My Overseeding Process // Tour my lawn and learn how I overseed my grass in the fall

[@janicepinckney7161]

Thanks for the tips very helpful,, can’t wait to see your next video on your lawn

[@TurfandStem]

Crossing my fingers. It would be my luck that the first time I record my overseeding results, out of the dozen + times I've done it, this one will fail!

[@Dstromb232]

Nice job. That is a lot of lawn.

[@Egalitarian-bt7kz]

You lawn is really green and beautiful. Thanks for your informative video. 😊

[@TurfandStem]

Thanks!!! Hope it helped!

[@JohnSheerin-v2b]

Great video. Beautiful lawns. Here in England,we have near perfect conditions in the spring and autumn for germinating, we top dress mainly to stop the birds eating the seeds.

[@TurfandStem]

Have you ever tried the pinwheel trick of keeping birds away.

[@380stroker]

I'm currently in the process of renovating my front yard. About 1,700 square feet. I glyphosated about 80% of the yard because i despise bermuda grass. Now just waiting for the die off so i can mow low and dethatch. I also use black beauty ultra. My neighbors probably think I'm nuts killing my lawn. I don't think my lawn has been dethatched since the 70's.

[@TurfandStem]

Yeah, your neighbors will look at you funny...but wait until they see the results!!! The neighbors will get used to it, I walk around my lawn talking to myself in a camera, they just roll their eyes now.

[@380stroker]

@@TurfandStem haha, that's funny. I can only imagine.

[@Ladycaju]

Thankyou for your info

[@ericstinnett9182]

Great video, your yard looks fantastic I don’t know if you have tried this method. Have you tried to cut 2-3 times a week, dropping down 1-2 notches each time you mow. Your grass will stay green longer without stressing it out. You can still cut it down to 1 1/2 inches it just takes a week or so longer also depends on when you start. Also you can used a natural weed killer, 30% vinegar wish dish soap to help it stick to the weed. Also what state do you live in? Cause that makes a difference on grass seed. Thanks

[@TurfandStem]

I usually do, but I didn't really care about stressing it out this time since I was doing a heavy overseed with the new Sodmaker seed. If the existing grass didn't make it, I was ok with it. But yes, you should step down the height over a period of time! I like the idea of home weed killers, I'm just always worried about the effect to the soil. I'm in Western Massachusetts, unfortunately we've also been having a drought for the last 5 weeks...thankfully I have in-ground irrigation or my overseeding probably would have failed!

[@Woonyvillan401]

Love Jonathan Greene sun and shade!

[@TurfandStem]

Yup, JG is probably the best, widely available seed to homeowners.

[@garryrobinson5695]

I will say there has been a couple of times overseeding I have let a zone dry out and it still come in good mainly because sometimes work gets busy and I miss a watering .

[@TurfandStem]

Absolutely. grass will grow, I mean it grows in sidewalk cracks, in nature, etc. Something will grow even without watering, it's about getting the highest percentage of germination.

[@brodygoalie]

How about slice seeding on an established lawn ? Good idea or not needed?

[@TurfandStem]

Certainly won't hurt. It's an added bonus to get the seed deep in there and rough up the top a bit. If you have the time, effort and money, I'd say go for it.

[@prudencezappa7851]

Impressive lawn and great video. Subscribing...Thank you

[@TurfandStem]

Thanks!!! Planning on some new stuff for next season!

[@TheCreamRisesToTheTop]

Your lawn looks incredible 🔥 🤌🏻 Thanks for the video

[@TurfandStem]

Thank you! I hate overseeding and having to tear it up, but it's part of the process!

[@sethi100]

I will be overseeding when temps get cooler. After adding the seeds did you rake it in or some other process to make sure of seed to soil contact?

[@TurfandStem]

You can, it certainly wont hurt, especially if you're seeding over dirt or bare ground. If it's on grass, the seed will work it's way down thanks to gravity.

