I know this is the landscape side of my world but.....new home, blank walls? I just put this slide show together to show some of my latest work. I love it and I hope you do too. Enjoy.
http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbRadv6oYko
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Winter Notes From McKay Nursery Company
December Landscape and Garden Notes from McKay Nursery Company
“Last chance to beat the weather"
By Tim Flood
Not much left to do in the yard anymore, except to plan for next year. Now is the absolute best time for your local McKay Representative to come over and measure you up for a new side or back yard, or maybe you are ready for a whole new you in the front as well – before the snow flies! Now is a great time for these professionals to put together a great new design for you.
Last chance to plant any spring flowering bulbs if your ground has not frozen yet. Plant them at the correct depth, and give them a drink of water, and forget them until spring.
Last chance to get that mulch around your rose bushes and Hydrangea macrophylla types. Don’t cut the rose canes; just mound the bottom with some mulch for great winter protection. Any extra mulch can be added to your perennial beds. Any evergreen branches from your Christmas tree can be placed over perennials or anything liking a bit more winter protection.
Lawn care is now done. Be careful not to walk on frozen turf without any snow cover, as it does damage the grass plants, so when installing Christmas lights or getting to your bird feeders, wait until the sun take the frost off, or go around the grass areas until you get some snow covering on those turf areas. You can run the gasoline out of your lawn equipment, or add fuel stabilizer to the tank. The newer formulation of gas does not last well in the tank.
Road salt is a killer for so many plants. If you use salt on your sidewalks or driveways, be sure to use it carefully…or maybe try using an alternative like sand or kitty litter, or maybe Milorganite fertilizer. Milorganite is black and attract the heat from the sun to melt the ice, and does not hurt any plants.
Heavy, wet snows on evergreens or other dense shrubs should be brushed off soon after it falls to prevent damaging the form of the plant. If you have topiaries or evergreens that you want to protect the form, you may want to use some twine to tighten up the shrub to help it stay in form if there is a snow load on it.
Some natural evergreens branches, Viburnum or Holly berries, and maybe some dried flowers can be put in window boxes or containers for Holiday decorations, and for the winter months. If the soil is already frozen, you can pour some warm water in the soil and then press the stems into the soil. Maybe you have a small evergreen or a deciduous tree that is the focal point in your back yard landscape that you should consider lighting to enjoy for the Holiday season? We see the lights in our back yard more than the ones in the front yard.
“Last chance to beat the weather"
By Tim Flood
Not much left to do in the yard anymore, except to plan for next year. Now is the absolute best time for your local McKay Representative to come over and measure you up for a new side or back yard, or maybe you are ready for a whole new you in the front as well – before the snow flies! Now is a great time for these professionals to put together a great new design for you.
Last chance to plant any spring flowering bulbs if your ground has not frozen yet. Plant them at the correct depth, and give them a drink of water, and forget them until spring.
Last chance to get that mulch around your rose bushes and Hydrangea macrophylla types. Don’t cut the rose canes; just mound the bottom with some mulch for great winter protection. Any extra mulch can be added to your perennial beds. Any evergreen branches from your Christmas tree can be placed over perennials or anything liking a bit more winter protection.
Lawn care is now done. Be careful not to walk on frozen turf without any snow cover, as it does damage the grass plants, so when installing Christmas lights or getting to your bird feeders, wait until the sun take the frost off, or go around the grass areas until you get some snow covering on those turf areas. You can run the gasoline out of your lawn equipment, or add fuel stabilizer to the tank. The newer formulation of gas does not last well in the tank.
Road salt is a killer for so many plants. If you use salt on your sidewalks or driveways, be sure to use it carefully…or maybe try using an alternative like sand or kitty litter, or maybe Milorganite fertilizer. Milorganite is black and attract the heat from the sun to melt the ice, and does not hurt any plants.
Heavy, wet snows on evergreens or other dense shrubs should be brushed off soon after it falls to prevent damaging the form of the plant. If you have topiaries or evergreens that you want to protect the form, you may want to use some twine to tighten up the shrub to help it stay in form if there is a snow load on it.
Some natural evergreens branches, Viburnum or Holly berries, and maybe some dried flowers can be put in window boxes or containers for Holiday decorations, and for the winter months. If the soil is already frozen, you can pour some warm water in the soil and then press the stems into the soil. Maybe you have a small evergreen or a deciduous tree that is the focal point in your back yard landscape that you should consider lighting to enjoy for the Holiday season? We see the lights in our back yard more than the ones in the front yard.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
December
December 2009
Greetings,
During the cold dark days of winter there is nothing more refreshing than planning for your spring planting season. Now is the best time to start making plans.
