A Note From Steve McShane
Greetings Gardeners and Landscapers -
One of my absolute favorite times of the year is upon us.
This is when the Central Coast of California springs to life. Soil warms and the magic juices in plants start to spur the development of flowers and edible treasures. It also prompts us to spend more time outdoors and to start thinking about that fire pit or outdoor entertaining space.
My first piece of advice this month is to think about your soil. Now is the time of year when you will want to add organic compost and fertilizer to existing beds. The nutrients will become plant-available just in time for spring. Gold Rush Planting Mix and Dr. Earth Organic Fertilizers are the highest quality amendments for these purposes.
As for your patios, consider Cal Stone Classic pavers or our Indian Autumn Flagstone. I installed hundreds of square feet of both products at my home. We can give you step by step instructions and a great price!
Finally - now is the perfect time to consider McShane's for design services for your home or landscape. A life without a plan has no destination. A garden without a plan goes under-utilized. Through March, our design services are 20% off.
We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you soon.
Steve McShane
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March Gardening Tips
Attract good bugs To keep insect pests under control in your vegetable garden, lure in their natural enemies -- hoverflies, lacewings, ladybugs, and parasitic wasps -- by planting the nectar plants they love, such as aster, chamomile, coreopsis, cosmos, feverfew, marigold, scabiosa, and yarrow.
Grow fruit trees Gardeners in Sunset climate zones 8-9 and 12-24 can all grow some kind of citrus and fruit trees, and March is the ideal time to plant. Check out our 2012 Fruit Tree List
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Nursery Department: Our roses and fruit trees are in and potted. Now is the perfect time to plant both! We have a huge selection and our staff can help you plant them. Just ask! Don't forget to protect the plants in your landscaping with gopher baskets or wire. The Nursery Department sells gopher baskets, and our Landscape Supply sells gopher wire in two different roll sizes, perfect for any job! Our Spring Bulbs are on sale. When planted in this weather, they will burst with color in no time, and for many years to come. But, don't forget to protect the bulbs with gopher wire, if that's a concern in your neighborhood! Mcshane's should be your first stop for knowledgeable service about the problems that you are having with pests or plants. Landscape Supply: The Landscape Supply department has a large selection of bark and rock. Our knowledgeable staff can answer questions about which materials would work best for your landscaping needs. If you have any questions about landscaping material please give them a call at 831-455-1369. 
Stop by to see our Adobe Blocks. We have the quantity and colors to meet your needs. No other supplier in the county has them! We have recently started to carry an All New Product! McShane's Premium Potting Soil will be priced at $38.99, but the introductory price is $34.99 a yard, for the month of March. What an ideal time to take advantage of this special pricing! Also, stop by and see our new Arizona Flag Stone in Buff, Peach, Oak, and Sedona. Concrete Trailers are for rent for any job, big or small. We are the only place in the county that has this available! Our helpful employees at McShane's can help you plan your project and how much material you will need. Pond Department: Have you stopped by our newly relocated  Pond Department, now located inside the Landscape Supply Trailer? Stop in and talk to Jeramey McCaffery about your pond needs and designs. Select Laguna Pond Supplies are 20% Off.
Landscape Design Department: McShane's is offering our "March Madness" sale with  20% off all Exterior Design services. We have multiple designers who are eager to work with you to create the yard of your dreams. Tom Deyerle, Landscape Architect, will be hosting our Landscape Design Clinic this Saturday, March 10th at 1:30PM. Stop by and meet him! Feel free to call our designers: Tracy Parker, Marion Weaver, or Tom Deyerle. They can be reached by calling Anthony at 831-455-1876. Contact us to see what McShane's Landscape Design Department can do for you! Gifts Department:
McShane's offers many interior decorations, as well as Interior Design Services. Our designer will come to your home for a consultation to help you redecorate your living area! Our gift department has gifts and plants to meet any occasion, or just to spruce up your own home. Stop in to see the wide variety of items that we regularly stock. Along with our gift area, we have a large variety of green and flowering plants for inside your home, as well as birding items, and products to keep your plants, indoors and out, healthy all year through.
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March-
Saturday, March 3rd at 1:30PM
-Spring Pond Workshop
Saturday, March 10th at 1:30PM
-Landscape Design Clinic with Tom Deyerle
Saturday, March 17th at 1:30PM
-Organic Gardening Seminar with Dr. Earth
Saturday, March 24th at 1:30PM
-Flagstone & Pavers Workshop
Saturday, March 31st at 1:30PM
-Growing GREAT Tomatoes and Guest David Perkins from Malibu Compost
April-
Saturday, April 7 at 1:30PM
-Concrete 101 Workshop
Saturday, April 14th at 1:30PM
-Spring Veggies & Herbs Workshop
Saturday, April 21st at 1:30PM
-Pizza Ovens & Fire Pit Construction Workshop
Saturday, April 28th at 1:30PM
-Native Plants Class
Other Important Dates:
Sunday, March 11th, Day Light Savings Begins
Saturday, March 17th, Saint Patrick's Day
Tuesday, March 20th, First Day of Spring
Sunday, April 8th, Easter
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Congratulations to last month's winner! They got the right answer of
"Pineapple" to last month's question of: Bromeliads belong to the same family as this popular tropical fruit. What fruit is it?
This month's question is: How many blossoms does a hummingbird need to get its daily diet of nectar?
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. Winner must bring an ID to the nursery to claim the prize. Prize must be picked up in person within 2 weeks. Employees are not eligible for this contest.
Have fun and good luck!
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 McShane's Nursery and Landscape Supply 115 Monterey Salinas Hwy
Salinas, California 93908
Nursery Phone: 831-455-1876 Nursery Fax: 831-455-2753 Landscape Supply Phone: 831-455-1369 Landscape Supply Fax: 831-455-2584 www.mcshanesnursery.com |
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Winter Hours
Nursery Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 9-5
Sunday: Closed
Landscape Supply Hours: Monday - Friday: 7-5 Saturday: 8-4:30 Sunday: Closed |
50% Off Upright 5 Gallon Rosemary (All American)
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50% Off 5 Gallon Westringia (All American)
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25% Off All Queen Palms
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50% Off All Spring Bulbs (No, It's not too late!)
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Design Services Interior and Exterior "March Madness" Discount 20% Off
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All New McShane's Bulk Potting Soil $34.99, normally $39.99 per yard
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Arizona Flagstone Quantity Discounts Available March Only! Color Choices: Buff, Peach, Oak, Sedona
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Laguna Pond Supplies - Select Items- 20% Off
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Gopher Wire Available in Bulk Rolls 4x10 - $29.99 3x100 - $99.99
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Gorilla Hair $34.99, normally $39.99 per yard
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