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Archive for Gardens

Last Fertilizer Application until Fall

By Wells Brothers
Tuesday, June 7th, 2022

The last application of fertilizer until fall should be applied in June.

Now is the time for the last fertilizer application until the fall. You need to get it applied before June 30th. The number of different fertilizers on the market is numerous as are the recommendations on what fertilizer to use. Here at Wells Brothers, we try to keep it simple so here are our recommendations.

Bermuda lawns on the synthetic side:

  • 16-20-0
  • 28-6-6
  • 24-0-0

Bermuda on the all-natural side:

  • 6-2-4 Texas Tee
  • 4-1-2 Dirt Diet
  • Medina 3-2-3:

 

Synthetics for St. Augustine:

  • 16-20-0
  • 24-0-0

All-naturals for St. Augustine:

  • 4-1-2 Dirt Diet
  • 4-2-3 Medina
  • 6-2-4 Texas Tee

Fertilizing St. Augustine in hot weather with high nitrogen water-soluble fertilizers, (21-0-0 ammonia sulfate, 46-0-0 urea) can promote the growth of “Grey Leafspot” fungus. I recommend the all-naturals for this time of year.

Helpful Handbook and Guide:

  • Lawn Fertilizer Guide
  • Grey Leafspot Handbook
Categories : Gardens, Lawns, News & Updates

Controlling Grubs

By Wells Brothers
Tuesday, June 7th, 2022

controlling grubs in the lawnIt’s the start of white grub killing season again and we’ve got some great products for controlling grubs in your lawn. The grub is a turf grass-destroying larva of the June bug. They eat the roots of grass. If it makes you feel any better, everyone has grubs, even if the lawn shows no damage. Looking for grubs requires removing a sod size piece of lawn that is three to four inches thick with a shovel. I was taught that four or more grubs per square foot indicate a problem and should be treated.

There are both all-natural and synthetic ways to treat for grubs. Grubs are actively feeding from July to October. To get the most of your grub-killing dollar, apply synthetics in the middle of June through the end of August. Products with the active ingredient Imidacloprid are the best on the chemical side. We carry Grub Beater from Bonide and 24 Hour Grub Killer from Bayer. Both will treat up to 5000sf and Imidacloprid is the active ingredient with Grub Beater being a little cheaper.

The all-natural side has two standouts, Milky Spore and Beneficial Nematodes. Milky Spore is a bacterium that kills grubs. The instructions say to apply it three times a year for two years and done. Opinions vary on the effectiveness of Milky Spore, but I am on the positive side. Beneficial Nematodes are the next all-natural choice. Apply them as the sun is setting on wet soil and lightly water after. Be sure to apply them before it gets too hot. We offer two sizes that cover up to 1/4 acre and 1/2 acre.

You’ll have to know how many square feet you need to treat and read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Categories : Bugs, Gardens, Lawns, News & Updates

Chinch Bug Control Tips

By Wells Brothers
Wednesday, May 25th, 2022

Chinch Bug Control Tips from Wells Brothers, Pet, Lawn, and Garden Center.

Do you think it’s early to talk about the chinch bug? Chinch bugs like it hot and dry. That’s why the damage occurs in full sun, next to streets, driveways, and sidewalks. They prefer St. Augustine grass, but will also feast on Bermuda, Zoysia, and Centipede grass. Chinch bugs like it hot and dry. That’s why the damage occurs in full sun, next to streets, driveways, and sidewalks. Grass damaged by chinch bugs remains attached to its roots, unlike grub damage. Before you start spraying or spreading your insect killer of choice, you need to identify the cause of your problem.

The chinch bug is a surface-dwelling creature and it is easily detected. Remove the top and bottom of a steel coffee can (3 pounds if you can find one). Push it into the soil at the edge of the healthy and damaged grass and then fill it with water. Since they don’t like water they will swim to the top. If you see them, treat them.

Ok, you found chinch bugs. Now we start to control them. All-natural products include DE (Diatomaceous Earth), Beneficial Nematodes, or my favorite, orange oil. On the synthetic side, I like Kill-a-Bug (permethrin) and Cyonara spray (lambda-cyhalothrin). As always read and follow the label directions.

