Spreading SEEDING on a NEW lawn // Repairing Winter Damage in Spring

[@davemis40]

I’ve bitten the bullet .. I’ve bought a scarifier and I’m about to jump into a lawn reseed. KZbin and Daniel are to blame for this new obsession.

[@johnburns5966]

Me too

[@honesthamish5334]

I've been watching lawn Reno's and reel mowing videos for a while now exploring all the current channels and your the one I can familiarise with the most... Everything you do is clean and concise and you seem like an honest down to earth bloke! This channel will have alot of subs one day but you'll still be the same and that's why I've subbed 👌

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Thanks means alot yes im Very humble

[@Xboxgaming-rn8eb]

Watching you work and listening to your commentary Daniel I find very therapeutic. 🥰

[@johndubeansky6547]

I appreciate you taking time to make this video sir! Very informative!

[@ringsidejudge4302]

Another good video ,well explained and executed . Great to get your experience on a YT video . The commentary is really what seems to teach me . Thanks for upload .

[@rbarrett5224]

Thank god for this. Been hitting refresh on KZbin all weekend, needed my fix!

[@nickkirk6624]

I know it’s an older video but great info with a good direct person. I like it no bull crap he is straight to the point.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Thats my ethos

[@markgardiner1742]

​@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert hi Daniel I'm in horwich bolton. Are you fully booked all the time or are you able to fit jobs in. My back lawn is looking pretty bad at the moment and I think it will need a re seed and some tlc. Are you able to quote for something like that. ?

[@wazkayani]

Brilliant videos - very informative. I have seen quite a few videos of yours and a little confused as to when use Jacks, Sand mix or compost. I have some levelling, new seed and reseeding to do but not sure which product would work best - thanks.

[@luigi8291]

Excellent video!

[@mauriciom8552]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I ve been learning a lot about lawn care. Looking forward to next video and follow up this project. Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱

[@prettynicefield1104]

Finally someone said it !! " am too poor to buy cheap stuff " way to go Daniel !!👏👏👏

[@Swifty.lover.13]

Been looking forward to this mate. That’s my daughter Sophie and me ready to watch🍻

[@Swifty.lover.13]

Been scarifying today with the new TORO scarifier! It’s a belter and had a little visit to the Barenbrug factory in Falkirk on Friday afternoon and got some E3. Will forward the pics on the fb site. Hope you’re keeping good pal👍

[@uhRazer]

Not into lawns or gardening in any sort of way, but cor blimey this was so entertaining and relaxing to watch.

[@mickeyhughes7244]

Great little tool for creating those grooves...3 1 win too..Nice. one of my old mates played for Bolton years back. Paul Bernard!

[@nielsvlietland5406]

glad to see the channel growing now. keep up the good work

[@zensathish]

That’s a brilliant introduction at the start. Very professional

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

I thought so but analytics said people stopped watching the video during it so was great but not effective

[@jbinthehouse1985]

What is a good electric scarifier to buy and will it do the job

[@umranhu]

Great vid. What would typical job like this cost on say flat 50sq mt lawn ?

[@theveryfirst]

Always amazes me. Dan always says how bad the lawn is. But mine is much worse but I'm still proud of it. You make me realise how bad my lawn is!

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Sorry lol

[@frankneidhardt]

Oboy - BB Extreme + Jacks Macgic - look forwards to a follow up to see that lawn pop 😁

[@robhowe2040]

Any chance of seeing a vid of your watering process for over seeding a lawn, I’m not sure if I’m over or under watering. Following everything you’ve done upto now but struggling to get results like you.

[@pauldonnan8777]

Is it good to fertilize after aeration,sacrificing & overseeding.

[@peterobara3040]

Just found your channel and its really good stuff, thanks! I like your logical straightforward approach. Your results on the other side of driveway are amazing. I'm in the US and would be interested to hear your thoughts on tall fescues and bluegrass? Seems like ryegrass is your go to. I've used it before but had some disease issues.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Im noway an expert on US grasses unfortunately my expertise is in ryegrass!

[@SussexDon1]

Hi Danny Have you done a video watering the lawn - it would be good to get an idea of how much water is needed and how often Cheers

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Yes try lostock job one of those from june last yesr

[@rugs108]

Got jack magic from the usual wholesale garden place and they gave me the new 50L bags ….plus gone up in price 20% ….let’s hope is as good as the old 60L bags . Scarifying and over seeding next week as I ran out of time this weekend.

