Mowing Tips After Over Seeding

[@johnjrkean7008]

This is the third video this week that I havent been notified idk what's up with my phone but I'm glad I found it

[@GCITurf]

i have a plan to fix that...i tell about it in the video i filmed today...i have had multiple people ask me about this

[@johnjrkean7008]

@@GCITurf much appreciated .....ur videos have help me tremendously over the past year thank u very much and God bless

[@BYOB4u]

I agree about the dog barking. Truly one of the most annoying things to listen to. I had the same problem with my neighbors dog. I bought a high frequency sound tone device on a solar panel and installed it on the fence. It turns on when a dog barks and humans can’t hear it. Dogs can and it makes them stop barking. Worked like a charm. For $100 it was well worth it.

[@pczapp827]

The absolute worst noise is kids. Never could stand it even as a young person.

[@Los714]

What’s the name of it?? I got the same issue now. Every time I’m in my backyard the neighbors dog is barking nonstop.

[@TopTierLawnCareServices]

8:08 given that dog a death stare 🤣

[@buds.8645]

For the bare spots, my habit has been to use some type of soil probe to see if there is some subsurface obstruction that prevents growth. My next step is to liberally soak the area with RGS and Humic 12. So far that process hasn’t failed me. But, I’m dealing with warm season turf and that might make a difference. Might try carrying some dog treats when you go out to mow. He might just be trying to get some attention.

[@jamesawtrey2644]

Very interesting in relationship to the fact that this is the subject of our test in turfgrass class at Texas Tech this week. Protecting the new plants by using light equipment, soil moisture during establishment, and problem solving. Thanks for the real-life C-3 example.

[@blankman6626]

I could see you with a big mirror and grow lights to make sure that spot get enough light.

[@ronh7510]

LOL. The face when the dogs started barking!!!

[@tretre1692]

I’m so glad to see I am not the only one that has the same problem! I hate owners that cant recognize or control their dogs!

[@grassthief1280]

Pete the Dude your my when it comes to cultivating Turf grass 👍

[@arthurdurham4451]

Hello brother, Looks like your turf is coming along. Regarding your neighbor's barking dogs, I had the same issue. The constant barking was becoming a serious problem for me and after some research I purchased the dog silencer Max manufactured by The Good Life. It is an ultrasonic deterrent that has returned my peace and quiet and sanity outside of my house. I recommend purchasing it with the remote control and the wall outlet power cord so you don't have to fool around with batteries or the solar option. Good luck brother!

[@joshstaton508]

I despise a constantly barking dog.

[@arthurdurham4451]

My wife and I have had dogs all our adult lives and if my dog barks I'm going out and trying to figure out what's going on. I would never disrespect my neighbors privacy by disturbing them like that. We should all treat people the way we want to be treated.

[@matthewimi]

What's the distance on that thing? I have a battery powered one that obviously doesn't shoot more than about 10 or 15 ft I think. There was a dog a while ago that would bark a lot, but Maggie doesn't bark much anymore. She's a little older.. Roughly how much was the unit?

[@arthurdurham4451]

@@matthewimi the distance is advertised at 300 ft. I purchased it about a year ago and I believe I paid about $150 for it plus an extra $25 for the electrical outlet option. It needs to be installed in line of sight of the dog. It is an ultrasonic deterrent which only the dog can hear. It detects the dog barking and activates however I would also recommend purchasing the unit with the remote control so that you can activate the unit whenever you want. I noticed a difference immediately and after a few weeks of using it the dog barking has pretty much gone to zero. He starts barking and I activate the unit and he quits within a few minutes. Definitely worth the money!

[@matthewimi]

@@arthurdurham4451 Thank you sir, may I have another.

[@likeluke5761]

Love watchin pete lol always learn something. Today i learned pete needs to rig an electric line to the fence.

[@aka_hondo]

Looking good Pete! Thank you for the video.

[@bigcatkim]

Thanks Pete!

[@johnhamilton9229]

I know you were thinking only positive things while the dog barked. You’re a good man.

[@NextLevelLawnCare]

when you stopped to stare at the dog, i thought back to that deer skit you did at the shop a while back. i feel like that was the thought in your head too haha.

[@GCITurf]

😂😂😂

[@garlandholland]

You do a excellent job of taking care of your lawn and I see the dog wants to be on camera 😂. Love hate relationship.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Looks great Pete! 🔥 I'm a dog person and I was really waiting for you to say something about that dog.... it's probably exactly what I was thinking 😂

[@MrFergusonLawn]

Man that KBG is looking good! So jealous of you well water peoples haha. Thanks for the 9 min of awesomeness sir.