Come see us at Wells Brothers Pet, Lawn, and Garden Center for all your lawn and garden needs. We’re conveniently located at 5001 K. Ave in Plano, Texas.

 

Categories : Blog, Gardens, News & Updates

Nutsedge Control Options

By Wells Brothers
Wednesday, May 25th, 2022

Nutsedge control options at Wells Brother Pet, Lawn and GardenOne of the 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 seed, tubers, cultivation and can be introduced in topsoil, compost and nursery stock. One of the drawbacks to overwatering or poor drainage is the sudden appearance of nutsedge. Why? Because this stuff likes it moist. So, if you have nutsedge show up take a look at the irrigation system, including possible leaks in that area.

Controlling nutsedge is a process, not an event. Post-emergent herbicides are the most common and for me have been the most effective. One of the best is Sedgehammer. One package will cover 1,000 square feet and may require two to three applications. The other is called Sedge Ender. This Bonide product come in a hose end bottle and will cover up to 5,800 square feet. Neither of these products is safe for a veggie garden so read and follow the directions.

Now we go to the garden. I have tried some of the natural controls for nutsedge but all I did was hurt its feelings and not kill it. The most noninvasive way is to dig it out. The bad news is the nut maybe 18” deep and you have to remove the nut to be successful. The other way takes a little time. Plan on not planting a fall crop. In August or September remove all the plants from the garden. Spread about ten pounds of molasses for every 100 square feet of dirt and work it in just a little. Next, cover the entire garden with two sheets of newspaper (the black & white sheets). Then spread the mulch of your choice (we’ve got cedar and hardwood) over the newspaper an inch or so thick. In late February start working your garden as normal. What we have just done is to compost the entire garden. We (my dad and I) killed about 90% of the nutsedge on the first garden we tried with this process.

 

 

Categories : Blog, Gardens, Lawns, News & Updates

Tomato Holes, What’s Causing Them?

By Wells Brothers
Friday, May 13th, 2022

tomato holes

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 pick tomorrow morning. But the alarm clock malfunctions and you forget about the mother of all tomatoes as you rush to work. The journey home is slow and you have time to think about the tomato that will get you inducted into the tomato hall of fame. You park the car and run to the garden to find the king of tomatoes has been assassinated. Two, maybe three holes about an inch long have pierced the king to the heart. You look around to see a mockingbird sitting on the fence and squawking in utter contempt at your effort. Thoughts of vengeance rush into your mind. But then you think, good thing the shotgun is in the safe! Dejected, you pluck what’s left of the mighty tomato from the plant. You think about starting a compost pile as you open the lid of the trash can and send the regal fruit to Valhalla. Ok, that might be a little bit dramatic (Orson Wells would be so proud) but if you are growing tomatoes this will happen to you.

Birds won’t bother tomatoes until they start turning red. Then they feast. Most birds will go after tomatoes with mocking birds being the main culprit. When I see the mocking birds sitting on my fence and watching my tomatoes I know they are close to turning. So how do you stop this activity without the use of firearms?

Start with an old fashion scarecrow. There are kits for sale but it’s much more satisfying to create them yourself. Keeping with the scare tactic, there are owls and inflatable snakes. Both will give the birds, rabbits, and squirrels a fright. I have found all of these to be very effective but they need to be moved every week. This brings us to the next deterrent, scare tape. Scare tape is a jeweled pattern on a reflective mylar-type ribbon. When I first saw this product it was explained to me that it reflects sunlight making birds think the place is on fire and they will stay away. This brings us to the fun stuff, pinwheels. Attach them to the tomato cage and the wind does the rest. They work like the scare tape. The number one way to keep the birds out is with bird netting. You will need a structure large enough to keep the nylon net off of the plants. Drape the netting over the structure and you are done. This physical barrier is as close to perfect as a gardener can get. There is one drawback to this product, it’s also good at keeping you out. It can be frustrating to deal with the net(s) during peak harvest season. Wells Brothers has nets that are 14’x14’ and 28’x28’.

 

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