Spring Lawn FAQs: Pre-Emergents and Bio-Stimulants

Today I answer questions around spring pre-emergents and bio-stimulants.
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[@Thelawncarenut]

Get your Bio-Stimulant pack here thelawncarenut.com/collections/liquid-fertilizer/products/bio-stimulant

[@balooo2863]

Alan You suggest applying AIR 8 at a rate of 3 oz /K every month isn't that too much? My understanding is apply spring and fall 6 oz or 9 oz in either spring or fall annually. I am overly concerned about my ground becoming too soft?

[@scottboucher613]

@@balooo2863 A lot of people like the 3oz per month rate for simplicity...it won;t be too much

[@balooo2863]

@@scottboucher613 Scott no disrespect intended but I intentionally directed the question to Alan. My understanding is over application can make your ground too soft. The instructions on the label are very clear (And yes I have used AIR 8 in ACCORDANCE TO THE LABEL). Thank you for your input .

[@willbrown9632]

Allyn, thanks to your Dedication to the DIY’er’s, I have turn my yard completely around. You knowledge and Experience is impeccable. Keep it coming !!!

[@212ntruesdale]

I’m learning so much from you! I feel like I don’t need to view anybody else, which is great, with so much out there, the thought of needing to go here and there just spins my head! Your advice is just so clear. I absolutely love that I understand why I’m doing what I’m doing, not just being told to do this without explanation. Anyway, can hardly believe that something so good is actually free. You take a lot of the intimidation out of this, for sure. Thanks!

[@lawn2learn]

Morning video on a Saturday!! Long style. Took 2 coffees love it!

[@markspringirth7031]

Congrats on 1K likes on this video! Thank you for all your knowledge and PASSION!

[@jaygonzalez3555]

You and I have the same "good" problem....I just want to educate every chance I get, and I sometimes think I get a bit wordy, too. But it is what it is and that's my method. I'd rather someone have more info than they think they need. The real gift is all in HOW it's done. Good stuff, señor Hane. 👌🏽

[@vlogsquad4266]

Thank you , perfect video. I am in Staten Island NY and starting my season March 11th . Pre-emergent , fert and bio-stimulate program. This was the exact lessons I needed to hear . I also have your cool season lawn care e-book . Thanks again .

[@goingruby]

Alan about 3 years ago I was introduced to you and the lawn care community on YT. This year I am finding that your content, tips and organization of content by grass type is Excellent. It’s to the point and not extreme. Thank you. You provide everything that I need and I’ve already ordered product from your store.

[@Thelawncarenut]

awesome, thank you !!

[@irondiver292]

We love all your videos, no stress brother. Thank you

[@YardGuy]

I am getting excited! I can't wait to use the N-Ext Bio-stimulants all season this year! My soil is gonna love that black gold!

[@jasonb8081]

Love the cool season lawn guide. I'm beginner to having lawn program world. Nice to have starting point and then add things in as I go from season to season. Thanks again.

[@jerrylee415]

Man I love you...lol. You are the salt of the earth my man and have def taken the fear out of treating my own lawn. Thank you for all the info and advice....i'm officially a LCN now!

[@TheLawnTools]

LT Turf season 1 finale! - glad to hear you say it’s time to throw down in Siloam springs because I did yesterday!! 😁👍🏼

[@Thelawncarenut]

I knew you were on top of your game!

[@philfsimon]

Absolute great info who does this for a living to the DYI person.

[@nedg3740]

Youre a great teacher Al. You are the JediKnight of lawn care!💪

[@Thelawncarenut]

thank you brother. 👊

[@richardnettles7481]

Allyn, great job with the video! Lots of quality information that tied together well. You have high standards but don’t be so hard on yourself. Thanks for the tips! Really enjoyed it

[@Thelawncarenut]

Thanks brother ! 👊

[@gratefulred7708]

Great video as usual. Love the bloopers in there as well.

[@coreytucker6395]

Great video bud. I’ve been watching your videos for a year now and I just started to treat my own lawn. Put down your pre emergent out last week. Thanks again from North Texas.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Hoorah! Thanks bro!

[@Mike-ys7rh]

Always informative Allyn-great job!

