McShane's Nursery & Landscape Supply
May Newsletter
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May has finally arrived and with it a wealth of color and excitement in the garden. I could not be more thrilled by our selection of vegetables and herbs this year. For tomato fanatics, I cannot stop recommending the Japanese Black Trifele. It's an heirloom that produces abundantly on the coast.
For those planting, remember to use a high grade planting mix along with organic fertilizer. Organic products provide natural slow release nutrients for your garden. Now is the time garden needs fertilizer the most.
As summer approaches, I cannot help but remind folks about the benefits of hardscaping their yard. The addition of pavers, natural stone, boulders, bark and rock never need to be watered and don't die on you. Here at McShane's we have an expansive boulder selection. Once you select a boulder, you can borrow our "rock-jock" to move it into place or we can deliver and place it for you.
All of us here at McShane's appreciate the support the community has for a small and local operation like ours. We invite you to come visit our friendly staff and wish you the happiest of Springs.
Steve McShane
Owner/General Manager
McShane's Nursery & Landscape Supply
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SPRING HOURS:
Mon. - Fri. - 7am-5pm
Sat.- 8am-5pm
Sun. - 10am-4pm
"Sweet April showers do spring forth May flowers." - Thomas Tusser
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Pottery Has Arrived
Check out these gorgeous pastel low bowls - Available in 3 sizes and a variety of colors. Need help starting your container garden? Watch some of these helpful videos: Watch: How to Start a Container Garden
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Solar Garden Lights
Now in! We have lots of assorted designs in stock. These lights make a fun addition to you garden and offer beauty and energy efficiency to your home. Remember, if you need help with landscaping your garden, let us know. Visit our Design Services page on our website:
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Peonies for Mother's Day!
The perfect gift for mom...We carry the 2 gallon size for $21.99 Peonies are outrageously beautiful in bloom, with lush foliage all summer long. These perennials may live longer than you do-some have been known to thrive for 100 years. The plants require little maintenance as long as they are planted properly and establish themselves Read More: Plants for Fragrance
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Cane Berry Sale!
See the coupon at the bottom of this email! We have 1 & 2 gallon sizes - 25% off: Blackberry, Raspberry, Boysenberry, Olallieberry. Who doesn't LOVE the taste of the summer sun in a ripe, juicy raspberry? With good preparation and proper care, most cane berries can be successfully grown in the Rogue Valley. Cane berries are very manageable if they are trellised and pruned correctly and if their roots are properly contained, which is a necessity with red raspberries.
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Roses at McShane's Nursery - Special May Events!
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Mother's Day Sale - Sunday, May 11th
On Mother's Day only. If you really love your mom, you'll buy her roses! Any Rose Bush - 25% off.
Veteran's Day Sale - All Month of May
Veterans Day Special Promotion: All Veterans Themed Roses - 25% off all month. Featured Roses:
BUSH ROSES: About Face, All America Magic, Centennial Star, Good As Gold, Honor, John F. Kennedy, Legends, Let Freedom Ring, Memorial Day, Mister Lincoln, Peace, Veteran's Honor, World War II Memorial
CLIMBING ROSES: America, Fourth of July
TREE ROSES: Honor, John F. Kennedy, Memorial Day, Mister Lincoln, Peace
Don't forget your E.B. Stone Organic Flower Fertilizer. Available in 4lb and 12 lb sizes. Organic is a great way to offer plants a natural slow release source of nutrients.
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Huge SLUGGO Sale for Month of May
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Sluggo® is an effective slug and snail killing bait that can be used around pets and wildlife. Organic gardeners use Sluggo® to control slugs and snails in their vegetable and ornamental gardens. The result is growing a slug free garden!
1lb normally $8.99 / 25% off - $6.75
2.5lb normally $19.99 / 25% off - $14.99
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Veggies and Herbs at McShane's
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 NOW is the time to get your spring garden started - You will be reaping the rewards this year! Don't forget your E.B. Stone Tomato and Vegetable fertilizer and tomato cages. Don't forget to build your soil now. Add Master Nursery Brand "Black Forest" as a mulch along with E. B. Stone Organic Tomato and Vegetable Fertilizer.
