Memorial Day Mow, Milo Throw and Grub App | Lawn Tips Included

[@khoedl87]

"the neighbor is laying down in the grass talking to himself again"

[@CP-rm7rz]

well he is a lawn nut

[@jorgearellano6923]

😂😂 I Immediately paused the video after I heard the lady’s voice and checked the comments just to find this 😆😆😆

[@glenjamindle]

When I talk to my grass the neighbors call the cops. When Allyn does it he gets ad revenue.

[@FredFolkerts]

Funny I didn't even know its tradition to thrown down on Memorial Day and I did it because of timing. Awesome. Happy Memorial Day to you and your family. God Bless you and your sons for serving our Country!

[@walterholbrooks673]

Hi , thanks for all your help with great lawn care advice. I'm new to the lawn care game. I'm definitely seeing positive results. After 20 years of not properly taking care of the lawn. I keep watching your videos over and over again.Thanks

[@PatrickWitherow]

Just got back from Orlando. Of all things, I couldn't believe how nice the medians in the road looked. St. Aug everywhere and maintained/cut really well. It was nice to see a city take pride in just how the roads looked!

[@jamzach4]

Humic12 and RGS on Saturday, Grubex yesterday and our old Milo today....ahhhhh, that sweet smell of success. Happy Memorial Day.

[@avikempler5867]

Nothing like posting on a 3 year old video, but it came up in my auto play while listening and doing work. Just want to say, this is the video that really made me decide to go super recycler over Honda. I watched the other review videos too, but when upgrading from my cheap craftsman, clumping was my number one concern. So thank you, I have been enjoying the mow with the Toro for two years now.

[@carpentrylover145]

Who's that weirdo laying down in his grass..... Oh hey how you doing?😂

[@lydellb]

Who is he talking to lol

[@HDHD-tn7bs]

While shaking his pipe bomb

[@garrettdavis1646]

Favorite line of the video, “ I pretty much jacked it up by mowing.” Keeping it real

[@gufstl7526]

I had to pauae the video and comment on here as soon as you showed the old school striper. Is it weird that I felt pride that I “was there” when you built it? One of the OG’s!

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

5 year old daughter: why are we watching the grass show AGAIN??? Me: throw er down!! 5 year old: rolls eyes and leaves the room

[@EuroYardService]

Brett's grasscapades the grass show!!! 😂

[@kingkrs]

I get the same thing at my house! hahaha

[@keithowu]

It's not the striper. I've been saying this on your channel and others for a year. The Honda blows at mulching. Glad you called it out. The Honda interior mulching door doesn't seal fully. It's not even a good bagger either. Leaks clipping constantly. Love the channel.

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

Agreed. If love to buy one but I like side-discharging and the Honda can't do it.

[@ericsteinbach5657]

Same here. Got rid of my Honda since it would always leak clippings out the back when it was even slightly overgrown. The mulch door design is horrible and doesn’t fully seal

[@keithowu]

@@ericsteinbach5657 I want to get rid of mine, too. What mower did you switch to? I'm considering the Toro Super Recycler.

[@keithowu]

@@aguyandhiscomputer It's a real shame. It's a great looking mower, great engine, some neat features but if it can't mulch properly and can't bag properly, then the rest doesn't matter one iota.

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

@@keithowu yes, all you can do is get a different brand mower with a Honda engine. That's what I did.

[@burnstransport]

My Honda mower clumps up the same way yours did mowing heavy Kentucky blue Grass.... Most noticeable along the wheel tracks... I just leave it in bagging mode with the bag off and that seems to work much better.... Great video I remember your older video with the O.G. lawn striper pipe, you've come a long way Allan H. Keep up the good work 👌 💪

[@burnstransport]

And sharpening the blades does not help I've tried that 😀

[@captainhiltz73]

I shed a little tear not seeing the Earthway (Old Red) out on Memorial Day. 😢

[@bradabraham8151]

One thing I really admire about you Allen is that you always wear your ppe suggested on the label.

