How to Bring in a Sample
If you have a problem in your lawn or landscape, the Grass Pad has the knowledge and products to steer you in the right direction. Over the last 60 years, our staff has come across almost every lawn problem imaginable. In our experience, 99% of all the problem spots...
Should I Mow Wet Grass?
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...
Broadleaf 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 spring, they...
How to Plant Grass Seed in Spring
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, cannot be used...
How to Keep Mud Outside Where it Belongs
How To Keep Mud Out of the House How to Fix Soggy Yards How to Save Your Outdoor EventSafe Alternative to Ice Melters Primera for Gardens Primera for Top DressingStop the Dog from Tracking Mud Save the Carpet! Use Primera Sports Field Conditioner over high traffic...
Why You Should Be Dormant Seeding Your Lawn
What is Dormant Seeding? Why Dormant Seed? When is the Best Time? What is the Best Seed?What is Snow Seeding? What is Frost Seeding? What are the Benefits? How to Prevent CrabgrassWhat is Dormant Seeding? Dormant seeding is a collective term for overseeding lawns in...
Real Christmas Trees at All Grass Pads
Real vs. Fake Christmas Trees Uncle says, NO PLASTIC TREES! Each holiday season news articles, web sites and commentators debate whether it is better for the environment to use a plastic artificial Christmas tree or a real Christmas tree. Uncle says "be green and buy...
How to Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs
Buying Spring Bulbs When: At the Grass Pad we begin to stock our spring-flowering bulbs around the first of September, and we'd suggest buying them as soon as they become available. This will allow you to store them in ideal conditions in a cool, dark, dry place...