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Featured Product for May: Mini Bark
Using groundcover is a good gardening habit but not mandatory; the benefits, however, make it worth the effort. A really good job of mulching your garden usually offers these benefits:
- Inhibits weed germination and growth. (Weeds are not only unsightly, but they also steal resources from desirable garden plants!)
- Holds in soil moisture, protecting your plants from drying out quickly
- Moderates soil-temperature fluctuations (This benefit is especially valuable during that turbulent-weather period in spring when you don't want your plants to be stressed.)
- In cold-winter areas, protects plant roots from winter cold and helps prevent frost-heaving, in which plants are literally pushed out of the ground by the natural expansion and contraction of the soil as it cools off and heats up
- In hot-summer areas, helps keep plant roots cooler
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We Rent Cement Trailers
Come to Mcshane's and rent one of our 1 and ¼ capacity ready mix trailers. For under two hundred dollars you can stop by our Landscape supply department and pick up a trailer. All you need is valid Californian Driver license, current vehicle registration, and current vehicle insurance.
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Pavers for Hardscaping
Perfect for dry California conditions. Consider hardscaping with pavers. Save money on watering, and save time mowing yards. Its now official. Water rationing has reached a point of reality in some areas of the Greater Monterey Bay Area. As this is discussed more and more, folks are beginning to pay attention to the "hard-scaping" in their yards.
Read More: Pavers vs. Concrete
Watch: How to Hardscape your Landscape
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In-House Charge Accounts at McShane's
We want to help make your next project run as smoothly and quickly as possible. McShane's Nursery now does in-house charge accounts. Applications are available at the nursery and are processed as quickly as 2 days!
For more information call one of our garden experts today: (831)455-1876
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Common Pond Fish issue
Common pond fish issue we see is sickness. Make sure to use good fish food. We are the one of the only distributors in the region for Hikari brand koi and pond fish food. We carry two labels: Staple and Gold Label - 17 ounce bags. You are what you eat and with this good food, your fish will be healthy and happy.
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Fertilize Your Water Plants
Fertilize your water plants: McShane's sells both fertilizer spikes and fertilizer tabs. As your water plants emerge from their winter slumber, now is the time to feed them.
This month we feature the Water Hyacinth (pictured above) Affordable and effective water purification. On sale for only $2.99 per plant.
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Disappearing Water Features at McShane's
 Disappearing Water Feature Special / Spotlight: McShane's is delighted to announce the arrival of (8) unique hand crafted large disappearing water features. These features are self-contained and are the absolute easiest way to add the benefit of flowing water to your patio or deck without the hassel. The units are only $399.99 and include the pump.
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Need Help With Your Pond?
You can always visit our Pond Demonstration Garden at McShane's to get some great tips and ideas on what to do in your backyard or outdoors space. Our design experts can help. Our in house "Pond Doctor" will be able to give recommendations on how to best get your pond or water feature in tip-top shape again.
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Landscape Design Department
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THE ESSENTIAL STEPS TO LANDSCAPE DESIGN
When it comes to designing outdoor spaces, take it one steppingstone at a time.
 Start Up Front
If you're wondering where to start a landscape transformation, look no farther than your front yard. It's the first thing that you see driving up to your house, and you can wow guests before they even enter your home. Just remember that curb appeal is important, but no matter how pretty your landscape is, it needs to be functional.
 Hardscape First
Do all of your hardscaping projects before you set out any plants. Hardscaping can include a porch, sidewalk, driveway, parking areas, decks, fencing, patios and arbor. These projects usually involve construction, which can compact your soil or damage turf and plantings, so it's important to complete any heavy work before plantings begin.
 Toil In the Soil When it is time to garden, amend your soil by adding organic matter such as finely shredded pine bark, peat moss, mushroom compost or leaf mold before setting out plants. Loose, fertile soil will encourage root growth on new plantings and allow them to become established quickly. Clearly define your turf and bed lines. First use a garden hose to lay out your bed lines then use orange spray paint to mark the lines.
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Let Our Landscaping Designers Help You
Hire a garden designer by the hour: Our professional staff stands ready to advise you on our outdoor spaces. We charge by the hour and in just a short amount of time, we can supply you with sketches and recommendations. It is always advised that you start with our design survey.
Spring $20 off discount extended through May!