[@jeffreybryson]

I'm using your "Halloween" strategy by applying fert 1-2 weeks BEFORE holidays like this weekend so that I have my lawn on point for the holiday. I made a lawn striper a few weeks ago for my Honda push and the front lawn and sides are double striped like your old house. Thanks again.

[@richardjeun]

I have a HRC216 mower and I noticed that the new blades weren’t sharp, kinda dull, and had a coating of paint on top of that. I decided to check my new blades on my new Honda mower because it seemed like my St Augustine blades were being ripped (rough cut at the tip). After sharpening both blades by hand & file, I got better results with mulching and clean cut. I know I have spent too much on my mower, but im just a beginner lawn care nut, inspired mainly by your videos. Thanks for all your tips - I love watching your videos!

[@pat5873]

I learn something new from just about every video, podcast and email that you do (and I've been watching for years). This time it was the spreader-to-spreader variability in our equipment. Great point -- even though I too have the standard Scotts Turfbuilder Edgeguard DLX unit, mine may be calibrated a bit differently, has been subjected to different abuse than yours, and may be slightly more or less open than yours (or the "standard" used to set bag guidance) at a given setting number. So, as you have said many times, we each need to measure carefully the amount of each product that we actually apply at any given setting (e.g., Milo at a setting of "10") to determine exactly what combination of MY walking and MY spreader gives the application rate (pounds on the ground) I am seeking. Thanks, Al.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

perfect !! thanks Pat!

[@DanTrudel12]

I also have a Honda HRX and it does clump some when the grass is a little overgrown. I find that I have to go at a very slow speed and the clumping isn't as bad. The blades cut well but don't do as well at a little faster walking speed. If I want to mow fast, then I have to do a double pass in another direction to get rid of the clumps.

[@zro2gon]

I used to mulch with my Toro recycler but it clumped up too much even with changing to a gator blade. Now I just side discharge it and it's fine

[@Utoober-yp7mf]

I have a Honda and yes, does the same thing when lawn is overgrown and super thick. Sometimes my honda blades struggles to go through the thick lawn. So I bag areas where it's super thick and tall. Heck with milorganite, I have to cut at least 2 to 3 times a week to keep it at 3 in height! I have kentucky bluegrass here in illinois

[@CarsofTampa]

Here in Naperville IL. We have been getting tons of rain. The turf type tall fescue has been growing crazy fast. My Honda HRX does the same clumps even at 4 inches every 6 days.

[@gregory8901]

I'm out here working today, memorial day same as you. My neighbors are starting to hate me. Domination side effects. L.A. California

[@SuperDan1006]

I haven’t had that Honda for too long but it’s never done that before. In mulch mode, some clippings will get caught in the chute when it’s tall but it doesn’t dump out on the lawn in clumps.

[@chrisnovelli-n3architecture]

spit out my coffee when you were doing your Chicago accent, then said hi to the neighbor, good stuff!

[@22ddavyd]

Allyn, I’ve been following your recommendations for about a solid 6 months now. Doing everything from throwing er down, grub/pest control, watering, basically all minus the fancy expensive stuff that you put down 🤷🏻‍♂️. Long story short, my St Aug is looking fantastic.. I’m dominating thy neighbor by far! With that said, just want to throw a thanks your way sir.. your videos and recommendations are much appreciated!! 👍🏼

[@TheLawnCareNut]

awesome bro! Keep up the good work. 👊

[@haccprof]

I too have a Honda HRX ... it's the mower. The one third rule may be OK for the grass but you will leave some clippings behind.

[@linebum2112]

Yup, same mower too, and same result

[@ohios27]

Next time put the Honda in bag mode but don't use a bag. The airflow out the back helps cut higher grass without leaving the trail of clippings.

[@savagenh6234]

I love my honda (HRX 217), but I've also always had trouble with clumping on my Meyer Zoysia lawn if I let it grow for a week or more before a cut (I try to cut it twice a week during the summer). I have the checkmate striper on it, so what I usually do is cut it once to height, then raise the deck one notch and go over it again to break up any clumps (and add intensity to those stripes). Zoysia is just super-thick grass.

