Summer Fertilizer, When and Why

Summer fertilizer time, when should you do it and why? I'm going to make this simple, look at your turf... is it weak looking, tired, off color? Is it dry? Is it depleted? No? Then maybe you wait a bit. In this vid I talk about those things and the considerations you should make before feeding and the reason why I am applying 1801 today.
#perfectionsucks #greenepunch #greenecountyfert

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Love those manual reel mowers...oh that lawn is pretty rad too!

[@Lawncology]

+Ryan Knorr Lawn Care lol, love ya buddy 😂

[@milanjurich1526]

Coming from a central OH KBG lawn, I must say I’m impressed with what you have now from where you’ve been ... burn down, etc. Keep it up JP! All with no constant juice apps ... wow!

[@Lawncology]

So good to hear from you again! The lawn is cranking. I'm excited to see what happens when it really cools off this year.

[@Blubaugh5]

I loved your comment "Perfection Sucks" I think you just came up with a new T-Shirt that you could add to the store when it goes online.

[@Lawncology]

I think it will become a thing.

[@TheMarialm66]

Searching for an answer to my question and I found it. This was perfect!

[@josephrottina1901]

Always great videos john always learning something.🇺🇸👍

[@Lawncology]

+Joseph Rottina thank you!!

[@monkeyslawncareandgardenin473]

Looking amazing!

[@goodrabbi7176]

Great video as always. As a new homeowner with very little in the way of “lawn budget,” I have been spoon feeding my lawn every 4-5 weeks with 18-0-1. I’ve also been putting down AIR8, Humic12, and RGS, alternating every other week, sometimes in pairs. Along with proper watering, and mowing every 3 days, my lawn(soil) is immeasurably improving with each app. Thanks for your amazing products! The only thing is... How do your videos have under 200 likes each, with a thousand views? I can’t understand!! Your really know your stuff. I’ve gone back to the beginning of your channel and make it a point to watch each one and like. Usually while I’m in the lawn. :) keep up the great work! I can’t wait to see what you come up with N-Ext.

[@Lawncology]

+Justin Velazquez thank you so much! Please feel Free to reach out anytime if you need help with anything!!

[@goodrabbi7176]

I will, thanks for the offer.

[@Blubaugh5]

This video is a great way to explain "Spray and Play" another T-Shirt idea.

[@Lawncology]

that is good. lawns should be enoyed!

[@timbarton5316]

AWSOME videos and info

[@Lawncology]

Thank you!

[@AsLawnandLandscaping]

Looks awesome bro. Very informative video.

[@Lawncology]

+A’s Lawn and Landscaping thank you!!

[@trevormuggeridge4560]

First Aussie 😁 I See Brett put you onto those American Freedom brand of safety shoes. Seems to be getting popular until you hit that patch of prickles on the edge of your lawn. A great informative video John.😁👍👍

[@Lawncology]

LOL thanks you trevor

[@HeavyMetalLawnsAndLandscapes]

I have a feeling this is going to be a great video.

[@HeavyMetalLawnsAndLandscapes]

I was right. You like getting pictures? I need to send you some pictures of my lawn now compared to last March.

[@Lawncology]

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[@prestonclark1372]

Awesome comment about perfection, levels to that statement. You're one cool brotha

[@Lawncology]

+Preston Clark thank you Preston

[@prestonclark1372]

@@Lawncology welcome, bro so u sayin set mower to 1.5-2 , then apply ironite or whatever we choose?

[@Lawncology]

Preston Clark if you like ironite and have an iron deficiency it would work. It’s a good way for a dark green if that’s what you’re going for

[@stevewilliams8806]

Man that shirt is awesome. I want one of those.. favorite movie!!

[@Lawncology]

It showed up on my facebook feed one day so i went searching. Got it on amazon!

[@grk6967]

A couple weeks ago I sprayed around 12 oz./1000 of 18-0-1 with the Ortho when the temps were in the 90s . Worked good and looks great 👍🏻.

