You Should Scalp Your Lawn In Spring

[@grantmason25]

Can you please make a video over the flowers and plants you have in your flowerbeds? I’m trying to get some good landscaping going and need some ideas. Also located in Arkansas

[@BudgetLawns]

Did you see my other reply? Absolutely. I'm going to start planting soon and will be documenting as much as possible. Thanks so much.

[@grantmason25]

@@BudgetLawns Sorry just now did. Thanks sir!

[@BudgetLawns]

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[@MrErpman]

Central Texas here. My zoysia is still green and it's now a few days after Christmas. Bought a verticutter woth a large discount and looking forward to the April scalp and verticut. The lawn needs to be thinned out as it really took off last summer since i added biostims.

[@gerradgeorge5148]

Know you grass! This is my #1 tip and forever will be. Not knowing about cool vs warm season grass is what made my lawn awful until last year. Learning about grass types and surprisingly discovering I had a near full common Bermuda lawn (in an area not generally associated with) was what changed everything. Depending on where you live yes you can probably get a good idea of what grass you have, but you never know if your microclimate (7B for me) might change all that! The rest is history! Then the cultural practices make so much more sense. Thanks for all your advice!

[@BudgetLawns]

Good stuff man. You’re so right. Appreciate ya watching and sharing. 👊👊

[@StillTheJackyBear]

Focusing more on my beds this year... Excellent as always sir...

[@BudgetLawns]

Speaking my language. Getting ready to get mine rolling soon. Appreciate you as always. 👊👊

[@Noobnation-e6k]

Been waiting on this vid T…. I scalped mine late last night and watered in the fert early this morning. Got to miss both parts of the winds we’ve been having… Here’s to another great year!!👊👊👊

[@BudgetLawns]

👊👊 right on. Nice job. Tough to find a break in the wind up here. Appreciate ya man!

[@se7ensamurai]

Could have scalped a month ago, but life gets in the way. Issues with the house and surgery kept me out of the yard, and weeds grew up a couple feet! No worries though, did a high mow last week and a kind of scalp this weekend. Green up slow this year, but it's ok. Once it does, it will stay till mid November. Really just need to fill in some weird spots still... Central AZ over 4500 ft

[@BudgetLawns]

Sounds like you got the right attitude. Hope you're recovering well from the surgery. Thanks so much for watching.

[@lanieroutside]

Great video! I just decided not to scalp at all this year. If I can skip it I will!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks buddy! If there’s one thing that’d be nice to skip, this would be it! 👊👊

[@lanieroutside]

The verdict is still out. Will see how it looks in a few weeks! 👊

[@rezanorouzian8198]

I always mow my hybrid Bermudagrass (I'm in zone 6b-7a-ish) using the lowest setting on my push-behind mower.. In my experience, if you train the grass this way, you essentially don't accumulate as much thatch and debris and therefore won't need to scalp. Of course, an important consideration for cutting the grass so short is having a flat lawn.

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍 great feedback. Appreciate that. Thanks for watching.

[@reggiemurphy1523]

Had a mow on Saturday and forgot my mask!! LOL My body is punishing me now!! Great video Travis!! The battle continues!!

[@BudgetLawns]

Oh buddy. My body too. Overdid it for sure 🤣🤣. Appreciate ya as always my friend. Have a great week!

[@hoffpauirconcrete.semperfidCC]

This is Louisiana we dont have freeze most years I guess I just scalp after I watch the new years 6 bowls

[@BudgetLawns]

Haha, perhaps. Might be better to wait until temps warm a bit. Thanks for watching and sharing.

[@kyzuka7098]

Fertilizer question…how do you go about figuring out how much fertilizer to use of 10-10-10, for example? Do you just use the bag rate or go a different route?

[@BudgetLawns]

Try using this calculator: agebb.missouri.edu/fertcalc/ It’s an easy to way figure it out if you don’t already know how much to use. Hope it helps. Thanks for watching.

[@REDLEG4512]

Solid tips as always BL. Greening up fast in Tulsa.

[@BudgetLawns]

Right on man. Thank you! Appreciate ya watching and commenting!

[@Aerialphotovito]

awesome advice , making me wish I had Bermuda LOL have a great day Travis.

[@BudgetLawns]

LOL, thanks buddy. Appreciate ya. You too. 👊

[@shanew7361]

Watch out for those tree roots and sprinkler heads 🤯 and the to low dirt blade 😂 Did you catch that groundhog yet?

[@BudgetLawns]

🤣🤣 scalping is the time of year when I also shave off some of the high spots of dirt. Appreciate you man!

[@william-1776]

Great content Travis. My lawn looks like garbage right now…I scalped on a windy day..kidding.

[@BudgetLawns]

Haha, thanks man. Don’t sweat it. A lawn that looks like garbage ready to be fixed is a lot more fun than just maintaining. 👊

[@william-1776]

@@BudgetLawns well I’m going to have the national championship of fun this season!

[@GoFastGator]

How many guys/gals buy a house with .5, .75, or 1+ acres of lawn, and then realize scalping is some seriously hard work! (I have taken multiple pickup loads off my lawn before.) It's not mandatory, but it's helpful if you can manage it!

[@BudgetLawns]

Indeed. 👍👍 appreciate ya watching and chiming in!

[@dwmjr2253]

Next year take it down to the next to last full scalp while it's still dormant. That way it will have some protection from the last frost. Then take it on down with the final scalp. It's less work over time instead of a 2-3 day overhaul of grass clippings.

