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!

Channel
Ope It's Mow Time
Hometown
Twin Cities, MN
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Short-Form Videos

Fast, entertaining clips that deliver real takeaways — perfect for learning one thing at a time without overthinking it.

RYOBI Snow Shovel

Snow Tools & Equipment

Front Yard Dew Sweeping

Fall Lawn Care
Summer Lawn Care
Disease Control
Spring Lawn Care
Lawn Tools & Equipment

Rolux Summer Mowing

Lawn Mowing
Spring Lawn Care
Summer Lawn Care
Fall Lawn Care

Cub Cadet 3x

Snow Tools & Equipment

Front Yard Golf Green - Part 1

Yard Games & Recreation
DIY Projects
Backyard Projects
Grass Seed
Lawn Mowing

Front Yard Golf Green - Part 2

Yard Games & Recreation
Backyard Projects
DIY Projects
Lawn Mowing
Grass Seed

Front Yard Golf Green - Part 3

DIY Projects
Backyard Projects
Yard Games & Recreation
Grass Seed
Lawn Mowing

Satifying Dew Sweeping

Spring Lawn Care
Summer Lawn Care
Fall Lawn Care
Disease Control
Lawn Tools & Equipment

Long-Form Videos

Step-by-step breakdowns, deeper explanations, and full project walk-throughs; built for homeowners who want to understand the “why,” not just the “what.”

The BEST Grass Seed for the FASTEST RESULTS & The One You Should AVOID!

Grass Seed
Lawn Problems & Fixes

The BEST Grass Seed for GREAT RESULTS in SHADE

Grass Seed
Lawn Problems & Fixes

FIX your BUMPY Lawn in 1 WEEKEND

Lawn Leveling
Spring Lawn Care
Fall Lawn Care

SURVIVE the SUMMER HEAT!

Summer Lawn Care
Watering & Irrigation
Lawn Problems & Fixes

Get Your Lawn Ready for Summer | Summer Checklist

Spring Lawn Care
Summer Lawn Care

FIX Your UGLY Lawn in 2 STEPS

Grass Seed
Spring Lawn Care
Summer Lawn Care
Fall Lawn Care
Fertilizing

The BEST Grass for SUN | 6+ HOURS of Sun

Grass Seed
Lawn Problems & Fixes

Mow Time Makeover: Can You Get a LUSH Lawn in Less Than 30 Days!?

Grass Seed
Lawn Problems & Fixes

My Products & Recommendations

Exclusive gear and recommended products, tested in real yards and chosen for performance, reliability, and value.

FlowZone 4-Gallon Cyclone Backpack Sprayer

About this item DUMP THE PUMP - Our electric backpack sprayer lets you spray all day without needing to pump. The 18V lithium-ion rechargeable battery provides up to 2.5 hours of continuous spraying and is capable of spraying over 57 gallons on one full charge. MULTIPLE PRESSURE SETTINGS - The battery powered backpack sprayer has multiple pressure settings ranging from 8 psi to 60 psi, allowing you to customize your spraying experience for the job at hand. At the highest pressure, it reaches over 25 feet. BACKPACK DESIGN - This electric garden sprayer features ComfortStraps backpack system to ensure maximum comfort and convenience during prolonged use. Carry your electric fertilizer sprayer with ease and minimal strain on your shoulders and back. DURABLE COMPONENTS - This battery backpack sprayer includes a 4-gallon tank, UV-resistant hose, spray gun, waterproofed electrical parts, battery and charger, spray wand, and three quick-connect nozzles: 25° fan, 0° jet, adjustable cone. VERSATILE BACKPACK SPRAYER - Our battery operated sprayer has a wide range of uses, both commercial and residential. Great for lawn and garden care, pest control, cleaning, staining, sealing, landscaping, and more. The battery is rated for 1,000 charge cycles.
Lawn Tools & Equipment
Weed Control
Disease Control
Fertilizing
Insect & Pest Control

Mower Blade Sharpening Kit

Package Included: 2 PCS Lawn Mower Blade Sharpener , 2 PCS Whetstone Replacements and 1 PCS Blade Balancer for 42-100 Model Strengthen Metal Design: Our new blade sharpener is made of corundum , with a stainless steel baffle. The metal base of grinding wheel will not melt due to high temperature during the grinding process.It effectively prolongs the service life and improve use effect of the product. Easy To Use & Widely Application: It only takes 10s to install . 1/4" shank fits any power drill and hand dril .For sharpening lawn blade, drill blade, mower, sickle bar cutter, roto tillers, hoe, ax and so on. Replaceable Design: We provide 2 whetstone replacements for the Lawn Mower Blade Sharpeners. It is easy to replace the whetstone when it is weared out.
Lawn Mowing
Lawn Tools & Equipment

