Top 5 Spring Lawn Tips 2024!!

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

00:00 - Intro 00:12 - Prepare Equipment Sharpen Your Own Mower Blades - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6G5o4Z9mqmpr6Msi=i2WB4-qkgJFoG7xv 00:52 - Assessment and Cleanup 01:39 - Soil Testing RxSoil Kit I Use - ryanknorrlawncare.com/product/rx-soil-nutrient-analysis-kit/ How To Soil Test - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYu0YqugadVsb5o 02:48 - Pre-Emergent Pre-Emergent Video Guide - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2bVk4qwlLljfJY Granular Pre-Emergent Option 1 - amzn.to/3VAFFVw Granular Pre-Emergent Option 2 - amzn.to/3J0bPC7 Sprayable Pre-Emergent - amzn.to/3TZh3V9 03:44 - Seeding and Overseeding ELITE GRASS SEED - ryanknorrlawncare.com/product-category/grass-seed/ Full Lawn Renovation Guide - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpaZqJJ_ipqslbc Spring Seeding Guide - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZKXdYWtaN53etk Spring Overseeding Guide - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYKYY2qBoaurh6M POST Emergent Spraying For Crabgrass - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJnTiYJ9qZiIbcU Spray Crabgrass - amzn.to/41BIll8 Weed Control While Seeding - amzn.to/49ksZ8t Starter Fertilizer With Tenacity - amzn.to/43JowLf The Ultimate Guide To Cool Season Lawns - ryanknorrlawncare.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-cool-season-lawns/ The Ultimate Guide To Cool Season Lawn Renovation and Overseeding - ryanknorrlawncare.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-cool-season-lawn-renovation-and-overseeding/ Ryan Knorr Lawn Care is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other affiliate programs. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@lisaaustin3046]

So I’ve been doing a perennial rye overseed for the last three years and was thinking of adding Kentucky blue grass. I see you have a mixture. I like the idea that the Kentucky can spread to balding spots whereas rye does not. Can you comment. Then I’ll get your mix but want to make sure first. Thank you.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

@@lisaaustin3046 It's not a very easy process to overseed bluegrass into another grass type because it's so slow to get going and establish. So you would have to thin out the lawn a lot and even then rye is pretty aggressive to tiller so it will get thick again quickly.

[@lisaaustin3046]

Thank you Ryan. I’ll stick to rye. Both my neighbor and I love it.

[@bernicehoggsfav]

My favorite time of year... Lawn videos from Ryan!

[@emanemanresuresu]

You mean, recycled material from Ryan. OK, ok, tbf there is some footage even from the new property.

[@icaughtyoubasstard4877]

I'm in the suburbs of Illinois. I already mowed my lawn about 8 times already and was the greenest in the area. I get complements about my lawn & how green it gets so early in spring. All of the lawns were still yellow while mine was green and mowed several of times. It's all about maintaining your lawn. I never worry about soil tests and fertilizing really early in spring. Mine is alway the greenest in early spring and I am very proud about it.

[@coopdeloop88]

Aerated and overseeded my Des Moines 1/2 zoysia 1/2 KTB lawn last week. It’s snowing now. Fingers crossed it all works out lol😂

[@raylegend808]

I applied lesco 0-0-7 on march 12 during a warm up in the northeast then we got back to colder temps since then, now its supposed to warm up next week starting Monday thru the week in the 60s. I hope my pre emergent will be effective keep my fingers crossed 🤞 😂

[@adamc1706]

As long as it was watered in and applied evenly at the right rate you’ll be good! Some people do quarterly split apps for a little bit more coverage but either way should work! You’ll find some pre emergents AI are more effective for different types of weeds.

[@NB-fi7mo]

If I already put fertilizer down for spring, when should i do a soil test? Thanks

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

At least 6 weeks later

[@marcaustin]

I got the soil kit you had the coupon on. Like the service. My PH came back low as well and i've been researching adding lime but is seems like it takes a 'crap load' of it to raise the ph. Would appreciate you touching on this in a vid. Should i try to put it ALL down at once or space it out. tks

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

It would have to be done in stages like 2 apps a year. It will definitely not be an instant change

[@skinzawn]

Help please anyone , i live in CT and have hundreds of maple seedlings growing from all the helicopters that fell after i did fall cleanup. How do i get rid of them ? They are growing everywhere. Thanks in advance

[@jfarm_1311]

And in spring mow,mow mow

[@robertcarbone3297]

Thanks Ryan welcome back

[@dekethefreak5284]

I have bare patches but crabgrass beginning to grow as well. You had mentioned not applying pre emergent and doing seeding. How would I go about this issue? thanks for the video!