[@Terry11111]

Haha I knew when I heard those dogs barking in the beginning that Pete was gonna feel a certain way 🤣

[@dalewiley9208]

Thanks for the tips.

[@Rich_man_north_of_Richmond]

Ugh planted 55 lbs of cool blue and 45 lbs spreader elite over 10k sqft on August 20th watered it in same as your schedule and I have about about 50% germination. Now I'm thinking I should have seeded with rye instead.

[@Piccolo_Re]

Should have did a mix of tttf and rye. Roughly 80% rye with 20% tttf for a yard that large. Or 50 50.

[@Rich_man_north_of_Richmond]

@@Piccolo_Re yeah I might re seed with rye or an 80 20 mix of tttf and rye

[@gov_1483]

Good fertilized dirt right there

[@Teeitup78]

Great channel. Great seed. I take care of pga championship golf course turf in the northeast have a degree in turf and microbiology from umass. You have a great property. We know how much work it takes. Love a shirt or hat. Thanx

[@briancarpenter86]

All right Pete! I’ve got a small 40 x 25‘ front yard with Kentucky bluegrass. I would love to reel mower but don’t want to spend two grand on one. Where can I find one of those manual reel mowers that I could stripe with?

[@GCITurf]

I bought mine off Amazon for about $125

[@chrisgraham140]

What kind of rotory mower is that you are using? I've been using a cheap troy-bilt for years and want to upgrade.

[@erinpackard9768]

I believe that is a 25" Y Bravo mower.

[@2InfinityAndBeyondGarage]

🐕 🐶 Should get the outdoor automatic dog barking whistle. And put it on your camera tripod. That way the dog barks once and then will stop. You have different level you can set it on also. 20 bucks on Amazon, black and hidden

[@themayor8730]

That dog loves you… he barks and barks and barks……. 🐶 🐕🦴🦴🦴

[@DahlFreeman]

Barking don’t bother me, great video! Thanks for the advice

[@beerbeforebreakfast]

It should. That is not something that a neighbor with any sort of human consideration should allow for more than 5 seconds. If my dog's did that for 2 seconds I immediately make them come inside. I will not allow that.

[@steved.5628]

I was thinking the same thing you were Pete. Trust me!

[@zarethd]

the ybravo mower doesn't seem to do so great on the throwing clippings

[@mikemessink]

Pete! Would love to see some content on blade sharpening! I have just been buying new blades every year since I only have about 6k sqft, and the blade in only $25... Seems like I should upgrade from the metal file I've been using on my oldest blade I use for a few spots in the back alley that might ding the blade.. cheers!

[@gregmatson1470]

New blades aren't very sharp and should be sharpened before use. A guy who knows how to sharpen correctly on a bench grinder will have them sharp enough to shave with.

[@mikemessink]

@@gregmatson1470 dang.. yeah, see why we need this content.. haha, had no idea.. now I feel bad for my little grasslings bludgeoning them with dull instruments 🤣

[@shanew7361]

I have that same rake and the black handle keeps falling off.

[@hoosier8729]

Love the overseeding process. I'm a dog lover and have one of my own but I can't stand when owners let their dogs constantly bark , especially in a subdivision disturbing peoples peace.

[@irhusker6569]

My nextdoor neighbors are like that. I'm about ready to blow my top. Dog barks non-stop when I go out into my own yard.

[@hoosier8729]

@@irhusker6569 same here. We invested in a privacy fence and then planted thuja green giants . Neighbors aren't too bad but their 3 full grown dogs that are constantly outside did get annoying. The fence and trees minimized the annoyance a lot.

[@tretre1692]

My parents are one of those people, and my neighbors are one of those people. My wife taught me the peace with a silent dog! I get SO annoyed with barking dogs and have taught me a strong dislike for dogs and a HUGE love for cats!

[@terrywatts1060]

@@irhusker6569 Same.

[@rndm4642]

Like Rodney Dangerfield said…

[@jcs1758]

I've found my low areas always germinate last.... sun or low or no sun. I think the Water buries the seed a bit more. When the weather cooperates and the soil dries more, the seed pops.

[@shanew7361]

Yea same here its annoying

[@robsolo4024]

What kind of manual reel mower is that

[@brodygoalie]

Not mulching mower? Why?

[@gregmatson1470]

He doesn't like them, but I think that's because he's never used a good one. A Honda HRX with sharp blades FTW.

[@Barod52]

When you walked away off camera at the end I was expecting a loud YELP from the dog before the video ended.

