February 2020 newsletter

FEBRUARY 2020 NEWSLETTER
Z-Grills pellet smokers—only 2 left, marked down 20%!
 
Bogs and Sloggers boots are 10% off, keep your feet warm and dry!
 
Birdfeeders are 10% off, Tulip bulbs 25% off!
 
PECAN TREES — if you haven’t fertilized your Pecan trees, now is the time. Come see us for our 8-8-8 Pecan Special fertilizer.
 
Due to popular demand we are finally adding Spring Sunday hours! More to come, but starting March 15th we will be open on Sunday afternoons for the Spring growing season (closed for Easter on April 12)!
 
Baby chicks will be here again spring Fridays starting February 28th, their arrival schedule is on the last page of this month’s newsletter.
 
 Now for the care of our area grasses…
 

TURF TALK
 
Bermuda— Raise mower height to 2 inches to prevent winter-kill. Keep lawn free of debris to ensure proper green-up in the spring. DO NOT fertilize at this time, keep an eye out for March/April/May newsletters. Submit soil samples for analysis every 3 years to determine nutrient requirements, or come get one of our pH test kits. Based on the results of your soil test, apply lime or sulfur to adjust soil pH. Apply Hi-Yield Dimension pre-emergent herbicide or Atrazine from Farmers Supply to prevent winter annual and perennial broadleaf weeds—measure your yard’s square footage so you get the right amount.

Carpetgrass— Raise mower height to 2 inches. Although a dormant lawn requires less water, make sure the soil doesn’t get powder dry. Remove lawn debris to ensure proper green-up in the spring. Manage weeds by hand-pulling. If brown patch disease appears, come see us to remedy.

Centipede— Raise mower height to 1.5”. Keep lawn free of debris to ensure proper green-up in the spring. DO NOT fertilize at this time, we’ll address that in May/June. Submit soil samples for analysis every 3 years to determine nutrient requirements, or come get one of our pH test kits. Based on the results of your soil test, apply lime or sulfur to adjust soil pH. Apply Hi-Yield Dimension pre-emergent herbicide or Atrazine from Farmers Supply to prevent winter annual and perennial broadleaf weeds—measure your yard’s square footage so you get the right amount. Water occasionally during dry spells.

St Augustine— DO NOT fertilize at this time, keep an eye out for March/April/May newsletters. Keep lawn free of debris to ensure proper green-up in the spring. Submit soil samples for analysis every 3 years to determine nutrient requirements, or come get one of our pH test kits. Based on the results of your soil test, apply lime or sulfur to adjust soil pH. Apply Hi-Yield Dimension pre-emergent herbicide or Atrazine from Farmers Supply to prevent winter annual and perennial broadleaf weeds—measure your yard’s square footage so you get the right amount. Water occasionally during dry spells. Check for brown (large) patch disease and come see us to remedy.

Zoysia— It is not necessary to mow, but keep lawn free of debris to ensure proper green-up in the spring. DO NOT fertilize at this time, keep an eye out for March/April/May newsletters. Submit soil samples for analysis every 3 years to determine nutrient requirements, or come get one of our pH test kits. Based on the results of your soil test, apply lime or sulfur to adjust soil pH. Apply Hi-Yield Dimension pre-emergent herbicide or Atrazine from Farmers Supply to prevent winter annual and perennial broadleaf weeds—measure your yard’s square footage so you get the right amount. Water occasionally during dry spells. If brown (large) patch disease is a chronic problem, come see us for fungicide to remedy.
 
We are accepting advanced orders on baby chicks! Call or come by! We are getting 50 each of the following breeds with arrival date and price:Speckled Sussex (all hens) - Friday Feb 28 - $6.00
Light Brahms (all hens) - Friday March 6 - $6.00
Easter Eggers (all hens) - Friday March 13 - $6.00
Assorted Silkies (hens and roosters) and OliveEggers (all hens) - Friday March 20 - $6.00—$7.00
Rhode Island Reds & Blues (all hens) - Friday March 27 - $6.00
Golden Buffs & Cuckoo Marans (all hens) - Friday April 3 - $6.00
Olive Eggers & Rhode Island Blues (all hens) - Friday April 10 - SOLD OUT
Silver Laced Wyndotts (all hens) - Friday April 17 - $6.00
Assorted Polish (all hens) - Friday April 24 - $7.00

GARDEN CORNER
Onion bulbs and potatoes are here!

Also Lettuces, Broccolis, and Cabbages!

February 11th we’ll get in our first shipment of Fruit Trees, Grapes, and Blueberry bushes!

​Spring plants rolling in next month, now is the time to come see us and get your garden ready for planting!