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    Step by step guide on how to mulch like a pro!
    Pro Tips:
    1) Round up any weeds at least 3 days before you plan to spread the mulch. This will eliminate so many of the future weeds from even germinating it is not even funny!
    2)Get a steel spade instead of a cheap wooden spade. You will thank me! Quit being so cheap! Spending money on things that make jobs go faster and strain your employees less are GOOD investments.
    3)Get a full-size pitchfork to scoop your mulch. There is just no other way to efficiently scoop mulch. A scoop shovel works great for the last little bit.
    Mulch Tutorial:
    Weeding/Edging - Before Any Mulch is Laid
    Prune anything in need and weed beds before edging. This will keep the dirt out of our yard waste. Picking up dirt mixed in with your plant clippings is not fun and this will also cause the local yard waste dump site to not accept your debris. Collect weeds and clippings in a bag or tarp. Any border the mulch has with rocks or concrete will need to be scraped back. Any grass border needs to be edged with a shovel 3-5 inches deep. We want our edges clean, neat, and straight. Use a string trimmer to snap a line down before cutting in your edge. MAKE SURE no mulch or dirt is left in the grass before you begin laying mulch. By hand, clean out the edge of any loose debris. Blow everything back into the beds before beginning to mulch, including debris built up along parking lot edge. Break up all dirt clumps and spread them out evenly, so when you begin to mulch you don’t have to mess with them anymore.
    Pre-Emergent - Spread the pre-emergent by hand over any area that is to be mulched.
    Spreading Mulch
    Load up all wheel barrels at the same time. Don’t mulch yourself into a corner. We need an even coat of mulch 1.5 to 2 inches over all the beds. NO CLUMPS OF MULCH! NO MULCH IN THE GRASS.
    When finished mulching
tamp all edges with a hard rake. Carefully blow any mulch off the concrete back into the beds.
    WHEN COMPLETE. Make sure the area around the trailer is all cleaned up. If you moved the truck and trailer during the job make sure all loading areas are cleaned up.
    Make sure we have all of our tools and get to the next job.
    Break Down:
    1 - Prune and clean up before doing any digging or edging.
    2- Edge beds and scrap back concrete borders. Pull weeds not too.
    3- Even out clumps left from edging and grade your edge into the bed.
    4- Blow any dirt/mulch back into beds from all sides (e.i. parking lot too) Clean out your edge!
    5- Pre-M - Make sure all beds are hit!
    6- Spread mulch -DO NOT GET MULCH IN THE GRASS
    7- Move truck and trailer as needed - clean each spot as you go
    8 - Tamp all edges
    9- Blow everything off one more time
    10 - Double check work
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  • @comebacktowhat
    @comebacktowhat Pƙed 5 lety +186

    Such a great video thank you for the great step by step instructions!

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 5 lety +5

      My pleasure! Thanks for letting me know you liked it!

    • @johnesteen4083
      @johnesteen4083 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      How much you charge for a job like that?

    • @fayebradford5763
      @fayebradford5763 Pƙed 2 lety

      How soon will you see weeds without a plastic cover under the mulch?

    • @wilson23954
      @wilson23954 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@fayebradford5763 About 2 weeks is my guess, but just a few weeds and first and will still look good for 6 weeks or more.

    • @countryfans
      @countryfans Pƙed rokem +1

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  • @garrettsnedaker7378
    @garrettsnedaker7378 Pƙed 4 lety +139

    Music can be so motivating. Look how fast he works whenever the music is playing. Amazing.

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +15

      😂

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      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 3 lety +8

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    • @luckyfamilyman
      @luckyfamilyman Pƙed 3 lety +1

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      I just got a groundskeeper 2 Dethatching rake I wanted to dive into the video and start detaching that lawn.. Why is it stuff like that is so satisfyingđŸ€ŁđŸ˜Ž

  • @randygerman2176
    @randygerman2176 Pƙed 4 lety +63

    Very well done. You’ve managed to teach this like a trade, breaking down the how and why of what needs to be done in an efficient sequence. Great service for us DYI’rs.

  • @sharp577
    @sharp577 Pƙed 5 lety +16

    I really appreciate your step by step process. It's simple, doable, and results in the beds that most everyone wants. No la-dee-da needed. THANKS!