[@rickvanklaveren8359]

Wow, good stuff! I'm in with your channel with this great content!

[@SecondFoundation]

This was an amazing video - also great to still see the grass soda I sent still in the shop! I ordered 2 45's of CX DIY and 2 45's of Pre-emergent. Can't wait to throw it down in another 3 weeks or so.

[@ladychina822]

Ordered the Bio-stimulant pack and prodiamine. I’m located in North Augusta, SC, I’m excited to have the best yard in the neighborhood. Love your videos and the information you provide, it has definitely helped me to learn more. I feel as though I can be successful with my lawn.

[@tubo424]

I’m in jersey and following your steps and advise made my lawn “dominate” like you say in your videos 😂 great content my friend keep’em coming

[@aldolopez5296]

I just bought my first bio-stimulant pack👍Awesome video thanks for the info.

[@jerrenortonjr.7405]

Allyn you can't be too detailed, thanks bro for all that you do

[@Thelawncarenut]

thank you JNJ!

[@jamesgray5560]

Look how green and neat that Augustine grass is looking Awesome !

[@jamesgray5560]

16:16

[@jeffnotestine3000]

Well this episode answered just about every question I had this week. Can't wait for this seasons e-books! I've got several friends hooked on it!

[@Thelawncarenut]

Awesome !!! Thank you Jeff.

[@dubiousjesse]

Just discovered your channel and am loving every video. Great job Allyn.

[@djhaloeight]

I’m here from watching you work on Cleet’s Freedom Factory! Great work!! Much thanks for helping get the track look beautiful!

[@stevenandcherycampos]

I appreciate the details, great vid! 🤘🏽

[@heavymechanic2]

Mr. LCN, last summer I bought a tank sprayer with broadcast application tips (never installed the wand), and its dope for Prodiamine, post weed control and the RGS/Humic12 applications. I'm in the transition zone and in early May applied bio-stimulants + granular (20-8-10) and the turf turned a deep green after a light rain and remained a good color all summer. Never had such success or a nice looking yard before. Also used biostimulants in my vegetable garden, had more food than we could manage (lol).

[@IsaacMomperousse]

Thanks for the vid, and thanks for the super fast delivery of the prodiamine, you must have a shipment center in NJ, next day delivery!

[@jfarm_1311]

Good content as usual. Thanks for what you do for the diy guys.

[@Thelawncarenut]

👊🤘

[@waynehayes8237]

Good Morning. Going out in a few to enjoy the mow myself . Put down 80 bags of mulch yesterday.

[@tonybowman32]

I’ve become addicted to spraying and praying. I like the idea of spraying every Saturday with different products. This weekend I’m spraying my first app of 18-0-1. I may hit it with 0-0-2 as well.

[@TrentJordan7]

Love the way you pronounce Siloam Springs lol. Nothing but love from Arkansas! It's "Sigh Lome" but you can say it however you want, you're the LCN!

[@cameronjohnson6054]

Just bought my prodiamine from your shop. Little late, hope it gets here quick, soil temps are nearing 50 here in Rochester NY. Either way, $40 and free shipping, what a deal! Thanks brother, see you out in the lawn!

[@ngreed]

Great content as always!

[@BradChristie]

Great job as always. Almost time for the tuna can challenge, and dial in that irrigation coming out of winter.

[@backpacker3421]

Out here in the Puget Sound area, we saw a very very early, very warm spell that brought the soil temps above 50 for a week or two back in late Jan, early Feb. Temps dropped after a bit, but it was enough to wake up the grass, germinate some weeds, and start the shrubs putting out a little growth. So now, as we get close to normal pre-emergent time, I'm getting ready to do pre- app and spot post- simultaneously. You aren't wrong - it's been a weird year.

[@NCGrassPlugs]

I love the quality of your content!

[@Thelawncarenut]

Thanks bro 👊

[@barrybergman3556]

I couldn't agree more. This guy is the main reason I'm even remotely interested in improving my lawn. Whenever anyone has any lawn type questions, I point them straight to this channel. He thinks he gets carried away with his metaphors, but that's his entire channel. Nearly every video he makes he gives you information on a highly accessible and relatable way.

