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June is when many plants start to showcase their true beauty, and I've started to see many exciting changes in my yard this week - hopefully you have too! My hostas have grown up strong and are starting to bloom, a Japanese umbrella pine is starting to put out new growth and is quickly becoming my favorite plant in the yard, and my Endless Summer Hydrangea is starting to show its fantastic blue color. Now if I can just get those weeds under control! The weekend forecast looks warm and sunny, so I hope you enjoy your time in the garden! -- Tom Estabrook, Vice President |
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25% OFF ALL Plants During Our Summer Sale
Whether you're looking to refresh, expand or just get going on your garden, now is the perfect time to visit us in Yarmouth,
Scarborough or Kennebunk. Our entire selection of plants* is now 25% OFF until July 11th during our Summer Sale!This sale won't be advertised to the general public until June 28th, but as a Preferred Customer and Garden Newsletter subscriber, you can take advantage of it right now! Simply provide your phone number when you check out to receive your 25% discount instantly.
To help you get started, we've put together a few summer planting tips to ensure success this season:
Water
An appropriate level of water is important to any planting, but it takes extra importance during the summer. With arid temperatures your plants will naturally demand more moisture. Even if you're planting in damp soil or drizzly weather, new plantings should receive a good soaking when they go into the ground. This initial soaking will settle the soil around the roots and expedite the time it takes for the plant to start drawing water from the ground on its own.
Continual watering after the plant is in the ground (typically 2-3 times a week) will ensure that your root structure will grow and establish in its new soil. By following this pattern, most plants will begin to establish themselves within a week after being put in the ground.
When to Plant
Choose the day you plant carefully and know your limits. Planting in the mid-afternoon on a hot summer day won't do your plants or yourself any good. You should also be on the lookout for windy days. Heavy gusts can quickly strip new trees of their leaves. If this happens when the plant is not taking up water from its roots yet, it can cause serious stress.
The best days for summer planting are cloudy ones. Without the sun blazing down, you and your new plants will have a more pleasant planting experience.
Enjoy Your Garden!
Summer planting provides you with an opportunity to get out in the garden and enjoy your plants when they're looking their best. Just as strolling along your garden at night can reveal new discoveries, summer gardening puts you side-by-side with your plants in their mid-season form.
The growing season in Maine is a short one, so why limit it to the springtime? By carefully watching the weather and making sure your plants are getting the water they need, you can extend the gardening season and find new ways to enjoy your plantings.
* houseplants/tropicals not included, cannot be combined with other discounts, exceptions may apply
FREE DELIVERY COUPONNeed loam, compost and mulch for your summer plantings? We'll deliver it right to your door for FREE! Simply order 5+ yards of bulk material and receive FREE delivery with this coupon.
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Indentifying and Treating Rose Diseases
The combination of wet weather and humid temperatures can mean trouble for your roses. However, by learning how to identify the common diseases that may affect your plants and treat them early on, their chances of survival are vastly improved.
Now is a great time to check for early signs of the common diseases listed below. We've listed some symptoms, along with remedies to help you combat these diseases, but please remember that the garden professionals at Estabrook's are always available to help you diagnose and treat your roses, so don't hesitate to contact us!
Black Spot
Black Spot is the most common disease of roses in Maine. The fungus has been widely distributed with cultivated roses and no real
complete resistance is believed to exist.Symptoms: Dark black and sooty spots on the leaves that tend to be round and vary in size from pinpoint to quarter sized. The infected leaves will turn yellow and can drop completely from the plant. Black Spot attacks the plant from the bottom up.
Remedy: Remove the dropped leaves along with the other debris and discard. Spray with a fungicide known to be effective on Black Spot such as Copper Sulfate, Bayer All-in-One Rose & Flower Spray or Rose Pharm.
Powdery Mildew
Another prevalent rose disease is Powdery Mildew, which typically occurs with warm days, high humidity and cool nights.Symptoms: The leaves fold at mid-rib or are distorted and white or gray powdery material appears on the forming buds and leaf tops or undersides. Powdery Mildew will attack the plant from the top down.
Remedy: Pruning and removing the infected plant material is the first level of defense, followed by the application of a fungicide such as Bayer Rose & Flower spray. Gardeners who prefer an organic solution can use Rose Pharm spray or a mixture of baking soda, soap and water.
Downy Mildew
Downy Mildew is a common rose disease that occurs under moist conditions and is found throughout the United States. All species of
cultivated and wild roses are susceptible.Symptoms: Leaves, stems and flowers may manifest purple to red or brown irregular blotches while dark, irregular splotches appear on the leaves. Advanced infections will have yellowing of leaves with brown necrotic areas and noticeable leaf drop.
Remedy: Cut back the defoliated plant and clean up the debris. Apply Bayer or Rose Pharm at the recommended dosage.
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