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It’s Waterfall Wednesday | #waterfallwednesday | Carters Nursery Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

Ok folks, here we go again… I don’t even get turned around good and it’s already Waterfall Wednesday again! But what a great thing to celebrate! Waterfall’s 🌊

Here’s a relevant question-

Q – What’s cooler than a Waterfall?

That’s the coolest’ 😎 thing about this question… I don’t have to tell you the answer! You already know 💭

What’s cooler than a Waterfall?
~ 💥 NOTHING! 💥

It’s #waterfallwednesday ❤️

Enjoy this beautiful day!

Mark Carter

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



Carters Nursery’s Annual ‘Spring Pond Workshop’ & Customer Appreciation Day is Saturday, April 1st. 2023 | Carters Nursery Pond&Patio | Jackson, TN

Carter’s Nursery Pond & Patio’s Spring Pond Workshop is 1 week from today! Pond Maintenance Classes, Seasonal sales! + Snacks & refreshments for all! Come out and help us kick off SPRING! (Saturday April 1st.from 9amtill 2pm.) This is a FREE event.

If you want to learn more about Water Features this is for YOU! Come out next Saturday morning and take part in a pond clean-out. Learn how to divide aquatic plants, learn more about Koi Health. Ask questions, get good info from the Pro’s! It all happens next Saturday morning, April 1st.

Thanks & See you around the ponds at Carters!


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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Pond Tip Tuesday | Pond Tips | Koi Health Tips | Carters Nursery Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

Fall is in full swing! The sun is setting earlier every day & the temps are falling… We are past our first frost and more are coming by weeks end. Soon, the saddest part of the season will be paying us a visit… The time when we STOP feeding our Koi for the season

My Koi have eaten well this year & have put on a good bit of fat to get them through the Cool Season ahead. Now is the time that many of my clients and fellow Koi enthusiasts start asking a very important question…

– When do I stop feeding Cool Season Koi Food to my Pond Pets?

– My Answer- Remember the rule of 50!

It’s getting close to the time of the year to stop feeding our ‘Finned Friends’… Sad, but so important for their health and well being. Until the water is too cold, we can keep feeding Cool Temp Food to them – We have it at Carters Nursery Pond & Patio, 2846 Old Medina Rd. Jackson, TN


When the water temperature stabilizes below 50 degrees Fahrenheit you should stop feeding your Koi… Even Cool Season Koi Food… We like to call it the ‘Rule Of 50’… | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

Switching to a Cool Temperature Koi Food is very important for the health of your Koi! So is knowing when to stop feeding! 

Every Pond should have a floating Pond thermometer. Our finned friends are cold blooded & water temperature is very important when it comes to seasonal feeding times. Pick one up at Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

So to wrap it up, keep a check on your water temp (via a Pond thermometer) & when your water temp stabilizes below 50 degrees, you should transition from Cool Season Koi Food to NO More feeding for this season. That’s the “Rule of 50”…

Viva La’ Fall!

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 Call In Radio | Everybody Talks | WNWS 101.5 FM | Carters Nursery Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

Good Morning! Here we are, Halloween 👻 Weekend! It’s a another BEAUTIFUL DAY in Jackson, TN! I am walking into the studios of WNWS 101.5 FM, in downtown Jackson! I will be going ‘LIVE’ from 9-11 am with the two Coolest Cats Around 🐈‍⬛ – Mr. Seabass and Sir Chuck Walker, on the best little show in Jackson – “Everybody Talks” ! 

I’m LIVE today from 9-11am Call in and lets have some FUN! 731-423-8101

I’ll be here from 9-11am – So get your questions ready! We will be talking Outdoor Living, Koi Ponds, ‘Cool Season’ gardening, trimming, mulching, landscaping, pumpkin carving, 💥TN VOLS UNDEFEATED FOOTBALL 🏈 💥 and Halloween 🎃 Tune in! 

We will talk about just about anything that YOU want to talk about! Ask a question, send in a picture, share a story (but please, NO politics!) It’s Friday! Call in and join us – 731-423-8101

For 20 years Ive been involved with this Friday Talk Show and it just keeps getting better! The phone # is still the same – 731-423-8101

– HEY, You can listen, and you can call in and talk… the # is the same that it has been for over 20 years – 731-423-8101. But, did you know you can text your comments and questions? 731-277-5155

Did you know you can text us? Texting us is so easy! 731-277-5155 Give us a shout out from the road… Happy Halloween 👻

Also – Come by and see us at the Nursery! We are open today until 4pm and tomorrow 8-2! Fall is in the air! 

Fall is in at Carters!

Come on in to Carters Nursery and get what you need for your Fall Garden and your Koi Pond! We have Plants, Shrubs & Perennials! And all the cool season Pond treatments you need! Including Cool Season Koi Food & Cold Water Bacteria! We’ve got stone by the pound and Sod by the piece! Plus cool hats, jeans, garden decor and gifts in our ’Unique Boutique’!


Give us a call 📞 I’m looking forward to seeing 👀 ya’ on the air…

It’s 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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Pond Tip Tuesday | Pond Tips | Koi Pond Tips | Carters Nursery Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

We have had a long, HOT Summer and have enjoyed feeding our ‘Finned Friends’ every day  But now we are going into the cooler months of the year and one of the most asked questions I get is – “When do I STOP feeding my Koi in the Fall?”

A very important tool to have in your pond is a simple pond thermometer. When temps drop below 60 I start feeding “Low Temp. Fish Food” & some fresh fruits and veggies like peas, oranges, grapefruit & carrots. | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

It’s very important to take your fish into the colder months as healthy & happy as possible! They are cold blooded and their metabolism will soon slow to a crawl! So feeding the right foods now will really help them for their long journey through Fall & Winter.

