FERTRELL- Helpful tips

HOME Here are a few helpful Spring tips to prepare your plants and animals succeed this year! Now is the time to... It's time to take soils samples of your lawn and gardens and send them to an A&L Lab in Richmond VA and have the results forwarded to the Fertrell Company so we came give you recommendation. A&L Labs address is 7621 Whitepine Road Richmond, VA 23237. This lab does a great job with soil test. It's time to consider taking a look at the microbial life is in your soil, The Soil Food Web is a great place to go. They have different locations throughout the states. You can find their locations at www.soilfoodweb.com. Then if you would like help in knowing what is says feel free to contact The Fertrell Company. It's time to call your local Fertrell representative to get your fertilizers and soil amendments early to avoid the rush. Don't forget to have some of the Fertrell pest control products on hand. That will make a different in whether you will be able to save the crop that you are growing. It's time to you checked your equipment to make sure it all works? Whether you are a home gardener or a farmer nobody can afford the down time of equipment not working. It's time to consider using Greensand or better yet the Fertrell Mineralizer to increase the minerals in the soil for plant uptake and to eventually for our benefit. It's time to get your poultry equipment cleaned up and in working order. It's time to walk the fence lines and make sure they are mended and in working order. It's time to review your seed needs for the up and coming growing season. It's time to brush up on your scouting ability to monitor insect and weed pressures. It's time to get ahead of the fly and mosquito season by cleaning up manure piles that are not properly composted sand places that there is standing water. General Tips
1		Wondering what to do with all those fallen pine needles? Spread a thick layer around acid-loving plants like holly, ferns, dogwoods and marigolds. As the needles decompose, they’ll deposit their acid into the soil.
2		Don’t wait until Earth Day to plant a tree on your lawn. Trees increase in value over the years, and mature trees can raise a home’s property value by 15% or more.
3		When buying annual or perennials, choose plants that have buds but no blooms. That way, the plants can use the first two to three weeks developing better root systems. The flowers will be healthier that way.
4		Building a garden? Keep your five senses in mind. A water fountain or wind chime can add gentle ambient noise. Herbs taste great and grow with little help. To release their smell, crush a few leaves between your fingers.
5		Grass clippings can be a great source of nitrogen for your compost, but they can smell awful. Blend your clippings with dried leaves, sawdust, straw or hay. The carbon in these materials will help aerate the clippings and reduce the smell.
6		Bring your garden indoors. Cut flower stems at an angle in the morning while it’s still cool, then put them in a bowl of warm water. To avoid bacteria, which reduces to the life of cut flowers, add a tablespoon of bleach to the water. You’ll enjoy longer-lasting blooms.
7		Bugged by mosquitos? One bat can eat over 3,000 mosquitos in a single evening. Attract more of these creatures by installing a bat house. You can build one yourself for about $20, or purchase a house for about $50. That’s still less than the cost of most bug zappers.
8		When’s the last time you sharpened the blade of your lawn mower? Blades grow dull with repeated use, and a dull blade can shred grass tips and encourage disease. For best results, have your blade sharpened about once a year.
9		Go organic without going broke. Get your food from a local farmers’ market or a roadside stand. If you can’t find one nearby, grow your own organic produce. Even a few potted radishes can save you money in the long run.
10		Need garden ties? Use panty hose. The flexible fabric holds soft-stemmed plants like tomatoes and peppers without damage or breakage.

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