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Saturday Morning “May Day” Sale | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

Mayday Mayday Mayday! If you’ve got a serious Spring Flower 🌺 Emergency 🆘- Head to Cartercountry- STAT!

Bring it in to Carters Nursery for a soft, very colorful landing ✈️

We’ve got a YUGE selection of Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Shrubs & Vines for your garden and deck.

We have a Great assortment of mixed Hanging Baskets! Mother’s Day is only a week away…

Plus –

Pond Supplies
Fish Food
Garden Supplies
Manure & Compost
Stone
Gravel
Mulch & More…

Were open till 2pm today!

Y’all Come!

Mark Carter
Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
Ph.# 731-424-2206
http://www.cartercountry.com

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Saturdays in the Garden are BACK! | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

April 17, 2021, 9:41 am
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Yes! The weekend is finally here 💥 Its a little cool out there, but hey, it’s Springtime in Tennessee… 😉

Come by and get a little something for your garden or Landscape… Here’s a few shots I just took this morning 👇🏻

Or grab some topsoil, mulch or stone.

Saturday’s are for Garden shoppers at Carters!

Y’all Come! We’re open today 8 – 2pm!

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Welcome Helen Schult Garden Club, Pt. 1 | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

April 14, 2021, 8:07 am
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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 I’m speaking to like minded people… Fellow Gardeners 😊 A ‘captive audience’ of the converted if you will. So I thought I would share this one on my blog. Here’s part 1 👇🏻

I LOVE to personally welcome folks to my Nursery and Design Center.

So it begins…

Stay Tuned for more 🙏🏻

Mark Carter
Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
Ph.# 731-424-2206
http://www.cartercountry.com

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Saturday is Here! | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

April 10, 2021, 6:44 am
Filed under: Family time, Food, Fountains, General Blog Entry's, God Bless America, Herbs, Hummingbirds, Koi, Koi Ponds, Lake and Pond, Landscaping & Gardening, Love, music, Nursery, Outdoor Lifestyles, Pond Tips, Pondless Waterfalls, Sunrises, Sunsets, water garden, Waterfalls | Tags: Aquatic Plants, Butterfly Plants, Conversation Plant, Garden Supplies, Gardening Supplies, Koi Supplies, Mulch, Nurseryfix, Peace ✌🏻Love ❤️ & Waterfalls, plants, Pond Cleaning Supplies, Pond Supplies, Saturday, Saturday Fun, Saturday in the Garden, Saturday Morning, Saturday off, Saturday Sale, Saturday Shoppers, Saturday Song, Saturdays Are Special, Shop Local, Shopping, Small Business Saturday, Sorry We’re Open, Stone Yard, Water garden supplies, What ever happened to Saturday night, Y’all Come, Yes We’re Open

Yes! The weekend is finally here 💥 We had some rain last night, but hey, it’s Springtime in Tennessee… Your welcome 😉

Come by and get a little something for you garden or Landscape… Here’s a few shots I just took this morning 👇🏻

Or get some mulch and stone 😊

Saturday’s are for Garden shoppers at Carters!

Y’all Come! We’re open today 8 – 2pm!

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Have You Been In Cartercountry’s Boutique Lately?

Spring has Sprung and the Nursery is coming back to life ☘️🌼❤️😊 We have all the Spring Pond Water Treatments stocked up and ready and plants are starting to come in as well.
But have you seen what going on in the Garden Shop & Boutique?

It’s really looking like Spring in the Boutique!

We have your Pond Supplies ready!

Spring Pond Supplies at Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, Tennessee

Gifts and clothing as well!

Did I mention Jewelry? And gifts?

Spring is here! Drop by and see us 😊

Mark Carter
Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
Ph.# 731-424-2206
http://www.cartercountry.com

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Friday Radio Report | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

March 19, 2021, 7:36 am
Filed under: Family time, Food, Fountains, General Blog Entry's, God Bless America, Herbs, Hummingbirds, Koi, Koi Ponds, Lake and Pond, Landscaping & Gardening, Love, music, Nursery, Outdoor Lifestyles, Pond Tips, Pondless Waterfalls, water garden, Waterfalls | Tags: #fishyfriday, 360, Clean Pond, Dormant Oil, Fishy Friday, Friday blog, Friday From The Road, Friday Radio Report, Friday Report, Friday’s, Friends and Family, Garden Supplies, Gardening Show, Gardening Supplies, Good Friends, I ❤️ My Friends!, It’s Finally Friday, Koi Supplies, Old Friends, Organic Gardening, Plant Sale, plants, Pond Cleaning Supplies, Pond Supplies, Radio, Show, Spring, Spring Cleaning, Spring Color, Spring Garden Show, Spring Gardening, Spring is Coming, Spring is Here!, Spring News, Spring Planting, Spring Pond Cleaning, Spring Pond Maintenance, Talk Radio, Thank God It’s Fishy Friday, Thank God It’s Friday, Trees, Vernal Equinox, Water garden supplies

