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, Insects, Pests, Spring, Summer
Warm Weather Brings Annoying Pests The summer bug invasion of fleas, ticks and chigger will be faster than Putin into Crimea. Just like the Russians, the threat of economic sanctions will not prevent or remove these menacing marauders from invading your lawn. Know Thy...
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...
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 | DIY, Fall, Garden, Shrubs, Trees, Turf, Winter
Preparing for Winter Dormancy 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...
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, Seed, Turf, Weed Control
Why do I have weeds in my yard? Each year about mid-way through the fall overseeding season, we will have concerned customers who come in or send us emails telling us, “I followed your fall lawn renovation program; I bought your weed-free grass seed. Where did...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Garden, Nursery, Social, Winter
Buying Spring Bulbs When: At the Grass Pad we begin to stock our spring-flowering bulbs around the first of September, and we’d suggest buying them as soon as they become available. This will allow you to store them in ideal conditions in a cool, dark, dry...
