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I make videos about lawns and stuff. Welcome! My name is Drew. Let's create some awesome outdoor living spaces together!
The TRUE COST of LEVELING Your LAWN
Balancing cost and effort for a perfect lawn is a big decision. Should you hire professionals or tackle it yourself? We'll break down all the costs, equipment, and time needed to level your lawn just like a golf course. Oh yeah, and there will be some lawn leveling :)
Thanks for watching! -Drew
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🌿 Mike Hannan - Juniper Lawn and Pinestraw: profile.php?id=100063609600832&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Item(s) from the video:
🛒 Gorilla cart: amzn.to/3VAPjpm
🛒 Shovel: www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-47-in-L-Wood-Handle-Carbon-Steel-Digging-Shovel-with-Grip-77416-945/315067859
🛒 Leveling rake: amzn.to/3Rjo3KE
🛒 Landscape rake: www.homedepot.com/p/Razor-Back-36-in-Aluminum-Landscape-Rake-2916500/204476252
🛒 Push broom: www.homedepot.com/p/Libman-24-in-Heavy-Duty-Multi-Surface-Squeegee-Push-Broom-with-Brace-and-Steel-Handle-1230/312913425
🛒 Metal drag: amzn.to/4cbxwMy
🛒 Fertilizer: amzn.to/3vXSSga
🛒 Spreader: amzn.to/3SOCSX6
Disclaimer: Some links in this description are affiliate links. Using these links for purchases may earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. This supports the channel and allows me to continue producing quality content. Thank you for your support!
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Lawn leveling overview
0:11 - Comparing DIY vs. professional costs
1:03 - Equipment and materials needed
1:26 - Importance of dry sand
2:13 - Tools for the project
3:31 - Cost breakdown for DIY
4:33 - Time investment for DIY leveling
5:35 - Introducing Mike
6:10 - Equipment Mike uses
7:03 - Rental considerations for equipment
Thanks for watching! -Drew
📧 Subscribe and receive the free lawn care guide and monthly product updates: griffithlawnlabs.substack.com/
▶️ Subscribe to the channel: www.youtube.com/@GriffithLawnLabs?sub_confirmation=1
🌿 Mike Hannan - Juniper Lawn and Pinestraw: profile.php?id=100063609600832&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Item(s) from the video:
🛒 Gorilla cart: amzn.to/3VAPjpm
🛒 Shovel: www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-47-in-L-Wood-Handle-Carbon-Steel-Digging-Shovel-with-Grip-77416-945/315067859
🛒 Leveling rake: amzn.to/3Rjo3KE
🛒 Landscape rake: www.homedepot.com/p/Razor-Back-36-in-Aluminum-Landscape-Rake-2916500/204476252
🛒 Push broom: www.homedepot.com/p/Libman-24-in-Heavy-Duty-Multi-Surface-Squeegee-Push-Broom-with-Brace-and-Steel-Handle-1230/312913425
🛒 Metal drag: amzn.to/4cbxwMy
🛒 Fertilizer: amzn.to/3vXSSga
🛒 Spreader: amzn.to/3SOCSX6
Disclaimer: Some links in this description are affiliate links. Using these links for purchases may earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. This supports the channel and allows me to continue producing quality content. Thank you for your support!
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Lawn leveling overview
0:11 - Comparing DIY vs. professional costs
1:03 - Equipment and materials needed
1:26 - Importance of dry sand
2:13 - Tools for the project
3:31 - Cost breakdown for DIY
4:33 - Time investment for DIY leveling
5:35 - Introducing Mike
6:10 - Equipment Mike uses
7:03 - Rental considerations for equipment
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Your Lawn Questions ANSWERED: Scalping, Edging, Fertilizing, and Leveling!
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That and Carolina Geranium.
I would of bought one that pulls behind the mower to make it faster.
I tried weed stop without a teaspoon of dawn, and not much weed death. With a tablespoon of dawn, in one gallon and, wow! crabgrass death! If the product drips off, you will not get good results. Dawn makes the product stick and kill.
Crabgrass is nothing torpedo grass is the worst , can you help
This weed is evil. You can kill all the plants you see today, but new ones will emerge in a week or so. It's a never ending battle..
Yeah, it is! Use gallery 75 for your pre-emergent. I used that this year and it's really kept the majority of chamber bitter from coming back. I've seen it here and there in a couple areas where I must have missed applying it well. But so far so good. I think if I get another good fall application, it will completely eliminate it. That product is expensive but I think it's worth it if you have a bad case
It looks great and I found where I can get it here in Australia but I will probably get a cheaper one. I figure for a quarter of the price it does not matter so much if I need to replace it. And also with a smaller yard and tight spots between the trees a 21 inch rather the 26 might be better.
I'm also stuck with 2 apps my radar and weather underground also Ryan Hall 😅 😂🤘
I'd love to, but the cost of this project and time, labor, doesn't seem worth it in my case!
I get it! My goal wasn't to deter anyone from doing a project like this, but to lay out the expectations for what's involved.
@@GriffithLawnLabs Definitely! Great content here, I’m glad you shared. I’m sure it’s on a lot of our minds. Is it worth it!?
