Lawn RENOVATION From START TO FINISH // SCALP, DETHATCH, CORE and TOPDRESS

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  • čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
  • Time to get this Full Lawn Renovation done on my Kikuyu Lawn! Today We do everything including
    1. Scalp
    2. Scarify (dethatch)
    3. Core Aeration
    4. Topdress (Level with Sand)
    This will all help to fix my kikuyu lawn!
    #lawnrenovation #lawntips #fixingmylawn
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Komentáře • 254

  • @scowievideos7931
    @scowievideos7931 Před 2 lety +48

    Mate you must be the busiest bloke out at the moment haha got the kids on the go and the little one and the lawn reno...
    Keep up the awesome work mate...

    • @LawnTips
      @LawnTips  Před 2 lety +3

      Haha definitely keeping busy

    • @xavierguthrie3358
      @xavierguthrie3358 Před 2 lety +1

      @@LawnTips hey mate, how thick can you go with tif tuf ? :) awesome vid !

    • @Coreydarn
      @Coreydarn Před 2 lety

      @@xavierguthrie3358 tif tuf is couch and he said you can go this thick with couch and kikuyu

  • @bennyg4598
    @bennyg4598 Před 2 lety +166

    Long videos are way better. 20-25min like a TV episode is more enjoyable and puts the steps together on a project.

    • @phizzle24
      @phizzle24 Před 2 lety +7

      Appreciate the extra editing etc work to make the longer vids too!

    • @davidh915
      @davidh915 Před 2 lety +1

      X3

  • @_Tori10
    @_Tori10 Před 2 lety +41

    I love how your puppy is running around having the time of his life! Great vid as always!

    • @rainey06au
      @rainey06au Před 2 lety +1

      Hell yeah, dad just made a beach for me! This is the life!

    • @jayzah
      @jayzah Před rokem

      my cats would think i made them a huge litter box and just poop in it

  • @jasonthegreat888
    @jasonthegreat888 Před 2 lety +3

    That pup stole the show! Haha love it

  • @pomwah1489
    @pomwah1489 Před 2 lety +4

    Kikuyu baby! Woooooooooooo! The time has come! So good to see the renno kick off 👍

  • @jayzah
    @jayzah Před rokem +1

    Never thought I'd ever care about lawns, just turned 30 and bought my first home now i understand why a lot of guys care so much, love seeing the results after a mow, now i want a more healthier looking lawn 😅

  • @zeeshjafri5610
    @zeeshjafri5610 Před 2 lety +2

    Never thought a 22 year old would be so excited to watch a lawn getting renovated 😅

  • @angusmckern382
    @angusmckern382 Před 2 lety +1

    What a guy! Sandpit in the front yard for the kids. 👌

  • @lukegreen9098
    @lukegreen9098 Před 2 lety +8

    YES BEN! we need more drone footage from above. looks great!

  • @rachelbecker3611
    @rachelbecker3611 Před 2 lety +2

    love you videos, when i get the bell notification i get excited

  • @steeshyboy
    @steeshyboy Před 2 lety +2

    Great video mate. Really look forward to your updates!! Brilliant project and great piece of land to work on over coming years.

  • @bbtank3000
    @bbtank3000 Před 2 lety +3

    Can't wait to see how it turns out! I also only have well water, so I basically have a great lawn in the spring and fall.

  • @bradleycross9935
    @bradleycross9935 Před 2 lety +3

    I love this channel so much. Keep it up, and you’ll keep growing. Much love

  • @volvogt21
    @volvogt21 Před 2 lety +2

    Coring was the best thing I did for my shopping lawn. Almost zero water run off and no more dead patches in summer

  • @richardportelli1983
    @richardportelli1983 Před 2 lety +5

    Great work Ben, wow that lawn level did a really good job on such a thick layer of sand!

