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, Pests, Spring, Summer, Varmints, Winter
What do Moles Eat? In spring, moles target earthworms as a primary food source. Spring thawing loose soils and frequent spring rains bring earthworms nearer to the surface and make a natural bounty for hungry moles. It is safe to say; the healthier yards will have...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Seed, Spring, Summer, Turf, Winter
Primaerify: | prīm | aer-ə-fī | Transitive Verb Definition: Using Primera Field Conditioner in conjunction with an aeration for compaction problem in heavy traffic areas and under large trees. What is PrimeraOne Sports Field Conditioner? PrimeraOne Sports Field...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Sod, Spring, Summer, Turf
Where to Buy 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, Nursery, Shrubs, Social, Spring, Summer
Best Ornamental Grass for Landscapes Uncle’s Elite Eight Ornamental Grasses Dwarf Hameln Grass Slender green leaves and tan, wooly, caterpillar-like blooms from mid-summer through autumn. Drought tolerant. Foliage height is 2′ with blooms 3′....
by Uncle | DIY, General, Summer, Turf
Did you know that grass plants sweat? Grass plants cool themselves by transpiring water through openings on their leaf surface. These tiny cells open and close, depending on the plant’s moisture level. In well-watered turf, heat energy from the leaves is used to...
