Filed under: Landscaping & Gardening | Tags: Fertilizer, Gardening, Mulch, Pruning
– Trimming and Pruning! This is a great time of year to get out there and do some trimming.Cut back you Roses, Ornamental Grasses, Perennials, and most Ornamental Shrubs like hollies and boxwoods. Not azaleas yet… Wait until they have bloomed to trim these :) Limb up those trees in the landscape and along the borders too. Many people ask me WHEN to prune their Crape Myrtles, IF you haven’t already, do it now – It’s time!
Pruning tools and organic products are your friends in the garden.
– Spray you fruit trees! Start out with a good Dormant Oil spray. Mix as directed on the label and spray well. This is the first step in a Spray program and is well worth the effort!
– Prepare your Soil in the Vegetable Garden! This is a wonderful time to clean up your vegetable garden! Clean out old plants and weeds, till the soil and add some good organic amendments – Chicken Poop, Black Cow manure, lime, Epson Salt, Mushroom Compost and Earthworm Castings. After you till your garden space, rake it out and plant some cool season vegetables like turnips, collards, carrots, radish, and the cool season list goes on…
We have organic soil amendments for your garden. Manure, compost and more.
– Fertilize! This is a great time to fertilize your Shrubs and Trees! This is a great time to fertilize your cool season lawns too. You can use a good balanced fertilizer like 15-15-15 for most chores or you can “Go Green” with a Organic fertilizer like Milorganite. Another GREAT Organic choice is to side dress your shrubs, trees & other plants with Composted Manure! Chicken Poop is my favorite and we have it available at the Nursery.
– Mulch! Aged Hardwood Bark Mulch is the most popular for ornamentals. But there are other great mulches too! Like pine bark, pine needles, cypress mulch, lava rock and decorative gravel. All these are great and really help your plants – it keeps weeds down and looks beautiful, it stabilizes soil temperature, protects the root system, protects the trunk of your trees from mechanical damage from mowers and string trimmers and much more! Mulch is the answer.
We have bulk mulch in stock for your project.
– Planting! This is an awesome time to plant most any ornamental plants in your landscape! Trees, shrubs, bulbs and more! Get your plan together, go by the nursery and get those beautiful plants in the ground.
OK, I just gave you LOTS to do…. Lets get out there and enjoy the coming season!
Here’s to Spring!
~Mark Carte
Filed under: Landscaping & Gardening | Tags: Mulch, Organic Gardening, Potting Soil, Top Soil
Spring is almost here! We have everything ready for your Garden & Landscape at Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio – http://www.carterslandscape.com/home.html
We have bulk Mulch, Top Soil, Potting Soil & more at Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio in Jackson, Tn. 38305.
We carry Hardwood Bark Mulch for your flower beds. Our mulch is top quality, screened and aged well. Top quality Mulch!
Organic Gardening Supplies and a full line of soils amendment’s are in stock now. We carry only the best brands of Organic amendments and supplies like – Aged chicken manure, aged cow manure, organic earthworm castings, cotton burr compost, aged mushroom compost and a complete line of organic fertilizers & pest control products like insecticidal soap, milky spore, dormant oil, neem oil, organic fungicide & organic 3 in 1 spray.
Get ready for SPRING with Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio.
Get Mulch, Top Soil, Potting Soil, Chicken Manure, Mushroom Compost, Organic Gardening Supplies at Carters Nursery Pond & Patio, Jackson Tn. 38305
We have several different types of bulk mulch as well as bulk stone, bulk cobble stone, bulk gravel, sand & good bulk topsoil!
So this Spring come by to get your Gardening Supplies like –
*Mulch
*Top Soil
*Potting Soil
*Chicken Manure
*Mushroom Compost
*A complete line of Organic Gardening Supplies at Carters Nursery Pond & Patio, Jackson Tn. 38305.