  • @benholland3682
    @benholland3682 Před 2 lety +2

    Yesssss been waiting for this badboy a while now. Cant wait to see the progression. Sick job Benny boy

  • @scooterpoynter
    @scooterpoynter Před 2 lety +3

    Love it!! I’ve been looking forward to this video since you moved in!

  • @david21968
    @david21968 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow I’m uk based and had a diy go using 2 ton 50/50 over 330sqm perennial ryegrass and thought I was being generous !!!!!

  • @jamessheraton1093
    @jamessheraton1093 Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome vid. I have 1.5acres and your vids since moving have been really informative as I’m dealing with a bunch of mongrel grass. Love it!

  • @LGN210
    @LGN210 Před 2 lety +5

    Thank you for explaining the sand. That was one of my biggest questions. I know what to ask for now and how to sus it out. 👍

  • @guyventures3498
    @guyventures3498 Před 2 lety +2

    Ben, y’all have 12 acres and you got the tiniest dog ever 😂 super cute though. Those ears 😍

  • @brenden3968
    @brenden3968 Před 2 lety +5

    How could someone dislike this video love the videos can’t wait to see the end

  • @cjzx325
    @cjzx325 Před 2 lety +10

    You're giving that lawn exactly what it needed. No doubt it'll look great in a month or so. Just got done core aerating my lawn with a 25" Clausen Powerseer and it felt like it ran me over when I got finished. Maybe next year I'll go with the stand on stinger for a few extra bones.

  • @johan-zs8nc
    @johan-zs8nc Před 2 lety +2

    This really works! I recently did a cut-down version of this process on my Kikuyu and 4 weeks later bang it is so good it's popping. Best it's ever been. Will do it once a year.

  • @OorOaksey
    @OorOaksey Před 2 lety +3

    I came out in a cold sweat when you started scalping Ben Lol, obviously it needed it and what a great job. Being able to use the wee tractor rather than barrow must be so much easier too. Great video and the wee pup loves the sand too.

  • @dontburnmytoast
    @dontburnmytoast Před 2 lety +2

    Quality vid. Nice shots. Awesome content. 👍

  • @dirtbikeadventures747
    @dirtbikeadventures747 Před 2 lety +1

    This video is amazing, keep up the great work!

  • @mitchellharding8778
    @mitchellharding8778 Před 2 lety +3

    hope this gets you motivated Stu

  • @ANDYPCNZ
    @ANDYPCNZ Před 2 lety +1

    Loving the ear protection! You are having too much fun, thanks for sharing it with us

  • @JoseJose-dm1iw
    @JoseJose-dm1iw Před 2 lety +2

    Hell yeah! Been waiting for this vid!

  • @MrTolcher
    @MrTolcher Před 2 lety +2

    Renoooo time. Can’t wait to see how she turns out mate !

  • @piersonjohn1264
    @piersonjohn1264 Před 2 lety +2

    Worth the wait, also i enjoy these longer videos

  • @Danmaz97
    @Danmaz97 Před 2 lety +2

    Top job , I did mine about 4 weeks ago and I was keen to see you manoeuvre the aerating machine , it’s a back breaker , not sure if it was the fast forward footage but you made it look easy !!!

  • @danielsulics711
    @danielsulics711 Před 2 lety +2

    Tunes on point once again 👌🏼

  • @Diffbrookes
    @Diffbrookes Před 2 lety +3

    Reno days are the best boiii 🏖

  • @SnobBuster
    @SnobBuster Před 2 lety +1

    Don’t ever think that your videos are too long. I know that they’re probably a pain in the ass to edit, but you could chuck up daily 40 minute videos of you just doing landscaping and yard work and we would watch it. You know your stuff mate, thanks for taking the time to teach your lawn wisdom 🧙‍♂️

  • @apiranawilson
    @apiranawilson Před 2 lety +2

    Love this channel well done mate!

  • @Grovere
    @Grovere Před 2 lety +10

    Soundtrack is on point!

