How to Reseed After a Forest Fire

  This year was especially devastating for many people across the western United States with a record number of forest fires.  Our hearts go out to everyone affected by these fires.  AVSeeds is working closely with land owners, the Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management to assist in re-vegetation and habitat restoration efforts. We […]

Growing Together with Arkansas Valley Seeds

                     Arkansas Valley Seeds has teamed up with La Junta Radio, KBLJ 1400 for a brand new radio talk show.  Join Host Pat McGee and Lorin Adams from Arkansas Valley Seeds every Tuesday from 11am to Noon on AM 1400 for Growing Together With Arkansas Valley […]

How To Read A Seed Tag

  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, […]

Winterizing & Overseeding Your Lawn

  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 […]

Native Grass Planting & Establishment

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 in […]

How to Establish Wildflowers in 5 (Sort of) Easy Steps

          The most appealing thing about wildflowers is their combination of beauty and self-sufficiency.  They offer a dazzling range of color and form while displaying hardiness and adaptability not usually found in their more domesticated cousins, the garden flowers.  Wildflowers actually prefer soils of low fertility, and many species are drought tolerant.  These […]