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No Truck? No Problem! We'll Deliver Right to Your Door
Mulch is beneficial for a number of reasons. It retards weed growth, improves moisture retention in your soil and gives any garden area a
fresh, finished look.Thanks to delivery service from Estabrook's, mulching your garden couldn't be easier. Don't worry about borrowing a truck or making yours a mess; we'll deliver right to your door throughout Southern Maine. Choose from classic dark bark mulch or use our premium black cedar mulch for a more sophisticated look.
To help you get started, here are a few guidelines to keep in mind:
Application
Applying mulch is easy. Simply follow these steps:
- Edge around the plants and beds, removing any grass that has crept in from the previous year(s) while maintaining a 3-4" V-shaped drop from where the grass ends and the drip line of the plant begins. This will allow more mulch depth near the side of the drip line where runner grasses enter and preven more from encroaching. We also carry garden edging if you prefer.
- Avoid mixing soil into the mulch as you apply it. Dormant weed seeds can sprout in the mulch and work against you.
- Water the mulch down well after application. This will ease any root disturbance you may have caused to the plants.
- If you plan on applying mulch every year, consider applying just a thin dress up layer. Repeated thick layers will hamper plant growth (see below under trees and shrubs). In any case, old mulch should be scraped off every 3-5 years and then added to the compost or carted away. Then apply a fresh layer.
We recommend a shredded bark for trees and shrubs. It knits together well and provides the best weed control and moisture retention. Just remember to pull back the mulch immediately from around the trunk of trees and the crown of shrubs to aid in the reduction of disease and insect damage. At all costs avoid the "mulch volcano" technique, which is sometimes seen. This is where the mulch is applied too thickly year after year until it is banked up against the plant like the cone of a volcano. This greatly reduces the flow of oxygen to the roots of newly planted trees, contributes to insect and disease damage to the bark, and is generally an eyesore.
Perennials
Although most people use bark mulch in perennial areas, it's not the ideal mulch since it can become compacted and
prevent the natural crown development of the plants. Consider using compost (also available for delivery) instead. Plant
crowns will develop normally and the compost can be worked in each year, improving your soil's structure and nutrient levels, which most perennials will
appreciate.Mixed Tree, Shrub, Perennial Borders
This is where the choice becomes difficult since it's usually only practical to use one type of mulch. Either type of mulch can be used depending on your tendency for micro-management. A suggestion would be to plant these areas heavily with plants and groundcovers and then allow them to grow in together and eliminate the need for frequent mulching.
We're delivering on Friday, Saturday and Monday, so it's not too late to get your bulk product for your weekend projects!
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Simplify Your Containers with Pop, Drop & Grow
Memorial Day weekend typically signals the official beginning of gardening season here in Maine. While many would like nothing better than
spending all three days wrist-deep in soil, there's also alternative ways to make your home look beautiful while freeing up time for that
backyard barbeque.One of those ways is the all-new Pop, Drop & Grow container system.
It's Easy!
Planting Pop, Drop & Grow containers is easy. Simply remove the bottom of the container (POP), place it in the container or landscape of your choice (DROP), and follow the care instructions (GROW).
It's Beautiful!
Vibrant annuals from Proven Winners always shine in plantings. However, with so many outstanding Proven Winners varieties, it can be tough to pick out just the right ones. Thanks to Pop, Drop & Grow, the choices are made for you. We offer five of the most popular combinations, ensuring you'll have beautiful flowers every time.
It's Economical!Each kit is only $35.00 and comes with 7 Proven Winners annuals, a savings of $7.00 versus buying each plant individually.
You'll also save more than money. By avoiding searching for plants, preparing your containers and planting each plant, you'll have more time to enjoy your garden instead of tinkering with it.
It's Eco-Friendly!
Each Pop, Drop & Grow container is made from recycled newspaper, is completely bio-degradable and can be composted. That means less disposable packaging and a smaller eco footprint.
Visit us this weekend and see the amazing combinations for yourself!
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