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Share on Facebook   Pin on Pinterest   Tweet on Twitter The ideal pH range for healthy growth of fruits and vegetables is 6.0-7.0, although there are a few exceptions with specific plants such as blueberries, which love acidic conditions. Nutrients become less available to your plants, even if abundant in the soil, if your pH is any higher or lower than this range. Continue on as our experts cover specific strategies for improving your soil’s pH, as well as some longer-term management practices to ensure it stays in the ideal range. First we’d like to explain that soils with a pH...

Fall cover crops play a pivotal role in enhancing soil health and increasing crop yield in anticipation of the winter, and so it’s critical to the growth of your garden to never underestimate their importance. If you’re not familiar, fall cover crops refer to the planting of specific crops during the fall months after the main crop has been harvested. These cover crops, which can include legumes or grasses, are grown primarily for the purpose of improving soil fertility and structure. By doing so, they effectively suppress weeds, prevent erosion, and retain nutrients, thus providing numerous benefits to both your garden...

Planting grass seed in the fall can greatly improve the chances of achieving a lush and healthy lawn the following spring. Although it may seem counterintuitive to plant during the cooler months, the fall season offers several advantages for grass seed germination. To maximize the success of this endeavor, it is important to follow a few essential tips from our experts here at A.W. Brown’s. With a deep understanding of the correct timing, soil preparation, seeding techniques, watering, and maintenance practices, anybody can ensure a beautiful and vibrant lawn. Timing is crucial when it comes to planting grass seed in...

When attempting to attract a diverse range of birds to your feeders, selecting the correct wild bird seed is a crucial element in recruiting new flying friends to the backyard. You must choose the right type of seed that will not only meet the nutritional needs of the birds but also entice a variety of species. Different birds have distinct preferences when it comes to the type of seed they consume, as their beak shapes may vary and their diets may consist of different nutrients. To maximize your bird diversity, it is important to select a mixture of seed types...

We’re writing today to share some exciting news with you — AW Brown’s is becoming employee-owned. For over 50 years, AW Brown’s has been serving the needs of our valued customers in the Pioneer Valley and neighboring communities throughout Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. With this shift to employee ownership, we’re living our values by working to ensure that our staff can thrive — and helping to secure the future of AW Brown’s for the next 50 years. AW Brown’s has inked a deal to work with Teamshares, a venture-capital-backed firm that helps small and medium-sized businesses transition to employee-ownership....