When To WATER, SEED, SPRAY In Spring // Spring Lawn Care Tips

[@dyinteriors]

Ryan, your content has made me a lawn connoisseur. I now look at every turf problem as solvable. Knowledge is always key. There is a solution to everything that used to drive me mad! Thanks to you, my skills are much improved. I know I have loads of things still to learn. That is the fun part. Thanks for being one of my best teachers. My garden is on the National garden conservancy and is visited by about 500-600 people each year. Your advice is making their viewing experience better and better. People enjoy my garden and say it is one of the highlights of each season. I owe so much to you and your channel. Cheers and many thanks indeed!

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Glad to help!

[@jnorth9702]

Aired April 11, 2021. I’ve got my grandson and granddaughter listening to your show now.

[@ACKCSC2024]

You make watching grass grow fun :)

[@kevie3]

Agreed 🤘

[@mc-sp8zr]

I seeded once in spring and it wasn't strong enought to survive once the heat came. I agree that it is a gamble. After my experience, I decided to just do my best maintenance and weed control throughout spring and summer, and then go full throttle on dethatch/aerate/overseed after the first couple weeks in Sept.

[@december25guy]

Look at that HAIR!! Looking good Ry! Ready for another season of your educational content! Thanks for being one of the best!

[@UnknownUser_0000]

Solid content as usual buddy. So excited for this season.

[@Adrian-yu6ti]

I did everything perfectly in the fall thinking spring will be super easy.. turns out moles destroyed a large part of my lawn during the winter. so frustrating, I hope my spring seeding works out. I want this year to be THE YEAR where I have a solid lawn.

[@UnknownUser_0000]

Had the exact same issue.. the trails in my yard are awful.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

I'm dealing with similar so you're not alone

[@mikemarin873]

I don’t understand the thumbs down for Ryan. The man knows what he is talking about. My lawn is looking amazing because of his knowledge. Keep those videos coming Ryan K. 🤙🏼

[@freeguy3899]

I live in Ohio and I overseeded 3 weeks ago and it's looking great! I may go out today and do some patches I missed.

[@freeguy3899]

Na, I follow Ryan's steps of raking, top soil, peat moss, etc.

[@Erockfaque]

I followed your process for a complete lawn revamp and I had one of the best lawns on the street. This spring my lawn was growing so fast I've already cut my lawn and need to do it again two weeks after. No one else on the street has cut theirs yet.

[@OceanStateGrass]

Ryan, first and foremost you have been the largest influence on my lawn care journey, thank you for the passion you bring to all of us! I did a lawn renovation on my first home, we bought last year, in the fall. I followed up this spring, installing irrigation and did some overseeing. I planted lesco sun and shade mix, equal parts PRG, KBG, creeping red fescue. I live in RI. Now the question: I have some POA showing seed heads. What should I do to get rid of it before it becomes a problem? You’re the man, thanks in advance for the insight.

[@Irishtwinbeads282]

I live on Long Island and the temps have been in high 50’s low 60’s. So Wednesday I spent the afternoon planting seed in the dead patches in my backyard. And I over seeded my front yard. It’s been dry here for a few weeks. I watered my front Thursday and Friday just enough to keep seed wet. And in back yard I watered the bare spots I seeded. And I checked the weather and today we were to have rain and now tomorrow also. So I went ahead and overseeded back yard yesterday morning. We look to have a good amount of Rain chances over next week. Last year we had a whacky spring. Last year when I got my weed preventer down. We had a freeze and I think it kinda messed things up. So I didn’t get to seed until may last year due to cold. And it snowed day before Mother’s Day last year. So fingers crossed we are done with any freezing temps here

[@ARR87]

Good video. Answered one of my questions. Have weeds in front but seeding already germinated

[@motorcitygrassman30]

Great video. Excited to see what you have in store this year

[@TheLawngineer]

The tenacity and drive combo is a great idea!

