|
News From Wells Brothers Pet, Lawn & Garden Supply
|
Happy New Year from Well's Brothers! We hope you enjoyed a safe and happy holiday season with family and friends.
With the New Year comes new seminars and events. Check our calendar for upcoming events including "Starting an All Natural Program", "Organic Gardening Seminar" and "Horse Owners Workshop".
Mid-January is the ideal time to prune, plant and prevent. Read our pruning tips, planting advice and ways to prevent spring weeds in this issue.
As always, we appreciate your business!
Happy New Year, everyone!
Dick Broussard
Just an analog store in a digital world
|
|
Seminar: Starting An All-Natural/Organic Program
Join us on Saturday, January 25th at 2:00 p.m. for our first seminar of 2014. Starting an All Natural Program will be taught by Dick Broussard, and cover topics such as how to make the switch from synthetic to organic lawn and landscape, organic philosophies and organic products. The seminar will last an hour and Dick will field questions at end. If ... Read More » |
|
Winter Planting for Spring Harvest
Our onion sets (50 onions in a set) are here! Plant onions now in full sun and well-drained soil that is loose to about eight inches deep. Onions should be planted deep enough to hold up the plant and about four to ... Read More » |
|
Spring Weed Control
Believe it or not, it's time to think about pre-emergent herbicide (killing the seeds before they germinate) for our lawns. It is important to know the square footage of your lawn prior to beginning your lawn care program. The objective is to apply the correct amount of product to your lawn and keep more money in your pocket. The midd ... Read More » |
|
7 Plants That Need Winter Pruning
Between now and mid February, Texas gardeners should begin winter pruning. Prune as follows: Shade trees: remove damaged or dead branches (pruning sealant only on oak cuts). All cuts should be flush with the branch collar on the trunk. Evergreen shrubs: prune to maintain natural growth form of your ... Read More » |
|
Horse Owners Workshop
Sign up now!
Join us for a Horse Owner's Workshop at Wells Brothers on Tuesday, February 11th, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Bob Wucher with Purina Animal Nutrition will discuss horse nutrition and getting the best performance out of your horse.
Call the store at 972-424-8516 to sign up for this FREE seminar or sign up online below! ...Read More »
|
|
A Little January History
January 1, 1863 - The Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves in the states rebelling against the Union. January 3, 1959 - Alaska was admitted as the 49th U.S. state with a land mass that is more than twice as large as Texas. January 4, 1790 - President George Washington delivered the first State of... Read More » |