[@adamcamacho5675]

I leave a cheap scale in m garage and weigh the bag before and after using the product in my designated area. For example. If I need 10 lbs of milo or whatever. I'll weigh the bag (say 32 lb total) and not stop removing the product until the bag weighs 22 lbs. Good tip for your followers.

[@YardGuy]

My Toro recycler is doing the same thing this year, the really thick areas get all clumpy. I have never had really thick lush lawn before, so I never had this issue. Damn you Hane and your tips!

[@Chuy00quiles]

The side discharge attachment available for the Honda mower works great and removes the issue of that clumping. I love my Honda HRX217HYA! I missed these long videos, keep it up bro!!

[@TheLawnCareNut]

I'll have to look into that because this Honda actually shats the clippings out the back for mulch. I didn't even know there was a way to put a side discharge on it.

[@Chuy00quiles]

The Lawn Care Nut I enjoy doing the side discharge from time to time and so you turn your clip director all the way to bag setting and hook on the attachment and you’re ready to go. It’s basically a 90 degree elbow that shoots to the side.

[@johnames6430]

6:20 the thing can only handle so much, this happens even more if you deck is dirty. Wash it out until there is NO grass under there. It should be as clean as the day you got it and then see if that happens. My toro recycler fills up with debris under the deck very easily if the grass is even a little moist.

[@Szdday]

Hi Allyn, I have a Honda mower as well. The cut is superb but I do have to double cut if the lawn gets too long. If I don’t want to double cut, I just bag it.

[@mattdickinson3104]

My HRR also clumps on cool season grass. Seems like more of an issue when cutting shorter, even if not that overgrown. I set my governor to the “higher” speed and that seems to be helping a bit.

[@JimmyLewisMows]

Busy day for you! Hope you're relaxing and enjoying the evening now. Thanks Allyn!

[@BOB2pointzero]

Yep, grub app and milo down fri and Saturday and been watering Sunday and today. Watching the mole crickets come up to die. Happy Memorial Day.

[@kevinscott6372]

When you're overgrown you need to half bag and half mulch. Never a problem when I do this. I have the new 200 cc mower not sure if that's why I don't clump but half and half works great.

[@TheSoloAsylum]

Seed is down, sprouts are coming up, first mow is about three weeks out. Got my guide over the weekend so I can start doing some reading and stocking up supplies I'll need for the next few months.

[@woodnyardjunkie]

Same issue with my Honda. You wouldn't think dual blades would leave clumps.

[@Wittyusername82]

Wood-n-Yard Junkie my HRX clumps constantly.

[@woodnyardjunkie]

@@Wittyusername82 I have 2 Honda HRX mowers..might have to sell one and get a Timemaster. 👍

[@aparmley]

Allyn - I've got a Honda HHR216K9 and my mower always leaves those clumps on mulch setting. In fact I too mowed last night for the first time after vacation and a double pass over the clumps still didn't get them up. Cheers!

[@ryanern18]

Yep, I have the same Honda and it clumps. Hell, with how water-logged we've been in PA my ExMark bogs down, chokes out and leaves clumps if the lawn gets over 5" waiting for it to dry out a little.

[@m8eee]

my grass clumps like that if there is too much grass. if its tall, you have to slow down your walking speed to allow it time to make enough cuts before more enters and clogs/clumps

[@kccreations5945]

I just mowed with my Honda tonight with an overgrown lawn with freshly sharpened double blades and it left clippings like yours as well. I’m in Kansas City, KS, not sure what kind of grass but with the milo it’s pretty thick! I need to cut earlier, just so much rain!

[@michaelfeierstein4915]

I have the honda mower, same mower as my dad. I get those clumps too when my grass gets over grown. My dad does what another commenter said, he runs it on bag mode without the bag

[@lawnrebel]

I LOVE this channel. Thank you for working so hard to bring me so much entertainment.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

you're welcome bro!

[@J_Jim-mo3ub]

I have an older Honda Roughly the same model as yours and it does not do well in long/thick grass. I used it to cut a customers lawn that was overgrown (but not to bad) and it left clumps and grass sticking up even with a freshly sharpened the blade!