[@dennis82468]

You're face hearing that dog bark :)

[@zachdailyfost4433]

I strive for this level of immaculate lawn, just went though and moderate HOC reset full raking, and heavy overseed (30lbs for 8500²ft with some newnew areas) topped with peet (first for me), would you say Cal Trimmer would be to heavy for the baby grass?

[@jordanspeck7279]

Whats the reason for not bagging the clippings. I cut only with a push mower and I use the catcher every time. I was under the impression that only a mulching mower was able to not get bagged? I'm obviously wrong but can you elaborate

[@terrywatts1060]

Plugs will definitely work Pete

[@michael111781]

For the bald spot have you thought about pre germinating the seed to get a head start on it?

[@jcs1758]

I started pre germinating my seed when I'm doing small areas. The low areas even with the pregerminated didn't show any improvement. The Seed popping was simply related to the soil drying more.... no rain and only hand watering less in the low areas

[@haydentherooster5734]

Question: overseeding Bermuda. I have my top soil still showing with a lot of growing in some areas and baby Bermuda in most. Can I mow over that top soil or will it ruin it?

[@toddfromflorida]

I may have missed you answer this but the mower doesnt have a bagger? If it does, why wouldnt you bag unless you want the clippings to return some nutrients?

[@GCITurf]

I didn’t bring a work truck home so I could haul the clippings off

[@tomken5919]

Hey Pete, do you have any professionals in Virginia Beach that can help me with my lawn?

[@DaveAtUofL]

Pete, I'd rather deal with barking dogs rather than dog gifts in the lawn XD found too many dog surprises in my yard and I don't own any dogs D:

[@mustafaalbouali]

hey Pete, just did a over seed with Rye grass. do I have to use that style mower for my first mow? or can I use my john deere greens mower right away?

[@GCITurf]

hmmm...depends on how dry the ground is...and how thick the grass came in. You dont want to use a heavier mower on wet and thin grass

[@mustafaalbouali]

@@GCITurf I had to walk on it while it was wet while the grass was just coming in, because the wind blew a few things on the lawn. Every where I stepped, the baby grass got layed down. So you think they will stand back up or did I already ruin everything I walked on?

[@Dsaubt]

@@mustafaalbouali how tall is the rest of the grass and how many days since seed went down? I cut my overseeded rye at 16 days because my other grass was at 6 inches, but I used a light mower and went very slow and flat footed with flat shoes. Stepping on the grass won't kill it as long as it is rooted, but you do want to stay off of it as much as possible - on and right back off.

[@Joshua-xj4go]

My neighbor antagonizes his dog so the dog barks like he's a darn police dog going after a suspect. And he seems to always do this when I put the litlle guy down for a nap

[@shane6002]

My question probably comes with some controversy how long do you wait after overseeding an already established lawn do you mow I mowed at 2.5" dethached aerated overseeded fertilized I waited 9 days to mow grass was around 4" tall mowed it at 3" tall and plan on mowing at that height till end of season before my final cut of 2.5" some said I did not wait long enough

[@GCITurf]

My thoughts are there is no exact time peeiod to wait...you mow it when it needs to be mowed. Sounds like you are spot on sir...

[@shane6002]

@@GCITurf thank you so much for the reassurance and your knowledge that you pass on to all of us

[@ColeSpolaric]

Might be time to have a friendly conversation with the neighbor about that barking

[@marcdesposito5600]

What lawnmower is that, and where can I get it?

[@erinpackard9768]

Google 25" Y Bravo

[@hoosierhillslawncare]

Second! Didn’t get a notification for some reason 🤔

[@donf1526]

Why did you use that mower and create all that extra clean up?

[@gregmcmillan3439]

LOL! I feel your pain buddy!

[@RedRoyce]

Come on people tell your dog to stop barking! It's not like that dog doesn't know Pet after all this time. Stranger yes bark that's your job pup not someone you know. Love all the cool equipment you have Pet. You work hard for it and it part of your way to feed your family. God is good! I have a Craftsman mower that works good for me but I don't have a lawn care business. LOL I want to start my over seeding but we are still in the 90s and you talk about dry, we are like over 10" behind in rain.

[@seedtimeharvestlawncare]

Lmbo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😅😅😅😅😅😅Pete maybe the pooch said he wanted to be in the video. Man I know that he was making you mad when you were filming. But count it all joy.

[@SeahawkAz]

My GSP enjoyed the dog barking

[@jjc8015]

😂😂😂. I could not stop laughing Pete. Thankfully you at least have a little bit of self control from the spirit!

[@williamgates2466]

That dog should know you by now

[@dandennis8465]

Need to get your lines right. 😊

[@terrywatts1060]

Yes Pete, you have to watch out for the dog community.

[@murtaghslawncare.]