[@angelruiz4831]

Ryan always great content! Amazing how my transition/warm area here in Cali differ on growing time frames and care. I needed this a month ago!

[@jnorth9702]

That's when it's good to look at last year's content and/or buy his Lawn Care Guide. Ryan works hard at this job and I supported him in that way. Plus, he updates the guide as well.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Thanks for your support!

[@bradleyrhoton]

I've heard you should not plant new grass seed and fertilize at the same time. Which should I do first? How long should I wait in between? When should I spread lime? I have 6,300 sq ft in Boston. Soil temp is 57 now. I ordered your 24-0-6 Flagship Bio-Nite fertilizer and it arrived. 1,000 sq ft will be new lawn planting for the first time. The rest has patchy grass (some sections less than 30% grass). I bought the property three years ago and did no treatment other than mow and water. I've dethatched it twice and it looks much better. That helped take up dead grass and excess moss. There were too many mulched-up leaves and other debris leftovers from the Fall. Any advice is appreciated. I love your videos and your PDF guide download!

[@XxIcExXdUsTxX]

Thank you for doing the math. Applying my first round of tenacity Monday. Hope this helps with my clover problem

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Spike it with another product if you can. Better control on clover if you use quinclorac with it

[@XxIcExXdUsTxX]

@@ryanknorrlawncare thanks for the tip. Hopefully we just had our last frost. I am going to spray this weekend and see what happens. Is it ok to apply tenacity and this at the same time or wait a few days?

[@georgemitchell2288]

@@XxIcExXdUsTxX you can mix it together. See Ryan do the same thing with Drive (Quinclorac is the active ingredient) and Tenacity in this very same video you posted in.

[@briandeyette5071]

It’s funny you said the part about watering. We usually get a lot of rain this time of year in upstate NY but it’s been dry. So I decided to water it the other day and man it took off. Pretty sure my neighbors thought I was nuts.

[@grass-patch]

Dormant seeding is a good option for overseeding. Late summer pre-emergent is no longer in conflict with Fall seeding, so poa is controlled the following Spring. With all leaves down/removed by December's end, it's time to overseed cool season grasses, especially during frost/thaw cycles that create soil pockets. Surprise results by Spring.

[@faconjaba]

What’s the ratio of your quinclorac/tenacity mix or do you spray separately?

[@Striperman]

Last year I didn't have to water my lawn until Memorial Day. This year in early Spring the lawn is really looking like it needs water and haven't had much rain yet this season. Will have to start the irrigation system earlier than normal. Some little clover patches I have noticed as well. Luckily nothing else so not too bad.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

How’s the kbg doin? Haven’t even cut mine yet

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

It's prime time already

[@Sig_P229]

Grass looks great. Snow didnt beat it up that bad

[@Chris-jh3tg]

Clover is one thing I can't seem to get rid of. Tenacity only turned it white last year, but it came right back.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Triclopyr and quinclorac help

[@marcosramirez6248]

Need an advise....wich product should i used for fertilizer also is my first time doin something to my grass....

[@ACKCSC2024]

Ryan Knorr .. lawn whisperer....

[@jesusparra1817]

As always great content!!

[@chrispillsbury8368]

Thank you very much for this video. I have some wild Bermuda in my yard. What advice would you give for getting rid of it?

[@1Kevlar]

I need to re-seed certain areas and need planning on using Tenacity before seeding. Should I use a surfactant if I'm using tenacity as a preemergent in the spring? Also, should I add in Quinclorac at the same time? I don't want to waste grass seed. Thanks in advance for your help.

