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Customer photo review of Foam Herbicide Applicator
Jason R K.
I seeded a section of my front yard in Blue Heat this past Sept. I am having some very nice success for living so deep in the South, Mississippi. I am however, having some of my old grass trying to grow back in. I’m using Quinclorac to knock it out. It is helping but slow going. I decided to buy this product to get in close to St Augustine runners and take them out. It has done a fantastic job of targeting what I want gone with very minimal kill of what I want to keep. I highly recommend and ca...
Foam Herbicide Applicator
Customer photo review of N-Ext GreeneKick 0-0-25
Alhambro G.
The heat was doing a number on a lot areas in my yard. It was stressing pretty bad. I applied GreeneKick at 2oz/1000 with natural adjuvant at 0.5oz/1000. This is the results after 5 days. One of those days we got about 2 inches of heavy rain. GreenKick is a must have for your LawnCare program.
N-Ext GreeneKick 0-0-25
Customer photo review of Protene Hybrid Summer Fertilizer 6-0-0 +14% Fe
Michael K.
Great fertilizer. The homogeneous granule Spreads better without a dought. The color is fantastic and gives the grass a bright but dark glowing green that really stands out from the neighbors. I found the grass to stripe better after using this fertilizer as well. Protene is the best fertilizer I have found.
Protene Hybrid Summer Fertilizer 6-0-0 +14% Fe
Customer photo review of GCI Turf Spreader Elite Grass Seed
Ryan B.
I’ve watched most of Pete’s videos, learned a great deal from his guidance and have used the GCI Turf Type Tall Fescue for the last 3 seasons in my overseeding efforts. I have a pond expansion project this fall and have purchased the GCI Turf Spreader Elite after hearing great things about this product.
GCI Turf Spreader Elite Grass Seed
Customer photo review of Protene Hybrid Summer Fertilizer 6-0-0 +14% Fe
Matthew P.
Did a complete lawn renovation last fall following right along with Pete. (All KBG). Now using the Protene summer fertilizer. Lawn staying green through this extended summer heat. Receive comments all the time on how green my lawn looks.
Protene Hybrid Summer Fertilizer 6-0-0 +14% Fe
Customer photo review of GCI Turf Type Tall fescue Grass Seed
Steven G.
I planted some TTTF on a hard to grow spot to see how well it would perform, I am pleased to say it was a 4 day germination and after a week it is filling in fine and thick. The last grass seed I used in the past took weeks and died after a few weeks. So I am waiting to see the results from this seed to be sure. FYI, this is planted in a heavily shaded area that is next to the house and under a tree.
GCI Turf Type Tall fescue Grass Seed
Customer photo review of GCI Turf Alpha Elite Bermuda Grass Seed
Matthew G.
I'm very satisfied with the results from Alpha Elite and the N-EXT seeding package. I had germination in 5 days and the picture was taken on day 14. (1,700 sq. ft. w/ Scott's classic drop spreader on setting 10)
GCI Turf Alpha Elite Bermuda Grass Seed
Customer photo review of GCI Turf Type Tall fescue Grass Seed+2
Michael K.
I scalped and dethatched aggressively during the hottest part of the season to destroy my existing lawn without out killing in with roundup. I seeded with turf type fescue and blue heat in September and the results speak for themselves. The baby grass came up darker green than all my neighbors. Amazing seed.
GCI Turf Type Tall fescue Grass Seed
Customer photo review of Mesotrione MESO 4SC Select Herbicide (Tenacity)
Calvin M.
First I would start off by saying this product is really easy to use as a DYI er! I purchased this bottle to tackle stubborn bent grass in my yard for some years now! I would finish off by saying you definitely need to do multiple applications to get eliminating this grass! Peace by beyond all!
Mesotrione MESO 4SC Select Herbicide (Tenacity)
Customer photo review of GCI Clean Shelf and Hose Reel
James E.