  • @paulchapman6112
    @paulchapman6112 Před 2 lety +2

    I have a short haired brown dachshund name schnitzel aswell from the same book, classic

  • @thebikepackingadventurer
    @thebikepackingadventurer Před 2 lety +2

    I watched a few of these videos the other day, and started saying “gday mate, welcome to another lawn tip vid” 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

  • @michaelchandley1066
    @michaelchandley1066 Před 2 lety +2

    learnt heaps bro

  • @themowingmentor
    @themowingmentor Před 2 lety +2

    Loved that Vid mate 💚 Awesome Work 👍

  • @jases12
    @jases12 Před 2 lety +2

    Great vid mate! Love it yew! can't wait to get my reno on! just holding out until we get some warmer weather! its been soo cool down in Adelaide hills, SA.

  • @LushCutLawns
    @LushCutLawns Před 2 lety +2

    I dream of a gator, tractor, and a ride on mower one day!! I can still live in hope! haha.

  • @anthonyb8208
    @anthonyb8208 Před 2 lety +3

    Great content Ben, I'll save this one to do a mini Reno later, I like how it's easy to follow, great vid mate. I need to get the retaining wall in first though.

  • @DoubleSushii
    @DoubleSushii Před 2 lety +2

    Loving these longer videos!

  • @willp9301
    @willp9301 Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome video mate!

  • @TeslaBoy123
    @TeslaBoy123 Před rokem +1

    This man is a serious hard worker great job BTW 👍👍👍👍

  • @keeganeckler1843
    @keeganeckler1843 Před 2 lety

    Keen to see how this turns out. When we used to do this on the golf course it came back so mint everytime.
    Trialed it on a Kik lawn last weekend, not as heavy,no top dress will be interesting to see how it recovers too. I’m a big fan of top dress, just had none left.

  • @waynehayes8237
    @waynehayes8237 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video. Don't worry about the length. Really enjoyed it.

  • @australianlawnfanatics3535

    Just like the council, 3 drops of rain on a newspaper and it’s pull up stumps for the day.

  • @zacjohnson19
    @zacjohnson19 Před 2 lety +2

    Don't get me wrong, I'm here for the reno but mate, loving the Synth vibes on the music

  • @AUSMenace
    @AUSMenace Před 2 lety +2

    Can't wait to see the end result...

  • @lawndreams5952
    @lawndreams5952 Před 2 lety +2

    Aww yeah boi!! It’s kik time baby, yeww! 🤌

  • @LongBeachRunner
    @LongBeachRunner Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome vid mate.

  • @AztkSmooth
    @AztkSmooth Před 2 lety +1

    Man the lawn is gonna look so good

  • @peterbohdanko
    @peterbohdanko Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant, lots of good advice thanks

  • @danielslawncare
    @danielslawncare Před 2 lety +4

    Awesome stuff man, loving little Schnitty in the vids 😂 I can’t wait to see you cylinder mowing again 👍

  • @edh7492
    @edh7492 Před 2 lety +5

    Ahhh satisfying! Been looking forward to this.
    That scalping mower was absolutely slammed, maybe they should put air ride on them so you can lay the frame on the ground with a flick of a switch 🤔

  • @hermits-cabin8334
    @hermits-cabin8334 Před 2 lety +1

    Good Job mate..Love those Drone shots u can really see the cores

  • @theanythingchannel2239
    @theanythingchannel2239 Před 2 lety +2

    Job well done!

  • @bradleystewart2253
    @bradleystewart2253 Před 2 lety +3

    Can't believe you did that top dress by yourself.
    I did 150sqm and was cooked.
    I reckon that kik will take 6 weeks to really break through.

  • @joshwaterworth2473
    @joshwaterworth2473 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm petrified you're gonna run over your dog mate lol 👌 All the best my son.

