When To MOW, WATER, FERTILIZE New Lawns // FIRST MOW on Tall Fescue

You have a new lawn after completing the renovation steps...what's next?
Today I answer when to mow after renovation, how to adjust your watering schedule and when and how much to fertilize. I got to complete a first mow after seeding tall fescue and things are coming along nicely. There's a lot of mowing ahead and I look forward to the rest of this fall lawn care season.
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[@ryanknorrlawncare]

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[@laurancebell3015]

I seeded at the end of august. I’ve to reseed about 5-10%. The rest is nice and thick. Do I still need to wait to mow?

[@milanjurich1526]

Difference between this striper performance wise with the Checkmate? Easier to remove?

[@moneymay9931]

@@milanjurich1526 The Checkmate is far away the best striper available. I dont remove mine ever. I have a large s-hook that clips to the striper and I hang it from the handle cross bar. Then when I need it again I just undo the hook. You can use tie-wire, I just happened to have a big enough s-hook.

[@laurancebell3015]

@danny shannon I’ve to reseed some bare patches. I just use my push mow and went around the new areas

[@sonycrack1]

Dang bro, those footprint in the fresh cut are deep. You know, short up front and long in back is essentially a yard mullet.....it’s party time 🤘🏻

[@jaymetheaccountant]

Chris Voit yard Mullet. The Billy Ray Cyrus 😆

[@BrodeyDoverosx]

Jayme Reinisch billy ray fescue

[@Jmfokken]

A yard muller, like CW’s hair?

[@jaymetheaccountant]

Jon Fokken up for debate. CW leans towards Flock of Seagulls-ish. Going to watch The Wedding Singer to verify 😎

[@MrBglk101]

Business up front party in the back

[@williamjohnson9727]

That first mow is always a great feeling. I can't wait to mow my newly renovated back lawn.

[@paolocasale6868]

Another great and informative video Ryan. You are the main reason a lot of my neighbors are stopping by to see how I improved my lawn so quickly. At first I take all the credit but then I point them out to your videos lol. 👍👍👍

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Glad to help

[@taurusranger]

Thank you thank you thank you! I'm coming up on week 4 after germination and these are the questions I had. I used Pete's TTTF and I'm amazed at the dark green and the germination rate. I am so thankful for the lawn care community on KZbin! This spring I am ordering a Lawn Box and I am about to order the candle to have over the winter here in KY! Thanks again for what you do!

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wise9022]

Looking as good as I expected. Can’t wait to hear your full TTTF review here in a few weeks.

[@danield.4569]

Perfect timing! I had all these questions, as I just cut my new lawn - all thanks to your videos over the past year. Much appreciated, thank you!!

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Glad to help

[@capturingperfectionphotogr1144]

Took the words right out of my mouth!

[@MrFergusonLawn]

Yard is looking awesome man! Nothing like new grass in the fall, so addicting and wonderful. Thanks for the great content.

[@ilovethisshit8094]

Mowing your lawn is an art that is becoming a thing of old.its awesome to see a person still taking pride in his work

[@sk5541]

Been waiting forever for the results!!!!

[@RobertTorres27]

Fescue's looking great. I just did a reno in my front yard with a monostand of 4th Millennium, and I'm loving it. Also, nice musical choice with Ben Rector. His Magic album is full of great 80s synth and 90s power ballad vibes.

[@seanwaters6111]

Extremely helpful and perfect timing for me! Thank you Ryan!

[@igormord8636]

Sharpening blades .... every time I did that, and I did try to keep the original angle, the cut quality suffered. I ended up just getting new original blades and using as is, without sharpening. What I am testing today (same mower as yours) is checking the RPMs and possibly increasing them. Learned a nice trick on you tube where after adjustment of governor spring, everyone says cut quality became awesome. Many videos on youtube on how to adjust the governor and Grass Daddy had a video on it as well.

[@aquienpuedainteresar4188]

Another great video with plenty of tips. You kept it simple and flowing, and easy to understand. I wish my mishaps on the lawn turned out as good as yours.

[@jagergerg9771]

The Fescue is looking really nice, I can’t wait to see when it thickens.

