 |
 |
Spring Fertilizing Guide
Now is a great time to prepare your garden beds, bulbs, vegetables, trees and shrubs with fertilizer to create optimum growing conditions. Here at Estabrook's, we recommend organic solutions from Espoma, most notably Plant-Tone and Holly-Tone.
These two all-purpose plant foods will provide your garden with all the essential nutrients and by following these simple
directions, you're sure to notice the difference once spring is in full swing!Plant-Tone
For flower beds, mix Plant-Tone into the top four or five inches of soil at a rate of 4 lbs per 100 square feet (or 1/2 cup per plant). An additional feeding of 1/4 cup can be made once a month after plants are well established.
When preparing your vegetable garden, apply 40 lbs of Plant-Tone per 1,000 square feet and work into the top 4 to 5 inches of soil (or 1 cup per 10 sq ft). For individual plantings, add 2 tablespoons per vegetable. Apply at the same rate once a month during growing season.
For bulbs, place one heaping teaspoonful of Plant-Tone beneath each bulb and mix thoroughly with the soil. Feed established beds at a rate of 4 lbs per 100 square feet (or 1 cup per 10 sq ft).
Holly-Tone
Trees will benefit from 1 lb (or 3 cups) of Holly-Tone per inch of trunk diameter. Triple the quantity for diameters 3 inches and over.
As for shrubs, 1 cupful of Holly-Tone per foot of branch spread is optimal. You can double the quantity if the branch spread is 3 feet or larger.
 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! This Saturday
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.This Saturday's (April 4) workshop is entitled "When to Seed and When to Plant". There will be two identical sessions at 10am and 2pm and they are completely FREE.
From learning how to read a seed packet to transitioning seedlings to the garden, this workshop will serve as a perfect introduction to seed starting or a great refresher course for those getting back into the hobby.
To get you started, we'd like to offer you 10% savings on your seeds and seed starting supply purchases - simply print out the coupon below:
Mark your calendars for these upcoming seed starting workshops too!
| April 11th | "Make the Most of Your Space" |
| April 18th | "How Does Your Garden Grow?" |
 Flavor your spring with these popular herbs  Rosemary  Mint  Thyme |
 Easter Egg Hunt April 11 Spring Open House April 25-26 Learn More... |
 We're extending our hours starting this Friday - visit us from 8am to 6pm any day of the week! Get your lawn off to a great start! As soon as the snow melts, apply Corn Gluten or a dose of pre-emergence fertilizer. Now is a great time to prune your plants that have suffered snow or ice damage. Call or stop by with any questions! |
 From the ultimate garden solution to perfect gifts, you're sure to find something great in our emporium!  Treat returning birds to gourmet seed from Wild Delight and transform your backyard into a bird sanctuary! |