[@Lawncology]

awesome. I can say that in 24 hours I've seen a growth surge already. had to cut the cornhole pitch this morning

[@PokedNStroked]

Last I commented, i put down some RGS with a heavy dose of Humic12...also planned to put down some 18-0-1 today with 7-0-0 tomorrow but got rained out. Low dose spoon feeding working great for me.

[@rileytreelandscapingllc9140]

I love the Doc Holiday shirt so awesome

[@Lawncology]

Hell yeah ;)

[@rileytreelandscapingllc9140]

@@Lawncology my father showed me tombstone when I was a kid and I must say there are so many great mustaches in that flick

[@BrantThompson1]

Love the shirt brother...Doc Holiday is awesome :)

[@Lawncology]

+Brant T thank you!

[@kevinscott6372]

Looking good man.

[@Lawncology]

thank you!

[@soilcreepsandgardengeeks71]

Thanks for not measuring those Bag Boards for exactly 25’ from hole to hole John, because #perfectionsucks indeed. My thoughts echo yours on this whole lawn care thang dood. Nicely done as always. Good on ya for the Doc quote shirt as well.....

[@Lawncology]

if you want to have some fun, watch Tombstone and take a shot of whiskey every time someone dies... its a mess

[@soilcreepsandgardengeeks71]

“.....why, that’s JUST my game.”

[@genesevcik5529]

I thought it is 27' from front of boards?

[@Lawncology]

Gene Sevcik they are. Mine are on the nose 27... I just didn’t want lawn creeps to know that they were perfect 😂😂

[@soilcreepsandgardengeeks71]

Lawncology ....Dammit John!!!! I’m taking a midnight run over there and I’m gonna get ‘em all nice and crooked and janky for ya....

[@dennis82468]

I may have missed it but....is there a warm season grass program that one can follow using your products? I have come in to the lawn care community this year & have been geeking out on the content. I have grabbed a little bit here and there but feel like I am shooting in the dark concerning when to put applications down. You guys are extremely informative concerning application rates but I would like a schedule to follow. Your help is greatly appreciated

[@stevewhitaker7545]

Hey, great videos.. just got my N-ext products . My question is this: I’m about an hour East if Greensboro so I’ve got the same weather to deal with. Bermuda lawn with clay/sand (70/30) soil. My thinking is to put out 18-0-1 mid May and supplement with the spoon feeding of the Bio StIm Paco with 7-0-0 through the rest of the summer. Is this a good way of approaching things ? Open to modifications. I also have the D-thatch and extra Humic12 ... Again, thanks !!!

[@treylanf0rd]

Two part comment.. 1- what a rad-ass shirt! 2- I am going to be adding in about a 25% mix of Midnight KGB to my TTTF in my back yard - what’s a good cutting height for that combo of turf? 3”, maybe? Thanks for your knowledge dude - always, ALWAYS appreciate your work!

[@richardnettles7481]

I love Tom Petty! Great song choice! 😆

[@monkeyslawncareandgardenin473]

Baby grass fescue KBG in Southern Maryland is germinated but moving really slow. 28 days some is at 4 some is a like 1.5 can I start to push it! About a month left to cut

[@bdun18]

👍

[@jamesturner9858]

What did you set the ortho dial to?

[@KSMFast15]

well its good to officially know that the 18-0-1 is safe during hot temps.. plans from other sites said not to use the 18-0-1. It recommended the 0-0-2 micro green cause the others would push to much growth, and would be bad during hot periods when grass slows down?

[@Lawncology]

Kevin Moyer water is king. As long as you throw down enough with the app you’re fine. No backpacks. It’s best to be used as a make up for a missed app or after a wet spring

[@7yrsbadluck]

Looking good! I asked this in your other video, but incase you missed it (i didn't realize new video was released today!). KBG lawns, do you need to overseed? If so, at what frequency? My front lawn is KBG and it's pretty thick, only one area where it is a bit thin, but I imagine it will spread itself where it can, eventually.