Filed under: Lake and Pond | Tags: aeration, aquatic weeds, Lake, Lake and Pond Management, pond
We have many customers who have a Farm Pond, Lake or Retention Pond as well as a backyard Water Garden. I have been limited on the products that we carry to help with larger bodies of water like Lakes or Farm/Retention Ponds until now. By popular demand from our customers we are now carrying a complete line of Lake and Pond management Water Treatments & Sub-surface Aeration systems! These treatments are easy to apply and work great and the Aeration systems are high quality and install so easily.
Why Proactive care is the new standard in pond management
The old way…
For years, the accepted method of pond management was to wait for a problem, like an algae bloom or excessive aquatic weed growth and then “react to it” with a chemical application. Although this is effective at providing a quick fix, it does not address the actual problem. In many cases, this reactive approach is catching up with pond owners. Those that have been practicing this form of management are finding it more and more difficult to control unwanted weeds and algae. Chemicals are a great tool but not the complete toolbox.
Why is the old way outdated?
Over the years, each time you applied chemicals; weeds and algae were killed off and left to rot on the pond’s bottom. This is equivalent to adding fertilizer to your pond. When weeds and algae die, they immediately start to biodegrade. During this process, the dead organic matter is converted into rich organic muck. Although this would be great for a garden, it has a very negative effect on a pond. The nutrients found in this muck greatly contribute to future weed and algae problems.
The NEW way…
There’s a better way to prevent these nutrient buildups from occurring in your pond. We call it PROACTIVE Care involving these tools:
Sub-surface aeration: By aerating your pond from the bottom up, using Airmax® Aeration Systems, you’ll circulate incredible amounts of water, drastically increasing the dissolved oxygen levels in your water column, which in turn will allow for increased levels of beneficial bacteria to accumulate in your pond.
Bacteria augmentation: Naturally occurring beneficial bacteria begin to colonize in most natural ponds when water temperatures reach approximately 50 degrees Fahrenheit. During early stages of a pond’s life cycle this may be enough to maintain a healthy ecosystem although as a pond gets older, especially when chemical applications are needed, it is necessary to start thinking proactively to subsidize Mother Nature’s efforts.
The PROACTIVE Care solution? Add Pond Logic® PondClear™ and MuckAway™ natural bacteria to radically increase your bacteria count. The billions of PondClear™ specialized microbes will compete for the nutrients in your water column while the MuckAway™ sinking pellets send billions of microbes to the bottom of your pond, working quickly to eliminate up to 5” of muck each season, as well as prevent future build up.
Pond Shading: Excessive sunlight can have a negative effect on water quality. Adding one of the Pond Logic® Pond Dyes will beautify your pond and provide a natural shade while improving water quality.
By exercising PROACTIVE Care (Sub-surface Aeration, Bacteria Augmentation and Pond Shading), you’ll be aggressively addressing the root of the problem – excess nutrients and sunlight. Give PROACTIVE Care a try… you have nothing to lose – other than nutrients and muck! We GURANTEE you will be happier with the results!
Natural Bacteria Treatments
With the use of Natural Bacteria and/or Pond Dyes, you can get to the source of common pond problems; excessive nutrients in the water column and the muck at the bottom of the pond. By being proactive and providing microbial competition for the nutrients, you can make maintain a healthy pond for all, including the fish, to enjoy.
Chemical Treatments
Chemical Treatments are sometimes necessary as a management tool. The more mature a pond is, the more you have to deal with aquatic weeds and algae. They not only can be annoying, but they can choke the life out of any delicate ecosystem if proper action isn’t taken.
Aquatic Weed Control
Successful aquatic weed control starts with proper identification. The more mature a pond is, the more you have to deal with aquatic weeds and algae. They not only can be annoying, but they can choke the life out of any delicate ecosystem if proper action isn’t taken.
– Identify
Identification is the absolute key to success in controlling aquatic weeds and algae. We’ve had many cases when Chara, which is a form of algae, was mistaken for a pond weed. Many people confuse duckweed and watermeal with floating algae. Both look like floating mats on the pond’s surface, but they are treated very differently. If you are ever in doubt about the type(s) of aquatic weeds or algae you have present in your pond, don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and call us at 731-424-2206. We are here for your support, and will help you to identify your weeds and give you a solution.