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

I built a putting green in my backyard. Did it the right way, hired a company for the construction. Its a sand based rootzone. Nearly 90% sand. TONS of benefits to the surface but also takes tons more maintenance. Ive been using root growth stimulants, inclusing RGS and it really helps the nutrition i put down get used appropriately. Cutting at .135" isnt easy to maintain but the growth stimulants have been a big help.

[@billrhubartjr5794]

Thanks for all the information

[@timbarton5316]

Awesome info and awesome videos I also over read everything I do to and make it harder on my self

[@GSUPIP]

Just ordered the bio pack. I’m re doing my back yard and currently pay for service in my front yard. Glad I found this video so that I can spray the front in addition to what they do. Took some stress off

[@Thelawncarenut]

awesome have fun!!!

[@LoneW0lfe]

The video came out nicely, thank you for all the information!

[@Thelawncarenut]

Thanks bro! 👊

[@phillipstevens6628]

I’ve got to say, and let me know your opinion but your front yard looks the BEST I’ve seen it ever right now. Just level cut, green...looking great.

[@Thelawncarenut]

thanks bro! and yes, it's in prime condition right now - the TimeCutter gives it a VERY clean cut too.

[@TurfTherapy]

I love the longer vids 👌🏾

[@SuperJpaez]

Great video tons of information!

[@c10196]

Always informative even for me in Australia

[@minoutv7347]

Also if you are new to using that Ortho Dial N Spray, please watch LCN's video on calibrating the sprayer. I had all kinds of problems with mine. Turns out when I measured the flow rate, it was spraying out a 6 gallons per minute instead of the 2 gallons per minute that is labeled! I also had to pull down on that tubing several times where it attaches at the head piece, as shown by John Perry, as it kept clogging up. Hopefully this will improve over time, but if not, I'll get a another sprayer. I do like the simplicity and efficiency of this sprayer once you figure it out. 😎

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Lots of good information... thanks Allyn

[@Thelawncarenut]

Thanks bro 👊

[@mrwonkwonk]

Love the content Allen. Bought a new house last year in April and I swear to Jebus there was a good 2+ inches of thatch. Felt like walking on a trampoline. Ripped out the lawn and reseeded with RTF fescue. Came in great. Soil is crap though....high PH and compacted. Got 5 gallons of RGS, 5 gallons of Air8, and 5 gallons of Humic and went outside today and painted it bbblllaaaackk Throw er down!

[@Thelawncarenut]

sounds like a real fun day!!!!!

[@wayne7177]

Love the Doors reference. One of my favorite bands.

[@Thelawncarenut]

mine too!

[@censoredlove9069]

Perfect timeing thanks

[@jason-ge5nr]

its 53 degrees F with bright sun. Soil was 46 on the south face with a slight breeze. Rain in the forecast for next week. It is time for Alligare 65 WG.

[@NJBackyardgarden]

Awesome video thanks !

[@rbljackson]

LOL...this is so true about the endorphins from spraying. I found that last year I was spraying something every week. Its addictive once the grass starts going green!!

[@mateuszzielinski2806]

Thank you so much

[@thejarrod123]

Thanks for the large lawn content.

[@Thelawncarenut]

lots more coming!

[@niliopizzaiola6872]

I learned my land by picking up dog poop. My lawn looks great thanks to all the info you have bestowed upon me.

[@magarity12]

Looking forward to getting out this spring and adding liquid apps to the granular products I have been using the past few years. Full neighborhood domination this year. Thanks for all the tips. My wife made fun of me for the Lawn Journal BTW. Anyone else?

[@Thelawncarenut]

Happens to the best of us 🤘😄

[@ZachScott1]

Last year was my first year using the Bio-Stem. I couldnt' really tell a huge difference but now that spring is here my yard looks better than it ever has. I am gonna try to take the jump into some tenacity this year would love to see some updates on your approach with these types of products.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Sounds good bro, thank you! If you still have bio-stimulants left, hammer in that Air8 and Humic12 here early - it will set you up for a good spring.

[@dossremember4217]

Thanks Allyn

[@JimmyZNJ]

Hey from NJ! Thanks for the great info!

