The Grass Station Podcast

Home
The Grass Station Podcast

The Grass Station podcast provides tips, product reviews, and coaching on residential lawn programs

14/09/2023

Checking out old aerial footage of my property to better understand the current drainage issues.

When the barn was built in 2019 they used this pasture to bring in and store materials, and created heavily compacted areas.

It is clear in the picture where I have the most issues. Look back at google maps to learn your land. It also helps put into perspective how much you have accomplished over time.

Remember, it’s a marathon - not a sprint!

31/08/2023

“Once in a blue moon” 🌕

Not only was last night a full moon - it was a SUPER BLUE moon!

Apparently the next super blue moon won’t take place until 2037, so cash in on those “once in a blue moon” opportunities today!!

19/04/2023

I see a lot of dandelion and early spring w**ds popping up this week.

My girls love picking them for our rabbits and chickens while most of us lawn nerds cringe 🤪

We will be treating this area with 24D / Dicamba mix because the w**d density is really difficult for the grass to compete against. We have several areas to remain untouched for pollinators and animals to roam.

Once we have control I plan to use very little herbicide in this area going forward.

Say a prayer for us 🌼

**ds

08/11/2022

The last total lunar eclipse for 3 years shining bright over the east pasture 🌝

02/10/2022

K31 kind of growing on me.

The rabbits and chickens eat it up, and It’s been green all year. Zero irrigation, minimal fert, just weekly mowing.

Still got some clover and some w**ds, but I’m happy with the progress so far.

16/08/2022

Any tree guys know what’s happening to our buckeye trees?

09/06/2022

Throw back Thursday to my first domination line ☺️

This property took several years to repair, and as a first time home owner at the time I had no clue what to do at all.

Just a reminder that a little dedication and effort go a long way. So many people find themselves in the position I was in with limited knowledge and resources but a desire for something more.

It was this lawn that drew me to help new homeowners and lawn care rookies because I remember the feeling of hopelessness needing support and guidance.

At this moment I knew I was hooked!

When did you realize you were a lawn nerd? Let me know in the comments!

07/06/2022

Aerated the property this week - really going to help with the compaction and water retention 💦

.homestead

21/05/2022

Proof that pre emergents work.

Neighbor on the right sprayed about 4 feet over the property line to ward off unwanted w**ds.

Neighbor on the left didn’t apply anything. Wild to see the difference in dandelion density in the 4 foot strip between the two properties.

06/05/2022

The only toro I’ll be able to use this weekend is this sweet mug!

Thanks for helping us keep our coffee warm and our lawns tight.

27/04/2022

18/04/2022

There are a few areas that aren’t so bad.

K31 gets a bad name, but I’m stuck with it for a little while - let’s embrace it!

16/04/2022

Fact - ending your w**ds makes them look a little tidier…

The North end needs a lot of work, but at least I found the edge!

Brick edging isn’t great with the blade - I’ll have to whipper snap it until we repave and add curbing.

12/04/2022

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 4 - a bonus road trip episode!

In this episode, I am taking you along for a ride to Bettendorf Iowa to pick up a lawn mower I traded for Big Red, my 30" Toro Timemaster.

As favorable weather starts to roll in, it is crucial that we have prepared our equipment and overall game plan for the season.

Since the weather has bought us a few extra weeks to prepare, this brainstorm session should help many of you develop the mindset for initial steps back in the lawn.

We will navigate questions surrounding our overall strategy this season including what equipment will I need? What product should I be purchasing? What challenges face our program, and when should we focus on them?

07/04/2022

Early spring is a frustrating transition back into the lawn after a cold and dark winter.

Many of us have been cooped up for months waiting for warmer temperatures to melt the snow just to reveal a tampered down, distressed, and struggling lawn.   The difficult nature of springtime is the fluctuation of temperatures and conditions. Some days are warm enough for shorts and sandles while other days drop into the 30s. Just the other day we had over an inch of snow here in the Midwest!

Don’t panic - this is all part of the process, and signals to us that we need to start the season strong with our first set of applications.  In this episode we navigate questions specifically surrounding our spring pre-emergent strategy to prevent Digitaria Sanguinalis😯 or more commonly known as the dreaded crabgrass!

We will answer questions like: What is pre-emergent? How does pre-emergent prevent crabgrass? Why should I apply pre-emergent? When should I apply pre-emergent?  
For additional spring tips and pre-emergent strategy, please revisit season 1.

