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[@SilverCymbal]

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[@ckcuev]

what does phosphorus do for a lawn? is it better to have it or not?

[@blainethemono19]

First, I greatly enjoy and benefit from your videos, thank you. I was curious if you have ever had to deal with moles. I'm in ohio and backed up to a small nature preserve. I have a fantastic trap, but I can only set it after I notice activity. In one day, one mole can completely ruin a sizable stretch of land. Any experience with moles? Thanks

[@GritsnGravy61]

I’m a golf course superintendent, I love to watch these videos. I take very little care of my yard cause I do it all day work lol. I spray weeds that’s it. First thing I noticed is you have a great spreader, expensive but worth it in taller grass makes pushing it much easier. Second Anderson’s makes really good fertilizer products, although expensive too, you could do a soil test and literally find a product Anderson’s makes that would take care of your soil problems.

[@davehaggerty3405]

Well said. I used to soil test every client’s lawn.

[@verjulia2715]

I'm a woman and a first time home owner. I truly love these videos.

[@user-sd8bz2zr5j]

I'm a man. I'm here because my goal is to make the grass of the house I own look as nice as possible. After spending so much time thinking, buying things and doing the work to make the grass look nicer my plan is to go outside and look at the grass. Sometimes i'll have people over and they'll see the grass, then say "that grass looks real nice." Then i'll say "thanks, it was a lot of work."

[@KateCart]

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[@davidszakacs6888]

Three times a season for me. May 1, July or August, depending on how dry it’s s been, and November after last mowing. Also, not bagging really helps to fertilize. The clippings become fertilizer. I mow every 4 days at 3 1/2 inches. My lawn is 99.9% grass and beautiful

[@robertswift6101]

you get thatch by not bagging either

[@j.santiaguel4337]

​@@robertswift6101 still dominating! You gotta put in work to join the nation of domination! Lol

[@mw1932]

Been using the Anderson’s line of fertilizers for 4 years now with Zero complaints. Yes their products are a bit pricey but you have to pay to play as they say. Great video👍

[@christianjorgensen249]

Thank you for this video! We had a lawn service a couple years ago, but had to stop using them because wife developed Alzheimer’s and we fell on hard times financially. I’ve been wanting to do it myself but wasn’t sure what to look for because of everything out there, gets confusing. You helped a lot! Thanks again 😃

[@CCPW_chicago]

Sorry to hear that man. Best to you two and family.

[@Tinyteacher1111]

I’m so sorry about your wife! I know how this is and the financial burden health challenges bring with them! I’ve been watching you tube for a while on brain health because my grown son has had some major brain traumas and now mold toxicity plus a tick borne infection. We learned all this through my research, taking him to the correct doctors who look for the root cause, and my person experience with toxicity. a doctor who is also a functional medicine practitioner and certified mold specialist. The functional labs they have are almost miraculous, with exact measurements of what the body is carrying. We also did his DNA. I’m digressing, but they have found the reason for Alzheimer’s… toxins. If you search, you can find some information on reversing Alzheimer’s. I’m not talking about wacky stuff here. This method us the cutting edge if medicine and if you can cut down in one any toxins in your life now, she could possibly be better. I just thought I’d give you some advice from what I’ve learned after having a toxin overload for 15 years. I won’t go into gory details, but I had to change my life around and get out of the condo I lived in that had hidden mold, start eating a clean, almost Keto diet, and getting as much clean air as possible. Water filters are a must as well. I was literally in the verge of death, and this saved my life! This is immensely helping our son who declined rapidly into psychosis and paranoid schizophrenia with severe dimensia, after attempting suicide. He was living with his father in a home with mold everywhere, and when he came to stay with me, I could tell he had all the symptoms of being neurologically and psychologically ill. After about a year of being in and out of hospitals, my helping him with what I’d learned myself, because I now think my goal is to help others in learning about this tragic problem that is affecting our population. Our dentist had to stop practicing because he developed Alzheimer’s from mercury toxicity. He has now passed away. Please look into this, because the doctors don’t mention this… naturopaths, functional medicine practitioners, and integrative health doctors can help and reverse Alzheimer’s. Of course, I don’t know your circumstances, but I had developed severe cognitive issues and had to retire from my teaching career. I didn’t mean to write all this; I just wanted to say I am sorry about your wife, because it hits home. I wish you the best, and will pray for you and your wife! 🙏💫 All this from watching a fertilizer channel! I hope I’m not offending you.

[@roberts2642]

My uncle is a distributor for The Andersons in my area and so many golf courses and country clubs contract with him.

