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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! Plants benefit 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 this fall:
Make sure the site you pick to plant will accommodate the plant after it has matured. Dig the planting hole two to three times wider, and about as deep as the rootball.
After placing the plant 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.
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 plants are 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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McShane's is proud to announce the arrival of it's premium Christmas Tress on Wednesday November 20th. 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!! Or just click here to learn more about the Christmas Trees and to fill out the form on-line.
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The bare root fruit tree season is just around the corner. This is your last chance to place a special order for any varieties of apple, apricot, cherry, peach, pear, persimmon, plum, or others that we don't already have on order. The trees will be delivered in mid January. If you even think you might be interested in planting a fruit tree this winter, come in and talk to us in the next week.
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Saturday, November 6th 2010 - 1:30
Winter Veggie Workshop- Learn how to turn your spring veggie garden into a great winter one with lettuce, beets and even potatoes. Free. RSVP
455 -1876
Saturday, November 13th, 2010 - 1:30PM
Pavers and Flagstone Workshop -Learn how to use pavers and flagstone in your home. Experts will be on hand to answer all questions. Free. RSVP 455-1369
Saturday, November 20th, 2010 - 11 AM to 2 PM
Wine Grapes Grown Easy- Learn about growing wine grapes in your own backyard. Come with lots of questions, this will be a GREAT workshop! Free. RSVP 455-1876
Saturday November 27th, 2010 - 1:30PM
Christmas Wreath and Swag Decorating Workshop: Come decorate a Christmas wreath or swag to make a great homemade decoration for your home. Bring your own wreath or purchase one at McShane's Nursery $5 material fee. 455-1876
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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. Fall 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 t he 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.
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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Congrats to Sidney Angel Richardson who got the answer correct for last weeks question.Sidney come on over to McShane's to get your $10 Gift Certificate.
Question for November: The myth of Persephone, the chthonic goddess of the Underworld, also prominently features this fruit?
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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