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Pansy Care Guide
Boasting cheerful color and rugged hardiness, it's little wonder that pansies
are a sign of spring in Maine. We now have a great selection of these stunning beauties in Yarmouth, so it's time to get spring started!Although these plants will defiantly hold their colors through adverse spring weather conditions, there are also steps you can take to make sure they stay looking their best throughout the season.
Planting
Pansies can be planted right away and do best in mass plantings using a 6 to 8 inch center. As the weather gets warmer, this spacing gives the plants mutual support against wind and rain, while providing a burst of noticeable color when perennials are just breaking dormancy.
Finding an area with full sun should not be difficult in early spring but be sure to look around to see what is going to leaf out above the plants later on. Window boxes are also an excellent choice, but proper care should be observed. Although pansies are rugged, they appreciate the details of consistent care.
Fertilizing
Pansies are an environmental dream since they prefer fertilizer with a low amount of phosphorus (the middle number on formulations). Keeping the phosphorus low will go a long way in reducing stretch and also win you kudos in your neighborhood for minimizing runoff.
Maintenance
Conscientious dead heading is essential to keeping pansies going into the warmer months. Spent flowers should be pinched back to encourage new blooms.
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New for 2010: Nutra-Mulch
Our first supply of bulk mulch and compost has arrived, and we're pleased to offer Nutra-Mulch for the first time.Nutra-Mulch is a 50-50 mix of aged bark mulch and compost that will feed, build up your soil and offer a rich, dark color to your landscape with a fine texture.
It's a simple way to provide a manicured look to your garden while also ensuring your plants have the nutrients they need to thrive this season.
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