This is a great solution. My only recommended area of improvement is to move the hose quick connect that's under the shelf to the middle instead of position #2. I tried to swap these myself, but the welded studs are a different thread pitch. Thanks for the great product!
GCI Clean Shelf and Hose Reel
Customer photo review of Protene Performance Spring Fertilizer+4
Jennifer P.
This is the first time I have used your products and I really like them. I used the tall turf type fescue grass seed and the starter fertilizer. I am getting ready to put down the 20-0-5 fertilizer on about a week.
Protene Performance Spring Fertilizer
Customer photo review of GCI Turf N (Nitrogen) 20-0-0
Tony N.
First time trying the GCI 20-0-0. This is a great product! I applied with OII-YS and man! The plant took it up and the turf is thick and healthy. I wish Pete could see first hand what his product has done to my little DIY lawn. This will be a staple product for my spoon feeding and fall lawn care. This stuff is just as good as Greene County fert! Great job Pete and all the team at GCI!!
GCI Turf N (Nitrogen) 20-0-0
Customer photo review of GCI Turf Type Tall fescue Grass Seed+3
Jp T.
This is probably the best my lawn has ever looked. I was a little hesitant because of the price, but I did my own research and compared products. The quality of the turf type tall fescue was superior to competitor’s and better priced at GCI. I am very pleased that I decided to purchase as the results are unsurpassed based on prior fall seedings I’ve done. The literature is helpful and easy to follow. Get your dirt right!
GCI Turf Type Tall fescue Grass Seed
Customer photo review of Protene Performance Fall Fertilizer
Ronald P.
I love how the Protene fertilizer comes out my RB60 spreader and I love the dark green color. My yard is the darkest in my neighborhood and I’m loving that.
Protene Performance Fall Fertilizer
Customer photo review of In Store GCI Turf Cool Blue Grass Seed
Tj
Great Grass Seed Product offered by GCI locally in Northern GSO area here in NC. Highly recommend you “Buy Local” and support Family owned businesses. Retired Military and support family owned over big box stores.
In Store GCI Turf Cool Blue Grass Seed
Customer photo review of GCI Turf Cool Blue Grass Seed
Floyd L.
I dethatched and aerated my heat beaten lawn. I overseeded with your cool blue mix with protene starter fert. I love the results. Starting 4th week. Thanks Pete and crew. Floyd
GCI Turf Cool Blue Grass Seed
Customer photo review of Protene Performance Summer Fertilizer+1
Gary A.
Decided to up my lawn game as my neighbor and I have a friendly rivalry (lawn wars). Teamed up the Proteen 12-0-24 (soil test showed very high P, not enough K) with Pete's TTTF and the results have been nothing short of awesome. Now if I can just figure out how to get rid of the darn wild violets.
Protene Performance Summer Fertilizer
Customer photo review of GCI Turf Type Tall fescue Grass Seed+4
Michael M.
I did a small lawn renovation and decided to go the extra mile and purchase Pete's TTTF grass seed. I also purchased Pete's Protene Performance Starter Fertilize. The images show the results. I finished the seeding and the starter fertilizer application on September 16th and you see the results on October 5th! Amazing! What else can I say? Thank you, Pete!
GCI Turf Type Tall fescue Grass Seed
Customer photo review of Cool Season Lawn Care Guide
Jeremy P.
This was about two weeks of new seed lay actually specifically 9-11-2023 very happy with the Spreader Elite and will over seed in a week or so soon as temp drops more with Turf type! GCI products are amazing
Cool Season Lawn Care Guide
Customer photo review of GCI Turf Type Tall fescue Grass Seed+1
Emmanuel U.
I purchased TTTF for a renovation of my NC lawn. I saw germination after six days (probably happened sooner), and at 21 days it got it's first cut. Not only am I very pleased with the seed and the results, the customer service was top notch. They responded to my emails even during the weekend. I 100% recommend GCI.
