Chris

My real name is Chris, and I’m the guy behind Ope, It’s Mow Time. I’m a proud alum of the University of Minnesota College of Design (Go Gophers!).

I’m married to the strongest, most courageous person I know, and we are proud parents of two amazing boys who keep me on my toes every single day. This channel started shortly after my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, and what began as an outlet has grown into something much bigger than I ever imagined.

At its core, my Ope. It's Mow Time is an educational channel built to help you achieve your dream yard. But you’re not getting a textbook version of lawn care. I bring it to you in a casual, fun, and entertaining way that leans into my kid-at-heart, type B personality, and ADHD-brain. It’s real, it’s a little chaotic at times, but it’s designed to actually stick and help you take action.

The goal of this channel is simple give back as much as possible. Through this platform, we’ve built an incredible community that rallies around a purpose bigger than just grass. My cause is VraniCURE, an organization dedicated to funding metastatic breast cancer research, and together we’ve raised over $100,000 to support that mission.

When I’m not on the lawn, I’m usually with my kids at their school or sports, coaching soccer, or volunteering for just about anything I can say yes to. I’m also an avid golfer, and if I’m off the grass, you can find me on a basketball court, at a hockey game, up north, listening to live music, or posted up at one of our favorite dive bars.

I still can’t believe what this community has become, but I’m grateful for every single one of you who’s along for the ride!

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Ope It's Mow Time

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Twin Cities, MN

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Simple Lawn Solutions High Potassium (0-0-25)

0-0-25 Lawn Food is a High Potash Liquid Lawn Food Fertilizer. The versatile formula not only works well alone, but it can also enhance and supplement your existing lawn fertilizing schedule. Great for any lawn and any grass type. Who Should Use This Product? 0-0-25 Lawn Food is best to be used... Potassium deficient plants are known to be less resistant to plant disease If your lawn is deficient in Potassium

Simple Lawn Solutions Extreme (28-0-0)

Easy to Use: Our 28-0-0 Lawn Fertilizer Food comes with an attached sprayer that applies the perfect ratio of product for lawn applications. Covers up to 3,200 square feet, when using the attached sprayer Liquid Fertilizer 28-0-0 contains 28% Nitrogen. Nitrogen is a major component of chlorophyll where lawns get their green coloring. Nitrogen encourages growth for a dense attractive lawn The Power of Quick Release and Slow Release Nitrogen Fertilizer: 70% quick-release nitrogen to provide quick nutrient absorption 30% slow-release nitrogen keeps your lawn fed in between applications Can Be Used on All Grass types: Including Bermuda, St. Augustine, Zoysia, Buffalo, Centipede, Florida Palmetto, Bahia, Fescue, Ryegrass & Kentucky Bluegrass. High Nitrogen Formula: This High Nitrogen fertilizer was developed to perk up the lawn, by quickly correcting a Nitrogen deficiency. Nitrogen Encourages Greening & Growth if a nutrient deficiency is present Maintain Lawn & Treat Nutrient Deficiencies: 28-0-0 Lawn Food is perfect for maintaining lawn vigor or treating lawns deficient in Nitrogen Essential Macronutrient: High Nitrogen Liquid Lawn Food contains Nitrogen which is the most important macronutrient. Great as a supplement to granular fertilizer programs for a quick plant uptake 28-0-0 Liquid Lawn Food is best to be used if you want to darken the green of your lawn, if you are trying to boost vertical and Lateral Growth, if your lawn is deficient in NitrogenIf your lawn is deficient in Nitrogen or Phosphorus To improve micronutrient uptake

The Andersons PGF (16-0-8)

PGF (Professional Grade Fertilizer) 16-0-8 takes all the research, top products, and necessary nutrients, and combines them into one bag. PGF 16-0-8 is a high-performance formulation containing iron and other micronutrients. The results are fast, and you can expect a rich, green lawn in 6-14 days with proper irrigation or rainfall. In addition to the quick green-up PGF 16-0-8 is formulated with a large amount of slow-release nitrogen, which allows for continual feeding for up to 8 weeks. PGF 16-0-8 also contains Humic DG humic acid granules. Humic acid is an organic, carbon-based compound that helps enrich your soil and allows plants to better process nutrients. All lawns can benefit from PGF 16-0-8. From cool-season grasses like fescue and bluegrass to warm-season grasses like Bermuda and zoysia, PGF 16-0-8 provides total nutrition to them all.

