🔥 LawnStar Liquid Iron 🔥 For that double dark green turf

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for watching!! If you enjoyed this video, please give it a Thumbs Up 👍, SUBSCRIBE, and ring the bell to be notified of new content I post! You can purchase LawnStar Liquid Iron here: amzn.to/2LESlc7

[@pameladorisnina6164]

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[@bobwilson3435]

Thanks man 👨

[@TheNeighborDominator]

That is the best iron I've ever used! Great vid

[@noladude5046]

Hands down the best lawn I’ve ever seen!💯

[@TheLawngineer]

Thank you!!! I really appreciate it!

[@bobwilson3435]

Hi, Bob Wilson from Charlotte NC I have question for you how often do you have to put iron on your lawn?

[@TheLawngineer]

Would depend on your soil test to determine if you absolutely need it (to prevent iron chlorosis). My Iron levels are OK, so I only do this like once or twice a year to give the lawn that extra pop when having guests over or a special event. That extra color pop doesn’t last long.

[@SteveXII]

This is exactly what my lawn looks like thanks! Going to give it a go

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for watching!!

[@dav1979brar]

VERY VERY DETAILED VODEO... ENJOYED EVERY SECOND ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍

[@TheLawngineer]

Thank you so much!!!

[@jaestrong1681]

Great info, great video thanks!

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for watching!

[@numberoneJATT]

what spray nozzle is that? massive spray !

[@TheLawngineer]

@@numberoneJATT this was the stock fan tipped nozzle from the Petra Tools sprayer (HD4000).

[@dupang809]

lawn looking great. Deep deep green. do you have to water in after applying?

[@TheLawngineer]

No! This is a foliar application... meaning it is taken up through the leaf blade.

[@Moondoggy1941]

Funny my soil test looks just like yours, but only my Phosphorus levels are different, mine are high.

[@MrDennis1152]

I use old pallets for fire wood, the next time I have a big magnet to pick out the nails then I put those burnt nails in the ground, stab them in and boom iron! Grass is always lush green and gets rid of those nails win win

[@TheLawngineer]

This is awesome!

[@shion_lwn]

your lawn is soooo beautiful!! and I love your sprayer nozzle!!!

[@TheLawngineer]

Thank you!

[@berniemackowiak6411]

I just received a bottle of liquid lron, from lawnstar. And believe me I watched several videos about using liquid iron, and I made sure I picked the one that had chelated on it. But I was sent a bottle that doesn't say chelated on it. So I'm sending it back, and will try a different manufacturer

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@show2ime]

Go to your local site one. They have 2.5 gallon jugs of chealated iron for 30.00. they also sell a micro mix witrh iron for the same price

[@josephmenditto9590]

I had this issue too but I belt it's just a name change. It's apparently still Chelated Iron, but they just call it Liquid Iron now.

[@davidgonzales-ec8bo]

Beautiful

[@TheLawngineer]

Thank you!

[@MDEEZY19]

I just bought fertilome. I have a backpack sprayer but don't know how to mix the liquid iron. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@TheLawngineer]

Check the label. I looked up fertilome and found their iron product… not sure if it’s the same as what you have, but it was saying to dilute 1-pint with an equal amount (1-pint) of water, then add to a sufficient amount of water to cover 500SF. That “sufficient amount of water” is based on your walking speed and how much your sprayer puts out.

[@MDEEZY19]

@@TheLawngineer thanks so much brother! That really helps narrow things down.

[@flip110119]

I’m new to serious lawn care, very informative video!! Thanks for sharing. Do they make a liquid iron product that won’t stain the sidewalks or driveway?

[@TheLawngineer]

Iron stains concrete... you can try the granular (ironite), but make sure you blow it or sweep it off completely... anything left will stain once water hits it.

[@thefpvlife7785]

I looked up the word lawngineer and it says perfection for grass. I enjoy this you earned a new Sub.

[@TheLawngineer]

Awesome! Thanks for subscribing!

[@tashrayt4398]

Does the iron need to be watered in from irrigation or rain?

[@TheLawngineer]

If you have an iron deficiency in the soil (based on soil test), then you'll water it in. If you are looking for a color response (deeper green color), then you'll get the best results doing a foliar application where you spray with a fine fan-tipped nozzle and allow the spray to rest on the grass blades (no need to water in).

[@tompkinslawns2962]

Looks great! Definitely got me inspired to get some more iron in my program next year!

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for watching!!

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

2 yrs later did u

[@hendrymuljadi739]

I like this product as well. But I was not aware by adding surfactant part. How long did you wait to mow after applying this product?

[@TheLawngineer]

2-3 days is sufficient!

