Levelling My TifTuf Couch (Bermuda) Green With Sand // Plus Seed Update

In today's video, I am levelling my TifTuf Couch (Bermuda) Green with sand. I'm levelling the lawn because it's quite uneven and I need it level to be able to cut at golf green height.
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[@ashmcnicol7469]

I can't see your legs.

[@LawnTips]

Oops, forgot to put them on

[@Ibehovavmajs]

Aight it’s 4am and I’m really curious on how I ended up here, good vibes tho

[@shaneWARs1]

Me to what the hell am I watching I cant lie I like it lol

[@chrismason679]

Why the dislikes. Probably jealousy, because you have a sik lawn.

[@paws27]

You’re never going to find a video with no dislikes so there’s really no point on focusing on them. Especially when it’s actually a very good ratio like this video which is currently 43:1. That’s better than most by a good bit.

[@daneschrank8915]

It’s Australians thinking it’s the like button

[@90-period22]

Hey good vid man keep it up

[@joseluismaldonado4577]

Thanks for the price

[@garrettscott4094]

My wife is in charge of maintaining the couch around here.

[@wayneessar7489]

Would you help if she asked nicely?

[@Jmfokken]

Almost first to see the cooch grass (not the lady parts). 🤣

[@LawnTips]

You make me sick son 😂

[@rois1986]

Hey is TifTuf Couch the same as TifTuf Bermuda? Also where did you get the sand for the levelling?? Thanks!

[@LawnTips]

Yep, exactly the same 👍🏽 I just got the sand from my local landscape supplier in town

[@a_ch1ld_0f_god10]

Why does he cut his neighbors part of lawn? Is the neighbor cool with it?

[@hamidkarzai7096]

Obviously

[@joseluismaldonado4577]

Cause he aint a petty bitch

[@davidbarron8706]

Spray those ants boi!!

[@shrek6389]

All looks great Ben, but I am keen to know (and perhaps you'll tell in a future vid.) how do you first mow after the sand? That is to say, if you use your cylinder mower that sand would destroy the blades and using a rotary mower, well the blades are cheap and easy to replace, but would it vacuum up a lot of the sand? Just wondering for my own future plans.

[@JM-yx1lm]

It doesnt stay like what you see right now. 1 or 2 waterings and its below the grass.

[@shrek6389]

@@JM-yx1lm That may be the case if your lawn is mown high buddy, but last time I found I vacuumed all of it up with the rotary mower - I mow at 6mm (1/4") - I find the same thing with slow release pelleted fertilisers, I just end up with it all in the catcher. So I now go liquid. I'll just have to put less down and see how well I can work it in..... Next spring.

[@JC-zt1zu]

Does your neighbour mind you doing this to their half of the lawn? And putting a golf green on the lawn?

[@grahamlwilson]

Man how many mowers do you have? Seems you have mower owner virus. No known cure.

[@joshuadavey6489]

are you from South Australia?

[@EdDerp101]

Hi boss! Great video! I'm after some guidance if available. I've just had some tiftuf laid 3 weeks ago. Unfortunately the landscapers didn't do a good job levelling and its quite bumpy all over. Being as we're just about a third of the way through autumn would you suggest I hold off until spring, or smash it out and hopefully get some growth before winter? Any help is greatly appreciated! Cheers

[@jlush444]

Love it Ben. Always super helpful info.

[@gaz781]

Another awesome vid Ben. Will be looking at top dressing my lawns next season.

[@voriiax3658]

Strange question, what boots do you wear and are they steel toe?

[@LawnTips]

Sure are steel toe. They are from Bunnings actually. The brand is Hard Yakka

[@imnewtothis5762]

I am high as fuck and its 1:58a and i honestly cant think of something more satisfying then a 10mm cut on your grass. Sweet jesus ive watched hours already

[@Derno277]

Hey mate. So you can level/topdress at any time?? Doesn't have to be straight away? Say a few months after you have layed it??

[@jakemallory6949]

Awesome job! Again, that “first mow” video is gonna be epic.

[@CobraAquinas]

Scalp from the MOA.... Gonna miss this MOA... Love it.

[@TheJoedirty]

How much money do you think you’ve spent on your lawn in the last 12months #justsayin

[@LawnTips]

I wouldn't even know man. The bore installed made it bump up a bit though haha

[@TheJoedirty]

Yeah but I’m more talking about the maintenance side if things. You should maybe see if there’s enough interest to do a video about keeping a well maintained lawn on a budget as I’m sure most of us can’t afford to buy “top shelf” fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides as frequently. 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

@@LawnTips lol id say hummmm 50k lol

[@RVALawnLove]

It’s come a long way fast. Looking good bro

[@alastairduncan1944]

Mattteee why even wheel Barrow that the 2m from your pile 😅

[@Bluepittt20]

👍

[@Biscuitabuse]

Gotta say huge thanks mate. Because of your vids I've been able to get my folks lawn(sir walter) back on track after almost 6 years of complete neglect. Started with maybe 10% coverage of the lawn area at the start of October 2019, I've now got lush healthy coverage of around 75% of the area. One more season and she'll be back on track properly. Couldn't have done it without your advice and enthusiasm.