[@Thelawncarenut]

Hoorah! 👊

[@MrRickyb81]

Just bought my first Stim pack... I am waiting like a kid during Christmas! Allan... You gotta figure out how to get this to us instantly like the programs 🤣🤣

[@christopherk3610]

2020 spring lawn tips video for Bahia grass still coming Alan? You promised us! But hey thank you for all of your knowledge you bring to the community I bought your warm season E-book last year. I've learned a lot about my turf since being a first time home owner, thanks!

[@rymaster4385]

Good stuff 💪🏼

[@cameronjohnson6054]

It’s finally LCN season! Soil temps are rising up north, feels good to be back!

[@Thelawncarenut]

Oh yeah !! 🤘

[@gardenrevived1031]

1:34 Fungicide Alert FL + Gulf Coast 2:46 Pre-Emergent FAQs start 3:17 Pre-Emergent mistakes - no worries 4:20 It's warm here in NJ is it go time? 5:46 In Arkansas, is it go time yet? 6:40 Too much rain after Pre-M app, help! 10:45 I put down too much Pre-M HELP! 13:07 Introduction to Bio-Stimulant Pack 13:55 Basics of Bio-Stimulants 14:41 What each gallon is used for 15:33 Make TruGreen Great Again 16:24 Bio-Stims and Learning your Land 19:40 Get them into the soil 21:32 Basic Bio-Stimulant program

[@kona1967]

I spray my yard each weekend alternating with those four products. I fertilized myself and my yard looks way better than my neighbors who have companies.

[@mainnerd2222]

Here in Utah, last week, I saw Trugreen in their servicing people’s house.... so confused, because there was at least 5 inches of snow!

[@fb1781]

Your neighbors have declared war against you! Another GOAT, besides LCN, also lives by the motto "trust the process" and overall it's worked well for all involved. RTR

[@grass-patch]

Like trying to get 10lbs of info in a 5lbs bag. You did just fine. Keep it simple and don't over think it. March/April window is a busy time for lawn maintenance and there's plenty info to get out there. Always enjoy you spying the pro competition across the street through the lens gathering the latest Intel. That's top priority!...mike

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

I was talking to my clubs superintendent and interestingly its more common at least in my area to use dithiopyr than prodiamine on golf courses. Not a turf type issue they just think it's better. Very interesting.

[@davidkuperschmid9829]

Thanks for info. I’ve read mixed reviews on corn gluten on various state agricultural extension websites.

[@TheLawnGuardian]

That was a lot of tips.

[@FreedomRock44]

Allyn, I noticed what you mentioned on Milo.......HD has upped the ante on a 32LBS. bag to $18.98....True Value has kept it to $14.99 although I believe they were either 12.98 or 13.98 last year.

[@austinsitton6122]

Please review a Cub Cadet push mower! Love all your videos!

[@anthonyv4476]

Hey there Allyn! Love your channel and I’m hooked! Read your warm season book and guides. Just got the N-Ext bio stimulants delivered and can’t want to paint it black. But what about us folks over down by there in Miami. Where soil temps don’t go below 70, and if it does it’s a fluke. When should we throw down pre-emergents?

[@jordananderson5159]

When speaking about Transition Zone lawns.... I fall into that category. Just south of Louisville Kentucky. When you speak of cold / warm area strategy ebooks..... which would should I go with. Thank you LCN. Love your stuff.

[@Lawncology]

Speaking of coffee... I am enjoying it as I watch you in that beautiful sunshine... not in a creepy way 🤪 “Stick to the plan, trust the process.”

[@YardGuy]

Creepy Coffee with John

[@Lawncology]

Jason G that’s my other channel. 😂😂 or “what’s in that cup!? With John.”

[@YardGuy]

@@Lawncology 😂😂 so many things in my head right now. I will keep it family friendly and not say anymore. 😁

[@Lawncology]

Jason G 😂😂😂

[@Thelawncarenut]

This comment took a turn quick. 😎👊🤣

[@obsessedwithlawnoddswithgr2092]

Ty!!!!!!!

