by Uncle | DIY, Seed, Turf, Winter
Damage to Home Lawns from Ice Melter Sodium Chloride, or rock salt, is the most commonly used ice melter. Sodium chloride is the least expensive and widely available in granular form or brine solutions used by homeowners, professionals, municipalities, and...
by Uncle | DIY, Seed, Social, Turf, Winter
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 Crabgrass What is Dormant Seeding? Dormant seeding is a collective term for overseeding lawns in...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Fertilizer, Seed, Sod, Turf, Weed Control
It’s mid-October; homeowners with cool-season grasses savor these mild fall temperatures. If you have been following Uncle’s Idiot Proof Lawn Program and you have a cool-season grass, your lawn is looking incredible right now. After all, cool-season grasses, like Blue...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Turf
Is it Too Late to Overseed My Lawn? The answer is almost always “No.” If you haven’t overseeded your lawn this fall, today is better than tomorrow, and tomorrow is better than next week. The opportunity for seeds to germinate and get established is...
by Uncle | DIY, General, Testimonials
“I began two years ago after moving in. Went ahead and dethatched, aerated, over seeded with Grass Pad blends, and covered in peat moss. I took great care with water and diligence until it was time to cut back and begin mowing more.” -Gage B. -Kansas City,...
by Andrew Gindlesberger | General, Testimonials, Turf
“1 year old sod, fixed with Grass Pad products. Yard is thick, weed free, and Green!” -Cody C. -Omaha,...
by Uncle | DIY, Fall, Fertilizer, Seed, Social, Turf
What is Idiot-Proof Fall Lawn Renovation? Lawn renovations for cool-season grasses are the most successful in the fall. It’s important to watch the calendar and follow these ten steps for fall lawn seeding. When overseeding and renovating your lawn, timing is...
by Uncle | General, Macho Mix, Testimonials
“Full kill off reno with Grass Pad Macho Mix in 2017 as first year homeowner. Only used Grass Pad seed or sod on the lawn. Idiot Proof Lawn Program every year, plus plenty of other stuff. Looked good even mowing in January this year! It’s been the best lawn on...