by WellsBrothers | Jan 16, 2025 | Animal Care, Planting
As we say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on the past and set intentions for a successful future. For our farming community, New Year’s resolutions go beyond personal goals; they focus on promoting the health...
by WellsBrothers | Dec 31, 2024 | Bugs, Planting
Back in my carefree youth, I had a mosquito for a pet named Spike. One night after riding my bike through the fog of a mosquito truck, I checked on my pet and went to bed. I awoke the following morning to find that he chewed through the chain and got away. The one...
by WellsBrothers | Dec 31, 2024 | Animal Care, Dogs
It’s time to talk about flea control. As the temperatures warm up, so does the flea population. Take care to treat your yard, pets, and home for fleas, to ensure a happy and healthy summer for humans and furry friends alike. Fleas in the Yard: Fleas like...
by WellsBrothers | Dec 31, 2024 | Planting
One of the most aggressive weeds in lawns, flower beds and gardens is nutsedge, aka nutgrass. Nutsedge has a distinctive three-angled stem that is tough and fibrous. It can persist in an environment for years until the conditions are right for growth. Nutsedge spreads...
by WellsBrothers | Dec 31, 2024 | Planting
We water, fertilize, trim, weed, and protect our crops from insects. They are our silent dependents that bring us food. We put labor, sweat, and love into our gardens. Then you spot it, “the” tomato of your gardening life. Everything is perfect and it will be ready to...
by WellsBrothers | Dec 31, 2024 | Planting
This time of the year is the start of straw season. The number one question is about using hay versus straw for a given task. Straw is plant stubble from a harvested crop. It’s called straw because it’s hollow. Because it is leftover from a crop it will have seeds in...
by WellsBrothers | Dec 31, 2024 | Planting
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...
by WellsBrothers | Dec 31, 2024 | Planting
Pick up freshly brewed Garden Tonic compost tea at Wells Brothers! Our all-natural Garden Tonic (our version of compost tea) is brewed fresh weekly and available on Friday and Saturday. Bring your own gallon jug and save. We have reformulated our Garden...
by WellsBrothers | Dec 31, 2023 | Planting
Here they come again, migrating ducks. The fall waterfowl migration is in full swing with ducks and geese landing anywhere they please. This includes your backyard especially if you have a pool. Ducks and geese are federally protected so disturbing...
by WellsBrothers | Nov 25, 2023 | Propane, Wells Brothers
Just because you needed to know….C3H8 is the molecular formula of propane. Here is another…..Did you know Wells Brothers replaces and fills propane cylinders, and we charge by the gallon? Propane cylinders have a born-on date stamped on the cylinder’s collar. They are...
by WellsBrothers | Oct 31, 2023 | Planting
November is a month rich in history. From the founding of the Mission at San Juan Capistrano to the meaning of Thanksgiving Day, there is plenty of interesting facts for all your history and trivia buffs! November 4, 1862, Richard Gatling patented his first...
by WellsBrothers | Sep 11, 2023 | Planting
Fescue is a shade-tolerant turf grass that is available in seed and sod, although sod can be difficult to find around our part of Texas. Shade means the area receives sunlight from 1.5 to 4 hours a day. Wells Brothers sells 2 varieties of seed that are considered...
by WellsBrothers | Aug 22, 2023 | Planting
Mid-September to late October is the time to apply fall fertilizer. Fertilizer is applied in the fall to get the lawn ready for winter dormancy. Because I’m basically lazy and hate to get dirty twice on the same day, I apply fertilizer at the same time I’m applying...
by WellsBrothers | Jul 11, 2023 | Planting
It is time to plant pansies. Pansies like well-drained soil, cool weather, and full sun to partial shade. The well-drained soil should include expanded shale and compost in the bed. Expanded shale application rates are all over the place. How much you...
by WellsBrothers | May 11, 2023 | Planting
The major questions on pruning are: how to prune when to prune, why prune, and when to stop pruning. The how and when vary, depending on the species, but December through January is a good time for pruning trees and most shrubs. So prepare yourself. The “why” is for...
by WellsBrothers | Mar 31, 2023 | Planting
Question: What’s black and white with a smell strong enough to gag a maggot on a gut wagon? Answer: Everyone’s favorite member of the weasel family, skunks. These lovable mammals tend to be very shy unless they feel threatened. Then they will hose the offending...