No Aerator?? No Problem Use This Method Instead To Overseed Your Lawn

[@denniswatson5066]

Thanks for all the help , I was able to get my lawn looking great just like yours . I see that the tree is gone 😊

[@LawnAmateur]

@denniswatson5066 yes that tree is long gone lol. I appreciate your support I'm glad I could help.

[@jeffcornelison888]

Can you explain this process perfectly! Fantastic video!!

[@LawnAmateur]

@jeffcornelison888 thank you I'm glad I could help 👌🏾

[@whereisthedollar]

Your video gave me the idea to test and attach my Ground Keeper II detach rake to the back of my rider. It worked, going to do this in a few weeks.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thats clever

[@jenniferbmendezful]

The sun Joe is economical and really brings out a lot. Saves me a lot of work. I never use the catcher with it. But do go over lawn with that catcher because it would fill up too fast on the sun Joe and would have to stop too often. Just like you have shown. This came up Sept 20, 2024 trying to do a full renovation but just did this three weeks ago for overseeding. Your lawn looks so lovely green. Sorry about the tree😢

[@pnkpnthr80]

5:54 what's great about using the lawn mower is you get to have that super clean cut. All that grass that was laying down gets lifted up by the Dethatcher. Great video

[@LawnAmateur]

Exactly, thank you for your support

[@camus83489]

damn your yard looks amazing even before dethatching

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@chrispontiga]

I have the same machine. It’s great. I usually do this before reseeding and scalp down short before dethatching. It’s a ton of work! Fills up the green waste bin 4x over.

[@LawnAmateur]

Yes its an all day affair depending on the size of the yard but I love this machine

[@luvkit1014]

I have a video request: a compilation by season, with the best steps you've taken, by week, with links, using old videos. Start with autumn. I'm not a video editor, so this may be a huge request. If so, ignore. But it'd be nice to have "1st week of September, I did this. 2nd week of September, I did that." You turned that lawn around from a couple of years ago.

[@ticky468]

The tree is gone!!! Wow almost looks like a different yard and I swear that sunjoe is a sleeper every time u pull that thing out I’m amazed at how much thatch you’re able to pull but I’m tuned in.

[@LawnAmateur]

Yup the tree is history 🙌🏾🙌🏾. The sunjoe does a great job of pulling out thatch. Its great to use it at the beginning or end of season to remove all that dead material to help the lawn breathe better. Thank you for watching.

[@markwilliamson4834]

Straightforward, concise and correct information. Thanks.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@angstfree2008]

What height did you have the thatcher at?

[@LawnAmateur]

I use it on -2

[@frozentundra7446]

LA, your hard work has paid off - great job! I will overseed the first week of September. I just picked up a Sunjoe with the scarifier and I am looking forward to the results.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you, you will love that machine

[@gregp.t.8473]

Nice looking healthy lawn!

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@Grinch83]

The tree is gone. Props on the work and effort you allowed for us to learn from

[@LawnAmateur]

🙌🏾🙌🏾. Thank you I appreciate the support

[@Guatemaya1]

@@LawnAmateurwill seed germinate with out working the land

[@LawnAmateur]

@Guatemaya1 Yes, as long as the seed has good seed to soil contact and stay moist

[@Riffman42]

I did this for the first time this year with the Sunjoe. The bag on that thing is useless, but going without it is a little tough because of the thatch getting caught underneath. When I used a bungie cord to keep the flap open it worked much better! Less work for the Sunjoe too.

[@LawnAmateur]

The bag is definitely useless lol. But I love this machine it works great

[@dasandbox2555]

Great idea of a rake. I would dig out the brown patches. Even for my small area, a lot of effort. Thanks😊

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@fmcargar9770]

Thank you this was informative as I was looking for a over seed video and appreciate your tips

[@LawnAmateur]

I'm glad I could help. Thank you for your support

[@michaelohare6555]

Wow, what a great looking lawn! Congrats! It’s a lot of work but you are doing great.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@jwilliamsloggedin]

I just used the sunjoe for the first time. I used the rake in years past, but the lawn is bigger now, so I had to automate things. I love it. I should been using one.

