Spring Lawn Fertilizing // Basic Lawn Fertilizer Tips for Green Lawn // How To Fertilize Your Lawn

[@MrErpman]

Last year I used Sta Green Peeformance Max along with some GS Plant Foods humic and kelp. This coming year, I'm stepping the nitrigen down using the Sta Green natural fertilizer and then spraying SLS fertilizer until fall. Lawn looked great last year but I had so much growth I was mowing every 4 days and had to bag because of the amount coming off the top. Hoping to mulch more this coming year and lower the HOC on my zoysia. Also going to verticut it in the spring. Should be fun.

[@WooderBoyProductions]

OG Budget Lawns!

[@BudgetLawns]

Ballin' on a budget!

[@rodgersandrodgers8191]

Great video. A question I have if you do not mind entering, is can I use 10/10 10 in June or July in the Las Vegas area? Our temperature is here have been right out about 90 but it's headed into 100° weather. This is a transition area and I have a combination of Bermuda and RTF tall fescue. I appreciate any information I can get from budget, meaning you. Thank you so very much and thank you so very much for having all your various videos. They're both entertaining and educational. And because I am not made of money they are definitely valuable to me. I tell all my friends in the Las Vegas area that they must subscribe to your channel. Again thank you.

[@BudgetLawns]

Wow, thank you so much for the kind words, support and spreading the channel. I appreciate that. Glad my videos are able to help. I’ll usually get a little fertilizer down in June and July but cut back on the rate if it’s really hot like that. Of course, if it’s looking like it doesn’t need any, I won’t fertilize at all. This video is a few years old. I’ve tweaked my ways a bit with more experience. Hope this helps. Thanks again.

[@TheDylan6908]

Great info. Thank you.

[@BudgetLawns]

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@grounds4life]

More excellent info... Thank you!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you! Your channel looks great. Subbed back!

[@grounds4life]

Thanks sooo much!

[@BudgetLawns]

Absolutely!

[@TheLawnShark]

Great info! Thanks for sharing!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks man. Appreciate ya!

[@SuperTA329]

Very good video's.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you so much. I appreciate that. Thank you for watching!

[@friendlyfixers9529]

Another great video.

[@BudgetLawns]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lopesphoto]

I just had new sod laid a week ago. Do I need to fertilize the first year? I did a soil test before the sod was put down and the test results suggest milorganite 6-4-0… idk if that’s for established lawns. Thanks

[@BudgetLawns]

My timeline for Bermuda sod. Thanks for watching. Lawn Care for New Sod // How To Water, Mow, Fertilize, & Kill Weeds in New Lawn // What to Expect kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGLJY5iZZ6mErNk

[@laurawainwright4685]

Keeping it simple. That's my speed. Thanks.

[@BudgetLawns]

You're welcome!

[@marksav]

Hello! First off thanks so much for making these videos! They have helped me tremendously. My Walmart only has the 16-16-16 procare. Could I just apply 6.25 lbs to reach the 1 lb of Nitrogen per 1000 sq ft? Or would you recommend not doing that and try finding 10-10-10? Thanks in advance!

[@BudgetLawns]

You're welcome. Glad they've been able to help. As long as you're getting down a lb of N/1000, that's all I shoot for. Or even a little less as the season goes on. I haven't double checked your math, but sounds like you've got that figured out. If that's all you can find, then I'd roll with it. That's what I would do at least. Hope this helps. Thanks so much for watching.

[@kennycooperkc]

Pretty fancy spreader you got there

[@BudgetLawns]

Why thank ya sir.

[@Guac413]

I use that stuff as well both of them great job!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank ya bro!

[@donnierakes9117]

Thanks for the info brother 👍 Nice video

[@BudgetLawns]

You're welcome my man. Thanks for watching!

[@TheLawnTools]

Nice wine bottle tiki torches on the shelf 👍🏼

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank ya sir. They need to go out.

[@reedkellum9429]

Hey Travis! You mention in this video that some people say "you shouldn't put a 10-10-10 down on Bermuda". I was wondering what their reason for saying this is? It being balanced I don't see that it could hurt but I was curious to their thoughts behind this point.

[@BudgetLawns]

It’s the people that are sticklers about getting a soil test. There’s nothing wrong with using it. They just disagree because without a soil test, you don’t know if it even needs the Phos. Everyone tries to act like they’re some responsible lawn owner while throwing insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and all sorts of harmful supplements on their lawn. But too much Phosphorus is the end all be all. 🤣🤣🤣 makes me laugh at what makes people feel virtuous.

