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McShane's Nursery and Landscape Supply Newsletter
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Dear Friends,
Fall is in full
swing and people are slowly getting ready for the winter months.
However this is not the time to let your garden go. This is actually
the best time to be planting trees. Fall is the ideal time to plant a tree both for the gardener and the tree! The weather is cooler, so it is more enjoyable working outdoors. The tree also benefits because the soil is better able to retain moisture now than during the hot days of summer, so it becomes established easily.
Here are some tips from about planting a trees in the fall:
Make sure the site you pick to plant the tree will accommodate the tree after it has matured.
 Dig the planting hole two to three times wider than, and about as deep as, the tree's rootball.
After placing the tree in the hole, refill it with the soil you initially removed. We would recommend using a B1 master start and also amending the soil, usually with bumper crop.
It's best to wait until early spring to fertilize.
Why is fall planting so good for plants?
In the fall, the warm soil
encourages root growth. Roots continue to grow through the winter since
in the Central Coast we do not receive a harsh winter. In early
spring, roots begin new growth or continue to develop
at a faster rate, and top growth begins. While the same tree planted
in spring gets a slow start due to cool soils, the fall-planted trees are becoming well established.
When summer finally arrives, the
fall-planted tree is far
better equipped to deal with heat and drought, largely due to its
well-established root system.
Of course,
there are plenty of
other good reasons to plant in the fall, too, such as dependable
rainfall, cooler weather and fewer pest and disease problems. With
these reasons one should love fall as much as I do.
Happy Planting!
Steve McShane
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What's new in the Greenhouse:
New signs to go out in your beautiful garden, have just come in!
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Reminder:
It is Time to Put in Your Winter Veggies!
 McShane's has all you winter veggie needs. We suggest using Mycorrhizae, we have a great product called Mycos, which will make you veggies strong, hardy, use less water and produce more. Ask an associate for details when you come on in.
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Helpful Hints for the Month of November
Here are a few gardening tasks and projects that you can do this month to help keep your garden looking it's best for the rest of this season.
Make sure that the canes of your climbing roses and other vining plants are securely fastened to their supports. Winter winds can whip and severely damage unprotected plants. Don't tie them so tightly that the string or twist-tie cuts into the stem.
Cut Chrysanthemum stems to 2-3 inches from the soil once they have begun to die back.
Be sure that your tender plants are protected. Mulching with bark,or gorilla hair will help create a blanket of protection over the root system.
One of the most asked questions at this time of year is "when can I transplant my shrubs and trees?" This month and throughout the next several months will be good times to transplant trees and shrubs. At this time of the year, most ornamentals have entered into dormancy, and can be safely dug and replanted.
 Keep leaves raked from the lawn. They should be composted. Alternatively, you can just mow over them, turning them to a mulch which adds important nutrients back to the lawn.
Winter heating dries the air out in your home considerably. Help your house plants survive by misting them or placing the pots on a pebble filled tray of water to ensure adequate humidity and moisture.
Continue to watch for insect or disease damage and take the necessary steps to control the problem.
Use small stakes or markers where you've planted bulbs or late starting spring plants in the perennial garden, to avoid disturbing them when you begin spring soil preparation. If you feel that stakes don't fit your landscape style.... you might consider marking stones with paint, or a little figurine that you can purchases at our greenhouse.
A tip from The 1899 Old Farmer's Almanac "Useful Hints": "Keep all fruit stones (pits), cooked or uncooked. Dry them slowly in the oven, put in a large jar, and in winter throw a handful on the fire of an evening. They will crackle for a moment, send up a bright flame, and fill the room with a delicious aroma."
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Christmas Trees
McShane's is proud to announce the arrival of it's premium Christmas Tress on
Wednesday November 25th. We source only the highest quality trees
direct from growers in both Washington and Oregon. Each tree is shaken,
given a fresh cut and kept in the water to assure peak performance in
your home. A wide variety of sizes and price ranges are available to
meet your budget. Delivery Service (including set-up) is available too!
We will also have quality poinsettias and wreaths and garland available.