[@ferrumchnop6617]

We purchased a home with 2 year old kbg sod that was in rough shape, with many large stones underneath in hard clay, brown stripes with bare spots running the length of the property. We did something like: aggressive dethatching, digging up stones, shampooing and aerating, a dose of PGF right before doing a light soil top dressing and leveling, then a mix of milorganite and chicken feed. After getting after it for 4 months, we have the healthiest lawn, and it feels good to walk barefoot in our yard finally. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@actraveler8309]

Thank you for introducing me to PGF complete. It’s the only fertilizer which my transition zone lawn responded to. I’ve tried several other brands but one bag of PGF took it to a whole other level.

[@jeffgorkisch4489]

diesel def is 37% Urea and water, less than $5 a gallon.

[@kodibox8880]

I needed an idea for fertilizer and I trust your opinion as you have not steered us wrong with any of your other suggestions and recommendations. Thank you.

[@SilverCymbal]

I appreciate that. I was originally used their pro line and was a little skeptical. It the pgf product has been excellent.

[@gregau21]

I'm so glad you put out this video. Keep it simple. I'm so burned out of all the people pushing all the Humic products like they are the best thing since sliced bread... they aren't. Does Humic Acid work? Maybe a little bit... but nothing what these companies are claiming. I put it out on my yard for 3 years in conjunction with my standard fertilizing program and my yard was no different than before and my yard is really, really nice. I just don't see how more people aren't realizing it??? Again great video!

[@SilverCymbal]

Well said. Keep it simple is best. I have no issues adding extra elements like Humic Acid & like Sea Kelp a lot but I do them separately when I want to. The base fertilizer is the MOST important part of your lawn and if you keep that going without anything else you will be ahead of the game. It costs a lot of money to take a lawn that is 90% good and get to 100% and some people want that but most of us don't and love a 90% perfect lawn and it looks great without being a burden.

[@SilverCymbal]

@@BrodeyDoverosx I also agree, I like a more elemental approach and have had good results with concentrated humic acid and sea kelp. PGF has those things but in much smaller quantities. I am a fan of adding Sea Kelp and Humic but in greater volumes.

[@larrycartolano8772]

The video is good. I no longer use Scotts for the same reasons you mentioned. However, while The Andersons PFG Complete is probably "the best", there is no way it is "affordable" for the average homeowner. Currently, it runs around $37/5K sqft bag. For example, I need about 12K sqft so that would be over 2 bags or around $85 worth per application. I will stick with lawn fertilizers from Rural King or Menards, typically between $28 - $32 for 15K sqft bags.

[@bradjones2480]

Larry, I am not even familiar with Anderson but I do know ferts and turf and when someone starts talking about "a bag for so many sqft", the reality is you probably need a bit more education in fertilizers. Did you know there are different forms of Nitrogen used in ferts? And that can affect things like PH. Slow release cost more, always will! It is also both a money saver and time saver. We apply only 2 apps/yr.

[@dannyc4419]

I would love to see your chem application schedule.. (fert, preemergent, post emergent and kelp/humic) would be cool. Thanks ,love your videos.

[@SilverCymbal]

I really appreciate that, let me see what I can do to put that together.

[@dannyc4419]

@@SilverCymbal as always thank you and stay well.

[@tb2324]

I second that. Would love to see it. So many good lawn guys to follow on KZbin, but their processes are so daunting as they want you to order stuff from them, map out your yard for proper mix ratios etc. although I realize that’s the best way, most homeowners have a life and don’t have time to focus 99% of their free time on the lawn but still want it looking nice. This guy’s videos are straight to the point and easy to listen to

[@Chyllbacca]

Yes! This would be so great. I always feel like I’m putting my pre-emergent down too early or too late (east GA lawn)

[@ismailpethania74]

That would be greatly appreciated

[@ianmackenzie686]

Great education, thanks! The only slight advantage organic may have imo is if I accidentally spill some it won't burn up the grass.

[@ltdees2362]

I was paying monthly for lawn treatment...among other things...and since subscribing your channel, no longer err of the past, moving forward, saving money, hence, a greener lawn 🍀 😁

[@SilverCymbal]

Trugeens horrible work 10 years ago drove me to start doing it myself too. They still call me at least once a month, some day I am going to record one of the calls and share it.

[@inferno1770]

I've always used Scotts never had clumping in my bags. Now cheaper fertilizer yes clumps in bags . But Scotts has always done great for my lawn here in the Pacific northwest

[@Scott-Ferguson]

Just threw this stuff down today based on citations from numerous schools wherein they state, and I'm paraphrasing, "Absent a soil test, use a 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio fertilizer". Put it down after using my greenworks dethatcher. Now I wait...

