jake! I'm by Chicago with KBG ProVista as well. Should I mow now and how low? The last two seasons I've struggled with the ridiculous looking flowerheads in May that makes it look like I'm growing bushes in the lawn so I'm trying to figure out the best mowing plan for that. If you mow too short, the seedheads grow in short and make it virtually impossible to get rid of.

[@tammydecorates3577]

High 40s to 50s and Just put down my crabgrass preventer! When you think it’s too early for crabgrass is when it comes outta nowhere! Never have a weed and a thick green lawn before March ends! 🤷🏻‍♀️😊

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

I agree 100%.

[@pkizzle65]

just noticed my bermuda lawn started to green in certain spots around the house, as I was spraying for the DAMN Poa!! Thought I got ahead of it with Pre and spot spraying but here we are.

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

The struggle is real sometimes my friend!

[@adamc1706]

Unfortunately common pre-m like prodiamine aren’t that effective with poa, products like spectacle flow and simazine are usually pretty good at controlling it. I would do some research on it though, I personally haven’t got around to using them due to the $$ I just deal with any poa outbreaks early on with certainty.

[@seanmclaughlin7415]

With pre emergent, you don’t need to wait, get it down early and you will be protected.

[@paulbaratta1566]

40s in New England and not quite there yet. Did pick up all the branches off the lawn from the wind storm last week. My application in Fall has brought some color to my lawn already. 2 more weeks maybe before I begin my Spring program.

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

Going to be a great season my friend

[@toddhickey1956]

What rate did you apply? How many sq ft is the yard? What kind of grass are you treating? What part of country?

[@jon9509]

Yeah it's definitely better to be too early than too late and warm weather is coming quick. I've already got two mows, aeration, and pre-em down. I think lots of people are gonna get caught by surprise if they wait until perfect conditions to start.

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

Absolutely. Especially this year.

[@poolplayergus]

"Waking 'er up?" Fertilizer does not wake the lawn from winter dormancy. Warm temperatures do.

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

I know. It's just a fun play on words. Kind of like moonlight. We all know the moon doesn't produce its own light. The sun lights it up from afar

[@DirtygardenCA]

That house is sweet, I know pro vista is a slow grower but will it get good spring flush growth this spring?

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

Yes, with how i'm treating it this season, It should.

[@creatingmind4910]

Great video! One thing I've been confused about is the nitrogen amount for the first early fertilizer. I thought you weren't supposed to put down that much nitrogen as your first application. What are your thoughts on this.

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

Yes. Not on Conventional Cool season grass. This is part of a project I am working on. The grass isn't where I want it to be so I'll be pushing it extra hard this season.

[@JDrach30]

Hey Jake, I'm also a local from The Region. Do you happen to have a link to your business if you have a website for your lawn care service? Cheers

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

Glad you asked! Yes I do... www.jtlkturf.com/

[@RobertGeneretteIII]

Link to the thermometer?

[@gregorysimerlein1162]

What if you get snow after you apply prodiamine?

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

No worries. Better already down than late. Plus, the snow will ensure it's watered in once it melts.

[@Biggiemarvs]

Meanwhile in Texas … in the middle of grow season lol

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

Pretty much 😂

[@charliezohfeld3659]

hopefully your getting ready for lots of folks losing thier jobs and houses starting in march and really rocketing in this june. keep the grass mowing

[@JakeTheLawnKid]

That's just a challenge we're going to have to navigate and we will