[@suryatej]

I had my sod installed late fall 2023. I haven't cut my grass yet as it was almost winter. Now, this year what kind of fertilizer should I use early spring? Should I go with Scotts Step 1 (28-0-7) or Scotts Turf Builder Starter Fertilizer (24-25-4)?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

I would probably do the starter for this first app so you cover your bases with all the macronutrients. If possible before that you could do a soil test to see exactly what is low but otherwise, one app of starter is fine to begin. I have the test kits on my website. 👍

[@suryatej]

@@ryanknorrlawncare One last question...Should I mow the lawn before applying the starter fertilizer or can I apply is as is? I never mowed the lawn since it was applied last Fall.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

@@suryatej I would probably do a clean up mow and then apply

[@BrianZias]

Tenacity first, then over seeding? (And confirming tenacity is actually okay if going to over seed)

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Correct. The starter fertilizer I linked also has the active ingredient in it so it can be applied with seed

[@watsonrk1]

Been using Tenacity for years on Fescue, no issues. At higher rates, you might see a little yellowing and near the spots you treat, if spot spraying. Great stuff, not cheap!

[@BrianZias]

@@ryanknorrlawncare Thanks I have a persistent clover patch that’s cramping my style ! This year trying tenacity first time.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

@@BrianZias It's not great on clover so be looking for something with triclopyr for better control

[@BrianZias]

@@ryanknorrlawncare Roger that. thank you for all the great videos

[@BMwBears2005]

My guy!

[@ihunttreestands]

Please explain why not to spray tenacity then overseed? Thanks

[@mudwiser1391]

🎵🎵It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year.🎵🎵 Some great tips Ryan.

[@marierin2481]

Excited to do a full lawn reno with microclover and your elite TTF seed once the snow melts here in CO

[@Snausages32]

I checked my lawn's pH level, and there was no H

[@rickysikka7090]

Can you add a slow release fertilizer such as Andersons 24-0-11 with your pre emergent application?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

If you would like. I usually don't like fertilizing as early as the pre emergent needs to go down so it doesn't push too much top growth when spring flush really hits and it's growing like crazy anyway

[@rickysikka7090]

@@ryanknorrlawncare this would be the second pre emergent application. I applied mid March while soil temps approached 50-55, however temps dropped shortly after. Was thinking of re applying end of April with the Andersons 24-0-11. When would you apply a slow release nitrogen fertilizer?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

@@rickysikka7090 after the spring flush of heavy growth is over so for me and my location that's usually mid may ish

[@rickysikka7090]

@@ryanknorrlawncare Thanks Ryan! Love your channel!

[@WeatherNut27]

Nice quick tips. I sent my soil to local agriculture station here in CT and it came saying my phosphorus is high, My potassium is low.. My pH is 7.4. So no Lime for me and a 32-0-4 fert is what I used from Dimensions crabgrass preventer bag

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Definitely ammonium sulfate for the N source going forward

[@hckyenginr9]

Thanks Ryan! My lawn was established very poorly last summer. Contractor put down some random seed and put an obnoxious amount of hay. It came in ok but I definitely need another over seed as I did in the fall. Is it too early to do it now, in Vermont? We are hitting 60’s consistently now and 40’s at night. Thanks again!

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

You'll need low 70s for highs and somewhere around 50s for lows

[@519CanadianBacon]

No lawn rolling coverage..

[@brady6721]

Hey Ryan! Can you put down pre-emergent and fertilizer down at that same time? Thanks for the help!

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Unless you haven't really done any fert on the lawn before, things should already be growing really well early spring when the pre-emergent needs to go down so I don't like fertilizing at that timeframe if possible

[@schmitty69]

Partial shade, partial sun, living near you in central Iowa! Moderate traffic in the front and back yard with a lab puppy who likes to play frisbee. What grass breed would be your top choice?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

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[@Victory_Venture.]