[@LawnAmateur]

The sunjoe is a beast. Its the best yard tool I purchased. I love it

[@LiLi1NAMillion]

Will keep this in mind for August

[@LawnAmateur]

This is important

[@KeithOutWest]

That was a great video. Your lawn looks awesome!

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@WeatherNut27]

Mowing it lower than usual is the nail biter but definitely agree is a must for the process. Great video!

[@LawnAmateur]

I don't like mowing my fescue lower than 3 inches but for this process its definitely necessary. Thank you for your support

[@kennethscott820]

Cleared out some of the trees good 👍🏽 job

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@twthompson4223]

Great tip. I'm going to buy a dethatcher in the next week or so. Here in middle GA, I probably won't dethatch until late September, early October.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@monkeyslawncareandgardenin473]

Looking amazing and now, more sun light!

[@LawnAmateur]

Yes its kind of bitter sweet because the shade was great but the damage it caused was really bad and also frightening to think about what other possible damage it can cause

[@dianagambacortarosati6680]

Thank you

[@LawnAmateur]

👌🏾

[@seannoh672]

So did you put down any covering for the grass seeds, like peat moss or straw?

[@LawnAmateur]

@@seannoh672 No

[@Creeder991]

Good video, thanks for sharing. I am just curious, did you throw the seed on top of the soil and it germinated? I thought it's necessary to cover the seed in a thin layer of soil. What do you think?

[@LawnAmateur]

No need to cover it after dethatching because the dethatcher will dig small groves in the soil. Once you lay your seed down and start watering deep the seed will settle into the grooves and start germinating

[@hollerjei]

Great job man ! But how low do you mow for this job ? And also can you fertilize your lawn while reseeding it as well? Thanks.

[@LawnAmateur]

I don't fertilizer the lawn when overseeding I like to wait about 7-10 days. I mowed the lawn for cleanup took about 20min.

[@buster7618]

Nice looking lawn man. Great vid

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@minhvinhtube]

Where did you buy your seed? What mix is that? I'm at Northern VA. I have brown pad, can I treat fungus after dethrath? Thanks

[@LawnAmateur]

I purchased from Amazon. Greenview turf type tall fescue. You can treat the lawn after dethatching thats fine

[@LiLi1NAMillion]

Good information

[@gregelya6731]

Great content. Kepp em coming!

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@Ligerpride]

Do you have different depth settings on that? Did you use the lightest setting or one of the deeper ones?

[@LawnAmateur]

It has about 6 settings. I keep it on the number 1 setting not too aggressive

[@Ligerpride]

@@LawnAmateur great. Thanks.

[@markadcroft582]

Like your Chanel Sir. I'm new here and plan on sticking around. I live in Canada, South Western Ontario. " London Ontario area " and have 6,000 Sq feet. Perennial rye.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you I appreciate your support

[@sbond1963]

I recognize that rattling sound. It’s that back flap. It will not stay between the wheels. Drives me nuts. I need to modify that somehow.

[@dash9658]

What kind of grass is the really thick bladed stuff in your yards? It's appears you have a few different kinds also

[@LawnAmateur]

Greenview turf type tall fescue

[@dash9658]

Your lawn looks solid. I recently seeded out some dead areas with a mixed seed and it must have tall fescue in the mix. I don't love the look personally but didn't know what the actual grass was. I like the thinner bladed grass. @@LawnAmateur

[@LawnAmateur]

@@dash9658 you might want to look into a fine fescue mix. I know a brand called Legacy has a nice fine fescue mixture

[@keyda9736]

I want to know how many time I should run the sprinkler in regular

[@LawnAmateur]

Are you talking about running the sprinkler after seeding?

[@nelsonmedina2016]

What stater fertilizer do you recommend?

[@LawnAmateur]

I like to use Scotts built for seed starter fertilizer

[@nelsonmedina2016]

@@LawnAmateur after you use the detaching method do you scarify at all after? And do you use any type of pead moss to protect the seeds from wind or birds?