PRE ORDER NOW!!! Give us a call at 831-455-1876 and we will make sure your tree is ready for you on the day you want it!!
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McShane's Passion for Learning Free Seminars
These classes are free and are to assist you in creating the garden of your dreams. McShane's is a place for gardeners to learn. And we want to help you gain years of experience and a passion for what we love, gardening. If you attend 6 of these classes throughout the year (until January 1st 2010) you will receive a certificate of competition of the "Passion for Learning" seminar series and also a gift certificate.
Saturday, November
7th , 2009 - 1:30 PM
Pavers and Flagstone - Learn all about
pavers and flagstone
from hardscape expert Jose Samanez Free. 455-1369
Saturday, November
14th , 2009 - 1:30PM
Winter Veggies - Join edible gardening specialist
Christa Jennings and explore
the world winter veggies. Free. 455-1876
Saturday, November
21st , 2009 - 1:30 PM
Wine Grapes - Learn about how to plant, care and
maintain wine grapes. Come
with questions,
this talk will be interactive. Free. 455-1876
Saturday, November
28th , 2009 - 1:30PM
Wreath Making- Come make Christmas wreaths with
florist Jill Kramm!
Minimal Charge for supplies and wreath. 455-1369
Saturday,
November 28th , 2009 - 1:30PM
McShane's Annual Holiday Lights- Come see the lighting
of our landmark
Windmill with egg nog, holiday carols and a Christmas
cookie Competition.
Would you like to
join any of these seminars? Please RSVP to Morgan at (831)455-1876 or e-mail her at SP@mcshanesnursery.com
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McShane's Sales for the Month of November
All Glazed Pots 40% Off
Trees 40% Off
All trees with an exception of Christmas trees, citrus and avocado are on sale. It is the perfect time to plant trees right now!
Roses 50% Off
All roses with the exception of Monrovia carpet roses are on sale for 50% off. Roses are going fast, come take a look at our selection.
RTI Products 20% Off
We praise mycorrhizae daily, when people come into the nursery and ask what they should be using in their soil in order to help veggies to grow or help their herbs come out nice and strong the first thing we do is point them to mycorrhizae. RTI offers many other GREAT products come check them out.
Winter Veggies 20% Off
We all love lettuce, brussel sprouts and cabbage. We have all the groceries to grow right here at McShane's. And now all winter veggies are 20% Off
Firewood 20% Off
We have some of the best firewood ever.
McShane's prides itself on the sale of the most incredible firewood you'll ever find. This 100% seasoned oak hardwood contains split wood of various sizes for easy starting. It comes from deep oak scrub of San Benito County where hot sunny days have got it nice and dry! Use it for BBQ and indoor / outdoor fires and you will NOT be disappointed! Delivery service is available.
Water Plants 25% Off Pond lovers come take a look at our wonderful pond plants and see how we can help dress up your pond!
Gorilla Hair 25% Off Gorilla Hair is an amazing top dressing that helps keep weeds away and it a great mulch.
Arizona Flagstone 15% off
Want to know all of our sales and specials? Just go to www.mcshanesnursery.com/sales/
Just click this link and you will go right to it!!
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Garden Trivia
CONGRATS TO:
Mary Housel, Mary got the correct answer of "George Washington was the US president who was one of the first rose breeders." to last months trivia question:
Mary you have 2 weeks to come pick up your $10 gift certificate to McShane's.
This Months Question:
What kind of liquid do slugs love In fact they
love it so much they will drown themselves in it if it is put in a bowl in the garden?
Have fun and good luck!The rules of the game are simple.
We
ask one trivia question a month. Please send all answers to
sp@mcshanesnursery.com, with your full name. Prize: A $10 McShane's
Gift Certificate.
One winner per newsletter.The winner will be announced in McShane's
next online newsletter.Winner must bring an ID to the nursery to claim
the prize. Prize must be picked up in person with in 2 weeks. Employees
are not eligible for this contest.
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115 Monterey Salinas Hwy
Salinas, California 93908
(831) 455-1876
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