WHEN ARE THE BEST TIMES TO FERTILIZE YOUR LAWN?

[@December_Capricorn]

Basically, throw some fertilizer down just about every 4 weeks beginning in March - November. Got it

[@GarageGear]

You got it Antoinette! Thanks for watching

[@js12278]

When I lived in Long Island, the rule was “ when the forsythia blooms, throw down” Here in central Illinois, I’m throwing down today after I mow. Rain is expected in two days, today is the day, pre emergent goes down. I’m using liquid aeration, it’s awesome in the fall. Winter fert in late November. Halloween I’m throwing down Double Dark to darken up my lawn . Great video, Great info once again.

[@GarageGear]

All awesome stuff bud! You got some good strategies too! I want to give the liquid aeration a shot too! My homemade worm castings tea fertilizer spray has a similar effect! More to come on that!

[@sammysworld5485]

Wow you are definitely a serious lawn guy. I never thought of fertilizing my grass until I got serious about gardening during the pandemic. This vid was a eye wakener. TY!

[@GarageGear]

Haha! It’s one of my many favorite things to do around the house! Glad you found this video helpful! Thanks for watching Sammy!

[@PLanz-ol6fg]

every year is a struggle to keep my grass somewhat green but i get patches etc etc I will try your lawncare scheduled maintenance program it looks easy north jersey weather is unpredictable will see.

[@GarageGear]

Go for it and keep me posted P. Lanz! If you’re consistent with it your lawn should turn out great in no time! Thanks for watching!

[@charlotteoleary196]

I'm in the UK and this was a great help - I've translated the dates into what I need in my local zone weather. It's raining for the next week so I'm going to put my fertiliser down now. Thanks so much!

[@GarageGear]

Awesome Charlotte! Let me know how it works out for you! 👍

[@TheNeurolite]

Thanks for "spreading" out a time-line!

[@GarageGear]

You got it my friend! Thanks for watching!

[@johnhouli3450]

Thank you. This all sounds great. Any suggestions for moles I’m unable to get rid of them. They make tunnels and kill my grass.

[@GarageGear]

Typically miles love to eat grubs so if they are around thats usually because there are grubs in your lawn. You could throw down a 24 hour grub killer and soak it in to kill their food source. Let me know if you’ve tried that before.

[@johnhouli3450]

I have a large dog would the killer hurt the dog if she walked on it and then licked her paws.

[@GarageGear]

@@johnhouli3450 once you put it down and water it in with at least a half an inch of water you should be good. Or before a heavy rain. You could also do one section of your yard at a time and keep the dog out of those areas.

[@edrumsas5420]

Good info as usual. Need to know your lawn and yearly soil testing provides direction. Our soil temps here in MI are in the high 30’s to low 40’s. Heck we got snow flurries this morning. Cutting and planning on throwing down pre emergent and RGS the next few days. As soil temps increase and based on lab report-I’ll really geek out. Lol.

[@GarageGear]

You’re a true lawn guy Ed! Let me know how your lab report turns out. Another couple of weeks and you’ll be in full lawn mode.👍

[@edrumsas5420]

@@GarageGear lab report shows low N-P-K. And slightly high Ph. So once the temps stabilize and the wind dies down under 40 mph (lol) I’ll throw down the good stuff. Already applied the RGS liquid

[@GarageGear]

@@edrumsas5420 good to know where you’re at! NPK are usually low for me in the spring too. My phosphorus was high for years because of the Milo I using for a while. It’s leveled out since I cut back on that. I can’t wait to get more of my homemade fert down! I’ll keep you posted on that!

[@michaelcasale2453]

awesome video. Can't wait to do my application early this week. Just waiting for my back yard to dry out a little. I'm going to use Lesco crabgrass with fertilizer because of cost.

[@GarageGear]

I’ve been trying to knock down the cost as well! Made a homemade fertilizer the other week! And it seems to be working well! Let me know how the Lesco works for you!

[@michaelcasale2453]

@@GarageGear I’ve used it in years past it worked well. I usually use products from yard mastery but i need 2 bags of pre emergent and 2 bags of fertilizer.

