Experts
Tips from Tom Ross
July 2026Our Farmer’s Market is getting bigger and better! The market will run every Wednesday and Saturday, 8am - noon (or until sold out), through the Summer. We are still accepting new vendors. It’s free to sell. Learn more.
As we enter the hotter portion of Summer, it’s best to try and water your plants in the morning, rather than during the heat of the day or late in the evenings. Watering late in the evening, under high humidity can create an environment for disease problems. Overhead watering during the heat of the day can cause burn damage to your plants.
Veggie growers… when certain plants have exhausted their production cycle, you may want to exercise some sanitation practices and remove the remaining top canopy. This is especially important if the plant has insect issues or has shown signs of disease.
Control spring weeds in the yard. We recommend the triple action approach from Scotts or Bayer… kill, prevent, and feed. These products kill the weeds that have come up, prevent new weeds from growing, and fertilize to build a thick green lawn. These products can be used on both Bermuda grass and fescue.
Give your lawn a “Shot in the Grass” …now is the time to fertilize your Bermuda grass. We recommend Ross 21-5-8 with 4% Iron, Scotts Lawn Pro, 34-0-0 11S, and 46-0-0 fertilizer blends.
Supplement your flowers and veggie plants with Miracle-Gro water soluble fertilizer to keep them thriving and to promote more blooms.
Do a regular inspection of your veggies and plants for insects and diseases. Be on guard for bagworms on cedars and junipers.
Enjoy the outdoors without getting eaten alive! We recommend trying the Spartan mosquito eradicator. Just fill it with water and hang it in a tree AWAY from where you will be hanging out …and let it work its magic! We also have Tempo, Cyonara Bifen, and others for keeping insects from BUGGING YOU.
Keep your plants from sweating… we have some nice Grade A Cedar and Redwood Mulch, in 3cf. bags, to brighten up your landscape. New lower price.. $9.99 for Grade A Cedar and $10.99 for Redwood.
Our Ross Spring Wildlife Mix is available! It is a proven Oklahoma blend that attracts deer and gamebirds. We recommend planting 50 pounds/acre, May through July.
Don’t forget to implement fly control for your animals. We recommend ADM Summer Beef Mineral with IGR Rumensin, and Garlic. Also available with CTC.
You still have time to plant Summer Annuals, such as: Sorghum Sudan/BMR/Piper Sudan/Millet/Cowpeas. Ask us about Cover Crops!
