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News From Wells Brothers Pet, Lawn & Garden Supply
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 The cooler weather has finally come through and it's perfect weather to plant! We've got onion sets, garlic, kale and collard plants ready for your fall gardens!Now is the time to apply pre-emergent for weed control. A little effort now will yield a beautiful lawn in the spring. If your thinking about overseeding your lawn for winter, do not apply pre-emergent. Talk to us about the right products to use on your yard.If you've every had a squirrel or other critters in your attic, you know how difficult it can be to get rid of them. Read Dick's Blog and learn how to get rid of all attic critters fast and effectively.Look for our Pumpkin Patch to open up the last part of September or the first part of October. Keep an eye on Facebook and we'll let you know when it's open! Just an analog store in a digital world, Dick Broussard
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the things you did. So throw off the bow lines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
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Dick's Blog...Get Rid of Attic Critters
Most everyone has heard or read my explanations on how to run critters (rats, mice, squirrels, etc.) out of an attic. Well, I stumbled on a new tactic. Long story short, I talked Christie (the wife) into letting me purchase a remote control electronic call for predators like coyotes and bobcats. This was for a hunt I had planned. Life ... Read More » |
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Preparing Your Fall & Winter Lawns
If you have not applied fertilizer or pre-emergent herbicide to the lawn, you need to get moving. The synthetic pre-emergents are Dimension for the grasses and Gallery for the broad leaf. The all-natural is corn gluten meal. Remember to follow the label directions. For those of you that are over-seeding rye grass, do not apply pre-emergent. Over seeding a lawn ... Read More » |
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The Fungus Among Us
With the weather cooling down, it is now time to keep an eye pealed for fungus. Especially Brown Patch. Brown Patch will affect all types of grass but really likes St Augustine. The best ways to prevent Brown Patch (other lawn fungus as well) are modifying the way we fertilize, water, mow and mower maintenance. Avoid using water-soluble nitrogen (fast ... Read More » |
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We've Got Cowbells
Wells Brothers has the best selection of Cowbells in Plano! Our sheep, goat and cow bells come is 6 sizes and can be used for sporting events, cheerleading, dog training, bike races, and of course for your farm animals. Before you head out to cheer on your favorite team, stop by and pick up a couple. Everyone needs more cowbell! Read More » |
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Wells Brothers Garden Tonic
Garden Tonic is what we call our Compost Tea. It is made fresh every week and available on Friday and Saturday only. This is a soil amendment and foliar feeding product. Directions are simple: use straight, do not dilute, shelf life is approximately 48 hours. Price is $4.99 a gallon if you bring your own jug. Zip lock baggies are not a goo ... Read More » |
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2014 Texas State Fair
 The 2014 Texas State Fair kicks off September 26 - October 19, 2014 at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas. Each year more than 5,200 students participate in the youth events and leadership contests. But you don't have to show an animal in a livestock contest to enjoy this piece of the State Fair. Check the daily schedule for contest times and come and support these s ... Read More » |
