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When To Apply Pre-Emergent in North Texas

Friday, January 11th, 2019

When to apply pre-emergent in North Texas is a question we get a lot at Wells Brothers. Within a month it will be time to apply a pre-emergent herbicide for the lawn. Pre-emergent herbicide does one thing and one thing only stops weed seeds from growing. There is no fertilizer in pre-emergent herbicide.

The synthetic products that Wells Brothers recommends are Gallery for the control of broadleaf weeds and Dimension for the grasses. The 10-pound bag of Gallery will cover 2,000 square feet. This application will last around 4 months. Dimension is available in a 12-pound bag that covers 3,500 square feet and in a 35-pound bag that covers 10,000 square feet. Dimension can be reapplied every 4 weeks.

Also in the synthetic line is an excellent product called “Showcase Specialty Herbicide”. A 50-pound bag of Showcase will cover 21,780 square feet (half an acre). It is designed for professionals with a pull type spreader. Quantities are limited to stock on hand.

The all-natural product is called Corn Gluten Meal. It comes in a powder and granulated form. The powder works faster but is a mess to deal with. The granulated is slower to activate but easier to apply. The application rate for both is 20 pounds per 1,000 square feet.

We get asked a lot about applying pre-emergent and fertilizer at the same time. The answer is you apply one then the other. You do not mix them in the spreader at the same time.

Check out the Wells Brothers easy to read Lawn Product Application Guides. They’re easy to follow schedules for the application of fertilizers and pre-emergent in both Bermuda and St. Augustine Lawns. I hope these will fit your need. Please note that these are guides. Weather conditions such as rain and heat will alter the timing of these products.

Bermuda Product Application Guide

St. Augustine Product Application Guide

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Spring Pre Emergent for Weed Control

By Wells Brothers

Thursday, January 10th, 2019

Within a month it will be time to apply a pre-emergent herbicide to the lawn for spring weed control. What you need to know is “how many square feet of lawn you have”. Pre-emergent herbicide does one thing, stops weed seeds from growing. There is no fertilizer in pre-emergent herbicide.

The synthetic products that Wells Brothers recommends are Gallery for the control of broadleaf weeds and Dimension for the grasses. The 10-pound bag of Gallery will cover 2,000 square feet. This application will last around 4 months. Dimension is available in a 12 pound bag that covers 3,500 square feet and in a 35-pound bag that covers 10,000 square feet. Dimension can be reapplied every 4 weeks.

The all-natural product is called Corn Gluten Meal. It comes in a powder and granulated. The powder works faster but is a mess to deal with. The granulated is slower to activate but easier to apply. The application rate for both is 20 pounds per 1,000 square feet.
We get asked a lot about applying pre-emergent and fertilizer at the same time. The answer is you apply one then the other. Do not mix them in the spreader at the same time.

Check out our February coupons for savings on synthetic pre-emergents Dimension, Gallery, and all natural Corn Gluten Meal.

Check out the Wells Brothers easy to read Lawn Product Application Guides for the application of fertilizers and pre-emergent. We have guides for both Bermuda and St. Augustine lawns. I hope these will fit your need. Please note that these are guides. Weather conditions such as rain and heat will alter the timing of these products.

: Bermuda

: St. Augustine

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Wells Brothers Soil Testing

By Wells Brothers

Sunday, December 16th, 2018

Did you know Wells Brothers offers soil testing for your lawn and garden? It takes many components to grow nice looking lawns and successful gardens. The basics include the correct amount of sunlight, water, nutrition and of course soil. Sunlight is all about proper planning. Water or lack of water in our case is a major concern and should be considered in any garden or landscape plan. The soil is where the plants live. Nutrition is what Mother Nature provides and what we add. What we feed the plants can make or break all of our efforts.

Correct nutrition can be the biggest hurdle. This is where soil testing comes in. Soil tests should be conducted every four or five years for lawns and landscapes. Garden soil testing depends on how many crops you plant in a year. If you plant spring and fall crops testing should be done every two years. A spring, fall and winter planting should tested yearly.

In the past folks would take soil samples and mail them to a testing facility. In our effort to change the world, Wells Brothers will conduct soil testing in-house at a cost of $50. Before you start planting, have your soil tested.

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Product Application Basics Workshop

By Wells Brothers

Monday, November 26th, 2018

Feb

1:00 pm

Need to apply products to your lawn but don’t know the exact ratio? Have trouble calculating the amount of fertilizer needed for the precise amount of space you have? We can help! Come to our Product Application Basics Workshop on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 1:00 pm. This workshop will show you the way to calculate the right ratio of product for a given task. This informative workshop will be held here at the store and taught by Dick Brossard.

Space is limited to the first 30 people so get your name on the list. All workshops start promptly at 1:00 pm and will last approximately 1 hour. If the weather turns nasty, workshops will be rescheduled. Questions? Give us a call at (972) 424-8516, we’re happy to help!

Wells Brothers, Pet, Lawn & Garden – 5001 K Ave, Plano, Texas 75074

Click to see our 2019 Spring Workshops Schedule.

The cost for this workshop is $5.00 per person. At the end of the workshop, every attendee will receive a coupon for $5 off any purchase at Wells Brothers. Space is limited to the first 30 people so get your name on the list. All workshops start promptly at 1:00 pm and will last approximately 1 hour. If the weather turns nasty workshops will be rescheduled. Click the BUY NOW button to sign up, and remember, you’ll get $5 off your purchase at the end of the workshop.

Click the Paypal “Buy Now” button to register for the Potato Growing Workshop & and remember, you’ll get $5 off your purchase at the end of the workshop.

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Organic Lawn Care – Starting An All Natural Program

By Wells Brothers

Monday, November 26th, 2018

Jan

1:00 pm

Are you thinking about making the switch to an organic lawn care program? Join us on Saturday, January 12th at 1:00 p.m. for our first seminar of 2019. Starting an All Natural Program will be taught by Dick Broussard, and cover topics such as how to make the switch from synthetic to organic lawn and landscape care, organic philosophies, and organic products. This workshop is geared towards folks wanting to make more all-natural choices in their outside environment. The seminar will last an hour and Dick will field questions at the end.

Organic lawn care can be more cost-effective than commercial lawn products — and better for the environment and your own health. Understanding more about the benefits of organic lawn care will help you decide whether it’s the right practice for you.

Caring for yards the organic way means refraining from applying synthetic chemicals to your lawn such as pesticides and fertilizer. There can be a tremendous environmental benefit to this approach because water will carry with it whatever you put on your yard. That means fertilizer and pesticides can make their way into the stormwater system, or even groundwater that feeds wells. Many commercial pesticides also kill beneficial insects that prey on nuisance insects.

Wells Brothers Pet, Lawn & Garden Supply – 5001 K Ave, Plano, TX 75074, (972) 424-8516

Click to see our 2019 Spring Workshops Schedule.

There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per person to attend this workshop and you can pay online below. Or, if you prefer, stop by the store and register. Registration is confirmed with payment. Each paid participant will receive a $5 coupon to use in the store after the meeting. Space is limited to the first 30 people so get your name on the list. All workshops start promptly at 1:00 pm and will last approximately 1 hour. If the weather turns nasty, workshops will be rescheduled. Questions? Give us a call at (972) 424-8516, we’re happy to help!