[@BudgetLawns]

It’s not even a full day deal for me to do it all at once. I just wait until close to my lost frost/freeze date of April 15. Did it on the 13 this year with no freezing temps in the long range forecast. But Mother Nature decided to drop a low of around 40 to 33 just 8 days after the scalp. Oh well. That’s what makes lawn care fun. Do it and deal with it. Thanks for watching and the feedback.

[@mrRoverkane]

Very Refreshing when I see a KZbinr using gas 😂

[@BudgetLawns]

🤣🤣 Battery operated machines are just a way to increase sales and product lines. Thanks for watching!

[@friendlyfixers9529]

😂😂😂 the ending. had me rolling. great video as usual.

[@BudgetLawns]

Glad ya liked it. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@billy2bob63]

Hey Travis in that one video you showed putting out some owl decoys to deter some birds were those birds the ones that like to build those mud nests under the freeway overpasses??? I have some back this year mudding up my side porch trying to build a nest on top of my porch light 🤣

[@BudgetLawns]

Oh no. I love the birds, just not when they're crapping all over the porch and patio. They're not building mud nests...just regular nests. This has stopped it. Thanks as always bud.

[@billy2bob63]

@@BudgetLawns Where did you find those owls at?

[@BudgetLawns]

Amazon. Quite a few colors and designs to choose from. Lots of options.

[@billy2bob63]

@@BudgetLawns 👍👌

[@pegjunk]

Would the two owls help with small birds all up in the lawn? Also fully agree with the wind issue during the scalp... Mask up or its your a...

[@BudgetLawns]

Haha, no doubt. First time I've masked up. Been stubborn every other year. Not anymore. I don't mind the birds in the lawn. They're free insect control. I've got a big owl on the back patio and just put these 2 up front. They're to keep the birds from trying to build nests. They've been trying in the wreath on the front door, on the back patio tv and even on the ceiling fan. On cooler nights, they huddle up close to the bricks to get warm. I'm tired of 'em crapping all over the place. I've had the one big owl for years and it has always worked. Thought I'd up my arsenal. Appreciate ya watching and commenting!

[@paulscheirer2368]

Love the ending of this one. 😂

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks bud. Hope it gave ya a good laugh! Appreciate you!

[@bryanw4582]

I was hoping you would explain the owls! Decor, or is that a lawn trick to scare away the moles?!

[@BudgetLawns]

My dog does a good job keeping the moles away. I've got a big owl on the back patio and just put these 2 up front. They're to keep the birds from trying to build nests. They've been trying in the wreath on the front door, on the back patio tv and even on the ceiling fan. On cooler nights, they huddle up close to the bricks to get warm. I'm tired of 'em crapping all over the place. I've had the one big owl for years and it has always worked. Thought I'd up my arsenal. Appreciate ya watching and commenting!

[@marcmartin3642]

I have Kentucky blue grass, cold zone last freeze day around May20. Local fertilizing companies have already been in the neighborhood grass is beginning to grow. Do I skip scalping and just rake and fertilize in a few weeks? Is there any benefit in my zone to scalp?

[@BudgetLawns]

Kentucky bluegrass is not a grass that needs scalping. I would just fertilize and mow this time of year. Thanks for watching.

[@1635mw]

When would be a good time to sand level? May-ish?

[@BudgetLawns]

Mid to late May would be a fine time. I usually wait till early June for convenience with my schedule. Thanks dude.

[@steffen707-]

Heard you ditched the reel mower because of slopes, talk to Lee at Reel Rollers, the Revolution 26 might be a good option for you.

[@BudgetLawns]

Yes, the slopes and other reasons. Just not a yard suited for reel mowing. More importantly, I actually really enjoy rotary mowing. Thanks for watching.

[@steffen707-]

@@BudgetLawns Sal good man. =) I like the collaboration you did with George. Keep up the great content.

[@BudgetLawns]

👊👊 appreciate ya!

[@dice12tx]

Where did you get the owls?

[@BudgetLawns]

Amazon. There's so many options. I just picked a two pack that was on sale. There are several color options from different sellers as well. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@timborski1210]

I love to scalp till im half way done lol then im like WHY AM I DOING THIS? Once its done i remember why :) and yes ALWAYS mask up when doing it

[@BudgetLawns]

🤣🤣💯💯I know exactly what you mean. It’s fun till it’s not. Appreciate ya! 👊

[@shanew7361]

😂 same man

[@BudgetLawns]

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[@leeroyjenkins422]

Good Stuff!!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.

[@TheeRustyCage]

Dude, you’ve at least got to get a different colored bandana. You know we both equally hate the color orange 😂 Just finished my scalp this weekend too 👊🏻😎

[@BudgetLawns]

🤣🤣 if it didn’t say stihl on it, I don’t think I’d wear it! Right on man. Always feels good to get that outta the way. Appreciate ya. 👊

[@dukesilver3619]

Yes sir!

[@BudgetLawns]

Appreciate ya!

[@Striperman]

Isn't there a song like that 🤔😂

[@BudgetLawns]

😂😂Wouldn't be surprised. Thanks, my friend. Have a good week.

[@Striperman]

​@@BudgetLawnsLooking for love in all the wrong places 😂

[@acasburn1460]

👍🇦🇺👊 Great advice.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks buddy. Appreciate ya very much 👊👊

[@Press1for]

Wow

[@BudgetLawns]

Amazing huh?

[@Press1for]

@@BudgetLawns absolutely and the trimmer goes burrrrrrr