Secret to a Dark Green Lawn: Iron Treatment | Liquid Iron and MicroNutrients in Summer

Iron treatment for lawns, secret to a dark green lawn in summer - liquid lawn iron application and results with 0-0-2 MicroGreene from Greene County Fertilizer. Plus, Hydretain results before and after.
Also check out Paul's Prime Cuts using a similar disease recovery strategy in the field in North Carolina:
• Brown Patch in fescue
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[@ReelLowDad]

Blue Mule is what my wife calls me at 9:30 PM 😁

[@Thelawncarenut]

😆

[@briano9879]

That's a smart man right there. Taking care of business and in bed by 10:00 PM.

[@PaulsPrimeCuts]

Reel Low Dad and by 9:31 she just calls somebody else 😂

[@miles2075]

Lol Paul coming with the heat lol

[@kennethcooley9917]

@@Thelawncarenut I call it lawn pollution & wicked evil run off. I've never in my life seen so many products used in my life. How much of this is cash to trash ratio and cash to evil run off ratio??? Any scientific mathematics on those facts yet ?

[@thejalderman]

Dude, I can’t get enough of your content. It just keeps getting better and better. I have tried to film things for different uses. I have limited experience editing etc. but I know how much work it is. Your a real natural behind the camera. Keep it coming! Many, many thanks!

[@mrbill8476]

Lawn looks awesome, thank you for sharing. I always get so much out of your videos. 👍👍😁😁

[@nygrasshole]

Perfect timing! Just did my micr8 combo app Friday. Great update!

[@Jmfokken]

First. I love the results you show from the Micro Green during your blackout periods.

[@JimmyLewisMows]

Those Hydretain demos blow my mind every time. I remember the one you did with the plugs a while back. Great product.

[@Thelawncarenut]

it's pretty cool for sure!

[@stevecraig9384]

3 things we have in common 1 love a beautiful lawn 2 I am a photographer and 3 love a good stogie at the end of the day. Love your info thanks

[@TheLawnTools]

The lawn looks beautiful, you wonderful nut!

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

First

[@mattpeters6224]

Around 7:45 we get a eye level view of the lawn. I noticed your mower blade is sharp. Nice clean tips sir. Point out the positive does that make you positive? Point out the negative does that make you negative? Hmmm. I want to thank you for igniting this passion/bug/sickness LOL into my life Allyn. I am really enjoying the community and all the learning!!

[@timbarton5316]

I can’t get enough of your AWSOME videos and info

[@sticksandstones1885]

That's a good easy mathematical way for most people to remember the measurements on the sprayer. Your typical homeowner's don't know those simple math analogies of how the measurements of the sprayer works thanks for explaining that for a lot of people.

[@jacobchristianglover3655]

Awesome... Just what I needed! Be well and stay encouraged!!!

[@Thelawncarenut]

🤘

[@kevinsolomita672]

I used milo for a couple years and love. This year I switched to screamin green. OMG best fert I've ever used!!!!

[@rosannaburgess714]

Good evening, Thank you so much for your help! I will try these!

[@the-handy-fixer]

Love the tank cleaning trick with Air8. Lawn is looking great!!

[@Thelawncarenut]

Thanks bro

[@PaulsPrimeCuts]

I’m definitely seeing longer color retention form Carbon-X ... it also kicks in a little slower 👍🏻

[@jayfirebaugh]

Nice! I will definitely be putting down some of that MicroGreene. Thanks!

[@drewmadere9935]

Thanks for the Hydration topic! I just applied some to my front lawn... thanks for your families services

[@dgoode2846]

Another great vid. Thank you, and thank you to your son.

[@timbarton5316]

That’s awesome I have ordered your cool season guide and Bio-stim pack, My lawn loves you, I am a true believer of N-EXT products, and your tips and methods,

[@Thelawncarenut]

hoorah! thanks bro

[@Sagacious3237]

So, you water in your Micro Green right after you apply it? I thought it was supposed to sit on the blades of the grass because it works as a foilage application. Am I understanding this wrong?

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

Hydretain sent me some product to use as well. I'll be putting it on half my backyard and the other half untreated to see how it compares. Video coming soon.

[@ShooterReadyStandBy]

AvE fan here too. I see you picked up some of Connor's dine and dash plants.

