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Even though I have come to the conclusion that I lack the green thumb, I must emphasize, your enthusiasm and information is pretty darn inspiring.

@pestandlawnginja

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Good point on the "natural" weed killers using vinegar and baking soda doing damage to your soil. No one ever mentions that and its important.

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for noticing!

@samuelasamoah6906

4 жыл бұрын

Great insight

@BenNawrath

4 жыл бұрын

I try to stick to walkways and patios with the vinegar stuff.

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

@@BenNawrath that's a great way to do it.

@backpacker3421

4 жыл бұрын

This is actually a plus as long as you use it in places you know you'll never want to grow anything. I have a narrow side yard stretch that was weed nirvana. It's too narrow to use as anything but a walkway with utility storage (garbage cans, yard tools, my kayak). I started spraying vinegar (45%, salted, with surfactant) and it took care of the weeds well, and almost none came back the next season. Hopefully that patch will become completely dead by next season.

OMG where have you been all of my homeownership life! I have been hand pulling weeds, using preen followed by thick decorative mulch. But now I know about the game changer "cedarwood" mulch. Thank you.

@pestandlawnginja

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Well on your way to slaying those flower beds!

Making things so fresh and clean. I love it. Thank you Ginja

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching! Go slay that lawn Steven!

Great video!! Always love the tips and way that you present the information. Especially the "natural" way that will cook your soil. Thanks man!!

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Good day from rainy Norfolk UK. Ive been doing a lot to my garden this year to try to get it more maintenance free. Put in my own decking areas and borders with a plum slate.Looks good Lots of plants and flowers in planters. Love watching your videos and you always seem to make me laugh. Peace and love to you and your family.

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Helen! Love the UK crowd! Really appreciate the support

Great video! The wife plants the flowers and the landscaping plants and I maintain them. Thanks for the tips!

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Glad to hear you're out there slaying away!

Great video loved it it was perfect timing i am doing my yard tomorrow morning so thank you ill do this now i had no idea what i wanted to do just the plants that we r putting in there

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

You'll do great! Keep slaying that lawn!

Love it Ginja! Coming at a good time. My family and I are doing the beds soon!

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Go slay those flower beds!

Ginja I love it. Across the street is a landscaper lot, he let me go get tractor loads of wood chips anytime I want. I’ve got somewhere in the neighbor hood of 1,000 ft of chain link fence around my lot that I’m trying to maintain, These wood chips do a great job at suppressing weeds/ trees and vines that try to attach themselves to my expensive fence.

@pestandlawnginja

3 жыл бұрын

Rad! Glad that you got a hold of the weed problems. mulch is such a nice way to control weeds if you can get it down thick enough!

Awesome once again Ginja! Love how you work and know what you're doing! Great advice for maintenance free flower beds for a couple of years. Will be doing the same for mine! Thanks for sharing!!

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching Elaine! Love these lady lawn ninjas

@elainearchibald9020

4 жыл бұрын

@@pestandlawnginja lol yes, I'm one of those female ninjas! :)

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

That's right! 👊😁

Greatly enjoyed the video and well defined information. I noticed while you were wetting the mulch in, your hose was close to some plants. A few strategically place 4” diameter x 18” cedar pole would make great hose stops while matching your mulch. Thanks for the morning coffee entertainment.

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Great point! Thanks for the tip!

Great video Ginja. I use cedar mulch exclusively also. You have given me some excellent tools to combat the stray weeds/grass in my beds. I just wish I had a big headed dog to help supervise.....

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Everyone needs one! He's never impressed. keeps me going

Thanks for reminding me to trim my bush this week and give it some shape.

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Have fun! LOL

Always important to trim your bush. Also, description in the link?? 😂

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

I thought it was a dyslexic gem 😂😂😂 couldnt get myself to edit it out

Great Video! I have preen and I am gonna try it out when it stops raining this week in Utah. I probably won't mulch this year. Royles Royce is getting big, such a cute pup Ginja!

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Mr. Royce is a funny little dude. He's very similar to Ned.

You might want to make sure that the mulch is not up against the trees. I did a lot of damage by doing that. The roots on the big tree in my yard are now out of the ground because the tree couldnt breath from me packing mulch against it. I went to go trim the small trees in front of my porch and two of them fell over. The trees could not breath so the roots came out of the dirt

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Great feedback and very true! That is something I could have explained better.