[@l3MTA3l]

That dog is right. Bacon works really good and makes the lawn smell delicious!!

[@Briefcase217]

LIME in reverse = Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day. It the easiest way to remember when to fertilize.

[@me77you]

LOL, I always learned it in reverse, EMIL. Not a word but was always easy for me to remember. Yours at least makes sense as a real word.

[@Briefcase217]

@@me77you I learned it for when to add Lime to the lawn in the NE (but also applies to fertilizer), that why it is what it is.

[@me77you]

@@Briefcase217 That makes even more sense then the way I learned it although for me that was over 50 years ago.

[@ismailpethania74]

Which fertilizer do you use?

[@Tinyteacher1111]

Thanks!

[@johnhanson3693]

Thank you for this video. I'm new to lawn care and this video is really helpful to me. I was beginning to feel overwhelmed and overbudget with all the different fertilizer brands and it seems like everyone is promoting their own specialty fertilizer with a miraid of supplemental add on products to go along with it. Lawn care feeding was getting very cluttered and confusing to keep up with as I was taking in as much lawn care info as I could find but it came with it a lot of spam. Thanks for simplifying lawn care fertilization with clear facts and what to look for in a quality fertilizer.

[@liveyourbestlawn]

I was thinking this same thing today..be careful with fert companies that over sell but under perform.

[@blainethemono19]

If people have access to it, the Anderson's four step program is the best bar none. I'm on my fifth season and it made such a difference.

[@SilverCymbal]

That's great to hear. I love the results but every time I open a bag I am amazed they never get clumps, don't know how but its good!

[@bluebellsy7036]

Can't get Anderson's in Canada😔

[@KevinsHeaven]

Thank you for making this a short video. You could have stretched it out to 20 minutes like so many others.

[@SilverCymbal]

I appreciate that. Thank you

[@BenNawrath]

One thing I’ll say about seasonal fert, if you’re going to continue to use a high nitrogen fert all year, you better be able to water during the heat of the summer. Pushing growth like that is a tricky balance. I also like something with night potassium for summer stress. Got be thru last year really well (Long Island).

[@kevinmatechak852]

Hey I am in NJ. What fertilizer do you suggest I use?

[@BenNawrath]

@@kevinmatechak852 honestly depends what you need. A good soil test will tell you. But I’ve been having good luck in he summer with a stress blend from yard mastery.

[@joemarchand8313]

@@BenNawrath Have you used the YM 7-0-20? What were your results? My soil test recommended 7-0-20, so I bought the Yard Mastery blend. I plan on putting it down today.

[@BenNawrath]

@@joemarchand8313 yup that’s what I’ve used. I’ve done some low doses of higher nitrogen stuff, when trying to recover/prevent some disease issues. Overall, good even watering, more frequent but lower dose fert, that stress blend in there and it’s good.

[@bryankosidowski6370]

I always look forward to your videos! Straight to the point and no filler. Just like a good fertilizer!😂 keep up the great work!

[@jvcyt298]

I first learned about the Andersons from "How to with Doc" on youtube, their products are so much better than anything that you can get at a big box store, but you pay a premium for that quality, and for most, a few extra dollars is worth having less aggravation, and a beautiful lawn.

[@ewhibs]

Just used that exact Andersons fertilizer, it’s amazing. My go to from now on.

[@whip-its_dad4239]

I use Scotts , my lawn looks great . I just break up the clumps no problem . Scotts works great to controll my weeds too ! thanks for your great videos .

[@coldwarkid6611]

I use Milorganite, 13-13-13 and liquid iron on my lawn from my local farm store. Way cheaper than the Big Box and way better. My farm store sells the pro grade fertilizer. It has a much larger pellet which fertilizes over a much longer period. Iron makes your lawn dark green not a ton of nitrogen which only makes it grow faster.

[@CaptainQueue]

I agree, the Anderson's products are excellent. I live in northern Lousiana and use The Anderson's pre-emergent with NO nitrogen, and their post-emergent WITH nitrogen and that alone seems to be almost enough fertilzer. I put each down twice a year at absolute max rate in the spring, and middle rate in the fall, and have great results. Once or twice a year I add something else like a lower nitrogen granular, or spray a Greene County liquid fertilizer product (low nitrogen like Flora Greene, or Greene Effect) again at max rate.

[@-DexterMorgan-]

I love Doc. super juice seems like a bit of a money grab but I love and have used PGF complete the past 2 years with amazing results

[@SuperJpaez]

Yes I agree with you. I am not crazy about spending money super juice. I do use alot of revive soil treatment were the dog stains and when the lawn looks down. REVIVE IS VERY Affordable and always on the shelf at my home depot in Texas.

