Shade Grass Time to Plant for Best Results

This is coming into the best time to seed shade grass. Here we think of fescue and rye grass mostly, but your can also use bluegrass. We have about a 6 week window to seed, from about September 15 to October 31. Seeding rate depends on if you are over seeding or putting it down on bare ground. Over seeding it takes 3# per 1000 sq ft of area, on bare ground it takes 6# per 1000 sq ft area. With that being said some people like to seed heavier than this, the new turf type grass actually grow a little different than the older varieties. If you seed them to heavy they will start to shade each other out giving you problems in the summer months. Also planting to heavy can cause you some fungus problems due to the lack of air circulation around the grass plants. You can use a starter fertilizer with the seed if it is an organic like Milorganite, this will not burn your grass or your new seed. However the chemical fertilizers can sometimes kill the germ on the seed, so if you want to use those products wait until the grass seed has germinated and is about 1-2 inches tall before applying. Here is a list of a few varieties of grass that do will in this area: Kentucky 31 Fescue, Crossfire Fescue, Route 66, which is a blend of 4 grasses, Heartland Supreme, which is also a blend of 5 grasses, Creeping Red Fescue, and Perennial Rye Grass. There has been a new development in shade grass in the past couple of years. Now there are fescues that do spread by underground runners, rhizomes. The 2 blends list here have the new spreading fescues in them. Know for a very important point, Do Not Put Down a Pre-Emergent Herbicide prior to seeding your shade grass. Pre-emergents kill the germination of all seed, good or bad. If you have any questions about seeding or re-seeding shade grass please give us a call at 405-341-3310 or come by 102 W. 1st in Edmond, OK

Fall Deer Plot Mix

It is the middle of August and time to start thinking about putting in your fall deer plot. This year we have had some strange weather patterns. We have had more rain than normal in August. With that being said lets get to plot mixes. Many companies made up plot mixes, the one we carry contains; wheat, oats, annual ryegrass, columbian field peas and crimson clover. This mix comes in a 50# bag and will cover one acre of ground. This mix is good because it contains grasses; wheat, oats, and ryegrass, and legumes; field peas and crimson clover. These five seeds are all annuals and have to reseed themselves to come back. The oats and ryegrass will come up quick to give you early cover then the wheat, clover and field peas will come on later to increase the food value of the plot in late fall and winter. That is if the deer don't keep them grazed down. Some folks will also add some alfalfa to the mix as well as some brassica; rape or turnips. We have all these items as well as the individual seeds; wheat, oats, ryegrass, austrain winter peas, and crimson clover. We also carry chicory, brassica, turnips, and alfalfa. Don't forget about trophy rocks or deer blocks to help round out your arsenal. Let us know if we can be of help Farmers Grain Co. 102 W 1st Edmond, OK 73003 or 405-341-3310.

About us!

Farmers Grain Co. was started in 1922 as a grain market and feed store for the local community. Over the years the town of Edmond, OK has grown in area and population. And we have changed with the times. In the 60's we started one of the first lawn and garden shops in town. In the 80's we started making bird feeds for domestic birds and wild birds. Through the years we have since started making pigeon feeds. We are a family owned business that is in the third generation. Currently, we make bird feed under the Mild & Wild label and pigeon feed under the Continental label. We also carry a complete line of lawn and garden products. You can still get your livestock and pet food here as well. We grow some of our own bedding plants, hanging baskets, and perennial plants. We like to say that we are your Four Season lawn and garden solutions store. We are located at 102 W. 1st, just west of downtown Edmond, OK. You can reach us at 405-341-3310 or email us at csuenram@aol.com. Also, follow us on twitter, farmersgrainman. Look for more to come on lawn and garden control. For the last 2 years we have been working on converting our lawn care business to be completely natural, trying to get away from harmful chemicals. Check are progress.

Grub Control

Here in Oklahoma it is about time to start thinking about applying grub killer, to kill those pesky root eaters. Right know we have Bayer 24 hr. Grub Killer on special for $19.95 per 7500 sq ft. coverage. Regularly this product sells for $24.98 but it is on sale through Aug. 22, 2009. You want to put down grub control before the worms get to deep, so they can come into contact with them. If you would like to stay organic you can use milky spore for grub control. The upfront cost of milky spore is a little higher but it lasts for up to 10 years. Call us at Farmers Grain Co. 405-341-3310 or come by at 102 W. 1st in Edmond, OK to let us help you with your loawn and garden needs.