[@GarageGear]

@@michaelcasale2453 all good stuff! I fear that prices are about to go way up!

[@Milwaukee307]

I just moved into my new home and I am new to lawn care. What’s the best fertilizer with potassium to use in July?

[@GarageGear]

Yard mastery stress blend does a good Julie with plenty of potassium

[@Milwaukee307]

@@GarageGear thank you for the reply

[@GarageGear]

@@Milwaukee307 you got it my friend👍

[@kjell-richardlvdal373]

Great video, We still Have snow here in Norway, but in May We can begin fertilising

[@GarageGear]

Oh wow! You guys are on a very different schedule compared to us. Another month or so and you’ll be good to go!

[@vincentgregory8070]

I wish I had this video about 4 weeks ago when I did some cleanup outside, raked, dethatched, and aerated -- I was debating about putting down the fertilizer but then we got snow -- which raises the question if you put down the fertilizer and then we get like a quick flash of snow does that defeat your plan? I was going to wait till after the first cut but now after viewing this I'm going to proceed with my special mixture of fertilizer startup and peat moss with some seed. I want to jump start the lawn and want to hear what you think about all this? Thanks!

[@GarageGear]

Hey Vincent it almost always snows right after I fertilize in mid March but it’s usually an inch or two and gone in a couple of days. The lawn always grows just fine. Nothing to worry about. I would get your mix down now because the grass is growing. Hope all is well my friend!

[@vincentgregory8070]

Thanks buddy!

[@GarageGear]

@@vincentgregory8070 you got it my friend!

[@dbproductreviews6319]

Great personality with some energy. Love the the timeline. Do you ever add micros to your plan?

[@GarageGear]

Hey DB! Here’s a link to all the micros you’ll ever need! I CUT MY FERTILIZER COSTS IN HALF - TRY THIS! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5nOZGiGbLlrpcU thanks for watching bud!

[@rosemaryangiolino3835]

I live in zone 7 can I go by your fertilizer plan thanks

[@GarageGear]

Hey Rose, this plan is mainly for northern lawns. You appear to be more in the transition zone. If you have Kentucky blue grass, turf type tall fescue or perennial rye grass then you could use it but I would check your grass type. Thank you for watching!

[@andrewwhite1576]

You can get a soil test from most local universities. It cost around 15$ and will take a few weeks. Also helps the students

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing Andrew!

[@BigDaddysGarage]

Great info! 👍

[@GarageGear]

Thanks my man! Keep on ROCKIN!

[@inter18]

Hi My name is interisti What I can do this time off the year to make ma grass grows and get green. Thanks

[@GarageGear]

Hi Interisti where are you located exactly?

[@inter18]

@@GarageGear michigan

[@GarageGear]

@@inter18 ok not much will help you right now because the temps are high and the rainfall is generally low this time of year. If you water 1/2 inch 2-3 times per week that should help. Fall will be the best time to get the lawn green again. Aerate, overawed and fertilize right around the first two weeks of September. 👍

[@inter18]

@@GarageGear thanks buddy

[@bobbystokes9269]

Will fertilizer, weed control and other chemicals screw up the work your worm castings are doing? I asked a company that sells worm castings and they said not to apply anything but the castings. It makes sense but still seems like the lawn is going to get lots of weeds.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Bobby! I would agree you don’t want to screw up the worm castings but after a few weeks they are broken down and into the soil. So fertilizer is good between uses of castings. I alternate them with no issues. Weed killer should only be spot sprayed if necessary Where the weeds are. 👍

[@runnikee6986]

Great info about what the three numbers mean on the fertilizer bags. It would help having recommendations on which actual numbers to use for each application.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Runnikee! This fertilizer has a really good ratio. Used this one before and the lawn did great with it. amzn.to/38IymEZ

[@johnhouli3450]

Can you use it on Zoysia grass

[@GarageGear]

@@johnhouli3450 I would say yes! I know a guy that uses it on Bermuda!

[@jeremyjohnson9737]

How can I modify this plan for up in Canada.

[@GarageGear]

Where are you located up in Canada?

[@jeremyjohnson9737]

@@GarageGear Manitoba about an hour North of the border.