  • @xandria20
    @xandria20 Pƙed 4 lety +8

    This was great! I just bought and moved into my first house. Soo happy to have watched this! You’re a great teacher. Thank you so much!!!

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Good stuff! Congratulations!

  • @user-iw9ww7xo6v
    @user-iw9ww7xo6v Pƙed 4 lety +16

    Really detail oriented. Amazing! Thank you for sharing the knowledge to beginner landscapers like myself. Cheers đŸ»

  • @georgegreek834
    @georgegreek834 Pƙed 5 lety +25

    I always appreciate a great mulch job. You definitely do a great job going into detail on how to do what you do. Mulching makes beds look so clean! I love it! I totally understand that for aesthetic purposes why you don’t lay it too deep, but a good 2-3 inch layer is ideal in the garden. There are many useful features in laying wood mulch; weed suppression, retaining moisture, and aesthetic as you mentioned. There is also the fact that as the mulch breaks down it adds that organic matter for earthworms and other beneficial organisms in the soil. The white fungus that ends up growing on the under layers is also very beneficial to the soil and plants that are in the beds. Though, for commercial purposes I understand how it wouldn’t be aesthetic. Great job though! I definitely learned how to cut in the grass around the border like that. I’ve always used bricks or pavers as the borders. Which can be a nightmare when you end up having to cut the grass 😂.

  • @knightbook1003
    @knightbook1003 Pƙed 5 lety +16

    Well hell, this whole time i’ve been using a pitchfork. I want my yard all flowers, & only do landscaping for myself, & not for others anymore. There r a ton of tree roots to get out, which is why i use a pitchfork. But your way admittedly looks way better. Thk u for the great ideas. Beautiful!!

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 5 lety +5

      Good stuff. I personally never tried the pitch fork method but see plenty of companies doing it that way all the time. There are numerous ways to mulch your gardens and make them look good! Have fun. All the best -Ryan

    • @rickscott4058
      @rickscott4058 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@LawnCrack non

  • @mocutz
    @mocutz Pƙed 5 lety +9

    Amazing video, very clear and precise. I plan on bringing my outside back to life, Thanks for all your tips!!

  • @ashliesaili4739
    @ashliesaili4739 Pƙed 5 lety +23

    I just mulched one area in my yard and wish I would've watched this first.đŸ˜Č My edges are a little different, but now when I do my other bigger areas I know how to do it. Thanks so much for the detailed video!

  • @lovemytide45
    @lovemytide45 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    Glad I came across this video. Simple and detailed explanation that weekend yard warriors, like myself, can follow. I am having 5 yards dumped on my driveway tomorrow so the timing of me finding this was excellent. Thanks for the great video!

  • @paullindner5500
    @paullindner5500 Pƙed 5 lety +12

    Great video.You are a Professional who really takes pride in his work.

  • @614pinetree
    @614pinetree Pƙed 4 lety +3

    I’m about to mulch in my flowerbeds and this lesson really helps! Thanks! đŸ‘â€ïž

  • @tsnstt
    @tsnstt Pƙed 5 lety +12

    These are the type of videos that make me keep coming back for more! You are the iron man of mulching! Great vid! Great camera angles! Great sound engineering! Great explaining the process! Great Great Great!!!

  • @Missyperrya
    @Missyperrya Pƙed 4 lety +14

    Good job!! Like how you went into detail on why you are doing things!!

  • @raceforpride
    @raceforpride Pƙed 4 lety +1

    We're retired 25 years in Ft. Myers, Florida installing colored and natural mulch and compost. Here in Florida we install 100 yd semi-trailer load with wheelbarrels, pitchfork to spead shredded pine mulch in up to 30 resident or muli-condos in a gated community, in one day. We also installed décor rocks of several varieties, are last job was 4 railroad cars, 100 ton per car. That took 3 weeks with 7 workers. This video say Aug. when it rains everyday in Aug. so, our season starts October when Florida is Spring like.for 3-4 months. Good Luck, we had a ball and retirement is great. REMULCH

  • @donnamarie4443
    @donnamarie4443 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    I just bought a house that has a humungous yard. A lot of work, but l learn something 'new' every single day! Thanks for your very helpful hints and ideas. Terrific!

