What have our construction crews been up to?Central Coast Restaurant in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin has expanded there outdoor entertaining space. Keith Rudolph of our Design Studio has been actively working with Central Coast for a number of years, creating landscape and hardscape amenities that keep people coming back. In addition to the already popular outdoor eating space at Central Coast, Our team has delivered a unique mix of concrete paver paths that define wonderfully creative outdoor chapel area and promenade perfect for weddings and anniversaries.
In addition to our Earth Week Competition , McKay is kicking of Earth Day with plant packages that will create an active and earthfriendly backyard. Keep checking for new packages each week!! For Earth Week we have “Urban Ediscapes” – fruits/ vegetables for small yards & “Wisconsin Savannah”!! Continue reading →
Masses of yellow flowers appear well before any leaves in the landscape
One of the first signs of spring is the bright yellow blossoms covering this plant in early April. What makes this Forsythia even more special in the landscape is its small size and compact shape. Continue reading →
McKay Nursery would like to hear how you are celebrating Earth Day this year!!
McKay Nursery Company is celebrating Earth Week from April 22-29. During that time, friend us on facebook and tell us how you and/ or your organization is pitching in to save the planet. At the end of the week we will choose our favorite entry. The winning entry will win a free tree!! In addition, we will donate 1 of 3 plant packages to your community organization. Plant packages will be a choice of Native Plantings, Eco-Explorers or Ediscapes. Keep following us on facebook and twitter for more information.
This is a good time of the year to remember where the piles of snow were this last winter. Why? To choose the right plants for that area this spring that would not have been affected by that snow pile. Heavy snow and/ or piles of salt will demolish the wrong plant. Consider hardy shrubs and perennials that die back to the ground or can be pruned low to the ground. Make sure your plant choices are tolerant to salt and heavy urban conditions.
Good perennial choices include Hosta, Daylily, Sedum and other perennials. When it comes to shrubs, Annabelle Hydrangea and smaller growing varieties of Spirea are great shrub choices, as they can be pruned down to 6” above the ground if damaged. Save yourself some headaches and think ahead. You will be glad you did. Need additional ideas? Take a look at our plant catalog pages or contact you Local Design Pro today!
Perennials & Ornamental Grasses are great choices for landscape beds that experience large piles of snow & salt in the winter.
It has been a long cold winter with plenty of snow. Spring is taking its time coming on, but the spring bulbs and birds let us know it is here. Are you doing any planting this spring? Let us help with your design and installation.
Now is the time to get started on the spring yard clean up, if you are so inclined. If not let us take care of it. Call your McKay Design Pro today for a price quote on Spring Clean Up or Landscape Maintenance package today. For you do-it yourselfers….Our pruning DVD outlines exactly how to approach pruning, an excellent resource.
We Design for Your Enjoyment.
How do we create award winning outdoor living spaces without you having to invest all of your time in maintenance and upkeep when you should be enjoying your investment? Outdoor rooms, outdoor kitchens and eating areas, water features (whether it is a simple birdbath, small fountain, or large flowing stream and pond), and lighting, are all hot right now. The key? Good design. A plan with a great design by your favorite McKay Professional is where you start…the best first step you can make! The right plants in the right spot, a space designed to meet your needs, that it the key.
McKay Nursery Company’s Keith Rudolph describes a few of the many different varieties of lilacs that our company grows and sells. There are so many different colors and flowering times that we cannot even begin to tell you! So why not get your own sweet smelling and showy lilac selection by contacting our McKay Landscape Pro! Call 800-236-4242
I love November. The days are now short, it’s cooler and windy, and many days we don’t see much sun. When we do see the sun, we sure appreciate it that much more. Build a nice fire and get some good “slow food” going in the house and a warm apple pie on the counter…mmmmm…isn’t November great? There are some opportunities to get some nice weather yet … and you will need to take advantage of those nice days to finish up those last few chores in your yards – so don’t put those tools away just yet!
*Hybrid tea, Floribunda, Grandiflora as well as semi-hardy and hardy Shrub roses:
Buy several bags of mulch to hold until its time to use them (later in November)
Don’t trim plants back this fall at all!
Wait until plants have been exposed to several killing frosts and/or foliage begins to color or drop.
If using rose cones, cut off the tops of the cones so the plants will stick out of them(Rose cones are not necessary, and if used incorrectly without cutting vent holes, the plants underneath can and will rot.) Continue reading →
The Environmentally Proper Way to Fertilize Your Lawn
Fertilizer is like a vitamin for your lawn. Using too much is harmful. Using too little—when needed—can result in poor health and susceptibility to diseases. A healthy, properly-maintained lawn is pleasing to look at, increases the value of a home and provides many environmental benefits related to air and water quality, according to scientific research gathered by The Lawn Institute. Continue reading →
At McKay Nursery Company, our professionals are knowledgeable. Their expertise gained through research and development, as well as proven field experience developed over the last 100 years, allows us to provide you with cutting edge information and advice. McKay's Green Tips will keep you updated on the latest industry developments and provide sound advice on a number of topics of interest.
Central Coast Restaurant in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin has expanded there outdoor entertaining space. Keith Rudolph of our Design Studio has been actively working with Central Coast for a number of years, creating landscape and hardscape amenities that keep people coming back. In addition to the already popular outdoor eating space at Central Coast, Our team has delivered a unique mix of concrete paver paths that define wonderfully creative outdoor chapel area and promenade perfect for weddings and anniversaries.
