by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Social, Spring, Summer, Turf
What Is HOC? In reference to lawn or turf, HOC is an acronym for “height of cut”. Cool season grasses such as Heat Wave, Macho Mix, Estate Mix, Blue Wave and Stadium Special, the optimum height of cut is between 3-4 inches. During the cooler spring and...
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 | 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...
by Uncle | DIY, Fertilizer, Grassy Weeds, Seed, Spring, Turf
Can I Overseed the Lawn after Applying Crabgrass Pre-emergent? Do not overseed areas where PREVENT, crabgrass preventer has been applied. PREVENT is a combination of spring fertilizer plus a powerful crabgrass pre-emergent and will prevent grass seed and grassy weed...
by Uncle | Broadleaf Weeds, DIY, Grassy Weeds, Seed, Spring, Weed Control
It’s early spring, but where should you start in your lawn? The beginner’s guide to Idiot Proof Lawn Care begins with learning two different types of weeds we deal with in Midwest lawns: grassy weeds and broadleaf weeds. Each type will require different...
by Uncle | Disease, DIY, Spring, Turf
What is Powdery Mildew? Signs of Powdery Mildew What Causes Powdery Mildew? How to Treat Powdery Mildew. Effects of Powdery Mildew on Turf Will Powdery Mildew Go Away? What is Slime Mold? How to Treat Slime Mold. What Is Powdery Mildew? It can happen in early spring...
by Uncle | DIY, Fertilizer, Grassy Weeds, Spring, Turf, Weed Control
Controlling Crabgrass in the Lawn Of all lawn weeds, crabgrass is the most common and bothersome. It is probably the only weed that everyone hates! Even though crabgrass is a grass, it doesn’t blend in with lawn grasses in color, habit, or texture and can be so...
by Uncle | DIY, Fertilizer, Grassy Weeds, Spring, Summer, Weed Control
Patience is your best virtue when it comes to good crabgrass prevention. You can’t fool Mother Nature and when it comes to making her garden grow. Ugly annual summer weeds love the heat. Crabgrass, goosegrass, and foxtail weed seeds will not germinate until the ground...
