Shoal Creek Nursery

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Scenes from the nursery - still beautiful in all this heat! 😃🥵🌺

Just in, fresh off the truck! Beautiful bougainvillea and Crown of Thorns!

Look at all of the fun new pots that came in! Need to get a gift for Valentines Day? Stop by and pick out a plant and a new pot for a special treat for someone special - including yourself! ❤️

Shoal Creek Nursery will remain closed on Wednesday, Feb 1. Doyle (pictured here) and Chicago will keep their eyes on the place for us and look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday. Stay warm and safe out there, Austin! ❄️🌧️❄️🌧️❄️

We’ve got more frost blankets in! Everyone (including us) sold out a day or two ahead of the freeze last week. Even though the weather’s fabulous right now, we all know winter isn’t even close to being over for us here. Plan ahead - come get yours if you missed out last time, so you’re prepared for the next freeze headed our way! 🥶

Happy New Year! We will be closing early today, around 2 p.m., and will be closed tomorrow for New Year’s Day. Open again regular hours on Monday - begin 2023 with some new color for your house and yard! 🙂

Don’t let the mess fool ya! Lots of busy work / construction going on right now, improving the grounds and drainage around the nursery. We’re still open for business, and (most of) our plants made it through the freeze. How about yours? Stop by and see what we have to replenish anything around your space! 😃

Just a couple more days until the forecasted extended freeze hits Austin. Are you ready? Protect your sensitive outdoor plants with frost blankets! We have plenty in stock, stop by to get what you need, and get everything covered up by Thursday!!

We were so excited to see these fun “Donkey Ears” come in this morning. Doesn’t it look fun?! 😃 The price couldn’t be beat, and as of now we’ve already sold the few that came in. We’ll be sure to order more when they’re available so that more of you get the chance to grab one for yourselves!

We will be closing at 2:00 on Wednesday, closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, and resume regular hours on Friday. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Fall is finally just around the corner - can’t wait for those cool temperatures next week! Are you ready to do some fall planting? Stop by and see what we’ve got. New arrivals daily!

Look at the fun new Kids’ Collection of gardening tools and accessories - so cute!

It’s that time of year - pumpkins are here!! Tons of sizes, colors, and shapes to choose from. Stop by and see what we have … this is just a small sample of what we have available to choose from! 😃 🎃👻 🍁

Scenes from inside the store. Stop in and take a peek around - so many awesome displays to check out! You can purchase any of you like, or use them to put together your own ideas. 😃

All pottery is 25% off through October! Stop by and see what we have - so many fun styles and sizes to choose from! 😃 # ceramic fountains

Some of the fun, new home and yard decorations you can find in our store. Featured here: stone heart wreath, assorted garden stakes, sea glass mobiles, various carved teal bowls, engraved river stones, petrified wood bowls, and various rock/glass & craftwood garlands. Pop inside and take a peek!

Remember - all pottery is 25% off through the end of July! Here’s a sample of some of the fun items we have. Stop by and look around! 😃

Check out all of our new Talavera pots that came in! Prices range from $29.99 for the smaller pots to $139.99 for the birdbaths. Good timing, too, because ALL POTTERY IS 25% OFF THROUGH THE END OF THE MONTH!!! 😃

Rock N Roll! Lots of pretty new rocks have arrived - fun to use as a decorative touch in your planters or any other special spot you like to highlight inside or outside. Stop inside the store to see all the new choices!

New statues, stepping stones, planters, and more!

Seen around the grounds - “Scenes by Sam”

BIG deliveries today! We’ve got more Pride of Barbados, and so many fruits! We’ve got blackberries, lemons, limes, oranges, olives, figs, avocados, pomegranates, and more! Just what everyone’s been looking for - come on down!! 😃

So many ways to add color to your yard besides flowers! Stop by and check out some of our selection!

So many other ways to add color to your yards and gardens, check out some of the choices next time you stop by!

We’ve replenished our rock collection - stop in the store to pick out some fun pieces for yourself or someone special.

A small sample of our succulents available. The weather’s right for them! Stop by and pick out a few for your sunny spots! 😃🥵

Have you seen our assortment of wind spinners, yard art, and bird baths? So fun! Check them out next time you swing by to shop for more plants.

Looking to get a few plants in the ground before the summer heat takes hold? 🌹

Check-out Central Austin’s for some great ideas. They have an unbeatable selection and friendly staff. Pro tip: ask for Sam.

One of my favorite ways to add color to any garden is with Knock Out Roses. They make a colorful and classic addition to any yard, and they absolutely thrive in the Texas summer sun.

Here's what you need to know: These beautiful blooms stay tight and compact, growing only 18 inches tall and wide. Petite Knock Out Roses are perfect for potting or planting straight into the ground. All day sun is no match for these roses! They do best in direct light and are perfect for hot, sunny areas.

The deliveries this week were HOT!
What are you planting this Easter weekend??

Check it out some highlights…
(In no particular order)
-Caladium
-Torenia
-Sweet Potato Vine
-Polka Dot Plant
-Ice Plant
-Purslane
-Larkspur
-Alyssum
-Esperanza
-Hydrangea
-HUGE Bougainvilleas!

Check the story highlight on our profile for pricing info 💰

I’m sure you’ve seen the rose bushes popping off around town this week- who else has rose envy? Let’s talk about how to grow ‘em like a pro!

LIGHT ☀️
Full sun all the way! It takes a lot of energy to produce such prolific blooms, so all day sun is key to maximize flower production. A part day of sun means you will likely end up with a partly blooming bush.