  • @BARCA9795
    @BARCA9795 Pƙed 5 lety +3

    Good video man! I'm about to lay some gold mulch down under my hedges. Came to CZcams for some tips, wasn't disappointed with this video. Keep up the good work!

  • @lj5971
    @lj5971 Pƙed 3 lety +36

    You can tell he takes pride in what he does.

  • @tinacopeland9657
    @tinacopeland9657 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    So this newly divorced woman with 3 teenagers are tackling this chore for first time! Thank you for the great instruction-I am having them watch your videos because lord knows 3 teenagers don't want to listen to their mom! Thank you!!!

  • @nl2766
    @nl2766 Pƙed 6 lety +20

    Admire your hard work, knowledge, and explanation...way to go!

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 6 lety +2

      Thank you very much! Much appreciated!

  • @SV-gh3nh
    @SV-gh3nh Pƙed 6 lety +4

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video!! I am new to the industry and have done 1 mulch job. Nothing to this caliber, but my next job will look like this.

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 6 lety +1

      You are welcome! Thanks for watching. Leave them looking crispy!

  • @StoryAmused
    @StoryAmused Pƙed 6 lety +4

    Thankyou for taking your time to explain everything for someone like me who is very new to this stuff.

  • @danabigham3686
    @danabigham3686 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for taking the extra time to mention at the beginning of the video that step by step instructions are in the description. Very helpful!

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 2 lety

      My pleasure. Thanks for the comment! I just bought a house...bout to make many more videos like this explaining my thought process on how I go about all types of lawn and landscape projects.

  • @vinniesquad4312
    @vinniesquad4312 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Thanks for the detailed video and including the written steps! This video is exactly what I needed!

  • @Indoorwinner
    @Indoorwinner Pƙed 4 lety +4

    About to work on mulching, you saved me a lot of mistakes, from the looks of it. Thank you for the great video!

  • @bosoxhater2262
    @bosoxhater2262 Pƙed 6 lety +8

    Bravo. Refreshing show of professionalism.

  • @dariosame2655
    @dariosame2655 Pƙed 4 lety

    Man Txs so much for your post I just watched it yesterday and today I went right to my front house garden to put everything learned from your video and I wish you could see the final product. I’m so proud of myself and humbled thankful for your kindness. 👏👏👏👏

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Hey Dario. Awesome. I'd love to see! Feel free to get or text me some pics if you'd like. ryan@lawncrack.com or 859-414-4839

  • @echomax6112
    @echomax6112 Pƙed 5 lety +2

    I watch👀 the all video👍. No body need to ask you. If you love your job. You love it you enjoy it. Thanks for share with us â­ïžâ­ïžâ­ïžâ­ïžâ­ïžđŸ˜Ž

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 5 lety +1

      Thanks for the comment Rodrigo. Loving what you do makes all the difference!

  • @Brips22
    @Brips22 Pƙed 6 lety +9

    Bro you have the best video to do this ! This is my first time commenting on a video. Great job my guy keep up the good work. RESPECT

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 6 lety +2

      Thank you very much! I am glad you liked it.

  • @Trackhoe075
    @Trackhoe075 Pƙed 5 lety +4

    Wow such attention to detail! Tremendous step by step! I wish my property was that small to be able to maintain that kind of detail! However that’s why I fired all previous landscapers cause I do pay attention to this kind of detail too!! Like the old saying goes” If you want it done right do it yourself” Nice job I think you definitely added value to price too👍

  • @jshepard5840
    @jshepard5840 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Great job, very thorough and I appreciate the explanation of everything. With a lot of extra time on my hands these days (thanks COVID), I've decided to mulch my own property this year. Good exercise and I'll save about $600.

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Nice. I love it! Have fun.

  • @rbs2303
    @rbs2303 Pƙed 5 lety +2

    You did a really nice job. Something I would be doing this summer.

  • @issism9229
    @issism9229 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Ty for the video Im hoping I can tackle my front yard with this information!

  • @deaninvirginia
    @deaninvirginia Pƙed 5 lety +4

    Thanks for the video. Great details along the way.