[@justordinaryeverydaylife7977]

Glad your Son is home and getting his chef skills in Chicago! They learn some fine arts cuisine there. All this is going on while you are ground pounding in 90° plus days on the lawn... (LCG) Lawn Care Grunts! Hoorah!... But really proud of you and him for being an intact military family, that take grit! You got it Sir Allen. Shout out from the midwest, Hooah!!!

[@Thelawncarenut]

Thank you !! Cheers!

[@jacoviacartwright1826]

It’s like you read my mind. I was just wondering about some dark green up.

[@DevotedtoTruth]

Your content has been a Godsend for me. I love the Lawncare guide ebook you sent me. I recently had a new irrigation system installed and boy did it wreak havoc on my lawn. Bald spots, surgery lines etc. Any suggestions around that Al?

[@johnames6430]

4:40 yup, here in chicago and brown patch came in with a lot of force, I put down Disease Ex and saw results within 3 days

[@travissimcoe1]

You should do some drone shots and flyovers comparing lawns and showing results of products

[@GuyBucktastik]

with ndvi images

[@BooTangClan]

ryan knorrs always look amazing

[@tonyh1117]

Allyn your lawn looks great. Keep up the vids awesome job

[@Thelawncarenut]

Thanks bro

[@tonyh1117]

@@Thelawncarenut ur welcome

[@MSDOGS1976]

After putting out Milorganite in mid April I applied Scotts Green Max in the middle of May. Boy....did the combo work well. Nice healthy green lawn(centipede). Suppose to be able to apple all seasons except winter so may reapply early July. I'm located in central MS fwiw.

[@LonghornsLegend]

I just did my first blackout of this here in Texas. I had been doing 3oz per 1k once a month but the heat was doing a number on the grass so I did 20oz per 1k with some liquid revive on top and WOW the results were amazing. I think I'll be doing one more in July since I love the greening without the top growth.

[@Thelawncarenut]

thrower down!

[@thomasmiller9398]

Great suggestion to fill tank with water after adding the solution. I use an Ortho sprayer and put in enough solution to cover 2,000 sq ft and fill the rest with water. I set my sprayer at 6 ounces and then spray horizontally across the lawn and then vertically over 2,000 square feet sections. The cross-coverage ensures even distribution, and the tank is emptying out as I finish.

[@raist315]

This year I've been totally into my twice per week mowing. I use a battery mower on Saturday morning, then edge. Then I come back on Wednesday with a reel mower in a different direction, then edge. I"m a full lawn care nut!

[@MichaelRei99]

Raphael I mowed my grass Friday and I had to mow it again today!!

[@Thelawncarenut]

👊👍

[@minoutv7347]

Battery and reel, that is awesome!

[@Methodical2]

Using GreeNe EfFect 7-0-0 in the summer here. I already have the other stuff down in the soil via Humic DG, RGS and Humic 12. Maybe next go round I'll try the 0-0-2.

[@AdamKirbyMusic]

I got a bottle of Hydretain and sprayed it on my lawn. I live on a corner lot and it's kind of a pain in the ass to water in the summer. The small tests you've done with it are impressive as hell.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Agreed. It surprised me too. Cool stuff and a Florida based company which I like.

[@AsLawnandLandscaping]

Nice video bro!

[@mschwope]

Looking good!

[@magarity12]

Received my Hydretain the other day. It did indeed smell like success, and I haven’t even opened the bag yet.

[@Thelawncarenut]

thrower down!

[@lsturbointeg]

Oh damn you finally have CarbonX in stock! Just ordered a bag! For future concerns is this how it will be when it comes to stock?

[@jim8572]

Rewatched this video, glad to see you have FiOS, but you have the old 612 ONT, you need to get upgraded equipment.

[@justtulsa5739]

I just put down Air8 the day before yesterday, then RGS and MicroGreene yesterday. We've got 1.5" of rain in the part of Tulsa I live in, so I'm looking forward to the results!

[@koomo801]

I did the same in Edmond. I hope this morning's storm washed it in but I suspect a lot washed away. My lawn program has been on hold all year due to these storms. Looks like I timed the first big app of the year a couple days too early :(

[@blakekeeton4487]

Good to see Tulsa in the comments!

[@justtulsa5739]

@@blakekeeton4487 What up!

[@justtulsa5739]

@@koomo801 I hope that's not what happened... I'm only maintaining a 1.2k ft front yard with this stuff right now, so if I need to re-apply, I will, but I'm going give it a few weeks to see if the iron greens it up. Then, hopefully, I'll know from that.

[@sethcornish8568]

Love the AvE references.

