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Prevent Crabgrass in Your Lawn

Prevent Crabgrass in Your Lawn

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...
How to Plant Grass Seed in Spring

How to Plant Grass Seed in Spring

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, can not be used...
Dead Crabgrass Creates Seeding Opportunity

Dead Crabgrass Creates Seeding Opportunity

by Uncle | Fall, Grassy Weeds, Turf, Weed Control

We’re Having a Record Year This year we’ve had record high temps, record drought, record low temps. Unfortunately, they are not good kinds of records. However, this week’s record-low temperatures are not signaling the end of the fall seeding season....
How to Control Nutgrass in Your Lawn

How to Control Nutgrass in Your Lawn

by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Grassy Weeds, Social, Spring, Summer, Weed Control

What is Nutgrass or Nutsedge? Nutgrass is a common problem in summer lawns. Yellow Nutsedge (A.K.A. nutgrass) is a perennial, grass-like weed that tends to be prolific in poorly drained or wet areas. This weed is not a grass, it’s a sedge, and it’s very difficult to...
Crabgrass and Dandelion Weed Killer

Crabgrass and Dandelion Weed Killer

by Uncle | Broadleaf Weeds, DIY, Fall, Grassy Weeds, Summer, Weed Control

What Is Crabgrass and How Does It Get in My lawn? Crabgrass is an annual grassy weed with broad blades, rough texture and a lighter green color. Germinating from seed each spring when soil temps reach 50° to 55°F, crabgrass plants mature and produce seeds.  The...
Fix Bare Spots after PREVENT with the Seed Sandwich

Fix Bare Spots after PREVENT with the Seed Sandwich

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...
How to Stop the Weed Cycle

How to Stop the Weed Cycle

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...
Save Outdoor Events from Rain Outs

Save Outdoor Events from Rain Outs

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...
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