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News From Wells Brothers Pet, Lawn & Garden Supply
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Greetings!
 Decorate for fall at Wells Brothers! Our Pumpkin Porch is open with assorted pumpkins, gourdes and more! Did you know we rent straw? If you're in need of bales of straw for just a day or two, come see us! If you ordered bulbs from us back in August, listen up! Bulb pick up is this month, October 17. Stop by the store to pick up your order. October is the last month for free DIY pet dips on the patio. Take advantage of this great opportunity to keep your pets free from ticks and fleas. We'll supply the dip, you supply the pet! Just an analog store in a digital world,
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The Pumpkin Porch is OPEN
The Pumpkin Porch is open with pumpkins, acorn squash, 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
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Dick's Garden Blog - Container Gardening
Of all the gardeners I talk to, about half are first timers and the majority of them are starting with containers. Container gardens are perfect for folks in apartments, condos, zero lot line houses and don't forget about some of the HOA restrictions. The most asked question is "what can I plant in containers?" The answer is almost anything if you have a big enough container
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Echo HD Electronic Game Call
In reference to last month's newsletter regarding attic critters, Wells Brothers now carries remote control electronic calls. The Flextone "Echo HD 100" is known for its versatility, ease of use and rechargeable batteries. The ECHO HD is a more advanced electronic call with features that will drop your jaw with realistic animal sounds.
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Planting Cover Crops
There are a multitude of reasons to plant cover crops. Container gardens are perfect for folks in apartments, condos, zero lot line houses and don't forget about some of the HOA restrictions. The most asked question is "what can I plant in containers?" The answer is almost anything if you have a big enough container and space for the plant. Read More » |
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Famous Fertilizer Now In 2 Sizes
Way back in the 60's Wells Brothers took a 50# bag of the common 16-20-0 agricultural fertilizer and added 12% sulfur to it. Well, as it turned out, Bermuda and St. Augustine grass love this stuff. Next thing you know we are selling 10 tons a weekend. Fast forward to 2006. Smaller yards and water restrictions and we were selling 12
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Fall Leaves Fall
Leaves do fall, yes they do! Most folks will bag them, take the bag to the curb and let the city take them away to destinations unknown. What they really do is make compost out of them to save room in the landfill. A noble endeavor to be sure but, you can save some of the bagging and ... Read More » |
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A Little October History
October means cooler temperature and fascinating history!
October 1, 1908 Henry Ford's Model T went on sale for the first time in red, blue, green or gray. In 1914 Ford streamlined production so you get any color you want as long as it's black.
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