[@Lawncology]

+Jaber you don’t need to oversees. It’s a perennial grass that will go dormant and come right back

[@7yrsbadluck]

@@Lawncology Thanks! That is what I figured. My backyard I have to overseed again, due to the damage from the dogs, traffic and some fungus. It's also a mix of PRG, Creeping Red Fescue and just recently introduced more KBG for self repair. I was excited to see KBG germination from my spring overseed to repair winter damage! We have some companies going around already trying to sell their overseed for the upcoming season and some are buying into it! Probably introducing crap seed into our KBG sod.

[@gruvenasty3502]

Do you think cutting a lawn up in central NY that is a little thin shorter for a season would help to thicken it up. It is your normal mix for up here but has been over-seeded with some elite bluegrass seed. I have been cutting tall the last couple years. Just trying to think outside the box.

[@Lawncology]

+Gruve Nasty cutting low will encourage more spreading of the turf. Just bring it down slowly so you don’t cause too much stress

[@mynameistiffani5229]

Hey you cut the video to short. Wanted to see if you were going to get it in when you toss it for the corn hole. You just made up my mind too about 18 0 1 green punch as I was afraid it would burn in the 90 degree temps. Thank you !

[@Lawncology]

+MyNameIsTiffani so funny. The camera died right when I tossed and swear to god, 2 first tosses straight in. I was so pissed 😂😂

[@BarryVideo1]

I've been putting out 9-0-0 plus 0-0-2 using battery backpack sprayer. Can I do same w 18-0-1? Bermuda and St Aug grass types w upper 90's daytime highs.

[@Lawncology]

+Barry Camarillo as long as you hit it with water immediately.

[@garywheeler1733]

So after absorbing all the videos I've watched over the last year, I'm going to say that as I try (or nature does it for me) to bring the lawn out of the summer dormancy, I should use some humic 12, RGS and some 0-0-2, wait a week or so while watering, then give it a low rate of granular fert? Then punch it around mid September? Two weeks post op from back surgery, so not sure yet how aggressive the doc will let me be. Nature might still have the controls till the 1st of September.

[@Lawncology]

I think that's a great plan. Don't overdo it with too much work my friend, take your time to heal. the lawn isn't going anywhere

[@garywheeler1733]

@@Lawncology same restrictions as before. Nature will just have to do it's thing. Rain is in the forecast next few days and low 80's and 60's. You're right. Unless that heat wave fried the roots it'll green again soon enough.

[@yardmama3660]

Paul Castleberry says I looked like a brunette Miranda Lambert in my last vid. JS 😜

[@Lawncology]

oh that sweet boy... look out

[@yardmama3660]

Lawncology 😜

[@christophercorbett7433]

Hey John, love the videos. When renovating should the biosimulant pack be applied before or after seeding? Or does it matter?

[@Lawncology]

+Christopher Corbett both. I would treat with Humic prior and and thrownthe rest down right after

[@christophercorbett7433]

Lawncology thank you!

[@broth_78]

My 1 year old daughter was dancing to that song. Is that an original? She also loves RGS and 18-0-1👍🏼

[@Lawncology]

+Justin M that is an original. I’ve been writing songs again with my new band. Got some really good stuff. ❤️

[@broth_78]

Lawncology great tune! reminds me of my drinking days when I would drunk dial. Haha

[@Lawncology]

+Justin M yeah! I wanted to write a relatable tune that could be easily remembered and bobbed along to

[@SouthFLTools]

You should have your son break out the Scotts or Great States reel mower while you’re away in August and have him enjoy the weekly mow 👍

[@Lawncology]

+Kevin Koeppen I would! But he will be with me! I think I’ll have the house/pet sitter do it

[@TheLawnGuardian]

When should I expect to get my invitation to play corn hole on that lawn?

