The Fastest Way to a HEALTHY LAWN :: Thick Green Lawn Fast

Today I show you the fastest way to a healthy lawn and it doesn't involve having to use any chemicals. In fact, it's something you are already doing but probably doing it wrong.
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[@Thelawncarenut]

DIY lawn care training here www.yardcarebootcamp.com/

[@Thelawncarenut]

@Angus MacGyver yes a GoPro 9. I try to shoot everything on GoPro because it keeps things simple.

[@LTRMCrew]

I think you're going to have to go ahead and post some links for us that would like to start some circuit training... i want to feel that too!

[@JDCPA80]

Do you sell lawn products that will be covered in the boot camp plan?

[@John.Doe-OG]

Allen, you usually won't see any results in such a short period. If you want any extra info on working out, look at Athlean X youtube channel w/Jeff Cavalier. He's not your "usual" fitness channel, he actually knows what he's doing and has the resume to back it up.

[@leonardthiago8816]

i guess Im asking the wrong place but does anyone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account?? I was dumb lost my login password. I love any tricks you can give me!

[@Striperman]

Yes sir. I have noticed over the last two seasons with all the different products I have tried and watering scheduling the thing that has helped my lawn the most is the mowing hands down. The lawn has responded so well to frequent mowing. Whether mowing tall or short just removing just the tips by mowing more often has helped to thicken the lawn, retain its color and over all health of the lawn. It uses up some much energy to re grow after taking off more than 1/3 of the blade. That rule definitely makes a difference and anything below that amount is a good start.

[@damonluvisi]

The boot camp has been amazing!!! Thank you so much for the advice and support. I can’t wait to give you before and after results!!!

[@questerjay8848]

My grass type is weeds... at least it's green 😎

[@nathanslawnsandgardens]

😂😂😂👍

[@KRtheKUTTA]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Nightwatch744]

Same 😂👍

[@tonyamoore4991]

Mine was also until I started applying the right type of weed killer to get rid of all the crabgrass that was choking out my lawn.

[@saby8765]

​@@tonyamoore4991my crabgrasses have grown as big as dinner plates 😂

[@duaneh1973]

Allen! You been feeding those Sand Hill Cranes. Lol Awesome video!

[@DRK_BBQ]

Automower has saved me here. No way I can mow as often as "Husker"

[@donslawns1]

Great tips as always Allyn! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 P.s.- my daughter thinks those birds are kind of scary. 🤣😂

[@Thelawncarenut]

We call them pterodactyls

[@donslawns1]

@@Thelawncarenut it reminds me a lot of those birds at the zoo- cassowary! 😅

[@isandhu97]

Leaving clippings on the lawn, doesn’t it become thatch on lawn? that u have to remove end of the season by raking. I have cool season lawn and it produce lot of thatch. I hope u answer this concern because I am struggling with it. Thanks

[@ir3331]

Thatch doesn’t come from grass clippings, it comes from dead grass blades. You lawn constantly has to make room for new growth, and it does that by letting some grass blades die, and making more. However, if you aren’t mowing often enough and those grass clippings are too long, they will contribute to thatch.

[@isandhu97]

@@ir3331 i see, make sense. Thanks

[@Nightwatch744]

Love the geese or what ever type of bitds

[@swimbait1]

I have some significant snow mold areas that don’t seem to be recovering so far.

[@slow_and_steady_collecting]

What are your thoughts on Ryan Knorr?

[@joe7665]

If i don't see dirt spots it's not low enough

[@johnwatkins6651]

Holy Bimini

[@YardBrah]

And here I am thinking I’m the only one that talks to the birds 😂😂😂 😊🙏🏾🙌🏾🤙🏾

[@nathanslawnsandgardens]

😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

Thursday evening vid drop? Bro what’s up? You get your days mixed up?

[@JimmyLewisMows]

Caught him in shorts, too 😳

[@kylebondo5928]

I started busting up laughing when you offered the bird a handshake. Love the animal interactions!

[@natewalls4850]

I was saying “mowing” before you even had a chance to say it. Definitely having a mower that does a good job helps. I love my TimeMaster. 👍🏼

[@Thelawncarenut]

oh yeah, it's a very good unit, cuts awesome as you know!!

[@wakeupidiotsnow2611]

Isn’t the TimeMaster a 32” width cut? I really like the idea of that size of mowers for residential use. I’m thinking of 17 HP Kohler Engine, which is on my 42” riding mower. I’ll check it out!