When the water temperature hits 60 degrees I discontinue regular Koi Food and start feeding Cool Season Koi Food. I also start giving them some daily treats like fresh or frozen veggies and fruits like (peas, carrots, grapefruit, oranges & melon). These food are a good source of vitamins & minerals and help to ready them for the Winter.

Get your Pond Supplies, Cold Water Bacteria & Cool Temp Koi Food at Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

After the water temp drops to 55 degrees I slow my feeding down to 1 time per day with just cool temp Koi food. Then after the water has reached 50 degree’s F. (sustained around 10 days time) STOP all feeding until Spring!

This is tough on me… BUT, I know it’s something that I have to do for their overall health. Feeding them when their metabolism is in Winter mode can/will kill them! So even on a warm day when they are literally begging for food – DON’T DO IT!

And don’t forget – keep the skimmer free of leaves & other debris. I even drape a leaf net over my Pond. It keeps maintenance down to a minimum.

Enjoy this beautiful #Pondtiptuesday!

Happy Pondering!


Mark Carter

Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio

2846 Old Medina Rd. 

Jackson, Tn. 38305

Ph# 731-424-2206

www.cartercountry.com



It’s Fall 🍁 When do I stop feeding my Koi high protein food and start feeding Cool Season Koi Food? | Carters Nursery Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

Fall is in full swing! The sun is setting earlier every day & the temps are falling… And soon, Jack Frost 🥶 will be paying us a visit… The Koi have eaten well this year & have put on a good bit of fat to get them through the Cool Season ahead. Now is the time that many of my clients and fellow Koi enthusiasts start asking a very important question…

– When do I stop feeding regular food and start feeding Cool Season Koi Food?

– My Answer- Remember the rule of 60!

When the water temperature drops below 60 degrees Fahrenheit you should switch to a Lower Protein, Cool Season Koi Food. We like to call it the ‘Rule Of 60’… | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

Switching to a Cool Temperature Koi Food is very important for the health of your Koi!

Every Pond should have a floating Pond thermometer. Our finned friends are cold blooded & water temperature is very important when it comes to seasonal feeding times. Pick one up at Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

So be sure to – check your water temp (via a floating thermometer) & when your water temp drops to 60 degrees, you should transition to Cool Season Koi Food. That’s the “Rule of 60”

Fall is NOW! Enjoy your Koi 


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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Feeding My Koi

Every evening I make my rounds and feed my babies ❤️ Join me as I get started 😊

Man I love my Koi! ❤️ Y’all have a good night 🌙

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 Morning at Carters Nursery Pond & Patio 🌞 We Are Open Until 2pm! ⛲️

The gates are opening at 8am and we are here to serve YOU today until 2pm!

Its a BEAUTIFUL DAY! Come on in to Carters Nursery and get what you need for your Garden and your Pond! We are loaded with Hanging Baskets, Ferns, Shrubs & Perennials! We’ve got stone by the pound and Sod by the piece! Plus cool hats, jeans, garden decor and gifts in our ’Unique Boutique’…

We are here till 2pm! 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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Did you say Koi & Pond Supplies? | Carters Nursery Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN
May 25, 2022, 12:48 pm
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Did you say Koi & Pond Supplies? Why yes, yes I did… The Koi Shack & The Pond Shack are stacked and packed with ALL the supplies you need for your Koi Ponds and Water Gardens!

I was trying to tell the story in pictures 😊 We got what you need for your Pond and Pond Fish!

Have a Great Hump 🐫 Day! 💥

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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Radio Time 9-11 AM Today! | Friday Radio Report | Everybody Talks | WNWS 101.5 FM | Carters Nursery Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

I am heading into the studios of WNWS 101.5 FM, in downtown Jackson, TN to go LIVE from 9-11 am with “The Crew” Seabass and Chuck Walker! Join us today on “Everybody Talks”!

I’m on today 9-11am Call in and lets have some FUN! 731-423-8101

Spring is in Full Swing in West TN! So get all your questions ready! We will be talking Outdoor Living, Grilling, Koi Ponds, Gardening, trimming, mulching, landscaping, Hummingbird watching, AND Just about anything else that YOU want to talk about! Ask a question, send in a picture, share a story (but please, NO politics!) It’s Friday! Call in and join us – 731-423-8101 

For 20 years Ive been involved with this Friday Talk Show and it just keeps getting better! The phone # is still the same – 731-423-8101

Its Mothers Day Weekend!!! 💥 What do you have planned? Dinner? Cookout? Roses 🌹 No matter what it is, don’t forget about – Mom ❤️

We all love our Mothers! If you haven’t found the perfect gift, bring her by the Nursery! We have things that ALL Moms Love ❤️


– HEY, You can listen, and you can call in and talk… the # is the same that it has been for over 20 years – 731-423-8101. But, did you know you can text your comments and questions? 731-277-5155

Did you know you can text? Texting us is so easy! 731-277-5155 Everybody’s doin it… 

Come by and see us at the Nursery! 

Spring has Sprung at Carters! 

We have Everything for your Pond and Water Garden at Carters Nursery Pond & Patio. From Seasonal Food and Water Treatments to Filters and Supplies, we have you covered! 

Its pond cleaning season! You can get all your supplies at Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio. 

Plus – LOTS of plants are in as well! Come by for flowers, hanging baskets and mulch!

We are fully stock with beautiful Pond Fish! Come check it out…

Fridays on the radio are always so much fun! Give us a call 731-423-8101.

TGIF! See ya’ on the air 9-11am!

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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