by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Pests, Spring, Summer, Varmints, Winter
What do Moles Eat? In spring, moles target earthworms as a primary food source. Spring thawing loose soils and frequent spring rains bring earthworms nearer to the surface and make a natural bounty for hungry moles. It is safe to say; the healthier yards will have...
by Uncle | Fall, Pests, Spring, Varmints, Winter
In early spring, when the snow finally melts and people get back out into their yards, some may be surprised to find trails and burrows in the lawn. Many will see these above ground trails and mistakenly assume moles have invaded their yard. These trails were created...
by Uncle | DIY, Spring, Varmints, Winter
Voles are a small rodent that appears throughout Kansas and Missouri. Sometimes called “field mice,” voles have short tails, short legs, tiny eyes, and their ears are partly hidden. Adult voles are small, with a body length of 3-5 inches. Voles do not hibernate and...
by Uncle | DIY, Seed, Social, Turf, Winter
What is Dormant Seeding? Dormant seeding is the collective term for overseeding lawns in late fall and winter, when soil temperatures are too cold to allow grass seed to germinate. In the mid-west, the opportunity for dormant seeding is best from mid-November through...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Garden, Shrubs, Trees, Turf, Winter
When the sun is shining on a mild winter’s day, many of us are looking out our windows and asking ourselves, “Is there anything I should be doing to my lawn?” Besides checking Craiglist and Facebook Marketplace for good deals on lawn equipment, there...