[@terrywatts1060]

Can't wait to buy your Elite TTTF/KBG

[@stepheneckert4006]

What’s the difference between methylated seed oil & a non-ionic surfactant? Does it really matter which you use? I know the whole point is just to get it to stick to the leaf more but was always confused about the difference between the two

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

The mso should get through waxy leaves of certain weeds a little better but tends to be more expensive

[@kimberly8185]

Seriously jealous of your pretty green grass. 😍

[@poojanj]

Hi Ryan, so i got KBG laid in fall 2020(just before october). I did water them for about 15 days twice a day untill the snow hit the ground, now we are coming out of winter season and in spring. I need your advice here, should i rake/fertilize the lawn or just straight start watering and fertilize later in the summer? Oh i am in Edmonton, Alberta, 🇨🇦. I am a beginner never did anything in terms of grass and plants in my entire life. Lol. Looking for forward for your reply. Thank you

[@thomaschristopher7510]

How long before I can walk on the new grass? "Fall overseeding" BTW: You inspired me to renovate parts of my property. Thank you for all your tips kind sir!

[@grayfox9911]

Good video Ryan!!

[@TheMatadore]

I have wild onion all over my backyard!

[@danieljohn2012]

Me too. Just moved in. Neighbor said the previous owners used to plant onions and garlic but they've migrated

[@TheMatadore]

This is not a good thing!

[@shion_lwn]

Great tips Ryan! I have watched your Spring lawn care many times 😆 I live in Southern Ontario, Canada, and it has been very warm than last year at this time. I am new to using pre-emergent. When I decided to apply Tenacity before seeding, I found some weeds already popping (dandelion, many clover, poa, quackgrass, creeping charlie).I don't have quinclorac.. it was cold/warm switching around so I was hesitating to put down pre-emergent, and ended up being late. After I sprayed Tenacity (1/2 tsp in 1 gallon of water per 1000sqft), I watered it in. It's been almost a week. I don't see much of bleaching and rather see weeds growing 🙄 How many days later would you recommend to re-apply Tenacity after seeding? 2weeks, or 4 ? there are so many different info on internet, so Ia a bit confused. Thank you very much!

[@matthewcoulter2149]

Is there going to be a first mow of the season video? Favorite video of 2020!

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Yes

[@Oklahoman-in6ph]

Thanks for the info. Ryan , and Tips...

[@richhalvorsen8792]

Great job, this is exactly what I needed to see and timed well for Medicine Lake area ;-)

[@BlackSnack]

I enjoyed seeing you using products other than 24D. Love your pups, and it's a controversial topic. But I err on the side of caution.

[@JimSeward92]

I overseeded/leveled my whole lawn easter weekend. I'm here in Lincoln, Nebraska. Crossing my fingers we avoid any freezes. 😬😬😬

[@fadetoblack51]

Have you ever used hydretain? I wonder how that would help with reducing watering in a Midwest climate

[@seminole715]

Thank you Ryan for the video!!

[@Tommy_2_putts]

Just purchased a bag of seed! I’m ready to get my lawn looking like a putting green

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Thanks!

[@howardroberts5704]

Hi from the UK. Find your content very helpful. I recently over seeded but a few days later the temperature unexpectedly dropped and I am yet to see germination after 1 week. Will my seed still germinate or are they now ruined due to the frost?

[@lap9]

Having the same issue here in Manchester 😂

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Hard to say for sure but you'll just have to give it some time and see what happens. You can always overseed in fall

[@howardroberts5704]

@@ryanknorrlawncare thanks Ryan. Would over seeding again before the end of spring not be advisable if nothing happens?

[@davidroberts4831]

Hi Ryan great 👍 video plenty of information in your video I have already i thing i have already had a spring summer already just give the lawn a cut just put some grass seed down from the dog 🐩 pages again so hopefully it will take David ❤️👋🇬🇧👍

[@seanreville1668]

First like for a great lawn

[@ParksandEducation]

Does XLR8 just allow you to not use as much Tenacity and to stretch out the use of the product? Last year I only used Tenacity as a post emergent.

[@LeftCoastGator]

Hey, great videos. So quick question: Due to a some sprinkler system issues, some weird mixed light conditions (deep shade followed by direct sun) and a puppy that peed all over the yard, my front lawn is essentially gone -- lots of large dirt patches, weeds, dead grass and mixed grass types. The soil is dry and densely packed. Is reseeding worth it at this point, or should I just re-sod? The whole thing is less than 300 sq ft.