[@freedizz7096]

Oh man I’m breaking all the rules. 😂. No preM just aerated the snot out of my Bermuda lawn and I’m going to sand smooth it out light top dress and over seed with Arden15! Thanks LCN my lawn sucked before I saw your channel.

[@jayq6767]

Good Morning Allyn. Thank you from Algonquin, Il. Not trowin' down the pre M just yet. Will be cleanin' up, mowin', sprayin' da Air8. By Da Way Bruh, please keep up the over-thinkin' thing. Love it Edit: Sir, you mention using a pump sprayer to put the bio stimulants down. Can you point me somewhere to learn how to use a 1 gallon pump sprayer with these bio-stims? Thank you Nevermind I found it

[@dad311]

Im interested to see some videos on the pull behind sprayer. I have 1+ acres of grass and most of the youtube videos I find only talk about regular lawns (1/4 to 1/3 acre). Cost plays a BIG factor in larger lawns, so for me organic is out and have to buy in bulk.

[@YardGuy]

17:15 Thanks for making me spit out my coffee Hane! LMAO

[@Thelawncarenut]

You will never live it down 😂

[@andrewkirch5920]

owned. Hilarious.

[@JoNathanB1976]

Fantastic video! Great info! Long live the JP Custom Boo-Boop sprayer! 😂

[@halhilmer2553]

Hey Allyn, can you please do a video on using Hydro-seed to establish a new lawn? My son is building a new home and the landscaper is putting down Hydro-seed to start his lawn. How do you care for this and any other pearls of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. Your the greatest, LCN!

[@DTH88]

Thanks for all the info! Just received my first ever shipment if the bio-stimulant pack and I'm excited to try it out. Im really new at this so forgive me if this has been answered already. My lawn here in Kentucky is completely over run by crabgrass and corn speedwell. Im wondering if im just going to be simulating the weed growth if i don't take care of it first. I was planning on doing a pre-emergent along with the bio pack, but will this be a mistake? Thanks 👍

[@chrishayes9855]

I actually like the rougher cut

[@CHOPPER030279]

I think the video was great as always. I am wondering when the podcast are gonna start back up ? I sure hope so .

[@Thelawncarenut]

Hopefully in later spring once I get caught up on everything

[@elijahroberson61]

Even in the summertime every day on a Saturday

[@StrikitRich]

"Wederberl" was my old Dachshund's nickname.

[@nickvolvo40]

Another excellent video , my question is im getting ready to order a build box to start the season and was wondering if you recommend the micro green over the Greene punch or pop ?

[@ScottiMac0007]

Hey Allyn. Your lawns have been remarkably level and your trees are very neatly cordoned off and separate. My new house has four medium sized cherry trees with extensive surface level roots, and the trunks are surrounded by mulch volcano's which I'm working on removing. What do you recommend for uneven ground with surface roots around the trees? Should I expand the diameter of mulch around the trees or add lawn soil to try to build up the grass level above the roots?

[@cmrodman]

I can see as the snow melts that I am going to have quite a it of vole damage on my lawn. I did get a few of them with traps. Should I reseed or put down a pre-emergent? I am in central Wisconsin. Thanks, Love your videos.

[@teamgmotorsports]

Hey LCN, I just put down the sunniland weed and feed you suggested on my Saint Augustine lawn here in Orlando two weeks ago. My question is, can I put the scotts disease ex down so close to the “deployment” of the sunniland weed and feed with no worry? Or should I wait some particular amount of time? I’m also curious when to put down a second sunniland weednfeed app? As well as when to apply and /or switch to the milorganite? Can I throw down some milorganite now, or is that too much too soon?

[@chrisnelson3470]

LCN, thanks for all the great info... I'm also in NJ and looking at the Sta-Green 45-lb Pre-Emergent Crabgrass Control at lowes. But, how would I do a split app? Base on the Prodiamine or based on the Nitrogen and how much? thanks again!

[@ignacio..9]

Seeded my lawn Feb 5th. Used 2 apps of Tenacity before and at time of seeding. Looks very good overall but clover is breaking out everywhere. What should I use? I was thinking of spot spray with tenacity. I’m located in San Francisco, 500 sq ft. No threat of cold weather issues. I currently have the bio stim pack. Carbon x is on the way. Thanks