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! A big blowing storm is coming thru tonight, ie; A leaf stripper! Plenty to get ya’ started
“Fall 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 won’t cost you anything to get started! Compost is one of nature’s best mulches and soil amendments and you can use it instead of chemical fertilizers. Compost improves soil structure, texture and increases the soil’s 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
It’s easy to get started .
-Bag your grass clippings and mulch up all those leaves for the compost 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 DON’T add meat, grease or other animal products!
– With a compost pile, bigger is often better. Heat builds up with a bigger pile, but you don’t want to get much bigger than about 3 feet by 3 feet, if it’s too big it can be hard to work around. Multiple piles may be in order .
– 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 .
– Don’t let the compost completely dry out. A compost pile needs moisture to keep the composting process active , BUT , don’t keep it too wet.
– 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. It’s best to keep a balanced mix of green (nitrogen) and brown (carbon) materials.
When ready, this compost will be wonderful for the whole garden!
All I can say is WOW! It doesn’t feel like a November morning… It feels like Spring out there! It’s going to be 78 degrees today and in honor of this gorgeous weather we are having a ‘November Spring Sale’! 💥
Saturday morning is the perfect time to get your garden and landscape ready for Fall! Cutting back plants and composting, planting Fall Color like Pansies, decorating for Fall with Straw Bales and Pumpkins 🎃
Don’t let the change of seasons make you sick! Get ahead of things and get your yard work and decorations done now.
I say it’s best to start early and get it done. Time goes by so fast! Next Thursday is the 1st day of October! The week after that is Christmas 🎄 🤩
Start a compost pile! Garden refuse and kitchen scraps, coffee grounds and more can go in to it and the free compost that you have next Spring is priceless! You can thank me later 😊
This is the perfect time to start composting!
🏈 And don’t forget football! I’m still an old school Tennessee fan! ie; An optimist 😊
It’s been a while now since we’ve had a great team in Knoxville, TN! We just keep waiting and waiting and waiting… Happy Fall 🍁
The gates open momentarily! What a beautiful morning! ❤️ We are here today from 8am till 2pm. Y’all Come!
Carters Nursery is open today 8am till 2pm. | Special 💥SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE💥 at Carters Nursery TODAY! Everything is on sale!!! Some stuff is even FREE!!!🎈| Jackson, Tennessee | Y’all Come!
It’s a beautiful day to come get a Nurseryfix’!
It’s such a sunny day! I’m sure they will understand 😎
Good Morning! We are coming at ya’ LIVE from Downtown Jackson, Tennessee! I am in the studio today with the legendary Sea Bass, aka: Buford! aka: Murphy! aka: The Chinchilla! aka: The White Coconut! 💥
NO subject is off the table, BUT, “Outdoor Living” is #1 with me 😊 Drop me a call with ALL your questions at 731-423-8101 OR text your questions & comments to 731-277-5155!
– Tune in! WNWS 101.5fm! 9-11am. Today! Jackson, TN – Call in with ALL you questions! 731-423-8101! – Text your questions to 731-277-5155 We will do our best to answer them ALL!
Special 💥SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE💥 at Carters Nursery! Everything is on sale!!! Some stuff is even FREE!!!🎈
2846 Old Medina Rd Jackson, TN 38305 PH# 731-424-2206
A few of Carters Nursery’s products :
Bulk & Bagged Mulch
Potting Mix
Soil Amendments
Seeds
Hanging Baskets
Annuals
Perennials
Stone Yard
Gravel
Pond Supplies
Koi & Goldfish
Much much more!
We have a Full Line of Pond Supplies and Water Treatments in stock at Carters Nursery!
We have a great supply of Pond Supplies, Fish Food & Water Treatments. | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio
Keeping your pond clear and healthy is easy with our Organic Water Treatments.
Keep your water crystal clear & your Koi healthy and happy with Water Treatments from Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | 2846 Old Medina Rd. Jackson, Tennessee
The temps are heating up, so keep an eye on your gardens and get ready to do some watering!
This is also a great time to trim back your annuals as needed to lighten them up and fertilize them to promote fresh new growth and blooms.
Have You fertilized your Bermuda grass and Zoysia Grass lawns? This is a great time to do so!
Stop fertilizing Crepe Myrtles now. New growth needs time to harden off before fall/winter…
Fertilize your Water Lilies & Lotus for better blooms!
We have some Healthy, Beautiful KOI!!! Every Friday is Fishy Friday! Come in Today and get a great discount on Koi! 20% of your entire order 💥
For the entire month of July every Friday is a “Fishy Friday”! That means all of the fish you purchase are at a 20% discount! | PLUS – Say the secret code word : Kohaku! to receive a free bag of koi food with your fish purchase! 😉 | TGIFF! | Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN
PS: Carters Nursery is open to serve you! But, please remember to be courteous, wear your mask and keep your social distance … God Bless🙏🏻
Have a great Weekend!
I’m on the 180 with 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.!
WOW! Have you been outside today? What a BEAUTIFUL Morning! 🌞 I am walking into the WNWS studio in downtown Jackson, Tennessee to go LIVE with my boy SEABASS on the 180! We’re talking ALL things Gardening & Outdoor Living! 💥Lookout💥
I Love ❤️ being on the 180 on Friday’s! Tune into 101.5 FM & call in with ALL your questions! 731-423-8101 💥
– Tune in! WNWS 101.5fm! Jackson, TN – Call in with ALL you questions! 731-423-8101! – Text your questions to 731-277-5155 We will do our best to answer them ALL!
Carters Nursery is open for business! Our new Retail Garden Center days and hours are
Monday – Closed
Tuesday 9am – 5pm
Wednesday 9am – 5pm
Thursday 9am – 5pm
Friday 9am – 4pm
Saturday 8am – 2pm
Sunday – Closed
– Y’all Come. | Jackson, Tennessee
A few of our products :
Bulk & Bagged Mulch
Potting Mix
Soil Amendments
Seeds
Hanging Baskets
Annuals
Perennials
Stone Yard
Gravel
Pond Supplies
Koi & Goldfish
Much much more!
We have a Full Line of Pond Supplies and Water Treatments in stock at Carters Nursery!
We have a great supply of Pond Supplies, Fish Food & Water Treatments. | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio
Every Friday is Fishy Friday! Come in and get a great price on Koi!
For the entire month of June every Friday is a “Fishy Friday”! That means all of the fish you purchase are at a 20% discount! TGIFF! | Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN
PS: Carters Nursery is open to serve you! But, please remember to be courteous and keep your social distance … God Bless🙏🏻
Have a great weekend!
I’m on the 180 with 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.!
Saturday’s are always busy at Carters Nursery! Plants, Mulch, Flowers, Fish and more! Come by and pay us a visit 😊 This is a Great Weekend for Gardening!
Carters Nursery is open today 8am till 2pm. | Jackson, Tennessee | Y’all Come!
Sale – Boston fern, Kimberly Queen, Macho fern, Petunias, Purple Hearts, Wandering Jew, and more! 5 for $50! 💥
The Hanging Baskets are YUGE! 5 for $50! Yes, you heard me correctly! 😉
I had several calls on the radio yesterday for info on leveling and repairing lawns. I’ll tell you the secret – Sifted, screened topsoil! & a few pieces of Sod…
Come by and grab a few pieces of sod for repairs anytime. Fresh Sod by the Piece at Carters Nursery.
We have quality Top Soil and Mulch as well.
Mulch & screened Top Soil by the scoop | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio
Stop on by today from 8-2pm and load up on some Garden Supplies. Saturday’s are all about the Garden at Carters ❤️