Have fun clearing all that mulch out in a year or two! I got absolutely sick and tired of mulch and went with Texas Black Star Gravel. Once and done! Not looking back.

@pestandlawnginja

3 жыл бұрын

Once my kids get older I'll transition. I made that mistake once and the kids throw it everywhere

Great video! I also add snapshot or Extended control Preen (snapshot during pandemic on back order) on top of the mulch. I get wind blown weeds that will literally grow in the mulch. This keeps that to a minimum.

@pestandlawnginja

Жыл бұрын

great way to do it!

Loved the part where you're trimming the perennial grasses. Thanks for the chuckle!

@pestandlawnginja

Жыл бұрын

You bet!

Very informative vid. My yard has been looking much better since subscribing. Thanks!

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Love hearing about people slaying those lawns!

Packed with info that I was about to research. Gee thanks Ginja

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

How awesome is that! Thanks for watching!

I have found the Fiskars 4-Claw Weeder to be great for pulling up weeds along with the roots. Especially if you get the soil wet first.

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Great feedback! Love hearing about it

So good too see you again 🤗thanks for the tips

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Awesome video. Those mountain views are amazing!

@pestandlawnginja

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marsha!

Tips for rocks/gravel areas? My mow strip is all rocks with weed barrier. But dirt has creeped in between and the neighbors weed seeds have made its way in. Add water and it's a treasure trove of weeds. I find myself using a jug of round up weekly. Keep up the killer content.

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

do the thickest fabric weed barrier money can buy then do the rocks. you'll need to use glyphosate like eraser I have listed in the description every other month to keep up with the new growth you don't want.

Always informative! learning everyday I accidentally killed my flowers with speed zone, yes I am an amateur:-)

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

oh bummer! It's all in the learning! Keep going!

Memorial day , used Momentum to weed and feeed , grass is nicely green and strong after a week , looking for a top dressing for the front lawn hmm maybe . SLAYIN IT SLAYIN THat LAWN yes!!! Neighbors are starting to eyeball my lawn . hahaha

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

That's the best! Keep going!

OMG! You must live not too far from me, because I'm pretty sure that's Timp in the background. Cool!

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Good eyes Martha

@ninjaANDchaka

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing! "Looks like Utah!!"

Those mountains ❤ it looks like a dream

@pestandlawnginja

Жыл бұрын

sometimes I have to stop and take a hard look just to remember how lucky we are to have such an amazing view.

Looks great! You did an awesome job!

@pestandlawnginja

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Always nice to feel so fresh and clean.

Tip On mulch shovel: snow Joe snow Shovel. Works great and is also a great snow Shovel!

@pestandlawnginja

Жыл бұрын

Nice! I have one as well. I’ll have to give it a go

Great tutorial!! My problem is my flower bed is small AND I let the weeds get out of hand. So it now looks like a jungle. The weeds and flowers are right by each other. I will try your method as soon as I can pull out the darn 🤬 weeds.

@pestandlawnginja

2 жыл бұрын

weeds in flower beds are the worst

This is biology, thanks a lot for the gems .

Such an awesome job, thanks for sharing!!

@pestandlawnginja

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

AWESOME VIDEO! THANKS FOR THE ADVICE!

@pestandlawnginja

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

That looks great. I just mulched an area like that, but I made the mistake of not ordering enough mulch to snuff out the weeds. Gotta order more! Hey, and using a pitchfork to get the mulch was easier for me. Still, lots of hard work!

@pestandlawnginja

9 ай бұрын

Great tip! Thanks!

First Aussie 😁. Ginja,I like a trimmed bush.😎👍👍

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

🖐 yes!

Love the scenery bro!

@pestandlawnginja

Жыл бұрын

Thanks savannah!

Nice video. I save my parmesan cheese containers and use them as shakers. Works great !

@pestandlawnginja

3 жыл бұрын

That's pretty genius!

Bruh. Thanks for this video. I'm trying this.

Man your lawn looks amazing

@pestandlawnginja

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!

R.R.!! good to see him out and about. Man, you left yourself open for those trimmed bush jokes. Looks like the lawn leveling worked. We used a couple layers of newspaper under the garden, no weeds! Thanks for the proper instruction on the preen. Will it stop our panseies and johnny jump-ups from coming back? Wife would kill me. Keep up the good vid.

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

The best answer I can give you is it should not have an effect on your pansies. the bulbs have already germinated and this is truly an anti germinator. I take no responsibility if your wife ends up killing you.