The Andersons 10-10-10 PGF balance

The Andersons PGF Balanced 10-10-10 Fertilizer is a professional-grade fertilizer with extremely fine particle size for more coverage and even distribution. Each 18 lb bag provides up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. PGF Balanced can be used any time during the growing season but is ideal for spring and fall applications because it contains all quick-release sources of nitrogen, providing the plant with immediate nutrition. PGF Balanced also includes micronutrients and 2% iron for extra-deep greening. This perfectly balanced fertilizer can be used on all types of turfs, gardens and flower beds.

The Andersons New Lawn Starter 20-27-5

The Andersons New Lawn Starter is formulated to develop strong and healthy root systems. This formula contains three types of nitrogen - fast, intermediate and slow reacting to give quick response and then steady feeding of nitrogen that promotes top growth of the grass and produces the deep green color. Phosphate is essential in the development of deep, strong roots. Potash thickens the wall structure of the grass and makes the grass more vigorous. Sulfur helps maintain the dark green color of your grass and encourages more vigorous plant and root growth. Iron prevents yellowing by aiding the development of chlorophyll in the grass. For northern turf, fall is the ideal time to seed because of less weed competition, ideal soil temperature and moisture. For new lawn seed or sod, apply at the recommended rate. Work into soil 2- 3 inches deep, before spreading seed or laying sod. Keep soil moist until seeds germinate. Do not allow soil to dry out.

The Andersons Deep Green 24-0-11

The Andersons Deep Green 24-0-11 is a professional-grade lawn fertilizer designed to feed your lawn while also deepening and intensifying its color. Deep Green 24-0-11 is formulated with 2% iron and manganese, which helps turf utilize nitrogen and create chlorophyll. It is safe for use on all turf types and can be applied any time during the growing season but is especially beneficial in the summer when lawns tend to turn yellow as a result of stress. Deep Green 24-0-11 contains slow release nitrogen for uniform growth and extended feeding for 6 to 8 weeks.

RESILIENCE™ II Turf Type Tall Fescue Blend

RESILIENCE™ II Tall Fescue Blend from Twin City Seed– Elite Performance, Extreme Durability Looking for a lush, resilient lawn that can handle it all? TCS RESILIENCE™ II Tall Fescue Blend is a premium five-way mixture of top-rated tall fescue cultivars, including Daybreak and Xanadu—both standouts in the 2022 NTEP trials. This advanced turfgrass blend is engineered for elite drought resistance, shade tolerance, and high-traffic durability, making it the perfect choice for: - Residential lawns - Sports fields - Golf course roughs - Parks and low-maintenance areas Key Features: - Top-rated NTEP performance: Scores of 6.6+ in turf quality, color, and traffic tolerance - Rhizomatous tall fescue: Spreads laterally via rhizomes and tillering for a dense, self-repairing turf - Drought & shade resistant: Outperforms Kentucky bluegrass in tough conditions - Exceptional purity: Among the cleanest, most weed-free seed on the market - Adapted to cool-season and transition zones: Ideal for climates in the Midwest, Northeast, Pacific Northwest, and upper South Whether you’re repairing a worn lawn or establishing a new turf area, Resilience™ II delivers consistent color, texture, and durability throughout the season.

Fielder's Choice Elite Perennial Ryegrass Blend

The Twin City Seed FIELDER’S CHOICE™ Perennial Ryegrass Seed Blend of four elite cultivars offers quick germination (as fast as 5 days), strong wear tolerance, and a rich dark green color. It stripes beautifully and cuts cleanly at low heights, making it ideal for cool-season climates and overseeding in transition zones.