by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Garden, Nursery, Spring, Summer
This is Uncle Nature’s favorite time of year! Taxes are done, robins are singing and it’s time to paint up the landscape. A flat of annual flowers costs less than a gallon of paint and will give you bright colors all summer long. Seasonal flowers arrive daily during...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Nursery, Shrubs, Social, Spring
Why Do Hydrangea Flowers Change Color? One of the most exciting habits of some hydrangeas is the ability of the flowers to change color. This is not true of all hydrangeas, but most often seen in the mophead and lacecap (or mountain) cultivars of hydrangea...
by Uncle | Fall, Nursery, Shrubs, Spring, Summer, Trees
Magnolia Trees are Idiot-Proof Plants Magnolia trees are among the hardiest and long-lived ornamental trees in the midwest. Incidentally, magnolias are low-maintenance and require no pruning. Also, magnolias do not drop obnoxious seeds and have no serious insect or...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, General, Nursery, Spring, Summer, Weed Control, Winter
What is Mulch? Mulch is a material that covers the soil, usually in flower and landscape beds, to help control weeds and insulate plants. A stroll through the woods will reveal that mother nature mulches all her plants with a thick layer of fallen leaf litter and...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Pasture, Spring
Renovator Pasture Mix Superior Value Excellent milk production per acre Very high forage yield Easily frost seeded, broadcast or drilled Top choice for grazing, greenchop, or hay Application: Use for renovation existing pasture Suited for hay field applications such...
by Uncle | Fall, Grassy Weeds, Turf, Weed Control
We’re Having a Record Year This year we’ve had record high temps, record drought, record low temps. Unfortunately, they are not good kinds of records. However, this week’s record-low temperatures are not signaling the end of the fall seeding season....
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, 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...