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

Good stuff 👍

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks!

[@michaelcarney2553]

Thanks for clarifying. My first time using so I just wanted to make sure I apply correctly. And no, I’m not from NJ.

[@kbgking7921]

Have you experienced it separating? Last 2 jugs had this problem, lots of clumps in the bottom. It does do a nice job.

[@TheLawngineer]

I have one bottle that has separated. I’ve also heard this happen to others. Lawn Star will send a new bottle out of you contact them.

[@pierreburgess]

Great job. I'm definitely subscribing!

[@TheLawngineer]

Thank you!!!

[@brettwilletts]

Great video, you have a new subscriber! How often can you apply iron to your lawn? You say it only last 2 weeks, so does that mean you only do it for special occasions or can you apply it again to keep it looks great.👍

[@TheLawngineer]

Thank you and welcome to the channel! So for pure liquid iron like this, I’ll usually save for those special occasions. But some of the fertilizers I use also have a small percentage of iron as well. Too much iron can turn the lawn black or grey.

[@brettwilletts]

@@TheLawngineer thanks for the speedy reply, I am new to lawn care as you might tell. Can I ask how much iron is in the other products you use and how often do you feed with a general maintenance feed and how often with a higher nitrogen feed. All the best from across the pond 🇬🇧 👍

[@TheLawngineer]

@@brettwilletts so I put down a granular product recently that had 3% iron in it. Typically, I’ll apply fertilizer in the spring, then a slow release product in the summer, then again in the fall. And I’ll sprinkle in a few apps like this one in between.

[@debalenalang09]

You said it lasts a few weeks, so maybe two to 3 weeks? I'm expecting guests this week and applied this 7/15. not sure if it's just me , but I do see the dark green fading

[@TheLawngineer]

Yeah, it’s not long, but if you need more, give it another boost! Just be careful if applying in the heat, the heat has a tendency to reduce the plant’s ability to take up the iron.

[@PunishersAngel]

Can I use this in the fall?

[@TheLawngineer]

Yes

[@michaelalphonso1257]

Would you please send me info on sprayer, liquid iron and fertilizer that you use.

[@TheLawngineer]

LawnStar Liquid Iron: amzn.to/2LESlc7 Petra HD 4000 Battery Backpack Sprayer: petratools.com/?ref=TheLawngineer Use Coupon Code “Lawngineer10” to save 10%!

[@chadmooreofficial]

Great video. I applied this to my lawn yesterday -- 8oz to 2 gallons of water per 1000 sq ft. It rained pretty good right after the application. It's just about 24 hours later, and I haven't seen any difference. Will it take more time or more liquid iron?

[@TheLawngineer]

I have found better results if the product can sit on the grass blades.

[@chadmooreofficial]

@@TheLawngineer I will try that next time. By the way, I noticed that my container does not have chelated printed on the label even though the labels are otherwise identical. I bought mine last year on Amazon. Did Lawn Star make a non chelated liquid iron? I'd ask them but can't find a customer service contact.

[@TheLawngineer]

@@chadmooreofficial I’m not sure.

[@garrywashington6495]

When can you start watering again after applying this??

[@TheLawngineer]

If you are doing a foliar application, I’d let the iron sit on the grass blades for a day before watering. Now, the grass blades will appear dark from the iron sitting on the blades, but that will push out over a few days as the grass grows. After 1 or 2 mows, you’ll be rewarded with that really dark green turf!

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

how do u know if ur putting on ur left sock or right sock correctly

[@TheLawngineer]

The logos on the socks

[@jerryduron2409]

What kind of spray tip are you using? I have the Milwaukee 4 gallon sprayer and it has great presser but the spray tip kinda sucks, the fan on the tip your using looks much better.

[@TheLawngineer]

In this video, I used the stock tip that came with the Petra sprayer. But I have since upgraded to the TeeJet tips. You can check that out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXq2hHp7m7-DeNU

[@chrisharper8891]

Great video .

[@TheLawngineer]

Thank you!

[@robertreynolds564]

Great information! Quick question please. Did the cheleated liquid iron product stain the tank of your backpack sprayer and if so, how did you clean the tank after application? Thanks!

[@TheLawngineer]

Tank is all good. I did wash it out immediately after finishing this application. Just used water.

[@robertreynolds564]

@@TheLawngineer Thanks!

[@karennichelson2525]

Beautiful 😍

[@TheLawngineer]

Thank you!

[@karennichelson2525]

Thanks for the tips on getting that dark green lawn for👌..