[@Lawncology]

The Lawn Guardian consider yourself invited

[@trentburns1753]

Am I the only one who thinks your T-Shirt should say... “I’m your Castleberry!”

[@Lawncology]

Trent Burns that would be great 😂😂

[@onewiththings]

Yeah, no way I'm mowing short. Conner can enjoy that mow and all the lookie-loos

[@Lawncology]

It's different for sure. aside from the mowing more often aspect, it's taken no more water this year than last and the grass still has no weeds. It's cool when it's on point

[@onewiththings]

@@Lawncology I'm surprised about the water, but you have probably had more rain and cooler temps this year, right?

[@Lawncology]

+my friend negative. Lots early on and then it broke over a month ago and the temps have been very hot for here. 90’s consistently. No rain for a long time. Deep roots from years of long grass are helping for sure

[@Thelawncarenut]

I heard the Boo-Boops!

[@YardGuy]

#same

[@Lawncology]

It's a thing LOL

[@richp5064]

Hey John where can I get a lawncology sticker?

[@Lawncology]

we will have all kinds of stuff hitting the store next week, i think we just reordered a ton of them

[@richp5064]

@@Lawncology what store lawncology.com?

[@drewmadere9935]

be boop🤭🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@Lawncology]

+Drew Madere it’s all about that boop!

[@byoung5520]

The views of your property are incredible. You maybe beating Connor on the view! Wow

[@Lawncology]

I love the view and the location of Connors house. We are both tremendously blessed to live where we do. Thank you.

[@Jmfokken]

I enjoyed that song from the mowing montage. I am guessing that is a John Perry original.

[@Lawncology]

Jon Fokken thanks buddy. It is. I’ll be recording that in a studio with my band in September

[@JoNathanB1976]

Boop boop. 😂😂😂

[@Boodieman72]

Any reason you aren't using 9-0-1 ?

[@Lawncology]

+Random Acts of Video you ready for this? I don’t have any 😂😂

[@Boodieman72]

@@Lawncology Ops :) . Would you have given a choice?

[@Lawncology]

@@Boodieman72 Actually, given the way that the lawn has held and how I've kind of babied it along, i think this was the right choice. Now, i could have easily skipped a lot of the other things I did this year and run 901 every 5 weeks, the lawn would be in great shape too. I like to mix it up and do different things, ot's creative for m and the lawn just goes along for the ride.

[@Boodieman72]

@@Lawncology I'm trying to pick up enough tips so I know what to apply in my lawn care business here in Wisconsin.

[@PhillyCandleMan]

I just applied 901 at 16oz the other day. We’re just coming out of a heatwave here in PA and didn’t want to pound the N. I’ve been irrigating like crazy and it’s the best it’s look ever since adding N-EXT products to my arsenal

[@reallybadaim118]

Have you ever seen how a well an irrigated Bermuda lawn grows in 100 degree heat? Man. It will grow up over your shoelaces if you stand there a few minutes.

[@Lawncology]

You're not wrong. Well irrigated is the key term there

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

Beautiful barefoot mow my friend! Looking gooooood.

[@Lawncology]

Stay connected to ground!

[@yardmama3660]

Lawncology 👍🏻

[@jefchaplin6205]

Perfection sucks, safe travels professor 😎

[@Lawncology]

+jef chaplin thank you!

[@yardmama3660]

Who is singing this song?

[@Lawncology]

Yard Mama that’s me. One of my originals.

[@yardmama3660]

Lawncology I was afraid you were going to say that. 🙆🏼‍♀️

[@Lawncology]

@@yardmama3660 lol! yeah, hoping to get back in the studio with my and before long. We can at least get our music on soundcloud and spotify, start a little fan base that way

[@yardmama3660]

Lawncology You really should- although I don’t know how much more I can take.🤣 Gonna put FAN attic in fan. Lawd!