[@pgreenx]

I put dimension down three months ago and crossing my fingers the seed sprouts. I read you need to wait anywhere from 3-4 months.

[@TurfandStem]

If you applied just the normal amount, you should be ok. "Reseeding, overseeding or sprigging of treated areas within 3 months after a single application of this product, or within 4 months after a sequential application program totaling more than 2 pints per acre (0.73 oz per 1000 sq ft), may inhibit the establishment of desirable turfgrasses." The more you put down, the longer it will last. Also, depending on your weather, if you have had a lot of rain or irrigated a lot, that will break it down quicker.

[@TheCreamRisesToTheTop]

You’ll be fine, don’t worry.

[@TheCreamRisesToTheTop]

5:35 that’s usually about where I question my sanity 😂 always worth it in the end though

[@TurfandStem]

It's always tough setting the mower so low knowing what will happen, or that first spray of glyphosate for a renovation!

[@Danomite99]

Been mowing my lawn the past 2 seasons up here in canada at 3/4”. When you showed shots of the scalped lawn, I forgot how much yellow is beneath on longer cut grass. #nevergoingback

[@TurfandStem]

I wish I could go that low! I stopped overseeding every year and now only do it every couple, so I can enjoy it in the fall!

[@lou704]

Good luck.

[@weeeves]

A 50lb bag of TTTF seed with 0.1% Other Crop/Weed Seeds contains over 11,000 weed seeds. Just imagine the nightmare you'd be dealing with if just 10% of that was Poa Trivialis.

[@TurfandStem]

Yeah, that would be a lot of poa seed. The way they determine the % is by sampling a certain amount...unfortunately it's not 100% fool proof, and they only have to round the % to the hundredth. If you've ever seen a seed factory/producer, the equipment isn't sanitized between batches.

[@TopTierLawnCareServices]

I lived that nightmare, I only use blue tag certified 0.00% weed seed now. Sure there are probably some occasional weeds in that too but I've never found a single weed pop up in a bare spot I've seeded with it, And I haven't used any kind of selective pre-emergent at seeding either. I use Cool Blue from GCI turf and Resilience 2 from twin city seed

[@michaelhaughey611]

I am planning on leveling my lawn with mason sand, will this process still work?

[@TurfandStem]

Yup, just thrown the sand after you've seeded. Each place has a different definition of "mason" sand, just make sure it's not the light, small, powdery sand that resembles flour. You want it to have some texture to it.

[@TheDylan6908]

In what part of the country do you live? When you do water the seed 4 times a day, how long do you water for?

[@TurfandStem]

I'm in Western Massachusetts. I do around 10 minutes at 6 am and 4 pm, just because it's cooler and it doesn't need as much water. For 10 am and 1 pm I do closer to 15 since it's hotter/sunnier.

[@TheDylan6908]

@@TurfandStem ok great thank you

[@brodygoalie]

You never tried United seeds company?

[@TurfandStem]

Not yet, if I do a renovation I'll look into other companies, but since my last reno used JG, I'll stick with them for the near future.

[@JoeBilello1969]

With property sizes like this you need to step it up to one of those professional gas-powered dethatcher. You must have pretty mild summers wherever you are because i used Black-Beauty Ultra seeds to grow in my lawn and the heatwave we had here in the northeast back in late June totally destroyed the lawn, it looks like an abandoned lot now.

[@TurfandStem]

I 100% agree with you. Would you be able to help me convince my wife though?

[@JoeBilello1969]

@@TurfandStem try using whatever outlets she likes to use for her phone or other things to charge the batteries for that machine.and keep complaining about the batteries going bad and how much they cost. I assume you're using a rechargeable unit because I didn't see an extension cord being dragged around behind you.

[@ChadSmith-qk2vn]

Joe he’s obviously proven he can dethatch with the one he has so why does he need a gas-powered unit? Oh and I’m sure his lawn is nicer than yours lol

[@JoeBilello1969]

@@ChadSmith-qk2vn ........and you've obviously proven that you don't know too much😅😄🤣😁

[@joshleonard7163]

Same bro. Same.