WATER 💧
Soak the entire root system throughly each and every time that you water- think “deeply and infrequently.” Right now you will probably need to water about once a week, but in the heat of the summer, it’ll be closer to every other day. Remember - aim at the base of the plant when you water (near the roots,) do NOT aim for the leaves and flowers! Roses are prone to mildew, so you don’t want the shrub itself to stay too wet for too long.

FERTILIZER 🌹
Just like I said above in the light section, it takes a LOT of energy - and nutrients - to produce rose blooms. During the growing season, give your bushes a good feeding once a month. This ensures they have the nutrients they need to keep blooming all summer long! I recommend rose glo for any plant with a fruit or a bloom, roses included.

Pictured Rose Varieties:
1. Iceberg
2. Double Red Knockout
3. Belinda’s Blush
4. Brick House Red

Houseplants are hereeee! 📣

We got lots of varieties of the following:
-Hoyas
-Pothos
-Ficus
-Monstera
-Palms

Come check it out!

The entire Shoal Creek staff is GAWKING at the bougainvillea delivery that just came in!!! 🤩

We have a wide range of colors (even a few reds and whites!) in 1G Pots for $14.99 and 10” Baskets for $32.99. These won’t make it to the weekend so if you want one, getcha bad self up here STAT! 🤪

We will be closed on Thursday, February 3rd, due to inclement weather.

Make sure to grab any plants that are still outside and bring them in if you can- if not, cover with a frost cloth or old linen sheet if you don’t have a FC available (sadly we are out of stock).

Please stay safe and warm until we can see you again. ❄️

Happy Black History Month! Today I want to share the inspirational story of a woman named Hattie Carthan, aka “The Tree Lady of Brooklyn.”

“In the 1960s and 1970s, New York City faced a sharp economic decline and white flight. Buildings were abandoned or burned down, particularly in the city’s lower-income neighborhoods. Communities faced mass disinvestment — and what was left was urban decay.

It was around this time that Hattie Carthan, a 64-year-old woman living in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, began a grassroots effort to transform that urban decay into green space. What started with four newly planted trees in her neighborhood turned into 1,500.

Along with guerrilla gardening efforts popularized by the “seed bombs” of Lower East Side gardener Liz Christy, Hattie’s urban environmental movement paved the way for the city’s support for community gardens.

Today, around 500 community gardens line streets across New York City. But the history of how we got them — through the radical work of people like Hattie and Liz — is often overlooked.”
-Ranjani Chakraborty & Melissa Hirsch (article linked below)

Hattie Carthan taught us that gardening is healing, for the individual and the community alike. Today, and for the rest of this month, let us remember her invaluable work and do our best to replicate her compassion, selflessness, and determination in our own personal lives.

Read/Watch more here: https://www.vox.com/videos/2021/6/8/22524208/how-radical-gardeners-took-back-new-york-city

***PLEASE APPLY ON SHOALCREEKNURSERY.COM/CAREERS INSTEAD OF EMAILING US A COVER LETTER/RESUME. IT IS A SHORT APPLICATION AND MAKES IT EASIER ON EVERYONE!***

We are hiring individuals to help us load/unload and stock products at our garden center. Full or part time.

Responsibilities include:

-Unloading delivery trucks

-Processing deliveries

-Stocking product

-Loading bagged goods into customers' cars

-Minor sales

-Watering plants

Please apply if you are:

-an independent worker

-reliable, responsible, and consistent

-a team player

-forklift certified

-have experience with plant care/sales (please explain on application)

Pay range is between $13.50 and $18.50 depending on experience. Weekend availability required.

***PLEASE APPLY ON SHOALCREEKNURSERY.COM/CAREERS INSTEAD OF EMAILING US A COVER LETTER/RESUME. IT IS A SHORT APPLICATION AND MAKES IT EASIER ON EVERYONE!***

We are hiring for a cashier position in our garden center.

Responsibilities include:

-Checking out customers

-Taking phone calls

-Light lifting/loading assistance

-Sales

-Basic plant care

Please apply if you are:

-an independent worker

-reliable, responsible, and consistent

-a team player

-personable and people oriented

-have experience with plant care/sales (please explain on application)

Pay range is between $13.50 and $18.50 depending on experience. Weekend availability required.

We are hiring for the spring and would love to hear from you!

If you: love plants, are an independent worker, can be reliable, have a good attitude, and want to land a dream job…. Here is your shot! We have applications open on our website as well as paper ones at the registers in store.

Ever wondered what it’s like to work a nursery? Ask me anything about what our jobs are like below! I’m happy to answer your questions (whether you’re applying or just curious).

We’re so excited about this new arrival… variegated string of pearls! 😍 It’s our first time carrying these dudes, but we have a feeling they won’t be around for very long. Come check them out today!

Our 12th & final Christmas gift idea: stationary & gift certificates! These are great for last minute gifts for friends and family.

I love giving a few unused Flat Flower cards when I’m not sure what to gift someone. They are blank on the inside so the recipient can personalize them with any message for any occasion!

Gift certificates are another quick & easy idea that anyone will appreciate. I mean c’mon, who doesn’t want the gift of guilt-free plant shopping?? 🤩

If we don’t see you in the next week or so, Happy Holidays from the Shoal Creek crew!!! We are so appreciative of our customers- you all brighten each and every day for us🥰

(PS: this is my last day in the office before I take a little time off for some highly anticipated family time! You might start to wonder where our posts have gone, but no need to worry… Once I get back the first week of January, we’ll be gearing up for the springtime & I’ll have lots more content for you all to enjoy. Until then, be safe & merry 💕)