Thanks for that mate it's Bryce and it's already coming back
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
No worries mate hope mum hasn’t kicked dad out yet 😂
@brickfork4012 жыл бұрын
@@theaussielawn not yet lucky for him 😂
@simonn49642 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched all your vids, and this idea of going to the viewer’s place by far is a game changer for lawn vids on KZbin. By actually going to & working on people’s lawns is far more meaningful & interesting than weekly updates on what is your own manicured lawns. Different lawn problems with showing a range of solutions opens up the interest factor for the viewers. I really hope this idea catches on & can’t wait on your update in 2-3 weeks. Well done! 👍
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
I definitely agree mate but the time involved is almost prohibitive in my current life situation. That being said as the right lawns / opportunities arise I’ll definitely tackle them
@phillipmills4742 жыл бұрын
@@theaussielawn please contact me if you want to do a job/vid down in Mussy on a buffalo lawn
@Shiruba.602 жыл бұрын
Yeah really enjoyed seeing this
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
@@phillipmills474 email me a pic mate and I’ll have a look see .
@calebevans84372 жыл бұрын
As you can see the dog actually passed out a few times from the shock of what happened to dads lawn😂 it's always amazing what you drag up from the lawn when you use the 46
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah poor dog was in a state of disbelief
@scotthampton7724 Жыл бұрын
40 yo victa 2 stroke. Love it.
@theaussielawn Жыл бұрын
It’s actually a little newer than that it’s a 91 model it’s fully loaded with self drive and key start (just needs a new battery) and a new belt for the self drive
@chisel83 Жыл бұрын
Victa and Bon Scottar, an iconic Australian duo, great harmonies to my ears 👍
@theaussielawn Жыл бұрын
So good hey !
@Shiruba.602 жыл бұрын
Forget about kikuyu maintenance, I need your man's leg maintenance routine.
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
CrossFit 😝
@mickdemi62 жыл бұрын
What a iconic Aussie backyard Hills hoist Victor 2 stroke mower Trampoline And the good old Kikuyu dry as the Simpson desert
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
It’s such a great yard
@matthewfarrell317 Жыл бұрын
That a baby wobbler, I have 2 of the large ones in our front yard food forest (70 sq metres). And you are right, the pair take 3 hours to get a little under an inch. But where they are superior is the drops are like rain, so are much more gentle, and in that environment wouldn't recommend anything else. On the lawn.... they are best at watering kids haha.
@theaussielawn Жыл бұрын
Yeah for sure mate and I agree too. Thing is if people leave them running long enough then they will work but unfortunately people think 3 hours is too long etc . It’s a case of if you know then you know 😉
@matthewfarrell317 Жыл бұрын
@@theaussielawn that's with 2, I'd need 6 hours with 1. I think the problem is people have been trained to see it as wasting water. Which is sad but understandable. Although atm trying to work out if the rainbird rvan will throw enough high to water the lawn and kids lol I don't want to water the lawn for 3 to 6 hours, I have other things to water lol.
@athomewithstodsie65432 жыл бұрын
Bloody keen to see how this turns out! Pearler of a vid mate👍🏻
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate
@frankneidhardt2 жыл бұрын
Best of luck - can't wait to see the result in a few week.
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
Update will be following for sure mate
@OverlandUnknown4 ай бұрын
Excellent video guys, so much good info and the process, cheers
@theaussielawn4 ай бұрын
Thanks mate
@rustyinspirations2 жыл бұрын
A square one 😮. This is gonna come back a treat. Look forward to the update 👍🏻😃
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it didn’t register with me at first Dylan but then it sank in, this is a square pattern 😂 apparently it’s already starting to come back really well
@Mat-rd1pe2 жыл бұрын
Cant wait to see how this goes. Go the mighty 2 stroke, those things are weapons 😍
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
I know 😍 ahh the sounds of yesterday, Australian design and manufacturing I love that mower
@paulthomas3782 Жыл бұрын
Great to see the Victa 2 banger performing it magic, sure was a lot of dead material there. Thanks for the tip with the small Nylon rain gauge i have been using a plate pot saucer Cheers Brenton.
@theaussielawn Жыл бұрын
Yeah rain gauge is a sweet trick . Love that victa its a rare to have one in such good condition for its age too. (1991 build )
@restoblastrestoblast1542 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing Brenton, i intend to de thatch my lawn tomorrow, with the bluebird style machine. Thanks for the video.
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
No worries mate good luck with your reno
@restoblastrestoblast1542 жыл бұрын
@The Aussie Lawn I'm in QLD, so hopefully still time, in between work commitments.
@restoblastrestoblast1542 жыл бұрын
@The Aussie Lawn Brentton, can i ask, if i build a 20" verti, can i just bring the height up & still use it as a groomer and just do more passes, to compensate for the wider spacing ?