[@appliancehelp]

Hi there. What cartridge did you use for the dethatcher. The thick metal blade one or the fine metal twines? Thanks.

[@TurfandStem]

I just used the tines. I don't use the metal blade / scarifier ones that often. If I did, I would probably just end up renting a slit seeder anyways and do a much better job. The tines are fine for debris removal though.

[@appliancehelp]

@TurfandStem Thanks for the response. Do you have a cool season grass?

[@TurfandStem]

@@appliancehelp I do, TTTF and K B G.

[@tjack552]

Over seeded a week ago with no top dress and grass is already growing in. Here in Maryland the conditions have been great over the past week for growth.

[@TurfandStem]

I think you're probably 2-3 weeks ahead of us weather wise in the Northeast!

[@patrickkeschl596]

I just did this last weekend. Have a big problem with birds eating my seed. Not a few birds. A flock.

[@TurfandStem]

I've heard of an old trick of using those shiny pinwheels that you can get at a toy store. They spin and frighten off the birds. Never tried it myself but it might be worth a shot.

[@380stroker]

Cover your seed so birds don't eat it. Dirt or peat moss unless you have a huge yard like the guy in the video.

[@badhalf]

Are you in the north east?

[@TurfandStem]

I am! Western Massachusetts.

[@Jeeksters]

Goddamn dude!! You have helllaaaa land to maintain lol. 😂 Fuck that

[@TurfandStem]

Yes, it is. I'm buying my chiropractor a new boat and putting his kids through college because of it.

[@Steven-p3p]

How is 2.5 acres in sq feet Google gives me like 108,900 sqft

[@TurfandStem]

My lawn is around 26,000. My property is around 2.5 acres.

[@jeffbecker5024]

Next week I’m doing the same as you did in ohio.

[@TurfandStem]

What type of grass are you going with?

[@jeffbecker5024]

Kentucky 31

[@prudencezappa7851]

I was going to do a tenasity hit, after plugs are raked up and top dressing.

[@TurfandStem]

Make sure to seed at the same time, Tenacity can harm new seedlings if not applied at the correct time!

[@bluejay3945]

Why do u need a starter fertilizer? To me that’s a myth. Unless ur existing grass is showing some deficiency there is zero need to add P and K. There is no peer reviewed study to show starter fertilizer is required

[@TurfandStem]

Yes, you don't NEED starter fertilizer, just a low nitrogen fert should be sufficient. It's an opportunity to put down some P and K though.

[@Itsloco314]

I wish I could find a battery operated dethatcher for 75 bucks lol

[@TurfandStem]

They're out there, Facebook Marketplace alerts is your friend in the search!

[@brodygoalie]

Have you ever had Bent grass issues??? Its ugly!!

[@TurfandStem]

Yup, and orchard grass, and poa triv, and poa annua....the list goes on. We'll never get rid of it all, it's more about maintenance.

[@brodygoalie]

​So after two application of tenacity​ bentgrass is dying should I pull out of just rake hard and reseed? Plus going forward will need to apply what to avoid getting bentgrass back @@TurfandStem

[@TurfandStem]

​@@brodygoalielawnphix.com/lawn-care/creeping-bentgrass/

[@brodygoalie]

I believe I am.going to use round up/ glysofate. Kill entire 4400 sqft I have in the backyard . Then scalp? Then dethatch? Then loam to level out this area? Then seed and starter fertilizer? Pls advise. Thanks ​@@TurfandStem

[@Mr.PoopyDoobertPants]

Core aeration then plug removal might work?

[@TurfandStem]

Yes, that's probably a good option. I'm not anti-aeration, just have to be careful about it. Poa really sucks, until I get it a little more under control, the return on investment of aerating isn't there yet.

[@Patrick-co1qm]

You have a bent blade!

[@TurfandStem]

No, I have an issue with one of the deck supports that got bent. Fixing it while I wait for the grass to grow.