Purchasing grass seed can be a stressful process. But knowing how to read a seed tag or label can remove some of the stress and anxiety during the purchasing process. Once you know the fundamentals, you will be great shape. In this article we will discuss the definitions of kind/variety, lots, purity, germination percentage, and…
As the days get shorter, and the temperatures get colder, the clock is ticking on the growing season which means it is time to consider winterizing your lawn. Throughout this article there will be several popular practices for getting a lawn prepared for a potentially long harsh winter as well as covering whether dormant seeding…
How to prepare your lawn for the winter As we all know the harsh winters can be extremely detrimental to the overall health and well-being of a home lawn, recreational sports fields, or native grass area. Even though our native soils can be full of nutrients needed for plant growth, these nutrients aren’t always available…
Arkansas Valley Seed is a provider of CRP seed mixes to landowners across the country. Each mix is carefully designed with the highest quality seeds to meet the landowners prescribed mix specifications. We stock native grasses, wildflowers, and forage products to meet your specialty mix requirements. What is the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)? The Conservation…
PLANTING TIME The best time to plant native grasses is in the early spring (mid March to mid May) when soil moisture is more abundant and temperatures are cooler. Late summer/early fall (mid August through September) can also be a good time but supplemental water may be necessary to get good germination. Dormant seeding…