[@GarageGear]

@@jeremyjohnson9737 you’d be following a very similar pattern. I would give it a shot and see how it goes. You’re not that far from me.

[@TheBandit93]

Hey JB how's it going? This is an excellent video explaining when the best times are for fertilizing your lawn. You do a real nice job breaking it all down to be understood. Nice job again my man. 🤜🤛 👍

[@GarageGear]

It Taylor right? Thanks my friend. I put a lot of time into scripting and editing to make sure I nail all my point. I appreciate the positive feedback and you being a cool fan!👍

[@TheBandit93]

Yeah its Taylor aka Backwoods either one lol and I'm glad you consider me a pretty cool fan. I really enjoy your channel you have my support for a lifetime bud and I'm planning to buy a hat and a hoodie from your channel. If you would be interested i recently started a channel called Backwoods Boy Small Engines if you'd like to check it out any support is always greatly appreciated but don't take it the wrong way I'm not begging

[@GarageGear]

@@TheBandit93 cool bud! Glad you enjoy the channel! Subscribed to yours! 👍👍

[@TheBandit93]

@@GarageGear Thank you for the Sub I appreciate the support more than anyone would ever know. 🤜🤛👍💯

[@GarageGear]

@@TheBandit93 you got it my friend!

[@skimanfree1073]

This guy would make a good football coach. It pays better too😊

[@GarageGear]

Done coaching. Didn’t pay lol thanks for watching!

[@Rick-bd3qf]

I fertilized in mid-July but that night, we had 1.7 inches of rain. My lawn is pretty flat, but do you think my fertilizer washed away? I'm thinking of fertilizing again, even at a half rate but I don't want to overdo it. Thank you.

[@GarageGear]

There’s a lot of variables to consider here but whenever this happens to me everything works out fine. All that rain actually helps wash everything into the soil. I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that you’re fine. If this happened repeatedly I would consider a half dose again in a few weeks if you’re not seeing results. Then you’ll know it got washed away. Give it about 2 weeks to do it’s thing. Thanks for watching!

[@Rick-bd3qf]

@@GarageGear Thanks so much for your reply and for all your helpful videos.

[@GarageGear]

@@Rick-bd3qf you got it Rick!

[@Mexi99]

Very new to lawn care! What’s a good fertilizer for tall fescue? Is liquid better or granular? Also the higher the number does that mean I should wait longer to put down fertilizer? Let say’s I go with 16-4-8 would I apply this ever 25 days? compared to a 32-4-8 and apply every 45 days? I’m getting ready to overseed and aerate soon. Any help would be great! Thanks!

[@GarageGear]

Hey mexi’ lots to unpack here! First liquid absorbs faster and is more cost effective for a bigger yard. No need to wait longer for any reason. A good rule of thumb is fertilize every 6-8 weeks. The 16-4-8 is a well rounded fertilizer. The 32-4-8 is going to push crazy top growth and you’ll be mowing every 2-3 days. That gets annoying after a while. Let me know if you have any other questions! 👍

[@Mexi99]

@@GarageGear Thanks for the info! We just got a house and i overseeded in may and it turned out pretty good. Had some hiccups last month but it seems to be coming back . Hopefully overseeding soon! i got my sprinker system,back pack sprayers and some other checmicals to help! hopefully my lawn looks something like yours! haha cheers!

[@GarageGear]

@@Mexi99 once you hammer it in early September you watch in October it will look great!

[@Mexi99]

@@GarageGear should i apply lime before or after fertilizing in the spring?

[@GarageGear]

@@Mexi99 are you applying like to correct your soil ph?

[@natashaorsulak1231]

Thank you so much. This is very great and educational!

[@GarageGear]

You’re welcome Natasha! Glad you found the information in this video helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@inter18]

So how much is the cost for all this hard work application.

[@GarageGear]

Good question Interisti! My neighbor has true green come and do his lawn for over $1000 a year. My similar sized lawn done by myself usually adds up to about $500-600 for the year. Next year will probably be higher with inflation. Each application only takes about 10-12 minutes to apply with my spreader. Thanks for watching.