  • @Turtle33
    @Turtle33 Před 2 lety +2

    Loved the longer vid keep up the great work champion you’ll land yourself a tv gig one of these days offer is still out there for as an off sider

  • @ExIniTiaLD
    @ExIniTiaLD Před 2 lety

    I am reno-ing my 100m2 1 Year Old Kikuyu with Electric mower and Bi-weekly Compost Bin lol (from 10-15cm). Looking at all these equipment has been triggering :D.
    Hoping to see some part of the property done with limited domestic equipments, but these videos are very informative and satisfying.
    Keep up the great work!

  • @jlush444
    @jlush444 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice Ben Sims.
    👌👌👌

  • @seymourbums4300
    @seymourbums4300 Před 2 lety +4

    From the UK so these grasses you have are new to me. Petrified watching you rip into it so deep 😮
    A little like using a koro topmaker with the scalp. But our grasses would never return without an overseed. Great vid 👍

  • @frostn0va
    @frostn0va Před 2 lety +5

    Great video ben, love the longer format 20-25mins. Question I am about to do my lawn reno as well, I was going to put some granular fertiliser down before the reno or is it better to do after?

  • @xxefamxx3518
    @xxefamxx3518 Před 2 lety +1

    2mm corrugated sand works well
    Also when you do the larger Reno’s you should buy a towable lawn level or a drag to spread that sand

  • @snakerattle89
    @snakerattle89 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video loving the longer times and the over head shots. Would you recommend hitting the grass with different herbicides all in a row before renovation or spread it out to not stress the lawn?

  • @TheCatAteMyShoe
    @TheCatAteMyShoe Před 2 lety +1

    OMG! The doxie is soooo cute!!!

  • @jandrews755
    @jandrews755 Před 2 lety +2

    Love the drone shots

  • @stubbiecap
    @stubbiecap Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the vid...going to look awesome...Lot of work made easier with all that machinery...Some waste concrete blocks from your local batching plant make good bunkers to store your sands and soils...

  • @Moondoggy1941
    @Moondoggy1941 Před rokem +1

    11:29 When I go to Palm Springs Ca. they will scalp the lawn just like that in the fall and reseed with a rye grass for the winter.

  • @CaptM44
    @CaptM44 Před 2 lety +2

    If I am just scarrifying with no top dress, how important is it to get seed down quickly? Will the dirt start to close up in a few days or weeks? Loving this series !

  • @SpearoMate
    @SpearoMate Před 2 lety +2

    Love a Bluebird workout “Maaaan” they sux! 🤣😂🤣😂

    • @LawnTips
      @LawnTips  Před 2 lety +2

      So bad bro, woke up the next morning with a kinked neck 😂

  • @kevinhamling1963
    @kevinhamling1963 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey man love the channel. Your new digs are certainly going to keep you busy for a month or two. 😋
    Q. My Kikuyu lawn is nowhere as big as yours but this year for some reason onion weeds have set up shop.
    What's the best over the counter stuff to use to deaded them. ✌🏻

  • @MichealAEdwards
    @MichealAEdwards Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Ben great vid, can you explain the difference between flail blades and the verticut blades you use when dethatching a lawn and why you would use each one? cheers

  • @krump743
    @krump743 Před 2 lety +1

    Such a theraputic watch. Simple explanations and examples and great video skills. Fantastic vidya.
    How important is top dressing in the grand scheme of things, is it purely just to get lawn levels flat?

  • @jffro
    @jffro Před 2 lety +2

    Ripper vid mate 👍

  • @merrettcontracting-austral7070

    Getting me keen to do mine now! 🤣

  • @abigaildawn2996
    @abigaildawn2996 Před 2 lety +1

    you're so cute with the dog in the arm like circa 2001 Paris lol. great job on the lawn :)

  • @johnfloyd9997
    @johnfloyd9997 Před 2 lety +2

    I think you broke the 1/3 rd rule there buddy.lol

  • @jessepurdy5149
    @jessepurdy5149 Před rokem

    Nothing better to Reno then walk out with the next machine to find the snag digging holes in the fresh Reno 🤣 snags are the best 🤣

  • @siggi5395
    @siggi5395 Před 2 lety +1

    Is a good work, the grass is better.😁

  • @aidanmcc9708
    @aidanmcc9708 Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome vid learning heeps about lawn care. Just a quick question is this a yearly maintenance you will perform on the lawn?

