ProVista Weed Control and Fert // January Lawn Tour - All Around My Yard

This is a tour of my lawn as it stands in January 2024
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[@Thelawncarenut]

Here is the 41% Glyphosate that I used directly from my local Ace www.acehardware.com/departments/lawn-and-garden/lawn-care/weed-and-vegetation-killers/7298094?KZbin&LawnCareNut

[@bradreisdorf9519]

Will that also get kyllinga and sedges or would you need to do another app with Halo?

[@Thelawncarenut]

@@bradreisdorf9519 glyphosate is only mildly effective on sedges so spike your glyphosate with Halo for sure (mix them together)

[@jackiebickley347]

⁠@@bradreisdorf9519 I had the same issues I used sedgehammer and it killed both . It’s expensive but worth the money.

[@scott7876]

Is it that a Roundup product "cant" or "shouldn't" be used on Pro Vista?

[@Thelawncarenut]

@@scott7876 RoundUp is just a brand name with many formulations. What you want to get is 41% glyphosate which is what I have linked above

[@moralesmike]

Yes please more backyard content. I am in Orlando with ProVista and just don’t feel like I got it under control. Need some help on that

[@Thelawncarenut]

if it isnt dormant right now, hit it with some Stress Blend for sure.

[@willsonmcburney8873]

I absolutely would like more Pro Vista content. I'm not particularly pleased with my backyard PV, which is not ignored. Oh, and why not just shove that tree in the can?

[@jamskatelake]

Me either, ProVista has been disappointing.

[@mljones99]

finally some lawn content. i checked out when the christmas light stuff started.

[@adiliosamuels253]

Yes please more backyard PV content!!

[@Derstn]

PLEASE! More Pro Vista back yard content! I'm only about 30 miles north of you, and just had a huge outbreak of large patch in my newly (fall 23) sodded pro vista front yard, and did a double dose of azoxy + prop to clear it up, and did a bioadvanced 3 in 1 since the weed pressure was getting serious. Show me what YOU do, and the results you get so I can have a goal with it!

[@brucep9729]

Where are you at, I'm in Valrico

[@mrcourt02]

Love this channel. I would love to hear more about Bitter Blue (St. Augustine). I’m not familiar with it and I’m having it put down in my back yard only. Thanks

[@travisbrooks9660]

I think Provista is the way to go in Florida, gives one the best chance of battling the insects, fungus, torpedo grass, bermuda, mole crickets, space alien bugs and everything else that attacks Florida lawns year round. 😂

[@artieartya]

I don’t know if it was just me, but while he was going on and on about how horrific, his backyard is and neglected it is and how horrific his pro vista Saint Augustine is I was like dang, it looks green and thicc and nice

[@lancekirkland1353]

Can that mixture that you sprayed on the Bermuda in the front yard work on centipede yard? Or would it kill centipede too? I know glyphosate will, but I was asking about that 2-part mixture. Thanks! Love the videos!

[@ronaldpike4630]

I’m very interested to know this as well! Here in Midlands of SC we have 100% Centipede grass and a ton of common Bermuda infiltration.

[@BrandonW23]

FYI 91% alcohol will take the hot glue off the bulb socket easy if anyone has ocd. Used to do paintless dent repair and we used hot glue sometimes.

[@robertcabrera3375]

Hahahaha!!! 😂 I almost forgot when I got hooked on this channel. Then you did the circle dance and and had the new balance sneaks. Man I remeber thinking oh yeah I'm in the right company here! Lol! Also perfect content in that I was going to throw in the DIY towel this year because of the damage on my St Augustine by constant disease and annoying mole crickets and possible voles/moles etc. Then there is the invasion of spittle bugs, orange/red translucent like dragon Flys, white moth like things and what might look like web worms in the morning. 😫😵‍💫 you always somehow give me confidence that just maybe I can wrangle this lawn in before an HOA letter or $60 monthly Safari lawn treatment. 😝

[@Thelawncarenut]

enjoy the journey my friend! And enjoy the mow!

[@robertcabrera3375]

🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@GrassDaddy]

Real tree and it goes to a goat farm after we are done with it

[@albertm8576]

Loved the variety of content on the video. It almost hurt when you were pulling the lights off the wall when it brought the paint and finish. Also very interesting about your potted plants. Gives me an idea. Great video👍

[@NineteenHand]

More pro vista!

