by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Fertilizer, Nursery, Shrubs, Trees
Why You Should Be Fertilizing 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 in the preventative maintenance they provide. Landscape shrubs and trees require...
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 | DIY, Fertilizer, Grassy Weeds, Seed, Social, Spring, Turf, Winter
Stop the Dog from Tracking Mud Save the Carpet! Use Primera Sports Field Conditioner over high traffic play areas around the dog run, yard, or patio. It provides a clean, firm footing and will reduce muddy foot prints onto the indoor carpet. On public lawns and muddy...
by Uncle | DIY, Fertilizer, Grassy Weeds, Seed, Social, Spring, Turf
Can I Plant Grass Seed Now? Yes, today’s lawn problems need attention today. March days provide homeowners a chance to get a jump on spring overseeding projects. Grass seed sown in the first week in March has a 10 week head start on the weed and insect season that...
by Uncle | DIY, Fertilizer, Garden, General, Seed, Shrubs, Sod, Spring, Summer, Turf, Winter
What is Lawn Cal? Lawn Cal is an amendment that improves clay soils. Uncle’s Lawn Cal is an agricultural grade pelletized gypsum, an excellent source of calcium and sulfur for lawn or garden. Calcium is essential for healthy soil and vigorous plant growth. Used...
by Uncle | DIY, Fertilizer, Grassy Weeds, Spring, Turf, Weed Control
Prevent is the Best Pre-Emergent for Crabgrass The Prevent formula contains slow release fertilizer to strengthen spring lawns to keep turf grass more competitive against weed pressure. Keep crabgrass out of your lawn all season long with a second application, a...
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...
by Uncle | Broadleaf Weeds, DIY, Fertilizer, Turf, Winter
Why Fertilize Grass in Winter? Most people think about fertilizing their lawns in the spring and early fall. But, late fall and mid winters can be opportunities for applying much-needed nutrients to the soil. Loveland Snowman, a winter root builder, is the most...
