Treating Dry Spots in the Lawn | Hydretain Moisture Manager | Making a Fall Fertilizer Application

[@lawnpanda]

Loved the rain...Made my yard pop like yours.....

[@firstpond]

Love that we live close to you… Great to see what a pro is doing in the same conditions we live in.

[@LawnInsider]

Haha idk about a pro. Definitely an enthusiast! Thank you!

[@wadegramlich228]

It’s nice to see a yard channel in central Texas because we are just on a different schedule than everyone else keep the videos coming

[@LawnInsider]

Being relatable is important! Thanks for watching!

[@glennbroome8815]

Great channel my guy. Nice to have a channel that showcases the area in which I live. Makes it easy to follow and try to have my lawn looking good.

[@LawnInsider]

Thanks Glenn! Glad to give our area some representation!

[@pennybohannon7307]

Beautiful!!

[@JayAlejo100]

What kind of worms were creating those worm castings?? Should I be concerned and lay a bug application. I get those casting also. Thanks!

[@LawnInsider]

Just regular earthworms. Nothing to worry about, they’re actually a sign of good soil health, but you don’t want to mow over them if you’re using a reel.

[@josej-h1471]

Can you apply even if you don’t see an area dry? Would it hurt the lawn?

[@LawnInsider]

You sure can. I just applied last week as a precautionary measure in anticipation of a hot/dry summer.

[@josej-h1471]

@@LawnInsider awesome, where can I buy online or do box store carry? Thanks

[@LawnInsider]

@@josej-h1471 i believe there should be links in the description box, if not you can find it on Amazon and Yard Mastery online. Some local feed stores probably carry it as well.

[@fairwaybermudalawn]

Great info sir 👍.. your lawn always looks amazing .I've never seen it out of order 😄👍

[@rickjames1246]

Do you still use this? I’m curious if it will prevent my dry spots. I have an irrigation system but still get some dry spots

[@LawnInsider]

I’m definitely still going to use it. Might try out the granular version this year.

[@chandiaz7694]

What type of grass do you have? I have St. Augustine in College Station Texas.

[@LawnInsider]

I have bermuda Tifway 419! And Gig ‘Em!

[@jeremyespinoza279]

What fertilizer did you use? Empro?

[@LawnInsider]

I used GreenTRX and Empro. The GreenTRX was a 16-1-2 and the Empro was a 28-3-10.

[@rizocars6115]

The lawn is looking unreal 🔥🔥🔥 i trying to upgrade to a greens mower but it's hard to find an 18" for my small lawn in DFW

[@LawnInsider]

Keep your eyes on the classifieds. I got mine on Facebook Marketplace! Thanks for watching!

[@stevanvelazquez2043]

I have yellow/white tips on my bermuda blades as well, any idea what's causing it?

[@LawnInsider]

The white you see are just the areas of the blades that have been cut and are actively trying to repair themselves. Typically if they’re really frayed you need to sharpen your blades. If you’re getting a fairly clean cut I wouldn’t worry about it. If you’re getting bronzing from a product, like PGR for instance, try adding some liquid iron in with your application to counteract the yellowing effect.

[@Renee5]

i put pgf complete down last week before we got those storms and my lawn turned into a darker green too! now i'm getting ready to put down stress blend and pre-emergent. i have the gallon hydretain but not quite sure how to use it, can post a video on that?

[@stevanvelazquez2043]

Not trying to be a smart ass but the label has pretty clear and concise directions on how to apply.

[@LawnInsider]

Hey Renee! That dark green is awesome! I might make a video next season on the gallon application. You’ll need some sort of pump/backpack sprayer and a good irrigation/sprinkler setup! Also has to be watered in! Thanks for watching!

[@Renee5]

@@LawnInsider thank you! i do have an irrigation system. i understand these containers have directions but i like watching my lawn guys apply them in case they have any tricks or tips!

[@Renee5]

@@stevanvelazquez2043 the labels can also differ than how the lawn guys i watch apply them so that's why i ask them. thanks for your concern and input.

[@stevanvelazquez2043]

@@Renee5 I'd love for you let me know a "Lawn Guy" worth his salt who'll tell you not to follow the label, I'll wait...

[@redbirdsjunkie]

Hi Rhett, I'm looking at your grass calendar and it looks like it's pre-emergent time. I use barricade by The Andersons but was wondering what's your pre-emergent of choice (and when will you be applying some to your lawn), thanks!

[@LawnInsider]

I’ve used Barricade in the past, but now I use Prodiamine 65 WDG. It’s a liquid application. Just more cost effective.

[@ignacio..9]

Great content! You’re videos have helped my lawn a lot. When is your last app of fert for the season? When does the Bermuda go dormant? I’m in Austin.

[@LawnInsider]

It just depends on the weather, but last year my lawn never went fully dormant until the huge winter storm in February… so possibly never.

[@TrentDecker]

Good channel and great information. Keep up the helpful content! I found it interesting that you commented that your fertilizer was definitely watered in after receiving 8 inches of rain. I understood that 1/2" - 2" of rain would help water in fertilizer, but excessive rain (>2") would wash it away. I have timed my applications to try to avoid large rain events and use my irrigation to water it in. What are your thoughts on this?

[@LawnInsider]

Thanks Trent! The reason I made the comment was because I had already watered the fertilizer in with my irrigation system (around 1”). Then a couple of days later all the rain hit. So I felt comfortable that the fertilizer had already worked it’s way into the canopy for the most part. So to make a long story short, I wouldn’t fertilize if you were immediately expecting 3+ inches of rain, but if you’re able to water it in first, or have a lighter rain first, you don’t have to worry about being washed out. Hope that makes sense!

[@justinjanssen2779]

Do you have a lawn care company or is this just a hobby for you?

[@LawnInsider]

Just a hobby!