[@reedkellum9429]

@@BudgetLawns oh ok, I thought they felt it would harm the Bermuda in some way. Thanks for the info once again.

[@AKMcCaa]

This may be a silly question, but we are new to lawn care; how do you safely fertilize with pets? We have 3 dogs. Can we feed half of our yard one week and the other half the next? What is your suggestion, how to folks with pets do it? Thanks!

[@BudgetLawns]

Not a silly question at all. I’ve got a dog. I just fertilize and water it in. She’s never shown any interest in messing with it on the ground. She may sniff but that’s about it. But every dog is different. Just keep an eye on em and see what the fertilizer bag label recommends for pets. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@AKMcCaa]

@@BudgetLawns thank you so much for your quick response! We just found your channel and have been binge watching your videos. They are super helpful and informative! Thank you!

[@BudgetLawns]

You’re welcome. Glad ya found me. Appreciate you checking out the videos!

[@donslawns1]

Good stuff right here man! 👍🏼 our lawns really love the ProCare!!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks dude. Indeed they do!

[@donslawns1]

Budget Lawns but like you said, it’s not the same as good ol’ Milorganite!

[@TurfTherapy]

I like your style. Going against the grain and doing what works for you!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks man! Dribble and shoot and hope for the best. Let's just hope it works with the added K on that nasty spring dead spot this fall and next spring!

[@williamjohnson9727]

Great information as usual. You are a great source of information for the DYI'RS.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks man. That means a lot. I appreciate ya!

[@edwinshumaker5849]

so for a spring kickstart use a 10-10-10 at 10lbs/1000? then summer monthly applications 10-10-10 at 1lb/1000 and organic fertilizer at bag rate?

[@BudgetLawns]

I just apply around 1lb of N/1000sqft of the triple 10. I don't apply the organic very heavy at all. Usually just 1 bag spread evenly over 4k sqft. Hope this helps. Appreciate ya.

[@jbgem1369]

Got dizzy with the rocking motion though, but thanks for the info😁

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks for watching.

[@Lawnvolution]

Hey! It is that. Budget Lawn dude! Dropping that knowledge like a champ! And saving me cash! Good video man!😎👊🍺

[@BudgetLawns]

You got that right. Appreciate your support as always! Makes me want to keep 'em coming. Thank you!

[@Lawnvolution]

Budget Lawns dude! You got this and the momentum to go far! You better keep them coming!😎👊

[@BudgetLawns]

@@Lawnvolution That's the plan. Thank you for that motivation. It goes a long way. 👊

[@randomrooney7356]

Love all your videos! We are fertilizing for the first time on a Bermuda lawn in Alabama in new construction. Was looking at the ProCare 10-10-10 that you talk about but it says it is a fast release. Then we were also trying to find some of the milorganite. Which there are some stores around here that have it. Also was wondering how to tell if the fertilizer is organic or not? What would you recommend for the new construction Bermuda lawn. It was laid down a little over 2 months ago. Would the procare 10-10-10 be too strong?

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Congrats on the new home. I'm on a new construction bermuda lawn as well. Laid back in December. I'm using the Expert Gardener 10-10-10 from Walmart. Procare isn't in stock at my Lowes. I've fed it twice now with the Expert Gardener. I don't think it's too strong. The new lawn needs a little more of those nutrients to really get going. Normally, I would throw down a bag of Procare Natural with the triple 10 to get some slow release as well but haven't been this year to save a few extra bucks with gas and inflation going crazy. You can tell if it's the right organic product if it says it's made from biosolids. Always look for biosolid as the key indicator. Both Milo and the Procare Natural are biosolids. Hope this helps. Appreciate ya!

[@mitchcooper107]

Man, I hope you don’t mind the questions. You’ve already helped me out a lot. I’m a rookie to lawn care and with a new construction lawn I’m about to put down my first application of fertilizer ever. I got the 10-10-10 but I see that’s different than the organic fertilizer. Do you think I’ll still be okay using the 10-10-10 or should I buy organic and only use that?

[@BudgetLawns]

No problem at all. Happy to help. I use both 10-10-10 and an organic like in this video. Get the best of both worlds. You'll be good to go with the triple 10. That's what I use on my new construction bermuda lawn. Appreciate ya watching.

[@mitchcooper107]

@@BudgetLawns awesome! Thank you!