[@procraftv200dc]

I agree....it probably sucks for Ryan to have low maintenance grass that will look that good that he won't have to mow every other day! LOL

[@hotcheesesoup9776]

Pete’s gotcha beat. But nice tall Fescue Ryan! God bless ya

[@procraftv200dc]

@@hotcheesesoup9776 Nothing against Ryan, but he is an enthusiast, like Connor Ward.....guys like Allan and Pete, on top of being enthusiasts are actually professionals in this business with a lot of years of expertise. Ryan will admit to not really knowing what he was doing a few years ago, and is still learning, but he does a great job (even though I don't really care for the reel low cut).

[@leprechaun3677]

I don’t think I’ve ever watched a KZbinr so continuously. Enjoy your work man, keep it up!

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Thanks!

[@mikeg5350]

Nice song Ryan..keep up the great work I have a beautiful lawn because of your vids..🙏

[@graceortiz9494]

Great timming for me . This weekend will be 3 weeks in my overseed. I was wondering when I can add fertilizer. Thanks

[@Shake1U]

Ryan must of read my last comment about watering. Glad you read the comments! Thanks for everything you do and happy fall to you and your family.

[@frankieb8974]

Thanks for addressing one of my questions that I am sure many had.

[@bbtank3000]

Wow! That fescue came in great!

[@ionutgroza8786]

Last thing on my bucket list for Wednesday:Ryan Knorr👏👏now i can go to sleep😎

[@jakereep8705]

Even though it isn't what you wanted to do for the backyard... It still looks really good 👊

[@andrewonmyway8184]

Nice clear information. You’ve inspired me to improve my lawn here in the south of Sweden. Mine still needs work next spring but I’m happy with all my work for now. October starts here it’s going to get colder and the grass will rest and me too,. I am still mowing now mind you. Keep up with your excellent videos Ryan.

[@29Turf]

Looking nice! Can't wait to see that fescue next year!

[@elc7795]

I think your yard is a great opportunity to collaborate with Pete at GCI. He is a master at tall turf and is getting into reel mowing which you have a great handle on ( better than the master of mustaches). Great video! As a professional lawn care provider you have taught me a lot on sissy grass maintenance! Thanks!

[@mikekosar6135]

Thanks..love the lawn..the tall fescue.. just seeded my property with it..so far so good

[@damienolivares2657]

Renovated my lawn with tall fescue and it started germinating in some places after 3 days and now I’m on day 6 but I can’t see the green fuzzy things yet but hopefully next week I can

[@bscott33]

I’m a fescue guy and I just renovated my side yard with weed pressure from neighbor about 300 sq ft with some ryegrass. Germinated in about 5 days! Now I’m taking over my neighbors yard for the sake of my own lawn lol🤟🏾.

[@Lawnvolution]

Knorr with the Wednesday cinema hour!😎👊

[@trevormuggeridge4560]

George, good day to you👊☕️🍺😎

[@Lawnvolution]

Trevor, you have a great day😎👊☕️🍺

[@TravisTrittFan]

Been a fan for a while now, but if there's one thing that always puts the icing on the cake with your videos is how you introduce me to some new songs! The Ben Rector song is going to be on my playlist for a while. Keep up the great work. You and Connor have definitely been an inspiration to me in getting really serious with my yard.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Better check out some more of his music because it's great!

[@andrea.rivers]

My dog can't wait to get back to marking the whole yard. But I'm going to fill in some gaps this weekend, so he has to wait another couple of weeks. I finally just built some portable ones out of cedar pickets and 2x4s It looks like I'm setting my yard for agility course. lol I'm glad he's on the small/medium side. 3 weeks ago, we had that hot dry week when the fires hit my town and then last week we had massive downpours. Back in the 80s this week. Rains will start again next week. That's the PNW for ya. Perfect grass growing season though.

[@brandontaets]

Love the Ben Rector clips! One of my favs.

[@russellbee311]

Another quality video! Thank you for the great information!!!

[@d0wnbyth3riv3r2]

That first mow👍 great tips also!

[@lukemarietta5705]

Thanks for the comments on the timing of the next application for the new seed!

[@bunbee2023]

Another great video, Ryan...very informative!👍🏾

[@jro1560]

Looks great man. My PNW blend is about 3/4" right now and I can't wait to mow it for the first time!!!

[@christinestrahan3705]

I have a new lawn I just did in August, what type of winterizer fertilizer would you recommend for Massachusetts winters.

[@brandonharrison6338]

Love the lawn and a good Ben Rector jam!

[@thebeans804]

That fescue is looking great!