GCI Turf Type Tall fescue Grass Seed
Customer photo review of Mini-B Pack w/ One Free Hose End+1
Frederick T.
All of the products that I have purchased from GCI have been awesome. I did a test bed for grass seed and was very impressed. So I am now reseeding my whole yard with the seed. Using the bio stimulants packaged has really helped keep my grass healthy in the hot North Carolina summers!!!
Mini-B Pack w/ One Free Hose End
Customer photo review of GCI Turf Cool Blue Grass Seed
Chris G.
Man I don't know where to start. Jeff was a great pleasure to deal with. Honestly felt like I was talking to me next door neighbor about our yards. He took the time to go over the process start to finish what seed was best for me how to prepare the yard. I only bought a 25lb bag but dealing with jeff you would have thought I was buying 2,000 dollars of grass seed. A1 service. Product wise I had it in 3 days. I over seeded and on Sunday and actually seen germination on Tuesday. Crazy!!! Great pr...
GCI Turf Cool Blue Grass Seed
Customer photo review of GCI Turf Premium Spray Gun+2
Junior L.
So I’ve always wanted perfect coverage on a wide spray nozzle and I can tell you guys that the stainless steel wide spray tip the best nozzle I’ve ever used. I follow my stripes with it and it provides absolutely perfect coverage as you can see from what the yard looks like. I only spray my fertilizer now also. I’ve done test with other spray tips and this one by far is the most perfect width coverage. I have a large yard also and the gun he sells has a locking feature so I don’t have to hold do...
GCI Turf Premium Spray Gun
Customer photo review of MySoil Test Kit
Mark S.
This was our lawn last May after having used the soil test kit and following the cool season turf care - liquid edition. The test kit really helps to know what the lawn needs to stay healthy.
MySoil Test Kit
Customer photo review of Cool Season Lawn Care Guide
Daniel B.
I've been maintaining my yard for the past few years after using professional companies prior. After taking it over what a difference following these plans. I have been using granular and liquids and this year I plan on following the all liquid plan...the neighbors, mailman and people walking past are always stopping and asking how I got my yard so thick and green....GCI Grass seed is also the best on the market
Cool Season Lawn Care Guide
Customer photo review of Protene Performance Starter Fertilizer
Michael K.
Excellent, I used it with GCI cool blue and the seedlings that came up were the darkest green I have ever seen. I seeded this part of my lawn fairly late in the season and it still established and became very thick by winter
Protene Performance Starter Fertilizer
Customer photo review of GCI Turf Type Tall fescue Grass Seed
Cletus G.
It arrived on time and 5 days after I did my overseed I saw germination. Now the box that it arrived in was a little beat up but the seed was fine.
GCI Turf Type Tall fescue Grass Seed
Customer photo review of GCI Turf Cool Blue Grass Seed+1
Ilyass A.
Great seed! Germinated in approximately 6 days; started filling in around 14 days. Photo is day 19. I expect in the coming weeks for the lawn to be nice and full.
GCI Turf Cool Blue Grass Seed
Customer photo review of GCI Turf Type Tall fescue Grass Seed+2
Frank M.
I just planted it 10 days ago and it’s coming in nicely. What’s impressive vs. the big box store seed, is it is uniformly coming in, no major gaps in growth. As per the photos, the seed is only just starting to come in but I am excited to core aerate and apply the seed over my entire yard. The last photo is my front yard currently, looks good but your seed is going to make it look even better!
GCI Turf Type Tall fescue Grass Seed
Customer photo review of GCI Turf Type Tall fescue Grass Seed
Keith S.
Great grass seed I am going to buy it again for some lawns I do in the neighborhood. Germinated in 6 days and is coming in very well. I always trust GCI to provide weed free grass seed.
