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, 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, 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...
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...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Garden, Nursery, Spring
Colorful masses of eye-catching spring bulbs are an easy cure for those winter doldrums. Bulbs planted in fall make dazzling beds of bright neon colors blooming from February to May. Now is the time to get to the Grass Pad for the best selection. Dutch bulbs shipped...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Fertilizer, Nursery, Shrubs, Trees
Feed 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 the preventative maintenance they provide. Landscape shrubs and trees require sufficient energy stores to...
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 | Disease, DIY, Fall, Fertilizer, Seed, Spring, Summer, Trees, Turf
How to Keep Grass Growing Under Trees Very little is required to germinate grass seed. The right amount of moisture and heat and grass seed will grow even with no light and no nutrients. Mother Nature designed her grass seeds to sprout in the deep shade of established...
