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I have been asked a few times on the radio lately about composting, so I went back in the archives and pulled this up. This was 1st published over 10 years ago!
A big blowing storm just came through and left plenty of leaves š to get us all started…
āFall is one of my Favorite seasons! Cooler weather, fall planting and gardening and all the great family gatherings and food are wonderful. Fall is also a GREAT time to start aĀ Compost Pile. All those leaves, plants and grasses that you have to cut back and all of the upcoming holiday food scraps add up too a great supply of usable components in a compost pile!
Starting aĀ Compost pileĀ is quick , easy and wonāt cost you anything to get started! Compost is one of natureās best mulches and soil amendments and you can use it instead of chemical fertilizers.Ā CompostĀ improves soil structure, texture and increases the soilās water-holding capacity. Compost loosens clay soils and helps sandy soils to retain water. The organic matter in compost provides food for microorganisms, which in turn keeps the soil in a healthy, balanced condition. Nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus are produced naturally by the feeding of microorganisms, so few if any soil amendments will need to be added.
Itās easy to get started .
-Bag your grass clippings or mulch up all those leaves for theĀ compostĀ pile!
-Save those kitchen scraps and add them to the compost pile. Kitchen scraps are typically high in nitrogen, which helps heat up the compost pile and speed up the composting process. Egg shells, coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable peels and scraps are good candidates for the compost pie. But DONāT add meat, grease or other animal products!
ā With a compost pile, bigger is often better. Heat builds up with a bigger pile, but you donāt want to get much bigger than about 3 feet by 3 feet, if itās too big it can be hard to work around. Multiple piles may be in order .
ā Aerate your compost! If you are composting with a pile, or in a static (non-tumbling) compost bin, be sure to mix up the contents so that the pile gets oxygen and can break down effectively. Turn it with a pitch fork from time to time .
ā Donāt let the compost completely dry out. A compost pile needs moisture to keep the composting process active , BUT , donāt keep it too wet.
ā Too much of any one material will slow down the composting process. If you have all leaves, all grass clippings or an overload of any other single type of material, it can throw off the balance of the pile. Itās best to keep a balanced mix of green (nitrogen) and brown (carbon) materials.
When ready, this compost will be wonderful for the whole garden!
Good Luck and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!ā
Mark Carter
Carterās Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
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Its a beautiful Saturday morning, the air is crisp, the Sun āļø is shining and the Nursery is open! Yāall come!
We got what you need for your Fall Landscape & Garden!
- Mulch
- Too Soil
- Manure
- Soil Amendments
- Flowers
- Perennials
- Aquatic Plants
- Pond Fish (Koi, Shubunkin, Comets)
- Pond Supplies
- Fish Food
- Fox Farm Products
- Stone and Gravel
We also have a YUGE supply of āPond Stuffāā¦
- Leaf šĀ Nets
- Water Treatments
- FiltersĀ
- Skimmers
- Pumps
- Aeration Units
- Floating Fountains
- Underwater lights
- Food
- Deco Items
- So much Moreā¦
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Jackson, Tn. 38305
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The gates open at 8am. Come in and get a āNurseryfixā.
We got what you need!
- Mulch
- Too Soil
- Manure
- Soil Amendments
- flowers
- Perennials
- Aquatic Plants
- Pond Fish (Koi, Shubunkin, Comets)
- Pond Supplies
- Fish Food
- Stone and Gravel
- And so much moreā¦
We still have some beautiful hanging baskets and plants! And we are here to help you today from 8 till 2! Yāall come!
Saturday is for gardeners at Carters Nursery!
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2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
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Saturday mornings are special! Especially if your a gardener š We will open shortly at 8am and will be here to serve YOU till 2pm. šŖ“ Yāall come on in for a āNurseryfixā …
Weāve got what you need šš»
Itās gonna be a Beautiful Day! Yāall come see us š
We are open today 8 – 2 to serve YOU!
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Jackson, Tn. 38305
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Yes! The weekend is finally here š„ Its a little cool out there, but hey, itās Springtime in Tennesseeā¦ š
Come by and get a little something for your garden or Landscapeā¦ Hereās a few shots I just took this morning šš»
Or grab some topsoil, mulch or stone.
Saturdayās are for Garden shoppers at Carters!
Yāall Come! Weāre open today 8 ā 2pm!Ā
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2846 Old Medina Rd.Ā
Jackson, Tn. 38305
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I speak for and/or host many Garden Clubs and Societies at my local Nursery, Garden and Design Center in Jackson, TN. I always love it, because Iām speaking to like minded people… Fellow Gardeners š A ācaptive audienceā of the converted if you will. So I thought I would share this one on my blog. Hereās part 1 šš»
So it begins…
Stay Tuned for more šš»
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Jackson, Tn. 38305
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http://www.cartercountry.com
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I have been asked a few times on the radio lately about composting, so I went back in the archives and pulled this up. This was 1st published 10 years ago – To the day! š„
A big blowing storm is coming thru tonight, ie; A leaf stripper! šĀ Plenty to get yaā startedš
āFall is one of my Favorite seasons! Cooler weather, fall planting and gardening and all the great family gatherings and food are wonderful. Fall is also a GREAT time to start a compost pile. All those leaves, plants and grasses to cut back and all of the upcoming holiday food scraps add up too a great supply of usable components in a compost pile!