[@kerrytom4731]

Only last few weeks. What else can be apply to maintain longer duration for deep blue green appearance? Few weeks is a waste of money considering using LawnStar Liquid Iron. I would forsake using it if only last few weeks max. I'd rather concentrate on the soil and then nutrients for the lawn. A vibrant healthy lawn is more important than the deep blue green in my opinion.

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for watching! This is a great question! So in this video, I’m using the iron as a foliar application. So it’s a quick visual response. The turf is healthy and the soil is good without it. This is one of those applications that I use around holidays or special events that really make the turf pop and stand out. You are 100% correct that focusing on the soil is needed to sustain a healthy lawn long term. But iron is an important nutrient and I talk about chlorosis in the video to address this and speak about the importance of iron. Slow release, organic fertilizers like Milorganite, chicken manure, as well as fertilizers of vegetable or animal origin like feather meal, bone meal, cocoa shell meal, are great slow release products that will feed the lawn over time. There are many products on the market that offer these and they are a great alternative to the synthetic products. There are also products that contain micro nutrients like iron, calcium, zinc, etc... most of these micronutrients aid in color response among other things. Additionally carbon based products like humic acid will help chelate the nutrients that are already in the soil making them available for plant uptake. But probably the most important thing will be the pH of your soil. There is a sweet spot between 6 and 7 that you want to be within. If you are too acidic or too alkaline, there may be some nutrients that exist in the soil, but won’t be available to the plant because of the acidic or alkaline nature of the soil. So correcting the soil with Lime (to raise pH) or sulfur (to lower pH) are industry standard practices to addressing pH. One last thing... on my channel, I stress the importance of a soil test. A lot of people throw down products without knowing what they already have in the soil. You want to understand what is in the soil and what is available to the plant. Then add the products you are deficient on. I think spending the $15-$30 on a soil test (depending where you go) is only going to save you money down the road since it’s going to help you optimize your fertilizer program. Thank you for your comment and question! I really appreciate the feedback. If you have any other questions, let me know!

[@michaelcarney2553]

Aren’t you heavy mixing 32 ounces to a four gallon tank? Product label says to mix at a rate of 2 ounces per gallon.

[@TheLawngineer]

So there are two rate ranges for turf applications on the label for this product. One rate range is for iron deficient lawns which is 8 to 16 oz per 1,000 SF and the other rate range is for maintenance which is 1.5 to 3 oz per 1,000 SF. I should have clarified that my iron levels were low based on a soil test I did earlier during the season. I did another test about a month after this application and iron levels were in the optimum range.

[@sj7601]

Does this need to be watered in at all after it dries on the grass? There is no rain in the forecast for at least a week and high temps are in the 40s/50s. I'm always confused on whether liquid apps (like fertilizer and iron) need watered in after drying -- is watering more for when the weather is warmer so that the product does not burn the grass?

[@TheLawngineer]

In this video, I actually went a bit heavy (against label instructions) and poured all 32 oz of product in a 4-gallon sprayer. Sprayed and did not water it in. I was fine. I believe the label states to mix at a rate of 2oz per gallon of water… so in a 4-gallon sprayer, I should have only put 8 oz of product. LawnStar stated to me that they set the instructions at 2oz per gallon to make sure people don’t burn their lawn. I don’t think the temperature would impact it much, although I’m not 100% certain.

[@15DurangoRT]

8 oz per thousand square feet? At that rate it can become very expensive!

[@edgargiles3246]

Can I use water hose ?

[@TheLawngineer]

Do you mean a hose end sprayer?

[@andysanchez6726]

Any idea if ok to spray in 100+ temps?

[@TheLawngineer]

I would not recommend.

[@jrleyva23]

What are the little green “ball shrubs” that line the sidewalk to your front door?

[@TheLawngineer]

Those are tiny box woods

[@jrleyva23]

@@TheLawngineer do you know what their mature size is?

[@TheLawngineer]

@@jrleyva23 we bought them when they were very tiny at Home Depot about 3-4 years ago. They have probably tripled in size since then. English Boxwood more specifically. They range between 2 to 8 feet tall from what I googled. But they are easy to trim and maintain at shorter heights. Great for creating a small little hedge too!

[@SunnyBermuda]

🌞Top notch video!! 🌞

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks Man! Really appreciate it!

[@michaelcarney2553]

Your label reads differently than mine then. My Lawnstar Chelated Liquid Iron label instructs to apply 4 to 8 oz/1000 sq ft for iron deficiency; 1.5 to 3 oz for maintenance. Both situations instruct to mix at the rate of 2 oz per gallon.

[@TheLawngineer]

I’m trying to get this sorted out with LawnStar. Hope to hear back soon. I knew a Mike Carney in high school... you from Jersey by any chance? Hamilton Square?