[@lakeinit]

I am about to re-sod my front lawn (yes I'm a BYI) and I'm leaning toward ProVista St Aug over Floratam. Since you have both I was wondering if you had a preference? I'm in north Fl and the lawn is about 70% full sun with rest partly shaded. Thanks for the content!!!

[@Los714]

I like these longer videos 👌🏽

[@marwin4038]

Hey I'm north of Orlando about an hour. No clue what kind of grass I have, but there's a few varieties. Also get a lot of shade from Oaks, and they also drop tons of leaves. I blow every day. Where do I start with lawn care/maintenance?

[@lawn2learn]

Your walking description of water flow is underrated. 😂❤

[@curtistravis5087]

I definitely ignore the backyard. Every now and then ill throw down my leftover fert or chemicals back there..

[@joshraines]

Dude my tree was completely brown by the time I took it down. We got it on black Friday and I even hit it with a bit of Spoon Juice. What was your secret?

[@zubrowskimissions9575]

Had a wild thought about that signal grass... Could you kill it off with dry ice? It'd make good content if nothing else 🤷

[@ReelNewwt]

I think half of my back yard has been taken over with trop signal grass, it seems to have choked out a lot of weeds so is there a way i can just keep it green and pretty?

[@Designedtobuild]

Somehow I’m watching you remove Christmas lights.. why

[@williamvankessel]

next time you use that chainsaw DO NOT and I say DO NOT cut that way you could of cut your hand off ❤

[@dawnb2224]

Real tree. Try a heat gun or a hair dryer to loosen the glue and should be no issues removing paint or anything.

[@allensadicario5196]

Always great to see you in the lawn brother

[@ayy1n]

Those plugs look amazing!!

[@robertsouthrey3480]

to be honest all the different types of grass and weeds would drive me crazy

[@buffdude4880]

In my opinion, you killed the wrong grass.

[@mypinkcrafter]

Next time use a heating gun. Just heat it a little because you can melt the lights.

[@pastelsliderz3097]

Flagship stressblend has kept my lawn green and vibrant during the winter! My neighbors are dumbfounded! Every lawn in my neighborhood looks rough!

[@Thelawncarenut]

nice!! winter domination is always fun!

[@wheremypeeps]

Where’s the link to killing Bermuda grass ?

[@TheGav0071]

Allyn, looking through N-ext products you say you can mix liquid fert together, but can you mix say GreenEffect with prodiamine Pre-Emergent?

[@Thelawncarenut]

Good question! I would not recommend that. Not because they will clump or anything like that, but mainly because prodiamine needs to be watered in and the Greene Effect needs to sit on the leaves. Greene Effect is the only Next product that is made specifically for foliar absorption. Now, you could mix them, spray, let it sit for an hour and then water and all would be fine, but really, it's best to separate them.

[@cliff9745]

Hey Al... THANK YOU for the very transparent look at the issues in your lawn. It gives me HOPE and confidence that, like you've told us for years, the grass isn't always greener- depending on how you look at it. Just north of you in Pinellas County where we're down to 1 watering per week now- until June or July we're told- so amazing to be getting January downpours in support of our lawn efforts. Happy New Year- and thanks again for all you do for your Lawn Care Nuts!

[@Thelawncarenut]

Alot of you guys in Pinellas area allowed to have your own well which may give you more watering days - something to check on.

[@cliff9745]

Thx for the reply- but even with my own well, 1x per week is the restriction. It’s fine now, but when it warms up….

[@michaelborkowski3333]

Blindside killed my signal grass this year at .75

[@Regnarrussell]

USE ISO alcohol on the hot glue and it will just fall off.

[@thomaswallace3923]

What is the recommended treatment for day flower in St. Augustine Floratam? I live in Lakewood Ranch FL.

[@Thelawncarenut]

here is a full video for you, I'm in Parrish kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ-YppKPos12rMk

[@bencrawfo]

Real trees every year. Do you fake treers even Xmas bro?

[@JEK]

Only LCN would have a juicy green Christmas tree in January. We have the fake tree with built in lights. Easy install and breakdown.

[@Thelawncarenut]

I was very surprised it stayed so green myself!

[@yellowsnowman9157]

Only real tree. So much better than fake.

[@stampederealty]

Is there any ProVista that is moose proof, bear proof, reindeer proof, and withstands subarctic temps? Asking for a friend that looks like me 😂

[@Thelawncarenut]

😁😁😁

[@gmooney57]

It will take awhile but a heat gun might help.

[@dantheman227]

Yes more content on the Pro VIsta please. I'm in Miami, only found one place to get it but its EXPENSIVE. I would love more hands on experience before I take the plunge. Thanks for the awesome content and have a great new year!