[@LawnAmateur]

@@nelsonmedina2016 All I do is dethatch and overseed. No peat moss for this process

[@nelsonmedina2016]

@@LawnAmateur I did see the Scott build starter fertilizer. Is that the 24-25-4 you recommend

[@LawnAmateur]

@@nelsonmedina2016 Scott's triple action built for seed 21-22-4

[@Huntmaster969]

Good job my friend

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@marymccue8455]

Good morning, Darryl. Hope you are having a good Labor Day. I used the Bioguard Fungus Control liquid on my lawn this morning after noticing my shoes were rusty. How long does it take for the product to get the fungus under control? Really enjoy your KZbin channel!

[@LawnAmateur]

Hi Mary, It should start working immediately with visual results in 5-7 days. Then you can look at it again and if it looks like a second treatment is needed you can treat again in 14 days. I appreciate your support very much and enjoy your Labor Day

[@marymccue8455]

@@LawnAmateur Thanks, Darryl!

[@tump1966able]

How you doing is it's too lateto do the defection on in October

[@LawnAmateur]

Yes it's too late depending on where you live

[@lauriemendoza4671]

How long does it take for thatch to form in your grass to the point of having to de-thatch?

[@LawnAmateur]

It can build up in 1 season

[@lauriemendoza4671]

@@LawnAmateur Thank you for the reply! Great video, very helpful. 👍

[@Rayhustlin247]

What kind of seed did you recommend/ use

[@LawnAmateur]

I use Greenview turf type tall fescue

[@Nelyanks0323]

Good video, very informative, what type of grass you have

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you its turf type tall fescue by Greenview

[@Nelyanks0323]

@@LawnAmateur like that type of grass , I'm in Florida, warm season grass find it more fragile to take care of

[@randybocelli6111]

Question I just got a sunjoe and getting ready to do this process so no need to put a top soil. To keep birds eating the seeds. New to lawn and that just what I was told before also with the sun Joe do you just use the wire wheel or blade wheel

[@LawnAmateur]

I don't put any top soil down but I use to put some peat moss down to cover the seed and help the existing soil out but as of late I just put the seed down and I don't worry about the birds too much they will eat some seed but I usually put down a little more because I know the birds will eat some. You could also buy a statue owl and place it in the yard and they'll keep the birds away also. Yea I only use the wire wheel.

[@mirandaa3839]

I have a yard with 2 bare spots. How do I fill up the bare spots and can I put soil down for the bare spots and add seeds. Do you have any recommendations for a person who doesn’t do lawn work but willing to learn?

[@LawnAmateur]

You can break up the bare spots to loosen up the current soil add a little bit of new soil, then add seeds and lightly rake them into the soil. Then water for the next 2 weeks

[@youtoldharpotobeatme5023]

I picked up a sunjoe a couple years ago and it's definitely a "game changer"! I was shocked by all the crap it pulled up from the soil. This video arrived right on time. I was contemplating doing this, both detaching and seeding, to my lawn next week.

[@LawnAmateur]

This tool is definitely a game changer. I use it faithfully every year when possible.

[@jonhawkins2374]

This will be my 1'st summer ☀️ using sun joe..Joe... I hope it beats raking it...

[@hawaiiantimes7702]

Is it that time of the year already?

[@LawnAmateur]

Yes it is unfortunately 😔

[@markhousman8447]

Thanks, good video. When you aerate, do you also dethatch or is it one or the other before overseed?

[@LawnAmateur]

You can dethatch and then aerate. I've done both in the past. But the pros say its not necessary to do both because when aerating you're breaking up the thatch layer. But I liked the results when I did both

[@pnkpnthr80]

3:38 as an owner of that same model i know that clicking sound. Though i didn't hear it as much this time.

[@LawnAmateur]

Just the machine working

[@carllopresti697]

Was wondering why mine clicks also. Glad it's not just me

[@LawnAmateur]

The machine makes that sound

[@omarmundel6387]

Great advice and application as always. I’ll be doing my overseeding this weekend but not sure if I should use the detacher or the scarifier? My front yard is nice n thick while the back is thin.

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you. I've never used the scarifier but the dethather always worked well.