[@TheLawngineer]

So I just heard back from LawnStar and here is what they said: “So yes - we do recommend you mix at a rate of 2oz per gallon of water. If you’re applying 8oz we do recommend 4 gallons of water. This is for us to be sure that no one will accidentally burn their lawn by applying too much iron with too little water. However, I know many people mix a higher rate of liquid iron to water and they are fine - but our official recommendation is still 2oz per gallon.” So I did get a little heavy handed with things in this application. Thanks for pointing this out. If I do another video on Iron, I’ll make sure this is corrected.

[@Losbitiboys4441]

I have a question after you do the liquid iron do you need to water your lawn

[@TheLawngineer]

Depends on your application and purpose. If you wanted a color response and did a foliar application... then no. If your soil is deficient in iron and you are trying to do a soil application, then yes.

[@Losbitiboys4441]

@@TheLawngineer i just wanna get a green lawn like yours i use milorganite and a month ago ironite in pellets but didnt swe no diffrent i mean a little green but i bought the liquid iron and thats why i asked if after using it i have to water it

[@phoenixjaphoenixja12]

How long after spray should we wait before watering?

[@TheLawngineer]

Depends on what you are trying to accomplish. You can use this product for soil applications and foliar applications. If you want the product to get to the soil, water in immediately. If you are trying to get a quick green up through a foliar application, let it sit on the leaf blade.

[@Gokywildcats11]

How often do you treat with liquid iron

[@TheLawngineer]

I will do a foliar application around a holiday, or when I’m hosting a get together. If you have iron deficiency, you can tell through a soil test or if the grass blades start to yellow as described in the video. Application frequency would differ based on your fert schedule and soil pH, so I can’t really give you a straight forward answer on how often to apply for your situation. I would say to perform a base line soil test, treat the lawn and follow up a few months later with another test to see how things improved.

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

Ordered it but everyone is saying put down 9oz per gallon of water

[@TheLawngineer]

2 years ago I reached out to LawnStar about the application rate and received the following answer: “we do recommend you mix at a rate of 2oz per gallon of water. If you’re applying 8oz we do recommend 4 gallons of water. This is for us to be sure that no one will accidentally burn their lawn by applying too much iron with too little water. However, I know many people mix a higher rate of liquid iron to water and they are fine - but our official recommendation is still 2oz per gallon.”

[@greedi13]

What tip is that on the sprayer?

[@TheLawngineer]

I used the stock fan tipped nozzle for this. More recently, I upgraded to TeeJet tips.

[@PierreVonStaines]

A drop of white/distilled vinegar and a wire brush to get rid of those iron stains off your driveway. 👍

[@TheLawngineer]

Nice! Thanks for the tip.

[@PierreVonStaines]

@@TheLawngineer No problem, for the stubborn stains just leave the vinegar to sit on the stain for about 30 seconds before scrubbing. Those rusty marks will be gone in no time!

[@robertsteele8838]

Can you spray it on Saint Augustine

[@TheLawngineer]

Yes! Just make sure you follow label instructions.

[@slonon6410]

What happens if it doesn't get water in for a week or so? you know life gets in the way and the rain doesn't come kind of scenario .

[@TheLawngineer]

You should be OK. For foliar applications you want it to sit on the leaf blade anyway.

[@Gokywildcats11]

Why did you mix both

[@TheLawngineer]

I added surfactant to help the iron stick to the grass blades. It prevents the beading up of water droplets and gives you a smoother, more uniform coverage over the grass blades.

[@shakenbake11]

Water in or no?

[@TheLawngineer]

You don’t need to

[@shakenbake11]

@@TheLawngineer thanks for the response! This is absorbed through the leaves, right?

[@Rolltide3000]

I just grabbed some of this iron. I was planning to spray right before Thanksgiving. Are there certain times of year that are better to put iron down than others?

[@TheLawngineer]

I’ve heard ideal temps are between 40 and 80 degrees. I’ve also heard any time of year is OK, just be careful spraying on new grass, in higher temps, and avoid stepping over frozen grass. Personally, I would wait until spring at this point (assuming you are cool season grass).

[@Rolltide3000]

@@TheLawngineer Yep cool season. I have 15% Mazama and 85% Tall Fescue in North Atlanta and the next 15 days looks great as far as the weather goes.

[@TheLawngineer]

@@Rolltide3000 Probably much warmer down there! You should be all good!

[@gumecindotobias2391]

Can I use the Ortho dial hose sprayer with this product

[@TheLawngineer]

I would not recommend it. I like to get an even application with Iron using a pump or backpack sprayer. If it’s uneven, you might see color variations. Also, using a hose end sprayer around concrete will likely stain since it’s hard to control the spray pattern.