[@Thelawncarenut]

It's down to about $125 per pallet here. What is it in your area?

[@Striperman]

@@Thelawncarenut Wow that is a bargain. KBG on LI for a pallet of 600sq ft. is like $450

[@dantheman227]

If you know a specific place in South Florida at that price I'd be all over it. Theres only one place i have seen advertised at over $400 a pallet.

[@Thelawncarenut]

@@dantheman227 call Bethel Farms located in Arcadia and ask them if they can help - they were the original farm to grow it and have expanded out - they may know somewhere cheaper.

[@gmooney57]

Looks like you used a glue gun to install.

[@flch95]

I’m also a backyard ignorer…but the kids play back there so using that as an excuse lol

[@Thelawncarenut]

That's a good excuse for sure !

[@cs_fl5048]

What about Centipede. Our development likes centipede. I was planning to try the U of F Citra Blue St Auggie, but I got nixed by wife and others.

[@cs_fl5048]

I got real trees, sometimes cutting my own, when we lived in PA. But as I got older, I went for a very nice artificial... Nothing cheap, mind you. I recently retired. downsized to a development home. Nice, but they really used cheap paint. I have lost paint with command hooks, and even painter's blue and green paint. I have paint to touch up. Oh Well.. live and learn.

[@thomaswallace3923]

What is the recommended treatment for day flower in St. Augustine Floratam? I live in Lakewood Ranch FL.

[@MikeCaulfield-e8o]

I have a ProVista Lawn and am very unhappy with it. There are a lot of dead spots and it takes forever to fill in. My neighbor has regular St. Augustine and it is as green as my lawn. I've done 3 soil samples and added the recommended amendments with no change. I'm actually thinking about tearing it out and replacing with Citra Blue? Thoughts?

[@Nelyanks0323]

Thanks for the great video and info. Is it safe to start spreading weed and feed on warm season grass , im in Central Florida.

[@Thelawncarenut]

yes right now BonusS would be great if you have St Aug or Zoysia.

[@cs_fl5048]

When I downsized, I got a much smaller yard. Getting older, went to Ego electric because it is lighter. and has a back pack. (And I have another property in the development I take care of. - I want a utility 4 electric vehicle (golf cart thingy) by wife won't let me.) I have grass that looks like signal grass. I also found that centipede didn't like my pre-emergents.

[@jayrich5519]

I’m here in Tampa with St.Augustine grass and I have no idea where to start with treatment right now the weeds are starting to take over

[@Thelawncarenut]

Download my app called Yard Mastery. It will give you a free program. If you want full training, I recommend my video course called YardCareBootCamp.com it's only $7 and will teach you everything you need to know to get off to a good start this year. (Im in Bradenton, very close to you)

[@nomargins]

Well, next week it's gonna be average. 25° the coldest it's been so far in Ohio. Really no snow. Maybe 2 good days so far of snow since the winter started. I did a reseed on some patches late October. When the grass started to grow back in, it was a funny red purple color but eventually it grew in green. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@MsTonya417]

Fake,fake fake fake lol My one Seinfeld joke for the day. I get air freshener that smell like pine trees with the fake tree. Loving the lawn content in the winter (especially with the colder temps coming up here in Michigan). Another winner,Allyn

[@TopTierLawnCareServices]

I have a fake tree which I leave up until February🤣 Also I'm still mowing my tall fescue/ blue mix!

[@SidneyJackson]

Shout out the house plants!!

[@cs_fl5048]

I ignore my back yard for now. Dogs ... I do intend to totally relandsscape with an elevated patio and retaining wall out the back towards the pond.

[@chrisn9852]

I had a bad experience using hot glue to adhere something to my stucco house. The glue residue remained on the stucco and started a melting effect, not the paint, the glue, so I had a hard time cleaning the residue left by the glue before I could repaint the spots. I won't do that again 😮

[@webeducation]

That tropical signal crass moves like its one piece. Creates a blanket effect. Would still take that over torpedo grass any day of the week though.

[@ronaldpike4630]

Love all your vids! Why is the video quality so bad on this one? Really blurry. Great content. Thank you!

[@cs_fl5048]

We up in the Panhandle are NOT in a drought. I have a swale in my yard that is almost always wet, the AC units drip. ect.