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 Thomas Scott Deyerle 1952-2014
We are very sad to announce the passing of Tom Deyerle. Tom was a valued member of our Landscape Design Team here at McShane's for five years. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
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| Upcoming Events at McShane's Nursery |
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Basic Soil Science and Composting Workshop
Saturday, May 10 - 1:30pm
Learn from the experts! In no time, you will be starting your own compost pile in the backyard!
In this workshop we will cover fertilizers, soils, you name it! The perfect jumping off point to start your successful garden today!
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Success With Roses Workshop
Saturday, May 24 - 1:30pm
Join us for this FREE workshop at McShane's Nursery where we talk to the experts and learn about successful rose care!
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FREE Disease and Pest Control Screening
Saturday May 17, 10am-2pm
Join us for this FREE Pest & Disease Screening down at McShane's Nursery.
This is a unique opportunity to bring in samples of plant material that does not seem to be doing well. Our experts will identify pests, disease, and deficiencies in order to get your garden going again. Be sure to bring your sample in a sealed container or ziploc baggie!
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| Did You Know? - Fun Garden Facts |
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Fossil Flower Power
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Dandy Dandelion Fact
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The Sacred Flower
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The fossil of world's oldest known flower was discovered by scientists in 2002, in Northeast China. The flower belonging to the genus Archaefructus bloomed around 125 million years ago and resembled a water lily.
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Dandelions look like weeds, but the flowers and leaves are a good source of vitamins A and C, iron, calcium and potassium. One cup of dandelion greens provides 7,000-13,000 I.U. of vitamin A.
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Ancient Egyptians considered lotus a sacred flower and used them in burial rituals. Even though it blooms in swamps and wetlands, it can lie dormant for years during droughts and bloom again when water returns.
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Super Easy Strawberry Shortcake
 Total Time:1 hr 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Level: Intermediate
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds strawberries, stemmed and quartered
5 tablespoons sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Whipped Cream, recipe follows
Whipped Cream:
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
Directions:
Mix strawberries with 3 tablespoons sugar and refrigerate while juices develop, at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Add heavy cream and mix until just combined. Place mixture in an ungreased 8-inch square pan and bake until golden, 18 to 20 minutes.
Remove shortcake from pan and place on a rack to cool slightly. Cut into 6 pieces and split each piece in half horizontally.
Spoon some of the strawberries with their juice onto each shortcake bottom. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and then the shortcake top. Spoon more strawberries over the top and serve.
Whipped Cream:
Using a mixer, beat the heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until soft peaks form, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
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It was an Egg-Cellent Easter at McShane's Nursery!
WOW! What an EGGCELLENT day we had at McShane's Nursery on Easter day! Kids and parents scrambled all over the Nursery on the hunt for Easter eggs!!! Special thanks to The Monterey County Herald for featuring our event on their front page!!!!
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Earth Day Mixer at the Nursery a Growing Success!
McShane's Nursery & Landscape Supply teamed up with the Grower-Shipper Association, Monterey County Farm Bureau, The Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce, Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority, Ag Against Hunger and the Salinas Jaycees for another successful Earth Day Mixer!
This "sustainable" mixer featured live music, grilled appetizers, local wine, and a silent auction. A portion of the proceeds from the mixer went to benefit Ag Against Hunger.
Check out the Salinas Californian / Off-68 Coverage of our Earth Day Mixer: http://www.thecalifornian.com/article/20140502/OFFSIXTYEIGHT13/305010007/McShane-s-Nursery-celebrates-Earth-Day
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Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Yelp, Youtube, Foursquare... Whew! McShane's is all over social media! Take a minute to Like, Follow, Pin, Review, Watch, and Check-In with us! We love running contests and specials for our social media followers.
 Have you unlocked our check-in special on Foursquare yet? Download the free Foursquare app in your smart phones app store and start following McShane's Nursery and unlocking specials! Spread the love! See anything you enjoyed in this email? Share it with a friend!
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McShane's Nursery and Landscape Supply | (831) 455-1876
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Cane Berry Plants - 25% off with this coupon.
1 & 2 gallon sizes - 25% off: Blackberry, Raspberry, Bosenberry, Olliaberry.
1 coupon per person / must have coupon for redemption. Print or show cashier from your smart phone.
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