[@omarmundel6387]

@@LawnAmateurthanks for the fast response. I’ll try the dethatcher first and see how it works. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@t.j.schmidt9877]

I usually do both for overseeding starting with the dethatcher. The scarifier's cuts seems to make some nice beds for seeds to land in and I can go lower. Last year I did the dethatcher in one direction and the scarifier in the other, it worked out nice.

[@alejandromoncada2963]

What kind of seed are you using?

[@LawnAmateur]

Turf type tall fescue by Greenview

[@eduardo13405]

What grass seed you use?

[@LawnAmateur]

@@eduardo13405 Turf type tall fescue by Greenview

[@eduardo13405]

One more question, I’ve never done the overseer process and I really want to do it this year. I live in Wisconsin when do you think I should start on that?

[@LawnAmateur]

@@eduardo13405 late summer August to early September. That'll give your seed enough time to germinate and establish a strong root system before it becomes too cold

[@frederickbiney5961]

Did you keep at 2.5 for the overseeding? I wanted to scalp mine at 1.5 but if I don't have to then no need. I just thought 2.5 will grow back quickly before the seeds get a chance the germinate

[@LawnAmateur]

I don't go any further than 2.5 on the fescue because I fear if the temperature spike up the fescue will burn so I stay at 2.5 but I never had any problems with germination doing it this way.

[@carllopresti697]

I prefer a little shorter cut. Ya,a little stress but existing grass growing so fast this time of the year,grass will be 4 inches plus in no time shading out the young grass shoots competing for sun.

[@raincitywoman]

I am wanting to thatch, aerate, overseed, and fertilize. Am I doing too much at one time?

[@LawnAmateur]

No you're not. I've done that same process last year on my lawn

[@taneshiasamuels-walker5351]

Hi LA, Do you have a video on the aeration? I so can you please link it. Thanks

[@LawnAmateur]

No problem, link below kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5ysiWShd7-Jd6c

[@upper510]

What are the best fescue seeds to use... (Brand, etc)

[@LawnAmateur]

Its all subjective when it comes to brands. Alot of brands have stepped up the cultivar varieties they offer. But overall it comes down to the care and maintenance. I use the Greenview brand

[@TeKn0v]

Any plans to have the shed door swing outward lol.. looks like a pain trying to get in 😅

[@LawnAmateur]

Nah its fine there's plenty of space inside for me at moment

[@themessenger2]

What type of grass do you have?

[@LawnAmateur]

Turf type tall fescue

[@RGP_WA]

I live up here in the Pacific Northwest. I think it is too early to overseed with pernial rye now and I will probably wait until later in September, closer to our rainy season. I am unsure about just overseeing without putting down some peat moss over the top? Any guidence on this? Thanks!

[@LawnAmateur]

I use to feel the same about seeding and applying peat moss. I still do apply it when I seed occasionally but you can seed without it and get good results also.

[@RGP_WA]

@@LawnAmateur Thanks, I'll give it a try.

[@Mexi99]

So my yard is still new i seeded in March? I’m hearing I won’t have to dethatch my lawn?

[@LawnAmateur]

You shouldn't have a thick thatch layer

[@saribmahmood]

What seed did you use?

[@LawnAmateur]

@@saribmahmood Turf type tall fescue by Greenview

[@saribmahmood]

@@LawnAmateur awesome. i got their TTTF Sun and Shade. Will let you know how it goes.

[@rickrogers2649]

Lawn looks really good. I just bought seed today at the local sod farm and will be doing this same process. I'm an old man and I have about 13K sq. ft. so it's a workout. 😁 I did this last year and had great results. What rate did you apply the seed at ?

[@LawnAmateur]

Yes it is a work out just take your time. I didn't measure the seed out just eye tested it

[@Los714]

Do you know if i should dethatch my Bermuda lawn?

[@LawnAmateur]

Yes you can dethatch Bermuda grass.

[@mikeo8890]

How long do you have to wait before applying a pre-emergent?