[@ShiftedPerspective]

Super helpful since I just followed your process of overseeding and fall renovation. Man, my water bill is about to be so high 😩

[@licia9marie]

The backyard is looking really nice! 😃

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Looking great Ryan. 👍

[@feralpanda5084]

Answered a lot of questions I had. Awesome!

[@Ossamakilla]

I'm right behind ya on this one.

[@vinnypinatelli221]

It looks great man

[@jaymetheaccountant]

I was night raking my renovation area Monday night. I know. I have a problem. I also have kick butt grass :-)

[@markiuzzolino]

Great info. I only have a zero turn mower with a side discharge. I am about 1 1/2 weeks into a dethatching, aerating, and overseeding with Tractor Supply Kentucky Bluegrass 31 coated. I put down a starter fertilizer about a week after seeding. Before doing all this I cut the lawn down to 2 1/2 inches. We live in western NJ near PA. The grass is probably around 4 inches or so now. Would you consider cutting it now and cut it down to 2 1/2 again?

[@shmiggz]

Grass is looking good. The rye grass I ordered from your site has sprouted. Looking forward to messing around with it over the winter!

[@BrysonNorth]

Love the Ben Rector thrown in there!

[@chevyvega6622]

what do you guys do to keep the grass from dying in the wheel ruts made from the mower? Every time I seed a new area the wheel marks become a dead valley.

[@SilentKiller-fx1qj]

Your yard always looks amazing

[@Gettingthebasicsdone]

It came out great! I applied scotts starter fertilizer. My grass is at about 2 inches now day 12. Should I apply another application or when should I apply a regularly fertilizer? Like scotts turf builder lawn food.

[@jeremybest6381]

Hey Ryan, what advice would you have for high traffic lawns? My kids (and the neighbour kids) play on our front yard all the time - which is great! But also means things like a full renovation are kinda out of the question. Also, there's foot traffic on it every day, so some areas get warn down pretty good. What kind of advice would you give for maintaining a lawn in that situation?

[@dancitydancestudios]

Great video! I have a question, How would you raise the blades that were flattened by the weight of the mower wheels so they get cut too. I'm having a problem with that, again great video!

[@brunocoast]

Great content. Appreciate the explanation on bag v. mulch v. side discharge. Have been wondering about that since many of your videos you bag the clippings.

[@will15287]

Hey Ryan I just done an aeration and overseeding, how often should I water my grass for the first couple weeks.

[@ErikJosefsson_]

The first time is always magical 🧙‍♂️

[@nathanbuttorff5418]

If you had a blend of say 80(TTTF)/10(Rye)/10(KBG), would you continue watering frequently after initial germination of the TTTF and Rye knowing that the KBG would be lagging behind?

[@base1b2626]

enjoy all your information and videos

[@markchase8128]

I have spent more money and time on my lawn this past year to improve it. Total is ~$600 so far, I was shocked to see that. Not sure what a lawn service costs, but doing it yourself gives way more satisfaction. Somedays just stare at it for a few minutes. Recent dethatch and overseed. Used Scott's Thick R Lawn. 5 weeks later pretty thick, even though i have not been able to spot a single blade of new grass. I even added more seed for front and sides, maybe just too dense? I keep it around 3.25 inches now. I bought the coated seeds, maybe go uncoated next time.

[@mlrausch7708]

Would you even consider a pre emergent application this year or just wait until next spring? My weeds sere terrible this year and I want to try and avoid some of that next year. Thank you!

[@raymondmccaskill3728]

👀 Looks Awesome 👏!

[@TheLawnGuardian]

Nice work!

[@lyssalue6280]

Wow it looks nice and..... Soft.. well it does.

[@karens1795]

I live in the midwest. It is end of October and my zoysia lawn appears to be dormant. Can I still put down a pre-emergent now to help prevent any winter weeds and weeds coming in the Spring. Temps have been anywhere from the 40's to 50's right now and will probably be colder as we get further into Nov.

[@danielthompson984]

Bro that deck looks fantastic!

[@B3D3N1982]

If I have Kentucky bluegrass now can I oversees with Tall Fescue? Also will it survive in eastern WA. We got snow in winters and high 90’s sometime 100* in summer. I have a in ground sprinkler system on irrigation so water isn’t a issue.

[@simmerdowncookie]

3 weeks ago- I seeded some bald spots I have in my front yard, and water 2X a day for about a week- and still no germination. When Can I reseed again, or do I have to wait until Spring? I live in the Rocky Mtns, so snow is expected in about a month or so... any suggestions?

