April Lawn Care Tips

April Lawn Care Tips

by | General

April in the Midwest means wild temperature swings, lots of rain, wind, green grass and critters starting to wake up. But don’t worry! Uncle’s got a solution for everything. Check out below for the best of Uncle’s April Lawn Tips. What’s Next...
How Much to Water New Grass Seed

How Much to Water New Grass Seed

by | 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...
Starting Garden Seeds Indoors

Starting Garden Seeds Indoors

by | DIY, Garden, General, Nursery, Spring

Grow Your Own Victory Garden Growing your own garden can be economical, healthy, fun, and educational for the whole family, plus you get tomatoes! Gardening can be that break you need from the hustle and bustle of the workweek. Gardening can be the connection you were...
Bird Feeders and Bird Seed at the Grass Pad

Bird Feeders and Bird Seed at the Grass Pad

by | General, Social, Winter

How Do I Pick a Bird Feeder and Bird Seed? What could be more relaxing than enjoying a cup of coffee at the kitchen table while watching birds jockey for spots at the feeder on your porch? As temperatures drop, our winged friends who didn’t make the trip south...
Benefits of Planting Trees and Shrubs in the Fall

Benefits of Planting Trees and Shrubs in the Fall

by | General

When Should I Plant Trees and Shrubs? Traditionally, spring has been the popular time for planting new trees. Recovering from a mind-numbingly long winter and the absence of color in the landscape, we get excited when we see that big yellow ball in the sky in early...
Natural Grass Makes the World Go Round

Natural Grass Makes the World Go Round

by | General, Seed, Sod, Turf

Bottled water at the gas station is more expensive than gasoline. So we buy water tanks, water filters, water jugs, and Waterpiks®. We get our water boiled, distilled, chlorinated, oxidized, and brewed. Home, health, and industry depend on clean water. But we overlook...
Healthy Lawns Imitate Mother Nature

Healthy Lawns Imitate Mother Nature

by | General

Every fall Mother Nature’s grass plants reseed the earth as part of their natural rejuvenation cycle. Follow Mother Nature’s Lead The natural growth cycle of grass plants is to grow tall and form seed heads that are dropped every fall to reseed themselves...