http://chicksagway.comCompany blogs, tips and how-toshttp://assets.newmediaretailer.com/18000/18696/thumb_agwaylogo250x135px.jpghttp://chicksagway.comen-USCopyright 2012, Chick's Southold AgwaySun, 20 May 2012 21:55:12 -0400Sun, 20 May 2012 21:55:12 -0400http://www.newmediaretailer.comblog_69801337079600http://chicksagway.com/blog/article/6980/basic-composting-how-tosStarting a compost pile is as easy as following a cooking recipe. Just get the right ingredients together, mix well, and let it cook. Click here for the rest of the article: Basic Composting How-To\'sBlogsTue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400blog_70171335870000http://chicksagway.com/blog/article/7017/mulching-trees-shrubsMulch helps minimize weeds, conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, and make your yard look good. Click here for the rest of the article: Mulching Trees BlogsTue, 01 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400blog_63951334487600http://chicksagway.com/blog/article/6395/removing-lawn-thatchThatch, the buildup of dead grass between living grass and the soil, causes trouble for your lawn when it exceeds 1/2 inch thick. Excessive thatch prevents air, water, and nutrients from reaching plant roots. Cutting through and removing thatch improves your lawn's health.BlogsSun, 15 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400blog_63941333278000http://chicksagway.com/blog/article/6394/caring-for-your-newly-seeded-lawnSowing grass seed in your yard is no small task. Newly seeded lawns take a lot of time and attention, particularly in the following two months when sprouts appear and roots develop. Ensure that your new yard is strong, healthy and attractive by following these tips.BlogsSun, 01 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400blog_57261331812800http://chicksagway.com/blog/article/5726/raising-chickens-a-quick-guide-to-get-startedBefore you decide if raising chickens is right for you, there are a few things to think about: Click here for the rest of the article: Raising Chickens – A Quick Guide to Get StartedBlogsThu, 15 Mar 2012 08:00:00 -0400blog_57251330606800http://chicksagway.com/blog/article/5725/the-low-down-on-lawn-weedsWeeds in your lawn are usually the result of poor grass growth. They invade lawns that are not thick enough to choke them out, so the first step in keeping weeds out of your lawn is correct maintenance of the grass. First, determine why your lawn hasn't been growing well.BlogsThu, 01 Mar 2012 08:00:00 -0500blog_57951330554748http://chicksagway.com/blog/article/5795/custom-grass-seed-blend-debutChick's Agway is pleased to announce the debut of it's custom grass seed blend!   Choose either Chick's Pick Superior Sun/Shade mix or Chick's Pick Superior Dense Shade mix. Our custom blends contain varieties that simply will thrive in our climate, soil type and coastal position.BlogsWed, 29 Feb 2012 17:32:28 -0500blog_54311329310800http://chicksagway.com/blog/article/5431/planning-a-low-maintenance-landscapePlant perennials that die to the ground in autumn, instead of shrubs, in places where snow accumulates or slides off the roof. Choose plants with features that look good in more than one season, such as flowers in spring, handsome leaf color in fall, and attractive bark in winter.BlogsWed, 15 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0500blog_54301328134320http://chicksagway.com/blog/article/5430/keeping-your-dog-clean-in-the-wintertimeFew seasons of the year can be more fun than wintertime for a pet owner. Any dog owner knows how much their pet loves to play in freshly packed snow. But keeping your dog clean during this time of year can be a real challenge.BlogsWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:12:00 -0500blog_54321326665700http://chicksagway.com/blog/article/5432/storing-lawn-machinery-for-winterA chill is in the air, your lawn seems to have stopped growing, and the leaves are falling. One more cut, clean up the edges, and get those last leaves off the lawn and you might think you are done for the year. Not quite.BlogsSun, 15 Jan 2012 17:15:00 -0500