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...
by Uncle | Broadleaf Weeds, DIY, Fall, Grassy Weeds, Summer, Weed Control
Crabgrass, foxtail, and other annual grassy weeds that have escaped pre-emergent control, like Houdini from a straitjacket, can now be eliminated with a post-emergent herbicide. Control ugly summer weeds around the edges of sidewalks, driveways, and grass strips...
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 | 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...
