If you love Hydretain, you should try a cheaper alternative, Revive which comes in a 64oz hose spray bottle or by the gallon and run through a hose sprayer. I had an issue on my front lawn with a slight hill. I've used Revive for the last few years and have had great results and saved money over Hydretain. The 64oz size of Revive which covers 2,000 sq ft was available at Home Depot in the beginning of the season for around $17. Its now out of stock. I usually stock up in the beginning of the season and spray every 4-6 weeks. Revive also is available in a granular form which I have never tried. Just a thought. Would be interesting to test both Revive and Hydretain side by side. GREAT VIDEO !
If you look at the details Hydretain is the more cost effective product. Revive is a wetting agent that helps water penetrate into and distribute through the soil. It also contains iron and other additives to promote color and other benefits. The Revive web site says it last no longer than 6 weeks and in severe situations there is a need to spot treat every 3 to 4 weeks. Hydretain has 10% wetting agent that achieves the same results as Revive, but 80% if the product is the water condensing material that prevents the soil from drying out again for 3 months. If you look at the cost of applying Revive every 3 to 6 weeks versus Hydretain's every 3 months, Hydretain has the cost advantage. Plus it helps reduce watering by a third to half which also adds to its cost advantage, particularly when you are paying for municipal water.
@@BioProTechnologies Totally understand your point about the claim that Hydratain lasting longer then Revive , but I believe the lower cost of Revive balances out to somewhat the equation . Also, I puchase Revive in the Gallon size which definately saves more and just use my Ortho hose sprayer filled to 32oz undiluted which will cover 1000 sq ft. I'm not putting down Hydratain, it is a good product, just giving an alternative. I can only speak for the results I get with Revive and a nice color boost from the iron it contains. For me, i spray every 6 weeks in the heat of the summer and have gotten excellent results. Appreciate your comments.
I do the same but sometimes will walk around and watch/listen ... I’ve worked on golf courses for several years and truly enjoy watch when the irrigation kicks on.
Seems to be working, make sure to do a walk around next Wednesday to show how your carpet is looking 12 ish days later! Great video, wish I could get that stuff!🤷🏼♂️ see ya Wednesday Brett. 👌🏼🌱
Will definitely be using after watching this video, everyone else shows that they use it but until now it did seem like a urban legend . Thanks for the great content as always!
Used this product last year on the back yard alone and felt there was a good result. Purchase the gallon jug this year and filled the handheld hose end sprayer and sprayed away a few hours ago. Will cover both front and back yard now.
Thanks for being a Guinea pig on the product. Bought some 2 weeks ago but here in south Texas going to put it on within the week to make it through September
I always wondered if the trick to hydretain being so effective was twofold- a) all the water at app time, b) people watering more the days following, to not “waste” their app. It’s nice to see more positive results without the excessive watering!
Hydretain has definitely helped keep my park strip going this season. Pushing 90’s the last two weeks and it’s hanging in there. Of course I’m irrigating but it’s been toast in years past without.
Seems to work very good imo. I am watering Monday, Wednesday, Friday and getting a 1/2" and its been a super stressful summer but the lawn is hanging on very well without hydretain. If it starts to struggle I'll definetly get some!
After a quick calculation of F to C 🤣 wow 100f your lawn is looking on point at those sorts of temps. Are your summer temps usually that high? Or is it a little unseasonable?
Wait.. if you only water every 3 days on your normal schedule, you have watered at least once but probably twice since you put down the hydratain. That is Probably 1” total. You also used 1/2 inch when you watered the hydratain in. This means in the last 5 days you have added at least 50% more water then you normally would. I think this is a better explanation for the recovery. I think we need to wait a couple of weeks before calling this.
@@Tundra_Guy Hydretain is no gimmick. Look at the research section of their website. There is plenty of university and other research that shows that it reduces water on turf, and in agriculture between 20 and 50%. I know golf courses who have used it to successful treat dry spots since the mid 1990's.
Forget the dry spots for a minute! Tell me where I can find that heavy duty looking hose reel?! I’m in need of good hose reel! Did you find this lawn spray helping to green up the grass better too? Thank you!
If you love Hydretain, you should try a cheaper alternative, Revive which comes in a 64oz hose spray bottle or by the gallon and run through a hose sprayer. I had an issue on my front lawn with a slight hill. I've used Revive for the last few years and have had great results and saved money over Hydretain. The 64oz size of Revive which covers 2,000 sq ft was available at Home Depot in the beginning of the season for around $17. Its now out of stock. I usually stock up in the beginning of the season and spray every 4-6 weeks. Revive also is available in a granular form which I have never tried. Just a thought. Would be interesting to test both Revive and Hydretain side by side. GREAT VIDEO !
Great suggestion!
If you look at the details Hydretain is the more cost effective product. Revive is a wetting agent that helps water penetrate into and distribute through the soil. It also contains iron and other additives to promote color and other benefits. The Revive web site says it last no longer than 6 weeks and in severe situations there is a need to spot treat every 3 to 4 weeks. Hydretain has 10% wetting agent that achieves the same results as Revive, but 80% if the product is the water condensing material that prevents the soil from drying out again for 3 months. If you look at the cost of applying Revive every 3 to 6 weeks versus Hydretain's every 3 months, Hydretain has the cost advantage. Plus it helps reduce watering by a third to half which also adds to its cost advantage, particularly when you are paying for municipal water.
