10 Rules for Sowing Grass from Scratch. Grow a New Lawn Like a Pro!

[@organickulture]

The final result and 7 Pro Tips for Old and New Lawn Maintenance at the following link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXyYiH2oeJqgqac

[@alexq4893]

THIS VIDEO is THE BEST guide for my situation where got a house and I have really big height differences in my lawn due to holes and bumps. EVERYONE on youtube only talks about sand leveling and stuff that can be done when the lawn and ground below it is fairly level (compared to my situation). Never saw anyone go all in and do it from scratch like you did here. I only found your video when I finally stopped searching in English and tried it in Slovak which is strange 😅. Surprise surprise after months of search for a quality guide I found you, Sir. Thank you very much for this video. Its going to help me tremedously and I really appreciate your effort.

[@organickulture]

I'm happy to hear that this video will be helpful for you. I made it in the fall of 2023 and the grass looks amazing as you'll see in one of the upcoming videos. Just follow all the steps and you'll be impressed with the outcome. Thank you for your time, and feel free to reach out if you need any assistance. Best regards👋🌱

[@georgeforeman9366]

Same situation here, this guy is seriously a legend

[@wolfcrystal99]

wow this video is a masterpiece

[@organickulture]

Thanks dear friend 🌱

[@lebumser4170]

When we built our house, I had to re-lay a lawn. I had to get tons of soil and put it in. I had to level everything by hand. It was well worth it and I had the best lawn in the neighborhood. You did a great job and I remember it very well thanks to your video. ❤

[@organickulture]

When you say 'I had,' I assume it’s no longer beautiful. Lawns are often stunning after the first few mowings, but summer can ruin all your hard work. In the next video I post, you'll see how to maintain your lawn throughout the entire season. Thank you so much for the compliments, and I'm sure the next video will help you keep your lawn looking amazing consistently. Best regards, and thank you for your engagement! 🌱💞

[@igormiskovic8924]

The best video recorded about this topic! Well done!

[@EstebanBonvillani]

Excellent!

[@Areneemua]

This was extremely informative. I wish I found this before starting my lawn Reno, but it’s all about trial and error! THANK YOUUU❤

[@organickulture]

Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad you found the video helpful!🌱

[@Charles-g5w5g]

Absolutely great - Just my cup of tea.

[@TwistedMinimal]

Hands down best i have seen tutorial for new lawn. Thank you.

[@organickulture]

Thank you very much🌱

[@DrAdamAckerman]

fantastic video. everything you need to get a great lawn.

[@benamaranadia3644]

Great video! I followed each step in it and now I'm waiting for my lawn to be out in few days 🤞

[@organickulture]

It will be the most beautiful lawn, especially in the spring when the roots develop. Best of luck🌱

[@LupitaTorres-j5r]

Thank you so much, for your advice, right now I’m sowing seeds 😊.

[@organickulture]

You're welcome and good luck with the new carpet👌🌱🌱🌱

[@swjang3584]

Thank you so much for having me watch your instruction that I was looking for.

[@ravindrasinghchouhan3143]

Superb video in detail

[@azrudinmutic]

What a video !!! One thing i think you got wrong: if you sow with tool , make sure that you sow: horizontaly, verticaly and diagonaly (from 2 angles).

[@organickulture]

That works too, but you've seen the results. If we rake lightly after sowing, the seeds fall to the necessary depth and distribute nicely. Thank you for your engagement and best regards 🌱

[@Chaosxx78]

Damn it! Got so much work to du until i can start. Thanks a lot

[@Areneemua]

How many bags of sand would you recommend for a 1200 sq ft lawn?