[@admarshall20]

hope it's the "with added seaweed" and not the "new and improved" because it's nothing like the same stuff.

[@rugs108]

@@admarshall20 it’s says new and improved on the bag! …what is the difference

[@admarshall20]

@@rugs108 zero to next to no peat in it, where the "added Seaweed" old version was very high in peat content. the new stuff dries out very quickly on the lawn and the bags I got had stones and allsorts in it

[@mwtriggs]

Another great explainer! I'll be doing this exact thing next week. Only thing I've done differently is fork my new lawn prior to seeding. Should I have done that?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Personal choice

[@jezletch4622]

Hi Daniel Great videos and love your expert opinions. I have a question for you: I have a terrible infestation of leather jackets. My plan is to scalp the lawn, scarify give the lawn a double dose of namasys leather jacket killer. Can I immediately after seed and top dress. Your help in this matter would be appreciated, many thanks Jeremy

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Tricky one, theres no real evidence the nematodes work as unless you take a sample out of the nozzle into a cup and put under a microscope to see that the nematodes are actually alive. And if they are and its put in in the sun the uv light will kill them and then the leatherjackets maybe too advanced for them to work as its more a september application, So if you seed and they are not dead they will ear your new seed

[@Greenridge153]

What’s the rationale behind whether to use Black Magic compost vs Field no.4 for top dressing after overseeding? Thanks

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

I only use no 4 now

[@JC-tz8ls]

Love the videos. Thank you. What grass seed do you use? And where can I get some? Thanks

[@johncanter9575]

Barenbrug…. get it from Daniel’s eBay shop.

[@jimc8811]

Hi Dan I thought the white bits in J magic was fertilizer.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

No will be cheap filler to get the weight up

[@edmundblackaddercoc8522]

Hi Dan everyone happy Easter. Can I ask what is a good fungicide for lawns for fairy rings etc? Many thanks.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

No fungicide will get rid of fairy ring your stuck with that im afraid, theres no fungicides on the amateur side now

[@koochie88]

Great Video - Qtn: When you work on such piece of Grass, applying the top layer - Have you considered using the Landzie Spreader - you woulod nail it so much quicker - only 140GBP! Looking fwd to the next video. All the best, Rick from Netherlands

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

What do i say in the video????

[@koochie88]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert 14:51 - Noted!!!!

[@mattyburrows9059]

just a £40 garden roller thats had bits cut out and replaced with mesh..you could always use a used 12 inch carbon filter.and they are free.plus a bit of messing about converting it

[@mattyburrows9059]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert FREE if you use a used 12inch carbon filter😉imight even make you one if i see one going on facebook or ebay ...when ive got time and i will send it to you...then they can all tell you that you need something else😆

[@buttonman6262]

What are the benefits of using a cylinder mower?

[@Russh88]

Which football team do you support? Subscription depends on your answer!

[@mattdegooyer5870]

Hey mate! I have been loving all of your videos! They are soooo great. What is Jacks Magic? I’m in the USA and would love to get some if possible. Thanks!!!

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Its a high peat based compost but its not in the states, peats being banned in uk from 2024 so its coming to an end!!

[@js8039]

Like the channel. I found it searching for wisdom. Long story short. Power line came down, power company went ahead and lit it back up on the ground. Now it looks as if Harry Potter sent a 100 foot lightening spell across the lawn.

[@Wariotelli4]

Great vids… What would be the equivalent to jacks magic in Canada or the US? Miracle Grow Moisture Control potting mix?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Havent got a clue sorry, never been

[@RickiMercer]

How much compost did you use.

[@adeburnham419]

Hi Dan I'm not sure whether you'll get time to answer this so maybe someone else can.......After you've seeded and top dressed I've noticed in your videos you don't roller or walk over the seeded areas to get "soil to seed contact" like some others recommend is there any reason to or not ? I personally think that when I water the grass after overseeding then the soil will stick to the grass seeds that way and that's the way I've always done it but interested in your views or anyone else's who can comment ? Thanks in advance 😉

[@SWR112]

You know what I used to gently walk over the areas seeded and it worked ok. Decided after your man here said the seed needs to turn when germination and just went with the spreading the compost loose on top and working it in gently. Yes I’ve only done it this year but feel yeah a difference more germination. I always think I know enough on grass to get by to produce a nice lawn but if you don’t take on board what a guy suggests that does it day in day out and to incredible results then it’s missing a trick. Next year i’m going to track down this Jack magic and that rake ( ok rake is £52 just to spread it but i’ll use it for years) 😂