Landzie Weeder

ACHIEVE A BEAUTIFUL, WEED-FREE LAWN WITH LANDZIE: Landzie is your go-to source for a lush, green, professional lawn this season. Get rid of pesky and reoccurring weeds by targeting the problem right at its roots – literally. Landzie’s Weeder is designed to keep the user standing upright at all times, drastically reducing the risk of back strain or pulls. Remove weeds in just a fraction of the time it used to take. The lawn you’ve always desired is now only a click away. LANDZIE’S WEEDER REMOVES NEARLY ANY TYPE OF WEED WITHOUT BENDING OR KNEELING: We beg to differ from other weeders. Landzie’s Weeder has four 3" heavy-duty steel claws with serrated teeth that are specially designed to remove almost any type of weed. Eliminate dandelions, crabgrass, chickweed, thistle, and so many more by simply pressing the claws into the center of the weed using your foot, tilting the steel handle towards the side of the lever, then lifting to remove the weed from the ground.
Lawn Tools & Equipment
Weed Control
Landscaping

Landzie 4-Step Set

LANDZIE 4-IN-1 LAWN CARE BUNDLE: Landzie is your source for a lush, professional green lawn this season. Our 4-Step Lawn & Garden Care System provides the tools you need to boost sod growth and achieve a healthier lawn this season. The kit includes one 36" Landzie Compost and Peat Moss Spreader (ASIN: B09FYBWQWR) along with one Soil Sample Probe (ASIN: B09GS9RGLP), one Landzie Fork Aerator Manual Coring Tool (ASIN: B09GCTKWS3), and one Landzie and Ryan Knorr Lawn Level Rake (ASIN: B095KSKXPQ) ASSESS SOIL QUALITY TO A FULL 9" DEPTH: Purposefully designed for quick and efficient sampling, the Landzie Soil Sampler helps assess the quality & temperature of your dirt, turf, and roots so you can quickly analyze moisture, PH, and fertilizer needs before planting new plants, vegetables, fruits, seeds, or flowers. Simply insert the T handle into the ground, field, pasture, or meadow, and twist to collect soil layers, then use the beveled opening to access and analyze the core sample. LET YOUR LAWN BREATHE: Using the Landzie Fork Aerator on your lawn is key to combating soil compaction, which inhibits the flow of essential nutrients to your soil. Aeration alleviates the compaction by creating holes down into the soil so that air, water, and nutrients can reach grass roots. Aerating and removing thatch from your lawn encourages healthy root growth, enhances resistance to drought and flooding, and reduces the need for excessive amounts of fertilizer EVENLY LEVEL SOIL, DIRT, AND LAWN: The Landzie Lawn Leveler, created in collaboration with YouTube Star Ryan Knorr, is equipped with an enormous 36-inch wide leveling head that enables you to quickly cover large surface areas. It is used to flatten out any uneven or bumpy sections of your lawn. The Landzie yard rake stays flat against the surface, making it easy for you to maintain a level, beautiful lawn while conserving time and energy
Lawn Tools & Equipment
Lawn Leveling
Aeration
Weed Control
Landscaping

Landzie Hollow Tine Fork Aerator

REVOLUTIONARY CLOG-FREE BEVELED TINES: Landzie has revolutionized the core aerator lawn tool industry by designing a hollow tine lawn aerator tool that removes small cylindrical cores of soil. The three solid, stainless steel tines help break up soil and allow air, water, and nutrients to penetrate more deeply into the compacted soil, pushing old material up and out of the way each time you press the Landzie Aerator into the ground. No need to stop and unclog. Get the job done, fast! HAVE THE LAWN OF YOUR DREAMS: Revitalize your lawn this season by using the Landzie Fork Lawn Plug Aerator to remove compacted soil and thatch and promote healthy grass growth throughout. Aerator coring your lawn encourages healthy root growth, enhances resistance to drought and flooding, and reduces the need for excessive amounts of fertilizer. USE your Landzie Soil Aerator with the Landzie Spreader (B07ZQSV81S) and the Landzie Lawn Level (B095KSKXPQ) for a lush and level lawn this season. HEAVY-DUTY LAWN CARE PROFESSIONALS: Landzie USA understands your lawn care needs and constructs the best tools for the job. Our team of dedicated lawn care experts designs and manufactures only the strongest and most durable tools that will last for years. Landzie's Manual Lawn Aerators are no exception. Built with powder-coated, durable steel to withstand even the most demanding jobs, landscapers, professionals, and lawn car enthusiasts across the country trust Landzie garden aerator for lawns. NO ASSEMBLY: Landzie tools are designed for quick and easy assembly, having you ready to work in seconds. With the Landzie Fork Core Aerators, you will never need to worry about instructions, as it arrives with the tines already fitted to the frame and ready for use. Depending on your preference, the prongs can also be easily removed for cleaning and replacing, like the spike aerator tines, ensuring your hand aerator lawn tool is always in tip-top shape when needed.
Lawn Tools & Equipment
Lawn Problems & Fixes
Aeration

