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 | 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...