[@TheLawnGuardian]

Spray and pray! Hydrotain is no joke. Pretty cool!

[@AAtta-3286]

Allyn, you gotta try REVIVE over Hydretain. About 1/3 of the price, has iron and has saved my lawn in the summer heat for the last two seasons I've used it. Comes in a liquid or granules and customer service is FANTASTIC. After emailing them, I use 32oz of Revive in an ortho hose end sprayer. No dilution, just fill to 32oz mark , set to 4oz and covers 1,000 sq feet. Helps to green up the lawn with the iron and allows water to penetrate the soil AND the price can't be beat compared to Hydretain. Be well, love your podcast too! Tony

[@Thelawncarenut]

I have heard of them - def worth looking at! thanks for the tip.

[@jesucripto369]

I love the lawn 😍

[@Thelawncarenut]

Me too 😁

[@TwoCommaKid]

you are the best on youtube hands down thank you

[@KIckAssPinball]

Thanks for all the info! My yard is the without a doubt the best! My neighbors stop all the time and comment!! Thanks !!!!

[@Thelawncarenut]

awesome!!

[@sandymckee8917]

I feel like I went to science & math class all within 21 minutes & owe you tuition!

[@marshallhoux7987]

When will you be able to ship these products to Idaho I really want to use this products. I am currently using similar stuff just not green country fert products it's very frustrating to see other companies stuff available in Idaho please let me know please

[@benharrison1069]

I waa going to comment that putting that Hydretain treated potted plant next to the A/C compressor would dry it out quicker because of the heat from the compressor. However, because the treated plant looked better than the nontreated plant that speaks well for the Hydretatin even more so. Nice demonstration, Allyn!

[@Thelawncarenut]

Even better then ha ha !

[@johnfaustus1]

It's important to note that your setting of 4 works with your water supply's pressure only (flow rate, actually) - someone elsewhere with a different flow rate will have to do some trial and error. Same goes with the Ortho Dial-n-spray...there's really no easy way for homeowners to convert "x ounces per 1000 sqft" to "okay, what now". You have to do some experiments. In the end though, if you know you need some number of ounces delivered to your particular yard area, you have to just ensure that you have used up all of it at the end...as a result, walk quickly first, and judge whether you should slow down or speed up based on what's left in the cannister.

[@rosannaburgess714]

Greetings, thank you

[@clubcarter]

Just bought a house in Tennessee with Bermuda and it’s hurtin. Time to start some LCN rehab! Milo out of stock everywhere in town, something about factory issues. Gonna have to try that hydrotain...

[@justlistedtnc21]

Chris, if your in middle Tn, we sale organic fertilizer at the hardware store I work at in Pleasant View, Vans Hardware. It’s 4-5-0. Produced by a local farmer. Let me know if you would like more info or if I can help.

[@eddieb.8042]

Definitely awaiting the detailed instruction/review of the Chameleon hose end sprayer (what I currently have) and the Chapin.. I usually set my Chameleon on the 1 or 2 oz setting and take my time...?

[@joshualeon3486]

Yeah..thats a good way to do it.

[@antonyv8171]

God damn I love your lawn it looks amazing and reminds me a little of my buffalo lawn here in sydney!

[@normavivar6289]

Wow! How often to apply hydretain to maintain during the summer months?

[@randallhunter3912]

When you applied your milo app did you not apply it to them hook'em horn stripe, I thought you said before the only way to even that out is to apply fert to the rest of the yard except that part?

[@lisamiranda9561]

Hey Allyn, when can we buy NEXT products in Cali? I bought them last year but this year has been a no go.

[@Simpl3SoN4reel]

I’m sure by now it’s been posted, but air 8 is the one next product you can’t tank mix. It’s not that it won’t mix, it’s that air8 uses a long process to get it to a very specific ph. If you change the ph, you don’t get the bond breaking performance. Not sure on the science, but he’s a smart dude, so he probably based it on average city water ph. I believe it’s slightly caustic 👍🏼

[@timbarton5316]

Totally addictive to lawn care

[@ChrisM-zz7nx]

when is the video of the Chapin hose end sprayer coming out?

[@RR-gt2cc]

Can you use the 0-0-2 micro green with the new Double Dark granular?

[@BryceJohnson88]

Will hydretain help with an irrigated lawn that gets regular watering? Not sure if its necessary with an irrigation system.

[@johnames6430]

16:32 just so you guys know that HDX bucket prob started out clear...