[@LawnAmateur]

3 mows or about 45 days

[@edwardopaul6585]

How low does the machine have to be dropped,

[@LawnAmateur]

-10 setting

[@coveyking]

what's good my G? what type of grass seed did you use? The current grass looks like a ttf

[@LawnAmateur]

Greenview turf type tall fescue

[@frederickbiney5961]

What seeds did you use for overseeding?

[@LawnAmateur]

I use Greenview turf type tall fescue

[@upper510]

Can I use the Sun Joe scarifier as a method of dethatching as well as aeration?

[@alexgablin317]

yes

[@LawnAmateur]

Yes you can do both I've done both in the past

[@upper510]

Thanks! I didn't want to buy another tool or get someone to come out because aeration rates are getting crazy and they won't do the job the homeowner can do @@alexgablin317

[@Kansas-Paul]

I have the sunjoe and personally I consider it more of a power rake and verti cut. I pulled incredible amounts of dead grass from my lawn last fall.

[@mellomell99]

i aerated and over seeded about a month a go still havent cut yet should i dethatch or just go ahead and mow

[@LawnAmateur]

No need to dethatch now that you already aerated your lawn and overseeded. Its fine just mow, feed, and water it regularly

[@mellomell99]

@@LawnAmateur should I bag my clippings or mulch them?

[@danfidler5893]

Thank you!

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you for your support

[@pareshwagh3012]

You are awesome bro

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you I appreciate the support

[@susansmith7071]

How is the side coming along?

[@LawnAmateur]

Its coming along pretty well but I'll definitely be showing an update soon

[@djamesbrooklyn1]

What setting are u seeding on

[@LawnAmateur]

I had it on 5 1/2

[@djamesbrooklyn1]

It’s always so hard to figure what seating at times to put things on, this why I like liquid at times better.

[@LawnAmateur]

Yea its a process of just testing it out and seeing what you fits your liking

[@stevel8194]

The dethatcher machine works wonders. Great video. I was about to ask why you didn't drive the seed in but you explained pretty well at the end. Lawn looks great.

[@LawnAmateur]

Yes the dethather is a great machine. Its my favorite DIY tool to own. Thank you I appreciate your support

[@michaelvalone907]

Your neighbors took that storm damaged tree out! More sun, nicer lawn!

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you 🙌🏾

[@italianballbreaker]

Do you have any videos showing how you did aeration on your lawn ?

[@LawnAmateur]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5ysiWShd7-Jd6c

[@briansweeney7166]

Didnt notice anything different , nice lawn but the fence,what up

[@yvonnegibson5304]

Wow, I cannot believe it was that much thatch in your lawn! No wonder I'm continuing to have problems with my front lawn. Will be dethatching soon.

[@LawnAmateur]

Yes the thatch hide very well

[@chuckhall5347]

What region are you in?

[@LawnAmateur]

Northeast

[@Bigrhythm4]

good video, thanks

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you I appreciate your support

[@delrayharris6583]

yo, do you have to dethatch and overseed every year

[@LawnAmateur]

It really depends if your lawn took a beating from the summer heat or if you had a lot of activity or traffic on the lawn.

[@djamesbrooklyn1]

If I had weeds should I kill it first before I do what you did in this video?

[@LawnAmateur]

I would handle the weeds first

[@djamesbrooklyn1]

@@LawnAmateur I’ve been trying to kill this wild violet since last year. It discolors once I put speed zone but weeks later it comes back better then ever

[@LawnAmateur]

@@djamesbrooklyn1 did you try adding a surfactant to the weed killer?

[@djamesbrooklyn1]

@@LawnAmateur yea first time with surfactant and the second time without it

[@djamesbrooklyn1]

This weed don’t want to die

[@m4marceldev]

WOW!!! That tree was completely removed. I'm sure it was a few hundred years old.

[@LawnAmateur]

I'm sure it was but I'm glad its gone because it was dead but I am going to miss the shade

[@Kay-fv7cw]

It's 100+ degrees, but should be back to the 80s in a day or so. Just a reminder that summer is still here. I will hopefully do this early September. Btw, the tree is gone and it's sunny back there. 😅

[@LawnAmateur]

You in Texas??

[@LawnAmateur]

Its bitter sweet it provided good shade but it was scary because it was dead

[@danalmeida5380]

No need to cover the seed with a peat moss or top soil?