[@godfather1116]

Ordered the Simple Lawn Solutions 6-0-0 with Iron from your Amazon Store today for my newly seeded lawn.

[@adanarceo4636]

Hi Ryan. Very nice lawn, I see some tall fescue blades, over all beauty full green lawn

[@LawnNOrder]

Your Fescue is coming in really good.

[@steve2468]

Hi, what do I do if my newly seeded lawn starts to lay over before I can mow?

[@michaelmurtha995]

I recently did a complete lawn renovation in Maryland with Tall Fescue. Unfortunately, I have Quack Grass coming up in the new grass and I'm very frustrated. I have been researching ways to try to control or eradicate the persistent weed and it looks to be a daunting task. Do you have any suggestions how to kill off or at least control it in a newly seeded lawn without killing the new grass? It is late September so I have limited time to make a dent in it this Fall. I just cut the new grass for the first time so I am thinking about putting down some more starter fertilizer and overseeding some of the thinner areas to try to thicken up the new grass as much as possible heading into the Winter. Hoping to thicken up the tall fescue to squeeze out the Quack Grass for the Spring and Summer of 2022.

[@jhford1234]

So would Scott's early fall fertilizer be okay after overseeing and adding a starter fertilizer? 😬😬

[@bcourtney50]

Needs some updates on both renovation projects Ryan! Good stuff man.

[@seanaltland6333]

What about weeds, I am having some weeds put up with my new grass. Can I use tenacity ? It will be 4 weeks Sunday. I have been mowing ever 2/3 days since last Saturday

[@enioruthnerjunior5137]

Hi Ryan, my yard has been neglected for far to long. I do not have the means to spend a lot on it. I live in Central Texas. Would it be ok to fertilize once a month over the fall and winter to prepare the soil for next spring?

[@JonsDailyHustle]

I'm hoping to get my lawn looking as good as yours next season 🙏, it's pretty bad right now lol

[@mark33545]

I used penn mulch which keeps the seed moist but it also has a starter ferlizier but the mfg says you can put down starter fertilizer too...??? Odd right? Should i still put down a starter?

[@jeremymcclanahan2389]

thank you for this🙏

[@martinzimcik2763]

Hi guys, i need some advice. I will mow my new lawn for the first time. I have a lots of grass free places (bald spots). What should i do first. Overseed -> Mow -> put some fertilizer -> watter. Or some different order? Thank you very much for Advice. And i must write. My soil is hard as ****. Lots of sunshine and i have cracks everywhere. Thx

[@jlemieu1]

Backyard looks good

[@joeking6309]

0-3 and still representing, SKOAL!

[@chakagillis]

The drone shot at 6:51 your neighbors place looking good

[@catrachosmcs]

I just had my tall fescue seeded but as it grows I see a lot of spots with no grass it’s been 3 weeks already, should I over seed, ad fertilisers or other chemicals or just wait until more grows? Please what should I do?

[@fishinflorida8839]

I got everest kbg germination at 6 days. Now going on 2 weeks but growing in patchy.is this normal? Sandy soil.

[@skrishna93421]

How many weeks we need to wait for the first cut after seeding?

[@MrMadeinthe80s]

I'm kicking myself in the butt for putting down preM in my front yard. I really want to put down PRG for the winter.

[@patrickosullivan5831]

With KBG having a longer germination period does that mean you need to wait longer to mow? I over seeded with you KBG Ryegras mix. Its been 2.5 weeks but my grass is up to 3.5-4" with all the KBG not fully germinated...

[@fahmi2a298]

I renovated with turf type Tall fescue now 14 days old some area 4 inches some area less so I have to wait 4 weeks or I can start mowing? Thanks Ryan

[@johnc8112]

Looking good 👍

[@caseymonthey2247]

Ryan, where can I find info about the water pump you use for collected rain water? I am in the market for something similar.

[@ronjie]

How about aeration? When / how often do we need to do that? Thanks.

[@dylanchalmers8894]

@Ryan Knorr Lawn Care i wonder if turning a push mower over allows oil to get into the carburator

[@MrMadeinthe80s]

Spyderco Para nice! That's my edc.

[@AmandanLeeloo]

Excited to see how the TTTF works for you! What about dogs? Wheb do you let your dogs have free reign of the lawn after a reno?

[@LeDeadCanDance]

Just subbed. I'm a lawn care newbie from Costa Rica :)

[@matthewnovik4050]

so you set the back on the honda 1 click higher than the front?