[@BudgetLawns]

@@mitchcooper107 👍👍

[@jasonmaltz7040]

Thanks for the video! How did this application work for you last year? I’m in NW Atlanta and was going to start my scalp today and apply 10-10-10 as a kick start. I already have some Bermuda growing through the dormant grass. Do you think it’s too early for Atlanta?

[@BudgetLawns]

You bet. It worked great. I'll be doing the same thing this year. Just depends on what your weather is like and when you get your last frost/freeze. Here's a vid I did all about that, kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqHIkqSDiNqroJo Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

[@jasonmaltz7040]

@@BudgetLawns last spring frost says April 13th, but the chance says 30%. Think I’m okay to scalp and apply pre emergent and 10-10-10 today? Our Hugh is 54 today

[@BudgetLawns]

@@jasonmaltz7040 Your last frost is only 2 days before mine. You can always do it whenever is convenient for you. I did mine at the end of March last year then we got some freezes and it slowed green-up down a lot. I will prolly wait until the first part of April this year depending on what the long-term forecast looks like. It's always a gamble no matter what. But it's not like it's the end of the world. That's the fun part about it. Dribble, shoot, and hope for the best haha.

[@jasonmaltz7040]

@@BudgetLawns already started cutting, maybe I’ll just apply the pre emergent after the cut and hold off till next week on the fert. Supposed to be in the 70’s here by end of week

[@BudgetLawns]

@@jasonmaltz7040 Yeah, you really don't wanna put the fert down until the lawn has greened up at least 50%. If not, the fert isn't really being used by the dormant grass that's not growing. It's a wast of time and money. Pre-emergent is good to go now for sure.

[@PilotCristina]

That’s what I normally do every year. 10-10-10 early spring to give it a quick boost then the next time I need to fertilizer again I use milorganite. I’m surprised I’ve been finding milorganite at Lowe’s when I go.

[@BudgetLawns]

Works like a charm. That is surprising. I haven't seen it at Lowe's in a long time. Appreciate you.

[@milleniumann28]

Try Walmart! 2 different Walmart’s this morning had 2 full untouched pallets of milo. I also use the locator on Lowe’s website where you can find out if any store has it anywhere plus the military discount at Lowe’s makes it really cheap!

[@sunilgrover87]

Nice video! I can relate to your videos a lot as I am also a newbie to gardening. I have a installed Kentucky blue sod in my front and back lawn 4 weeks back. I am planning to fertilize in a week or 2. Can you recommend whether I should opt for organic or 10-10-10 fertilizer?

[@BudgetLawns]

Appreciate ya. I’d toss a little of both down. That’s my typical fertilizing routine. Get the best of both worlds. Thanks for watching and the question. 👊

[@LawnPusher]

Time to get down!!! PITTL! Nice music in the background when used.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks man!

[@edwardasher2110]

Can you mix 10-10-10 with 13-13-13 together and spread it out on your lawn ?

[@BudgetLawns]

I guess you could. I prefer to use fert separate from anything else. Not sure why you would but I’m all about experimenting. Thanks for watching and the question.

[@edwardasher2110]

@@BudgetLawns ....I guess that I'll just use the 13-13-13 by itself and water it in and follow with Spectrum weed be gone. Thank you for the prompt response !!!

[@BudgetLawns]

My pleasure. Happy to help. Thank you.

[@Shipleyt19]

Good info for 101010. Not a lot of ppl know to use it especially if you haven’t done a soil test. But Organics work best in early summer time when temps start to warm up and the macros can break down the material. I bet your spring dead spot is grub damage I bet if you dig a bit up you’ll see from what I’ve experienced. If no grass is inside the rig then it’s probably grubs. IMO

[@BudgetLawns]

Appreciate that. Thanks for commenting. You're right. If no soil test, just need to get something balanced in the spring and go organic in the summer. Here's a video I did about spring dead spot if you haven't seen it yet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKPMZqyin8R1d7M It's a disease that sets itself in in the fall and shows its ugly face in the spring when coming out of dormancy. Grubs is also another thought if there are dead patches. But I'm pretty sure this one is fungus related from spring dead spot as I had it last year as well. Thanks for your suggestion and watching. Appreciate you!

[@SunnyBermuda]

☀️Yeah, man! Did you miss that drop spreader? 😎 Getting it ready for the reel mower! Hot dog!!☀️

[@BudgetLawns]

Haha. Not a bit. Yes sir. About to get that first cut in.

