How to transition back from a Rye Grass over seed to a Tiftuf Bermuda / Couch lawn part 2

[@simonn4964]

Again, another quality instructional presentation for “lawnies” and budding lawn lovers to watch, learn & most of all enjoy. Not a hint of golf greens, expensive equipment loaned, or extravagant maintenance schedules that the average punter would never maintain! Basic, straight forward information that is accurate, cost effective & trusted ……. Well Done 👍

[@theaussielawn]

Thanks mate appreciate it, But there will be occasions that I'll be using more expensive , hire , golf course equipment too

[@simonn4964]

Yeh I appreciate that you are catering for all types of viewers …… Have to say unlike other lawn channels you keep the lawn maintenance message pretty simple and basic. People appreciate that & then think “I can do that” & try to have a crack. You have steadily built up your subscribers on interesting material & helping others by showing them what to do …… keep up the good work 👍

[@theaussielawn]

@@simonn4964 thanks mate, I always try to dumb it down so it’s easy for everybody to get their head around , so it’s good feedback to hear it’s working as intended 😎

[@Griggsy2529]

The sound of that victa 2 stroke is the sound of renovation season 😂

[@n80sr5]

So true!!! I’m on the lookout for one. But it’s like hens teeth!!!🤣

[@Griggsy2529]

U can’t beat em so much grunt and can’t knock ‘em out, would dead set scalp concrete 😂

[@n80sr5]

@@Griggsy2529 🤣

[@theaussielawn]

It's fast becoming a thing of the past now (2 stroke) , But I plan on keeping this mower for ever.

[@Griggsy2529]

@@theaussielawn so much grunt u can’t kill em my old boy still refuses to move to a 4 stroke!

[@vanawesome]

Oh man, that sand was a surprise. Tons of pebbles in there. I had a similar experience on my back yard when i ordered from home depot. first time i ordered from them, stuff was great, 2nd time, it was a nightmare. Thanks again for these vids. exactly what i need to see.

[@theaussielawn]

It was very frustrating but at the same time I made for a good "what not to do when top dressing video" lo,

[@paulthomas3782]

Great job Brenton, Just finished renovating my Sir Walter 3 days ago, cut a bit shorter than you did on Ben's but seems to be coming back no problems at all. Cheers and thanks for the tips.

[@theaussielawn]

Most welcome mate, Glad to hear it

[@wtfmimshag]

Scarifying buffalo always a bit exciting. It gives up a lot of material when you get it right!

[@theaussielawn]

It really does hey 😎

[@antonyv8171]

Damn - Ben probs washing showing it on camera but he must have been absolutely pissed seeing all those tiny stones. I experienced that when I ordered a tonne of washed river sand for my buffalo last year. Learnt to never order without inspecting ever again. Lucky I cut with a rotary… cutting with a cylinder might be a bit scary with all those stones.. Also, after watching your buffalo videos Brenton, I’ve learnt there is absolutely no need to top soil buffalo unless you have levelling issues. It just need a low cut every spring and all the goodies thrown down and watered in ✅

[@theaussielawn]

Yeah it was a good lesson in what not to do when ordering top dressing 😂 The couch will grow through the little stones and at 12mm he shouldn’t experience any issues.

[@reibanga1]

That sand is wild, I'm in the same area double washed beach sand is what I use never had an issue 😮

[@theaussielawn]

I reckon it woulda been a better option too

[@calebevans8437]

I was gonna say i hope he buys you a beer to keep you hydrated 😂🍻

[@theaussielawn]

Haha we did enjoy a drink or two after yes 😎

[@richardportelli1983]

Love your work mate, for sure already been a very dry year. Always challenges to be faced to have a perfect lawn.

[@theaussielawn]

Absolutely! It sure is a labour of love haha

[@Luke87Smith]

I love two-stroke

[@theaussielawn]

Same here Luke,

[@alexsallery]

The ole pea gravel top dress

[@theaussielawn]

Hahah it was less than ideal 😬

[@SaGrassman]

Gee that will do the buff a world of good 👍🏻 Annoys the shit outa me when people say you can’t detach buff, just got to be more cautious.