[@chadcochran4654]

I know you probably labeled your light segments, but in case you didn't, it's a good idea. :)

[@ericsandoval6]

I have to sod this week to cover up a septic tank install. I’m in south Florida and getting provista now I’m a little worried

[@thetommantom]

I think that large patch is just water and low wetter areas I usually just rake everything really well and over seed leave new grass grow in the old grass media

[@thetommantom]

Really just depends how thick how long you let it go how hard you cut it how it feels under foot

[@thetommantom]

I think under ideal conditions you can pull most of anything like that signal grass and if you leave it grow big you get a better grip then wait till it dry or after a rain softens the ground and pull it cause that fluffy stuff can be real gross when wet

[@TopTierLawnCareServices]

I used to be a backyard ignorer, it was all weeds and erosion until last year when I starting treating like my front lawn and fixed it🤣

[@lubblegarage]

Christmas lights--Maybe use an actual heat gun to warm up the socket first

[@TheFish1026]

Fake tree squad.

[@thetommantom]

But then depends on your grass type that's why I like the tall fescue from seeds

[@williamfernandez5170]

My tree turned brown (In boca), did you add anything other than water to yours?

[@walterbenvin297]

Allyn, any update when Recognition will be available to the public and where? I can't find anywhere it for sale on or offline.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Call your local Site One. They can get it

[@walterbenvin297]

Thank you Sir!@@Thelawncarenut

[@DMUSA536]

I got my backyard up to par. I’m retired so my lawn is now my project.

[@cs_fl5048]

Our church did a 12th Night this year, with the burning of the greens.

[@allanromano7085]

Need more tips on how to get rid of signal grass!!??

[@Thelawncarenut]

it it's already in the lawn, you either need a good freeze to kill it, or you can hand pull it and drop sod on the spots. Form there, once that sod establishes, it's pre-emergent prodiamine to keep it out the rest of the year.

[@tomsmyth8570]

More Pro-Vista!

[@PrincernPrince]

Fake

[@richblair1568]

Real tree

[@charlesmitchell9647]

Thanks Allyn, Guess I won't be using hot glue on my stucco lol 🤣 Thank you for the lawn update I am just north of you, so what you do I do to maintain my lawn. I know copy cat but what can I tell ya monkey see monkey do lol 🤣

[@Chenz08527]

Great Video as always - I am a bit confused when you moved to the Weed Killer - you said that you were doing 1 gallon for spot spraying - and you needed 2.5 ounces of glyphosate...looking at what you poured into the measuring cup - it appeared to be a lot more than 2.5 ounces?? Please clarify - Thanks

[@Thelawncarenut]

It was 2.5 oz. That's what it was.

[@JonD-ee3im]

Keep ignoring the back since there’s a lake.

[@RepresentativeRaborn]

Im so glad to find your channel! We live over in Vero and gave a similar climate, so im just trying to copy-cat your lawncare. Still having issue with dollarweed in part of our yard. We also have St. Augustine grass.

[@Thelawncarenut]

The Image for Southern Lawns that I use will knock out dollar weed. The key is to stay on top of it and don;t let it get out of hand. We have had a lot of rain on this coast which has made it worse this winter than normal.

[@nonickname1522]

Yes!!! Let’s see some palm trees 🌴 videos. Love palms

[@waynemoore8646]

Good information once again!! Do this for a living and been at it for about 15 years You always teach me something with your knowledge Appreciate you lcn

[@Thelawncarenut]

that's great to hear. thanks for watching Wayne! Enjoy the mow.

[@zubrowskimissions9575]

That looked like a big healthy crassula jade. You might regret giving that a ton of soil unless it's really lean and very free draining. I think that plant would make due in a pot a quarter that size. It'd be easier to move, too.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Thanks for the advice. I have excellent drainage in that pot but the potting soil has just sunken, I assume just as organic material has broken down over time, and probably some soil loss out the bottom. I was planning to keep it in the same pot and just use cactus soil with added perlite. I've watched videos where people prune the roots completely on these and bonsai them (in shallow pots like you suggested) which I want to try, but I also just want to see how big it will get if I leave it alone and just do light pruning and leave it in that big pot.

[@dylan8285]

Tbh I am a backyard ignorer too but my main excuse is I have a large maple so it’s hard to keep it nice without honestly a really intense fert plan and basically overseeding every year which is not worth it to me. Every couple years I give it love but it’s mostly ignored even in the irrigation department cause it cuts half my consumption when it’s dry.

[@Thelawncarenut]

it's tough to compete against a large tree. I'd probably ignore that area too lol

[@eric-seastrand]

More houseplant/succulent content would be cool.