[@justjoshin5900]

I always use 13-13-13. And my lawn is that bluish hue of forest green. The numbers on the bag matter amongst the breakdown and soil composition as well.

[@baddrivercam]

The same here.

[@a.dreturns8807]

i am using agways 19-19-19 with great results

[@FreedomWon20]

PGF Complete from Andersons is by far the best I've ever used and the #1 choice for LPGA Golf Courses... It does fantastic on my Soysia

[@williamrucki9293]

I was born and raised in Toledo Ohio and we love all things Anderson's. It was a dark and sad day when they left the retail market.

[@ronp.7552]

I started using this product this year.

[@SOMETHINGWITHSETH]

Great video. I'm never buying a fertilizer (or any product for that matter) that hasn't been on the market for awhile. Also, the Scott's Fertilizer that you get the clumps in, isn't on the manufacturer. They send it to so many stores, the stores won't properly handle the product and moisture gets in. Nice video !!!!

[@jeffreylowry4905]

Great job on the videos! Clear, concise, and enjoyable to watch! I’m wondering if you do anything with your lawn as far as insecticides? It would be a great addition to your lawn series.

[@kleenk8]

Loyal Andersons customer and happy with it, however...I cut my Bermuda 3 x a week, and I stressed it. It started to go South on me and got a pale yellow, so I crossed my fingers and got a couple of bags of Green Max that very day. Yes there were some clumps, but the prills are nice and tiny. I just used an old mower blade to break them up. I have to be honest. My yard bounced back better than ever within a week with some rain. It is back to it's earlier beauty. I now mow twice a week.

[@donniereidjr]

Thanks Silver, You're always helping us save a buck. Your lawn is gorgeous. I want mine looking like that.

[@mistamfmike8195]

In southern california Ive used scott's for years on my tall fescue lawn, ive never had any clumping or problems, but Im ready to try something new 😎

[@billzaferatos2256]

Everything you said about this fertilizer is true accept that it's affordable! $70 for a 40 lb bag that says it covers 10,000 sq ft but does not in my experience. Scotts and other brands that cover 15,000 sq ft there's some left over. Anderson's didn't make it halfway. It covered front and one side to the back of my home and nothing for the left side and back yard. Two bags of this stuff will not cover my front and back. Is set my Scotts spreader to to the recommended settings. SO NO IT'S NOT AFFORDABLE ESPECIALLY USING IT AS YOU RECOMMEND IN THIS VIDEO. But it is great stuff.

[@KodaGSD-uf3hg]

I’m in Rhode Island love your video s great presentation thanks for all the information

[@themashugana9440]

imo, the best lawn fertilizer is good old fashioned compost. we bought our property in 2012, & I started seriously addressing our lawn in 2016. we do many things for our lawn & it gets better & better every year, but I've noticed the best results the past 3 years after buying & spreading bulk compost every Fall. we also save some of it for late Spring to spread in May for the summer months. the front lawn looks like a carpet of green this year.

[@greenpasturelawncare3704]

I use the Anderson humic acid ...great results my lawn looks amazing....I look for fertilizer with iron in them ...

[@seanslawns]

Very beneficial video, thank you so much for sharing

[@tombrooks5933]

I live in Maumee, Ohio, the home for the Andersons. We've always known they are the best for fertilizers!

[@Longenecker1776]

I still bought some Milorganite this year but Anderson’s is probably the best I’ve used. The Bio Char with Humic I applied in the fall and the lawn looked great in the Spring as well.

[@BuffaloNickel9]

The humichar is just out of this world expensive though last time I checked it was 90 bucks last year.. my local Turf Supply has biochar and humic acid granular for 40 bucks Milorganite is great don't be ashamed of it everyone loves Milorganite and you can't deny the results pretty much everyone I know uses it stronger than bag rate.. Just be sure to do soil test after a few years of using it to check your phosphorus levels

[@Tolohtony]

The Andersons is based near where I live. They use to have a couple of general stores that I loved to go to, that's why it is called THE Andersons, not just Andersons. (Had the best apples anywhere)

[@johnavgoustis3372]

I am from the Detroit area. I can't find these items anywhere around here either!

[@chrisv3863]

in CA there is a railcar repair company called The Andersons that has the same logo. Dont know if they are affiliated or not

[@IvanRamirez-fs3sf]

I subscribed to your channel. Thank you very much for the videos specially this one easy to understand I’m a new home owner with lawn to take care of. I would like to have an schedule and the chemicals to apply if you please give us a video with that info. I hope it is not too much to ask for. Again your video is short, full of smart content, honest and easy to understand

[@TheNortheastAl]

A year later and this is still a very informative and relevant video.

