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Spring Pansies are Here!
Boasting cheerful color and rugged hardiness, it's little wonder that pansies
are a sign of spring in Maine. With two greenhouses full of these stunning beauties, it's time to get spring started!Plus, our homegrown pansies now come in 9-paks (instead of the usual 6) and you won't pay a penny more for them.
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 as soon as the ground can be worked 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.
 Estabrook's Color Spot is returning to Route 1 in Scarborough for our second season! Join us on April 25 & 26 for our Grand Reopening Celebration and see why Estabrook's Color Spot is the place for big, beautiful, vibrant plants in Southern Maine. |
Ready, Set...Garden!
The experts at Estabrook's want to make sure you get the most out of your garden this season. That's why we're introducing our "Ready, Set...Garden!"
workshops on Saturdays during gardening season.Our gardening pros will provide tips and tricks as they walk you through some of the most requested topics for home gardeners today.
First up is home vegetable gardening. Growing in popularity as more and more people want to get back to basics while reducing their grocery bills, home vegetable gardening is a fun hobby that delivers delicious dividends.
Join us at 10am or 2pm on the following days to learn everything you need to know:
| April 4th | "When to Seed and When to Plant" |
| April 11th | "Make the Most of Your Space" |
| April 18th | "How Does Your Garden Grow?" |
Mark your calendars and we'll see you there!
 Enjoy the red hot colors of these amazing plants!  Indoor Hydrangea  Indoor Azalea |
 Easter Egg Hunt April 11 Spring Open House April 25-26 Learn More... |
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 From the ultimate garden solution to perfect gifts, you're sure to find something great in our emporium!  From clothing to bookmarks to mousepads, all Webkinz accessories are now 50% OFF. Great for Easter baskets! |