by Uncle | DIY, Social, Spring, Turf
After the Rain, Let the Soggy Areas in the Lawn Dry Use your best judgement, you know the spots that hold water and those that drain well. A sunny south or west facing yard may need only one good afternoon to dry out and an east or north protected area may take a few...
by Uncle | Broadleaf Weeds, DIY, Fall, Social, Spring, Summer, Weed Control
Broadleaf weeds, like dandelions, henbit, clover, chickweed, and plantain, are often described as the “salad bar weeds” because they look like they might be on a salad bar at Hy-Vee. These and other broadleaf weeds can survive winter, and as soils warm in...
by Uncle | DIY, Fertilizer, Grassy Weeds, Seed, Social, Spring, Turf
Can You Overseed your Lawn in Spring and Keep out Crabgrass? Yes, you can! However, overseeding lawns in spring can be challenging to keep out ugly crabgrass and foxtail. Loveland PREVENT, our most effective and longer-lasting crabgrass pre-emergent, cannot be used...
by Uncle | DIY, Fertilizer, Grassy Weeds, Seed, Social, Spring, Turf, Winter
How To Keep Mud Out of the House How to Fix Soggy Yards How to Save Your Outdoor Event Safe Alternative to Ice Melters Primera for Gardens Primera for Top Dressing Stop the Dog from Tracking Mud Save the Carpet! Use Primera Sports Field Conditioner over high traffic...
by Uncle | DIY, Seed, Social, Turf, Winter
What is Dormant Seeding? Why Dormant Seed? When is the Best Time? What is the Best Seed? What is Snow Seeding? What is Frost Seeding? What are the Benefits? How to Prevent Crabgrass What is Dormant Seeding? Dormant seeding is a collective term for overseeding lawns in...
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, 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, Fertilizer, Seed, Social, Summer, Turf
Core Aerator vs Verticutter What’s the difference between core aeration and verticutting? Which one should I use on my lawn? We get these same questions from customers every year. During fall overseeding season, there are many different options as to how to prepare...