[@ritaconroy-martin4025]

@@wakeupidiotsnow2611 30 inch cut

[@mmacejko929]

Been watching Allyn for years now. He is absolutely right. Like he says “the more you mow the better it will grow”. I listened to this advice years ago and saw great results. Thank you LCN 🍻🍻

[@Thelawncarenut]

OG right there!

[@mmacejko929]

@@Thelawncarenut green screen days buddy. If I remember correctly the first video I watched was when you started the church project in your hometown. I’ve said it before but once again THANK YOU for what you do for us DIY lawn guys

[@nathanslawnsandgardens]

💯👍👍

[@Mr_Putts]

"Look honey, Allyn is making another video let's go muck with him" ~Sandhill Crane (probably)

[@Thelawncarenut]

they love to hang out

[@dcam91]

Awesome birds, they call 'em "sirloins of the sky", supposed to be very tasty!

[@tannertravis4455]

@@dcam91 Ribeye in the sky is what we call them.

[@lesdaddy912]

Thank you, Allyn. We always learn because you always teach. My lawn has been transformed because of what I have learned from you. God bless.

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

That’s right LCN, I just use a regular battery 🔋 mower, but I do mow 2 to 3 times a week 👍🏾 and a sharp blade is a must. 16:56

[@Kaikoura26]

Hello, long time fan here. I was wondering if you could make a video about leveling a lawn. Not just laying down top soil or sand but like an over haul. My lawn has so many slopes. It transitions from 7 inches in elevations. I mean, I got trees on a downward slope that I wanted to put a nice stone edging around but I honestly don't even know where to start. Please help. Thank you. Also keep up the fantastic work.

[@ETC_RAMZ_]

What about Centipede grass bruh?!?!? Much love brother!

[@russellbeaver3874]

I said the same thing. Southeast nc that is about all you find

[@Icanthearyou982]

Yes! Centipede vids are needed!

[@MikeC-bu7ds]

Drill Instructor "What makes the grass grow?!?" Marine Recruits at Paris Island "BLOOD, BLOOD, BLOOD!" Are you calling my drill instructor a liar Allyn?

[@TheWafflesalsa]

I have only used my reel mower this year. Every 10 or 15 min break I can take I just push the reel mower around the lawn chanting "BLOOD, BLOOD, BLOOD!"

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

Stop harassing the wildlife

[@Strandvideo]

Allyn... such a fun video: "ribeye of the sky" LOL

[@Thelawncarenut]

thank you Derek!!

[@nathanslawnsandgardens]

👍👍💯

[@oknotyet9630]

OK OK OK OK (NOTYET) but hear me out what if instead of having a lawn we utilize the space and planted gardens shrubs trees bushes weed.....literally anything else

[@RonHenry]

You're giving away the trade secrets man!!! Also I think the birds do it on purpose. 🤣

[@jr1001jr]

I like that you guys support/visit/chime-in on fellow lawn guys' channels. LCN gave a shout-out to BYD at Bermudagrass Central... and you're commenting [bringing traffic] to LCN's page. That's Awesome man. It's like when your favorite celebrity makes a guest appearance on a show that you like. 👍😎👍

[@nathanslawnsandgardens]

😂💯

[@andrewp.619]

Those cranes sound like the velociraptors in “Jurassic Park”. Pretty eerie to hear if they’re behind a big wall or covered by trees.

[@iR0NmAnKiD]

modern dinosaurs

[@Jay-lg7rm]

Sandhill cranes is what they look like and sound like.

[@TheSoloAsylum]

I just started mowing every three days about a month ago, and I'm noticing that this is very effective in my never ending battle with weeds.

[@joelcipriano9100]

You need a montage video of all the animal interactions you've had over the years... Thanks LCN!

[@Thelawncarenut]

ha ha that's a good idea!

[@HoosierPilot]

So new guy here. My yard seems to have 2 different types of grass and is very patchy (new home owner I didn’t cause this) I get very tall area and some that don’t grow tall at all. What height should I be mowing at to bring my lawn back?

[@Thelawncarenut]

Go to 3" and just start mowing alot and see which one wins out.

[@HoosierPilot]

@@Thelawncarenut hey thanks I appreciate it. After watching a lot of your videos I realized I needed to mow more. I’ll definitely put this into practice and see how it goes!