I have a neighbour with a dog who barks constantly. I called over many times but he completely ignored me. This week I have activated the law and he is not a happy camper. I have had enough. He will turn it all around and blame me as the one causing the problem by calling in the police. My mental health is at stake ..

[@kennyparnell1974]

You're gonna have to start giving him a treat every time you go out or he's gonna drive you insane.

[@danalmeida5380]

Hi Pete, hope everything is going good 👍, quick question, planted gci tttf labor day weekend, it's sprout 🌱 ing, coming in nice 👍, what's your rule on first cut, a few weeks?

[@JEK]

If the soil is dry enough, cut it as soon as you can. The more you mow the faster it will mature.

[@richardportelli1983]

100% plugging is the way to go for that problem area.

[@TheLawnMentor]

Pete… your neighbor must be related to mine. Their dogs don’t shut up, EVER! 3 of them and the neighbors hardly ever tell them to be quiet. Anywho, you make me wanna grow some KBG dude

[@dane8122]

If looks could kill, that dog would have been staring at the reaper

[@tynaeadams3562]

Pete I know that dog is annoying for you but it is not interfering with your volume on the video at all ( just in case you thought it was) - but I totally understand - I get tired of hearing my neighbors ((dogs)) - just be happy that you are only dealing with 1 and not 3 like me 🤣🤣

[@johngillespie1950]

The dog is asking to come over and run on the bluegrass

[@michael111781]

First once again

[@shanew7361]

That rear discharge is a poor design and you got some in the beds Pete lol

[@GCITurf]

sorry

[@shanew7361]

@@GCITurf 🥸🇺🇲😉

[@mkzenthusiasts]

I'd be pissed off at that situation irregardless of filming I bet he barks anytime your working in your yard

[@matthewimi]

You are as impatient as I am with barking dogs. Nothing irritates me more. I'm so glad I don't have bucking farking dogs In my neighborhood.

[@MrFjdklsa]

Pete post the phone number of the dog owner on here, maybe if all your subscribers call them they will keep the dog inside.

[@timtheenchanter5036]

Please tell us you unplugged the spark plug before you put your hands under that mower and changed the blades, Pete!

[@davidcrowson4745]

Get that dog some chicken livers and he will be your BFF

[@ArthurDayneFirstOfHisName]

🐶🤦🏽‍♂️😂

[@tom21418]

I love dogs but I hate it when they won’t stop barking. Mine knows better.

[@robertjohnston25]

I’ve had dogs my whole life, currently own 2, bought a house 4 1/2 years ago and my dogs occasionally like to bark at my neighbors.. I don’t tolerate it, I bring my dogs inside. My neighbors shouldn’t have to put up with my yapper dog(s), and it’s probably my fault they arnt trained to “stfu”. So yeah, your neighbor is the jerk in my opinion:/

[@mkzenthusiasts]

PETE - Did someone new move in with those darn dogs? They are a nuisance - i love dogs but not ones that bark and bark and bark - have a chit-chat with the owners thier are ordinances regarding dog barking

[@WeatherNut27]

Just remember, its never the dogs fault, its the owner that's the idiot or disrespectful. Dogs are just a reflection of the owner.

[@thehammah8444]

Barking dogs are SO annoying

[@Manofsteel519]

Dogs bark. We can still hear you talking. Chill. If you don't like it put up a fence so the dogs can't see you

[@arthurdurham4451]

My neighbor has a 7 ft privacy fence and his dogs can't see me but they bark incessantly at any noise. A privacy fence will not solve this problem it's a lack of responsibility by the owner.

[@bradb-rad3624]

😂😂. I’m pretty sure Pete is a pretty chilled out guy. My neighbours dog barks non stop lots of times too and it’s an owner problem!! Lack of discipline

[@GCITurf]

🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Davem-f6k]

Hey Pete. I noticed when you mow the bluegrass you don't have any dead/yellow grass in the turf, how do you achieve that? Do you dethatch regularly? I have tryed bagging instead of side discharge. Makes no difference. I have Mazama, Everest, Bewitched KBG yard.

[@jonstephens4498]

I had the same problem with my kbg and a friend of mine happened to come over and he owns a commercial seeding Co and looked at my turf and told me that the brown yellow grass was just the turf was competing for food and I thought I was putting enough fertilizer on it, however problem solved he was right, I used milorganite for the iron, but I would say anything with some iron in it.

[@GCITurf]

What I have learned about blue is that it like food. There’s several things that can turn the blades brown (bugs, fungus, stress) but if you have all that controlled I’d look hard at your lawn care program. I feed my blue between 4 and 5 lbs of N during a single season.