@tims7282 жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Kikuyu has its place in the Aussie yard. Need to manage the runnners and its pretty good value. Regarding Wobblers, often used for low pressure irrigation sites, eg water tanks low head pressure etc. I'd be doing a pressure and flow test at the point where the wster is connected to eg bore or mains etc. You discussed 12mm twice a week, thats perfect for kikuyu, in South Australia a water audit was conducted I think in the late 90's by industry and sporting ovals etc to be in top nick would require around 25mm in the peak, eg Feb during high heat low rainfall. As a benchmark figure the amount can be adjusted just like fert requirements and mowing heights during the growing season. Always hard to know what to include and what to lesve out for a show, lots of good info still in the video today however. Using a calibrated water gauge is a very wise tip. You could do a distribution, pattern of uniformity assessment on the lawn too, that would be good and provide useful insights. Cheers mate, good job😉🍻🤠👍🐕🇦🇺
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim yeah 💯 right re the wobblers. Also good for the bio cycle 🔄 waste water tanks people have on rural properties. Can’t believe summer is fast approaching the end already 🤦🏼♂️
@jffro2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting regarding to irrigation…Pete may want to put in some above ground temp irrigation pop ups & or full irrigation
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
It’s definitely something to consider if he wants to travel that route
@velcroman112 жыл бұрын
A really very interesting video. Lots of good info. Thanks Brendan for making these videos.
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
No worries mate glad u enjoy them 😎
@marknolen78782 жыл бұрын
Great content, that scarifier is a beast. I think a lot of people go wrong when it comes to watering so great to see this being covered. Wonder if it’s worth using a sumi soaker hose to irrigate lawn in one go
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
Yeah possibly but a sumi soaker is a substantially larger investment than a $10 button sprinkler
@antonyv81712 жыл бұрын
I’d always thought those little square sprinklers were useless. I think he should have opted for a quality long bar oscillating sprinkler, he has quite a rectangular backyard so they would work pretty well? With that square one it looks as tho he may need to move it so 6 different spots or so to cover the full lawn properly?
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
The little button sprinklers are really effective. Yeah the oscillating sprinklers are pretty good too but really in a whole different price point too.
@antonyv8171 Жыл бұрын
@@theaussielawn true, but surely if a lawnie wants his lawn watered perfectly, he’d opt for the slightly pricier sprinkler. You gotta love watching it water the lawn with a cold one🤣🤣
@CathyPowell-y9mКүн бұрын
Since you don't really like Kikuyu, which lawn do you like for dry, arid areas like outback NSW, far west?
@theaussielawnКүн бұрын
Hi Cathy, for dry aird spots Id look at tiftuf its the only lawn on the market to receive the water efficiency mark in NSW
@grantis80 Жыл бұрын
When using a scarifier, how does it go around the sprinklers? I have bore system and the Kik hasnt been scarified in over 15 years (since Ive lived here). There is irrigation and there are a couple of dead patches near the Frangipani trees. Ive treated for worms twice which has improved but still have the dead patches. Thanks
@theaussielawn Жыл бұрын
Just mark your sprinklers with paint or a peg and go around them if you are likely to hit them as if the scarifier hits one it will stuff it well and truly
@justintype1495Күн бұрын
G'day, I'm sorry, but you have no idea what you're talking about with the wobble tee sprinkler. I've been using them for 8 years and if I have them on for any longer than 20min my front lawn is flooded and the one you showed on camera, the head is half the size of the ones I use. We built our house and laid our own grass, and we used the wobble tee sprinklers, and they worked perfectly.
@theaussielawnКүн бұрын
G'day Justin, A Wobble Tee sprinkler has a precipitation rate of approximately 4mm per hour I cant possibly see how you are flooding after 20mins unless there is soil compaction issues, Even then given the way that it delivers its water I struggle to see how it possibly does (unless your watering everyday or its connected to a enviro cycle system etc) But all that aside if you are getting great results with the sprinkler then its doing its job for you 😎
@andrewlangford88 Жыл бұрын
Damn, that's some thatch
@theaussielawn Жыл бұрын
It’s full on hey mate
@ALLAUS Жыл бұрын
The ki out front of mine is doing the same thing, turns out the Maggie’s are letting us know there’s grubs about
@theaussielawn Жыл бұрын
Ohh hopefully your lawn isn’t bout to become army worm fodder . This particular lawn was just parched no actual grib activity
@rixman2 Жыл бұрын
Hey Brenton - love the vid! Can I just ask whether it might be too late in the season to do this in Sydney now?
@theaussielawn Жыл бұрын
na mate it will be fine but definitely get it done nowish by end of month its getting a bit late
@weburnitatbothends Жыл бұрын
What do you reckon about rainwave sprinklers, I reckon they rock if you leave them do their stuff like a soaker
@theaussielawn Жыл бұрын
They are good too, providing the wind don't pick up
@weburnitatbothends Жыл бұрын
@@theaussielawnyou inspired me to buy a new second hand lawn mower mate a Honda HRU196, it's got the dodgy half chute but shoud be good for my backyard, realy looking forward to the first mow tomorrow or Sunday!