[@boyasaka]

Another awesome informative video If you used 50g per m2 on this over seeding Job which obviously had plenty of existing grass How much grams per metre ofnthr barenburg I got off you should I be using for a brand new lawn ,that currently doesn't have 1 grass blade on it

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Bout 80g , dwarf rye doesn’t cover as big an area in terms of when its a plant and doesn’t have stolons or rhizomes so i put miles more down

[@boyasaka]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert Cheers Dan I guessed fairly close then I seeded my new freshly prepared seed bed on what will be by new front lawn last night at 75g per m2 Covered with thin layer of old version of JM and fleece over :-) Keep the vids comming We love them

[@mstar011]

IS the reason to water the next day because it will move the compost around if done straight away?

[@brynsaltmashe4810]

We’re is best to buy the seed from thanks

[@rickwhitehill1801]

I used Jack's when I redid my lawn last spring. It's now worse than it was, full of weed grass.

[@mikenunn9752]

Another great video Daniel. I'm just about to do this to my lawn... You mention a few different products that you would use, do you have a bit of an idiots guide of which product to apply post seed and roughly when to apply?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

My sow pro when you see tips

[@nileshghodasara2790]

Hi. Being watching your video for about 2 months now. My lawn suffers from moles hence I have a bumpy lawn. Where the moles pop their head out nothing grows there apart from weeds even though I seed the area. Any advice would be appreciated before I can start scarifying and seed .

[@shaziachaudhry6240]

Another great video Daniel. Like your rake, where can I pick one up from in the UK ?

[@GTATTYPYRO]

Screwfix as he says in the vid....

[@robgrove250]

do you have an esitmation for how many bags of jacks magic per square meter?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Watch the video entitled raking compost into your lawn

[@melchizedek1552]

You do not find it necessary to compact the soil you put on after seeding? Like with a roller or something? Or does the watering do it by itself?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

No just what i do is sufficient

[@melchizedek1552]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert Cool beans! tank you

[@kalwantdhesi7710]

Just subscribed, Good video. What's the best way to get rid of clover before over seeding? Are you still recommending Jack's magic ?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Not a great predicament to be in as you cant put weedkiller down then seed for 4 weeks which means it be mid october

[@irfanriaz8245]

What topdressing are you using.

[@MadeInGreatBritain]

Just wondering where I can get a rake like that 🤣🤣🤣

[@leefenton9477]

Hi Daniel , does the fleece / lawn still need a bit of spraying with the garden hose if we have no rain rain.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Yes deffo if ground looking dry

[@nickwells2]

​ @Daniel Hibbert Lawn Expert How many bags of Jacks Magic did it take to do that lawn?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Bout 12 i think

[@jamiebond6349]

do you need to dig up the existing grass first before putting the seed down?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

If it’s a new job yes but this was renovating a lawn 9 month old

[@movingforward1981]

Where you scarify/verti cut quite a lot, what grass type do you use, is it fescue as heard if scarify rye grass it won’t grow back ?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Perennial ryegrass

[@peterc55555]

I spent a small fortune on a jumbo bag of top dressing last year. Jack's Magic seems the way forward, which I can only buy from B & M. There are quite a few negative comments about the 'new' version. Do you have any reservations at all about it? Fantastic videos, I always look forward to them. Cheers

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Yes its not great full of white stones

[@charliepeters7122]

Hello mate I am in desperate need of help please. I would really appreciate some advice. My lawn is roughly 200sqm. Last spring we laid brand new turf, not long after a huge new home site was built behind which has driven millions of worms into our new soil and lawn. Fast forward a few months the whole lawn is gone and it’s just aerated soil from the worms.they are nearly at the outer bushes which cost a lot of money so I would like to save them if possible asap. Do you have any advice on how I can get rid of these worms and how I can prevent them reaching the bushes/tree soil. Thanks.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

It wont be worms that have caused the issue you will have leather jackets and the worms are loving it because its bare soil ,

[@charliepeters7122]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert you’re right, I have in the last hour been told that that’s what the problem is. Thanks for getting back to me. Would really appreciate your advice on how I should deal with them before eventually overseeding? you do some great work and I’d love to have the grass looking like that again.

[@bungalowbluesman]

Hi Daniel, please could you advise …. I’m working my way through all your vids but I remain unsure why i would dress my lawn with sand versus compost? I realise you’d use sand for levelling - but is that the only reason? Is it possible to summarise? Many thanks.