[@abansalify]

I use homedepot brand which is better than Scotts. I also follow your channel and Lawn care nut channel and it has changed my lawn. I applied pre-emergent in March end and my lawn has 0 dandelions while my neighbors have tons of those yellow flowers.

[@nite82hawk]

Which is the home depot brand?

[@abansalify]

@@nite82hawk Vigoro

[@nite82hawk]

@@abansalify thank you!

[@ballsthatclank]

Got a seven year old bag of scotts turf builder in my garage. Feeling lucky this season.

[@SilverCymbal]

If you have it on hand, better to use it than waste it. We all have brands we like but throwing money away is never good.

[@fuyu5979]

Found ur vid easy to understand, step by step instructions n recommend products to use. Kudos for upload. I have a small lawn n would like to try Anderson PGF. Does it come in a smaller bag??? Please advise. Anticipating ur next one.

[@xr500t]

+1 on Lesco. I used to have a local Lesco store in Pembroke, got all my supplies there until it closed. The HD Lesco is horrible.

[@tinaknutsen]

Just use chicken feed grain in your spreader; set dial at 5.5 Pick up at Coastal or Tractor Supply I think it’s $20 for 50 pound bag It fertilizes you lawn…it’s as organic as you can get! Good microbes, enzymes and will not burn your lawn.

[@PCConditioning]

I have approximately 3500 ft.² of lawn to fertilize. A lot of these bags come with a coverage of 5000 ft.². I keep debating on how I should efficiently handle things. I’m thinking of buying two bags each of the 5000 square-foot products and split that out over three years. I would love some advice. Thank you so much for your time.

[@Gixer750pilot]

LCN has loads of videos on calibrating your spreader and pounds on the ground

[@shadmeyer7791]

Not true chicken manure,soaking it in water to make tea spray it on . That’s the best and cheapest

[@RealWomenRealStories]

You need higher phosphorus if you are fertilizing after dethatching and scarifying!

[@David-nz4st]

The Sta-green fertilizer that Lowes sells works just as good for me as when I could buy the over priced Lesco stuff. Hey people,fescue WILL lighten up as the temps climb,it's the nature of the grass,not a lack of fertilizer. The only time I fertilize is in the fall when it starts to cool down. I try and hit it in late Sept and then hit it strong in Nov-Dec. Your yard will be green as can be when it wakes up in spring with zero need for fertilizer. IF you over seeded in the fall I would recommend a light spring fertilizing but otherwise not.

[@OldJoe212]

I talked to several landscapers in the area and nearly all of them like Triple 12 (12-12-12) which is sold at a nearby feed store. They also sell a 12-0-12 which is good for established lawns.

[@a.dreturns8807]

i am using agways 19-19-19 with awesome results

[@OldJoe212]

@@a.dreturns8807 From what I've been told by several landscapers, any balanced fertilizer is best. Stuff like Scotts which is super high in nitrogen ,,will make your lawn green up quickly, but it will also fade quickly.

[@joq702]

Thank you especially in this video about avoiding those seasonal fertilizers that are hyped at the big boxes and small hardware stores where the workers there, as nice as they are, have no research and no clue as to whether the composition and pellet release are any different or worthwhile. One fertilizer choice is all I wanted and you helped prove that to me. Your lawn is impeccable. Your short videos have helped me build a nice lawn in Southwest Michigan. Thanks again.

[@hueydoc]

I love the " Scotts Lumps"- in EVERY BAG !

[@TheScalyman]

Doc is going to be pretty happy with you. PGF complete is his baby.

[@SilverCymbal]

That's funny, I don't really understand what his connection is to that product but I has been good so for now I will stick with it. I am not a fan of the superjuice stuff though, just too expensive for coverage.

[@TheScalyman]

@@SilverCymbal He designed the product and Andersons make it for him.

[@m0mm0m]

@@SilverCymbal I use the Super Juice only as a supplement. I live in SE Penna. When we hit that hot stretch of the summer (mid July to mid August here) I'll do a Super Juice application to get a light fertilizing application. It contains iron to help keep the green without the over fertilization worry. Also, I don't use the PGF Complete due to an excessive phosphorus level in my soil. I do use the original PGF. It contains no phosphorus.

[@TheScalyman]

@@SilverCymbal kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJCslJShpK9lga8

[@CT-vm4gf]

That yard is beautiful.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much, it was a wreck when I started, see what I did here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWaXiIaFfpKAg8U

[@Over_Taxed_USA]

I use HyrBrix and highly reccomend it

[@SilverCymbal]

I haven’t tried that one before. I will have to look into it.