[@ErikHiner]

Can you use Drive with new seeds?

[@TheLawnGuardian]

Good stuff, Ryan!

[@danfick177]

Hey Ryan, I live in Iowa as well and I have been watching you for a while. You should try and find the time to swing by Council Bluffs and give me some tips!!!

[@mirzaharisbaig7083]

what kind of grass seeds did you use? looks so amazing

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

ryanknorrlawncare.com/product/ryan-knorr-lawn-care-elite-ryegrass/

[@stephenk4834]

Hi Ryan I live in UK. i have just scarified and put overseed. Unfortunately temperatures have been low after putting it down, and it has snowed over the weekend. Slightly better forecast next week but not too good. Have I put the seed down too early and if I have any suggestions?

[@littlelawson06]

As long as it hadn't started to germinate before the cold spell you should be fine. The seed will wait until it gets warm enough before it germinates, so you should be fine.

[@Andy-iy2qj]

I would like to do this to my F and B lawn. However, how much would I spend based on your videos. For example, dathaching, aeration, overseeding, tenacity, fertilizer. Would it be better to go with something like TrueGreens?

[@darrelljohnson4891]

What is good to treat grub worm?

[@bohdandanylyk351]

Hi Ryan when need to do dethatching lawn

[@colinbaxter7785]

What is your thoughts on momentum for weed control?

[@joek1519]

Hey Ryan, when would you start spring over seeding for western canada climate?

[@jfarm_1311]

Can’t wait to see CW go down in the mullet challenge

[@ton4268]

Quick question, what do recommend pull behind lawn roller around this time?

[@SilentKiller-fx1qj]

Amazing lawn

[@SetsforLife]

I sprayed my tenacity 2 weeks ago, some of my grass is turning white. Will it bounce back or did I do something wrong

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

just bleaching so as long as the rate was correct, it will grow out of it

[@TheFish1026]

if my soil says it has plenty of phosphorous do I still need to use a starter fertilizer when I seed my lawn? I have already seeded and my soil test said I needed nitrogen and potash, so when I seeded I put those down not using a starter fertilizer. Should I go out there and use a starter now or will I mess everything up?

[@markchase8128]

Spraying weeds in a couple of days, post mow. I don't feel so bad now for the chickweed invading my front lawn. Hopefully the wind will have died down, and lawn dried up. We have had 2"+ of rain the past 4 days, been a wet spring so far. Grass was 6-7" long. The clover in back didn't die off last with last years applications, think my triclopyr was degraded as bottles were 4+ years old. Got some new ortho lawnclear to hopefully knock these all dead.

[@brittanyroessler7156]

Thank you for the great information. I live in western colorado where it’s very dry and summer temps do get into the hundreds. I need to seed a 12,000 sqft area and I’m tempted to do it all with perennial rye. Should I do that or mix it with kbg? Thanks!

[@bobziadie2988]

Hi Ryan, I put down my first application on March 30. How long should I wait before applying the second here in PA?

[@urbanrootslandscaping3874]

Will the seed die is there is a freeze?

[@Rinacgolf]

Hey Ryan would you have any advice for natural ways to kill weeds on the lawn? I’m from Canada and we aren’t able to buy herbicides here.

[@PaulHale]

I want to mow and then overseed in the spring - what is the best temp for that here in Seattle?

[@milwaukeephil6890]

Great video! Any mole vole suggestions?

[@thejalderman]

Thanks for sharing!

[@wise9022]

Thanks for the tips 👍🏼

[@cbrrrrider-fo3di]

Hey bud I watch your videos all the time and have learned alot. I live in the Piedmont area of North Carolina, been trying to get my grass right but I'm struggling. I have Kentucky bluegrass mixed with Kentucky 31. I have bare spots and the grass is not consistent. What do I do. I need help.

