News From Wells Brothers Pet, Lawn & Garden Supply
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Greetings!
October is a busy time of year. The state fair is in full swing, football season is going strong and the weather has finally dipped below 100! It's a great time to live in Texas! Nothing says fall like pumpkins and our pumpkin porch is up and running. This year we are offering pumpkins of all sizes as well as gourds and straw. Stop by and get ready for fall!
October is the last month for the free dog and cat dip. Take advantage of this service before it's gone for another year.
For those of you who attended our bulb seminar in August, your bulbs will be ready for pick up on October 12. Check our calendar for a complete list of happening, dates and times.
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Planting Garden Cover Crops
I have been talking a lot about garden cover crops lately. There are multitudes of reasons to plant a cover crop. They range from wanting to add green manure (nitrogen) to the soil to resting the gardener. Planting crops that have a nitrogen fixing ability (legumes) will yield green manure in the spring. Some of the most common legumes are ... |
Preventing Brown Patch
I know everybody's lawn has received its' last dose of fertilizer and pre-emergent. If you have not applied these to your lawn, you'd better hurry. Why am I typing this article, you ask? Fungus, specifically, Brown Patch Fungus. Last year was a banner year for Brown Patch fungus. Brown Patch will effect all types of grass but really ... Read More � |
Keep The Wildlife Outside
It is that time of year when the urban wildlife will be heading inside. Rats, mice, squirrels and raccoon are the most common attic dwellers. Torn up patio furniture covers are one clue that there is nest building going on. Make it a habit to walk around your house and check for signs of critter damage. Any place they can ... Read More � |
Pumpkin Porch is Open
The Pumpkin Porch is open with (of course) pumpkins, gourds and straw. Did you know that we rent straw? Straw sells for $9.50 a bale and if you bring it back in sellable condition we refund you $4.00. For a bale to be in sellable condition it must be dry (damp is not dry) with no stains and both tie wires intact ... Read More � |
Bulb Pick Up
If you attended the Collin County Master Gardener's Annual Bulb Seminar and Sale in August, listen up. The bulb pick up date this year is on Saturday, October 12 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by the store and pick up your bulbs! Read More � |
A Little October History
October 1, 1959 the Television series "The Twilight Zone" premiered. October 2, 1950 the Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schulz first appeared in newspapers. October 5, 1921 The World Series was broadcast on radio for the first time. October 8, 1918 - World War I, the Argonne Forest in France, U.S. Sergeant Alvin C. York ... Read More � |
2013 Bulb and Perennial Mart
Collin County Master Gardeners Association presents the 2013 Bulb & Perennial Mart. Shop a wonderful collection of perennials and bulbs chosen to thrive and enhance North Texas gardens. Just in time for fall planting. Saturday, October 5, 2013 Myers Park & Event Center 7117 Country Road 166 McKinney, TX 75071 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Seminar: Bulbs & Perennials and Tours of Research Gardens 10:00 a. ... Read More � |
DIY Dog & Cat Dipping
Join Wells Brothers Pet, Lawn & Garden Supply every 2nd and 4th Saturday for our FREE Dog and Cat Dip Days on the front porch. October is the last month for free dog and cat dip in 2013. The dip will be ready around 10 a.m. and will last until 4 p.m. Wells Brothers will supply all you... Read More � |