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January 30, 2023
HomeBermuda Grass Care and Home Fixes

Bermuda Grass Care and Home Fixes

make new wood look old and weathered
Around the House

How to Age and Weather Wood

January 29, 2023 admin Around the House, Home and Home Goods, home DIY, Home Repair DIY, Uncategorized Comments Off on How to Age and Weather Wood

How to Age and Weather Wood Doc shows you how to age and weather new wood to look old.  This is a chemical reaction process rather than a staining process. However to achieve the proper […]

deck and fence stain oil vs hybrid
Home and Home Goods

Oil vs. Hybrid Wood Stains Fence and Deck

January 13, 2023 admin Home and Home Goods, home DIY, Home Repair DIY, Uncategorized Comments Off on Oil vs. Hybrid Wood Stains Fence and Deck

Oil vs. Hybrid Wood Stains Fence and Deck Doc explains the difference between oil and hybrid stains.  The application method does vary how they dry is even more important.  Hybrid stains, some refer to them […]

how to shiplap ceiling
Home and Home Goods

How to Install Shiplap Ceiling

January 12, 2023 admin Home and Home Goods, home DIY, Home Repair DIY Comments Off on How to Install Shiplap Ceiling

How to Install Shiplap Ceiling Doc installs shiplap on the ceiling and some walls at the farmhouse project.  It’s important to understand what is beneath the walls and above the ceiling. There can be plumbing […]

stone veneer installation adhesive
Home and Home Goods

Stone Veneer Installation and Adhesive

January 10, 2023 admin Home and Home Goods, home DIY, Home Repair DIY Comments Off on Stone Veneer Installation and Adhesive

Stone Veneer Installation and Adhesive Doc and crew do a stone veneer on the foundation of the new house.  Many will tell you that when installing stone veneer you need to use mortar, but the […]

pond water test kit
Farm Life

Pond Water Testing Kit DIY

December 15, 2022 admin Farm Life, Pond Care Comments Off on Pond Water Testing Kit DIY

Pond Water Testing Kit DIY Doc shows the pond water testing kit that tests for the most common problems in pond water.  The test is simple to use and Doc offers some tips about how […]

winter rye grass care
Bermuda Grass Care

Winter Lawn Care Annual Rye Grass Lawn

November 29, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 1

Winter Lawn Care Annual Rye Grass Lawn Doc cuts the winter green rye lawn and applies fertilizer and carbon. This is a brand new lawn with winter rye and fescue. Afterwards he cuts the putting […]

winter preemergent poa annua
Bermuda Grass Care

Winter Lawn Preemergent and Killing Poa Annua

November 27, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 0

Winter Lawn Preemergent and Killing Poa Annua Doc explains winter lawn preemergent treatments and also covers poa annua which is always a problem weed for many lawns. This is phase two of our weed prevention […]

wood and wire dog fence
home DIY

Wood Fence with Wire for Dogs

November 25, 2022 admin home DIY, Home Repair DIY, Uncategorized Comments Off on Wood Fence with Wire for Dogs

Wood and Wire Dog Fence Doc shows the construction of the wood and wire dog fence on the new farm property. A fence to keep dogs in, animals out but at the same time prevent […]

blink camera system review
Home and Home Goods

Blink Camera System Full Review and Tips

November 17, 2022 admin Home and Home Goods, home DIY, Home Repair DIY, Photo and Video, Uncategorized Comments Off on Blink Camera System Full Review and Tips

Blink Camera System Full Review and Tips After 3 years of using Blink Security Camera systems Doc does his review. With 5 systems and over 30 cameras he has put them to the test. He […]

lawn leaves mulch or pickup
Bermuda Grass Care

Should You Mulch Leaves or Pick Them Up Lawns

November 15, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 5

Should You Mulch Leaves or Pick Them Up Lawns Doc talks about mulching leaves on your lawn and whether or not it’s a good idea. While some mulched leaves are beneficial too much can cause […]

best value priced chainsaw
Power Equipment

Best Value Gas Chainsaw

November 11, 2022 admin Power Equipment Comments Off on Best Value Gas Chainsaw

Best Value Priced Gas Chainsaw Doc reviews his two new value priced gas powered chainsaws. The name brand might shock you but the overall VALUE of these chainsaws is worth looking into. The 18 inch […]