Landzie Lawn Leveling Rake

About this item LEVEL YOUR YARD THE LANDZIE WAY: The Landzie Lawn Leveling Rake is a must-have in your tool shed or garage this season. The Landzie yard leveling rake stays flat against the surface of your lawn and can level the soil more quickly and effectively compared to other lawn leveling tools on the market. Landzie makes it easy for you to maintain a level, beautiful lawn while conserving your time and energy. Lawn care will never be the same again. HEAVY-DUTY LAWN CARE PROFESSIONALS: Landzie USA understands your lawn care needs and constructs the best tools for the job. Our team of dedicated lawn care experts design and manufacture only the strongest and most durable tools that will last for years to come. The Landzie Lawn Leveler is no exception; it's built with powder-coated, durable steel to withstand even the toughest of jobs. The head-to-pole connection is fortified to withstand harsh surfaces and clumpy material that need leveling. QUICKLY GET THE JOB DONE: With leveling heads that come in different sizes ranging from 24 inches to as wide as 48 inches, the Landzie Lawn Level Rakes are designed to help you achieve a level and healthy lawn. The extended, 72-inch long handle is designed for maneuverability, easy storage, and comfortable handling of the equipment. USE WITH the Landzie Spreader (B07ZQSV81S) and the Landzie Fork Aerator (B09GCTKWS3) for a lush and level lawn this season. EASY ASSEMBLY & STORAGE: Landzie tools are designed for quick and easy assembly, having you ready to work in seconds. We make it easy and straight forward to assemble, disassemble, and store tools when not in use. Simply connect the rake head to the bottom pole, then easily screw in the top pole, and you are good to go. Once ready to disassemble, simply unscrew the poles and detach the the rake head. The poles can be stored on the back slots along the back of the rake head.
Lawn Tools & Equipment
Lawn Leveling
Spring Lawn Care
Fall Lawn Care

Landzie Lawn & Garden Spreader

About this item SIDE CLASPS UPGRADE DESIGN: The innovative side clasps of the Landzie Lawn Spreader have achieved success in the possibility of wear and tear on its peatmoss spreader by strategically placing it on the sides to provide additional support and durability while providing more even and consistent coverage of peatmoss on lawns. With diamond shaped 1/2" x 3/4" opening slits, a powder coated finish, and comfort grip handles, Landzie assures you can buy in confidence with their high-quality products. ACHIEVE THE LAWN OF YOUR DREAMS: The Landzie Compost & Peat Moss Spreader is your go-to source for a lush, professional looking green lawn this season. This walk behind topdressing roller nurtures your grass by evenly distributing peat moss and soil across your yard, drastically reducing waste and saving money. Use this spreaders for lawns for compost, peatmoss, topsoil, topdressing, manure, mulch, dirt, greenery and so much more. The lawn you've always desired is now only a click away. QUICKLY GET THE JOB DONE: The 24" metal mesh basket is equipped with diamond shaped 1/2" x 3/4" opening slits that allow for consistent and uniform distribution of topdressing material on your yard. Our walkbehind compost spreader for lawn is heat treated with a powder coated finish for protection against rust and corrosion. Lightweight material and comfort grip handles with a long clip-in pole handle make lawn care even more enjoyable. Buy with confidence with the Landzie Lifetime Guarantee. BREAKS UP CLUMPY MATERIALS & SEPARATES WASTE: Drastically reduces the hassle and mess of spreading peat moss by separating larger chunks from granular material as it tumbles and stirs throughout the metal mesh screen cage drum. The hinge door swings open for easy filling. Two side clasps of the garden spreader secure the load, ensuring the basket stays closed during turning and tumbling operation. When spreading is done, open the latch and remove excess material from the bin before refilling.
Lawn Tools & Equipment
Lawn Leveling

Rachio Smart Hose Timer with WiFi Hub

About this item Control From Your Phone - Download the Rachio app to easily manage and monitor your hose watering Automate Watering - Replace tedious hand watering with confidence that your plants are getting the water they need Smart Rain Skips - Rachio will watch the weather for you and skip a scheduled watering if rain has occurred or is expected Quick Run with Confidence - Start a manual Quick Run in the app or directly on the Timer by pressing the blue button. Patented Flow Monitoring - know when your hose is running or more importantly, if it's not running when it should be. WiFi connected - Kit includes one Valve and 2.4 GHz WiFi Hub. Two AA batteries (not included) are required to operate Valve Support Your Whole Yard - Pair up to 4 valves to a single WiFi Hub to water different parts of your yard with confidence
Lawn Tools & Equipment
Watering & Irrigation