[@LawnAmateur]

No its not necessary. Just good seed to soil contact

[@HB-yq8gy]

I have 20,000 sq. ft Sunjoe ok for small lawns. However, an aerator is good for me pulled with our ATV.

[@LawnAmateur]

Most definitely thats the best way handle a yard that size

[@graceortiz9494]

You have less shade. Tree is gone.

[@LawnAmateur]

🙌🏾 yes its a bitter sweet feeling

[@dasandbox2555]

Plant another one. Crape Myrtle is nice depending on your area.

[@markfulmer2135]

I would recommend cutting the grass down a bit before dethatching. Also, make sure the grass is not wet.

[@LawnAmateur]

I agree thats exactly what I did cut the lawn down to 2.5 inches.

[@lamcarter]

You don’t throw down some fert with your overseeding? Some Phos at least.

[@LawnAmateur]

No I like to wait atleast 7-10 days afterwards, especially for overseeding because the existing grass will eat it up and grow faster than I want it to

[@lamcarter]

@@LawnAmateur the phos should primarily feed the roots opposed to pushing too growth. Those new seedlings need it! Grass looks great so stick with your program Bruh and I’ll keep watching.

[@LawnAmateur]

I like to add it all together.

[@dawnbyrd4175]

Looks good bye bye 🌳

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you and yes it was time for it to go 🙌🏾

[@dawnbyrd4175]

Ok so the rake omg I needed back up but I will buy a dethatcher for next time…….

[@LawnAmateur]

The rake method is definitely a workout but it can get the job done.

[@fargnbastage]

Too damn hot here to overseed. I'll have to wait til mid-September to dethatch and overseed. Wish it were cooler, that's for sure.

[@LawnAmateur]

Are you in Texas?

[@fargnbastage]

Worse...TN. I wish I had those dry summers in TX.@@LawnAmateur

[@artisticboundaries]

I knew something looked different but I couldn't put my finger on it. Not gonna lie... I had to reference another video to be sure. That tree that was on the right is gone!!! On another note.. I started bagging my clippings to keep from having to dethatch as much. I'll grab a Sunjoe next year, so it will be the old fashioned way for now...

[@LawnAmateur]

Yes that tree is finally gone 🙌🏾. Bagging does help reduce the thatch

[@carllopresti697]

Agree,does help. I bag and still pulling up a ton of debris with the Sunjoe. Marvelous machine. Payback in no time. No blisters,no back pain and you can do your yard in no time.

[@rickjudson7029]

So how do you aerate without an aerator?

[@LawnAmateur]

Did you watch the video?

[@delrayharris6583]

so tall fescue gets alot of thatch I taught that was a kentucky blue thing.

[@LawnAmateur]

Most grass types get thatch

[@kingposeidon9362]

Tall fescue does not tend to accumulate thatch. It appears that what he is removing is what is sometims referred to as "debris", which consists of grass clippings, tree debris (twigs, nuts/seeds, mulched leaves), dead grass/weeds, etc. Despite the name of the SunJoe tool, I think that it is really better described as a power rake versus a dethatcher, at least when using the attachment with tines. The scarifier attachment could be used as a true dethatcher (i.e., removing a true thatch layer (not just lawn debris) for those grasses that do tend to accumulate thatch or it could be used as a verticutter, which can be beneficial for rhizomatous or stoloniferous grasses. For tall fescue, after power raking with the tines attachment, I would use the scarifier attachment to dig grooves in the soil to improve the seed-to-soil contact for the overseeding.

[@stump1897]

Dethatch + core aerate. = 🤤

[@LawnAmateur]

I did that combo last year

[@CalculatedTrades]

🔥🔥🔥

[@LawnAmateur]

Thank you

[@CalculatedTrades]

@@LawnAmateur Yw. Keep up the great content. Looking forward to the side lawn updates. 🫡

[@LawnAmateur]

Coming Soon

[@ericmoney3331]

More sun and the tree in the corner is missing 😊.

[@LawnAmateur]

🙌🏾🙌🏾