biochar for lawns
Bermuda Grass Care

Lawn Biochar Carbon Winter Applications

November 10, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 2

Lawn Biochar Carbon Winter Applications Doc explains the benefits of biochar and why we add it to the lawn.  Carbon is critical for a healthy soil and applications can be done all winter long.  Biochar […]

winter seeding of grass and bare dirt
Bermuda Grass Care

How to Seed Bare Ground

November 6, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 1

How to Seed Bare Ground Doc and crew do a winter seeding on the bare ground of the pond berm. It’s critical to use seeds and grasses that can withstand the cold weather and even […]

pond berm tree removal
Bermuda Grass Care

Pond Berm Tree Removal

November 3, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Pond Care, Uncategorized 1

Pond Berm Tree Removal Doc shows the pond berm tree removal. Trees must be removed from both sides of the pond berm as their roots will eventually compromise the structure of the berm and even […]

deep well drilling
Uncategorized

How Much to Drill a Deep Water Well

October 31, 2022 admin Uncategorized Comments Off on How Much to Drill a Deep Water Well

How Much to Drill a Deep Water Well Doc shows the entire process of drilling a deep well, installing the pump, and also building a well house.  The cost of drilling a well in most […]

LAWN PREEMERGENT
Bermuda Grass Care

Fall Lawn Preemergent Treatments

October 16, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 0

Fall Lawn Preemergent Treatments Doc explains why so many preemergent treatments fail and the mistakes many make. Timing of the preemergent is important but conditions also play a role as well. Doc goes of the […]

bare pots in the lawn
Bermuda Grass Care

Bare Spots in the Lawn

October 9, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 4

Bare Spots in the Lawn Doc talks about bare spots in the lawn and the importance of getting both cover on the ground and roots in the ground.  This process will help heal and improve […]

winter overseed bermuda lawn
Bermuda Grass Care

Overseeding Bermuda Lawn Winter Rye

October 4, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 0

Overseeding Bermuda Lawn Winter Rye Doc discusses overseeding your Bermuda lawn in the winter. Should you overseed with annual rye? For most of us it’s best just to let our lawns go to sleep and […]

winterize vegetable garden
Bermuda Grass Care

Winterize Vegetable Garden for Better Spring Soil

September 28, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Gardening, Lawn Care, Uncategorized, vegetable gardening 0

Winterize Vegetable Garden for Better Spring Soil Doc winterizes the new vegetable garden and adds organic matter to the soil. This winter prep will create amazing soil come the spring. Most gardeners will not need […]

cool season grass seed and fertilze puting green
Bermuda Grass Care

Cool Season Grass Reel Mowing Putting Green

September 26, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 2

Cool Season Grass Reel Mowing Putting Green Doc cuts the cool season putting green with the reel mower and applies mild fast release fertilizer. While the grass has struggled a bit it is finally starting […]

fall grub killer and fertilize
Bermuda Grass Care

Fall Lawn Killing Grubs and Fertilizing

September 24, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 1

Fall Lawn Killing Grubs and Fertilizing Doc treats the fall lawn for grubs and puts down the last treatment of fall fertilizer.  Warm season grasses need a mild fertilizer that is not slow release. Cool […]

brown spots on lawn
Bermuda Grass Care

Brown Spots on Lawn – Lawn Fungus and Grubs

September 19, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 1

Brown Spots on Lawn – Lawn Fungus and Grubs Doc finds brown spots on his back lawn and starts the process to ID them and treat them. This is the last chance to treat grubs […]

lawn soil test online
Bermuda Grass Care

Lawn and Garden Soil Test Kit Online

September 18, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 2

Lawn and Garden Soil Test Kit Online Doc shows his top pick for an online soil test kit.  Not only is it accurate, but it’s one of the easiest to use.  Simply take the soil […]

dark green lawn in the fall
Bermuda Grass Care

How to Get Green Lawn in the Fall

September 16, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 2

How to Get Green Lawn in the Fall Doc fertilizes the fall lawn with a mild fertilizer while the dew is on the grass. Then he and Jess cut and edge the Bermuda lawn. As […]

