by Uncle | DIY, Seed, Social, Turf, Winter
What is Dormant Seeding? Why Dormant Seed? When is the Best Time? What is the Best Seed? What is Snow Seeding? What is Frost Seeding? What are the Benefits? How to Prevent Crabgrass What is Dormant Seeding? Dormant seeding is a collective term for overseeding lawns in...
by Uncle | DIY, Fertilizer, Grassy Weeds, Spring, Turf, Weed Control
Controlling Crabgrass in the Lawn Of all lawn weeds, crabgrass is the most common and bothersome. It is probably the only weed that everyone hates! Even though crabgrass is a grass, it doesn’t blend in with lawn grasses in color, habit, or texture and can be so...
by Uncle | DIY, Fertilizer, Grassy Weeds, Seed, Social, Spring, Turf
Can You Overseed your Lawn in Spring and Keep out Crabgrass? Yes, you can! However, overseeding lawns in spring can be challenging to keep out ugly crabgrass and foxtail. Loveland PREVENT, our most effective and longer-lasting crabgrass pre-emergent, can not be used...
by Uncle | Broadleaf Weeds, DIY, Fertilizer, Turf, Winter
Why Fertilize Grass in Winter? Most people think about fertilizing their lawns in the spring and early fall. But, late fall and mid winters can be opportunities for applying much-needed nutrients to the soil. Loveland Snowman, a winter root builder, is the most...
by Uncle | DIY, Nursery, Social, Trees, Winter
Real vs. Fake Christmas Trees Uncle says, NO PLASTIC TREES! Each holiday season news articles, web sites and commentators debate whether it is better for the environment to use a plastic artificial Christmas tree or a real Christmas tree. Uncle says “be green...
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...
