by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Fertilizer, Nursery, Shrubs, Trees
Feed Trees and Shrubs Fertilizing trees and shrubs is a necessity, and that includes fruit trees. One of the most significant benefits of fertilizing trees is the preventative maintenance they provide. Landscape shrubs and trees require sufficient energy stores to...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Turf
Is it Too Late to Overseed My Lawn? The answer is almost always “No.” If you haven’t overseeded your lawn this fall, today is better than tomorrow, and tomorrow is better than next week. The opportunity for seeds to germinate and get established is...
by Uncle | Fall, Seed, Spring, Turf
Bluegrass Makes the Best Lawn When it comes to native grasses, Kentucky bluegrass is truly Mother Nature’s Masterpiece. When left untended in the wild, this tough, productive grass will aggressively crowd out most other grass varieties, including fescues. Fifty years...
by Uncle | General, Seed, Sod, Turf
Bottled water at the gas station is more expensive than gasoline. So we buy water tanks, water filters, water jugs, and Waterpiks®. We get our water boiled, distilled, chlorinated, oxidized, and brewed. Home, health, and industry depend on clean water. But we overlook...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Social, Spring, Summer, Turf
What Is HOC? In reference to lawn or turf, HOC is an acronym for “height of cut”. Cool season grasses such as Heat Wave, Macho Mix, Estate Mix, Blue Wave and Stadium Special, the optimum height of cut is between 3-4 inches. During the cooler spring and...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Garden, Nursery, Shrubs, Trees
How to Plant Trees and Bushes Start by finding the appropriate area for the tree or bush, paying attention to sun and water requirements. The key to success with any plant starts in the roots. Strong, healthy roots need good drainage, aeration and lots of organic...
by Uncle | Fall, General, Seed, Spring, Turf
How Often to Water Grass Seed The age-old question comes with an age-old answer – enough so it grows! Uncle knows that’s not very helpful, so here are a few tips for making sure you water your new seed enough to see excellent results. Water Frequently and Lightly The...
