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Friday Radio Report…

Awesome day today with the 180 Crew! Special guests Lori Nunnery & LoLo we’re in the studio talking about local events.

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Support RIFA and come hear some great music! Next Friday the 14th.!

– We talked about fall & winter garden chores, LOTS to do outside!

Cleaning up the landscape
trimming trees
planting shrubs, trees & Bulbs
Leaf cleanup
composting!
Whitewashing trees – why? To protect the trunk from sun & insects.

– We also talked about Christmas traditions & gifts, etc. including one of our Biggies at the nursery – The Christmas Pond Package! What is that? Well it’s a very special gift indeed. You take a custom made gift box home to put under the tree 🌲 In the box is a video showing you what to expect from your new purchase – A hand made card accompanies the gift box. Then the recipient calls me and we set up a Personal Design Consultation and design your new water feature, then the crew from Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio comes out and builds your new Custom Water Feature. Call Carters Nursery today for more details – 731-424-2206.

Today is my birthday 🎂 Thanks for all the birthday wishes!

Basking in my Birthday happiness 😊

There’s a chance of snow over the weekend! But, the good kind! 😊 No accumulation is expected! So we get the beauty but not the bad roads… Enjoy

Great show today! Thanks & Merry Christmas! 🎄 🎅🏻

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.!

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

November 2, 2018, 10:06 am
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Friday’s are always fun with the 180 Crew! Dan & Sea Bass rock!

Fall is in full swing and the leafs are at peak! If you are wanting to view the beautiful Fall color, NOW is the time!

Fall color is here today, gone tomorrow… Get out and see it now 😊

This is also the PERFECT time of year to plant! Trees, shrubs & Spring Flowering Bulbs like daffodils, crocus & tulips 🌷

We had so many texts and calls today about the perfect trees to plant for Fall color! Here’s a short list of great trees that will give you incredible seasonal interest –

Red Maples
Sugar Maples
Balled Cypress
Dogwoods
Sassafrass
Ginko
Crepe Myrtle
Black Gum
White Oak
Sourwood

– Lori Nunnery was in studio to talk about things to do this weekend – There are LOTS to do in Jackson, TN this weekend!

33 live music events this weekend in Jackson, Tn.
Christmas kick off open houses this weekend!
Veterans Day parade next Saturday! Nov. 9-10th. Liberty st. Will be a great place to be.
Download app. Visitjacksontn. Apple and android! LOTS of info there.
Rodney Carrington show was last night.
Jackson is HOT! folks

Leaves are coming down! Get your mulching blades on your mower ready!

The mulching blades have numerous teeth across the top side of the blade so as the grass is cut, the top of the mower blade then shreds the clippings vs standard mower blades which are designed to push the clippings outward into a collection bag. We are going to extend “Fishy Friday’s” the month of November!

For the next few weeks 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

Thanks for all the calls and texts! Have a GREAT weekend!

Mark Carter

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Fall Is a Great Time To Work On Your Outdoor Spaces| Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

Fall is the perfect time to improve on your Outdoor Living Areas. Patios, Firepits, Waterfalls, Pergolas, Lighting etc… Designing and Building the backyard paradise of your dreams is what we do 😉

We have a couple of spots left on our schedule for the Fall season. Call now to get your project designed and installed by years end!

PS: Your gonna Love ❤️ it!

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Friday Radio Report…

Lots of FUN with the 180 Crew today!

Lori Nunnery with Visit Jackson TN was in the studio to let us all in on what’s up in Jackson, TN this weekend! For more info go here – http://www.visitjackson TN.com

It’s time to keep an eye on your water temp! When temps drop below 60 I start feeding “Low Temp. Fish Food” & some fresh fruits and veggies like peas, oranges, grapefruit & softened carrots. | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

LOTS of call in questions and texts today!

what variety of crepe myrtle should I plant for a specimen quality tree – try a Natchez multi trunk and you won’t be disappointed!
Can I cut back my Aquatic Plants now? Yes! Nows the time!
Its also a great time to use Cool Temp. Water Treatments & Koi Food!
Great time to plant ornamentals like shrubs & trees 🌲
Ebony Embers is the dark leafed Crepe Myrtle that was mentioned today by a caller – 😉
Get out this weekend and check out the beautiful Fall Color!

– Prayers for Dan Reaves and his family over the loss of his Grandma 🙏🏻 https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/?action=obituaries.obit_view&CFID=b94e6614-90a6-49fe-8580-4d9baa9e7f98&CFTOKEN=0&o_id=5432906&fh_id=14418

And as always – Today is a fishy Friday!

For the next few weeks 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

Have a Great Weekend!

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Friday Radio Report…

What a FUN show today! Lots of calls and texts today with Fall Gardening questions and LOTS of questions about this weekends FROST event…

Move your house plants and tropical back inside…
Think about your pets! Cold nights coming!
Think about rodent proofing your home- pack steel wool around pipes and cracks in the foundation and maybe a few traps outside… They are coming 💀
Get your furnace checked out!
Get fire pit cleaned up and ready! Fire it Up!
I ❤️ Fall!

Question – What to to do with Armadillos? Live trap, repellents like cayenne pepper and castor oil.

Our favorite RealEstate personality Beth Haltom – won last nights “Dancing with the Stars” event at the Star Centers big event at the Fair Grounds! Congratulations Beth!

Congratulations to the Dancing with the Stars 2018 mirror ball trophy winners! Beth Sigler Haltom and Ontoni Reedy!

We also had special guest Lori Nunnery with Visit Jackson TN – http://www.visitjacksontn.com She talked about events all over the area this weekend! LOTS of Fall Fests and events going on!

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Grubs Grocery in the house!!! Thanks Lori!

Great stuff from Gruns! Check em out – http://www.grubbsgrocery.com/

Today is FRIDAY! And that means… Fishy Friday at Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio! Come in and save $$!

For the next few weeks 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

Thanks to the 180 Crew and all the callers!

Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!!

Mark Carter

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When Do I Stop Feeding My Koi in the Fall? | Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio | Jackson, TN

October 17, 2018, 7:27 am
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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.

At 6o degrees I discontinue regular Koi Food for Cool Season 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 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 and keep dreaming of Spring 😊 It will be coming before we know it!

Happy Pondering!

Mark Carter

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