[@organickulture]

If you are sowing a new lawn, 1/2 inch depth. If you will only level the existing lawn, then it would be best 1/4 inch depth, because with a thicker layer of sand, you can destroy the existing lawn. The procedure can be repeated every spring and autumn, so the soil absorbs all the sand without damaging the existing grass. This is how it will be easily calculated: For 1/4 inch depth (about 6 mm): Area: 1200 sq ft Depth: 1/4 inch (0.25 inch = 0.021 ft) Volume = Area x Depth 1200 sq ft x 0.21ft = 25.2 cubic feet For 1/2 inch depth (about 12 mm): 1200 sq ft x 0.42ft = 50.4 cubic feet Convert cubic feet to cubic yards: Since sand is usually sold in the cubic yard, we must convert cubic feet to cubic yards. 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet. For 1/4 inch depth: 25.2 cubic feet ÷ 27 = 0.93 cubic yards. For 1/2 inch depth: 50.4 cubic feet ÷ 27 = 1.87 cubic yards. Calculate the number of bags: A standard bag of sand usually contains about 0.5 cubic feet of sand. For 1/4 inch depth: 0.93 cubic yards x 27 cubic feet per yard ÷ 0.5 cubic feet per bag = 50 bags. For 1/2 inch depth: 1.87 cubic yards x 27 cubic feet per yard ÷ 0.5 cubic feet per bag = 101 bags. To summarize: For a 1/4 inch layer, you will need approximately 50 bags of sand. For a 1/2 inch layer, you will need approximately 100 bags of sand. If you plan to overseed your lawn while leveling the existing one, let me know so we can make new calculations 😄 🌱

[@Areneemua]

@ Wow, thank you soooooo much for all of your help!! 🥹🥹🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 Truly a blessing!

[@organickulture]

@@Areneemua You're very welcome! I'm so glad I could help. It’s truly my pleasure, and I'm happy to be of assistance! 🌱🌱🌱

[@ncey8713]

For an Indian, this was a decently informative video

[@viixiconik]

So i can use the roller on mole trails even on newly germinated seed?

[@organickulture]

If it's molehills, I would first level the ground, add some seed, and sprinkle 1-2 cm of soil. Feel free to roll the roller over newly sprouted grass, don't make circular movements. Longitudinal and transverse rolling will not damage new grass hairs, it will only strengthen them🌱

[@viixiconik]

@organickulture thanks. Every time I finish watering, I'll see mole hills forming later on. I already see seed germination and wonder if it's OK to use the roller over them. Thanks for the helpful tip.

[@Vijayrajsinh6262]

Very helpful vedio ❤

[@organickulture]

Thanks 🌱

[@tortap]

That is a lot of work! No cheating here

[@organickulture]

Excellent recreation😃🌱

[@iomiodio87]

Capolavoro! siete grandi!

[@bahidir1]

I had a 200 sq.m lawn area covered by weeds and crabgrass too. Tilled all area 3 times in different times and removed all the roots, rocks and lumps that i can but boy that was a fuckin hard work. Requires so much elbow grease and a strong back. The video seems it's an easy job but no man. just no. You helped me a lot with this video. Thnak you.

[@organickulture]

I completely understand how you felt. I love doing all the work around the lawn, garden, and landscaping, which is not an easy job. But I find more meaning in tasks that keep me fit while being in direct contact with nature, rather than just lifting weights in the gym for no reason. I'm glad I could help, and don’t forget to maintain your lawn properly because the real challenges start in spring if you've just sown it. Proper mowing, watering, scarification, fertilization, disease prevention... You can find all that in this video, otherwise, you might end up disappointed. If you need any help, I'm here for you. Thank you for watching, and best regards🌱 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZjUfmuwf86ij6s

[@0rthOd0x]

Thanks for a great tutorial. It is really beneficial for lawn renovation beginners. I am in the process of DIY lawn renovation process myself due to unresponsiveness of landscapers. I know I am a bit late for sowing seeds this year (14th October) therefore I am thinking of at least do some preparation ground work for spring. I wanted to kill off existing lawn using herbicides but there are still some green spots left and I guess due to vegetation slowing down, another treatment wouldn’t do any good. What is your suggestion I should do? Should I cover the lawn with foil and leave it over winter or should I try to mechanically remove old grass and weeds and do all preparation work (sanding, cultivating etc.)? Thanks for your answer in advance.