[@johnnyblair6034]

I love Ave!

[@FastJohnny80]

Add a hydretain tag to this video. Even more impressive is the plant with Hydretain was sitting right next to your central air that was probably dumping heat on it.

[@johnames6430]

17:38 not to mention the air currents from the AC drying them out. Careful now...

[@darrenfullmer8062]

Just did another round of DD yesterday

[@jayteixeira5014]

I hear ya godfather that milorganite doesn’t even come close to the carbon X . If you start pushing that carbon X the way you did with milo , Matt is going to have to round up a whole lot of chickens. Great video as always

[@versacebouy]

Can you use the micro green with superjuice?

[@jcarouth]

15:04 neighbor making an enjoy the mow cameo. Better go protect that domination line!

[@Thelawncarenut]

He is an expert edger too!

[@johnames6430]

I bought some Humic/Fulvic/Kelp blend and also some Sodium Laurly Sulfate powder from ebay. It's very cheap to use it this way. Paid maybe 30 bucks for all that stuff, and it's probably enough to last a few years.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Sounds like fun

[@jjc8015]

Can anyone remember which video Allen did the price comparisons between Carbo X, Milo, and other ferts? Thanks.

[@joshualeon3486]

Nope...but for sure milo is cheaper than carbonx.

[@Lawnvolution]

Hey Allyn. When your son helps you film this week, drop the rear wheels one notch lower in the rear for the HRX for better cut quality. It will even out the factory rake compared to when all notches are same.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Good advice. Interesting for sure ! You're not setting me up for disaster are you? 😅

[@Lawnvolution]

The Lawn Care Nut never sir. You always gave us great advice. Also, commented to Castleberry about using a hose end foam cannon for next products. The cannon used for auto detail. Have a great time with your son!👍👍⛱🍹☀️

[@jhoffma7015]

I think my wife thinks I have a lawn obsession. Started watching your videos this spring. Purchased the cool season guide, biostim pack and carbon x. Would you reccomend green effect and micro green prior to fert apps? Thanks for the videos!

[@Thelawncarenut]

you are ready to spray and pray for sure! If you are applying fert like Milo or CarbonX, you can spray down Air8 on top to help everytihng settle into the soil. RGS and Humic12 are also good in conjunction with fert apps. MicroGreene can be used between apps to extend the color. Here are some more ideas: drive.google.com/file/d/10a_eARmRFPPRU1PP9Bre1hJY2Brt-PMN/view

[@friendlyhonda3187]

“Skookum as frig...”. A fine Canadian expression.

[@friendlyhonda3187]

Ah yes, it’s an AvE expression I see on your T-Shirt. Makes sense - he lives near me. The trades around here have a particular vocabulary fans of that channel would find recognizable.

[@Zebrahead6000]

Not sure why, but it drives me absolutely bonkers when Al sprays the GoPro.

[@kenzaleski5198]

Hey Allyn, I just got the Chapin pro hose end sprayer. I used it to put down 64oz of Air8 over 12,000 that was a job. Sprayer worked well, but when you swing back and forth it also twists the spray pattern, kind of a pain. I'm going to see if I can come up with a removable wedge to stop it. Otherwise it worked great, sprayed well, no clogs with the screen in. Waiting for your review. Happy 4th!! Have a stogie and a mow! Peace...out! Ken.

[@Thelawncarenut]

I'll be testing it this week myself. Thank you for the tip !!

[@spunky181]

Great video but I can’t this locally in Michigan so I will just continue to use milo I guess

[@jeepcherokee24]

I wish i could buy just (1) 1 gallon, or (1) 2.5gallon container of any of the NEXt products. A $30 bill here and there is a lot nicer than a $70-100 for me. I get that it's not near the ROI when packing, just a bummer for us sometimes :D

[@Clintsilver94gt]

Lawncare nut I was thinking you Ryan Knorr and Connor Ward should have a three way fun competition. All of you decide what type/brand and purchase a manual reel mower (same type so it is equal) then pick a section of you yard for the competition. (Side lawn whole front whatever you like) who ever is able to get the best looking lawn with that mower wins! It will truly be on each of you to perform your best not just how well the mower does. Then the subscribers can vote! At the very least I think a lot of people would watch that series I know I would!!!

[@chasingthefish9042]

Lcn wouldnt win by default you shouldnt cut saint Augustine lower then 3.5 inches. I scalped mine at 2.5 inches and literally felt the grass ask me why I would perform such heinous acts.