[@SeattleSteelLLC]

Guy across the street is talking to his grass again. What a nut! Yard looks nice though. Maybe I’ll go have a talk with my grass too....🤔

[@phaster01]

Ending a good mow day with a great cigar is PERFECT!!

[@craftman5632]

Don't stress too much just double mow it, your lawn is dominating the neighborhood, keep up the good work. Yellow spot in the yard just spot water it, then throw some of those green clippings over it.

[@jonathanmessore1907]

i put my milo down a week ago so it would look good today... and i could spend the day fishing as well...

[@robertkuzak9311]

Yes Alan my Honda also creates those columns and I have thick Kentucky bluegrass

[@RyanTJohnson]

I died at 1:40 from the accent that you always do and then I became deceased when the lady walked by.

[@1961fireguy]

My zoysia doesn't mulch very good either. I think the zoysia just doesn't cut it up enough. I have zamur zoysia and use a Hustler Raptor zero turn and it still doesn't mulch really good.

[@ericstinnett9182]

Great video, check up underneath the mower and see if it's clean If there's a bunch of grass stuck up on the mower it will cause it not to circulate good and to chop it up real fine Thanks

[@MultiDougster]

Just the fact that you used a bossa nova as background music was enough to keep me listening ;)

[@aaroncover2762]

The clumping is a Honda mower deck thing. I get the same thing in mulching mode on my Honda HRR216

[@lidildevil]

my self propelled mulching Toro will leave grass clippings on the lawn if it has gotten to tall when I cut it

[@lawnrebel]

This is EXACTLY why I like to bag.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

I should have side discharged but I was too lazy to find that attachment

[@daveandmeredithburke9996]

My Honda does the same. I recently found that my ‘hatch’ door was getting stuck toward the Bag side. If I move the the lever a few times back and forth between Mulch and Bag it performed better. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@garykennedy5263]

My Honda does the exact same thing! Probably my only complaint with it though.

[@MichaelRei99]

Gary Kennedy don’t let your grass get overgrown.

[@USAFTACP]

I've always told folks who asked for recommendations on mowers; if you want to mulch get a Toro Recycler or Super Recycler depending on budget, if you want to bag your clippings get the Honda HRX217.

[@natebolton9385]

Mine was clumping like that as well. As much as I hated doing it I threw the bag on and ran it over again to get some of those clumps off. Too much rainy weather- not enough mowing time

[@TranTrackz]

"Sharpen your mower blade Hane" sounds like a meme

[@davidnoble173]

Sold my Honda HRX after owning for a year because of the clumping. Doesn't handle thick bermuda (couch) well, even when catching. Replaced with the Toro Timemaster and it's far better.

[@1975oldschool]

David Noble same here with my HRX and Bermuda. Moving to a new house soon with double the yard, gonna give me an excuse to get the timemaster.

[@jackbyrne5813]

I have a Honda 21 inch with the steel deck and have the same issue. I have been forced to bag .

[@neumann0341]

I have the newer Honda Gcv200 engine and my mulching option works fabulous in long thick grass I live I Illinois we been getting atone rain out here no problem with mine

[@webeducation]

The gator mulching blades seem to do a nice job, but kills the battery on my EGO mower. I can only do the front yard then recharge and do the back. But its fine i just edge while it recharges.

[@ddtastro4584]

I have to mulch three times a week with my Honda because it clumps just like yours if I do not.

[@joshualeon3486]

Hoc?

[@joseaponte6969]

Good content and relaxing music! I really enjoy your videos and I’m improving my lawn care tactics. Thanks a lot LCN and 🙋🏻‍♂️ from Massachusetts!

[@rickwithturftyme7264]

you only become an LCN when a neighbor either sees you on your knees looking at grass or just laying down in it. OG Allyn has been laying in the grass for many years now. I'll be moving to the panhandle in 2025. I am already researching warm season grasses. Living in the transition zone has its benefits with TTTF and KBG but the salt life is calling me. Good stuff with the St. Augustine

[@chrisohara4777]

I definitely get the clumping with the Honda. Slightly older model but nonetheless I get clumping when my turf is growing super thick. Sometimes I'll just go out after and blow it around evenly or sometimes I just double cut.