The house we bought 2 years ago has a handful of those tall perennial grass bushes. I've found the best time to cut them back is as soon as the fall growing season is over, before the first frost. Then when spring rolls around, the new grasses have free room to grow and no competition for sun as the get started. Or, just pull 'em out and put something nicer there. They aren't going to win any "prettiest shrub" competitions. It's on my to-do list...

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

I'm willing to bet you're right! I was half way tempted to ripping them out and replanting. time will tell.

@backpacker3421

4 жыл бұрын

@@pestandlawnginja Home developers love them because they are super cheap, incredibly hardy, and look exotic to a lot of people. Most of mine are placed really oddly though, so even if I liked the way they looked, I'd want to move them. Chances are I'll pull them next year.

nice job turned looking good 👍 👍

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 It was fun and sooo time consuming to do the entire project and tape it

Just found this video! First off, I’m in flatland Ohio and I’m fascinated by the snow covered mountains in the background- something I never see! Second, the cedar mulch is beautiful, but not readily available in Ohio (or it’s cost prohibitive). Still a good video!

@pestandlawnginja

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Have a great day

Great video!

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great info. Thanks for sharing your experience & tips. I noticed a lawn care near your mulch pile, I assume that is for the "BOSS" to watch your progress? LOL

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

LOL yes!

More work, AWSOME

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

LOL yes! Time to slay those beds

Thank you

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Well to make it even easier use an old parmesan cheese container since it has a Shaker top with holes already in it. I have several with labels that I use for various Garden purposes. Diatomaceous Earth, pre-eminence products, ect...

@pestandlawnginja

2 жыл бұрын

love the idea. thank you

Great tips on weed control. I'm not sure mulch that mats together is a good thing though. After a while it will form a barrier for water and air movement. There's no perfect mulch but I now only use pine bark. Bark mulch has the added benefit of having actual nutrients for the soil as it slowly breaks down. The only downside of bark mulch is that it can float in heavy downpours so if you have an area that washes out during heavy rains keep in mind that bark mulch will move around on you, but that is why I like it, it stays loose and doesn't form that matted barrier, which I honestly don't think is a good thing.

@pestandlawnginja

3 жыл бұрын

I've done this for the last 10 years and Its been great. the reason why it works soo well is because it stops the evaporation and movement.

Nice! You’re still able to plant in the beds once you’ve applied Preen because they’re already germinated and growing, right? Will the preen work down through the mulch if you apply it again in the future?

@pestandlawnginja

3 жыл бұрын

There's a few exceptions for plants and using preen. Its all listed on the label if you want to get into the specifics. for the most part you are correct. Preen can work through the mulch depending on how thick you put it down and how much water you use to push it through.

Ginja! 2 items: 1. I thought you’d have difficulty growing the KGB on the north side of your house because my north backyard was having difficulty. I thought it was related to direct sunlight. The new pattern I’ve observed has less to do with sunlight & more with sprinklers. My re-seeded lawn areas that were covered by pop-up heads germinated first & filled in great. The areas only covered by rotor sprinklers are very patchy, despite setting my sprinklers to start every 4 hours. 2. Last week I made a visit to Great Basin Turf. I picked up some Bionutrients, Rapture 4-0-0, & humates. I talked to the salesman about Propeat. He then asked me “Did you get this from watching the Ginja?” I told him yes. He knew I re-seeded my lawn & he asked if I used that herbicide stuff that Ginja talks about with re-seeding. I said “You mean Tenacity?” He skeptically said yes and asked if it worked. I told him it worked great as a pre emergent & didn’t harm the new grass. I don’t think I convinced him about Tenacity. I sprayed that Rapture out & my new lawn is DARK green. Just have to keep it that way through the 90+ temps now. #beatthejoneses

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Love it spencer! KBG is a booger to germinate. if you over water it will not germinate, if you under water it is stubborn as well! Love how you handled the guys at great basin! LOL

Lately it cannot be a Ginja video unless he has something dumped in the driveway while spending hours shoveling into a wheel barrel. Working hard in the yard.

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

LOL sooo true!

How does this compare the other tube vids using weed barrier fabric, edge barrier, concrete, and well-blocks method?

Good job bro 🌟

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🔥

Thanks for the informative video. Can using cardboard against the home affect the the home’s structure?