[@inter18]

@@GarageGear with that money I painted green all summer long.

[@GarageGear]

@@inter18 definitely a cheaper way to go lol! 😂👍

[@inter18]

@@GarageGear so not to go that much .If use only 3 application is good enough??

[@GarageGear]

@@inter18 you could do whatever you want. Your lawn will green up every time you fertilize. If you want to consistently keep the lawn green this is a good step by step plan. If you only do this a couple of times your lawn will green up, then fade a little, maybe you’ll see some weeds pop up, then it will green up again, then fade and so on. How big is your lawn?

[@TheMarshy99]

Hey JB! Awesome video as usual. Just wondering about your bonus application, do you water this in or let it sit on top and water in when the snow melts in the spring. I’ve heard of both and just wondering what you’ve found works for you. Thanks in advance man!

[@GarageGear]

Hey Jordan! For The bonus application, I do not water it in. Plenty of snow will soon be on it to break it down and as winter wears on it will get worked into the soil. Colder temps are upon us and the last you want to do is get out there and turn on a frozen sprinkler. Thanks for watching another my friend!

[@anthonyholmes9510]

What fertilizer do you use in may

[@GarageGear]

Something more organic is usually good. Purely organics lawn food is a good one and fairly cheap.

[@bc454irocz89]

Great video JB!! Do you apply lime to your lawn?

[@GarageGear]

Thanks my friend! I do not. That would affect my PH too much.

[@brodygoalie]

Is it alright to use now June 4th. The Jonathan green green up fertilizer. It's 29/0/3. I used Jonathan green fertilizer for seeding and sod 4/5 weeks ago and parts of my lawn or not lush green. Please advise. I do intend to use summer survival fertilizer in about 5 weeks but I want to use something to green up my lawn. I have a sprinkler system so no issues with watering. Much appreciated for your guidance

[@brodygoalie]

Live in Massachusetts. Thanks

[@brodygoalie]

Or go with fertilizer for seeding and sod again. That is 12/18/8. Much appreciated

[@GarageGear]

@@brodygoalie hey Brody, I would go with the 12/18/8 fert. We have a few more weeks before temps start to spike and you’ll want some phosphorus to help drive some root growth prior to summer setting in. Use that water a lot and you should be just fine! Both fertilizers would help green up the lawn with a decent amount of nitrogen! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@brodygoalie]

@@GarageGear hi. I ended up using the high nitrogen fertilizer. I applied last night. So in 6 weeks I will use the summer survival fertilizer. So like third week of July for that. Then 6 weeks from third week of July would be beginning of September. I will overseed and aeration so I will have use the fertilizer for seeding and sod. Then late October will use the fall fertilizer from Jonathan green. How does that plan seem to you? Much appreciated for your help. Regards

[@brodygoalie]

Answer to my question? Thanks

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Hey jb! Wassup dude!!

[@GarageGear]

GEORGE! What’s up my man? Saw your last video! You back in action filming?

[@DelLa-di8eq]

This the channel I’ve been searching for!

[@GarageGear]

Welcome to the tribe my friend! 👍

[@edgardomatos6923]

Awesome, didn't know you did videos on lawn too ...great....ill subscribe n thumbs up

[@GarageGear]

Plenty of that going on here bud! 👍👍

[@GlitchEmpire97]

I have a Briggs stratton good video

[@GarageGear]

ROCK ON Glitch! Thanks for watching another! 👍

[@johnmartin5153]

Hey buddy ! Great vid , that chart is awesome!!

[@GarageGear]

ROCK ON BROTHER! Figured it would help some people out! How ya been?

[@johnmartin5153]

@@GarageGear good man same ol stuff, how’s everything been with you ? Same ol stuff at the school ? Just enjoying break right now. The snowblower didn’t give me anymore problems this year. I tilled my lawn last Monday and layed seed on Tuesday. Been watering 3 times a day and had some rain. This is seriously like watching paint dry. I figured I’d see a little bit of grass growing at 8 days. The bag of Scott’s seed said could be 2 to 3 weeks though. Have you ever done it starting with no grass after a tilling ? Glad to see the page is rockin hard !