@theaussielawn Жыл бұрын
Oh well done mate my dad has that one its fine for day to day stuff you will love it @@weburnitatbothends
@mikebuzzАй бұрын
"You used to get a fair few complinents about your lawn, didnt you?" Lets be real. This is why we all do it. lol
@theaussielawnАй бұрын
hahaha
@lachlanpratt80572 жыл бұрын
Timely video Brenton! I have a similarly sad looking kikuyu lawn that hasn’t grown well despite my best efforts. I gave the new-to-me lawn a mild spring renovation e.g. scalp & core aeration, removed most weeds by hand, feed it monthly with Powerfeed + seaweed + wetting agent + molasses and quarterly with compost top dressing. I’m on medium clay with a thin excuse for top soil so have focused on improving the soil structure and health. It looks thin, patchy and brown in spots, but isn’t thatchy - that would require growth! I water somewhat weekly for 20-25 mins per area with a round metal sprinkler. I suspect the soil is very compacted and constricting the roots after three extremely wet summers as much of the yard pooled water until I started working on it. Keen to see how your friend’s lawn turns out as I’ll be taking notes. Thanks for putting up these videos! PS If you’re stuck for content, I’d be very interested in a video on organic vs synthetic lawn care approaches. Many in the Australian lawn community are gung-ho on synthetic whereas the US is more open to organic e.g. use of Milorganite fertiliser and peat / compost applications.
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
Yours might be a situation where a synthetic product will give it a well needed boost then try swapping over to your organics liquid etc. But that’s only based on what I’ve read vs what I’ve seen of your lawn 😎
@lachlanpratt80572 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply Brenton! Might be time to give it a go. 🙂
@dangibson5855 Жыл бұрын
This is awesome. Did you mix all but the grannular feed in the back pack sprayer, or were they all seperatly applied?
@dylan82852 жыл бұрын
Should just buy 2 or 3 impact or rotary sprinklers, a hose timer and some hoses and setup for full coverage and there u go an automatic system keeps it watered
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
Its probably a good solution an other issue that caught me off guard there was the poor water flow / pressure so It probably wouldn't work in practice unfortunately
@dylan82852 жыл бұрын
@@theaussielawn oh yeah that’s a problem would have to run each one separately. He could get a little 12v booster pump tho, something that will push 70-100psi. Or if he wants to go in a little more buy a really strong pump that pushes a lot more psi and flow and a large water tank to draw from.
@phillipmills4742 жыл бұрын
i need your scarify down here in Mussy on my buffalo
@johnchapman97002 жыл бұрын
Did the sprinkler spray in a square pattern?
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
Yes it did mate
@fortune2142 жыл бұрын
Why not use the plant doctor wetting agent in this situation? Is it not as good?
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
Plant doctor soil wetter is a good product used regularly. As I know this lawn won’t see soil wetter again anytime soon I wanted something with more punch
@fortune2142 жыл бұрын
@@theaussielawn so if I was just to buy one or the other hydrolink is a better performer?
@theaussielawn Жыл бұрын
@@fortune214 yes but it’s also a heap more $$$$
@fortune214 Жыл бұрын
@@theaussielawn fair enough then. I guess it’s the old “buy once, cry once principle”
@chrislewis33222 жыл бұрын
Are all those chemicals safe for dogs to walk on? I cant block off a section
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
I can confirm my dog Max has never had any issue with the products and often follows me along while applying them
@10mmsocketAdventures2 жыл бұрын
I'm with you on the Kikuyu, not the biggest fan.
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
But I feel I needed some kikuyu content too 😎
@10mmsocketAdventures2 жыл бұрын
Roger that.
@MmeDesgranges2 жыл бұрын
... now ...
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure what you mean ?
@WOODZY_2 жыл бұрын
Just playing catch up on your content👌 Great lawn rescue video m8 Lawns are going off in mackay. Got the PGR trying to put the handbrake on growth on the buffalo and even the zoysia. Have a great weekend champion🍻
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Woodzy yeah it would be pretty humid up your way atm I’m guessing place would be looking lush as
@shaunray66602 жыл бұрын
Thats a tonne of rubbish coming up!
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
It’s nuts hey
@thegreenandgoldlife14642 жыл бұрын
I'll say nothing
@mickdemi62 жыл бұрын
Long overdue content missing from this channel.
@theaussielawn2 жыл бұрын
😂😝
@anthonybrattoli39342 жыл бұрын
I still enjoy poisoning this stuff from my couch 🤣
@lukeallison88 Жыл бұрын
Honestly, it looks like the army worms are back and you just wasted time and money doing a renovation on a grass type that really doesn't need much maintenance at all. The army worms are likely under the thatch layer, eating the roots, hence why the lawn is drying out (it can't take in water). The customer was right - it was time for Acelepryn (and/or neem oil), not scarifying and fertilizing.
@theaussielawn Жыл бұрын
I definitely appreciate your input Luke, I'd like to think being a trade qualified greenkeeper I can differentiate pest attack vs a dry conditions side note Acelepryn is active in this lawn.
@lukeallison88 Жыл бұрын
Ok then I look forward to seeing that lush lawn in your update.
@jasongarbutt4242 Жыл бұрын
Mate, you can hide your hatred of kikuyu behind some brilliant reno video, but I remember seeing you treat poor Dans kikuyu runner with roundup. All it wanted was a little drink and you ripped into it, lol. Maybe your just racist to certain types of green grass, you zoysia loving grass guru, lol. Great video mate, loved it. Good to see you back on a regular basis.