LAWN PH TESTER
Bermuda Grass Care

Lawn Soil PH Testing and Lime

September 15, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 0

Lawn Soil PH Testing and Lime Doc shows the new Soil PH tester on the lawn and farm fields. Then he applies lime to raise the PH on the putting green. Lime applications can be […]

fall lawn fertilizers
Bermuda Grass Care

Changing Fertilizers for Fall Lawns

September 15, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 3

Changing Fertilizers for Fall Lawns Doc explains why cooling temps have us switch to a fall lawn fertilizer.  As our lawns slow in growth and finally go to sleep in winter, we simply want to […]

deer food plots
Farm Life

Planting Deer Food Plots

September 12, 2022 admin Farm Life, Outdoors, Uncategorized Comments Off on Planting Deer Food Plots

Planting Deer Food Plots Doc finishes planting the deer food plots for the upcoming fall season.  Once these food plots start to grow the bucks come out to them.  There is very limited crops in […]

new lawn seeding roto tilling
Bermuda Grass Care

New Lawn Seeding Rototilling the Soil

September 9, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 0

New Lawn Seeding Rototilling the Soil After two attempts to seed the sediment clay soil and failures, Doc decides to deep rototill the area and reseed. With hard red clay soils the addition of woody […]

custom ordered shed
Home and Home Goods

Custom Ordered Shed from TuffShed

September 7, 2022 admin Home and Home Goods Comments Off on Custom Ordered Shed from TuffShed

Custom Ordered Shed from TuffShed Doc shows the custom ordered lawn sheds. The smaller shed from 3 years ago and the new barn shed just ordered and installed. All sheds are pre-built at the factory […]

too much rain for lawn cutting
Bermuda Grass Care

Too Much Rain Cutting Wet Lawns

September 6, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 1

Too Much Rain Cutting Wet Lawns After months of dealing with droughts and heat the forecast now has days and days of rain. The problem is that lawn will grow long and get out of […]

cheap pond fountain
Pond Care

Cheap Pond Fountain Install

August 28, 2022 admin Pond Care Comments Off on Cheap Pond Fountain Install

Cheap Pond Fountain Install Doc installs the pond fountain and gives it an initial run. While most pond fountains range in the $2000 – $5000 this one is about $500. He will let the fountain […]

fixing ugly bermuda lawn
Bermuda Grass Care

Ugly Bermuda Lawn Fixed

August 27, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 2

Ugly Bermuda Lawn Fixed Doc shows the amazing recovery of the Bermuda lawn that was abandoned for over 2 months. The large brown patches are now filled in and the lawn is super thick and […]

sharpen chainsaw file
Home and Home Goods

Sharpen Chainsaw with File

August 24, 2022 admin Home and Home Goods, home DIY, Home Repair DIY, Power Equipment, Uncategorized Comments Off on Sharpen Chainsaw with File

Sharpen Chainsaw with File Doc sharpens chainsaw with a file in just a few minutes.  This quick field sharpen is great when you hit gravel, rocks, or just feel the saw is cutting slow.   Sharpen […]

pressure washing driveways
Power Equipment

How to Pressure Wash Concrete Driveway

August 20, 2022 admin Power Equipment, Pressure Washing Comments Off on How to Pressure Wash Concrete Driveway

How to Pressure Wash Concrete Driveway Doc shows how to pressure wash a driveway step by step. From picking the right pressure washer to the accessories that make the job so much easier and faster. […]

seeding lawn aeration
Bermuda Grass Care

Lawn Aeration and Seeding

August 17, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 1

Lawn Aeration and Seeding Doc reseeds the back lawn.  Aerating the lawn before seeding will help open up dry lawns and poor soils.  Doc is unhappy with the first seeding so he reseeds the back […]

august lawn care
Bermuda Grass Care

August Bermuda Lawn Care

August 14, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 5

August Bermuda Lawn Care Doc shows the lawn recovery and talks about what to apply in the month of August. DirtBooster is a great way to help the roots and soil in the warm weather […]

live video game camera
deer hunting

Deer Game Camera with Live Video

August 12, 2022 admin deer hunting, Farm Life, Outdoors, Uncategorized Comments Off on Deer Game Camera with Live Video