Good Morning! I’m walking in the studios of WNWS 101.5 FM, right here in beautiful Downtown Jackson, TN! I am going LIVE from 9-11am With Dan Reaves and Seabass on the 360! We are going to talk about Outdoor Living, Gardening and the season that is upon us… SPRING!!! 🍀

I’m on the 360 with Dan Reaves & Sea Bass on Fridays from 9-11am Call in with ALL your gardening and Outdoor Lifestyle questions at 731-891-6161 OR – Listen LIVE at 101.5 WNWS or 93.1 FM Talk Radio – on your smart phone using your TuneIn app.!

LOTS of stuff happening in the garden right now!
– Trimming and pruning!
– Clean up under your fruit trees! And apply dormant oil IF the buds haven’t broken…
– Design and planting of shrubs and trees!
– Mulching! And… Gardening is back!

Tomorrow is The “Vernal Equinox”… Spring is here at last! 😊

We are open today until 4pm! And Tomorrow 8am – 2pm.!

Stop in and get some Garden and Pond supplies! Spring is Springing as we speak! 🍀 https://carterslandscape.com/wp/contact

– Call your friends and y’all Tune in! 93.1 or 101.5 FM 9-11am. Today! Jackson, TN
– Call in with ALL you questions! 731-891-6161

Fishy Friday’s are back for 2021! 20% off KOI ALL DAY on Friday at Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio!

Thank you! I hope you all have a great 1st. weekend Of SPRING!!!🍀 🌺 🌼

PS: Carters Nursery is open to serve you! Please be courteous and wear your mask when inside the office … God Bless🙏🏻

– I’m on the 360 with Sea Bass & Dan Reaves Fridays from 9-11am Call in with ALL your Outdoor Living questions 731-891-6161

Have a Great Friday!

Mark Carter
Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
Ph.# 731-424-2206
http://www.cartercountry.com

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How Do I Clean My Water Garden | Koi Pond | Carters Nursery & Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

February 23, 2021, 10:19 pm
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I know Spring is upon us! I got 2 calls back to back today asking about Pond Cleaning! We are at the beginning of “Pond Cleaning Season” here at Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio! From daylight to dark for the next month or two we will be splitting Aquatic Plants, Potting Aquatic Plants, Catching & Culling Fish, Replacing Filter Pads, Draining and Rinsing Ponds, Touching up stone work and Gravel, etc. etc. One of the biggest questions I’m getting from new Pond Owners is “How do I clean my Water Garden”?

I have blogged on this subject before, but I know refreshers are helpful so here is a short list of Tools & Pond Supplies that you will need while performing your Pond/Water Garden Clean-out if you do it yourself…

1st. have ALL your tools and supplies needed on site and ready –

1. Fish Nets – Before you drain your pond for the spring clean-out, you’ll need to catch and relocate your fish. Purchasing a good quality net means doing this without injuring your fish during the catch and release.

2. Planting Pots – Spring clean-out is a great time to thin and divide plants that have grown out of bounds or crowded a pot. Make sure you have some aquatic plant pots & aquatic plant soil handy so you can re-pot and share your new plants with other water gardeners.

3. Extra Gravel – After the freeze and thaw of winter, you’ll inevitably find rocks and gravel that have shifted, exposing bare liner. With an extra bag or two of gravel, you can cover exposed liner in a jiffy.

4. Aquatic Plant Fertilizer – Take advantage of the water-free accessibility of water lilies, lotus, and other plants that may need to be fertilized, by having a container of aquatic plant fertilizer tabs on hand when you’re doing your pond clean-out.

5. Container for Plant Debris – Grab an old plastic plant pot or bucket so you can easily dispose of any debris that you gather from the pond bottom or from dead plant matter.

6. Rubber Gloves and Boots – Spring clean-outs can be cold, wet, and messy. Arming yourself with boots and gloves will go a long way toward making this chore much less unpleasant.