[@waynestevens6347]

So we should be real men and suck it up, and call it what it is. A cylindrical mower. So you real turf guys need too do this. See what what a difference Milo makes. Alan just got a laugh.

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

I’m mowing my lawn now, lol 😂

[@matteng1448]

What up BYD!!!

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

@@matteng1448 what’s up Matt👍🏾

[@MsTvincent]

What I learned from you!!!! Don’t cut your grass low!!! If I don’t remember nothing else. I remember that!!!!!

[@christopherbrock8913]

Yep - cut high and cut often

[@johnschmid2316]

Sharp blade!

[@MsTvincent]

@@christopherbrock8913 Facts!!! It’s makes a huge difference in look, thickness and health. Gosh I wish I could post a pic. There are other homeowners around me that either get their lawn professionally cut (which is wish they would watch a few episodes of the lawn nut and take a couple of pointers from him) and some who just want to do things their own way. No problem with either, however I found what works for me and it truly does work.

[@MsTvincent]

@@Efemedio1 Thanks Lenny!!!

[@MsTvincent]

@@johnschmid2316 20 bucks got me sharp blade for this year and beautiful leveled lawn!!!!

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Those cranes sure seem to like hanging out around your place. I'm surprised a gator hasn't gotten a hold of one.

[@mrchopboogie]

I didn’t see any mowing height for centipede. What height do you recommend for centipede? Most people here in NC cut it too short.

[@sryne7580]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your informative videos. My lawn looks amazing due to all the info I've learned from your channel. The neighbors are envious!

[@nathanslawnsandgardens]

💯👍

[@naseerrobinson5848]

I use to be a heavy mulcher but i now bag. i found that mulching was aiding in the spreading of weeds in my lawn. i have a weed free lawn now thanks to bagging. it may require me to fertilize a little more.

[@scottschreiber6008]

What? How tall to cut centipede grass height. Please help on this. Thanks

[@JJBpilot]

To get a higher cut, try bigger wheels if you can. I was able to take my Walmart cheaply from 3 to almost 5. I'm currently at 3.5 and you should see my dark green! I'll be close to that 5 in the heat of summer. I've put nothing on it this year. Last app was heavy milorganite at Thanksgiving.

[@valerielock2374]

My cheap Walmart mower . The wheels don't come off! I'm stuck with it hurting my grass

[@papamowslow196]

I started reel mowing my bermuda this year. I’m mowing every other day and enjoying it more than ever.

[@8_one_8]

What length are you keeping it at ?

[@jckclt]

I wish I could reel cut mine, but my yard is way too bumpy and scalps at anything under 1.5". I have too many high spots to level it out. It would be a huge under taking to even come close to leveling it. Maybe next house I build i'll have it done right from the start. I'd also move from bermuda tifway 419 to zoysia

[@papamowslow196]

@@8_one_8 I’m mowing at 5/8”. Right now I don’t need to mow as often as I do but I’m trying to push some early growth. Also, I rotary mowed last year at 2 1/4” so it’s a little leggy right now so I’m trying to train it to be shorter.

[@papamowslow196]

@@jckclt I rotary mowed before this year. I always scalped a lot of areas at 1 1/4”. I’m reel mowing at 5/8” with no scalping issues.

[@stephaniem.2909]

I'm in florida and my lawn is bahia and I don't know if I should mix it with someting else ... I'm new at this and I just want a thick green grass... I'm willing to put in the work.

[@onecrazywheel]

I live in Central Florida too. I have plenty of Bahia Grass and a mix of St Augustine. Keep the Bahia. If I had one choice I would have 💯% Bahia. It is incredible and much stronger to sun and better with a lack of rain than St Augustine. Keep it

[@Ghostpeppers1]

7:48 "If you're completely nutty" Hilarious!!

[@carlmiller1034]

So pumped to cut grass this year! Thanks for another inspirational (and informative/educational) video Allyn! You are the Jerry Maguire that all lawns and DIYers need. You got the "Kwan"!!!

[@nathanslawnsandgardens]

💯👍

[@beachgal5062]

Please HELP!!! I wish my yard looked like yours! I have a half acre of creeping charlie weed. It is killing my plants. I went to lowes and bought something to kill it. I think it actually fed it. The creeping charlie is EVERYWHERE!!! What can I do. I live in Northwest Florida.