[@coryplummer7015]

I’m a big fan of your lawn care videos because I live in Maine and have similar conditions as you. One big issue I have is with moss. 80% of my lawn looks great, but I struggle with moss in the other sections. Do you have any troubles like that? And if so, how do you handle it? Thanks for all of your tips and suggestions.

[@SilverCymbal]

I do get some moss, most of it will go away on its own. You can chemically get rid of it. but you are better off doing it with the dethatcher like in this video, easy and quick: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ_QkoSBnZmJjac Thank you also for the kind words

[@robertswift6101]

you need to aerate because of drainage issues,,you probably have compacted soil or clay and the water stays on top wear moss will grow

[@coryplummer7015]

@@robertswift6101 I appreciate the input, but I aerate every year, plus one of my worst areas is on a slope facing the sun (though semi-shaded part of the day). Currently I’m awaiting results from a soil test. Beginning to think the ph is off. Seems to be in sporadic areas where the same loam was spread, but fine in other areas nearby. But again, I greatly appreciate you taking the time to make a suggestion.

[@timramirez7298]

Hi I just wanna start off by saying I love your videos and I follow your lawn tips. I have a question for you when do you start spraying the liquid kelp on your grass. Thank you

[@SilverCymbal]

People use sea kelp all different times of year. For me I use it mostly for the heat protective benefits of it, however it has been proven to benefit lawns and plants all year. So no wrong time really but i will start in New England in June

[@fuffoon]

I spread a perfect dose yesterday and an hour later a perfecty gentle but long rain came. I would not do that if i did not have a good robo mower or I would have to cut three times per week. Growth is almost 2cm per 24 hours. I need to supplement with magnesium due to the huge quantity of rain.

[@Sneadster]

Do a water change on your fish tank, save it, get a $20 sprayer. Use once a week unless you have sand, then 4x a week. The bigger the tank, the more fish poop fertilizer.

[@peterjohnson8469]

Hey neighbor. Just up route 24 from you. Great videos thank you. I’d pay $$ for you to look at my lawn and just get you’re opinion. I have irrigation and water everyday yet my lawn still looks burnt in places. Just ordered the liquid aerator from your video. Hope it does the trick. Otherwise I’m throwing my hands up. It’s been 5 years and $10K worth of lawn care.

[@relapseFG]

Yard Mastery also has some great options that are rather inexpensive comparing it to most companies

[@maggarlion]

Sorry Silver Cymbal. I only use Jonathan Green seeding and sodding for startup fertilizer, Jonthatn Green Green up lawn food for regular fertilizing and also the JG Organic lawn food for the shaded areas that doesnt need too much nitrogen. They work for me

[@RederbillA2Z]

Back in the 70's Lesco had a 18-5-9 50% organic Nitrogen....used it on all grasses, great results

[@mtd861]

Great video! This will be my first season following your lawn care recommendations!!

[@colfrankslade]

I've got a shaded area that just won't grow any grass. I've tried multiple blends , shade mixes and ziltch. The patch seems to be growing larger every year too. I've had sod brought in and "professional" nettings with the seeds in them ...still nothing. I'm tired of dumping $2 grand in everytime they say they'll fix the area. I aerate in the spring and summer, don't have thatch...but the soil is only about 2.5 to 3.0 inches of soil and then it's clay underneath. It's also on the bottom of a small hill (less than a foot from the rest of the yard) and I find that most seeds will accumulate in bunches after the first rain. I'm at my wits end . This year I'm going to just try to continually seed it. With aerating (liquid...which I've never used) hoping the soil stays loose enough for the seeds to bury themselves) I mean seed it every 7 days and keep with the same watering schedule (3 times /week) that has the rest of my yard looking strong and healthy...that I've done for the last 25 years. Any advice on a situation like this ?

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

Maybe the soils been contaminated

[@colfrankslade]

@@dustinpomeroy8817 I'm starting to wonder. It was just maple leaves that buried the grass and killed it (it was fine for decades before) but the arborvides on the other side of the fence have grown out of control (60 plus feet for some) and they do block a lot of the afternoon sun. They shed like mad too....maybe that breaking down (onto my side) is preventing the soil from being rich enough to grow seed ?) I dunno. It's been 2 weeks since my first seed (decided to reseed every 3 weeks instead of 3) and I'm not seeing much growth. Might be time to just put in a few trucks worth of dirt and resod.

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

@@colfrankslade yeah,I would do a ph test,your soil might need adjusting

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

Yes, bacon 🥓 fertilizer!