Does the cedar mulch smell strong? Im super sensitive to smells. I loke the way it looks and that it is natural but im concerned about the smell. Is it something you could smell while on a deck or inside with windows open? Thanks for the great video! Im really impressed that you reply to everyone!

@pestandlawnginja

Ай бұрын

I'm sensitive to smellsas well. It's natural and not over powering to me. It may be a bit much during the install but settled quickly

Howdy Lawn Ginja - Question: Do you put the cardboard down on top of or under weed cloth? or do you put it down instead of weed cloth?

Great video! Do you recommend using landscaping fabric?

Thank you for the great tips on having a weed-free flowerbed! After applying a weed preventer preemergent, can I still lay down a couple of layers of cardboard and then mulch? Or will cardboard turn quickly into soil and create a problem by decomposing and making the weeds start to grow quicker? or should I use one or another: preemergent or cardboard? One more question: do you prefer to use snapshot dg weed control or Preen Weed Preventer? And why?

@pestandlawnginja

Жыл бұрын

I like snapshot since you get more bang for the buck. The cardboard is a great idea 💡

Great video! Can you out down snapshot in new flower beds right before planting?

@pestandlawnginja

3 жыл бұрын

Kind of! You'll have to read the label, they have a list of approved plants for that purpose.

What products do you recommend to stop grass roots from invading the flower beds? I'm finding long grass roots/runners under both the mulch and landscapers cloth.

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Hi George. the products I have listed in the description help do exactly that. just don't apply it to the lawn itself.

Do you have a video on how to properly place drippers for ornamental grasses under weed barrier?

@pestandlawnginja

Жыл бұрын

I do not! sprinklers was never really my specialty but i'm educating myself all the time on it.

Hey man! Love your videos! We live in Utah as well, where did you buy your mulch from?

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

old mill in spanish fork.

I think I'm going to see if I can't get that mulch here locally next season. Rolls Royce is getting BIG!

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

It's an awesome mulch. gardeners have been using it for years

Well done and gorgeous ! Where do I get CEDAR WOOD CHIPS ❓ I noticed you have made curbing as your borders . This is not in my $ .00 budget.. I get free wood chips from the city from their tree trimming ( you shovel yourself , pick up and drive off . The weeds are extreme all around my plants and I 'm getting older and just can't keep up . I seem to work best at night in the cool . I'm not getting anything else done to the point of not even the enjoy.ent of their beauty . Your video is giving some hope 🕯 Thank you ❗

@pestandlawnginja

Жыл бұрын

It’s a fantastic process against weeds. I only need to refresh a few areas around the corners that the kids kick.

Where did you get your Cedar wood chip? I’m local to Utah County looking for a place to bulk items like the mulch.

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

old mill in spanish fork

Where'd you get your cedar mulch? I'm here in Utah too. Very entertaining and informative videos - thanks.

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

old mill in spanish fork.

You are 4 weeks too late, I will save the video for next year!!! Always great details!!!!

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

awe bummer! Thanks for watching!

Love the cardboard idea! Also now I don't think I can live with any other kind of mulch! Great video 👍

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

You and me both! It really is the best for low maintenance

@caseylavelle3081

3 жыл бұрын

Pest and Lawn Ginja, is that safe to use near foundation? I am worried about the excess moisture staying in the soil right next to the house. Would this be an issue or no? If not, I really need to get some down.

@pestandlawnginja

3 жыл бұрын

@@caseylavelle3081 not really. excess moisture that causes issues with foundations is most common when a sprinkler line breaks or when someone leaves the hose on.

@caseylavelle3081

3 жыл бұрын

Pest and Lawn Ginja, okay. Thank you. I have only hesitated because I hate to add moisture to an already prone-to-moisture area. But, OMG, this will help tremendously.

@pestandlawnginja

3 жыл бұрын

@@caseylavelle3081 its all about not allowing germination and access to light.

Great video! Where is the link and discount code for the pickle jar hand shaker ? 🤣🤣🤣 great idea Ginja! 😎👊

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

LOL well........ I'll have to get creative

I think your humidity and elevation work in your favor for this. I'm closer to sea level and in a wetter climate. Mulch tends to last at most 1.5 seasons here before it breaks down enough to where weeds can start to germinate in the newly formed compost. It's probably why you see so many thatch problems in your area, since the clippings don't breakdown as fast. That preen shaker can hack however is a great idea for my area!