[@LawnTips]

No worries man, love that story! Once your happy with it, shoot me some pics. I'd love to share it

[@nonickname1522]

Great video! 👍Congrats on 50k subs btw. Cool 😎 boi

[@LawnTips]

Thanks man! Appreciate it 👌🏽

[@lcoombe]

Great video once again Ben thanks for all the helpful tips :)

[@whale4304]

first, Australian as well Trevor

[@trevormuggeridge4560]

Jeff , 👍

[@trickyp1585]

Do you and that machine need a moment bro 3:52. Subscribed

[@cyrushenry1909]

How level can this damn lawn be?!

[@rokingoutinwa2678]

Does couch need to be cut before applying the top dress?

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

awesome. loved this. - We have snow up here in NY right now. New friend Ruthie

[@rowansmith3468]

i fucking came when i watched this video

[@jeremyreimann300]

Love your videos Ben and love your channel. A suggestion for something different and interesting to keep it fresh. A MONEY CHALLENGE - approach a random neighbour and offer to reinvent their lawn for day $500-$1000. Show people how it can be done on a budget. I’m sure if you rocked up to my house and offered me a Stella lawn for $500 I would be throwing the cash at you. I think it would make a good vid ?

[@mattsmith6824]

Do you trust the kikuyu seed you can get from bunnings they are Scotts lawn builder. Munns professional. And Hortico. What would you suggest as my front lawn is patchy and back lawn the corners are brown.

[@josephfelderhoff1965]

In what dad themed dimension does this man live?

[@zacj63]

Hi Ben My kikuyu grass from seed already grew but it looks 50% kikuyu and 50% paspalum is that normal if you grow grass from seed? Thanks, bro for your help👍👍👍.

[@siiiiiiiiiimo]

Is there a lot of pasp in your neighbours properties? I cant grow anything evenly with all the weeds that come over the fence, thats my excuse atleast

[@supernom]

Lawn tips the real lawn youtube GOAT. other youtubers out here mowing zoysia at 4 inches and claiming lawn dominance. the kids up the primary school can maintain zoysia at 4 inches

[@mauriceclemens3286]

I would hate to be his neighbor.

[@-nellie-m3711]

Damm, I just bought our second hoselink hose plus attachments and a cover for one of them, didn’t know you had a discount code Ben, Love our Hoselink hoses, I’ll have to get that sprinkler just to get a discount Lol, what do you think of their products, I also bought the Fertiliser spray mixer, along with some liquid lawn fertiliser and seaweed stuff.... I didn’t notice much of a difference using their liquid lawn fertiliser though...that was last Summer....When’s the golf tournament Lol 😂 Loving the rain we’re getting at the moment..☔️☔️☔️☔️⛈⛈⛈⛈⛈

[@hitmann007]

Nice work!! Wanted to get tiftuf on my yard too but I tried to look for a tiftuf seed online but no luck. Is this available only in sod? - southern calif

[@cowboys1spurs]

What is the brand of your boots?

[@happypotato6739]

I don't have any clue why I enjoy these videos but I do 👍 keep on keepin on

[@LawnTips]

Thanks man 👌🏽 appreciate it!

[@1011-k5z]

If you add soil polymers instead of hydroline that would be better because the polymers can stay in soil for years and they can keep moisture. Also, if you add any amino acid which is rich in nitrogen with organic fertiliser will be great combination as well. The amino acids will help to build strong roots system and improve roots ability to take up to nutrients from soil.

[@friendlyoldbum9182]

How did it go with all that heavy rain ?? Assuming you got what just came down from QLD

[@thereisnothinghere9809]

got an update on your brothers lawn?

[@LawnTips]

It's gone off because of the drought and water restrictions. Hopefully we get more rain so I can start shooting vids there again

[@DuzBee]

13:18 It would be good if you actually showed the easy flow system it’s self, not just water coming out of a nozzle, how to set it up and it’s operation ect

[@nottodaybuddy370]

Folks will OCD over the non level driveway edges for as long as you leave them like that. My take is a sloped green is more of a challenge and more fun, so go for it and also it will remove the edge you're unable to mow, thus save you edging time ;)

[@christoespach1744]

First in SA?

[@danielrose643]

Which part of aussie is this?? Im a fan, blokes lawn porn!!

[@danielj3792]

Hi mate love what you do thanks for the tips! a question for ya how thick to go with top dressing buffalo with sand for levelling

[@lophophorawilliamsii9740]

This guy has such OCD

[@AsLawnandLandscaping]

Nice video brother. Lawn is really coming back!

[@BrandonKoruna]

hitting me on 2 points here... One my love for golf... two my need to improve my lawn .... RIP Canada

[@micks2636]

What is the device you run your liquid fert through your irrigation and wher do I get one

[@TheLawnGuardian]

I miss the bermuda a had. Your lawn is coming back!

