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News From Wells Brothers Pet, Lawn & Garden Supply
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Now is the perfect time for your last application of fertilizer and pre-emergent. Make sure you get the most bang for your buck by applying fertilizer and pre-emergent that is formulated for this area of North Texas. We've got custom formulated blends right here at Wells Brothers. Stop by and let our experts find the formula that's right for your lawn.
Our rendition of a "Pumpkin Patch" will be open the last part of September or the first part of October. Check Facebook often and we'll let you know when the pumpkins are here!
For those of you that purchased bulbs from the Collin County Master Gardeners (CCMG) the pickup date is Friday, October 16th. They will be available from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
Just an analog store in a digital world. Dick Broussard
"I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them."
John Wayne; The Shootist (1907 - 1979)
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Dick's Garden Blog: Bye Bye Cabbage Looper & Other Garden Pests
One of the most annoying garden critters we fight in the cool weather is the cabbage looper. A green inch worm looking bug that loves leafy plants. They can be very damaging but they are also easy to control. You need to scout the garden to identify the problem before they get out of hand. The weapon of choice is ... |
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It's Time To Plant Cover Crops
Cover crop planting time has arrived. 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 peas, beans, clovers and vetches. ... |
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Keep Wildlife Out Of Your Home
Urban wildlife starts heading inside around this time every year, usually they're headed for the attic. Rats, mice, squirrels and raccoons are the most common attic dwellers. Torn up patio furniture cushions that are missing stuffing are one clue that there is nest building going on. Make it a habit to walk around your house (scouting) and check for ... |
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Meet Children's Book Author Sandy Cook
On Saturday, October 17th at 11:00 a.m. come on in and meet author Sandy Marriott Cook. Sandy will be here signing copies of her new book "A Home for Abigail", a children's book that is based on true events. It will bring a warm smile to your heart. Alone and abandoned on a deserted street, a dog tries her b ... |
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Relieve Allergies With Fresh Local Honey
Raw Natural Honey is nature's allergy reliever- Loaded with minerals, antioxidants, enzymes, antiviral and antihistamine agents. Raw Honey provides relief from seasonal allergies when taken regularly! And, it just tastes better, too! Stop by Wells Brothers in Plano, Texas and pick up a jar of fresh local honey from Sabine Creek Honey Farm in Josephine, Texas. Available in 2# jars ... Read More » |
