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New dog chews in! Nothing artificial & made in the USA! 🇺🇸 🐶

If you haven’t seen our expansive collection - stop by soon and check it out! We’ve got colors & styles for everyone! GO TEAM!

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GREAT INFO --- SHARE WITH YOUR GARDENING FRIENDS!

Using cottonseed hulls in fall gardening offers several advantages that can help prepare your garden for winter and set the stage for a healthy spring. Here are some key reasons why cottonseed hulls are particularly beneficial during the fall season:

**1. Mulch for Winter Protection**
Insulation: Cottonseed hulls act as an insulating layer when used as mulch. They help protect plant roots from the cold by maintaining more stable soil temperatures during the winter months.
Soil Moisture Retention: By covering the soil, cottonseed hulls reduce evaporation, helping to retain moisture. This is particularly useful in the fall, as soil moisture levels can drop before the winter freeze.

**2. Nutrient Enrichment for Spring Growth**
Slow Breakdown: Cottonseed hulls decompose slowly, gradually releasing organic matter into the soil. As they break down over the winter, they enrich the soil with nutrients that will benefit plants in the spring.

**3. W**d Suppression**
Suppressing Fall and Early Spring W**ds: Applying cottonseed hulls in the fall creates a barrier that prevents weeds from germinating. This is important for reducing the competition for nutrients and water during the cooler months.

**4. Beneficial for Acid-Loving Plants in Dormancy**
Acidic pH: Cottonseed hulls are naturally slightly acidic, which makes them an excellent mulch for acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, and blueberries. Using them in the fall helps maintain an optimal pH for these plants even when they're dormant.

**5. Composting for Spring**
Ideal Carbon Source: Cottonseed hulls are rich in carbon, making them an excellent "brown" material to add to fall compost piles. During the winter, they will break down and contribute to nutrient-rich compost that can be used in spring planting.

**6. Erosion Control**
Preventing Soil Erosion: Cottonseed hulls create a protective layer over the soil, helping to reduce erosion caused by wind and rain during the fall and winter. This keeps your topsoil intact and ready for the growing season.

**7. Sustainable Gardening**
Eco-Friendly: By using cottonseed hulls, you're repurposing a natural byproduct of the cotton industry. This helps reduce waste and promotes sustainability in your gardening practices.

**8. Lightweight and Easy to Spread**
Ease of Application: Cottonseed hulls are lightweight and easy to distribute across your garden beds. This is especially helpful when preparing large garden areas for the winter.

HAPPY FALL GARDENING! Share this info and BE SURE TO STOP BY THE MERC to get your 40 # bags of hulls!

We get lots of folks in that say “Wow, there’s a lot of stuff in here” or “I didn’t know you had that”. Stop by & see for yourself!

September. We’re here for you. 🍂

We’ve got straw ready for all your fall/winter needs! Decorating, animal shelters, parades, hay rides & more. 🎃 👻

We have solutions to invade this army! 🐛

Fall armyworms showing up in Kansas Insects that can destroy your lawn if not treated upon discovery are showing up in Kansas. It’s the time of year when armyworms return to the Sunflower State.

ONLY 5 days left to grab BIG savings on most Traeger models!
Stop by today!!

Don’t forget about this great event coming up! You can rsvp your family now or call your store!
Link here:

Andover - HORSE OWNERS WORKSHOP https://www.woodardmercantile.com/product/horse-owners-workshop-rsvp/

Save the date!
Oct. 10th (west) &
Oct. 11th (east)
will be this years FLOCK-TALK event! 🐓

Stop by today and ask us about your reseeding options!

NEW delivery of rocks! Great way to show your pride.
Stop any of our three locations today! Maize-Andover-Eureka

Don't forget about our propane sale! Come on down to The Mercantile.

We’re always here to answer any questions. ❤️‍🩹

As an active member of the equine community, our hearts ache when an owner loses a horse. As horse owners ourselves, we understand the importance of consistent, quality feed.

Because our feed quality is of the upmost importance, our manufacturing facilities where Purina® horse feeds are produced are 100% ionophore-free and are operated according to strict quality standards, providing peace-of-mind that the Purina feed you select is trustworthy.

If you have any questions about Purina horse feed, please contact your local Purina representative, our customer service team, or your local Purina retailer.

Just a couple of the fantastic Traeger deals going on! Stop by today!

Don’t forget: 💲1️⃣2️⃣ 20 # propane refills!
(This weekend only)

🇺🇸 LABOR DAY WEEKEND 🇺🇸

All your necessities & some awesome deals going on too!

🪨 TRAEGER - up to $300 off some models, including $100 off the popular Flatrock grill.

🔥 PROPANE - 20 # fills only $1️⃣2️⃣ Fri/Sat/Sun

🌽 CRAZY CORN DAYS - 50 # whole corn 9️⃣.4️⃣9️⃣

🥩 Woodard Cattle Company steaks! We have ribeyes, porterhouse, sirloin, filets and more! 

Oh & while you’re in, grab your pumpkins and get ready for fall! $5️⃣.9️⃣9️⃣ each! 👍🏽

🌽🌽🌽 CRAZY CORN DAYZ 🌽🌽🌽

💲9.49 per bag 50 # bag! 👍🏽

Tell yer friends!!

(Discount to 8.99 for a 40 bag pallet)

Yep, we’ve got it!! And at a great price. ☺️
Boss Buffet full season forage.

A hand-selected blend of forage oats, winter peas, wheat, clover, radish and purple top turnips that is highly palatable and attracts deer all season long. (Maize location only)

20 lb bag plants 1/2 acre.
$30.99 per 20 # bag

Traeger's Labor Day sale is on fire!! Come check out the great deals. Discounts available on most models and some accessories too! (Like covers & shelves) Stop by today!

Thank you Woodard Mercantile for being the 2022 Maize Fall Festival Volunteer Recognition Sponsor!