[@mr.canada]

Yep - I have the same Honda mower..if the grass is as tall (& thick) that is what you get --- your grass is probably damp lower down which contributes to excess clippings/clumps..... I also remember seeing that metal tube of yours in your original video --and first thing I thought, yes I would definitely be backing up on that thing ...lol

[@bluelude2001]

My Honda hrx217 doesn't mulch my zoysia well at all... I bag it. If i want to mulch it I have to literally cut it every other day. It also doesnt bag the seed stems.

[@hwkfans]

my edge guard cable broke and didn't realize it until I got done thrown er down. probably need a new one. unless I can recommend a new one for fathers day??

[@TheLawnCareNut]

I like the Earthway 2600 but I'm a short guy and it's perfect for me

[@hwkfans]

@@TheLawnCareNut 5-6K yard. Keep up the good work. You're a good man!

[@jaygonzalez3555]

Al, did you ever figure out the cause of the clipping clumps left by the Honda HRX? This year, I'm mowing my lawn lower than previous years, and as my Bermuda has thickened up as a result of the lower HOC, I'm now getting similar clumps left on my lawn as I cut...all on the left side of the mower.

[@moonmanmike69]

My honda clumps as well. Guess you'll need to do a recommendation video out there, for us honda owners

[@Banzai51]

Mine does too in thick-high grass. My Craftsman did the same. Interested to see if the Toros deal with it better.

[@moonmanmike69]

Yeah, i was wondering the same. It definitely gets annoying if you go a week in the spring, without mowing.

[@johnames6430]

5:02 what do you guys usually do when someone walks by, I try not to look and start mowing away from the sidewalk to make it look natural!

[@randymiller8361]

My old Honda left clumps all the time when my KBG/perennial rye was thick. My super recycler doesn’t have that problem.

[@angelrivera5272]

Can I fertilize my lawn even though I have weeds mixed in with it? I'm growing new grass in the patchy areas where I had removed the moss. I thought I could fertilize keep it healthy and then go back and kill the weeds???? Not sure

[@DIYDad1]

Dude I titled my vid thumbnail almost the exact same thing this morning lol. Gotta love memorial day weekend mow and milo. To me it's always been like the unofficial start of the summer and lawncare season. Always puts me in a positive mood! I noticed the grass clumping with my Honda as well. Cuts beautifully if you keep to the 1/3rd rule, but if it gets out of hand like a few patches of TTTF in my back yard that goes too long between mows, I get the same thing. It cuts the grass up into smaller pieces yet, so I just rake it out a bit so it doesnt clump up and choke the grass. Still a killer domination line with that zoysia next to your neighbors though!

[@couchpotato7862]

I have a troy bilt mulcher and if the grass it high and I cut it - it just wont mulch and will leave clumps

[@andrewsnow1933]

Hi allyn, I'm in the Midwest. I have a question for you. I'm about to use tenacity with the blue dye and surfactant trying to eradicate clover and what i believe to be chickweed. My question is: Can i put down Scott's EZ seed right on the areas where I've applied the herbicide? Or wait for the pesky weeds to die off? Your videos are terrific. Thanks, Andy

[@bryangarber7580]

You can use the seed right away as long as its cool season, kbg will suffer a slight growth regulation and have a slightly longer establishment period, but the tenacity will act as a preemergent for about a month... If chickweed is all youre worried about, its about to die naturally with the heat

[@andrewsnow1933]

@@bryangarber7580 .chickweed and clover. Probably other stuff. I've never used this before(tenacity) . I've used ortho weed b gone in a hose attached sprayer. But, thanks for the response!

[@wewalkedonthemoon]

That “dry” spot in the lawn could be caused by the “magnifying glass” effect that some energy efficient windows have. I had issues with ours killing some of my landscaping. Just a possibility.

[@gutpileman]

My Honda clumps when its over grown. It doesn’t seem to mulch well

[@captainlarrynosleepfishing5350]

Just returned mine and got a toro super recycler. Far better machine got mulching

[@empwrelliek]

I have wild bermuda coming into my centipede should i pull it or leave it.