02/04/2022

Twelve hours later - a snow storm. Fool’s spring got me good booking a tee time and posting about a green up 🙃

02/04/2022

Things are starting to green up 🌳

We took a family trip to St. Louis where everything was in full bloom. We’re a couple weeks out here in Chicagoland area before things are really rolling, but definitely a reminder to get your plan underway.

Get your pre emergent ordered, and soil tests sent off for fertilizer strategy - If doing a renovation make sure to lock down your seed!

Happy spring! Let’s get this season going already 💪🏻

18/03/2022

Learn your land ⛰

I got willy-nilly and didn’t notice a small tree stump hidden under the grass.

I should have done a more thorough walk through, and marked every mowing hazard - especially being new to this property.

Getting back in the saddle this spring means also being aware of your surroundings.

Whether you are new to a property or a veteran lawncare enthusiast, take the time to learn your land before getting out there this season.

Check for sticks and branches, toys, rocks, and large divots from winter abuse. Ungulations, corners, property lines, walk everything and mark the areas to avoid. Save yourself the time, effort, and money this season.

Thankfully a blade replacement is all that’s needed here. Not my favorite way to start the season, but we’ll get through it!

16/02/2022

The number one question to be answered while planning a lawn care program is whether or not a renovation will take place any time this year.

The entire season depends on this decision, and will dictate time spent, products to purchase, and overall strategy from mowing frequency to irrigation.   Join the discussion with our guest Vince to help identify specific benefits and drawbacks of a lawn renovation so you can best decide for yourself what your plan should be this year.

14/02/2022

Caught the moon sneaking behind our pines at sunset today.

Blistery 10° today didn’t stop us from getting out there!

12/02/2022

Glad to have the studio back up and running after the move🎙

Excited to also welcome another guest on the show:

Vince will be joining us to discuss his strategy this season, and walk us through some renovation preparations for anyone on the fence about taking on a project this season.

02/02/2022

Please follow .homestead to join in our homesteading journey at the new property.

🍻Cheers to raising 4 daughters on 5 acres!

31/01/2022

The first episode of season 2 is now available - link to the podcast in bio.

Whether you are a veteran managing your program, brand new to lawncare, or renovating and starting from scratch, we are all stuck inside waiting for our return to glory!

Now is the time to get your goals in place and your product purchased early to avoid supply chain delays.

20/01/2022

The full “wolf” moon sure lit up the sky this week ✨

My iPhone 7 doesn’t do justice to the Orion constellation. Add to the the list a telescope and a new camera 🎥 🌚

16/01/2022

❄️ Frosty fence post on this 12° morning ❄️

03/01/2022

Previous owner left some K31 seed layin’ around.

Put it right where it belongs - in the trash!

09/11/2021

Conjunction of the moon and Venus after sunset this week was pretty spectacular 🌒

I need better equipment to capture things like this in more detail - the trusty old iPhone 7 just doesn’t cut it!

We have now arrived at my final mowing height of the season at just under 2”.

07/11/2021

Episode 14 is now available.

Finish your lawn care program strong this season by making a few final acts of due diligence!

Link to podcast in bio.

01/11/2021

What a season! I hope everyone had a fun filled weekend.

Halloween is always my last hurdle before putting the lawn to bed. If we’re lucky we will get one more application and a few more mows - time will tell!

Thanks for being part of my lawn journey this season. Much more to come in the coming year! (Sneak peak of the new property on the last slide).

29/10/2021

Get that iron down!

Applying 7-0-0 Greene Effect from .official

When I apply liquids with the sprayer I like to do doubles to give me a 60” swath to follow.

Keep it off your hardscapes, sidewalks, fences and play sets - Trust me!

