A Note From Steve McShane Greetings Spring Gardeners !!!
This is my absolute favorite time of the year. Following a rough and tough winter, flowers are finally ablaze. Whether it be our landscapes or the beautiful hillsides here along the Central Coast, Mother Nature has awoken.
If you have not started your summer vegetable garden, now is the time. Consider cold-tolerant tomato varieties such as Stupice, Siletz or Japanese Black Trifele. Peas, squash and corn are also nice additions. If you have not added mychorhizae to your garden's soil yet, I highly recommend it. Some studies show three times the root efficieny with it present in the soil.
As blooms and fruiting take place this time of the year, I recommend Dr. Earth "Bud and Bloom" fertilizer. It is a natural fertilzer that is based on fish meal. This is the best source of nitrogen found in organic plant food.
For the landscapers out there, I want to suggest that you consider adding some boulders to your garden. Boulders do not require water and can offer unique color and texture to your outdoor environments. How to Choose a Boulder Perhaps you can install a small path using flagstone and decomposed granite this spring. There is a terrific new product called "Technisoil" that will actually stabilize decomposed granite. It goes a long way.
McShane's remains your one stop shop for landscaping and gardening. We are open seven days a week and feature helpful workshops every Saturday. I appreciate your business and wish you and yours a very happy spring.
Steve McShane
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May Gardening Tips
As summer nears and efficient watering practices become more important, mulching is an effective technique to keep soil temperatures even, to retain moisture in the soil and to prevent weeds from germinating. Mulching with organic matter such as chipped tree trimmings, compost, or barks not only reduces water usage but also improves the organic content and texture of soil. Apply at least two to three inches of material (three to six inches of larger bark pieces), keeping it several inches away from the trunks of trees and shrubs to prevent crown rot. Renew every few years as it decomposes and enriches the soil. McShane's has numerous colors and sizes of mulch to chose from.
Powdery Mildew:
Powdery mildew fungus is a common disease on many plants and produces a white powdery appearance on leaves and sometimes other green parts. It can be found on roses, dahlias, chrysanthemums, peas and even squash. McShane's suggests products containing Neem Oil to treat this fungus. Please ask our staff to help you determine what will work best for your needs.
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Nursery Department:
 McShane's Nursery is full of new plant arrivals with an array of colors and textures to fit your landscape. Choose from drought resistant, California natives, shade loving, foliage, flowering, trees, grasses, ground-covers and more. Our selection is the best in the area. If we don't have what you are looking for, ask us if we can special order it! Our roses are in bloom and look outstanding! We carry English Roses, Tea Roses, Climbing Roses, Bush Roses, Tree Roses and Ground Cover Roses. See our selection here: 2012 Rose List Ask us how to plant your rose for best growth success! Now is the perfect time to plant your vegetables, herbs, and fruit trees. Edibles are a great cost effective way use your green space! How else can you save money weekly on your grocery bill! Our Fruit Tree List contains berries, apples, nectarines, kiwi, and many others. See our selection here: 2012 Fruit Tree List Landscape Supply: Tis the Season to mulch to decrease water use. Our knowledgeable staff can answer questions about which materials would work best for your landscaping needs. How to Chose a Ground Cover If you have any questions about landscaping material please give them a call at 831-455-1369. McShane's prides itself on its large variety of pavers and flagstone. 
Talk to our experienced staff to determine what you need to complete your project. We are a one stop shop! In fact, we have a FREE Flagstone and Paver Workshop on Saturday, May 5 at 1:30PM. Find out how easy it is to do your own flagstone and paver project! Concrete Trailers are convenient to use for your small and large home projects! McShane's is the only location in the county that rents trailers. Call us to find out more. Pond Department: Our Pond Department just received a new  shipment of pond fish, both Koi (in several varieties) and goldfish. We also have a new inventory and wide selection of pond plants. Talk to Jeramey McCaffery about your pond needs and designs.
Landscape Design Department: McShane's has a Landscape Design staff that can work with you on any project, big or small! They also  provide free workshops at McShane's on selected Saturdays throughout the year. 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:
Our gift department has gifts and plants to meet any occasion, or just to spruce up your own home. Purchase the perfect gift or gift card at McShane's for those you remember on Mother's Day! Stop in to see the wide variety of items that we regularly stock. Check out the seasonal decorations that will brighten up your home. 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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May-
Saturday, May 5th at 1:30PM
-Flagstone & Pavers Workshop
Saturday, May 12th at 1:30PM
-Basic Soil Science & Composting Workshop
Saturday, May 19th at 1:30PM
-Spring Rose Success Workshop
Saturday, May 26th at 1:30PM
-Alternatives to Lawns - Artificial Turf 101
June-
Saturday, June 2nd at 1:30PM
-Outdoor Kitchens, Fire Pits & More Workshop
Saturday, June 9th at 1:30PM
-Container Gardening & Small Space Landscaping
Saturday, June 16th at 1:30PM
-Concrete 101 - Pouring, Finishing & More Workshop
Saturday, June 23rd at 1:30PM
-Dividing, Relocating & Transplanting Class
Saturday, June 30th at 1:30PM
-Bonsai Workshop & Display
Other Important Dates:
Sunday, May 13th, Mother's Day
Monday, May 28th, Memorial Day
Thursday, May 24th from 5:00-7:30PM
-Salinas High School FFA "Mixer"
Thursday, June 14th, Flag Day
Sunday, June 17th, Father's Day
Wednesday, June 20th, First Day of Summer!
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Congratulations to last month's winner! They got the right answer of
"In 1893, a case went before the US Supreme Court about importing tomatoes from the West Indies. Fruits could be imported tax-free, vegetables could not. Since tomatoes were eaten with main dishes and not desserts, the Court ruled them to be a vegetable, thus taxable" to last month's question of: Why is a tomato legally considered a vegetable?
This month's question is: A gardener notices a weed in the garden that looks like yellow and red threads with no leaves. It appears to attach itself to desired plants and these host plants are rapidly declining. What weed have they found?
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 first 10 correct answers each newsletter will be put into a drawing to determine the monthly winner. 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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Spring Hours
Nursery Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 9-5:30
Sunday: 10-4
Landscape Supply Hours: Monday - Friday: 7-5:30 Saturday: 8-5:30 Sunday: 10-4 |
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