Right now, it’s time to think spring! Planning early saves you time, saves you money and gets you on the early schedules to get your work done during the best of the season, before the summer heat. It’s going to be a busy spring. Plan early.
Consider this: The biggest mistake a homeowner makes can with regard to landscaping, is not spending too much or too little,,,,but failing to plan properly.
My name is Jerry Cahak, and I’m your local McKay Nursery landscape designer and sales representative. I’ve been working in your area for the past 24 year and I would love the opportunity to sit down with you and show you how I can help.
Let me show you how to plan ahead and take advantage of HUGE savings. Whether you need a single tree, flowering shrubs, planters or a new walk or patio now is the time to sit down and begin the planning for your spring projects.
Plan ahead and save. On orders placed before February 1st you’ll receive:
Free Delivery
10% Discount on Spring 2010 plant material
Need a gift? How about a McKay Nursery gift Certificate?
Contact me for a free, no obligation consultation.
Sincerely,
Jerry Cahak
Mckay Nursery Company
Phone: 414-778-0104
Email: jcahak@juno.com
Greetings,
During the cold dark days of winter there is nothing more refreshing than planning for your spring planting season. Now is the best time to start making plans.
Right now, it’s time to think spring! Planning early saves you time, saves you money and gets you on the early schedules to get your work done during the best of the season, before the summer heat. It’s going to be a busy spring. Plan early.
Consider this: The biggest mistake a homeowner makes can with regard to landscaping, is not spending too much or too little,,,,but failing to plan properly.
My name is Jerry Cahak, and I’m your local McKay Nursery landscape designer and sales representative. I’ve been working in your area for the past 24 year and I would love the opportunity to sit down with you and show you how I can help.
Let me show you how to plan ahead and take advantage of HUGE savings. Whether you need a single tree, flowering shrubs, planters or a new walk or patio now is the time to sit down and begin the planning for your spring projects.
Plan ahead and save. On orders placed before February 1st you’ll receive:
Free Delivery
10% Discount on Spring 2010 plant material
Need a gift? How about a McKay Nursery gift Certificate?
Contact me for a free, no obligation consultation.
Sincerely,
Jerry Cahak
Mckay Nursery Company
Phone: 414-778-0104
Email: jcahak@juno.com
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
water water water....water water water
18 days without any good rain. You'll notice some trees starting to change now. That's a definite sign of dry soil. Plants are starting to shut down. You may notice early fall color, Hydrangeas browning up, flowers getting ugly. Water is VERY important RIGHT NOW. Not only is the water they get now important right now, it's the water the root systems will need over the winter to keep the plants alive. Without good water now and through winter plants may not survive to see spring.
That being said this is also the best time to be adding to your landscape. Soil temps are perfect. Cool nights and warm days mean the plants will take hold and come spring look awesome.
It's a little early for major pruning but it's certainly time to start cutting back some of the perennials and cleaning beds up.
Questions? Give me a call. 414-778-0104
That being said this is also the best time to be adding to your landscape. Soil temps are perfect. Cool nights and warm days mean the plants will take hold and come spring look awesome.
It's a little early for major pruning but it's certainly time to start cutting back some of the perennials and cleaning beds up.
Questions? Give me a call. 414-778-0104
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Chilly Night Ahead
We have a could night ahead or just did depending on when you get this but in any case it will be cold again. Don't let it worry you. Soil temps are still great. Perfect for planting landscape plants and new lawns. There is a lot in full bloom like this Knockout Rose and lots still to come. Sedum are starting to flower and I've see Asters starting to get some color. I have been seeing lots of powdery mildue and the Asian Beetles are out in force. Mildue is something to address. Remove the affected leaves and get rid of them. The beetles are kinda cute. Controlling them is tough. Need help? call me at 414-778-0104
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Late summer is here
Feel that nice cool air at night? The next 8 to 12 weeks are awesome for getting things done in the yard. Lawns take really well. Plants respond incredibly well and then pop up early in spring. It's a great time to take care of plant problems and corrective pruning.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
August Notes
Well it's nearly mid August. Have I mentioned that you need to be watering? There is a lot being done right now. Planting is in full gear. Lots of projects going in. With proper watering there is very little to worry about. You may see some stress but once the plants get going they will soar.
A little pruning can be done any time. Dead heading will encourage new flowers. Also people, if you have a plant or tree with some ugly out of place branch, cut it off. Don't listen to the "you can't prune now" people. Don't worry about cutting off some nice roses. In my opinion better to have a nice shaped plant and a couple fewer flowers.
A little pruning can be done any time. Dead heading will encourage new flowers. Also people, if you have a plant or tree with some ugly out of place branch, cut it off. Don't listen to the "you can't prune now" people. Don't worry about cutting off some nice roses. In my opinion better to have a nice shaped plant and a couple fewer flowers.
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