[@gumecindotobias2391]

@@TheLawngineer thank you

[@jrc9500]

Your yard appears to be much larger than the 1000 ft2 you said you were spraying. Is it?

[@TheLawngineer]

The rate I used was 8oz per 1,000 SF. The bottle is 32 oz. So I used the entire bottle to cover 4,000 SF.

[@ebayashes857]

The bottle says 2oz per gallon. I called them and they said no more then 2 oz So you covered 1000sq ft with 4 gallons of water?

[@TheLawngineer]

Here is the reply I got from LawnStar: “Hey there! So yes - we do recommend you mix at a rate of 2oz per gallon of water. If you’re applying 8oz we do recommend 4 gallons of water. This is for us to be sure that no one will accidentally burn their lawn by applying too much iron with too little water. However, I know many people mix a higher rate of liquid iron to water and they are fine - but our official recommendation is still 2oz per gallon.”

[@ebayashes857]

@@TheLawngineer thanks for reply. So you did 8oz per gallon. But only covered 1000sq ft? I have 5000sq ft. I want to do 4oz. So how many gallons would I need to multiply by 4oz?

[@TheLawngineer]

@@ebayashes857 I didn’t realize I made a mistake until after I published this video and someone else made a similar comment... I used the entire bottle (32 oz) in 4 gallons of water and covered 4,000 SF.

[@ebayashes857]

Ah. That makes sense then. So I need 5 gallons x 4oz so total 20oz with 5 gallon water

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

Did not work for me

[@filipinophreak]

New sub

[@TheLawngineer]

Thank you!!! I really appreciate it!!

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

8 Oz per k whow

[@corey26wells]

I have 15000 square feet that would be way to much product to purchase

[@TheLawngineer]

1,500 or 15,000?

[@tracyb3198]

These people must be adding stuff to it and not saying anything because I used this and the results aren’t anywhere near what these people are promoting

[@americantroy77]

If your ph is over 7.0 iron will have very little effect

[@hankstrickland5011]

Epsomsalt

[@hankstrickland5011]

Balance the soil

[@jeremycopeland281]

There are other factors that inhibit or make it thrive. But I hear ya, I wonder the same

[@tdz69]

I just did an application and I’m not seeing results in the front yard but seeing change in the back. I’m guessing my soil pH is off and I’ll have to test and correct it. From what I have read, if your soil pH is not in range, iron won’t work well. As won’t other things.

[@kenanderson1240]

Ya! Lets wear gloves to protect your skin! As you mix the spray tank bare handed. Ken Anderson

[@TheLawngineer]

Yeah!! I should have known better

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

Feature 6 0 0 better

[@TheLawngineer]

I have feature. It’s good. Different kind of product though since it contains Nitrogen.

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

@@TheLawngineer what's the best

[@TheLawngineer]

@@CCCC-tq8yo between the 2, Feature in my opinion. Cost is super low per application too.

[@tracyb3198]

This is so irritating if you’re going to show the product show everything on one video

[@TheLawngineer]

Sorry to disappoint 🤷‍♂️. Thought it was a rather complete video.

[@RoseGold55]

Used this product on my lawn .. Did absolutely Nothing !! Applied to my lawn day 1 on a sunny day & watered, waited.. nothing .. Applied again on day 4 on a day that it was raining, waited .. Nothing .. Lawn still looks the same, no green at all ..

[@TheLawngineer]

Sorry this happened. But thanks for sharing your experience with us. What grass type do you have?

[@RoseGold55]

@@TheLawngineer My lawn is very dry & the soil is almost like clay ! I have a lot of crab grass ..

[@380stroker]

​@RoseGold55 LOL, the reason it didn't work is because you watered it in right after. You're supposed to let the product dry on the grass for at least a few hours, like 6 hours or more so the grass blades can absorb it. Do it again and this time don't water it in man. C'mon now. Apply the product after 5pm when it's cooler and water the next morning like at 5am. Lastly, use a surfactant (dawn dish soap or baby shampoo ect...) with the liquid iron so the waxy substance on grass blades don't repel the product. Do not apply if it's raining. You want the product to dry on the grass blades.

[@RoseGold55]

@@380stroker Thanks ! I will try again.

[@380stroker]

@@RoseGold55 Try using 4oz per gallon.

[@tracyb3198]

Save your money. It doesn’t work

[@TheLawngineer]

Thanks for sharing

[@damienolivares2657]

First lol

[@TheLawngineer]

Yes!!! 🤣