[@claymcdaniel8500]

I have a question. I did my over-seeding in the fall, everything came in strong and looked great. This spring it came in with tons of crabgrass. Could it be the seed I used that is causing this?

[@mikekosar6135]

Temperature...not calendar.. After germination.. how long before weed control?

[@Lawnvolution]

I don’t know what looks better. The turf or the hair. 😂

[@hgone7221]

From Oildale (Ca.), mullet approved!🤟🏻

[@martinmartinez4234]

I was looking at your seeds, was wondering if the mix for shady areas would work for under trees. I have several small areas that are getting bald due to the 🌲. Thank you in advance.

[@BubbaclubbaW]

Good stuff! How do you decide whether you use a non ionic surfactant or a methylated crop oil?

[@ryanfrench9291]

Any quick way to tell Poa from normal mixed Rye grass? I’ve been digging lots of plants out (that I thought was Poa) but just saw your video saying this is normal.

[@matmcpaul9060]

Is there a place I can upload pictures of what I think is weeds in my grass to get some confirmation?

[@briandeyette5071]

How many days after you cut do you wait to spray?

[@redreid18]

I believe previously you linked to a Chapin back pack sprayer and now see linked to Sprayers Plus, why the switch?

[@RedHonda3969]

Did you put peat moss over the entire front and back lawn? I saw the vide where you did it for the front portion past your sidewalk but may have missed the rest of the lawn in another video.

[@DaveMayotte]

I always look forward to your videos! I have a question. In the turfcast, you guys talked about the spring being time to fertilize for root growth, yet a lot of products say for new lawns only. Will putting starter fert or 10-10-10 down on an existing lawn enhance the root growth? Thanks!

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

That would depend on what a soil test would tell you as far as your fertilizer needs. Hard to say without knowing that part.

[@jrubbmusic]

What mask do you use for spraying?

[@josephglover9680]

What kind of grass is that?

[@bamabladez]

Question just curious Ryan did you originally put your own soil or did you adopt the lawn with the house. I've noticed when you core aerate your plugs are rich black, almost like a bag of expensive organic soil you would see in a bag. Lol.. I live in Alabama Just purchased new home with crap contractors rock and clay. I wish I could just redo

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

That's good ole iowa soil my friend 😄

[@brandonhyden9454]

Watch the soil temperatures. Hope the hard frost is over for you. 👍🏼

[@kelbless3023]

Hey Ryan, reseeded my lawn last fall with TTTF and KBG mx and it looks great. Used a pre-emergent this spring; however, I have several spots of Poa that have germinated. What would you suggest?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Dig them out

[@arturopalma7997]

On your website, is the Turf Type Fescue Blend is the same as Dwarf Fescue Grass Seed?

[@bryankosidowski6370]

I have the same backpack sprayer as you! Any suggestions on different tips for spraying?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

It fits the teejet nozzles so look into some options there

[@robwaltz4895]

I'm not sure if you have talked about it but, what height do you plan on cutting your back yard?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

For this fescue somewhere around 2.5"

[@tommyrobledo1031]

Dude... help me fix my lawn in south central Texas!! My front yard is mostly dirt!!

[@douglascain6404]

Is it possible to over fertilize the lawn? I ask this because weed killer, moss killer, dandelion killer, clover killer and crabgrass killer all come with fertilizer mixed in. Using all these "killers" dumps a ton of fertilizer on the lawn.

[@travisburch4342]

Are you seeing any spreading action from the TTTF in the backyard? Great stuff, Ryan!

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

As things are greening up the plants of course are tillering more but nothing crazy for spreading.

[@marcovaldez9962]

Hey Ryan, is this weed control effective on killing Poa Annua? On Tall Feacue.Thanks!

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Unfortunately, no.

[@kylepasternak5197]

I put down straw or hay to cover my seed and now I have hay grass growing everywhere. How do I kill it? Please help.