[@marycandelario7163]

his dog make me a subscriber - more puppy please.

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

Where

[@dafridgegaming72]

Nice video!! As a Canadian we can’t use the stuff you use!! Too many rules and regulations in Ontario, 🇨🇦

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you, sorry I wish I knew more about what products are good up there to offer some.

[@danielmatias7175]

@@SilverCymbal you better get on it. Us Canadians are relying on you

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

I know somebody that uses starter fertilizer twice a year,lawn looks fantastic all year long

[@dmoore7519]

And you won’t be mowing every two days. I just mow my weeds, it is a lot cheaper.

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

@@dmoore7519 he puts down straight 24D twice a year also,he has a background in agriculture I'm guessing that has more to do with it than anything

[@petedetraglia4776]

Andersons is one of the most expensive when you figure in pounds to the ground. Their fertilizer is more like spoon feeding several times a season. Great product but cost wise it is not cheap and there are issues with availability.

[@ronb493]

I agree. So what do you use instead? I'm willing to try anything. Thanks

[@darrell5703]

Agreed, it’s way too expensive!!!

[@brendanbourke8541]

Can you do a video of what you use and the equipment you own. Love the videos👍

[@fender892]

Damn It!!!! I fertilized last week

[@farooq2000]

Great video! Thank you for sharing. 👍👍 Would adding Humichar with Andersons New Lawn Fertilizer when over-seeding in the Fall be overkill?

[@Hands-onNow]

Would you say its better to use liquid aeration product first and then spread this?

[@hakarumonoka]

Man, I wish you lived here in Central Florida and were my neighbor!! My wife and I are sitting on over an acre and the weeds seem to beat out the grass! lol

[@SilverCymbal]

Very true! Thank you but unfortuantely Tenacity won't work for Southern lawns. But for my friends down South I have a special page to help pick the right product to get rid of the weeds there: www.silvercymbal.com/weed-control-warm-season

[@Gixer750pilot]

You need to watch LCN the lawn care nut. He’s in Florida

[@SilverCymbal]

@@Gixer750pilot Absolutely, he knows plenty about cool season turf too. Good guy!

[@BEAZY_5150]

@@Gixer750pilot you don't think all these youtubers already watch each other? Lol

[@Gixer750pilot]

@@BEAZY_5150 clearly the person who posted the original comment doesn’t watch them all. That’s who the reply was for

[@LessThanHandy]

We get our lawn treated by a major local company (pre-paid for the season) - if I was to spread this myself between their treatments, Would I be doing harm to our lawn?

[@SilverCymbal]

Thats a tough one, since without knowing how much they put down, it could really just be wasting your money and I dont want to see you spend more than needed since you already pre-paid. I would consider next year doing it on your own, you will likely be happier. I never even though of doing my own lawncare until Trugreen repeatedly did next to nothing for my yard and I finally had enough. They used to have great techs decades ago but seem to all be long gone.

[@LessThanHandy]

@@SilverCymbal Thank you very much.

[@danb3080]

Followed your steps for a fall overseed last year. Grass slowly but sure continues to come in ihere in New York. Continuing with Anderson’s, but lookin good and green right now.

[@SilverCymbal]

So glad you are having good results. Last season here was terrible, sooo hot. Hoping this year will be a little more normal, that will definitely help too.

[@PCConditioning]

My soil test revealed on the lowest end of the normal range for nitrogen, very high in phosphorus, and low in potassium. Would this product work well on my lawn or should I stay with a zero phosphorus product for an hour? Any tips from this group would be greatly appreciated. This remains by far the absolute best landscaping channel online. Fellow Massachusetts resident here. Thank you for all your incredible info!!!!

[@SilverCymbal]

Hi there thank you for the kind words. If you have high phosphorus than its best to not add more in the short term. They make the exact same product but without phosphorus here amzn.to/3taPMiF which should be a good fit

[@PCConditioning]

@@SilverCymbal thank you so much for your courteous reply. One thing I wanted to add was that what I appreciate most about you is your non-intimidating approach, because I will admit I get overwhelmed with a lot of this stuff and you make things basic which I really appreciate. I have a 15 - 0-15 liquid lawn food spray from simple Lawn Solutions that I’m going to put down in a couple weeks and then go with the Andersens product for the remaining few applications for the growing season. I needed to see it in a few areas this spring, but I was told I may not see any germination so my fingers are crossed and as I used Jonathan green black beauty ultra with the Andersens starter fertilizer.

[@Custerd1]

I have a truckload of organic LeafGrow spread on my lawn in the fall. Feed the dirt, not the grass.

