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Spring Open House This Weekend!
After a long winter, it's finally time to officially welcome back spring at our annual Spring Open House all weekend long in Yarmouth.New Plants and Products
Discover a host of new plants and products ready to make this year's garden your best ever! Some of our favorite vendors will be on hand give you unique insight into the hottest gardening trends of the season.
Also, don't miss in-store specials that you'll only find this weekend.
Gardening Workshops All Weekend Long
Take part in one of our "Ready, Set...Garden!" workshops at 10am or 2pm on either Saturday or Sunday with our gardening professionals. You'll learn everything you need to know to get off to a great start this year. Best of all, they're completely FREE!
Register to Win Great Prizes
Plus, don't forget to register to win one of ten $50 Estabrook's gift cards. It could be the perfect way to start spring off right!
As always, we'll also have a host of homemade treats, colorful pansies and friendly advice - everything you've come to expect from Spring Open House at Estabrook's!
 Southern Maine gardeners rejoice! Finding big, beautiful plants for your garden just got easier. Estabrook's Color Spot is opening at the former site of Mapes Garden Center on 97 York Street (US Route 1) in Kennebunk. Join us on May 1st for our grand opening in Kennebunk, or visit our other Color Spot location in Scarborough this weekend for their opening celebration. |
Liming Your Lawn
If you're looking for a greener, healthier lawn, an application of lime could be the
answer. By applying lime to your lawn, you'll improve your soil, make more nutrients available to your grass and increase the effectiveness of a
fertilizer treatment in the fall.Why Should I Apply Lime?
Your soil's pH level is very important to the health of your lawn. pH is a measurement of the acidic or alkaline level of the soil and a level between 6.0 and 7.0 is ideal for turf grass.
Lawns will naturally leach base nutrients such as calcium, magnesium and potassium from the soil over time. The loss of these nutrients will cause the soil's pH level to drop as it becomes more acidic. In seasons of heavy rainfall, this problem becomes even more severe.
Another reason your lawn's pH level may be too low is due to nitrogen based fertilizers. While lawn fertilizers provide many important nutrients to your lawn, they often contain high levels of nitrogen which will make your soil more acidic.
When your soil's pH drops below 6.0 (making it acidic), fewer nutrients become available to your lawn. This can adversely affect your lawn's color, vigor and ability to recover from heat, drought and heavy traffic. By adding an application of lime, you can raise the pH level of your soil and increase the availability of these nutrients.
Does My Lawn Need Lime?The only way to determine if your lawn would benefit from liming is through a soil test. Estabrook's offers several different at-home kits that will provide you with a general idea of your pH levels. For more accurate results, a state or commercial soil testing facility can be used. These detailed reports will break down exactly home much lime should be applied for optimal soil conditions.
How Much Lime Should I Apply?
While a detailed soil report will tell you exactly how lime to apply, a good rule of thumb is one bag for every 1,000 square feet.
How Often Should I Apply Lime?
Applications of lime should only be done when a soil test necessitates it. While a pH level under 6.0 can do damage to your lawn, a pH level over 7.0 (creating alkaline soil) can also cause damage. Nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and iron will become less available and your grass will become less vigorous.
A careful balance between treatments of fertilizer and lime will go a long way towards a fantastic lawn.
 Celebrate spring with these stunning plants  Regal Geraniums  Gerber Daisies  Schizanthus  Exotic Geraniums |
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 Bulk mulch is here! Schedule your delivery today and beat the spring rush. Get your plants off to a great start with organic fertilizers from Espoma such as Plant-tone and Holly-tone. Our nursery is filling up with fabulous trees and shrubs; make plans to install the home landscape you've always dreamed of. |
 From the ultimate garden solution to perfect gifts, you're sure to find something great in our emporium!  Plant in containers this spring and you'll be able to protect your flowers from cool night temperatures by bringing them indoors  Garden in comfort with OXO Good Grips tools |