– Eradicate
Once we’ve identified the aquatic weed(s) or algae it’s time to find a solution to get rid of the problem. Carters Nursery carries a wide array of chemicals for controlling your aquatic nuisance species.
– Enjoy
A pond that is clean, clear, and healthy is an excellent place to relax by, swim in, and fish. The whole family can get involved in learning about aquatic ecosystems in this great outdoor classroom. All it takes is to Identify, Eradicate & Enjoy.
Sub-surface Aeration
We have professional quality aeration systems specifically designed for ALL Lakes & Ponds! From shallow water ponds to larger, deeper water lakes we got you covered. Our powerful aeration systems are the quietest, most efficient & easiest to install available on the market period! You will notice the improvement in water quality almost immediately.
Water Garden Water Treatments
We still have the largest selection of Koi Pond & Water Garden Supplies available in the area. We proudly stock the best of the best in water treatments featuring a full line of Aquascape products!
Come on by the showroom and check out our displays or give us a call with your questions. It’s time to get control of that problem Pond or Lake now! Call 731-424-2206.
~ Mark Carter
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February 27 – 28th. & March 1st. (Fri., Sat. & Sunday) – West TN. Home, Lawn & Garden Show at the Jackson, Tn. Fairgrounds. Come see our BEAUTIFUL Displays and enjoy the early SPRING with us.
Daylight Saving Time Starts: Sunday, March 8, 2015
MARCH 20th & 21st. (Friday & Saturday)- The Spring Fling with the Memphis Master Gardeners. At the Red Barn at the Agricenter in Memphis. Come down and see us
MARCH 28th. – Carter’s Nursery Spring Festival & Customer Appreciation Day! Something for the whole family! Workshops & classes, a Petting Zoo & Pony Rides for the kids + GREAT FOOD for all! Come out and help us kick off SPRING! (Saturday 9am. till 2pm.) This is a FREE event!
April 5th. (Sunday) – EASTER
April 11th. (Saturday) We will be setting up at the Tipton Co. Master Gardeners Annual Lawn & Garden Expo. in Brighton, Tn. Come by and see our display.
April 25th. – Learn ALL About Water Gardening! We will go over how to Design, prepare & build an ALL Natural, “Low Maintenance” Water Garden of your own! We will talk everything from Filters to Stone to Aquatic Plants & Fish!Get your hands dirty OR just watch and join the discussion and enjoy a morning in the garden. 9am. till lunch… Please call to Register.
May 10th. – Mother’s Day! DON’T miss this one!
Pond Tours in 2015.
We are holding 3 Pond Tours this year. A Spring Pond Tour (May 16th.), a Summer Pond Tour (June 27th.), & a Fall ‘Moonlight’ Pond Tour (September 26th.). All are fund raisers for our local Jackson Madison Co. Humane Society.
Unique Water Gardens, Pondless Waterfalls and Fountains will be showcased on the Pond Tours.
May 16th.(Saturday) – Our Annual Spring POP Tour – Our ‘Spring’ Pond Tour. is the 1st. of the season! (Always the Sat. after Mother’s Day) – A FUN and Beautiful Day! This is a Self Guided Tour and this is a Fundraiser for the Jackson Humane Society. We have been doing this for 17 years and counting for our local Humane Society and we hope you will come out and join us! The tour starts at 9am.! Tickets are $10 ea. (kids under 12 are FREE!). 100% of ALL ticket sales & donations go to the Humane Society! Carters Nursery is “Pond Central” for the Pond Tour and we invite you to come by throughout the day to sit a spell, have a drink & something to eat and look at the BEAUTIFUL Gardens and Water Features.
Evenings By The Pond!
Come out and enjoy a laid back evening by the pond. We always enjoy some good food, visit/meet friends & we try to always have an educational program on Water Gardens, Aquatic Plants, Fish OR some cool subject for all that come. These little get together’s are held through the warm season and are in different peoples homes & backyards. If you would like to come & enjoy the evening please let us know and you will be put on the e-mail invitation list. Call Jo at 731-424-2206
– The 1st. “Evening by the Pond” of the season will be hosted by Mark Carter & family at the Nursery Home on Thursday, May 7th. at 6:30pm. Address – 2846 Old Medina Rd. Jackson, Tn. 38305.
