Estabrook's Newsletter
Mulch Delivered to Your Door
Issue #99 - May 3, 2007
Tips, Tricks & Tactics

New Expanded Shopping Areas

New Greenhouse
Discover a vibrant collection of annuals that will fill your beds and window boxes

Last year it was two new greenhouses, a shaded shopping area, wider aisles and paved walkways.

Estabrook's has done it again!

After the great reception of last year's improvements, we've added an additional 8,000 square feet of covered shopping space located next to our perennial yard and attached to last year's new retail greenhouse.

More Space Means More Plants

These new greenhouses are your one-stop-shop for homegrown annuals that are big, bright and beautiful, along with herbs that will turn any mundane meal into a gourmet delight. With more space, we now have an even greater selection of the vigorous plants you've counted on for years.

New Annual Greenhouses

Escape the Weather

Nobody likes shopping outdoors in the rain or enduring the hot sun in search of geraniums. Our new greenhouses provide you with a respite from the weather while giving you the opportunity to get your shopping done with a smile on your face.

It all adds up to a better shopping experience and a carefree way to make it a beautiful season. Visit us today and see what's new!

Forsythia

A Parade of Perennials

Gardeners love perennials for their many forms, colors and textures that grace the garden year after year. Our perennial yard is beginning to fill up with your favorites and some new selections we're excited to bring you for the very first time.

We invite you to come take a look and reconnect with old garden friends while discovering a few new ones.

How to Plant Your Annuals

Watering Annuals
Make sure to water your plants well before placing them into the ground

Whether in individual pots or in packs of six or eight, annuals add all season color and minimal maintenance to any landscape. Follow these simple instructions to get them off to a healthy start:

  1. Choose the right number of plants for the area to be planted. Spacing information can be found on the back of the plant tag, in our online plant catalog or by asking one of our knowledgeable staff members for help.
  2. Pull back any bark mulch and for optimal results, add a 1-2" layer of compost, composted cow manure or other soil amendment to the existing soil and work in to a depth of 4-8".
  3. Make sure your plants are well watered, then remove the individual plants from their containers and place them onto your planting area in the desired pattern. If you're working on hot days, remember to plant small areas at a time so your plants won't dry out.
  4. Pick up each plant and loosen the roots to encourage them to spread, and then dig a hole wide enough to encompass the roots yet shallow enough that the plant sits level with the ground once planted.
  5. Consider using a well-balanced time release or organic fertilizer scratched in to the first inch of soil before replacing the bark mulch and watering thoroughly.
  6. Check for dryness daily for the first two weeks and water when needed until established. All plants will appreciate extra water in periods of drought.

You'll have a landscape bursting with color in no time!

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