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, Seed, Social, Spring, Turf, Winter
Use PrimeraOne Field Conditioner for Winter Traction Winter traction! PrimeraOne Field Conditioner performs very well as traction on icy sidewalks, driveways, and porches. A natural calcined clay chip will not make a mess and is safe for pets and concrete, 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 | Fall, Pests, Spring, Varmints, Winter
In early spring, when the snow finally melts and people get back out into their yards, some may be surprised to find trails and burrows in the lawn. Many will see these above ground trails and mistakenly assume moles have invaded their yard. These trails were created...
by Uncle | DIY, Spring, Varmints, Winter
Voles are a small rodent that appears throughout Kansas and Missouri. Sometimes called “field mice,” voles have short tails, short legs, tiny eyes, and their ears are partly hidden. Adult voles are small, with a body length of 3-5 inches. Voles do not hibernate and...
by Uncle | DIY, Seed, Social, Turf, Winter
What is Dormant Seeding? Dormant seeding is the collective term for overseeding lawns in late fall and winter, when soil temperatures are too cold to allow grass seed to germinate. In the mid-west, the opportunity for dormant seeding is best from mid-November through...
