How to Seed Your Yard for the Fall
Posted on Monday Sep 22, 2025 at 06:00AM in Lawn and Garden
Seeding your lawn in the fall is one of the best ways to encourage thick, healthy grass for the next growing season.
Read More5 Key Items to Help with Fall Chores
Posted on Monday Sep 08, 2025 at 07:38PM in Lawn and Garden
It’s time to get your home, yard, and projects ready for the season, and that means stocking up on the tools and supplies that make the work easier. At Stockdale’s, we’ve got great deals to help you tackle everything from outdoor chores to shop cleanups.
Read MoreGet Outdoors This Season
Posted on Monday May 26, 2025 at 06:00AM in Lawn and Garden
It’s that time of year to get out of the house and enjoy nature. Research shows that being outside and experiencing the great outdoors can improve our mental health and increase our ability to focus. If you have a busy schedule and lack time to go very far, just getting outside in your own backyard can have positive health effects on your well-being. Take time out to freshen up around your yard and plant some flowers, stack some stone, or just enjoy the breeze.
Read MoreControl Burrowing Animals for a Beautiful Lawn
Posted on Monday May 12, 2025 at 06:00AM in Lawn and Garden
It’s a wonderful time of year to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather. But if you see patches of dead grass, raised ridges, or small volcano-shaped heaps of earth in your yard, it may be a sign that you have a visiting mole or armadillo. While these pesky animals serve a valuable function by offering deep aeration of soil as they feed on grubs, insects, and worms, they can be annoying to homeowners seeking a beautiful lawn.
Read MoreTime to Get Growing
Posted on Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 06:00AM in Lawn and Garden
Spring is a wonderful season to prepare your garden or lawn to perform at its best. After a long winter, it’s time to green up the areas around your home and start thinking about providing the soil and plants with what they need to spring right back into being productive and lush once again.
Read MoreFeed the Hummingbird Migration
Posted on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 06:00AM in Lawn and Garden
As spring settles in, it's time to welcome back one of the farm’s most fascinating visitors — the ruby-throated hummingbird! These tiny travelers begin migrating through Tennessee and its surrounding states in late March, with their numbers peaking in early-to-mid-April. By setting up food sources early, you can help them refuel for their long journey.
Read MoreSpring and Summer Planting Guide: What to Plant and When
Posted on Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 06:00AM in Lawn and Garden
As temperatures rise and the days get longer, it’s the perfect time to dig into your garden. From cool-season crops to heat-loving summer vegetables, planting at the right time ensures a thriving garden.
Read MoreSpring Chores Checklist for the Farm and Home
Posted on Monday Mar 10, 2025 at 06:00AM in Lawn and Garden
As the days grow longer and the temperatures begin to warm, it's time to tackle those essential spring chores on the farm and around the home. A little preparation now can set you up for a successful season, whether you're tending to crops, livestock, or simply sprucing up your property. Use this checklist to ensure you're ready for the busy months ahead!
Read MoreSpring Into Gardening: Tips to Prepare for the Growing Season
Posted on Monday Feb 24, 2025 at 06:00AM in Lawn and Garden
With winter fading and warmer days ahead, it’s time to prepare the garden for a new season of growth. Whether growing vegetables, flowers, or landscaping plants, early spring preparation sets the stage for a lush and productive garden. Taking a few key steps now will ensure strong, healthy plants all season long. Here’s how to get started!
Read MoreWinter Bird Feeding Tips
Posted on Monday Jan 06, 2025 at 05:59PM in Lawn and Garden
As winter settles in and natural food sources diminish, it’s the perfect time to lend a helping hand to our feathered friends. Offering a steady supply of nutritious feed ensures birds have the resources they need to thrive during these challenging months.
Read MoreDelicious Tailgating Ideas and Must-Have Gear from Stockdale’s
Posted on Tuesday Oct 01, 2024 at 02:41PM in Lawn and Garden
Tailgating is all about good company, delicious food, and bringing the comforts of your kitchen right to the parking lot! Whether you’re getting ready to cheer for your team or simply enjoying a sunny afternoon, Stockdale’s has all the tools and tips you need to take your tailgating to the next level.
Welcome Fall with Your Mum
Posted on Monday Sep 23, 2024 at 02:06PM in Lawn and Garden
Chrysanthemums are a fall staple. They pair perfectly with rocking chairs on the front porch, pumpkin decorations, and cool nights on the farm. As fall rolls around next week, use mums as a reliable source of color when the remaining summer flowers begin to fade.
Feeding the Average Horse
Posted on Monday Aug 26, 2024 at 07:29PM in Lawn and Garden
Most articles and tips for feeding horses focus on the more complicated cases: metabolic horses, hard keepers, broodmares, high performance horses, etc. What about the average horse?
Preserving Garden Goodies
Posted on Monday Aug 19, 2024 at 12:28PM in Lawn and Garden
After all the trouble of cultivating, planting, and maintaining your garden, now comes the best part — enjoying the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor. But if you don’t harvest and preserve your garden goodies correctly, all that work will go to waste.
10 Tips for Rainy Day Camping
Posted on Monday Aug 12, 2024 at 12:15PM in Lawn and Garden
Although weather conditions have been brutally hot and dry over the past few months, recent rain showers in different parts of the state have begun to cool temperatures down and replenish the land.