[@joshuab738]

Great video. One thing I learned from moving from cool season to warm season turf is that you have to time that first application right in the transition zone. With my cool season turf in the north east, I could get out and throw down on 60 F days with no problem.... really as soon as the ground defrosted. With my Bermuda in the transition zone it was too soon. The Bermuda just sat there and all I ended up doing was feeding the POA mess in my yard (and wasting money)! I do love recommending organics and starter fert to new comers. However, I have known newbie to burn the turf out with a 10-10-10 or a 13-13-13 all purpose. So I normally recommend to complete newbies Scotts starter (NO WEED CONTROL in the south!!!). It is way more expensive, but it is a 24-25-4, with the N being a good mix of slow reason, coated, and quick release as not to burn out baby grass (however, it does not help K much).... why it is so expensive. It also will have a Scotts spreader setting. As for the K, most studies for Bermuda are mixed. Most show that you do what to put down some K every year, but the amount does not seem to matter much. Bermuda just want some quick K to pick up sometime in the year (or at least that is what one study says.... this is still my first year with Bermuda, so we will see).

[@BudgetLawns]

Lots of great info in there man! Spot on. Definitely a timing game with bermuda in the transition zone. I'm always watching the forecast to get it just right. Have to be willing to adjust on the fly and not do stuff just because. It will pay off in the end. Thank you for that comment and watching. Very good stuff there!

[@ericmichalski5791]

Can you use these products if you have a dog??

[@BudgetLawns]

I do. May want to watch your dog’s reaction. Mine will sniff but has no interest in licking or consuming anything. Thanks for watching.

[@igorthelawnguy79]

What do you think of purely organic fertilizer?

[@BudgetLawns]

That's all I used for a couple seasons. Just couldn't get the response that I wanted so I started mixing the two. Seemed to work great. Thanks for the question and watching.

[@igorthelawnguy79]

I bought 6 bags of Sunniland all natural heard good things about it also it’s the off brand Milorganite has the same NPK as Milorganite

[@macjaxjax2604]

How much 10-10-10 did you recommend again? You said 1lb per 1000 but also said you use 1 40lb bag for a 4000 sq ft lawn…

[@macjaxjax2604]

Ahh…. 1 lb of nitrogen per 1000 It takes 10lbs of 10-10-10 to get 1lb of nitrogen down as the product is only 10% nitrogen. Answering myself incase it helps someone else haha

[@BudgetLawns]

You nailed it. Appreciate ya watching and commenting!

[@kmm4372]

Awesome video, as usual. I usually use Scott's Southern Lawn Turf Builder. What do you think of using that along with the Pro Care Natural? Too much Nitrogen? I was thinking of either throwing them down together or using the Pro Care Natural in between applications of the Turf Builder.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. If you're putting down 1lb/1000, the organic will be a slow release that won't kick in right when the Scotts does. That's how I do it. I don't think it's too much nitrogen. The bermuda loves it. I'm going to dial it back in July and August to .50lb when we get into the brutal summer heat. Some folks like to stagger the fertilizer as you mentioned. For me, I just prefer to throw it all down at once. Since one is quick and the other is slow, it's like they're staggered anyway. And it saves you time. Thanks for coming back to watch man. I appreciate it.

[@DaddingAllDay]

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[@BudgetLawns]

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[@zzuby4276]

Please get to the subject quicker & Likes & subscribers will come on their owns

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll work on that. I must say, though, I went back to watch the video to get an idea of what you were talking about. I feel like I got to the subject pretty quickly. If you're referring to the request for subs, comments, etc... I would disagree that the likes & subs will come quicker on their own. I have more than a decade of experience in social media content creation and strategy. I've done my research and it strongly shows that a CTA (call to action) is one of the most effective ways to build an audience. Other creators and strategists agree. Plus, I don't just do this to share lawn tips. I'd like to create a community of friends that gather here to be part of something with like-minded individuals. Trust me, I always hated it when KZbinrs did that off the top of their videos. I swore I would not on my channel. I didn't do it for a long time and growth was slow. Gave it a shot and growth picked up tremendously. I know it's not what some viewers like, but in content creation, you have to work in percentages to build an audience. The overwhelming percentage says it works so do it. The people that don't like it, won't subscribe or will leave the channel. But that number will be way less than the ones who heed the call and hit that red sub button. I hope this makes sense, and I'm not trying to be argumentative. But a lot of folks don't know the inter-workings of social platforms online and I enjoy sharing it. I actually teach it too. I appreciate your support. Thank you for watching!