[@theaussielawn]

Yeah the buff will love that little spring wakeup call. haha 😂

[@kingslayer2]

That's got to be the shortest cutting rotary in Australia

[@theaussielawn]

Yea and it slices through like butter too 😎

[@WOODZY_]

Quality 👌

[@theaussielawn]

Thanks mate, Have a great weekend in paradise !

[@markkearns6231]

Victa 2 strokes loving the action! Can't stall them even if you try. Does your victa mustang high arch rear catcher mower have the best grass catching performance of a push mower you have used?

[@theaussielawn]

YES with out question, It would suck up a concrete driveway given the opportunity, No mower even comes close not even my HONDA! Unfortunately Victa lost its way and is no longer the great brand it once was in my opinion

[@paulgoodyer709]

Love the vids Brenton! Can the same rye be done for Kik? I have a 10mm Kik lawn in Syd Nth west that has a dark corner patch that goes dead each winter.. I was looking at adding some rye to the corner only in winter but not sure if it’s the same process?

[@theaussielawn]

Yeah it's the same process Paul, But you would use a different chemical to kill off the rye when the time comes.

[@paulgoodyer709]

@@theaussielawn thanks mate!

[@hokben2go]

awesome video mates, how much the cost of doing job like this?

[@HarryCrackz]

Hey Brenton, random question for you. Any tips for overseeding a ryegrass lawn WITH couch/bermuda seed? Should I kill the rye off asap or just keep it short while the couch seed is establishing? I should mention that the intention with this is to transition the lawn to couch long term

[@theaussielawn]

Yeah it would be best to kill off the rye first. Especially an established rye lawn . The rye contains endophytes that will hinder the germination and establishment of young couch seed

[@HarryCrackz]

​@@theaussielawnthanks mate!

[@restoblastrestoblast154]

Hi Brentton, how would a verti reel compare to what the sb46 does mate, im thinking of building 1.

[@theaussielawn]

If your satisfied with only going down to ground level it will do a similar job just less aggressive . My 46 is set up to penetrate down to approximately 1” into the soil profile when required.

[@restoblastrestoblast154]

@@theaussielawn thanks mate. 😊

[@peter9762]

What soil wetter do you recommend Brenton, is it the plant doctor one or is there one that does a better job?

[@kaneharry5966]

ICL gets a really good wrap, yet to try it though

[@peter9762]

​@@kaneharry5966I've heard their products are really good. I was hoping to find one that produces good results with once a season applications. Currently using the plant doctor nature's soil wetter but I'm inclined to think as Brenton has mentioned that to get the best results out of it, it needs to be applied more regularly than that.

[@theaussielawn]

The Plant Doctor product is a non petrochemical product where as most others are. It isn't as strong as some but for regular maintenance applications it works just fine.

[@markknight4537]

Any idea what model that victa is??

[@theaussielawn]

Sure do Mark, Its a 1991 Victa Mustang 20 it also has the key start system but the battery is long dead and gone now. I'll never part with this mower.

[@vk2him]

Great vid, which soil wetter did you use?

[@theaussielawn]

It’s a new one I’m trialling it’s not out yet.

[@vk2him]

Secret sauce!!! @@theaussielawn

[@n80sr5]

Ohhh noooo!!! Not the buffalo 😂😂😂😂🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@theaussielawn]

haha Can be done 100% safely when done right. In some cases you can go much harder like some of my older videos

[@n80sr5]

@@theaussielawn true! I only knew once I watched your old videos of hammering the buffalo. But I think as Ben said @lawntips it’s strictly a Brent thing 😝😂

[@velcroman11]

Cutting the buffalo. A great demon of power petrol vs. battery. Petrol wins.

[@theaussielawn]

Yeah I prefer petrol mowers for what I do with them.

[@jeffsmith5960]

MOIST

[@peter9762]

What soil wetter do you recommend Brenton, is it the plant doctor one or is there one that does a better job?

[@theaussielawn]

Hi mate, In the vid I'm trialling a new brand not yet on the market. I do use the plant dr soil wetter but it works better with regular applications.

[@peter9762]

Thanks for the tip mate.