  • @camschausinger
    @camschausinger Před 2 lety +2

    Nicki Minaj is jealous at how thick that top dress is 👍🏼

  • @loki4024
    @loki4024 Před 2 lety +2

    Howzit. Did you watch the game last Saturday with the fam? What a game!
    Anyhoo...great vid, yet again. Can't remember, did you put down Acelepryn already, or now a good time with reno?

  • @trevormuggeridge4560
    @trevormuggeridge4560 Před 2 lety +1

    Last Aussie 😁. All happening at the Lawn Ranch 🤠

  • @benspina7372
    @benspina7372 Před 2 lety +1

    Your dog is so cute

  • @theparadiddlydoo2771
    @theparadiddlydoo2771 Před 2 lety +2

    @Lawn Tips Would you say it's better to mow lawns first before scarifying? At our work, we have been scarifying first, then mowing down on second lowest level (collecting all the thatch with push mowers). Once that's done we do a second run over on the lowest setting on the mowing height to scalp it. What do you think? Our turf is Santa Ana variety.

  • @soccersomerville
    @soccersomerville Před 2 lety +2

    Hey Ben, always watch your videos. Just wondering what fertiliser(s) you’re going to put down? Thanks 😊

  • @framedoc1
    @framedoc1 Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic! Thank you! Best actual, complete video on how to do this I’ve been able to find in Oz. Hoping I might get a reply to a couple of questions.
    1) I have very thick empire zoysia (7-8cm to dirt level in places) and very uneven from when it was put down over 2 years ago. Can I scalp and scarify it to maybe 3cm and top soil 2cm so that 1cm is still protruding?
    2) Is say 70/30 (organic soil/sand) better for leveling out deeper uneven areas or is a 30/70 still your recommended approach?
    3) Your leveling rake looks the goods. What brand is it and where did you get him?
    4) Love the Dachshund 👍
    Cheers

  • @joshuabaker4398
    @joshuabaker4398 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the video's! I have a lawn that's got a bit of rock under the surface. Will a scarifier be able to handle that?

  • @tomsimpson6815
    @tomsimpson6815 Před 2 lety +2

    If its possible can you run through the next steps, fertiliser and so on. Also update vids would be sick

  • @Sublimethoughtswithnathan

    That callaway hat

  • @seanlowson5214
    @seanlowson5214 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey Ben, I'm having issues with prairie / rescue grass in my back yard. None of my post emergents herbicides seem to be able to knock it. Any suggestions on how to control it? The outbreak is quite bad, this is my first spring in this house, so must be an ongoing issue. Thanks heaps

  • @aaronsharpe838
    @aaronsharpe838 Před 2 lety +2

    Ben are u going to create an edge ( border ) on each end of where u have done Reno ? If u don’t does it run the risk of the lawn outside that area running into the new section ? Or is it same type ? Great video 👍

  • @Mrbeast0099
    @Mrbeast0099 Před 2 lety +2

    Mate you got a lot of gear!! YT must be paying the bills pretty well👍 keep up the good work

    • @LawnTips
      @LawnTips  Před 2 lety +4

      Luckily all the John Deere stuff is sponsored!

    • @Mrbeast0099
      @Mrbeast0099 Před 2 lety +1

      Lawn Tips ahh righto , nice one man I’ve been following u for a while, your doing great!

  • @roamingnurses8785
    @roamingnurses8785 Před 2 lety +1

    I am doing mine next weekend in Blayney, did you use top dressing for Pigots in Orange? Our soil isn't too compacted and am tight on time, how important is core aerating? Thanks mate, looking forward to the follow ups. We have Kikuyu as well