[@organickulture]

If the night temperatures still do not drop below 7 degrees Celsius in your area, you are not too late. I am currently working on a video of seeding and leveling the lawn (14.10), and these are the same conditions as when sowing, which you will see in the next video. Autumn is an excellent period for sowing a new lawn so that the grass takes root over the winter and already in the spring you will have a stunning lawn. The aerial part will not grow quickly, but the root will develop over the winter because it does not rest even in winter. If you have the opportunity and time, remove the existing lawn, with a tiller at least twice and remove roots and impurities, add sand if it is very loamy/compacted, fertilize, till again, and sow grass. If your lawn is up to 300 square meters, you can finish it all in seven days. Covering with foil does not help if temperatures are up to 25 degrees Celsius during the day. It should be at least 30 degrees (2 weeks) for the root to burn. I recommend tilling up to 30 cm deep to destroy deep-rooted weeds. I wish you good luck and let me know the result🌱

[@0rthOd0x]

@@organickulture You just gave me the motivation I needed. The weather forecast shows that for the remainder of October, night temperatures should not drop bellow 7 C. So I am willing to commit time and effort without the doubt, but the remaining green spots worry me. You're saying if I manage to remove the existing lawn with a tiller I should be good? Should I drop the tiller to 30cm immediately or should I do some scalping and shallow tlling beforehand? I intend to follow your other advice thoroughly as well. Thank you for your promt reply.

[@organickulture]

@@0rthOd0x It’s best to remove the existing lawn to about 2 cm deep to avoid clogging the tiller blades. There are various mechanical tools for this. If you can’t acquire that tool, then start by mowing the lawn to the lowest height. You will need to till 3-4 times. The soil is best slightly moist for tilling. In the video, I tilled on completely dry soil, so I had to go over it 6-7 times to reach a depth of 30 cm. Depending on the strength of the machine, you’ll see how many times you need to go over it to get the desired depth. Don’t forget to collect all the debris, especially thick roots. Everything else will decompose in the soil. This process is the most demanding but also the most important, as planting and rolling can be finished in just one day. Good luck!

[@0rthOd0x]

@@organickulture which tool for remowing lawn did you refer to? The one from Gardena?

[@organickulture]

@@0rthOd0x Gardena tools proved to be of high quality, relatively affordable with the price. Not sure if they have such a tool. The fastest way would be to rent a machine (sod cutter) that removes existing lawns, because it is a very demanding job.

[@Scholar1435]

Which chicken manure to get here in New York, its OCT 14th and I'm starting a new lawn, should I use chicken manure and top soil together or either or... where can I get the chicken manure? or what Brand will work best for sowing a new Lawn? Thanks in advance

[@organickulture]

It doesn’t have to be chicken pellet fertilizer if you’re having trouble sourcing it right now. I found some excellent organic fertilizer nearby that you can get quickly. You can add chicken manure in early spring to the existing lawn before the rain, or water it thoroughly. All organic fertilizers are good; it’s always beneficial to add some other organic fertilizer throughout the season due to the different compositions. It’s best to till the soil and fertilizer before planting to avoid a high concentration on the surface that could damage the seeds. If you’ll be tilling deeper (up to 12 inches) before planting, then apply nearly double the recommended dose of fertilizer. Good luck with your new lawn, and best regards🌱 norganics.com/index-12/index-11/fertilizers/natures_turf-8-1-9/

[@Scholar1435]

@@organickulture thanks a lot for the advice, my supplier has that fertilizer. But they recommended a fertilizer that has a weed preventer should I still use that. Or just go straight for the 8-1-9 and till then seed and peat moss?

[@Scholar1435]

@@organickulture Also they showed a picture of the Fertilzer you gave me but when I picked up they gave me the Lebenon Roots Healthy Turf PHC Fertilizer 8-1-9 I did a side by side on the ingredeants and it s slightly different but the roots have more active ingredients it seems.. also I have Lambert The Black Bale Fine Peat Moss

[@organickulture]

@@Scholar1435 I would go straight to 8-1-9. Fertilizer that has "weed protection" is probably full of salt and chemicals that will destroy the lawn over time🌱

[@Scholar1435]

@@organickulture ok Thanks i got the Lebenon Roots Healthy Turf PHC Fertilizer 8-1-9, I will be tilling in a few I got the sand and topsoil and peat moss, I'm going to mix in the fertilizer last then prepare to level then seed, I don't have a roller wasn't available for rent so I will use my feet

[@giannis1070]

Hi, thanks for the video. I request your advise regarding the ants which they remove the seeds in less than a day! Do you have any idea how i can ged rid of them during sowing?