Link to podcast in bio for Halloween Domination 🎃

Address

Website

http://www.thegrassstationpodcast.com/, https://bit.ly/43T8BsA

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Grass Station Podcast posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to The Grass Station Podcast:

Videos

Slow down and listen to the birds once in a while 🦅 This property has been a massive undertaking, and we often get overwhelmed with everything we want to do. It's easy to forget how important the NOW is when your plate is full and your to-do list is seemingly longer than your list of things that bring you joy. These are the moments in life to reflect on your bigger goals and tap into your WHY so the early mornings don't feel as groggy, the late nights don't feel like wasted time, and your path is clear for the opportunities in life you are preparing for. Not a very lawn-type post, but I like to offer some mindset when big challenges come your way. Remember - if you find that things have gotten a little bit harder lately, congratulations you just leveled up! Remember to stop and listen to the birds. Take a moment for yourself today - your soul might need it. #grass #sunset #relax #barn #fyp

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 2: The Dandelion The early warmup around the country has most of us pumped for spring and summer, but with higher temperatures comes the flush of dreaded dandelions! Let’s chat about this wicked monster, and offer a few solutions to improve our defenses against other springtime weeds along with it. For those who like to eat them, or use them holistically - I applaud you. My tolerance is lacking in that area! We discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the plant, so there’s something for all lawn lovers in this episode. #diy #lawncare #podcast #grass #enjoythemow #lawn #lawngoals #lawntips #fyp #foryou #landscape #yardwork #hardwork #spring #dandelion

Dandelion city 😑 Coming out with an episode about the Dandelion, and how to get rid of them. These guys have owned this soil for decades, and it’s going to be a battle! Thankfully for us, we have some 24D, tryclopyr, and a 30 gallon sprayer on our team. Let’s see how we do this year! Prepare for dandelion apocalypse 2024! #grass #dandelion #lawncare #spring #diy #fyp #foryou #enjoythemow #yardwork #hardwork #sendhelp

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 1: First Mow 2024 First day of spring - we’re usually under some snow still up here in the Midwest, but we got a little jump start to the season with unseasonably warm temperatures across the country. Early spring is the perfect time to identify your problem areas and prepare for the season ahead by creating a plan. Get your product, clean off the mower, and get ready to lay down some wicked stripes. We will chat about our spring program, pre-emergent schedule, and everything you need to know about getting your season off the ground in 2024. #diy #lawn #podcast #lawncare #enjoythemow #grass #yardwork #landscape #fyp #foryou #spring #garden

Part 2 - Plowin’ from the perch 🌳 Had the phone perched up on my hydrangea tree for this chilly video. The wet slush needed a good final scrape before throwing down salt! Hope you enjoy the sounds of winter 🥶 #enjoytheblow #lawn #lawncare #yardwork #snow #ice #diy #fyp

Part 1 - Plowing from the perch 🌳 Got about 4” of wet dense snow today in the Chicagoland area. @ariens 21” puttin’ in some work today 💪🏻 #enjoytheblow #lawn #lawncare #snow #snowblower #yardwork #diy #fyp

Probably, maybe, hopefully not the last cut of the season 😢 #asmr #diy #lawn #lawncare #grass #enjoythemow #yardwork #fyp #foryou

Just wackin some weeds out in the paddock 🤙🏻 This is by far my least favorite lawncare related activity. What do you hate the most about doing yard work? Let me know in the comments 👇🏻 #asmr #diy #grass #grasstok #lawn #lawncare #weeds #fyp #yardwork

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1: Suspension System We are back in the saddle! Excited to return to the podcast to discuss our recent purchase for the homestead: The 60” Toro Titan with the My Ride Suspension System! Fall is my favorite season by far, and there is so much to do in a short period of time. Don’t waste this good weather on sitting around instead of getting out in the yard. Go repair some problem areas, throw down some fert, and get that seed before it’s too late! #diy #lawn #coach #grass #podcast #fyp

The days are getting shorter 🍂 Trying to soak up the sun and take a moment to appreciate this space. The leaves will soon change colors with clean up season right around the corner. This cluster of trees turns bright yellow and orange in the fall, but the towering pines at the back of our pasture stay green all year offering a welcome splash of color throughout the winter white out months. We will have been here 2 years in December, and while so much still needs to be done - we have come a long way. It’s hard not to get discouraged sometimes! The introduction of new equipment and 5 little farmhands should make for a big impact in the coming seasons too! What are you doing to prepare for fall? Let me know in the comments. #diy #lawn #lawncare #grass #podcast #fyp

Big beautiful blue skies this weekend after some much needed rain 🙌🏻 Someday I’ll have irrigation, until then this repulsive K31 is only watered by Mother Nature. For mid July - it looks pretty decent, especially considering the drought we’ve been in. Big shout out to @simplelawnsolutions - I’ve been using their 16-4-8 and Microbooster for a few weeks with pretty solid results. #diy #lawn #coach #podcast #enjoythemow #lawncarenut #lawncarelife #lawndad #fyp #yardwork #lawnstripes #grass #mow @thetorocompany