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Yes thats the only reason Gary,

[@bungalowbluesman]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert Thanks Daniel 👍🏻

[@danielbooth728]

Hi Daniel I'm looking to re seed my lawn, how big an area does the jack magic cover per bag?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

About 9m2

[@danielbooth728]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert thank you mate

[@mattyburrows9059]

i wouldnt buy a compost spreader because of the cost but if its your job the time you save it would probably pay for itself in one season

[@flashbang65]

Can I overseed and used jacks magic in September ??

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Yes perfect time

[@flashbang65]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert I have been watching your videos and really like them I have one question that I have been looking on your videos for dose jacks magic level your lawn or is that just too dressing ??

[@hhobbs01]

Hi Dan I moved into a new build about a year ago and my lawn is absolutely covered in annual meadow grass and what looks to be crab grass also the soil is super hard and looks very unlevel in some places , I was thinking of cutting the grass super low and using a tiller on it then chuck down a ton of grass seed and cover it in compost then cover the garden with some netting to stop the birds eating the seeds. Do you reckon something like this would be the best course for getting some decent grass ?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Your always going to have the annual meadow grass if you do that way , if you want amg free then the old turf will need to come out

[@hhobbs01]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert thanks , what would be the best way to remove the old turf ?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

@@hhobbs01 turf cutter

[@alexanderbennett8372]

Hi Dan, only just discovered your channel. I'm planning to overseed soon and use jacks magic. Will my 18 month old toddler ruin all my hard work by running around on the lawn?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Not once its all done

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Take them to the park till its ready

[@markglonek490]

We need jacks magic in USA please

[@shaneohare7840]

Wat team do u support?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Bolton

[@DaveLeeSellers]

Hi Dan, have you started using the new formulation of Jack’s Magic? Is it as good?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Ive done two bag test and if it wasnt for the thousands of white stones in there it would be fine

[@Edge-71]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert Hey Dan how can you tell between the old and new on the packet. I found some jacks magic in my local store and it had stones in it like you said.!! Much appreciated 👍

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

@@Edge-71 says new formula on it in either top left or right

[@Edge-71]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert I feel so dumb now ..lol thanks Dan 🤣

[@brian708]

Great video as always, random question about annual meadow grass, can you burn it with a blow torch before re seeding like you have done here or will it just grow back ?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Will just grow back tried that one

[@gavinparry5426]

Have you compared the 'new' Jacks Magic with the 'old' version Daniel?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

I did a job last monday back there tomos, got two whitlows from it so my right middle and far middle finger throbbing like mad! So must have food waste in it

[@mrakhoover]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert Far middle?! The rest of us call it the ring finger. Must be a Bolton thing lol 😀 Hope it heals soon for you, I know your pain. Cheers for all your videos 👍🏼

[@matterpedematterpede]

What would happen if you spread a lot more seed than you actually need? I was thinking of putting loads of seed down just for the hell of it. Could something go wrong?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

To much in one area and it will rot away and to much it will sweat later in the summer as they cannot breathe

[@keneil01]

Where do you buy a big rake like you have?

[@gavinparry5426]

It's available at Screwfix

[@photoeducationbydaniel]

What does the results look like?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Theres loads of follow ups on this

[@photoeducationbydaniel]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert For this particular lawn?

[@andicampbell8621]

You off to watch Bolton Wanderers then Dan???

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

I am, just got confirmation of my ticket Are you going?

[@andicampbell8621]

@@DanielHibbertLawnExpert can`t, am up in Scotland mate.

[@andrewballer2412]

What seed do you use

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

Grass seed

[@vanthel]

is pure PRG destined to be like this or will there eventually be enough mature plants to last through winter? I have a similar garden though not as bad, sun only from April; none in winter. I wonder if I should go for a more shady blend like 50% red creeping fescue 50% dPRG?

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

In the shade no seed will survive, prg easier to grow to fix it

[@jimbo4890]

Some of the new fine fescue cultivars are supposed to be far more shade tolerant, I am currently experimenting.

[@solwod1697]

I wish we could see results

[@DanielHibbertLawnExpert]

You will when there is some

[@db4068]

I was about to order the seed from you then found eBay has banned me. Don’t ask, is there anywhere in north Manchester that I can go and buy the old fashioned way

[@boyasaka]

Or get one of your mates ,family ,work colleges to order it on your be half and transfer them the money ?

[@jakemistakeroberts2044]

You remind me of analog delay man. Cut that please.

[@-1-2-1-]

Daniel needs to scarify his hair. 😉