I used scotts triple action weed control and realized i had to wait 4 months before seeding…. Did i mess up big time :/. I live in long island

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Yeah that has crabgrass preventer in it so you'll have to do fall seeding

[@grantfahey4439]

If i'm going to put down leveling sand AND do an over seed, which should come first?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Overseed last because you might bury the seed. Make sure to keep water consistent with sand because it dries out fast

[@BrendanSchaub.Official]

Before I even think of mowing, I took samples of my lawn and soil and sent it to the labs for assement.

[@b286guy]

3 inches of snow in forecast this Wednesday (4/3) in my area (nw Chicago burbs) 🙁

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Fun!

[@Mexi99]

can't find the video of your post emergent. I just laid down my pre emergent few days ago hoping its not to late. weather has been crazy.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

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[@aaron57422]

Would you be able to apply a series of preemergents if you were trying to spring seed? Like applying tenacity when you seed, and in three to four weeks applying something longer lasting to take care of the rest of the season?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

No the new grass would need more time of establishment before a traditional pre-emergent because they can be hard on roots

[@johnkeith2767]

Ryan what do you suggest for wild violets? I seem to get these nasty things every year in my lawn.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

This is what I would use - amzn.to/4alOvej (affiliate link)

[@benjaminlewiscpt]

I live in northern CA, I have some crazy mix of grasses in my lawn. Zoysia, Bermuda, fescue. We’re getting days in the upper 70’s I’m plagued by little tiny mud piles being pushed up in my lawn making it bumpy everywhere. Not sure what’s going on but I can roll the lawn flat, and a month later there’s all these little mud piles everywhere, maybe a little smaller than a ping pong ball. Help people!

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Earthworms. Not much you can really do about it but it's good for the soil!

[@corn1971]

Earthworms and it’s a sign of good soil. Those piles, worm poop, are great fertilizer. Worms get active in spring and fall when it’s warm and rainy.

[@benshuh2455]

First

[@MikeyJ_366]

I have a new yard of KTB. I did your fall fertilizer plan and it came up great so far even with the recent Midwest snow. Would you recommend pre emergent? I back up to a retention pond and there’s a decent amount of weeds, crabgrass and dandelions.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

First year I would spray post emergent instead of pre-emergent. Bluegrass needs some time to get going

[@MikeyJ_366]

@@ryanknorrlawncare thank you Ryan! Good luck with your projects!

[@johncornell3665]

Thanks Ryan always useful tips!

[@kerryc.7438]

Can i apply Scott’s crabgrass twice?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

The label will tell you maximums for how much can be applied in a year

[@jaredcallahan4004]

Does it get to a point that it's to late to dethatch. I live in NE Iowa?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

I would only do it after greenup and before any major heat hits. It needs a few weeks to recover and if it's already nearing summer temps, that's going to be a lot of stress on it.

[@A-Kings-Cut]

👍🌱

[@wise9022]

Good work. Thanks ryan.

[@stormz1243]

Thanks Ryan. Any tips for some on with a steep yard. I get a lot of washout making things extremely difficult. The lawn is only a year and a half old

[@marierin2481]

Same problem. I'm looking into a microclover and turf tall fescue mix

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

You would need some good erosion control blankets. I get that type of stuff locally at landscape places or anywhere companies would get erosion control for sides of roadways etc

[@Jmanp920]

Moss killer and pre emergent? Or moss killer and seeding? So much moss and bare spots but also more weeds than I care for

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

I'd aggressively dethatch it and physically remove as much moss as possible and then get proper shade grass growing as fast as you can (fine fescue is usually used and I have a shade mix on my site) but you'll have to get more light and more drainage to the lawn long term of the moss is likely to come back.

[@Jmanp920]

@@ryanknorrlawncareI have a French drain already and I actually had a huge red oak removed yesterday. I’ll put down a fescue blend down. Do I spray down an Iron supplement once I remove the moss? Or hope the grass takes its place and not worry about chemicals

[@TransylvaniaTurfCo]

GOAT 🤙

[@amyandstevedryfuse2757]

Thank you Ryan!

[@Lawnvolution]

Boom!

[@martyariemma5604]

I’m using the generic mesotrione for my overseeding. What should I apply first? Mesotrione, seed, then starter fert? Or does it not really matter?

[@3WolfMoon]

Seed, fert, meso.

[@martyariemma5604]

@@3WolfMoonawesome thank you!

[@3WolfMoon]

@@martyariemma5604 you got it! Hope your lawn project turns out well!

[@martyariemma5604]

@@3WolfMoon thank you😊