GCI Turf Type Tall fescue Grass Seed
Customer photo review of GCI Turf Cool Blue Grass Seed+4
Eric C.
what an amazing grass seed ! once it started to grow it got better every day.! only been one week cannot wait to see next week ! thank you thank you thank you Eric
GCI Turf Cool Blue Grass Seed
Customer photo review of GCI Turf Cool Blue Grass Seed
Ken W.
AMAZING!!! I got germination in 4 days. The pic is just a littlr over a week after seeding. Tilled my whole front yard. Started with dirt. Protene starter fertilizer, GCI seeds and covered with peat moss. The good Lord blessed me with plenty of rain. The timing was perfect. My neighbors keep saying they are amazed at the growth rate. Me too!!! I'll let it continue and do some fill in seeding mid September but thanks Pete and the crew. I love it... makes me want to do my whole backyard now... Sin...
GCI Turf Cool Blue Grass Seed
Customer photo review of Protene Hybrid Summer Fertilizer 6-0-0 +14% Fe
Melinda B.
Believe the reviews! This fertilizer is the real deal! My lawn was in desperate need of care and I was nervous about fertilizing the yard in the summer. I stumbled upon GCI’s YouTube videos and decided to give it a try. After applying the fertilizer and watering it in for 7 days, I could see that my grass was coming back and the color was getting darker. I continued to water every other day and within 3 weeks I have the prettiest yard on the block! The picture is after 3 weeks. Don’t wait, purch...
Protene Hybrid Summer Fertilizer 6-0-0 +14% Fe
Customer photo review of GCI Turf Spreader Elite Grass Seed
Jeremy P.
Pictured below is the 6th day after planting the new seed and it seems to be doing great. I first saw germination on the 3rd day. I'll post further pictures once it's filled in more. Thank you Pete and GCI for the following product. I can't wait to see my lawn full but it's a patient process.
GCI Turf Spreader Elite Grass Seed
Customer photo review of Propiconazole 14.3%
Chris T.
Propiconazole completely knocked out the brown patch and this yard looks just as good in the fall as it does in the summer! Highly recommend this product for fungus control.
Propiconazole 14.3%
Customer photo review of Imidacloprid 2F
Michael K.
I used this on my crape myrtles to kill and prevent crape myrtle aphids and Japanese beetles,it has been 2 months and absolutely no pests. I have tried many products and this is the first to keep them away long-term. I also used it in 17 Leyland cypress trees about 80 feet tall to control a bagworm infestation and after 2 weeks they all died and dropped off the trees. I have also used it as prevention on my lawn and haven't any pests. Excellent product.
Imidacloprid 2F
Customer photo review of Protene Performance Starter Fertilizer
Jeff A.
The second most important step of seeding is starter fertilizer. All of the protene line of products are amazing. Thanks to GCI Turf for making all of these great products available to us DIY guys.
Protene Performance Starter Fertilizer
Customer photo review of Protene Hybrid Summer Fertilizer 6-0-0 +14% Fe
Michael K.
This is one month after I applied and the color is still gradually getting darker. I have been having 97 degree days and my lawn is still looking the best it has haver looked. I will definitely continue to use Protene fertilizer as part of my lawn care program. This is the irrigated part of my lawn but the non-irrigated part I can only water on the weekends looks just same. All of my neighbors lawns are fried( even other irrigated ones). This is the best result I have ever had from a fertilizer.
Protene Hybrid Summer Fertilizer 6-0-0 +14% Fe
Customer photo review of GCI Turf Type Tall fescue Grass Seed+2
Darrell W.
Before and after pictures. Threw down Cool blue 9/8/2024 after top dressing and Protene starter fert that following Friday. First mow was 9/24/2024. —Outside of Charlotte, NC
GCI Turf Type Tall fescue Grass Seed
Customer photo review of GCI Turf Spreader Elite Grass Seed+4
David S.
This grass seed (spreader elite) worked awesome. 7th day after seeding on bare ground it came up like a punch. Very excited to get this grass to thicken up & push the roots deeper
GCI Turf Spreader Elite Grass Seed
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