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

It's possible I guess. The cedar wood is a different beast. I only get a few seasons out of decorative mulch but no real weed control from it.

@DaveAtUofL

4 жыл бұрын

@@pestandlawnginja Normal decorative mulch I don't even get a full season out of! lol. The stuff with weed control gives me about 30 days of control, preen gives me around the same amount of time as what you stated. I've got to dig out the beds and redo mine this year anyways, so after I get the weedmat down (tons of wild onions.) I'll give ceeder a shot and see how long it lasts! right now my beds are just giant compost engines.

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Be great to hear your feedback

@Braedenfish

4 жыл бұрын

@@DaveAtUofL Hey have u tried sheet mulching first? There are tricks to it so your mulch doesn't wash away in heavy rain especially on any kind of grade .....but ahhhhhh buddy.....done right cardboard is a real problem solver in many areas of the garden.

@stevebabiak6997

3 жыл бұрын

Preen comes in a smaller container with a screw on lid that has a nice shaker; I have a couple of them I use and refill them from the larger Preen buckets. That way the chemical is in a container where it’s normal for it to be in, and it is a fairly water tight container when the shaker is closed, plus it has a larger capacity than the glass jar.

Any tips for rock areas? My landscaping has been taken over this year. I am at a lost for words.

@pestandlawnginja

10 ай бұрын

rock areas are tough. you have to remove all the rocks then follow this process. however I would invest in putting down a new weed barrier. be sure to do the 20 year warrantied commercial product.

I live in Southern California, in the Inland Empire , just below the Cajon pass , it gets pretty windy 🌬 how do you think the mulch would hold up?

@pestandlawnginja

2 жыл бұрын

it does reasonably well. some of the lose stuff on top will blow but the matted material beneath does fantastic. by far the best mulch i've used for windy areas.

I live in Utah - north of you in Sandy. Where do you buy your cedar mulch (compost?)? And how would i measure to make sure i order enough? (My flower beds are HUGE)

@pestandlawnginja

2 ай бұрын

I get it from a dealer in Spanish fork utah. You'll want to measure out how many square feet you have if area. You can use Google maps to do that. Then call a dealer and tell them how many inches deep you want. They have a calculator. Some of it depends on how dense the product is as well. Hope that helps

what do you think about using Pro Weed Barrier Landscape Fabric after treating the flowerbeds with weed preventer, then mulch on the top of the fabric? we have chicken and trying to figure out how we can have the safest and easier weed-free flowerbed. Thanks again for your help!

@pestandlawnginja

Жыл бұрын

It’s a great idea. Just more work. I find that most of the commercial grade barriers last about 10 years or more but eventually weeds grow on top of the barrier

So I have purchased the eraser...after applying, can I then apply the pre-emergent the next day? I am under a time crunch to make the applications.

@pestandlawnginja

2 жыл бұрын

yes. just be sure to water it in well.

Ginja might be a stupid question but what is the screwdriver trick with weeds you talked about? Do you just wrap and rip I’m curious, love the videos thanks!

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

I jab 4 ways around the root then I pull gently

Hey Ginja, where did you get your cedar wood mulch delivered from? I’m in SLC 🤘🏼

@pestandlawnginja

Жыл бұрын

This was from old mill from Spanish fork utah

do you do steps 1 to 3 one after the other the same day? Can you put the mulch right after your hose down the garden or mulch bed?

@pestandlawnginja

10 ай бұрын

you can do it all in the same day.

I think you owe the Wasatch Mountains a royalty for the section starting around 6:55.

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

LOL good call!

So every 3 months add more pre- emergent like preen or snapshot. Is there a season maximum rates on either of those?

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

There is a season maximum listed on the label. I commonly do spring and fall apps. the point of the mulch is to get you to the point so you don't have to re apply the pre emergent. better for the plants and soil.

After the 2-3 seasons of use, do you need to scoop out what remains of the old mulch to start the process over again?

@pestandlawnginja

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t. I just add more to the top

How many yards of mulch did you start with in your pile? I have no frame of reference for how to estimate that sort of stuff.

@pestandlawnginja

Жыл бұрын

man.... its been soo long but i wanna say it was around 7 yards.

You said to put the decorative mulch on top of the cedarwood mulch? The decorative stuff doesn't get blown away? I'm new at this and not even sure what decorative mulch is. I googled it and up came rubber mulch.