[@benharrison5816]

I like the analogy to working out. Some people just work out a little bit and spend tons of money on supplements expecting a miracle. It's huge business, and people just throw away their money really. Same with growing grass or gardening. Master the basics first like mowing, watering and feeding the lawn. Do some dethatching and aeration and weed control and you're like 99% of the way there. Then if you want to buy a super lawn supplement go ahead. 🤘

[@Mityob67]

Thanks Allyn! Between your mowing practices and Pete's TTTF, I got neighbors asking me about my grass, which isnt perfect as it has a few weeds which I'll spray soon; but the fact that I'm being approached is pretty cool.

[@michelb9847]

Very worried that this comment might remain untouched, but I'm wondering whether a robot mower with frequent mowing is acceptable as well? Surely it is not the same as a good sharpened mower, but on the other hand it is a worry free way to mow frequently.

[@Thelawncarenut]

they work fine from what I can see, no need to worry!

[@michelb9847]

And then to mess it up and type Alan instead of Allyn.... ouch...

[@onecrazywheel]

I know of a robot 🤖 lawnmower in Lake Mary, FL and they have it running every single day and the grass in their yard looks incredible. I had to comment. I just saw it running yesterday and then saw part of this video and before 5 minutes in and told my wife I'll be back because I'm cutting the lawn. Frequent cutting ✂️ the grass will make a huge difference.

[@michaels6299]

Hey man LOVE your videos...I want to buy the LCN Hat...Where can I find one?

[@dudleygoodwin4902]

Looks like he lives in a tropical area such as Florida , California, so that depends what type of grass he has! Crabgrass thrives in Florida they love it it's heat resistant drought resistant , true you do not have to do anything to it but mow it nothing will grow in it because it gets so thick! But Ohio is a little bit different crabgrass doesn't start growing until the late summer plus it chokes your grass out, wish it was as simple as he makes a sound!!!! I also noticed he has a nice flat lawn to mow! I understand why he likes mowing so much, he needs to come to Ohio and mow my yard couple times bet he changes mine!!!!! I live on the ridge one of the highest points in Ohio, pretty but it's crappy to mow!

[@jeffthomas912]

That lawn do be lookin’ real thicc, Allyn.

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Headed back out side to release some GLV 👍🏾, thanks LCN

[@brentlady39]

I really enjoy your videos 2

[@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@shanew7361]

Very true, see most of my neighbors mowing to short and their lawns look like 💩

[@dylan8285]

Lmao those Sandhill Cranes. There just like the Canadian geese here in the Midwest fearless, like they'll just walk across the road like, bruh hit me I dare ya and you wont because you know that it will do some decent damage to your car

[@Dog08]

Hi, I enjoy your videos! How do I get rid of grasshoppers? They're destroying my plants and are infecting my lawn. Please help

[@jamiemittermuller6470]

First mow of the season and I’m rusty

[@5stardave]

I don't cut the grass, I give it a trim.

[@jake0618]

I bought the 2021 warm season e-book and on page 29 you say there’s a “specific centipede program below” I’ve read this entire thing and there is no centipede specific program I can find. Please let me know what page to jump to, or what resources may have been left out.

[@acort10]

I’m in Houston and we’ve been going through a heatwave and drought this spring and summer. Watching your vids I’ve upped my mowing schedule from about 1X every 10-12 days to every 5th day for a month now and my St. A has really improved. I fertilized in spring and 2 weeks ago put out ironite and my grass is the best looking around in my neighborhood. Thanks for all your hard work educating.

[@michaelfisher7835]

Mowing has very little to do with a nice looking lawn. Other factors are, shitty neighbors who dont take care of theirs and cultivates weeds out the wazoo. So their weeds seed gets blown into my yard. Another factor is lack of rain and a yard too big to start watering. We go thru droughts every summer, so there are times I stop mowing by mid July because it has stopped growing and turned brown. I do the best I can but it is a loosing battle each year.

[@Crouse_Property_Maintenance]

Hey it looks like Cole the Cornstar needs some lawn help in his latest video!

[@mynameisneb]

Third

[@hamzterix]

honey the crazy neighbor is laying on the grass again

[@Ryan.F86]

What height for centipede grass?

[@myfriendmurf]

Are these the same cranes which interrupted your recording last year or so? Must be that melodious voice of yours! LOL

[@ericspears5237]

Ahh yes, the Florida Taradactal and those jerks know they are protected

[@lisabailey947]

I love the way your lawn looks and how you are so detailed on how certain Grass works but I have a question that I haven't heard you talk about yet which is crabgrass and I have it everywhere I started pulling the roots out so now I have bare spots all over the yard can you please give me some suggestions on what to do how to start and do I need to keep digging or can I find something to buy to kill it before I start growing good grass please help

[@GE0RGl0S]

who the FucK has time for every other day mowing?? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@MrFergusonLawn]

Keep the great content coming sir! Anxious to get that "Fert Life" decal on the truck too :) It's on the way!