[@organickulture]

If the area is not too large, sprinkle cinnamon and wait for 2 days; all of them will disappear. But it would be best to follow the method shown in the video. Use a scarification rake to lift a 2 cm layer of soil, sprinkle the seeds, then use a regular rake to help the seeds settle to the bottom. Roll the soil with a roller, and the ants won't be able to harm the seeds anymore. Thank you for watching, and I hope I was helpful 🌱

[@giannis1070]

@@organickulture I 'll try it, thanks a lot man, you are doing an amazing job 👍

[@Taner.KIZILKALE]

Merhaba efendim. Bir şey sormak istiyorum: Tohum ve silindir işlemi sonrası, üzerine 1-2 cm toprak atmayalım mı?

[@organickulture]

Sizin için daha kolaysa bu şekilde de yapabilirsiniz, sonuç aynı olacaktır. Sadece toprağı uyguladıktan sonra merdane ile tekrar yuvarlanması gerekiyor. Videoda tohumları sürdükten sonra normal tırmıkla tohumları 1-2 cm derinliğe indirip merdaneyle yuvarladım. Her iki yol da uygundur, hangisinin sizin için daha kolay olduğunu seçin. Selamlar ve izlediğiniz için teşekkürler🌱

[@georgeforeman9366]

Im doing my lawn now roughly same size as yours. Dude it is hard work bcz i skipped part 1 (no foil) but im digging out each and every root and fake planting after ( watering n removing new weeds) your vid is the best ive found and thank u so much for helping me as i am very new to this as a first time homeowner. Thanks bud. What top soil and grass seed would you advise to use, really need guidance on that

[@organickulture]

I understand that lawn care can be quite a task. Check out the video released today that shows some helpful tips on how to maintain a new lawn. There you can also see the result of the new lawn from this video. In my experience, using loose soil can make the process a lot easier. I wish you many pleasant moments on your new lawn.🌱

[@galwaytribesman9289]

After you kill off all the weeds and old grass do you detatch it we call it taking up the scraws where I live or do you just till it

[@organickulture]

I only removed what the tiller brought up. If the soil has not been treated for deep weeds with plastic like I did, then I don't think it's necessary to remove the old lawn, as deep weeds will survive anyway. A better option is to go over the area multiple times with the tiller at a deeper setting, as shown in the video, and simultaneously collect all the weed roots that the tiller brings up. My lawn is now free of deep weeds. Thank you for watching, and I hope I was helpful.🌱

[@thiagohobi]

Great video!

[@organickulture]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@arielpilarski1708]

What sand grain thickness is recommended?

[@organickulture]

It's best to use fine sand, with grain diameters ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 mm. The sand must be clean, without any other substances mixed in. It should be as rounded as possible to integrate well with the existing soil🌱

[@bubbly5375]

Hi, very informative video indeed. My lawn soil is very compact. I did grass seedlings three years ago but now only crab grass, dandoliens and xyz weeds left. Lots of crack on the lawn and i'm battling with bamboo rhizomes. I saw your videos and final results which i taken. First i will mow my lawn on very low height and cut all bamboos from surface whom are making seeds. Then i will spray vinaigre all over the lawn and will cover it with black plastic sheet for 6 weeks. Then i will start in july to tilling and add sand on the soil to loose it. Then next steps will come. I want to ask how can i know my compact soil is best for growing a healthy grass how can i test my soil i dont have any check here. And how could i know if i need to set ph or alkaline level of my soil. Or i just start what you recommend.

[@organickulture]

If you have very compact soil, then you definitely need to add a 5 cm layer of sand after removing the old turf. Check the pH value of your soil. In clay soils, the pH must not be below 6.5, which you can determine with a pH meter. You can find the device from 13 dollars: Ph/Fertility Tester: amzn.to/3OtJyav If you have the opportunity, add wood ash in late autumn, at the earliest after the second cutting of the new grass. It will break up the clay soil and preserve the necessary elements the lawn needs over the winter. To get started, follow the steps in the video, there will be more videos on repairing alkaline and acidic soils that you can do later. Good luck with your new lawn and thanks for watching 🌱

[@bubbly5375]

Thank you so much for your quick reply, these tips helped me a lot and now I will follow your videos and instructions with confidence. I have another big problem. I have a huge pine type tree in my lawn that is constantly dropping dead pines and also has some fruit that dries up and falls off. I have put new compost under this tree many times but it turns black every time and the grass never grows. Also, I have a lot of neighbours cats in my lawn, they have turned my lawn into a toilet. I have used cat repellants many times but they don't go away. In such a case, if I put plastic foil on the lawn, the cats tear it or damage my raised beds in anger. If there is any help for the trees and cats, then it is good. How do I grow grass under the tree and how do i prevent the cats to come? close Similarly, birds and pigeons visit my lawn a lot and they chewed all my grass seeds last time. I also want a solution from them. If you can tell me a solution, it will be great.