[@p0k3r86]

How’s your bro’s lawn looking these days?

[@siiiiiiiiiimo]

Little seedies! Where the birds at? Oh there you just mentioned them never mind. Ka pai

[@lildickdaddy144]

Hey big sauce now this is your full time job can we dedicate a section of your lawn for buffalo just to expand your audience Please

[@Starlight_GT]

I just bought my hoselink hose last week I wish I knew about your voucher code 😭😭😭

[@traviswruck3796]

Neighbours must love you what suburb u live in and what state

[@garycooper4982]

hi how the rain in the country i live in campbelltown we had about 40 mm rain in the last 3 days

[@johnnyutah1053]

Sprinkler system only in the backyard?

[@plugg4r]

What's the general rule of thumb for top dressing mm per M2 with sand?

[@5wisher5weet]

You seem very sad about losing the swardman. Almost like out of the blue they asked for it back

[@LawnTips]

Haha nah, I always knew it was going back. They are sending me the electric one in a month or two 👌🏽 I will miss it though, some good memories with that bad boy.

[@TheLawnShark]

Great update. I will be doing something very similar this spring/summer.

[@SuperTA329]

👍

[@nicknunez5390]

Nice dude, how is the Bro’s kbg doing lately?

[@davefarley1960]

I wish I'd have known that Hoselink code a few weeks ago...

[@humanarchitecture]

Why is it that always the good lawns have lamppost's standing in the centre of it? 😂

[@singlemalt1972]

Wow, I've watched some weird videos on KZbin, but this takes the cake for total overkill.

[@LawnTips]

You've never looked into how golf courses do things then 😉

[@Lawnvolution]

First Ohioan 👍

[@trevormuggeridge4560]

George, that’s a first. 😁😂

[@Lawnvolution]

trevor muggeridge hahahaha☕️☕️

[@HappyfoxBiz]

the problem of level lawns is that when there's heavy rainfall where the soil can't cope it can cause flood areas, the reason why lawns are sloped away from dwellings is to allow that runoff if there ever is too much of a heavy rainfall, and as you said... you have clay under the sand. Food for thought though

[@LawnTips]

It still slopes away from my house 👍🏽 I’ve got an old video where I first did the levels about 2 years ago. I say exactly that

[@australianlawnfanatics3535]

First awesome guy to comment!!!

[@LawnTips]

100% 😉

[@Groz18511]

So your broadcast spreader handles sand no worries?

[@choccy__miik8558]

Hello

[@caveman5831]

3 mins in 😁👍

[@keegan12354]

Hey mate, can you use this sand as underlay?

[@FNQBrad]

Thanks for the LawnTipVid! You must have good neighbors who won't trample on the putting green while you are leveling it. It's just that I noticed the rubbish bins at the fence line.

[@chrisrosie0584]

Those bins annoy me. Run a strip of the aluminium garden edge and pebbles up there Ben. Even a screen.

[@CHOPPER030279]

I'm not sure how I feel about aggressive couch

[@mutchumbo]

What do you think about using a drag mat for levelling purposes? Ones like they use on baseball infields. I have regular access to one of those and not a leveller like yours.

[@LawnTips]

Drag mats are great. That's what we used to use on the golf greens. I'd go for it

[@taluuuh]

Yo mate, what up ?! Welcome to another laaawn tip vid! That's how I start my Saturday. Hell yeah! Love the videos!

[@daruandu]

New boots, mate? RIP ants 😂😂😂😂

[@Michael-bs2ke]

What do you do for the edge that the mower doesn't get to?

[@lachyray]

Curious to know why sand is preferred over soil. I need to level a few spots and was under the impression I had to use soil. I'm a rookie though so I'm glad I came across this video before I did it!

[@lathiat]

LRVYZ he mentioned in the original overseed video

[@kgj1119]

Is that ez flo system available in the states?

[@JM-yx1lm]

You need a bigger yard mate. Lots of money in equipment for that strip. Looks awesome though

[@JM-yx1lm]

Ok i didnt realize until the end of the vid that you have more yard than just that strip!!

[@padthai411]

Awesome, thanks for your info and experience.

[@stupac10]

Hey man, how much sand layer could I get away with on my empire zoysia ?

[@gregmccoy8616]

Would you recommend purchasing a Swardman, I’m considering one myself...

[@-What-are-your-thoughts]

That’s a pretty good roll for a front yard green. The lawn is dark, going to look amazing as it fills in.

[@tonynorman5599]

Looking Good Ben. Keep up the good videos

[@grmnj]

the crispyness of the mic gives me anxiety

[@ricbaker4739]

That's why Rye is so good. 👍 Hope you got some steady, deep watering rains.

[@alfreddemaio9725]

Hey man where did you get the easy flow from

[@5wisher5weet]

That reminds me, I dunno where my hard yakka boots are...

[@LawnTips]

Haha, I didn't take them 😂

[@matthewcassar4412]

What’s happing to Matt’s lawn

[@2430jgv]

What brand of boots are those?