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A Break From Performance To Training | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio

One of the things about running your own business is that things get, VERY busy! The old saying “If you want something done right, do it yourself” rings true daily… LOTS of hats 🧢 to wear… The daily grind can get overwhelming & you loose that line between your personal time/life and your business.

Don’t let your business run YOU! Take time to stay organized & to train your employees and yourself 🤔

I am switching my focus for the next couple of days to ‘organizing and training in my Business. As a business owner you find yourself constantly Performing! Work work work, perform, perform, perform! DON’T forget to train some as well! That is most of our (small business owners) biggest downfalls…

I made a commitment long ago to stay on top of Technology and of advances in my field. I also try to invest in my Team so that we ALL stay on top of our game! | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, Tennessee

I’ve got to go to my next “Zoom Room” meeting now, so I want to wish everyone a good day!

PS: I will be sharing a few things I’m learning now with you soon.

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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Waterfall Wednesday | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, Tennessee

August 12, 2020, 6:35 am
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It’s Waterfall Wednesday! My favorite day of the week 😊 I just LOVE sharing pictures of what we do here at Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio! I’ve said it for years and I’ll say it again- “Waterfalls are my business, and business is GOOD”! Here’s a snap shot of a Waterfall from a recent project…

This picture was taken minutes after it was first plugged in… A new creation that produces positive vibrations 24/7!

Literally just brought to life, this little beauty will bring sound and life to this garden for many years to come. I ❤️ My Job!

Thanks to all! Have a Happy Waterfall Wednesday! #waterfallwednesday

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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Staycations Are In Our Futures | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, Tennessee

We have been stuck at home more and more this year… Now they are talking about maybe mandatory home school for everyone this Fall 😳 With all the uncertainty, more and more people are turning their homes into their destination spot! Forget the vacation- Lets create the perfect spot for a “Staycation”!

Do you have a place to relax in the Landscape? A patio, pergola structure, Outdoor kitchen, pond or pool? 🤔

The possibility’s are endless! Let me know if I can help.

Mark Carter

Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio

Ph.# 731-424-2206

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Waterfall Wednesday | Pondless Waterfall Edition | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, Tennessee

Another week has past and it’s #waterfallwednesday again! My focus this week is on a Very special kind of Waterfall – The Pondless Waterfall!

This Pondless Waterfall was just plugged in! If you want a truly Low Maintenance Water Feature, look no further than a Custom Pondless Waterfall. | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, Tennessee

I ❤️ Pondless Waterfalls! They are Low Maintenance, totally customizable & sound so nice! You get the Waterfall & stream without the maintenance of the Pond & Fish!

Here you see the workings of a Pondless Waterfall. As you see, the water is held underground and the pump can’t clog. Talk about Low Maintenance! | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, Tennessee

Check out this link below – there is more complete info on Pondless Waterfalls and even a portfolio of some Pondless Waterfalls that we designed and built right here at Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio!
Check the link 👇🏻
https://carterslandscape.com/wp/pondless-waterfalls/

Enjoy your “Hump Day” and enjoy Waterfalls! Especially Pondless Waterfalls!

Have a Great Waterfall Wednesday!

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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Vote For Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio in The Readers Choice Awards | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, Tennessee

Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio has been nominated for Best Landscape Company & Best Local Nursery and Garden Center in the Jackson Sun Readers Choice Awards! ❤️🙏🏻

We have been nominated as Best Landscape Company & Best Nursery & Garden Center. WOW! Thank you for the nominations! & Thank You in advance for your votes 🗳 You can vote for us everyday until the end of the month.

Voting for winners opens at 12:01 a.m. on March 16 and runs through 11:59 p.m. on March 29.

Winners will be announced May 10.

Thank You for nominating Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio for the Readers Choice Awards in Best Landscape Company & Best Local Nursery & Garden Center! You can vote for us by clicking the link below and following the simple instructions. You will be sent a personal link that you can vote from. Click here 👇🏻

https://jacksonsun.secondstreetapp.com/2020-Jackson-Sun-Readers-Choice-Awards/gallery/?group=340509

Thanks for your confidence! We are voting for our favorites in several categories too! Have a GREAT 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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Throwback Thursday | #throwbackthursday | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, Tennessee

February 13, 2020, 9:08 am
Filed under: Family time, Fountains, General Blog Entry's, God Bless America, Koi, Koi Ponds, Lake and Pond, Landscaping & Gardening, Love, Nursery, Outdoor Lifestyles, Pondless Waterfalls, Sunrises, water garden, Waterfalls | Tags: #throwbackthursday, CAC, Carters Nursery Pond and Patio, Custom Water Features, Designer, Disney, Epcot, Fellowship, Koi Pond Designer, Landscape Designer, Master CAC, Old Friends, Professional Pond Builder, Team Spirit, Throwback Thursday

Its “Throwback Thursday” again and I have a good one for ya… Here’s our team of CAC’s (Certified Aquascape Contractors) that went down to Epcot and built this totally Custom Water Feature for the International Flower & Garden Festival. We were there to show the world what was possible with Water Features in your own backyard. We did this several years in a row & I think it went a long way in educating the public on what was possible and that there are Trained, Certified Professionals that can help!