[@ColonelK0rn1]

Hey Al, how hard do you think you'd be dominating at your last home, or even the one in Indiana now that you have GCF products in your toolbox?

[@Thelawncarenut]

Pretty hard I bet.

[@mckenzie062006]

Hello I am in Ohio right now and temps are in the upper 80s. What is the best product to use to get my grass a dark green. Grass is not growing

[@adriangonzalez2290]

It’d be cool if on the before video when you apply anything you walk down with camera on the left side of the yard and after a week or so on your next video you walk down the right side and as your doing so you add in the clip of the before video to show a comparison and kinda half screen it. I’m not sure if it can work that way (I’m no edit expert) but that’d be cool. Ps. I believe you can do that

[@brandonklevans7473]

Can you tell me how often you run sprinklers please?

[@iuandy]

Would CarbonX add any value at the time of reseeding? I've got about a 500 sqft patch that I will be killing off and reseeding this fall with TTF and KBG and really want to give it every advantage. Thanks! I've been a weekly LCN watcher for a few years now. Your tips have made a huge difference to both my lawn and myself.

[@elnovis923]

what is ttf and kbg?

[@MichaelRei99]

Skookum as Frig that was my nickname in high school! Now they call me Nate! Carbon X is the real deal!!BTW does that dog ever stop barking?

[@Thelawncarenut]

There are alot of dogs around here for sure lol

[@NosillaWilla]

You ever try soybean meal from the feed store? Npk of 7-1-2 for 10 bucks for a 50 pound bag

[@YardGuy]

Watching while shopping for parts at Home Depot..... 😁

[@theOneGuy113]

Jason G Watching while sanding and painting my outdoor patio furniture

[@justtulsa5739]

commenting while watching you read.

[@bobzilla6618]

Lol!

[@rjmiller2553]

we need more info about how higher pH lawns/irrigation water impairs absorbtion of nutrients by plants, iron especially so. Anyone ever find iron doesnt green up root or foliar? You probably have a pH of 7.5 or above....yep 7.5 doesn't seem so high does it? This is the reason LCN has citirc acid in the spray (as a chealator aid) it helps bring the pH below 7.5 for a foliar spray.

[@hhattingh]

I was a bit skeptical about this stuff. After stunting a portion of my lawn with Celsius i could not get it to bounce back for no money or effort in the world. I was about to resod before i decided to give Nxt products a try. Air 8, Humic12 and RGS every two weeks at 6 ounce and i can litterally see every week the change. I waited for summer heat and try to spray before a rain session. I am a believer now and wil buy some to stock up just in case there is some shortagr or something

[@Thelawncarenut]

👊🤘

[@erick6037]

Is fall also ok for a liquid iron treatment?

[@professorgreenlight1361]

Love the AvE shirt.

[@Thelawncarenut]

I'm a big fan for sure

[@wilwiljames1]

what type of grass do you have in your lawn?

[@jaimesousa2376]

Can I add some additional iron along with this product?

[@joemccall8991]

Love the AvE t-shirt, keep your.. stick.. on the lawn?

[@justinjudkins3]

Any advice for greening up lawns with a high soil ph? In my case, bermuda lawn with about a 7.5-8 ph. Thanks!

[@Thelawncarenut]

Use the Greene Effect at 6oz/gallon weekly with a hand can sorayer. Foliar feeding is the idea until you can get your pH corrected.

[@ericb2861]

Can anyone help me. I want to green up my fesque 15k + Sq ft yard. I don’t have battery back pack sprayer. But I have 2 gallon pump sprayer. Which is quicker to put out microgreene ? Hose and spray 32 oz and do I have to do 6 oz micro Greene per 1k Sq ft? Basically how can I cover my 15k yard with less refills to cover 15k yard? It’s adequate to do 3oz per 1k vs instructs say 6 oz per 1k Sq ft?

[@orlandowoods1234]

Was Carbon X discontinued? I can't find it anywhere.

[@kkevinj1]

Thick lawn with little to no weeds is mainly all I care about. Greener is a bonus, but Im slowly turning into a lawn weirdo so who knows later on lol

[@boskosdoghouse]

Hey Al..new subscriber and just order some CX from you yesterday, can I put down CX along with Milo as I just put it down 3 days ago....thanks

[@Thelawncarenut]

No they should he separate. Keep them at least 4 weeks apart.