[@paintnamer6403]

Starter fertilizer has much more phosphorous for root growth in grass hence the 20-27-5. You will see many lawn fertilizers have no or low phosphorous for established lawns.

[@rhoeft3617]

Clumpy fertilizer? 1). Be picky as to what you pull from the big box pallet. If the bag feels like a brick, Fidel a different pallet of ask for a new pallet to pick from. 2). Drop the bag on your driveway multiple times and multiple sides to break the contents into pourable material. 3). Buy a small section of 1/2 inch galvanized chicken wire of sufficient size to fit over your spreader when pouring. Anything of size will not go through the wire and can easily be crumpled by hand to pass through the wire.

[@opglawncare9801]

Thank for the info. on the summer stress drought !

[@michaelfromRhodeIsland]

I live in RI...near you. Could you share your fertilization products and schedule? Also, for the kelp application, how often should you apply? My lawn is a new lawn with RI sod, planted last full. Would love a consultation for pay. Great videos, keep them coming!

[@derekalexander4030]

What do you use for preventing crabgrass and what should you use for crabgrass that has already grown?

[@thatcincinnatiguy]

You can kill crabgrass with Tenacity and you can prevent it with Prodiamine or Dithiopyr.

[@readysetsleep]

First time hearing of The Anderson Fertilizer. And just checked the local landscape supply house has it in stock. Though they have it listed as a soil amendment rather than a fertilizer .

[@jonkirkwood469]

I've used Scott's for years and just thought smacking the bags against the driveway was part of fertilizing. I'll try Anderson's for the next application. I've got about 30,000 ft2 of lawn, and hefting those large Scott's bags to toss to the driveway isn't getting easier.

[@BuffaloNickel9]

You're not going to see any difference, Anderson's pgf does not work as well as Scotts and what's more expensive for me... results are take longer and will not wow you by any means... Especially if the Scott's you're using is a high-nitrogen like a 26-0-1, or 28, 30 percent nitrogen the amount offered by The Andersons pgf is only about half that... You should really try Milorganite if you want to go organic I don't know a single person who doesn't like Milorganite! or stick with the synthetic like your Scotts turf builder, hyrbrix, or professional lesco from a local Turf supply store... if you're going with the Andersons this video is correct those DG particles are great only thing is they are really expensive and I would stay away from the pgf and pgf complete results are not very impressive... Lebanon makes a great fertilizer called Country Club... find a local Turf supply store in your area Just be sure to have your mower blades sharpened!

[@kevinmatechak852]

What would you recommend as a weed preventer? Also a good weed killer?

[@rolando3853]

Man you make grass sound so difficult.Put epsom salt and water every other day and grass is green.Easy.

[@jckclt]

The Andersons and Sunniland make great products. The new Yardmastery line from Sunniland is really good. I bought a ton of Sunniland products from Lowes when they were getting rid of the brand this winter to carry Lesco. I'm talking $35 bags marked down to $6. I bought everything they had in starter fertilizer and 007 (pre-emergent). Probably 30 bags worth. I have bermuda, so I do very small feedings every 2 weeks from late March until mid September.

[@SilverCymbal]

Closeouts like that are awesome. I have heard good stuff about that sunniland stuff too. That is one amazing deal too!

[@SuperJpaez]

How much (Lbs) do you feed your lawn every two weeks per 1000 sqft? And do you use anything else like soil supplements?

[@SilverCymbal]

@@SuperJpaez I never exceed the bag rate. I don't care what others say on here, instructions exist for a reason, so just follow the bag rate and if you would prefeer every 4 weeks during the peak season, definitely use a low rate if offered. I will generally aim for 6 week intervals with pgf complete and do this in Apr and go through July spacing it about 6 weeks apart. Soil testing can also assist with monitoring and finding any massive things missing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3u3gYmoe5amrZY

[@jckclt]

@@SilverCymbal What happens when you have heavy rains and it washes your fert away? What happens when you have to bag, and you pick up fert? That's why I do small app's every 2 weeks.

[@SilverCymbal]

@@jckclt If you get very strong rains often that approach seems like a great idea. We do get strong rains here but its very unpredictable. What always make lawn care a little tough for everyone is that local conditions can vary a lot so ideas like yours are a good workaround.

[@alcamerc9923]

The lawn in this video looks great. I wish I had something like this. I work hard on my my lawn, but it does not look like the one on this video, and the reason? MY NEIGHBORS! They have a weed infested lawn. The one on the right cites having other priorities, no time to keep up with their lawn. Once the weeds are on your lawn, if you don’t have the cooperation from those around you, FORGET IT! You are doomed to have weeds forever. Nice helpful video,