  • @c.lee-soulisak327
    @c.lee-soulisak327 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Love the video! I was looking at videos on how to edge my flower beds. I got all the information I needed from your video, from start to finish. Wish I had watched this video first would have saved me some time. Thank you and keep up the good work!

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Thanks for letting me know! Glad it helped!

  • @tonywilliams2979
    @tonywilliams2979 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    I’m a teenager starting up a job with mulch and This video helped a lot !

  • @gabemalcolm4429
    @gabemalcolm4429 Pƙed 6 lety +17

    This is one of the best mulch howtos I've ever Sean good work!

    • @audreylong9170
      @audreylong9170 Pƙed 6 lety

      When would you use any fabricj before mulching for long term coverage, maybe 5 years or so? And what brand?

  • @viviangerard459
    @viviangerard459 Pƙed 6 lety +5

    i like how you work everything is so nice and clean

  • @e.mcm.9076
    @e.mcm.9076 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Thanks for a great vid step by step, I feel I'm ready to start my landscaping business, :)... I'm glad I came here bec my yard guy told me I need black plastic before the mulch but I have seen other yards n look sloppy. So thank you very much for sharing you knowledge and dedication to do a great job.

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Thanks a lot. My business changed my life. Go for it!

  • @patcharles3336
    @patcharles3336 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Great job!! Looks similar to my yard here in NY. I did place the weed barrier down first and then I used the rubber mulch (dark brown) looks great and it lasts a longtime. Just love a nice yard.

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Thanks. Me too. I agree with putting that barrier down when using rubber mulch to keep the soil and rubber separated. Good call!

  • @viviangerard459
    @viviangerard459 Pƙed 5 lety +9

    love how your so tidy when doing your work

  • @fbi4643
    @fbi4643 Pƙed 4 lety +6

    Thank you so much! I'm 15 starting my first job on landscaping and I wasn't experienced at all. I did alright but I didn't know how to put mulch as good as the owner of the landscaping did. This will definitely help out a lot.

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Nice!!! That sounds like me when I got started!
      Have fun with it. I looked at it like I got to work out every day for money when I was younger. You can seriously make a lot of money in the lawn and landscape industry especially if you learn how it works at a really young best.
      My first day was prepping an overgrown bank's landscape for mulch...almost quit!!! That would have been dumb!
      All the best - Ryan

  • @robertofreedom7206
    @robertofreedom7206 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Like how this guy is very detailed oriented and teaches us well. In the years, I can't put down the mulch myself, my landscaper comes in and throws down twice as much mulch, as I do. He gets paid by the cubic yard. Thank you!!

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Thank you for your comment!

    • @JoseMedina-qm2us
      @JoseMedina-qm2us Pƙed 4 lety +1

      How much can I charge to someone for that job

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety

      @@JoseMedina-qm2us We charge $150 per year delivered and installed as shown for 1-5 yards or so. Then is goes down slightly per yard for larger jobs. That job was a long time ago and I don't have access to my records as I sold the company. Best guess is that it was $350 +/- but pricing varies across the country.

  • @adamdewitt9598
    @adamdewitt9598 Pƙed 6 lety +1

    "long spade" is def a good way to describe the shovel, but the that variant of shovel would be more commonly referred to as a "trenching shovel" for digging narrow ditches. They are useful for so many lawn/construction apps. THANK YOU for the video !!

  • @garytman007
    @garytman007 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Awesome video! You have yourself a new subscriber now! Very detailed video explaining everything and such a superb job sir, well done! Now I will take all the stones out of my garden bed and lay fresh, black mulch instead. Also get rid of my surrounding border and get myself a spade! It helps when people can clearly see that you love doing this type of work also!

  • @danielwhyte2989
    @danielwhyte2989 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    My man...you've given me confidence to tackle mine! Thanks bro!

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Awesome! Make those neighbors jealous!

  • @veronicawilliams3660
    @veronicawilliams3660 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Simply beautiful... Love it !!! I learn Lava rocks help keep the garden snakes away! Just a tip for the audience / especial with a pond in the landscape. That miniature Japanese Maple will be the cherry on top!. GREAT JOB and thanks for sharing your video.