@pestandlawnginja

Жыл бұрын

The decorative will blow away as it normally does. You won’t spend as much since you won’t be putting 5” down

Id like to try this but I cant afford the snapshot. Do you recommend something else? Can I leave it out? I have border with gravel and perennials and Im so tired of pulling weeds and crab grass.

@pestandlawnginja

2 жыл бұрын

preen works great. or you can leave it out. no worries.

Great video & beautiful landscape! Do I put the mulch on top of the cardboard ?

@pestandlawnginja

3 жыл бұрын

You can! I would wet the cardboard first if you go that route.

@sharonlanders8130

3 жыл бұрын

@@pestandlawnginja ........Thanks!

Ok...at the risk of sounding like a creeper 'cause I've been all over the FlowZone comments section, you and I are on the same wavelength, amigo‼️ I'm about to re-do all of my flower beds. Question: is that pre-em safe to use on newly-planted flowers and shrubs?

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

yes! just not so good if you're going to seed

Besides avoiding use of glyphosate on windy days, it’s a good idea to not step on the wet glyphosate and then walk onto your grass ;) Dead grass foot prints would result ...

@pestandlawnginja

3 жыл бұрын

great feedback!

241! Great video! It’s a big help!

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Tip... I have found that using a pitch fork really saves the back when shoveling mulch

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

I bet! I've contemplated that but I have no other need for a pitchfork LOL

@jonrothermel8425

4 жыл бұрын

@@pestandlawnginja Manure fork has always been my go-to for mulch. A.M. Leonard makes one that looks like a hybrid of the traditional tined, fork crossed with your shovel. www.amleo.com/leonard-8-tine-all-poly-scoop-fork-with-30-inch-d-grip-handle/p/APF800/

What if you have small hollyhocks that are still little ? Should I wait till they grow up to do this process .

@pestandlawnginja

2 жыл бұрын

totally up to you! i prefer to get the job done and deal with the active issues later.

The thick mulch is a great idea. What about landscape cloth? No need? These Florida weeds pop through the Mulch 😬

@pestandlawnginja

3 жыл бұрын

No fabric! Works great if you put it down thick enough. Cedar wood is a tad acidic. As the years pass it becomes less acidic and a perfect growing medium for gardens. In the past I've taken the old mulch out after 5 years and put it in the garden when I've replaced it with more.

hey thanks for this video. very informative simple steps to follow. question about the pre-emergent - how long, if at all, should i need to wait after putting down the pre-emergent before i put down the mulch?

You look like Axle Rose bro! Great Vid!

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

You think so? LOL

@studog4000

4 жыл бұрын

@@pestandlawnginja no offense, Axle was a pretty handsome ginge back in the day! Keep up the good work, watching from australia!

hey ginja,that pup of yours sure is cute :) is airating before an overseed good enough to get alot of growth?I mean would taking the sun joe scarifyer to the yard before hand and cutting the grass low be alot of extra work that is not needed?Have you heard of trillium?the mulch does have a nice look to it.i have washed rock and im going to spray a non selective eco herbicide on it because there is just to much grass and weeds to do all by hand.will it hurt my shrubs if they get hit?it does say established bushes should be ok but thought i would ask.thanks

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure of the brand trillium. I know there is a trillion that is a 2,4d base and it's a selective herbicide. I wouldn't every recommend spraying any vegetation with an herbicide. I would stay 12" away as a precaution.

@SUPERSTROKE333

4 жыл бұрын

@@pestandlawnginja ok,likely that's what it was is trillion.

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

Do you have any recommendations on how to deal with horsetail weed? It is growing right through our heavy duty landscape fabric and inches of mulch... Roundup doesn't touch it since it's got some waxy coating on it and just sheds all liquid

@pestandlawnginja

4 жыл бұрын

I've never had the pleasure to fight it. from what I'm reading is there aren't really many herbicides that touch it other than broadstrike RC that isn't rated for turf grass. seems like a beast to deal with. I'd make sure you get 100% positive identification. there are a few weeds that look similar in my opinion. t-zone is my go to with a heavy surfactant for weeds like yarrow and dog fennel. both of those have a similar weed structure.

@yutub561

4 жыл бұрын

@@pestandlawnginja you lucky dog... Yeah it is very tough. I'll have to try that herbicide with surfactant and see if it works. I've read glyphosate in high concentrations is effective but I haven't had any luck with it because of the waxy coating. It's only in my beds thankfully!