Take Control of Your Flower Bed
Got bulbs? You might be one of the many people who leave all their bulbs in the ground from year to year, but did you know that fall is the perfect time to put them where you want them? Bulbs multiply and over time cluster up together, and you end up with big clumps of flowers in the spring. Fall is a great time to dig up those bulbs and separate them. Decide exactly where you want those flowers to grow in the spring and take control of the bed. After getting them back into the ground, cover them up for winter with a blanket of mulch. By spring, they will be ready to bless your yard with some color.
Trim Some Trees
It’s a great time to trim up some trees. When the leaves have nearly all fallen from your trees and before old man winter takes up residence, the sap in a trees’ limbs and trunk has mostly descended to the base of the tree. This is a far better time to prune and trim than in the spring or summer because then the sap is flowing freely throughout the tree. If you need tools, pruning sealer, or advice, Pettigrew has you covered.
Think Ahead
The same fact that makes it the right time for pruning also makes it the right time for planting. In addition to the design you’ve chosen for your bulbs, you may want to include some shrubs. Maybe there is a place you’ve wanted a tree. Fall, before the snow starts falling, is the best time to get these in. Be sure to water the root ball very well once the hole is filled in and the roots will start to establish during the winter.
Take Care of Your Equipment
When the work in the yard is done, it’s a great time to maintain the yard tools. Knock off all the dirt with a putty knife and get the rest with a wire brush. Sharpen up the edges with a file or a whetstone. A sanding disk on a drill is great for getting off any rust, but fine sandpaper or steel wool can finish it up. To keep your garden tools from rusting during the winter, apply some paste wax or linseed oil. This is also the perfect time to gather up all the garden hoses, drain them out, and roll them up for storage.
We hope these ideas will help you enjoy your yard even during the winter as well as make sure your yard tools are in great shape for the spring. Be sure to let the staff at Pettigrew Feed and Hardware set you up with all the help, tools, and supplies you need.
]]>The 3 major nutrients your lawn needs to thrive are Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium(K)
Nitrogen (N): Promotes vigorous blade, leaf and stem growth encouraging a dark green color. It improves overall plant health, quality and density and aids in tolerance to heat, cold and drought stress. However, too much nitrogen can cause quick blade growth at the expense of strong root development. The best type of nitrogen for your lawn is slow-release, because it offers a consistent supply of nitrogen, has less chance of burning the grass and reduces nutrient loss due to leaching from the soil. Slow-release nitrogen also reduces pollution caused by fertilizer run off from over watering or heavy rain.
Phosphorus (P): This nutrient promotes early plant development, hastens plant maturity and stimulates bloom and root development.
Potassium(K): Acting like a vitamin, potassium helps strengthen the grass plant. It also works to make your lawn more disease resistant and hardy.
Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) are always listed in this order on fertilizer bags. The numbers correspond to the amount of each in the formula.
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When you have your newest family member in the car, come straight to Pettigrew Feed & Hardware, and talk to one of our friendly staff members to find the best food for your furry friend. Call us ahead, and let us know that you are on your way. We’ll give you a grand welcome 330-325-1500.
]]>The experience of walking into a store like Pettigrew Feed & Hardware (http://pettigrew-online.com/) is akin to walking through a home and garden magazine or a favorite DIY’er blog and seeing all the potential upgrades that could be done to the home, lined up on rows of shelves.
A Woman’s Touch
Shopping at a place like Pettigrew Feed & Hardware, women can’t help but start thinking of ways to spruce up an old shelf with some paint, maybe start a little herb garden, or get a multi-tool set to go to town on a room that needs remodeling. At your local hardware store, the prices are much more accessible and the selection is often way more inspired than the big brands.
Of course, women aren’t just preoccupied with decorative upgrades, either. The local hardware store is the perfect place to start honing your skills with more involved repairs, like toilet gaskets, electrical outlets, thermostats, faucets, and insulation. It’s much easier to deal with local businesses, as they will never steer you wrong for the sake of making a buck.
Green Thumbs
Gardening doesn’t come easy for a lot of people, even though women are often thought to be better at it than men. Pettigrew Feed & Hardware is a great place for any size gardening project. Fight against pests, invasive plants, learn how to irrigate, seed better plants, improve soil quality, and purchase all the equipment you need to garden like a pro. And the best part? Women can feel comfortable knowing they are getting the best deals on their gardening supplies.
Having a local hardware store is great for women who are unfamiliar around the home improvement space. Helpful staff provide friendly and valuable information, can help you pick out paint for the bathroom, or assist you with any DIY repairs to make sure you have the confidence to tackle any project by yourself. Because women can do anything, they just need equal opportunity.