[@Bobby-bo3zc]

How about the direction of mowing. Up... Down... Left... Right

[@Thelawncarenut]

sure, switch it up from week to week

[@nram1]

Always mow low when you want more weeds than Bahia grass.

[@onecrazywheel]

I cut our Bahia Grass at 4.5 inches tall. I have had good success with that. I also have a mix of St Augustine in ours too. You're right about if a person cuts it too short.

[@nram1]

@@onecrazywheel I used to cut mine high also but because of the long dry spell, it's mostly weeds now. I want to change to Zoysia or Provista.

[@onecrazywheel]

@@nram1 I use Speedzone Southern and Basagran for my two Post Emergent Herbicides and haven't looked back. They knockout literally ALL weeds in my mix of Bahia Grass and St Augustine. I use Prodiamine and Pennant Magnum as my Pre Emergent Herbicides.

[@onecrazywheel]

@@nram1 I got several pallets of Zoysia from my landscaping neighbor for free. I put it nicely in the back yard and would never ever get it again. I love Bahia Grass too much. It is a tough grass. Zoysia needed way too much water and died way to quickly and easy. No way. Not worth it. Glad mine was free.

[@grass-patch]

You'd probably also want to bag if dealing with poa annua seed pods. Love the birds. Just hope they're not telling you there's yummy adult grubs in your lawn. :-O

[@dustinhammit5084]

What if your yard has majority of weeds would you bag your clippings instead?

[@mr08golddigger99]

Wait a minute you skipped my grass... centipede. What height do I cut it?

[@mr08golddigger99]

Still haven’t told me what height to cut centipede

[@terrybrown7601]

@@mr08golddigger99 On earlier comments Allyn said 2-3"

[@shadrikwalker5655]

I feel like you could have put all this information in a five minute video. Found myself skipping through most of the non essentials.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Don't trust your feelings.

[@shadrikwalker5655]

Just telling my thoughts. Sorry if you didn't find it helpful.

[@Thelawncarenut]

@@shadrikwalker5655 I did, and I was giving you my thoughts too.

[@shadrikwalker5655]

Touche

[@vaoutdoorssportsman3555]

C’mon brother! Looking for the “Lifecycle of the grub” as told through interpretive dance!

[@rainman12345ful]

I like to have a 21” mower with cut hight of 5” anyone knows?

[@onecrazywheel]

Me too. Do they make a higher cut height like this? What is the maximum cut of a Toro Super Recycler?

[@MrCamzdad]

@@onecrazywheel 4 3/4 in is what the Toro dealer told me. I think Allyn even mentioned it in the past.

[@AmericanConstellation]

I've been mowing my lawn like this for the last 59 years....It definitely works! Also, this time of year, my grass has gone to seed. I like to catch some of it with a bag and spread it on areas that I want to seed. Some of that seed catches and fills things in.

[@dawnb2224]

What if you have (living in Louisiana)Bermuda but out in St. Aug and Floritam, and planted in spots Centipede. What level? My grass is struggling from the bad freeze/ ice storm still.

[@ShaneHeath]

I know everytime you post a video, my views go up lol. Comparing mowing to working out had my attention right away 💪

[@natewalls4850]

Your working out consists of you lifting the lid off and on, on your kettle 🤣

[@ShaneHeath]

@@natewalls4850 don't forget about them 12 oz curls!

[@myvideos2715]

I love mowing my lawn. It's so therapeutic. The sound of the Ryobi, Subaru engine, buzzing in my ear. The smell of freshly cut grass. But most of all. I'm out in the great outdoors of suburbia. A wave to and from my neighbours, and a chat here and there in the process. What more do you want!

[@nathanslawnsandgardens]

👍💯

[@kvil8855]

A beer right after the mow

[@ronadkins8997]

One of my all time favorite videos right here, knowledge, and entertainment all in one. Nice work!

[@Thelawncarenut]

thank you Ron!

