Mosquito Control Tips & Products

Mosquito Control Tips & Products

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...
Nutsedge Control Options

Nutsedge Control Options

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...
Tomato Holes, What’s Causing Them?

Tomato Holes, What’s Causing Them?

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...

Hay versus Straw: What’s The Difference?

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...
It’s Time To Plant Cover Crops

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...
Migrating Ducks Landing In Your Yard?

Migrating Ducks Landing In Your Yard?

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...
A Little November History

A Little November History

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...
Got Shade? Plant Fescue Seed

Got Shade? Plant Fescue Seed

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...

It’s Time To Apply Fall Fertilizer

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...
It’s Time to Plant Pansies

It’s Time to Plant Pansies

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...
Pruning Season Is Upon Us

Pruning Season Is Upon Us

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...
PU: Dealing with Skunks

PU: Dealing with Skunks

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...
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