Solid video all around! That EcoLawn Topdresser is so satisfying to watch!
Thanks! Ain't that the truth!
Which one kills the lawn the quickest?
Trick question? Answer: Neither
Let's see mike do a yard that really has dips and ruts. Your yard was great looking to begin with.
Mike's crew got the skills to take on tougher jobs. They'd get it done
Can’t find MSN weather app for iphone
I have Android, but it should be out there on the app store for iPhone.
The Ortho brand of yellow nutsedge killer excellent!!!
Good to know! Thanks for sharing
Nobody pays me 50 an hour in my free time
It might seem like free time has no cost, but it's actually your most valuable resource. Even if you're not being paid, your time has worth because it could be spent on other valuable activities or goals. Considering the opportunity cost can help you make better decisions about how you spend your time on DIY projects.
@@GriffithLawnLabs You can also see it this way. Money is the finite resource too. If I only have 5000 per year I can either spend it on my home or go on a vacation. I cannot do both
In my area they charge $1 for sqft
That's incredible!
what are the steps if you have large dips and divots in your lawn 6 inch+, fill in with top soil?
If you have large dips like that, fill most of the hole with dirt from elsewhere on your property, and leave about 1 inch from being level with the ground. Pack the dirt down well to prevent sinking. Then, fill the rest with a mix of 70% topsoil and 30% sand, Smooth it out. If you have a large bare spot, you can either seed (cool season grass) or use sod plugs (warm season grass) to fill in the area quicker. This method is cost-effective for large holes.
you should have more traffic on this video, very well made.
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Your support means a lot
Dude! Are you kidding me? Go to Home Depot and rent a compost spreader for $8 per day. It will spread the sand evenly and you will need about 6 cubic yards instead.
Looks like you’ve got it all figured out! 😄
Why sand costs so much ?
I wish I knew! Everything is so expensive
Did you leave the plugs on your yard or pick them up before you spread the sand?
We used the drag to break them up before putting down the sand
Grass clippings are great for nitrogen production, would you consider a better mulching blade to help feed your grass and save you cost in fertilizers.
You're right, grass clippings are great for adding nitrogen back into the soil. I do recommend using a good mulching blade to recycle nutrients. Always keep it sharp too! In situations with frequent rain, it may not allow for us to get out there and mow. The grass grows quickly, and in this case, you might need to remove clippings after you've cut to prevent damage from clumps sitting on top of the grass.
@@GriffithLawnLabs thank you, I understand it’s application better now! It helps to have the right tools for the job. Thanks for sharing again, I enjoyed it!
So what was the final cost for you if you did it yourself versus paying Mike to help?
Doing it myself cost around $1,500 for materials and tools, plus about $800 estimate for my time, totaling $2,300. Check the video description for detailed products and links.
I did this a couple of years ago. It took 100 tons of sand. I used a compact tractor to move the sand. I built a ten foot leveler to drag behind my tractor. It made a difference in my lawn. I love how it sped up the mowing process.
100 tons!? That's a massive project. Was that for 2-3 acres? I've mowed a few times since my leveling project, and the difference in the look and feel of the grass is incredible.
@@GriffithLawnLabs yeah, it was 2 acres 😁. My neighbors didn’t have a clue as to what I was doing when they saw me dumping and spreading all of sand, lol. They finally started asking, and then they understood. I did mine coming out of the winter. I had common Bermuda. I scalped it right as it was starting to green up. Threw fertilizer down, and irrigated the next day. Man,…it came out really!!! I was so proud of myself when it greened and thickened up.
That's awesome! I had a couple of neighbors come out and ask what we were doing too! Same experience
Pressure wash your side walk make your yard look nice 🤷🏻♂️
Did my wife tell you to say that? 😆
To call the gorilla cart a game changer is an understatement. I love mine!! I only wish it had a parking brake.
No joke! 😂
@@GriffithLawnLabs at first I was psyched at how easily it rolls. And I’m on the south shore of log island, so it’s flaaaaaat around here. Then I tried to get it to stand still by my car when I unloaded bags of mulch. Amazing what a little tiny slope in the driveway will do!,
Only reason I stayed with the wheel barrel
(Barrow)
@@vernacular1483 nope, it's a barrel. Made it myself 😋
Thank you for the video. The question that needs to be addressed is that SAND along with CLAY Soil ( which I have ) Unfortunately turns into Concrete. So IF you have clay soil I would apply a Topsoil only and skip the sand process. I learned the hard way as the Aeration process was rough.
Thanks! I hadn't heard of it doing that before, but thanks for bringing it to my attention. I wanted to avoid topsoil because of the wood chips.
@GriffithLawnLabs The wood chips! I went ahead and made a dirt filter screen for my wheel barrel. Sifting out Rocks and wood chips.
I have done this before too. Built one out of chicken wire (mesh) and it took forever to screen it through, because the gaps were small - too small.
@@GriffithLawnLabs We live and learn right. Lol
Hah..wrong
Since when and how are people growing grass in sand? Im not trying to be funny or anything at all... just saying I thought it was not possible or optimal I guess.