@@BioProTechnologies Totally understand your point about the claim that Hydratain lasting longer then Revive , but I believe the lower cost of Revive balances out to somewhat the equation . Also, I puchase Revive in the Gallon size which definately saves more and just use my Ortho hose sprayer filled to 32oz undiluted which will cover 1000 sq ft. I'm not putting down Hydratain, it is a good product, just giving an alternative. I can only speak for the results I get with Revive and a nice color boost from the iron it contains. For me, i spray every 6 weeks in the heat of the summer and have gotten excellent results. Appreciate your comments.
No, you are not the only one that watches the irrigation run. I find it to be very relaxing to watch.
I will seriously just sit out on my front porch and listen to it run the whole cycle sometimes.
I do the same but sometimes will walk around and watch/listen ...
I’ve worked on golf courses for several years and truly enjoy watch when the irrigation kicks on.
Hydretain is money, bro! Great video and excellent results.
The struggle is real Brett
I was so sceptical thanks I will have to give that a try. Lawns looking great.
I don't think its a miracle worker but it sure seems to help!
Seems to be working, make sure to do a walk around next Wednesday to show how your carpet is looking 12 ish days later! Great video, wish I could get that stuff!🤷🏼♂️ see ya Wednesday Brett. 👌🏼🌱
I hate that you can't get the goods up there!
Great vid as always my friend. Hydratain is a life saver for me.
I think it will be for me as well!
Will definitely be using after watching this video, everyone else shows that they use it but until now it did seem like a urban legend . Thanks for the great content as always!
I think you will be happy with it! Thanks for watching Chuck!
Used this product last year on the back yard alone and felt there was a good result. Purchase the gallon jug this year and filled the handheld hose end sprayer and sprayed away a few hours ago. Will cover both front and back yard now.
I used the granular hydretain. Worked very well for me also. I could watch my sprinklers run for hours also. Must be a lawn thing.
Thanks for being a Guinea pig on the product. Bought some 2 weeks ago but here in south Texas going to put it on within the week to make it through September
Worked great for me too. Hydretain will be part of the arsenal going forward.
Good to hear! I think I will be the same as well, especially if it stays as hot as it has been here going forward this summer.
I always wondered if the trick to hydretain being so effective was twofold- a) all the water at app time, b) people watering more the days following, to not “waste” their app. It’s nice to see more positive results without the excessive watering!
Yeah thats very possible that people over compensate in order to not waste the application.
I’m struggling right now. Trying to do all the right things. Ughhhhh
Would love to turn it around like you have
I think I was a little late on some of the hard bot spots unfortunately but man the parts that were not too bad bounced back really well!
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This year I used Hydretain where my lawn meets the road. Usually this is really dry area bc of sub-level rock. But, it's green this year!
Hydretain has definitely helped keep my park strip going this season. Pushing 90’s the last two weeks and it’s hanging in there. Of course I’m irrigating but it’s been toast in years past without.
Seems to work very good imo. I am watering Monday, Wednesday, Friday and getting a 1/2" and its been a super stressful summer but the lawn is hanging on very well without hydretain. If it starts to struggle I'll definetly get some!
How's the fertilizer comparison project coming along? Haven't seen any updates recently.
this works well
I think so!
After a quick calculation of F to C 🤣 wow 100f your lawn is looking on point at those sorts of temps. Are your summer temps usually that high? Or is it a little unseasonable?
It's usually in the 90s pretty frequently this time of year but not always the high 90s like its been.
Brett's Grasscapades nice we can get weeks of 113 in summer but mostly hovers around 100.
it worked well for me.
Good to hear!
Prefer that over a crazy $$ hoselink
Wait.. if you only water every 3 days on your normal schedule, you have watered at least once but probably twice since you put down the hydratain. That is Probably 1” total. You also used 1/2 inch when you watered the hydratain in. This means in the last 5 days you have added at least 50% more water then you normally would. I think this is a better explanation for the recovery. I think we need to wait a couple of weeks before calling this.
That could definitely have helped as well.
It's a gimmick product. More water equals better recovery from stress. It's the water working for you, not this expensive miracle in a bottle.
@@Tundra_Guy Hydretain is no gimmick. Look at the research section of their website. There is plenty of university and other research that shows that it reduces water on turf, and in agriculture between 20 and 50%. I know golf courses who have used it to successful treat dry spots since the mid 1990's.
How about an update on that big lawn?
Man finding the time for that has been a struggle all season! I've been busier than ever lately with work.
Forget the dry spots for a minute! Tell me where I can find that heavy duty looking hose reel?! I’m in need of good hose reel! Did you find this lawn spray helping to green up the grass better too? Thank you!
Your pansies are really appealing, link to video when you planted them?(this is the 100th time am asking this)😂
Baha I think I planted them in the leveling video!
@@Brettsgrasscapades OK, what products did you throw down during planting starter fert,humic acid,what exactly?
Comment,fums up, yer welcome.
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You got it!
Stuff is legit if you apply it right
Thats what I'm seeing!