[@MattMcC7100]

What I learned from you during quarantine and being furloughed man.. can’t thank you enough. Been back to work for a few months and now I’m teaching my coworkers what you taught me and even sharing the links to your channel. Neighbors are like how the?!?... Thanks from a fellow St.Aug tender here in FL.

[@Thelawncarenut]

hoorah!

[@meyogy2414]

Last year I made an effort to mow every week. Kikyu. Yeah it did look better. This year (last season) I'm down the bottom bit of the world. Cut every Monday and Friday afternoon. Before Xmas.... WOW ...it was so tight and even ... neighbour kept coming over saying how it looked like a football pitch...

[@Papi4l2]

Anybody know if Allyns neighbors have a channel of their view of Allyn in his lawn making videos? Lol

[@briank3940]

Great video! I’ve been looking to introduce my dad to the newer side of lawn care and I feel this video may do well to get him interested as he’s looking to buy a reel mower. Thanks for the past input helping me on my own dominating lawn of the block, and I hope this one helps my dad as well. Blessings to you and your family.

[@scotthenderson4376]

I have 4-5 different kinds of grass and a ton of weeds. I'm working on getting the St Augustine to be dominate. How will it go up against Bermuda grass

[@mathehack1]

What height for centipede?

[@docsteve309]

Wow!...Al the St Aug smokin, but that sunset 🌅 montage on fire 🔥!...that gotta be the way home✝️...nice brother👍🤩☮️👏

[@JackMcMichael]

When your lawn is too long, is mowing and allowing clumping, but then remowing the clumps to help recycle it ok? Or would you still recommend bagging?

[@Thelawncarenut]

Yes for sure. Double cutting is always an excellent option plus, more enjoyment

[@yajton]

Wow👀🙌🏽 It looks amazing Pete. I'm trying to get my lawn there. Just without the reel mowing. But, if they weren't so expensive. I'd definitely go that route. 🙏🏽Blessed🙏🏽

[@neehooya]

Great video! Always super helpful, thanks Allyn for all you do! Much appreciated. Cheers.

[@michaelwebb6536]

I noticed that I have areas of a yellowish color throughout my lawn. I thought that maybe I need to sharpen my mower blades, but I noticed the grass is yellow all the way to the soil. Is that an issue of low iron? Should I do another application of fertilizer?

[@JeremyKorzo]

Great vid Al! My St. Aug is loving that 7-0-20 stress blend. Got my 1st soil test results and was actually surprised on how well it was thanks to the green county arsenal I’ve been building. I do however have an area where the St. Aug is growing really short (like it’s Dwarfed) Is that something you’ve encountered?

[@dongyoonlee5798]

What if my 4month old sods are brownish green and are about 2 inch? Do I still cut grass? Or wait until ~4inch? It is warm season St. augustine. Thanks always.

[@JasonSeiberlich]

The lunch mows have been my favorite part of working from home.

[@backpacker3421]

Following the 1/3 rule... if you do get nutty and measure your grass for even just a couple months, trust me, you'll quickly develop the ability to tell at a glance when it's time mow. You'll know exactly what your grass looks like when it starts to get close to the max length to stay within the 1/3 rule without changing your cut height.

[@louisemassie]

I knew about this 1/3rd rule, but never understood HOW to measure until he pulled a stem from the lawn and put it next to a tape measure. I mulch 98% of the time, since I'm up in the Florida Panhandle and we do go dormant during the winter. I even mulch my shrub clippings. Thanks for the comment, I really did need it :)

[@border411]

@The Lawn Care Nut. Question for you. I live in Northern VA with a primarily Tall Fescue lawn (looking great after using your fert's and grass seed "Black Beauty" recommendations BTW!!!). I do have some Poa Annua, something I have never had in all my years at my house, so I have no idea where they came from. Anyways, I am thinking of treating the current weeds with an application of Tenacity now, and then maybe another in 2 months (split application) to kill the crabgrass and such that has been pestering me for the past few years. Plan is to overseed in the fall, and then early next year before the temps hit 55* I was going to start with Prodiamine to prevent the Poa Annua and other weed seeds from even starting. Is there anything I should tweek in this plan? I actually have time to hit my lawn hard with the attention that it needs, but don't want to do anything that would harm it more than it would help.

[@overduke2313]

Love this video. Very helpful and encouraging for this newby lawn-non-expert with a partially green pinky. I love the follies of the stokes (two legged wild-winged beasts). I am just beginning and enjoying my lawn. I've seen many videos, but yours is truly the most informative and straight. Thanks again; will be watching.