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Nice! Thanks for sharing. I had never heard that but it does make sense. The texture can't feel good on their skin!
      Word of warning about lava rocks is that it is super lightweight. If you have lots of leaves that will fall in these beds or lots of plants to prune, it may not be the best option!!! The blow and rake right out with the stuff you don't want!

  • @dr.charlenecrump9651
    @dr.charlenecrump9651 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Thank you for your layman explanations for beginners like me. You are a great teacher!

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 3 lety

      Thank you so much! Have fun landscaping!!

  • @kirkdehart7282
    @kirkdehart7282 Pƙed 6 lety +49

    Good job and I think your camera guy did fine. Dear lord it’s not like you got paid for sharing your skills with us. Thank you

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 6 lety +4

      LMAO...Thanks for the classic comment! That is exactly how I feel sometimes!

    • @footballyzvid2780
      @footballyzvid2780 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Kirk DeHart he does get paid with the ads

  • @phoenixvaldez3985
    @phoenixvaldez3985 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    I have started my own landscaping business this year and I am taking every bit of advice ! Thank you for the video :)

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Awesome! Best of luck. Remember to have fun!

    • @phoenixvaldez3985
      @phoenixvaldez3985 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      LawnCrack thanks again! It has been very fun especially when I started as a young kid and now I finally built up the courage to start my own and it has only looked great from here because if you treat people right you will always have the most great aspect of work regardless how life work sometimes. Thank you for replying you deserve tons of wonderful luck for you :)

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@phoenixvaldez3985 Best of luck to you too, but I don't think you need it!

  • @sylviabuysse2515
    @sylviabuysse2515 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Unbelievably satisfying! Love the details! Enjoyed watching!

  • @sharhondamccray1869
    @sharhondamccray1869 Pƙed 5 lety +6

    Thank you! This will help me fix what doesn't look so nice in my yard. I'm really excited about going back to it and implementing your instructions!

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 5 lety +2

      Awesome! Thanks for letting me know. Best of luck out there. Remember to have fun!

  • @hassanbazzi3545
    @hassanbazzi3545 Pƙed 5 lety +5

    Very detailed and immaculate person. Thank you 🙏

  • @mburke1211
    @mburke1211 Pƙed 6 lety +3

    Great video. The pride you take in your work is unbelievable! I like to do my own yard work, but if your business was in NC, I would hire you to do it!

  • @mellowjammer
    @mellowjammer Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Much easier when your soil is not to wet & not too dry...looks like yours is perfect for working.

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      100% - Too wet or too dry definitely adds a level of difficulty to get it to look good!

  • @luiscortes2344
    @luiscortes2344 Pƙed 5 lety +1

    Very good video and amazing work...thank you and keep up the good work!!

  • @scottsmith1763
    @scottsmith1763 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Great video explaining the best techniques of mulching. The only thing I would like to add is that before mulching it is best to clean up the edges first to give them a smoother flow for easier mowing and a more natural appearance. The sharp curves at the corners near the sidewalks do not make for easy maneuvering of a mower along the edge. Also the curve around the large area where the small tree is located would look better if it was more rounded. Rounding and widening the arcs of curves gives a much gentler flow for easy mowing and provides for a much more aesthtically pleasing appearance.

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +3

      Hey Scott. I like where your head is at! Love hearing people really putting some thought into how they go about performing the lawn and landscape tasks.
      All the best - Ryan

  • @hfortenberry
    @hfortenberry Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Fantastic demonstration. Thank you! This is exactly what I needed.

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Awesome! Thanks for letting me know. Glad you liked it!

  • @reid1713
    @reid1713 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the tips..I don't know how anybody can give this a thumbs down. The guy does quality work with attention to detail. Well done LawnCrack

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Thanks a lot. I think most are because of the music. It was one of my first CZcams videos!!!

  • @sansomspressurecleaningpoo9519

    I think you did a great job. I usually put cardboard down and then I put the mulch on top of the cardboard and then I sprayed the mulch with a sealer. So it doesn’t blow anywhere. It last for several years. Video is good not crazy about the music but I do appreciate you taking your time out of your day to make this video thank you and God bless you.