[@Oldtimer1980]

Hii, that is a good lawn. I have problem with ants, they are collecting my seeds and that is making me nervous. Greets!

[@organickulture]

Thanks...Just sprinkle cinnamon 50gr/100sq in dry weather. They will disappear🌱 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6m6m4mHf86kkNk

[@drewreylea1]

Which tiller brand are you using?

[@organickulture]

I tried to find it online but they’re no longer available. You don’t need a special one if you don’t have a large area. I bought this one for the greenhouse because it can be raised and moved easily. It was the cheapest, and the brand is 'Sonic'. Before tilling, it’s important that the soil is slightly moist, not like what I went through with tilling dry and hard soil😆🌱

[@tomislav.kelemen]

Top insights: 🛠️ The correct preparation of the soil is essential for successful growth of the turf, including removing weeds and mixing sand for compacted soil. 🌿 Using organic chicken manure as fertilizer provides a healthy source of nutrients for the soil without the use of chemicals that can be harmful to the environment. 🧹 Removing impurities and leveling the site is important for an even surface and a successful sowing process. 💦 Proper watering after sowing the grass is essential for seed germination and growth of grass. 🪱 Dealing with earthworms is important to ensure they don't damage the new lawn, especially in the spring and fall when they are active. ✂️ Regular mowing of the grass after its growth will help maintain a healthy and tidy lawn.

[@Mr_Clean_Boy]

Thanks a lot 👌

[@ipodman1910]

Great tip with the chicken stuff…

[@norbiu]

Do you recommend the ornamental seeds if you have small children? Or should I go with sport?

[@organickulture]

I was also between ornamental and sport seeds. From experience, ornamental grass is very soft to walk or play on with children, and very resistant, so I would definitely recommend it 🌱

[@SCIPs-xx5yl]

Amazing

[@organickulture]

Thanks 🌱

[@yeryuzucennetim991]

Hı. I have A problem with my grass. Can you help me,please? I Planet my grass last July. They düş , I think.

[@organickulture]

Yanlış anlamadıysam çimleri bir yıl önce temmuz ayında mı ekmiştiniz? Yüksek sıcaklıklardan önce düzgün şekilde köklenmediğini varsayıyorum. Mevcut sorunu biraz daha ayrıntılı olarak açıklayın.

[@yeryuzucennetim991]

@@organickulture Thanks. Hiw can I solve this problem? Will I Planet this ağacın or it May relive?

[@mihaipaval9253]

Hi there, in what country you did that lawn? I'm curios about the wheater conditios. Im planning to do the same thing in a few months in lreland.

[@organickulture]

With these steps, you will get a perfect lawn because you have ideal weather conditions in Ireland. Just check the pH value of the soil and get quality seeds. Greetings from Central Europe 🌱

[@andreacolella2044]

what about a terrain where I have a huge presence of roots from existing trees? (i have a magnolia, which have very long and surface roots). How can i prepare the terrain for making a new lawn from zero? The existing one is a mess and I want it done properly

[@organickulture]

You need to remove all the old roots up to 20cm/8inches and loosen the soil, follow the other steps as in the video and you will have a stunning lawn. Thanks for watching🌱

[@andreacolella2044]

@@organickulturethis assuming i want the trees removed, but what if I want to keep the trees? Would removing those surface roots risk to kill the plant or is it feasible? Thanks for your time replying! Awesome video, best one I've found on the subject until now

[@organickulture]

@@andreacolella2044 I get it now. I had no prior experience with lawns and the shallow roots of magnolia trees. If it is feasible and not too extensive an area, raising the layer of soil by a few centimeters should suffice to ensure that your new lawn thrives and looks its best. Since the mature magnolia tree provides a lot of shade on the lawn, I suggest planting grass seeds suitable for shady spots. This is my recommendation, but the final decision is up to you. Good luck with planting your new lawn!🌳🌱