[@jason-ge5nr]

my honda leaves clumps when i mow thru thick stuff. always has

[@portiaholliday8741]

Last year 2018 you had us using Dominion for grubs. Are we still using Dominion this year? Should we wait for a dry spell in June to use Dominion? Scotts Grubex instructions read: "Do not apply a grub-killer on the rainy season or whenever there is a heavy rainfall. Grubs are easier to control when the lawn is dry." We're having our typical PA May/June rainy season. Is there a great reason you switched to Grubex?

[@TheLawnCareNut]

you can use Dominion and it works great. I am just offering some different alternatives now. The GrubEx needs an inch of water to get into the soil and you can time out the rain for that if you want or water it in yourself.

[@portiaholliday8741]

@@TheLawnCareNut It sounds like i should open my ready bag of Grubex. I'm a home gardener and I've been digging deep in the soil. I saw quite a few grubs in spite of my Dominion application last year. I squeezed and popped all the grubs that I saw. In the Fall I will use some Milky Spore but I will buy it now bc it's sold in the spring.

[@vidya_gaming_dad]

My Honda does leave clumps like that when the grass is a bit taller or its wet.

[@area51outlaw97]

My Honda also does that. If i need to mow and the grass is tall it works better switched to bag with out a bag.

[@ohios27]

I agree. It's like it needs the airflow out the back.

[@Milkdudsandpancakes]

Area51outlaw does that mean it gets all over you while you’re walking behind it??

[@ohios27]

@@Milkdudsandpancakes yes but it's not as bad as you would think.

[@area51outlaw97]

@@Milkdudsandpancakes no there's a cover it blows between. Plus i have a big league strip kit.

[@paulsanchez4141]

I like Lawns across America but this is exactly why I love your channel! You and the lawn , I love it! Hilarious laying on your lawn and people walking by cigar and a draft beer needed

[@TheLawnCareNut]

cheers bro!

[@amberkeumurian255]

I avoid that clumping with my Honda by using the bag and setting the Versamow a couple notches from full mulch toward bag.

[@james-jl2ej]

Bagging is worse than leaving clippings. Your taking nitrogen and nutrients away from the lawn by bagging!!!

[@amberkeumurian255]

@@james-jl2ej That's the benefit of the Honda's Versamow; it allows me to mulch most of the clippings, but bag enough so that I don't have clumps smothering my turf.

[@1961fireguy]

Allyn I have Zamur Zoysia and have the same clumping problem. I was told the zoysia has a higher silica content so it doesn't mulch as well as Bermuda and S. Augustine. If you figure something out I would love to hear about it.

[@Nighthawk30722]

Same issue with our Honda on mulch and thicker grass.

[@PapaWheelie1]

Can we have a water system video? It hasn’t rained here in Jupiter Fl in several weeks and I really try not to over water. But at some point I have to turn the water on and it is tricky to hit all the spots, if I miss a few areas the weeds take over.

[@HurstGN]

The Honda is known to leave a trail at the left rear wheel when mulching grass that is too tall. Some guy online says to cut the grass frequently and mow no more than 1/3. Violating thar rule....well. We used our 20 year old HRX217 to cut wet grass that was about 8-10 inches tall. Bagging it, there was nothing left behind on the lawn. Yes, we violated the 1/3 rule, but weather and health concerns got in the way.

[@drumspipes]

I had a Honda for two weeks that did the same thing. Didn’t like partial rear discharge all over my feet, either. Good thing Home Depot is good about returns!

[@TheLawnCareNut]

It cuts so nicely though which is why I like it.

[@sidplattenburg7105]

I love your videos man, so educational. I would love to see a complete lawn guide starting in the winter throughout the whole year. A guide that shows when to fertilize, pre and post emergent, lime, treat with fungicides. I live in NC Piedmont region, I have tall/fine fescue. Could you write out a complete guide of when to apply these applications? Thanks

[@sidplattenburg7105]

Just curious what the best timeframe would be to apply the above applications

[@btm9823]

Any one else been saying “over by there” since watching all these videos? Haha! Love the videos & appreciate all the tips over by there!

[@MrMatteo83]

Yep, my Honda does the same thing with tall grass.