Happy New Year From Ragan and Massey

As the new year approaches, Ragan and Massey is reflecting on this past year. 2020 has not been an easy year for anyone. However, we want to express our gratitude to our vendors, farmers, ranchers, home-owners, and gardeners for supporting us this past year. Without you, we could not do what we do. Ragan and […]

Proof of How Great Our Products Work: Our Favorite Before and After Photos

Ragan & Massey is at the forefront of the forage seed and agricultural chemical industries. We offer 34 high-quality, innovative products under 12 proprietary brands that are available in over 3,500 stores nationwide. We’re proud of our lineup and guarantee our products’ effectiveness. But don’t just take our word for it, the proof is in […]

3 Products Your Lawn Should Never Be Without

A great-looking lawn is a showpiece for any neighborhood and having one with thick, lush, green, weed-free grass is the goal of every homeowner. To get there, you need to make sure to have these three products on hand at all times.  Compare-N-Save Weed Killer for Lawns  Beautiful lawns are weed-free lawns. Compare-N-Save Weed Killer for Lawns controls more than 200 common weeds […]

What People are Saying about RM43

Being talked about may not always a great thing, unless you’re being talked about in a good way. At Ragan & Massey, we welcome reviews and opinions about our products because we understand just how strong word-of-mouth marketing is; people simply trust their friends and families’ advice on products. According to one study, 92% of consumers believe suggestions from friends and family […]

How to Safely Spray our Herbicides

When you need to remove stubborn kudzu, itchy poison ivy or tough dandelions and clover, you need a tough herbicide. Hand-pulling weeds just isn’t an option when you need to eradicate acres of weeds and brush. A powerful herbicide is the answer but we can’t stress enough that these products need to use properly and safely.   Never allow […]

The Ragan & Massey Experience Straight from the Horse’s Mouth

We talk a lot about how great our products are because we believe in them. Since we first opened our doors in 1991, we have grown to offer 34 high-quality, innovative products under 12 proprietary brands that are available in over 3,500 stores nationwide. Our products help farmers, ranchers and homeowners keep their properties weed and pest free. […]

Need to Spray Around Water? We’ve Got Just the Product

A common question we are consistently asked is, “Can I spray this around water?” And if you’re asking about RM18, RM43, Compare-N-Save Quick Acting Weed & Grass Killer or some of our other herbicides, the answer usually is no, unless of course, you’re asking about Farm General Aquatic Herbicide or Farmworks Aquatic Herbicide.   How Do These Products Work?  These powerful, water-soluble herbicides, made of […]

“How do I control…?” Your Top Weed-Control Questions and Our Answers

Caring for your lawn, pasture and garden requires the extra muscle that herbicides and insecticides supply. Because these are strong products, we always recommend reading the label the first and even then our customers can have questions about the best way to apply our products and which tough weeds they’re capable of killing.  How do I eliminate […]

Five Steps to Easy Garden Prep

With spring is just around the corner, it is time to think about planting a new garden. You may have a spot in mind that’s perfect, but it is overgrown with grass and weeds. Don’t let the existing vegetation scare you off! Herbicides like RM18 and Compare-N-Save Quick Acting Weed & Grass Killer can turn any overgrown patch into a beautiful garden plot, no backbreaking work required.   Control More […]

Rain and Snow Don’t Mix with RM43 

Precipitation is a must for many lawn and garden tasks. It helps moisturize a dry lawn, gets plants growing fast, is necessary to activate many fertilizers and come winter, provides insulation for dormant plants. But when it comes to applying herbicides like RM43, rain and snow won’t do the application any favors.  Dry Weather is Essential […]

New Year, New Lawn 

The New Year is here and if you’re resolving to have a new, beautiful lawn, you’ve stumbled onto the right blog. A thick, green, healthy lawn doesn’t just happen; it takes a lot of work. Doing some prep work now in colder months will mean you’ll be ahead of the game by the time spring is in […]

How To Get a Weed-Free Fence Line

Is there anything nicer than a clear, clean, weed-free fence line?  We certainly don’t think so.  That’s why we work so hard to make products that not only get the job done but keep working for months.  With best practices and our best products, keeping your fence line clear is not only easy but permanent.  BRUSHTOX This concentrated […]

Fall Into A Great Spring Lawn

A lush green, healthy spring lawn starts with good fall preparation. In autumn, your lawn is working hard to absorb all the extra energy, moisture and nutrients it can in preparation to go dormant during winter months. Some added care from you can help it along and look its best in spring.  Raise your Lawnmower Height  If you’ve been following our lawn […]

Don’t Be Afraid To Be Blue

Ponds and water features can be a yard showpiece or, if they’re muddy and murky, an eyesore. Farmworks Pond Dye is the solution. This product is a water-soluble pond colorant that safely transforms murky, cloudy and off-color water into beautiful blue water within just a few hours!  Where to Use It  Farmworks Pond Dye may be used in lakes, ponds, decorative […]

WEEDS IN FORAGE CROPS

Weeds rank as one of the major factors that limit productivity of forage crops.  Perhaps the best definition of a weed is simply “a plant out of place.”  Most hayfields, and especially most pastures, contain many plant species that are out of place and are unwanted.  Weeds compete with desirable plants for nutrients, moisture, sunlight, […]