Using sand is best for leveling minor ruts and dips in your yard, but it doesn't change the underlying soil. I got straight clay under there and that's never gonna change. The sand just helps create a smooth, even surface.
every golf course uses sand. the grass grows through it and the sand does not break down over time.
I’m also in Atlanta - are you able to say who delivered your sand? Nice job on the video!
Thanks! If you're on the north side of ATL, they may not deliver to you, but I got it from these guys... www.yardtimeinc.com/
@@GriffithLawnLabs Ah good to know. Well at least I know I can ask for dry sand. Just did 9 cubic yards of not totally dry sand to my yard and it wasn't fun lol.
Oh man! I bet! Glad you made it out alive LOL
Why masonry sand over river/sharp sand?
Masonry sand is cleaner, more consistent, and reduces risk of introducing weeds compared to river sand, plus it improves drainage and spreads more easily.
@@GriffithLawnLabs Masonry sand has the exact opposite effect on drainage I think you'll find due to it being much less course, it's also a bugger for compaction.
@@Thimeri0n exactly right. People use mason sand because it spreads easier due to the rounded and uniform nature - but yeah it's pretty bad for soil health/drainage. Anyone who does this is probably going to be on a watering and fertilizer/inputs program forever after they do this. But TBH anyone who does this probably was already obsessed enough with their lawn to be doing that anyway. For actually improving clay tilth sharp sand and organic matter is much better. Of course so is clover mixed into your lawn as a nitrogen fixer - I don't think we're going to convince the "golf lawn" guys of that one either though.
@@krisroadruck5081hah wrong
Also helps to have a Bermuda lawn too for all that sand
Yes, definitely easier with Bermuda compared to something like St. Augustine that you can't cut short.
All that and you didn't tell us what he charged for comparison 🤦♂️
The video aims to show general DIY vs. professional costs, and I also discussed the average costs of those pieces of equipment we used, so you can rent if you want to go that route. If you're in the Atlanta area, renting equipment through Mike could be an option. Thanks for watching and I hope this helps.
Youre only as good as your tools
A wise man told me that 😁
I had Juniper top dress my yard this year too and it’s turned out great!
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience with them
I Was going for a swim in the local lake until the weather app just changed today’s temperature 😂
Hope you find a cool alternative activity for today😂 Thanks for checking out the video!
Great video! Thanks
Glad you liked it!
I’m developing hot spots /grayish spots (they are heat spots caused by my neighbor from across the street who has a two-story house and the sun reflects off his windows directly onto my lawn about 1/5 of my lawn is turning that gray color.. I am about one week overdue for my fertilizer application 28 - 0-1 but also want to try the baby shampoo treatment and I have some grated iron. I want to put down which of those three should I put in first or should I wait in between some of these elements like maybe the fertilizer and iron now and then next week do the baby shampoo application or can I do all three in certain steps at the same morning ?
Make sure your lawn gets enough water, especially with the current hot and dry weather. Apply the 28-0-1 fertilizer first to address nutrient needs. You can use baby shampoo instead of Dawn liquid dish soap to improve soil moisture retention, and apply it with grated iron right after the fertilizer for an immediate health/green-up effect, but only do this if the main fertilizer doesn't already have a lot of iron.
Is this what I should use (both) to green up my grayish spots (they are heat spots caused by my neighbor from across the street who has a two-story house in the sun, reflects off his windows directly onto my lawn about 1/5 of my lawn is turning that gray color
You could look into a product called hydretain. I have not used it before, but I have seen/heard good things.
How much for the pro to do it?
I mentioned it in the video: it's usually 30 to 40 cents per square foot. Just do the math based on your yard size. Thanks for watching!
And it's not one and done. You will have to do this every few years.
or even multiple times a year for depending on severity and patience.
That's right! Thanks for pointing that out. I have a few spots in the yard that will need multiple layers, especially around the curb where I need to build up to make it level with the concrete.
When it comes to lawn care, we're in it for the long haul.
Awesome vid bro! and shout out to Mike for delivering the goods!
Thanks George! Mike really came through in a big way. We tag-teamed it, and got everything done in about 3 hours.
Thanks for watching! Follow my lawn care program and get monthly product updates: griffithlawnlabs.substack.com/
Does this product kill torpedograss? I live in St. Petersburg, Fl with St. Augustine grass.
Thanks for your question! I live in GA. The active ingredient in Gallery 75 is Isoxaben 75%, but it doesn’t specifically list torpedograss. That is a really tough weed from what I've heard. Here is some information on how to get rid of it: thelawncarenut.com/blogs/news/how-to-get-rid-of-torpedo-grass-in-your-lawn#:~:text=Glyphosate%20is%20a%20non%2Dselective,An%20error%20occurred.
Where are you getting your measurements per thousand square feet. My bottle of Sea-K doesn't say 0.2 oz per square feet
I pulled the application rates from here: yardmastery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4404809755031-What-are-the-application-rates-for-Greene-County-N-Ext-liquids. The rate listed there for Sea-K is 0.5 oz per gallon, and I was putting down 4 gallons. I always empty out my 4 gallon sprayer on my 10,000 sq ft area. Did I miss something, because getting it right is what matters! Thanks!