– Other dates and places are TBA & will be sent out by personal e-mail.
June 6th. (Saturday) 9am. – 11am. – Butterfly Release: We will have some great guest speakers, information on creating your own butterfly garden & a LIVE BUTTERFLY RELEASE! Bring the kids AND bring a CAMERA! Don’t miss this one! Call for more info and to get your name on the list for a Butterfly to Personally Release! #731-424-2206 – ask for Jo.
Our annual Butterfly Release is a don’t miss event!
June 21st. – Father’s Day! Let’s remember dad!
June 27th. – 17th. Annual Summer POP Tour – Our ‘Summer’ Pond Tour (Always the Saturday after Father’s Day) is A FUN and Beautiful Day! This is a Self Guided Tour and this is a Fundraiser for the Jackson Humane Society. Tickets are $10 ea. (kids under 12 are FREE!). Carters Nursery is “Pond Central” for the Pond Tour and we invite you to come by throughout the day to sit a spell, have a drink & something to eat and look at the BEAUTIFUL Gardens and Water Features.
~ This is also the night of the “Moonlight Luau!” Live music! + We cook a whole hog in the ground “Kalua Style” and have a party beneath the stars! This is a DON’T MISS event! More info to come!
July 4th. (Saturday) – Independence Day! We will be closed the 3rd., 4th. & 5th. in observance of the holiday!
SUMMER SEMINARS (We do 3 every Summer!)
-July 18th. – 9am. 2pm. OPEN HOUSE! ‘Get Your Feet Wet with Water Gardening!’ This is our annual Summer OPEN HOUSE at Carter’s Nursery! Take part in our Classes, Tour our Gardens and Ponds & stay for lunch with the Mark Carter “Pond Guy” and crew for a great day of Fun and Learning.
-August 15th. – Topic TBA
-September 12th. – Topic TBA.
September 26th. – 11th annual Moonlight Pond Tour. This is our Annual Night Time Pond Tour! The tour always falls on a Saturday Night closest to the Full Moon!! Don’t miss this Unique Garden Tour Experience! Tickets are $10 ea. (kids under 12 are FREE!). 100% of ALL ticket sales & donations go to the Humane Society! Carters Nursery is “Pond Central” for the Pond Tour and we invite you to come by throughout the evening and night to sit a spell, have a drink & something to eat. Enjoy the Fire Pit and look at the BEAUTIFUL Garden and Water Feature Lighting.
The nighttime garden is a magical world. The Moonlight Pond Tour is AWESOME!
October 17th. – Fall Festival/Customer Appreciation Day. Come take part in our Workshops & Classes! FREE LUNCH for ALL that come! Petting Zoo & Pony Rides for the kids! BIG SALES for the Fall Season for all that come!
Daylight Saving Time Ends: Sunday, November 1, 2015
Thanks, and I hope to see you all here! Call me with any questions at #731-424-2206. Here’s to a GREAT 2015!
~ Mark Carter
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Happy New Year! WOW! 2015 is here already…. I know, “Time Flies”…. TRUE STATEMENT! I’m spending time with family and friends & enjoying every minute of it :) AND reflecting on last year a bit… AND planning for this new year too. SO many things to be thankful for and so many people that have helped me and Carters Nursery grow & thrive! It’s almost overwhelming! So, THANKS for all you support and love!!! We are now entering our 26th year of business! That wouldn’t be possible without YOU!
I am putting together this years EVENTS Calendar right now, so I will publish that in a few days. 2015 is going to be the BEST year yet! We are going to have fun Workshops, Pond Tours, Pond Building Classes, Luau’s and MUCH MORE! Stay tuned! Looking forward to seeing y’all “Around the Pond” in 2015.
~ Mark Carter
Filed under: Videos | Tags: Christmas, Koi Ponds, Nursery, outdoor lifestyles
