Colorful Shade Gardens
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You can create a colorful
shady area in your yard with a few great plants. These plants will give you great texture, beautiful blooms and a mix of foliage. McShane's carries many more shade loving plants you will enjoy. A great deciduous tree for your shade area is a "Japanese maple" the tree comes in many different varieties. See our HUGE selection!
Colorful Shade Ideas:
Caladium, Camellia, Abutilon, Cyclamen, Hosta, Campanula, Verbena, Rhododendron, Impatiens, end Azalea
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Free Seminar
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SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST at 1PM
Tom Lawson, Director, Salinas Green Gardener Program Tom is a NURSERY GENIUS! He is both entertaining and knowledgeable! Come join him as he shares the basics when it comes to feeding your plants and building your soil. Tom has more than 20 years of professional nursery experience! This will be an exciting seminar with plenty of room for questions and answers. There will be free products raffled.
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POTS, POTS, POTS!
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If you need POTS, we have them! Every size
you can imagine. For your indoor and outdoor needs. Terra Cotta, Ceramic, Cement, Wood, & Wire. In every shape and size. Pot's make a great addition to your landscape! Even better will be the arrival of our SPRING SHIPMENT of pots. Due the end of this month, we are expecting an entire CONTAINER load! Stop in to find out more! |
Employee of the Month
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Dan Casella 
It is with great pleasure that we announce the April Employee of the Month, Dan Casella. Dan was born in New Jersey and moved with his family to Salinas in 1989. He attended Palma and graduated in 1997. There is no doubt that he is truly a lover of plants and landscape. As a member of the design team, he is often brought on jobs for his creative expertise in creating
private gardens in small places. Much of his creativity stems from his training in fine arts from Dominican University. He is currently a part time graduate student in Landscape Architecture. One of Dan's best qualities is his ability to get along with people. He is also an extremely hard worker. Regardless of department, Dan is always willing to pitch in and help where needed.
Congratulations!!
Dan the Man !!! |
Marina Garden Tour
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5th Annual Marina Garden Tour Sunday, May 6th 2007
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
9 Private Gardens
Tickets $ 15 general admin. Advanced ticket sales call Mike Owen at 883-1008. Tickets available day of event at Marina Coast Water District Wellsite at Reservation & Salinas Ave. or info@marinatreeandgarden.org
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Enjoy your Springtime "Planting"!
 Summer Bulbs are here!
Now's the time to sink these babies! Get your soil ready, add some bulb food and start planting! We have many to choose from. Some of the hottest picks are: Peony, Allium, Dahlia's, Lily's, Gladiolus, & Calla's
Tomatoes and Veggies
Now is the time to plant! We are receiving new products several times a week! This year we have MANY hard to find heirlooms and new releases! Come check our selection out and get your summer garden growing right!
Leap Start
McShane's is proud to present "Leap Start" starter fertilizer. Leap Start is a specially formulated slow-release starter fertilizer available in small "sachets" that you throw right in the planting hole. Feedling lasts 12 months! These new wonders are available for only $.19 each! You can buy bulk for half the price! Come check them out! |
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What's New At McShane's? |
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Ponds
Come see our BEAUTIFUL new ponds here at McShane's! With the help of Water Visions Pond Builders, Laguna Pond Supplies and Aquascapes, we have created some AWESOME demonstrations offering ideas on how you can add water to your landscape! The ponds show off a variety of different rock, plants, and sculptures available at McShanes. Did you know McShane's carries pumps, pond liner, filters, rock, boulders, water plants, and tree's for your water features? In the coming months we will complete our greenhouse and increase our water gardening supplies even more! Here at McShane's you'll even find koi and goldfish!!!
Rock & Stone
Mcshane' s carries every type of paver used for theHave you seen the new entrance of our nursery? If not, now is the time! It is a fantastic piece of workmanship. pathway. Included in the displays you'll find Basalite "Renisance Paver" and Cal Stone "Quarry Stone." They can all be used for your walkway's, patio's and even driveway's! |
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YES! YOU CAN GROW SUBTROPICALS |
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 Even with the cold snap this last winter we're still a USDA Zone 7 and you can grow subtropical plants here in the Monterey You just have to pick wisely and get your plants established! Come in and see one of our experts on just what may Queen Palms, Bird of Paradise, Lily of the Valley and Phormium will give you just the tropical look you may be wishing for. You'll also have the frost resistance. Additional favorites include: Elephant Ear, Cana Lilies, Chinese Lantern, Agapanthus. Angel's trumpet, Hibiscus, Rhododendron, Gardenia Lantana. Our owner, Steve, LOVES subtropicals, so visit Hoop House for more exotic plants like guavas & pitaya!
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Helpful Hints
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 Steve's Tip of the Month
Spring is the time of year when
most people do their planting !!! This month's tip is to NEVER forget to use STARTER FERTILZER. Starter fertilizer provides a jump on new growth and helps plants get established faster and stronger. It also helps in providing immobile nutrients, like phosphorus and potassium, to the roots where they are needed. Here at McShane's we sell MASTER START in 5, 10 and 20 lb bags to help you. Also ask about our "Leap Start" fertilizer "singles." All you have to do is throw them in the hole and you're good!!! HAVE A GREAT SPRING !!!
Anthony's Advice
What is "Good Soil" for planting? Also, this may sound silly, but what is the difference between Annuals and Perennials? Lori, Pebble Beach
Lori, Potting mix needs to crumble when you squeeze it in your hand. If it clumps together, the roots will have a hard time getting through and the plant will eventually die. Our landscape department can customize the right soil for your garden. Annuals & perennials ...not a silly question! Many ask this! Annuals, are seasonal and usually live for a year, but around here with proper care they can last longer. Perennials, can live between 3 and 5 years with the right care. |
Garden Pests
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 Time to get rid of the SLUGS & SNAILS!
What to use? Sluggo brand works
great and is safe for the animals. We also carry Cooke Slug-N-Snail Granules and Master Nursery Snail & Slug.
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New Employees
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Visit McShane's and meet a few new employee's!
Dave Bresnahan: Has come from Oregon with a natural resource & botany background and is a friendly, very hard worker.
Kathy Kulp: Comes with a degree in horticulture and many years of experience. She is ready to answer your questions!
Kami Hayes: Is a great addition, hard worker and ready to learn!
Jeremy Premo: a Salinas High senior, and full of gusto!
Greg Valli; Our new landscape driver, he come with experience driving Salinas' produce!
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