7. Fish Container – A large tub or tank will be needed so you can have a roomy place to keep your fish during the clean-out. Use water from the pond to fill the tank and use a small fountain pump or aerator to re-circulate the water.

8. Net to Cover the Fish Container – Fish, especially large Koi, jump, and they may very well jump right out of the container that you have set up for them. Be sure to cover it with a net that is pulled tight across the container to prevent them from jumping 🐬

9. Pump and Discharge Pipe – To drain the water out of the pond, you will need a pump and some discharge pipe. It’s OK to use your pond pump, but even better if you have an extra pump to lessen the wear and tare on your pond pump. About 2,000 GPH, depending on the size of your pond, will do the trick.

A cleanout pump and flexible discharge hose are very important tools to have. We sell complete Clean Out Pump Kits at Carters Nursery Pond & Patio | How Do I Clean My Water Garden | Koi Pond | Carters Nursery & Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

10. High Pressure Nozzle – Use a pressure nozzle on your garden hose to dislodge debris and algae from the rocks.

11. Pond Detox – Always detox the newly filled pond before you put the fish back in.

12. Expanding Foam – Expanding foam may need a bit of a touch up in some areas. Be prepared with a can of it just in case.

13. New Filter Mats – Filter mats should be replaced approximately every 3 years. If you think it might be time, be prepared by purchasing replacements prior to your clean-out.

14. Pruners – Part of a spring clean-out is pruning back dead plant material from the previous season. Make sure you have a good pair of pruners and/or scissors to get the job done.

15. Plastic Rake – You can rake the leaves right out of your pond with a small plastic (child’s) rake. The plastic lessens the chance of damaging the liner and the small size makes it easier to maneuver in tight spots than an adult size rake.

After the Water Feature and Filtration System is thoroughly cleaned and the Pond re-filled, turn on the pump and add detox to the water by label instructions. I like to run the pump for a little while before we start reintroducing the fish. Then start adding fresh Cold Temperature Bacteria to the Pond daily to get the system up and running right. A Good Spring Clean-out is the KEY to a GREAT season.

Start adding Cold Water Bacteria to your newly cleaned pond right away! Crystal Clear Water will be your reward. | How Do I Clean My Water Garden | Koi Pond | Carters Nursery & Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

It’s time to get ready for Spring!

Mark Carter
Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
Ph.# 731-424-2206
http://www.cartercountry.com

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Super Bowl Monday | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

Well, I hate to say “I told you so”…. But, Boom 💥 Brady won and won BIG! 💥 What a great, well played game! I’m not a big talker when it comes to football 🏈, but man, the pushback and BS I’ve gotten over my backing of the “old guy”… Vindication! I knew he and the Buccaneers had this in the bag 💼 They have become quite the team. They worked hard and won the prize. That’s something to be proud of! Hats off to the Bucs!

For me, as soon as Super Bowl Sunday is over – Monday morning starts my Spring preparation’s in earnest. I refer to it as Super Bowl Monday! Plans for the season, plant orders, clean up at the nursery, pond services get started as soon as weather allows, etc… The Nursery is open Wednesday through Saturday for your Gardening and Shopping pleasure. We have – Mulch, Top Soil, Sand, Gravel, Bulk Stone, Palletized Stone, Pond Supplies and much more available for purchase! Our new Boutique/Gift Shop is open as well! Gifts for any occasion are available, particularly, the upcoming Valentine’s Day celebration ❤️

We are putting together a list of Water Gardens & Koi Ponds to service right now, so feel free to give me a call to get on the Pond Maintenance Schedule – 731-424-2206.
PS: Our schedule is filling fast!

Football season is over! Now, it’s time for the real show to begin – The run up to Spring time in Tennessee!

Here’s to the coming Spring!

Mark Carter
Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
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http://www.cartercountry.com

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Throwback Thursday | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, Tennessee

I came across this picture of an article about last Springs Maintenance Workshop & Spring Fest. Event. Sure was tough this season missing out on all the fun stuff… But I know things happen that are out of our control and we do what we must…

That being said, I sure am looking forward to seeing things get back to some sense of normal soon! We will continue to respect others space by social distancing and keeping things clean for our clients! And even though we weren’t able to hold Large Public events like our Maintenance Workshops & Waterfall Classes, we are here to personally help you as always!
I love #throwbackthursday!