We all worked through the night for several nights to build this “One of a kind” Water Feature in Epcot. Over 1 million people saw this feature.

When you work in Disney parks, you work at night! Midnight to 8am to be exact. It’s a shock to the system, but totally worth it!

Here it is after clean up and landscaping. Quite the showstopper!

The reactions of the people who view Waterfalls are amazing! People laugh, hug, stare, cry & more. Waterfalls are unique and very special…

The International Flower 🌸 & Garden Festival is Awesome! It was an honor to go down and build Water Features with my fellow Pond Builders for so many seasons! | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio

This is my offering for #throwbackthursday!

Mark Carter

Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio

Ph.# 731-424-2206

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30 years In Business & I’m An Overnight Success | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, Tennessee

Please allow me to introduce myself, my name is Mark Carter, this is my 30th. Year in Business & I am finally an overnight success!

Thank you ALL for your support over the last 30 years!

I Love ❤️ My Job! Did I mention that? I love it so much apparently that 30 years have flown right by… When I actually stop and pay attention for a minute, it surprises even me 😊

I’ve been waiting for 30 years! Success is an elusive thing…

I had a nice conversation with a lady yesterday, we had never met, but hit it right off, as gardeners many times do. She said she had driven past my Nursery for the last 30 years & NEVER knew I was back here… Then she told me she was “blown away” by the place! She talked about the Waterfalls & Koi and all the plants and trees. She told me this place was a “Hidden Gem” 😊 Thank You! ❤️ And yes,’I hear that kind of thing often! We sit back off the road in a little valley of sorts, a “Hollow” or “Holler” as my grandma called it 😊 The #1 thing that I get told is that we are “Jackson’s Best Kept Secret”! Personally, I think that’s pretty cool 😎

All these years I have been Jackson’s Best Kept Secret… Well, now the secrets out! The narrative has changed… I’m coining a new one myself! “Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio, 30 years in business & finally, an Overnight Success”!

Thanks to all of YOU!

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

It’s a misty, grey morning in Medina, TN with the 180 Crew! Today we are on a LIVE remote from Rhodes Family Diner in Medina, TN & BIG Steve is buying breakfast 🍳 So get here quick! 😊

‘Live’ from Rhodes Family Diner in Medina, Tennessee!

Lots of friends came out to eat and say Good Morning!

The Nipps’s & “Mark from Jackson” came out to support the 180 & Rhodes Dinner!

I’m publishing this blog earlier than usual on Friday! Normally I publish after the show, but today is a special day! I want y’all to know about FREE breakfast! AND, I want y’all to call in with your questions! The number is 731-423-8101! Call with ALL your questions and comments 😊

Dont forget ‘Spring Fest & Customer Appreciation Day – Saturday, March 23rd.!

I’m on with the 180 Crew – Dan Reaves & Sea Bass- every Friday from 9-11am Call in with ALL your gardening and Outdoor Lifestyle questions at 731-423-8101.
OR you can TEXT us at 731-277-5155. Listen LIVE at 101.5 WNWS – FM Talk Radio – on your smart phone using your TuneIn app.!

Have a GREAT Weekend!

Mark Carter

Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio

Ph.# 731-424-2206

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We’ve Been Nominated For A ‘Readers Choice Award’! | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

February 25, 2019, 2:09 pm
Filed under: Fountains, General Blog Entry's, God Bless America, Koi, Koi Ponds, Lake and Pond, Landscaping & Gardening, Love, Nursery, Outdoor Lifestyles, water garden, Waterfalls | Tags: 1, Carters Nursery, Designer, Garden Center, I ❤️ My Job!, I ❤️ Waterfalls, I Have The Best Customers, Landscape Designer, Landscaping, Outdoor Living, Readers Choice Awards, Success, Vote, Vote Daily, Vote Early & Often, Water Garden Design

Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio has been nominated for a “Readers Choice Award” in 2 Categories- Best Landscaping Company & Best Nursery/Garden Center. Thank Y’all so much for the Nomination! Voting is now open! You can vote in all the categories for your favorites 😊 You can vote everyday, so Please vote for us “Early & Often”! 😉

Click on the link below to start voting 🗳 ❤️

Thank You for your Patronage & Support!

Mark Carter

Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio

Ph.# 731-424-2206