by Uncle | Disease, Fall, Fertilizer, Nursery, Seed, Spring, Summer, Trees, Turf
Why Grass Dies Under Shade Trees Customers come into our stores every fall and ask, “Why does my grass keep dying under my shade tree?” It’s always the same story, “My grass looked great after I overseeded last fall. It looked amazing in the...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Fertilizer, Seed, Sod, Turf, Weed Control
It’s mid-October; homeowners with cool-season grasses savor these mild fall temperatures. If you have been following Uncle’s Idiot Proof Lawn Program and you have a cool-season grass, your lawn is looking incredible right now. After all, cool-season grasses, like Blue...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Nursery, Trees
Houses are being built closer and closer together, and we often don’t have room for big, spreading trees. Planting any tree is going to be a challenge in new suburban home landscapes, but nature has the answer. Small outdoor areas, like tiny backyards or small...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Garden, Nursery
Tulips Tulips Tulips Chosen as the most Fantastic Spring Flowering Bulb tulips continue to be the most popular with our customers. Valued for their flowers, tulips are deeply rooted into the Dutch culture. At one time, the entire Dutch economy was built upon the...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Seed, Turf, Weed Control
Where Did All These Weeds Come From? Each year during the fall overseeding season, we get a lot of folks that come in to the Grass Pad and say, “I followed your fall lawn renovation program; I used your weed-free grass seed. Why do I have weeds in my...
by Uncle | Blue Wave, Testimonials
September 2022, “This year I’ve been feeding my lawn with the idiot-proof system, plus Milorganite and LOTS of water. This lawn is brand new and sodded in August 2021 with Bluegrass. It’s thriving this year and will be over seeded with Bluewave this year. Can’t wait...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Turf
Overseeding is Better Late than Never Some time life causes distractions, and the opportunity for early season overseeding slips by before you know it. We can tell you from our 60 years of experience in the sod industry; you can be successful at overseeding and spot...
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...
