Fall Gardening

Autumn is now upon us but that doesn't mean we stop in the garden.  In fact, Autumn is the very best time to plant especially here in Texas.  We have our winter annuals coming in now and it is a great time to get them established before winter comes.

This is also an excellent time to plant perennials and even trees and shrubs.  It gives the plants, trees, and shrubs a chance to grow a great root system before they have to go to work on top in the Spring.  It helps them give an even better show in Spring and Summer in your garden.

Be sure to apply a great fertilizer along with plenty of water anytime you plant something new in your garden.  A day when it is sprinkling is a great time to plant and save some time watering.  It also keeps your plants from being shocked so much when set out into the garden.

You can find everything you need for a beautiful fall garden and to help you get a jump on next year's Spring garden at Feed & Seed Barn in Seymour, Texas!

Be sure to check out our seed (flowers plant their seeds for next year now so you can too) and don't miss our great choice of  organic garden items in the store.

Mums in the Greenhouse

I thought I would give you a little peak at the beautiful mums we have in the greenhouse.

We have several kinds of mums available . . .

Several colors available . . .

And several sizes available.

Come see us soon.

James

Fall Chores

It has been a good Summer here at Feed Seed Barn. I am a little sad to see Summer leave. I really like the warmer weather best.

Fall is a very busy time in the garden. It is one of the best times to prepare new beds. If you need to prepare a spot for a garden we keep Plant and brush killer in stock. Be sure to get it sprayed while the temperatures are still in the 70's and above.

If you have weeds sprouting in your lawn, you can still take them out with a product called Weed Out.

This is also a great time to battle the grass in your flower beds with Over The Top.

There is still time to plant your perennials so that they will be established next spring.

We have pansies, johnny jump ups, dianthus and some really nice mums in the greenhouse right now.

We also have planters filled with plants and ready for your fall display.

If you are in the area we would love it if you stop by and say hello

See you later!

James

Heading Into Cool Weather

The weather is cooling down now so there are a few garden chores that need to be seen to this time of year. This is an important time of year for the success of your garden. It is time to weed that garden one more time before winter sets in. In Texas this is an excellent planting time. Planting in autumn is ideal because it gives the plant a chance to establish a really nice root system before it is expected to put on a show. The roots continue to grow throughout the winter months. Remember to put a good fertilizer on your plants that will feed the root growth that takes place. This is also time to mulch again so that your plants have a nice warm layer to protect them from the cold. If you have containers to come in for the winter be sure to treat them for insects before they come in. Ants love to make dens in containers as many have found out the hard way. A good systemic fertilizer is good or you can spray the plant. We sell several products (organic and non organic) that can help you with this chore. I thought I would share a few random shots from our display gardens in this post.

Autumn is an excellent time to prepare new beds for the spring planting. Be sure to mulch them to help keep winter time weeds from popping up.

I have a funny story about the Texas Star Hibiscus above. If you look closely in the picture you can see that the leaves look a bit like marijuana. One morning I arrived to work only to find where someone had stripped every leaf off of my plant. I imagine they must have had quite a surprise when they tried them out.

If you live in the South, be sure to get your pansies and dianthus planted before the freezing weather sets in. They need a bit of time to get established before the cold arrives.

If you are ever in the neighborhood we would love for you to stop by our store.

James