[@peterkizer6163]

We have had a plastic tree for years - but I always miss the smell. Kinda like having the convenience of a gas fireplace, but not the wonderful smell of burning wood (esp cedar). Love your videos.

[@Thelawncarenut]

agreed!

[@ryanmanning9807]

My centipede lawn is being overrun with dollar weed and clover since we’ve had quite a bit of rain and cold weather up here in N FL. I can’t get ahead of the weeds right now

[@Thelawncarenut]

If the lawn is not dormant, the Image for Southern Lawns will work good on both of those.

[@kelldog44]

So you slightly misspoke about the RoundUp. The Super Concentrate (the one in purple bottle) actually does only contain Glyphosate, and it’s actually at a higher percentage than the Hi-Yield Killzall (50.2% compared to 41%). I faced this dilemma when reading the bottles at Ace, but if you do the math the Killzall is a much better bang for your buck. The Super Concentrate costs $60 for a 35.2oz => $1.70/oz The Killzall costs $37 for 32oz => $1.15/oz So you’re paying 1.70 / 1.15 = ~47% more per oz for the RoundUp, but only getting 9.2% more Glyphosate. Might be worth doing a follow up video to make people aware.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Good math ! I love it !

[@kelldog44]

@@ThelawncarenutI have wild Bermuda that’s invaded my ProVista so I had to figure all this out haha.

[@monkeyslawncareandgardenin473]

Let’s grill brother! What’s your favorite cook? I see that bad a s s smoker

[@Thelawncarenut]

I recently started doing prime rib which I really like but my go-to are steaks, ribeye mostly. I finish them in a cast iron skillet on the stove to sear them off.

[@FreedomRock44]

Was always always always a real tree person but now Artificial. Once trees became over $100 bucks artificial will last 15 years pays for itself in two saves $1300. Spend $212 and no watering...prelit.......goes up in 15 minutes.

[@Thelawncarenut]

yeah i agree - I paid $160 for that tree which I thought was crazy expensive. The place I got it from is actually a fundraiser for a charity so I felt like that was ok then.

[@FreedomRock44]

Oh Yeahhhhh AL!!!!!!! I get that completely. Money well spent....good cause. That is just for me......I love a real tree. But for me a nice artificial just makes more sense long term financially. I would never tell anyone else or am not saying you should to. I am not poo pooing a real tree for others. Just a financial decision for me and me only. @@Thelawncarenut

[@soupysperformance]

Maybe the way the sun hits one side of the garage vs the other made the lights pull off differently?

[@Thelawncarenut]

I was thinking that for sure, or the glue itself was hotter when I pressed it in

[@ranger2316]

Hey Al, thanks for video. BTW... where is the dog?

[@Thelawncarenut]

he is here, just have not put him in any videos lately. I'll get him in one upcoming.

[@monkeyslawncareandgardenin473]

Looking great on spreading, could you pull more plugs from your yard to fill in faster?

[@Thelawncarenut]

yes I could pull some plugs for sure

[@Striperman]

I thought peelage was your nickname in college. Happy New year . Love my ProVista KBG but will not be using anymore Glyphosate on the weeds. Had bad results using it so will stick to hand pulling as they come up. Make sure the oz. per gallon of water is correct or will burn the lawn as I experienced .

[@Thelawncarenut]

I saw that you burned it last year and that is very surprising to me. Maybe the KBG is sensative because the SA can take a lot and doesn't even get phased. What rate did you use?

[@Striperman]

@@Thelawncarenut I used 2oz per gallon of water and found out later from Jake and doing more research should have used only .75oz per gallon of water 🤦🏻‍♂

[@davecross1288]

I run a lawn care company the The Villages which has installed 1000's of ProVista lawns. it has been a nightmare grass for all involved as it struggles when all maintenance is not perfect and is very slow to recover once damaged. The Villages stopped installing it this year because of all the issues. in rare cases when it is installed well and maintained properly right from installation it can give a very nice lawn but that is not how it normally happens with new homes.

[@jimmaul]

It is very slow growing which he has mentioned several times. If it is neglected it will take a long time to recover. it isnt for everyone but the fact that it is glyphosate tolerant is huge.

[@Thelawncarenut]

I've heard about the nightmares over there with it. I think one area replaced most of it a year after install.

[@williamvankessel]

what type or tip do you use when spraying the glyphosate

[@Thelawncarenut]

Finer mist tip, flat fan

[@alexlanders9005]

Real tree!