  • @tauruslawncaresolutionsllc88

    Hey lawn crack, thanks so much for your awesome and informative videos. Ive stayed away from landscaping simply due to lack of knowledge, and this video is helping me to get out of that mindset. I was wondering if you might consider making a video showing how to put in a bed from scratch from just plain lawn, how to design and mark out your shape, just an overview of the process from start to finish. I always turn these jobs down and I want to change that. Thanks so much for all your hard work, and also for motivating me!

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 6 lety +1

      Hey...thank you so much. It really means a lot. I like that video topic! I will do my best to get a handful of those type videos up in the next couple weeks.

  • @mommycares2107
    @mommycares2107 Pƙed 4 lety +9

    “Mulch in the grass and grass in the mulch!” You guys do real awesome work, going throw that process is quite a bit of work!

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Thanks a lot! Still drives me crazy when I these them mixing!!!

  • @adriannamendoza77
    @adriannamendoza77 Pƙed 5 lety +2

    Great video I appreciate your eye for detail as a detail-oriented person this was one of the best videos that I have seen! Thanks for the help!

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 5 lety +1

      Thank you very much. Glad you liked it!

  • @johnstewart9973
    @johnstewart9973 Pƙed 4 lety

    I never gave tamping the surfaces much thought but it really does add to the clean lines you try to achieve.

  • @Papyrius
    @Papyrius Pƙed 4 lety +8

    I’m not sure if you love your job or you just have pride for your work. Maybe both. You would think it’s just a mulching video but you gave so much information with so much detail that I actually learned a lot. Great video.

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Both! Like Drake and Gucci Mane! Gotta listen to that song again soon... đŸ˜€đŸ˜‚đŸ€Ł
      Glad you liked it! Have fun mulching!

  • @whathappenedwas7083
    @whathappenedwas7083 Pƙed 5 lety +3

    Just some good ole boys doing some some landscaping videos đŸ˜ŽđŸ˜‚đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @pamelaspooner8335
    @pamelaspooner8335 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Treat yourself to a wheelbarrow with two front wheels. You won’t believe what a difference it makes. It balances itself and you just guide it instead of you having to balance and push. That slope would be nothing with two wheels instead of fighting balance and gravity. And you’ll be just that little bit less tired. 🙂 Thanks for sharing so many good tips.

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Hey Pamela. I had those 2-wheel wheelbarrows over the years and was not a fan! I do think a lot of homeowners would prefer them though! Good call.

  • @MichaelDeLaRosa
    @MichaelDeLaRosa Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Thank you sir
    I’m Starting my lawn care business and these videos help me learn the services I will be offering.

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      My pleasure. Best of luck. Starting my lawn care business changed my life in a great way. I wish the same to you.

  • @kaycatajen
    @kaycatajen Pƙed rokem +5

    This is probably the most detailed video about anything that I’ve ever seen on CZcams. Good job.

  • @GypsyEncounters
    @GypsyEncounters Pƙed 2 lety +4

    This video helped me out tremendously with finding work threw the pandemic. This guy takes pride in his work, and it shows.
    As a complete newbie to the trade I watched a few videos, and used the tips I learned to get out there and find work. My neighbor-(now turned client) reffered me to a few of his friends, and now, 3 months later, i've secured on-going bi-weekly gigs.
    Some people see the world threw the lense of open opportunities. Integrity in one's own work always pays off- no matter what the task is. We never know who's paying attention to us, or what opportunities may come of it.
    Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge with the world.

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Awesomeness!! Thanks for the great comment. I am finally back in video making mode and purchased a new home that needs a ton of lawn and landscape work. I'm about to make many more videos going into the details of how I performed all of the lawn and landscape type services and my thought process as to why I did it that way instead of another. I hope people find value in it and I can save them some time and money!!

  • @kochlawnservicesgmailcom
    @kochlawnservicesgmailcom Pƙed 6 lety +2

    That is how customer what to see a job done. Good advertised for neighboring potential client.

  • @user-22-
    @user-22- Pƙed 4 lety +1

    After having to do this method *multiple* times in the last 10 yrs because of tons of weeds, while my neighbors haven't needed to once... I'm putting down the heaviest weed block I can find BEFORE my mulch this time. Lesson learned.