[@GarageGear]

@@johnmartin5153 school is school! Annoying as always. If KZbin blows up I’m done lol! Not counting my chickens yet tho lol! I think once we get some temps in the 60s and 70s regularly the grass will really come up fast. Night temps are still cool. Plenty more lawn content coming my friend!

[@johnmartin5153]

@@GarageGear this is seriously a great channel! I hope you’re able to get into early retirement with it !! Thanks I’ll be looking forward to some more lawn videos. I hope to get the lawn back on track and do your chart so I can have it looking great. I can’t believe how good yours looks already.

[@GarageGear]

@@johnmartin5153 glad I got a cool local fan like you John! Even cooler that we worked together for all those years. Just wait until I get my homemade fertilizer in action. Mowing this weekend!

[@dacritic]

too lazy to do it your way. mid Minnesota: April 15 for crabgrass preventer fertilizer. end of July with 17x17x17 for the roots over winter.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing critic!

[@mrdale-gx3ej]

Northern climates don't need fertilizer now if you did your winterizing feeding last fall. Ever notice that your lawn and most everyone else's looks nice and green in the spring? Cornell states that most lawns only need feeding once a year in the fall. The rest is hype by the fertilizer companies, home centers and lawn services; all looking to take more of your money.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing Dale!

[@mplslawnguy3389]

Fall is the most important, but if you really want a nice lawn, you need more than that. That said, you can have a decent, healthy lawn just fertilizing in the fall, but it won't look like a golf course, which is what a lot of people want. I personally do a few light apps in the spring, and leave it alone in the summer, then hit it with at least one heavy app in the fall, maybe two if the weather cooperates. I also mulch all clippings and mulch all of my leaves in the fall, and I believe that has benefitted my lawn the most, but it takes about 5 years of doing this consistently to start noticing a difference, but well worth it.

[@BIJOU167]

I am in the UK

[@GarageGear]

Ok to some extents these procedures will still work for. But these will depend on your climate and grass types.

[@johnkorth4048]

Most fertilizer should be applied late fall..Spring fertilizer should be lightly applied if applied at all..Spring flush growth doesnt need any help

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing!

[@GlitchEmpire97]

I been fertilizer and adding new seeds for spots that are patchy and watering do you have Social media

[@GarageGear]

You lawn will fill in nicely! And look great for summer time! Lawn looking pretty green already? I’m on instagram at Garagegearjb my friend! You can follow me on there!

[@DjDaveVoom]

Another Great Video JB, Keep up the amazing work !!!

[@GarageGear]

Thanks Dave! Plenty more lawn content coming up! 👍

[@DjDaveVoom]

@@GarageGear ♥

[@jaybooth4815]

Really informative video JB! Thanks for sharing. Cheers neighbor!

[@GarageGear]

You got it neighbor! If your ever nearby and see me out stop by! 👍

[@jaybooth4815]

Lancaster is pretty big.

[@GarageGear]

@@jaybooth4815 true! I’m right by the high school!

[@jaybooth4815]

I'm near Frank's grill so actually pretty close.

[@GarageGear]

@@jaybooth4815 cool man you’re not far! 👍

[@TheLawnLover]

Excellent info JB! Well done video.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks Lawn Lover! I get asked this question far too often. Figured I’d make this help some people out. Thanks for watching!

[@The_Mace]

Darn right! Kids better stay off my lawn or I may start handing out pencils at Halloween...again. :P

[@GarageGear]

Hahaha good idea! I have roped off my corner before! And sometimes the parents are worse lol! Thanks for watching Mace!

[@videos10]

Good videos but next video, can you just talk in a regular voice lol

[@GarageGear]

@@videos10 thanks for watching

[@gabiknicks9871]

LDE

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching

[@smallblock412]

you need a bigger hammer 😂. I just let nature do what it does for my lawn 😁

[@GarageGear]

Hahaha that one’s done enough damage! Nature knows best! 👍

[@jimmcdevitt6084]

So you don’t do anything but fertilize……what a life.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching jim

[@tirefrier8253]

5,000 bucks later. Overkill.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching