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We just received notice that Estabrook's was recognized by Maine Senator Olympia Snowe to the United States Senate last December! CLICK HERE to read the Congressional Record. |
Now Open in Scarborough and Kennebunk!
Southern Maine gardeners rejoice!Estabrook's Color Spot is NOW OPEN on US Route 1 every day from 9am to 6pm in Scarborough and Kennebunk for the 2010 gardening season.
You'll find the best and brightest of our extensive plant collection at our Color Spot locations, along with all the supplies and helpful advice you'll need to get your garden going this spring.
We invite you to visit this weekend and help us celebrate our grand reopening!
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Estabrook's Color Spot 571 US Route 1 Scarborough, ME 04074 207-396-5301 |
Estabrook's Color Spot 97 York Street Kennebunk, ME 04043 207-985-3772 |
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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.
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.
Bulb-Tone
For bulbs, place one heaping teaspoonful of Bulb-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.
We're Here to Help!Don't know where to start this spring? Our Plan Before You Plant program will help you visualize your landscape before you plant it. No time to plant? We'll do that too, thanks to our Planting Service! |
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