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Fall Armyworm Invasion
The fall armyworm feed on a host of different crops, but they really have a preference for lush green, well-fertilized tall fescue and rye grasses. Armyworms feed on the bottom of a plant first and...
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The Green Green Grass of Home
There seems to be something in human nature that attracts us to green grass. Ancient hunter-gatherers were attracted to abundant game on the vast grassy prairies, and the early herdsmen searched out...
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Control Broadleaf Weeds in Fall
As many of you know, there are two types of common weeds we talk about at Grass Pad. The first type is annual grassy weeds, like crabgrass, foxtail and goosegrass. These annual grassy weeds sprout from...
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Beneficial Cover Crops Add Nutrients to Garden Soil
As the bounty of your spring planted garden winds down with the changing leaves and colors of autumn don’t forget your living soil. The living soil requires living plants and roots to maintain the...
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Hardy Mums or Garden Chrysanthemums Care and Cultivation
Revive worn out planters and flower beds using colorful fall blooming garden mums. Fresh hardy garden mums in brilliant yellow, oranges, pinks, purples and reds are available. Mums planted now will...
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Procrastinators Guide to Fall Overseeding
If you haven’t over seeded your lawn this fall, today is better than tomorrow and tomorrow is better than next week. In fall, days get shorter and night time temperatures drop. Crabgrass, foxtail, and...
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Kill Dandelions and Broadleaf Weeds in Fall
Young ChickweedMid-October to early November is an excellent time to kill broadleaf weeds. Frequent fall rains and lawn irrigation bring a fresh crop of broadleaf weeds into the lawn. Dandelions,...
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Fertilize in Fall for Healthy Trees
Why should you fertilize trees and shrubs? Improve the health and disease tolerance of your trees and shrubs each year by supplementing much-needed nutrients every fall using fertilizer spikes or a...
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Fantastic Five for Fall Foilage
Woody shrubs and trees can bring brilliant color to the fall season. This fall, when planning your landscape designs, here are five shrubs for a great multi-season color in the garden or landscape....
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The Muck Stops Here!
Brown mud muck? In early spring, at the Grass Pad, we receive plenty of phone calls on lawns turned to brown mush by dogs and kids running on waterlogged backyards and play areas. If you have the mud...
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Spring Lawn Tune Up
March is the time to start your lawn's engine so that it is ready to give you a smooth ride all season long. Just like your car, a good Spring Lawn Tune Up will give your lawn top performance and keep...
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Beginner's Guide to Idiot Proof Lawn
Are you a new homeowner eager for the satisfaction of working on your own lawn or maybe you're just not happy with your existing lawn service and ready to do-it-yourself? Taking care of that first lawn...
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Don't Let Spring Rains Cancel Your Outdoor Plans
Spring rains make a mess of outdoor schedules. Planting the garden, seeding the lawn, sprucing up the patio, all get rained out, just like a spring baseball game at Kauffman Stadium. Wet mucky soils...
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Idiot Proof Tips to Keep Grass Growing Under Shade Trees
Very little is required to germinate grass seed. The right amount of moisture, the right amount of heat and grass seed will germinate even with no light and no nutrient. Mother Nature designed her...
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Excessive Spring Rains Bring Crabgrass and Nutgrass
Every year a lawn maintenance program needs a little adjustment. Some years are too dry; some years are too wet. This year has been just plain soggy. Spring grass plants are lush and green, and lawn...
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Control Bagworms in Junipers Now!
Got Bagworms? You’ve seen them hanging from evergreens and spruce trees every summer. With our mild temperatures last winter you can expect record numbers. Left unchecked bagworm populations will grow...
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Fleas, Ticks, Chiggers...
Warm weather brings annoying pests like ants, fleas, ticks, and chiggers. This year the summer bug invasion will be quicker than Putin into Crimea. Just like the Russians, the threat of economic...
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Shade Tolerant Perennials and Ground Covers
Ajuga- Attractive ground cover in colorful foliage and spikes of blue flowers in spring. Popular varieties include Bronze Beauty, Chocolate Chip, Burgundy Glow and Catlin's Giant. Very hardy and easy...
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Grass Pad: Turf Disease Control for Home Lawns
Hot, humid temperatures can fuel turf disease in healthy turf. Being prepared and starting early, fungus spots are a lot easier to prevent than to cure. Shaded areas are of particular concern....
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Five Tips on How to Treat Your Summer Lawn During High Heat
Cool season grasses, like bluegrass and fescue grasses may soon go dormant as a result of recent high heat. Here are five tips on how to treat your lawn during high heat and summertime stress.Minimize...
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