[@monetroshi]

Dang i thought i was ready to plant 😢 back to tiling

[@yasminebensettiti8260]

merci pour cette vidéo très interessante, j'aurais bien aimé voir la façon dont vous utiliséz vos mains pour semer les graines, on ne le voit pas à la vidéo, on m'a conseillé d'utiliser la main gauche et droite pour une uniformisation optimale. cordialement

[@organickulture]

Je sais que c'est plus facile à dire qu'à faire, mais il suffit de secouer la main pour lancer. Vous avez un exemple sur cette vidéo : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ-TnotqnNSDkM0 Regardez la minute 7h26, vous pouvez y voir la même éjection que j'utilise lors du semis. Mais je ne pense pas que ce soit très important, ce qui compte c'est le résultat en surface, et le râteau égalisera après le semis. Après quelques pulvérisations de graines, vous verrez que ce n’est pas difficile. Vous pouvez également utiliser des outils de semis, même si je ne suis pas favorable à cette option car ils sont semés trop rarement, il faut donc parcourir la surface plusieurs fois. J'espère que cela vous aidera, merci beaucoup pour votre visite et meilleurs vœux à vous. Ne blâmez pas la grammaire dans le texte car j'ai traduit via google 😄🌱

[@seyyahciftci]

Does the weed drying method definitely work for this plant? *Elymus repens* _Even if the root of the plant remains dry for years, it comes to life when it sees water_

[@organickulture]

I partially agree that some seeds can wait a few hundred years until they get the right conditions. We simply will not create the conditions for them and I am currently editing a video on how to protect the lawn from incoming weeds, which I will publish in a few days. There you will see the full result of this weed-free lawn without any chemicals. Thanks for watching and best regards🌱

[@seyyahciftci]

@@organickulture I'm waiting for that video :) Teşekkürler

[@Issledovatel988]

Основа самое важное и самое затратное.

[@lesberwarrior]

Good guide but the only problem is that I have no time to do it.

[@vedatgunes9678]

Sulama altyapısı oladığı sürece o çimler kuruyacaktır.önce altyapı olmalıydı

[@organickulture]

Burada altyapı olmadan da yapılabileceğini görüyorsunuz: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZjUfmuwf86ij6s Videoda sadece sprinkler ile sulanıyordu. Saygılarımla🌱

[@drewair2023]

There is a freaking ad every 10 seconds

[@believer2010ful]

Why sand in a lawn

[@organickulture]

It is used for several reasons. It helps to level out uneven areas on the lawn and increases soil aeration, which improves water and air penetration to the roots. Certain types of sand also help to raise the soil's pH level. Videos like these will be coming soon, so stay tuned 🌱

[@LawnCareAddict]

Few flaws in the process, its not necessary to put down too much seed, if its bunched like that it competes with one another and not only wastes seed but makes sparse sections of grass.

[@organickulture]

Certainly not too much, but a little more than recommended. By a natural process, the excess will die off. Scarification will definitely remove that dead grass. See the result of this sowing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXyYiH2oeJqgqac

[@Kaspen031]

what to do with moles hahah

[@organickulture]

Plant the Mole Plant, (euphorbia lathyris) near the lawn and the moles will disappear. The plant is decorative but not edible🌱

[@hasim165]

Weeds seemed better and they are free, they need less maintenance. Ask yourself why do you specifically need grass

[@GROP300]

господин не понимает, что перекапывание земли ниже 15 см поднимает семена всех сорняков на поверхность. где они лежали годами, и тут их поднимают на поверхность. они прорастают быстрее травы. перекапывать надо не более 10 см, это максимальная глубина.

[@organickulture]

Интересная теория. В конце видео и далее вы увидите результаты. Спасибо за просмотр🌱

[@GROP300]

@@organickulture я сам занимаюсь газонами, причем в россии по 21$ за квадратный метр... интересно сколько стоит у вас ?

[@organickulture]

​@@GROP300 Вы думаете посадить новый газон или просто ухаживать за ним?

[@kali6875]

The cat-sìth 🐈