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +3

      You really just need to gain control of the weeds first by staying on top of them by pulling or spraying them. It just takes time. Fabric is never a good idea under mulch for multiple reasons...

  • @GameNerdMom
    @GameNerdMom Pƙed 3 lety +4

    the white fungus isn't bad it means the mulch is breaking down, too much mulch just makes the soil too waterlogged and the plant roots suffer and die because they cant get air. other that that great video and very nice job it looks amazing, ill be using some of these!

  • @MIKEYSREVIEWS
    @MIKEYSREVIEWS Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Very well explained. I have a lot of work to do. Now I know why I have white fungus and mulch cakes up.

  • @genna2586
    @genna2586 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Best video on mulch and professional steps to apply each season.

  • @vden02
    @vden02 Pƙed 5 lety +3

    A great looking red bearded man with a nice voice and excellent work ethics ... wow! 😍😍

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 5 lety +1

      You're making me blush Vickey! 😂😅😋

  • @robertburleson2450
    @robertburleson2450 Pƙed 5 lety +6

    Excellent tips! Thanks for the video. I love to watch someone who takes great pride in their work. What's the best way to maintain the edge without getting grass seed or foreign material into the bed? My weedeater throws material everywhere!

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 5 lety +1

      Thanks so much Robert. My pleasure.
      I am assuming this is after the bed has been mulched and you are mowing the lawn. I don't know if there is a way to keep it all out!
      My best advice would be to make sure the end of your trimmer string is not hitting the soil surface...get it at the perfect height so only the overhanging blades could possibly end up in the bed. Then, when complete with your mowing and trimming, run around the bed edges with with your blower on idle to spread those clipping out without disturbing the mulch too much if at all. In my experience, if not too much gets in the beds and you blow it around a little, it will be looking 100% again within a day or two max.

  • @user-tv4oc5ox9h
    @user-tv4oc5ox9h Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Thank you! I will have to tackle my front flower box this year.

  • @Mityob67
    @Mityob67 Pƙed 6 lety +1

    Good work right here. Thanks for posting sir.

  • @BENLINUZ
    @BENLINUZ Pƙed 6 lety +5

    I think the drain should extend past the mulch line as the water will create a channel and begin to erode the lines. However looks really really good.

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 6 lety +3

      Thanks. We can only do what the clients are willing to pay for.

  • @JealousLawnCare
    @JealousLawnCare Pƙed 6 lety +5

    Great step-by-step how-to here, what's your opinion on the best way to mulch around a tree? Soil first layer...then 2-3" mulch...would you not recommend using any tarp/fabric? I'm trying to keep the weeds/grass from growing in the mulch ring and it seems nearly impossible. I like to think my grass is just "that good", because it can grow anywhere! lol

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 6 lety +3

      Thanks for the comment. I should make a video on that topic! I am not a fan of a tarp or weed barrier under mulch...under rock, I like it. It seems over just a couple years the mulch breaks down on top of the tarp and you once again are back to square one.
      In my experience, if you stay on top of weeds early in the season by pulling or spraying them, they become much less of an issue going into the future. I have never used SnapShot but I have heard it is the best Pre-M for beds around. It is expensive, but I think it is because it works.
      I like to use my shovel as a measuring tool and get a perfect circle around the tree, then cut in the grade, grade it out, and install the mulch. The big thing to me to remember when doing tree rings is to not let the edgings or mulch build up on the bark at the base of the tree. I see it happen a lot and that is a great way to kill a tree!
      Do you a rhizomatous turf where you are? We have primarily fescue here and it doesn't really spread like that into beds...

    • @easygalleryframes
      @easygalleryframes Pƙed 6 lety +1

      please emphasize the importance of keeping mulch several inches away from the tree trunk. (also, stems on plants/shrubs)

  • @tombarlok5045
    @tombarlok5045 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Nice presentation. Mulching seems easy but when it's shown step by step it's much easier. There are always little things that you are not sure about when doing the mulching and you seem to forget from year to year what you ran into the year before.

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 4 lety +3

      Yes sir. When you have an opportunity to do something over and over in a short period of time it really helps embed all of those little steps into memory.