Tips To Safely Use Our Products

Need to kill weeds in your lawn, but not your meticulously-maintained grass? Grab a bottle of Compare-N-Save Weed Killer for Lawns. Want to clear yard space for a new garden or flower bed and have it ready to plant in three days? RM18 is the answer. How about ridding an area of weeds and grass permanently for an outdoor project like a new driveway or […]

Your Ultimate Guide To Mayberry Grass Seed

Buying grass seed can be confusing. There are numerous blends for sun or shade and the varieties of seed types seem endless. You want your lawn to be healthy, green and luxuriously thick but you don’t want to waste your money buying the wrong seed. We think our Mayberry Grass Seed is the best you can […]

Kill The Weeds – Not The Lawn

Between testing your soil, planting seed and fertilizing growing grass, you put a lot of work into making your lawn look fantastic. When it comes to weed control, you don’t want to use a product that damages one blade of that gorgeous grass. We hear you. That’s why we developed a new product that only kills […]

How To Spray BRUSHTOX™

How To Spray BRUSHTOX™

Woody plants like mesquite, oak, locust, wild rose and sweetgum, don’t stand a chance against BRUSHTOX™. This systemic herbicide kills more than 60 woody plants and more than 30 broadleaf weeds, like Canada thistle, milkweed and dog fennel. Since BRUSHTOX™ targets broadleaf weeds, many natural grasses won’t be harmed and many even flourish without the […]

How to Find the Best Ragan & Massey Product for You

How to Find the Best Ragan & Massey Product for You

No matter if your lawn is more weed than grass, you have hard-to-kill brush that’s taking over a pasture or the grass and weeds along your fence row is out-of-control – there’s a Ragan & Massey product dedicated to solving your specific problem.

How to Purchase Ragan & Massey Products

How to Purchase Ragan & Massey Products

We’ve been telling you how great our products are for years. RM18, RM43, Compare-N-Save insecticides and herbicides and BRUSHTOX all offer solutions for any type of gardening, farm and lawn care problem. So now you’re ready to buy, but you haven’t seen them where you primarily shop. No problem! There are a lot of different […]

Our Favorite Things What we love about RM43

Our Favorite Things: What we love about RM43

It’s no secret that we love to talk about how awesome RM43 is, but that’s because we are proud of this product and what it can do for the back 40 or the backyard. It is one of our favorite things! Here’s why we love RM43 and you will too.

Which Ragan & Massey Herbicide Should You Grab?

Which Ragan & Massey Herbicide Should You Grab?

We offer our customers many different herbicide options and sometimes it can get confusing trying to figure out which herbicide to grab. There are several options from our multiple brands and deciding which one to choose, pretty much depends on where the job is and the weeds that need killing.

Our Tricks To Kill Some Seriously Scary Plants

Our Tricks To Kill Some Seriously Scary Weeds

Noxious and invasive weeds can be downright frightening, but the proper weed killers can get rid of them! They slink, slither and creep around your landscaping and infect your lawn, forcing you to take drastic measures – killing them down to the root. Some of the scariest invaders by far are Virginia creeper, kudzu and […]

A Tale Of Two Total Vegetation Control Herbicides

A Tale Of Two Total Vegetation Control Herbicides

In gardening and landscaping, sometimes you just need a clean slate. In other words, no weeds, no grass, no plants, nada. You need total vegetation control. But choosing the right herbicide for the job can get confusing. Ragan & Massey alone sells six different brands of herbicides and each has their particular uses for weed […]

Kill Kudzu Permanently

First deemed as the perfect solution for erosion control, kudzu may now be the most hated word to gardeners and farmers in the southern United States. This plant, native to Japan, stretches and expands across pastures, fields and gardens, its vines smothering and choking everything in their path including native species, wild spaces and even […]

How to Spray RM18

How To Spray RM18

RM18 is a signature product from Ragan & Massey designed specifically for lawn replacements, garden bed prep, and clearing weeds from walkways, buildings, and roadsides. Its unique combination of two herbicides kills weeds and plants while leaving fertile soil untouched, making it ideal for lawn and landscape projects you can’t wait to tackle.

When To Water What Works Best For Lawn And Garden Products

When To Water: What Works Best For Lawn And Garden Products?

Water and gardening go hand-in-hand. Water is necessary to produce lush, green lawns and big, beautiful blooms. When it comes to herbicide and insecticide applications, water can be both friend or foe as some products require water to activate and others need dry conditions to be effective.

5 Things That Are Ruining Your Lawn This Year

5 Things That Are Ruining Your Lawn This Year

Every year it’s the same thing – you tell yourself, your spouse and your neighbor that you’re going to get your lawn in tip-top condition – but you end up with a subpar showpiece. Drought, weeds and insects can quickly turn a healthy and vibrant lawn into one in need of resuscitation. Here are five […]

5 Essential Products Every Home Gardener Should Have

5 Essential Products Every Home Gardener Should Have

There’s a Chinese proverb that states, “If you want to be happy for a lifetime, be a gardener.” We think this statement is absolutely spot on. There’s nothing quite as satisfying as getting your hands in dirt and growing something beautiful or delicious from it. But, we do recognize that not everyone thinks the same […]