Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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How and when do you apply lawn preemergents? Lawn pre-emergents are often applied wrong and customers are dissatisfied with the results and weed control. Doc breaks down the application and gives some tips.
Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction to Pre-Emergents
00:01:28 How Pre-Emergent Actually Works
00:02:00 Timing Your Application
00:03:25 Soil Temperatures and Map Analysis
00:04:41 Using AI to Check Soil Temperatures
00:07:02 Rules for Effective Application
00:09:06 Pre-Emergent and Seeding Rules
00:10:24 Weed Treatments and Waiting Periods
00:11:56 Avoiding Combination Products
00:12:28 The Jump Start Program and Fertilizing
00:14:31 Rental Property Lawn Evaluation
00:16:53 Evaluating the Backyard and Pond Area
00:18:49 Natural Green Space and Centipede Growth
00:20:13 Front Yard Assessment
00:22:00 Backyard French Drain and Seeding Plan
00:24:16 Summary of Golden Rules