Deer Game Camera with Live Video Doc reviews his new live view deer game camera with full 2k video. This is such a fun game camera to use and can be addicting. He installs the […]

setting beaver traps
Farm Life

Trapping Beavers

August 10, 2022 admin Farm Life, Pest and Bug Control, Uncategorized Comments Off on Trapping Beavers

Setting Live Beaver Traps Doc sets the live beaver traps around the pond. The beaver damage is getting quite extensive and the beavers must be removed. Over 40 trees have been stripped by the beaver […]

reseed bermuda lawn
Bermuda Grass Care

Reseeding Lawns the Dos and Don’ts

August 8, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 3

Reseeding Lawns the Dos and Don’ts Doc explains why most homeowners should NOT reseed warm season lawns. The difference between grass seed and hybrid sod needs to be understood. Repairing a lawn? Doc explains how […]

bermuda in flower beds
Bermuda Grass Care

Bermuda Growing into Flower Beds and Gardens

August 6, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 2

Bermuda Growing into Flower Beds and Gardens Doc shows how to treat Bermuda grass that is growing into your flower beds and gardens. This product will reduce growth and eventually kill the Bermuda but can […]

fixing ugly lawn
Bermuda Grass Care

Fixing Ugly Lawns in the Summer

August 5, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 2

Fix Ugly Lawns in the Summer Fixing the ugly lawn after 2 months of no care. In about 2 weeks the ugly lawn is looking great. The back lawn might need an over seed if […]

diy termite treatment
Bermuda Grass Care

DIY Home Termite Treatment

August 4, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 1

DIY Home Termite Treatment Doc puts his first home termite treatment on the new farm house property.  Termites can attack very quickly and the damage can be severe but seldom do we think about termite […]

shed foundation with gravel
Around the House

Gravel Shed Foundation

August 3, 2022 admin Around the House, Farm Life, home DIY, Home Repair DIY Comments Off on Gravel Shed Foundation

Gravel Shed Foundation Doc builds another storage shed foundation out of gravel. This shed will be a large barn shed and will require extra reinforcement. One goal of using gravel is to keep pests out […]

lawn grubs and army worms 6
Bermuda Grass Care

Lawn Grubs and Army Worms Treatment

August 2, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Pest and Bug Control, Uncategorized 3

Lawn Grubs and Army Worms Treatment Doc talks about lawn grubs and army worms. This is the time of year we face these problems and they can be handled in one day with a double […]

new lawn and seed fertilizer
Bermuda Grass Care

Fertilizing New Lawns and New Seed

July 29, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 0

Fertilizing New Lawns and New Seed Doc fertilizes and treats the new seed planted in the back yard. When treating new seed and sod mild fast release fertilizers are the best pick. They are mild […]

installing a new lawn and seeding
Bermuda Grass Care

New Lawn Installation

July 28, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 2

New Lawn Installation Doc begins the new lawn installation including the leveling and seeding of the new lawn. With drainage issues and soil issues it’s taking days to create a lawn that will take seed […]

planting a new lawn
Bermuda Grass Care

Planting a New Lawn and Grass Seed

July 22, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 3

Planting a New Lawn and Grass Seed Doc starts the process of installing a new lawn at the farm house. The first step is to change the slope of the land and make sure that […]

summer lawn scalp
Bermuda Grass Care

Summer Lawn Scalp

July 22, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 2

Summer Lawn Scalp Product Links → Doc goes over summer lawn scalping and why he does it every year. Most lawns are long from the summer drought and heat and hitting the RESET button will […]

Farm Life

Farmhouse Renovation and Farmland Renovation

July 20, 2022 admin Farm Life, Home and Home Goods, home DIY, Home Repair DIY Comments Off on Farmhouse Renovation and Farmland Renovation

Farmhouse and Farmland Renovation Doc returns the farm to find it overgrown but the house renovation starts in just a few weeks. The work begins to reclaim the land and get ready for the major […]

restore damaged lawn
Bermuda Grass Care

Fixing Ugly Lawn – Lawn Restoration

July 17, 2022 admin Bermuda Grass Care, Lawn Care, Uncategorized 0

Fixing Ugly Lawn – Lawn Restoration Doc returns home after 2 months with nothing being done to the lawn. Now the lawn is ugly and nasty. Doc starts the process of restoring the ugly lawn […]

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