Ask the Experts Event
Do you have questions about what to plant in your landscape or what plants are native to Texas? What plants tolerate the drought and heat best? You can ask our experts at Ark Country Store's "Ask the Experts Event" on Saturday, April 14th, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tropical John, organic gardening expert will be here along with Reggie Underwood and Candice Jones to answer all of your questions! Read More � |
Fish Truck Delivery
Stock your ponds! Fish truck delivery at Ark Country Store on Saturday, April 14th, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Call to place your order to ensure delivery. With folks looking for fish these days, it's best to place your order ahead of time to ensure fish delivery. Call the store at 972-937-8860.
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Pond Management Workshop
Thinking about building a pond? Want to know how to grow larger fish? Wondering what kind of environment you need to have a pond? Join Ark Country Store and Bob Lusk, Fishery Biologist and editor of Pond Boss magazine and learn about pond management, health, and growth. Join us at the store at Noon on May 10, 2012. Read More � |
Low-cost Vet Clinics 2012
Join Ark Country Store and Dr. Mac Todd for our monthly Low-cost Vet Clinic. Our clinics are scheduled for the 4th Saturday of every month from 1-2:30 p.m. at the store. Our clinic for April is scheduled for April 28, 2012. Get a jump on spring and have your pets checked out and update their vaccinations.
Ark Country Store 209 South Highway 77 Waxahachie, TX 75165 Phone: 972-937-8860 Read More � |
Taking The Bite Out of Horn Fly Losses With Mineral Additives
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Great feed for your cattle!
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One of the things beef producers dread most about the coming warm weather is the advent of troublesome horn flies. These insects are annoying, to be sure. But, they are more than just pests, they are really "obligate parasites," who must stay with -and live off of- their host in order to survive.
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It's Spring - Ready, Set, Ride!
Now that the weather has finally warmed up, horse owners are starting to spend more time with their horses, and are looking forward to even more enjoyable riding weather. There are some nutritional concerns, however, during this season, and some management issues we should address to ensure the health and performance of our horses.
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Candice's Corner: Tips from the Master Gardener
April is here and the temperatures are warming up quickly! Here are a few tips for your garden. - If you need to prune your azaleas, April is a good time to do it. Be sure to wait until they finish blooming but be sure not to prune any later than June. Your azaleas probably do not need pruning every year, but trimming long shoots to keep the bush compact will not harm it.
- Time to seed warm season annuals. Be sure you give some extra thought to the flowers you are planting. You'll get the best value from your landscape if you plant flowers that are native to the area and heat/drought tolerant.
- Keep freshly seeded beds moist!
- If you plant flowers already started in pots, choose annuals that are short and compact plants. Try to choose plants that have not yet begun to flower or remove any flowers and buds to give the plants an opportunity to become well established before flowering.
- Ornamental grasses make wonderful accents in the flower bed and landscape.
- According to the Texas AgriLife website, there's still time to plant many vegetables, including bush and pole beans, cucumber, cantaloupe, pumpkin, summer & winter squash, and watermelons from seed. Okra, sweet potatoes and Southern peas do better with warmer soil and can be planted later in the month.
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