Season 2, Episode 6: Analysis Paralysis. Ever have so much to do you can't get around to doing anything at all? Summertime drought, weeds, and disease pressure can really stunt our enthusiasm about the lawn here in August. Stay the course - fall is right around the corner! Let’s break the cycle and get back in the saddle by prioritizing long term goals through achieving small wins along the way. #diy #enjoythemow #summer #fyp #garden #gardencommunity #grass #landscaping #lawn #lawncare #lawncarecommunity #lawncarelife #lawncarenut #lawncaretips #lawngoals #lawnmaintenance #lawnmowing #lawnmower #mow #nature #outdoors #podcast #turf #turfmanagement #yardwork

Season 2 Episode 5: Weather Whether it's been in your favor or not this season, it's crucial to utilize weather as a tool in our lawn care program. While we can't control outside variables, we can control our approach to circumstances brought on by the weather. Allow nature to pick up some of the slack by applying certain products before a light rain, or avoiding certain equipment when the ground is going to be wet. Learn from the variables we can't control to improve upon the ones we can. #diy #enjoythemow #spring #fyp #garden #gardencommunity #grass #landscaping #lawn #lawncare #lawncarecommunity #lawncarelife #lawncarenut #lawncaretips #lawngoals #lawnmaintenance #lawnmowing #lawnmower #mow #nature #outdoors #podcast #turf #turfmanagement #yardwork

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 4 - a bonus road trip episode! In this episode, I am taking you along for a ride to Bettendorf Iowa to pick up a lawn mower I traded for Big Red, my 30" Toro Timemaster. As favorable weather starts to roll in, it is crucial that we have prepared our equipment and overall game plan for the season. Since the weather has bought us a few extra weeks to prepare, this brainstorm session should help many of you develop the mindset for initial steps back in the lawn. We will navigate questions surrounding our overall strategy this season including what equipment will I need? What product should I be purchasing? What challenges face our program, and when should we focus on them? #diy #enjoythemow #spring #fyp #garden #gardencommunity #grass #landscaping #lawn #lawncare #lawncarecommunity #lawncarelife #lawncarenut #lawncaretips #lawngoals #lawnmaintenance #lawnmowing #lawnmower #mow #nature #outdoors #podcast #turf #turfmanagement #yardwork

Early spring is a frustrating transition back into the lawn after a cold and dark winter. Many of us have been cooped up for months waiting for warmer temperatures to melt the snow just to reveal a tampered down, distressed, and struggling lawn.   The difficult nature of springtime is the fluctuation of temperatures and conditions. Some days are warm enough for shorts and sandles while other days drop into the 30s. Just the other day we had over an inch of snow here in the Midwest! Don’t panic - this is all part of the process, and signals to us that we need to start the season strong with our first set of applications.  In this episode we navigate questions specifically surrounding our spring pre-emergent strategy to prevent Digitaria Sanguinalis😯 or more commonly known as the dreaded crabgrass! We will answer questions like: What is pre-emergent? How does pre-emergent prevent crabgrass? Why should I apply pre-emergent? When should I apply pre-emergent?   For additional spring tips and pre-emergent strategy, please revisit season 1. #diy #enjoythemow #spring #fyp #garden #gardencommunity #grass #landscaping #lawn #lawncare #lawncarecommunity #lawncarelife #lawncarenut #lawncaretips #lawngoals #lawnmaintenance #lawnmowing #lawnmower #mow #nature #outdoors #podcast #turf #turfmanagement #yardwork

Shortcuts

Address
Alerts
Contact The Business
Videos
Claim ownership or report listing
Want your business to be the top-listed Media Company?

Country:

City:

14/09/2023

31/08/2023

19/04/2023

08/11/2022

02/10/2022

16/08/2022

09/06/2022

07/06/2022

21/05/2022

06/05/2022

27/04/2022

18/04/2022

16/04/2022

12/04/2022

07/04/2022

02/04/2022

02/04/2022

18/03/2022

16/02/2022

14/02/2022

12/02/2022

02/02/2022

31/01/2022

20/01/2022

16/01/2022

03/01/2022

09/11/2021

07/11/2021

01/11/2021

29/10/2021

Address

Website

Alerts

Contact The Business

Videos

Shortcuts

Share