by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Grassy Weeds, Social, Spring, Summer, Weed Control
What is Nutgrass or Nutsedge? Nutgrass is a common problem in summer lawns. Yellow Nutsedge (A.K.A. nutgrass) is a perennial, grass-like weed that tends to be prolific in poorly drained or wet areas. This weed is not a grass, it’s a sedge, and it’s very difficult to...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Fertilizer, Nursery, Shrubs, Trees
Why You Should Be Fertilizing 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 in the preventative maintenance they provide. Landscape shrubs and trees require...
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 | DIY, Fall, Nursery, Shrubs, Social, Spring, Summer
Ornamental Grass Idiot Proof Landscaping These days, foliage color and texture has become of greater importance in the landscape, container gardens, or in planters. We find ourselves ending up with the same handful of annuals, deciduous shrubs, evergreens, and...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Seed, Spring, Summer, Turf, Winter
Primaerify: | prīm | aer-ə-fī | Transitive Verb Definition: Using Primera Sports Field Conditioner in conjunction with an aeration for compaction problem in heavy traffic areas and under large trees. What is Primera Sports Field Conditioner? Primera Sports Field...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Sod, Spring, Summer, Turf
Where to Buy Grass Sod in Kansas City and Omaha? Sod shipments are continually arriving at Grass Pad locations in order to rotate and keep the sod fresh. However, we can sell out of sod temporarily between shipments. We encourage you to call before you drive to the...
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 | Disease, DIY, Fall, Social, Spring, Summer, Turf
What is Fungus Fighter? Uncle’s granular Fungus Fighter provides control of the most common diseases in turf including but not limited to Brown Patch, Powdery Mildew, Pythium, Summer Patch and Dollar Spot in Kentucky bluegrass, turf fescue, rye, and zoysia...