  • @johnkulcsar6552
    @johnkulcsar6552 Pƙed 5 lety +2

    Outstanding instructional video. THANKS for sharing.

  • @Giyalisnando
    @Giyalisnando Pƙed 6 lety +5

    Great video... thanks much... very detailed ... thanks again and again

  • @yosoyinc9480
    @yosoyinc9480 Pƙed 5 lety +3

    Very informative video!! Just got my first house. Excited to lay mulch this spring. Couldn’t figure out if I should spray the dirt or use the landscape fabric? (Beginner)

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 5 lety +2

      I strongly recommend to NOT use any type of fabric under mulch. The mulch is going to break down over time and weeds will grow from on top of it...this starts end of year 1!
      If you are using a decorative rock as your 'mulch' then I do recommend it so your rocks and soil beneath don't mesh over time.
      If you are OK with using a non-selective herbicide (aka round-up...I never used round-up personally as it is severely over priced...) then I would recommend to spray it once or twice a week or two or both before you plan on installing the mulch. Then, if and when weeds still pop through, just stay on top of it at the beginning. If you don't let them get out of control, you will be golden for years to come.
      Best of luck! Have fun!

  • @dorotheasarli4799
    @dorotheasarli4799 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Great instructions and demonstration - thank you!

  • @pkizzle65
    @pkizzle65 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    I like the way you do your work. Get after it!!!

  • @aaronreed5754
    @aaronreed5754 Pƙed 5 lety +3

    And great video, I'm using this as my DIY video this week when I do mine...

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 5 lety +1

      That is great. Thanks! Best of luck.

    • @aaronreed5754
      @aaronreed5754 Pƙed 5 lety +1

      @@LawnCrack do you know a good product to buy that kills grass? I did the mulch and all but now I have done grass trying to get through. Before I go to Lowe's, I thought I'd ask

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 5 lety +2

      @@aaronreed5754 What I did was buy the commercial product with the same active ingredients 2.5 gallons at a time in concentrate. This would make something like 65 gallons of 'round up.' And only cost like $60 bucks. Then you just need a hand-can, I recommend getting 2-gallon Ace Hardware brand, for like $13 bucks and water.
      BOOM - Cheap ass 'round up' for a long time!
      I was using Ranger Pro. That's the name of the product.

    • @aaronreed5754
      @aaronreed5754 Pƙed 5 lety +1

      @@LawnCrack ok thankx for the help

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 5 lety

      You are very welcome.

  • @kylemackenzie398
    @kylemackenzie398 Pƙed 6 lety +4

    Great work. I wish I could show potential customers this so they would understand why I charge what I do

  • @darleenbrown5717
    @darleenbrown5717 Pƙed 5 lety +2

    You Did a fantastic job how beautiful i really admired the work you did on this project keep up the great work

  • @carnevil5740
    @carnevil5740 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I Love this! Beautiful work

  • @westcoast1882
    @westcoast1882 Pƙed 5 lety +4

    As a fellow landscaper, I'm always hesitant to watch some of these videos, but this was well done, & exactly how I would have approached it. 👍

    • @LawnCrack
      @LawnCrack  Pƙed 5 lety +1

      I really appreciate it Shane. Thanks a lot!

  • @tyrionstark5734
    @tyrionstark5734 Pƙed 6 lety +6

    Trust me. I'm a pro. Agreed the mulch on the grass deal pisses me off tooo.

  • @chuckh989
    @chuckh989 Pƙed 2 lety

    Nice work, im working each time I do a mulch job to get my edges like that ..

  • @hyperchord
    @hyperchord Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I finally have my lawn the way I want it. This video was a lifesaver! Thank you!

  • @hollymurphree9198
    @hollymurphree9198 Pƙed 5 lety +4

    Guess I'm going to Lowes!

  • @mam241
    @mam241 Pƙed 6 lety +57

    I came for the mulch, and stayed for the theme song

  • @marysmith9361
    @marysmith9361 Pƙed 2 lety

    That looks great! You are a professional, for sure.

  • @stretchipress
    @stretchipress Pƙed 4 lety +2

    THIS! IS! AWESOMENESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!