Local Love: Thanks NEST!
We LOVED! the great article about Stone Bros. in the May 2024 edition of the NEST REALTY magazine. Thanks to Julian and his cool crew for spreading the word!
How to Propagate Succulents
Succulents love the sun and thrive when grown in proper light conditions. But you’ve probably seen or grown a succulent that gets leggy and stretched out. These leggy – or etiolated – succulents aren’t getting the light they should in … Continued
Country Biscuits
Real country biscuits can’t be beat. Slather ’em in butter and molasses and serve with a slice or two of Country ham. Doesn’t get any better than that. The Bobbitt family on the front porch at “Cleveland”, the old home … Continued
The Southern Art form of Country Ham
Reprinted with permission of Everette and Jean Barefoot. Proper curing and aging of real country hams is truly a Southern art. Whether salt-cured, aged in sugar and salt or smoked, the high quality hams of North Carolina have come to … Continued
How to get rid of crabgrass
Just the mention of the word sends folks into a decline…crabgrass. It’s a tough and invasive annual weed that will take hold of your turf in the blink of an eye. You’ve worked hard to establish a weed-free environment and … Continued
Use of MSMA in Florida
There have been a lot of questions about the use of MSMA in the state of Florida. Based on the product label on the Drexel MSMA 6 Plus that we offer at Stone Brothers, our understanding is the following: MSMA … Continued
Sandbur Wine
Most folks choose to get rid of sandbur stickers with our fantastic Sandbur Knockout Combo. But if you’re looking for an alternative option, give this Sandbur Wine recipe a try. Thanks to our friend Jack Keller for this creative idea. … Continued
How to Size a Dog Collar
Our harness-grade leather dog collars are as tough as they good-looking. They will provide a lifetime of rugged service. We hand-stamp our brass ID tags and secure them with punch through brass rivets. When you are ready to place your … Continued
Broom Corn makes for a Clean Sweep
Folks have been buying 100% Broom Corn fiber brooms from Stone Brothers & Byrd for years and years. From the now unavailable Kitchenette Brooms to the fantastic Airlight Broom, these Made in the USA brooms offer a higher quality of … Continued
Cranberry Butter
NANA WALTON’S KITCHEN My world has glittered with frost the past three mornings. It tosses rainbows in the air as the sun’s rays peek through the golden leaves drooping from the trees. My carrots, spinach, cabbages, celery, radishes and onions are … Continued
MSMA Post-Emergent Herbicide
MSMA is a very effective post-emergent weed killer that, when applied as directed on the label, takes care of many of the toughest weeds out there. When the temperature reaches 70 degrees, MSMA can be used at a recommended mix … Continued