Starting a Compost pile is quick , easy and wonāt cost you anything to get started! Compost is one of natureās best mulches and soil amendments and you can use it instead of chemical fertilizers. Compost improves soil structure, texture and increases the soilās water-holding capacity. Compost loosens clay soils and helps sandy soils to retain water. The organic matter in compost provides food for microorganisms, which in turn keeps the soil in a healthy, balanced condition. Nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus are produced naturally by the feeding of microorganisms, so few if any soil amendments will need to be added.
Once the process is complete you can use this free resource as mulch, soil amendments, top dressing for your lawn, to make compost tea for veggies & more. | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, Tennessee
Itās easy to get started .
-Bag your grass clippings and mulch up all those leaves for the compostĀ pile!
-Save those kitchen scraps and add them to the compost pile. Kitchen scraps are typically high in nitrogen, which helps heat up the compost pile and speed up the composting process. Egg shells, coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable peels and scraps are good candidates for the compost pie. But DONāT add meat, grease or other animal products!
ā With a compost pile, bigger is often better. Heat builds up with a bigger pile, but you donāt want to get much bigger than about 3 feet by 3 feet, if itās too big it can be hard to work around. Multiple piles may be in order .
ā Aerate your compost! If you are composting with a pile, or in a static (non-tumbling) compost bin, be sure to mix up the contents so that the pile gets oxygen and can break down effectively. Insert a few pvc pipes to get oxygen to the core and Turn it with a pitch fork from time to time .
ā Donāt let the compost completely dry out. A compost pile needs moisture to keep the composting process active , BUT , donāt keep it too wet.
ā Too much of any one material will slow down the composting process. If you have all leaves, all grass clippings or an overload of any other single type of material, it can throw off the balance of the pile. ItāsĀ best to keep a balanced mix of green (nitrogen) and brown (carbon) materials.
When ready, this compost will be wonderful for the whole garden!
Good Luck and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!ā
Mark Carter
Carterās Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
Ph.#Ā 731-424-2206
http://www.cartercountry.com
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We had a few calls on the radio show (The 180) Yesterday about HOW- TO start a compost pile. Here is a little info to help get you started ā
This is the perfect time to start composting! You can make your own compost from the leaves, grass clippings and organic waste you already have to dispose of!
Fall is A great time to start composting. All those leaves, plants and grasses to cut back and all of the upcoming holiday food scraps add up too a great supply of usable components in a compost pile!
Starting a Compost pile is quick , easy and wonāt cost you anything to get started! Compost is one of natureās best mulches and soil amendments andĀ its natural! Plus you can use it instead of chemical fertilizers. Compost improves soil structure, texture and increases the soilās water-holding capacity. Compost loosens clay soils and helps sandy soils to retain water. The organic matter in compost provides food for microorganisms, which in turn keeps the soil in a healthy, balanced condition. Nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus are produced naturally by the feeding of microorganisms, so few if any soil amendments will need to be added.
-Bag your grass clippings and mulch up all those leaves for the compost pile!
-Save your kitchen scraps and add them to the compost pile. Kitchen scraps are typically high in nitrogen, which helps heat up the compost pile and speed up the composting process. Egg shells, coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable peels and scraps are good candidates for the compost pie. But DONāT add meat, grease or other animal products!
ā With a compost pile, bigger is often better. Heat builds up with a bigger pile, but you donāt want to get much bigger than about 3 feet by 3 feet, if itās too big it can be hard to work around. Multiple piles may be in order .
ā Aerate your compost! If you are composting with a pile, or in a static (non-tumbling) compost bin, be sure to mix up the contents so that the pile gets oxygen and can break down effectively. Insert a few pvc pipes to get oxygen to the core and Turn it with a pitch fork from time to time .
ā Donāt let the compost completely dry out. A compost pile needs moisture to keep the composting process active , BUT , donāt keep it too wet.
ā Too much of any one material will slow down the composting process. If you have all leaves, all grass clippings or an overload of any other single type of material, it can throw off the balance of the pile. Itās best to keep a balanced mix of green (nitrogen) and brown (carbon) materials.
Once the process is complete you can use this free resource as mulch, soil amendments, top dressing for your lawn, to make compost tea for veggies & more. | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN
Good Luck and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
ā Mark Carter
Mark Carter
Carterās Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
Ph# 731-424-2206
www.cartercountry.com
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Have you been by Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio lately?
Lizards š¦ & Snakes š and Frogs šø OH My!
We have some beautiful Talavera pottery and accent pieces for ya…
We have great supply of Pond Supplies & Water Treatments. | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio
Lots of Supplies for the Garden too…
If your gonna grow some Turnip greens, try a variety called ‘Seven Top’ . I think they are the best greens out there. These don’t grow a turnip root though… Just the best greens!
We have compost, manure & Mulch too!
Itās time to switch to Cool Season Fish food! We stock it at Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN
Seasonal items for Fall like wheat straw and Pumpkins šĀ too…!
The Fall season starts now š Join us for Fall Fest October the 12th!
Yāall Come see us for all your Water Garden & Landscaping needs! Fall is here š
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2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
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We are āPost Memorial Dayā folks, which means we are counting off the 100 Days of Summer (Memorial Day till Labor Day!)… Now is the time when a Lot of people do their planting.
Have you planted any tomatoes š ? If not, this is the PERFECT time! & ALL our vegetables are Buy 1 Get 1 FREE! | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, Tennessee
Got Flowers šŗ?
Hanging baskets & LOTS of COLOR! | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, Tennessee
Aquatic Plants are looking Great!
My Lotus are looking Great! Introduce one to your garden today!
Yāall come by and load up on some Beautiful Plants at a Great Price š Summer is upon us!
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