CARTER'S NURSERY, POND, & PATIO, INC.,

2846 OLD MEDINA RD, JACKSON, TN 38305

www.cartercountry.com 731-424-2206 Find us on FACEBOOK

Fall Pond Maintenance

It's the time of year to get ready for the colder months. Along with that are some needed chores such as - cutting back aquatic plants, winterizing scarecrows, irrigation systems, and fountains, installing Leaf Netting, etc... If you would like us to do these tasks for you; please give us a call and we will take care of your seasonal chores for you.

SPRINKLER SYSTEM WINTERIZATION SERVICES

It's that time of year again. If you need us to service your Sprinkler System for the Winter months please give us a call and we will put you on the list. Don't forget this important task or you could have a HUGE repair problem facing you next Spring.

I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as autumn sunshine

by staying in the house.

So I spend almost all the daylight hours in the open air.

- Nathaniel Hawthorne

15th Annual Fall Festival

Don't miss this year's Fall Workshop and Festival. This is our way of saying THANK YOU to all of our customers and friends in the community. We will have everything traditional for some good ol' family fun! From Pumpkin Carving classes & Face Painting to a full fledged Petting Zoo there will be LOTS of FUN for the whole family! AND by popular demand Mark will be firing up the grill and cooking lunch for everyone again! So bring your appetite!

We will also have educational Pond Maintenance classes for all the Pond owners out there. Even if you have had a pond for years it's always good to have a refresher course about Fall/Winter care for your water features. We will go over ALL the things you will need to know about your Water Garden to help you get through the coming seasons. No matter if you're new to the hobby or an old pro, there will be something for you.

We will cover plant and fish care, seasonal pond maintenance, when to start using Cool Temp. Koi food, Cool Temp. Bacteria, and much more. We will spend the day helping you with these things and we will have FUN doing it.

We will have a great 'Hands On' Pumpkin carving class for $5 per pumpkin, FREE face painting & an AWESOME 'Petting Zoo that the kids will LOVE! There will be some HUGE sales during this event, so don't miss out on the savings!

Mark will also have the grill going at lunch with hotdog's, smoked sausages, chips, cookies and drinks for everyone. Y'all Come!

THIS IS A FREE EVENT ! !

WHAT: The 15^th Annual Fall Workshop and Festival

WHEN: SATURDAY, October 19^th - 9 am to 2 pm

WHERE: Carter's Nursery, Pond & Patio

2846 Old Medina Rd. Jackson, TN 38305

We will also have:

- Pumpkin carving class* (starts at 9:00)
- Treats and things for the kids
- Face Painting
- A sale on water gardening products!
- A HUGE Sale on Fish and Aquatic Plants!
- Water Gardening experts on hand to answer all of your questions.
- Petting Zoo and Pony rides for the kids! This is an AWESOME petting Zoo folks, so bring the kids out and Enjoy!

* The pumpkin carving class is $5.00 per pumpkin (to cover cost of pumpkin). Kids MUST be supervised by a parent to take part in this class. Please call to pre-register for this class as supplies will be limited.

For more info call Jo or Sandra at the Nursery 731-424-2206 or e-mail at [email protected]

"The winds will blow their own freshness into you,

and the storms their energy,

while cares will drop away from you

like the leaves of Autumn."

- John Muir

POND OF THE MONTH

We are proud to have Jack and Basil Baudo's pond as our Pond of the Month. Jack and his father enjoy this pond every evening. It compliments the garden trail in the back yard perfectly.

As their guest, when you come thru the breezeway, a rushing stream greets you. When you cross the stream over a stone bridge you have the choice; to walk the garden trail or you can enter the sitting area in the back yard under the pergola. Either place is an ideal way to enjoy the backyard.

Greetings to all! Fall is upon us! I don't know about you, but I LOVE the Fall season! It's been a GREAT Summer, but I always look forward to a nice cool "FALL" season.

It means dinner's out by the pond, fall gardening, family get together's etc. . . . And this one's no different. We just had our 9th Annual "Moonlight" POND TOUR and it was a perfect night!

Now it's time for our Annual Fall Festival! Good food, Pumpkin Carving & fun stuff for the kids like our Petting Zoo & Face Painting + some GREAT seasonal workshops. Whether you're a "Pond Veteran" or a newcomer to the hobby, you will really enjoy these workshops and learn from them.

We will cover seasonal chores like how to cut your plants back, divide plants, netting your pond, WHEN to stop feeding your fish & more. Your gonna love it & it's FREE. So bring the kids and come out and see us.

Here's to a GREAT Fall season!

~ Mark Carter

AUTUMN IS A SECOND SPRING

WHEN EVERY LEAF IS A FLOWER."

- ALBERT CAMUS

The Water Gardeners Fall Checklist

Plants and Debris: Remove leaves, plant debris and other organic matter. Large amounts of leaves and debris settled in the bottom of your pond can cause poor water clarity over the winter which is harmful to your fish. It can be a breading ground for fungi and or harmful bacteria and parasites. If you don't have a dipping net, get one! This will make your life so much easier.

NETTING: Netting your Water Garden during the fall will help control leaves and debris and checking your skimmer regularly during heavy leaf falls will keep your pond in proper working condition. This will also make your SPRING cleanout easier.

FISH HEALTH: When water temps reach 55 to 60 degrees switch to low temp fish food available at Carter's Nursery. Their metabolism slows down during lowering temps and LOW TEMP FISH FOOD will be easier for them to digest. When you end feeding you should always follow up with a Medicated fish food.

BACTERIA: When temps drop down to around 55 to 60 degrees you can switch to Low Temp Bacteria for a healthier pond and an easier start up in Spring.

If you have questions, Call the Nursery at 731-424-2206

Now get out there and ENJOY this great Fall weather!

FISHY FRIDAYS ARE HERE AGAIN !

GET 25% OFF FISH PURCHASES EVERY FRIDAY

Feel free to contact us with any questions regarding the tips.

We can be reached at 731-424-2206.

Sincerely,

JO CARTER
Carter's Nursery, Pond & Patio, Inc.

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