Save on Diverse Beauty at Perennial Fest
What you can do with perennials is limited only by your imagination
One of the greatest assets of using perennials in your garden is the sheer number of colors, forms, and styles you have to choose from.
With such a diverse collection of plants, it can be tough to choose which ones are your favorites. That's why we're offering our entire selection of perennials at 15% OFF as part of Perennial Fest, happening now thru Sunday. Thanks to these savings, you can choose a wider range of varieties or maybe even plant a few for the very first time!
Since perennials are looking their very best during the summer, now is a great time to plant them. You can experience instant beauty that is usually reserved for annuals from plants that you can enjoy year after year.
To help get your new perennials off to a good start, we recommend the following steps when choosing and planting:
- Choose the right number of plants for the area to be planted. This information can be usually found on the back of the plant tag, in our online plant catalog, or by asking one of our knowledgeable staff members for help.
- Pull back the bark mulch, if any. Since most perennials enjoy a richer soil, Estabrook's recommends that a well balanced organic fertilizer and the addition of a 2-4" layer of compost, composted cow manure or other soil amendment is incorporated into the soil to a depth of 14-18" every time perennials are added to new areas or existing plantings. Level off the planting area after working in your soil amendment.
- Make sure your plants are well watered. Dig a hole wider but not deeper than the root ball, remove the plant from its pot and if necessary, loosen its roots by gently fingering the bottom of the root ball or by simply scoring the sides of the root ball with a garden knife.
- Insert your plant into the hole and backfill it with soil, firming down well, and making sure the plant remains level with the sides of the hole. We recommend the addition of a 1" 'dam' of soil built 6-8" from the crown of the plant to form a "dish" that helps retain water.
- Mulch the planting with a 3-4" layer of bark mulch or 1-2" layer of buckwheat hull mulch, and then water thoroughly.
- Check for dryness daily for the first two weeks, making sure to water when needed until the plants are established. Don't forget that all plants appreciate extra water in periods of drought.
Made in the Shade
Shade trees are a natural way of cooling down your home while also providing majestic beauty. In fact, the shade provided by a young tree can do the work of 10 air conditioners working 20 hours a day.
If you've been thinking about planting your very own, it's a great time to start. Large balled & burlap trees are now available at 25% OFF and can be delivered right to your door for just $25. Please call or visit for details.
Plants for the Summer Patio
Entertaining outdoors is part of any great summer get-together, and if you have a patio or deck, there's no better way to have it looking it's best than with fresh, fragrant flowers that offer beautiful blooms.
If your outdoor area needs a little something extra, we've come up with a few ideas that will make it sparkle all summer long.
Tropical Plants
Bring the tropics to your backyard with an unusual Passion Flower
What could be more inviting, decorative and fun for your patio than a tropical plant, potted in a colorful container? Summertime is the perfect time to bring some of these unique specimens out of the house and enjoy them outside with friends and family.
Like any other plant you'd purchase, you should carefully consider the light conditions where your tropical plant will be placed.
If you have a sunny spot, you can choose from a wide variety of beautiful and fragrant plants such as bush or trailing Dipladenia, beautiful blue Agapanthus, or fragrant Jasmine. If you're looking for something a little more exotic, Passion Flower will look great on a trellis.
For shady spots, there are several varieties of Begonia that will work well and can also be brought inside and enjoyed as a houseplant at the end of the season. Coleus and Peace Lily are other great shade alternatives.
Double Purpose Plants
These days, it seems like everything is a multi-tasker - your plants can be too! Herbs are a perfect example.
A large rosemary plant will not only fill your backyard with fine fragrance and offer elegant blooms, it can also be used to flavor the very dishes you serve out on your patio. Extend the usefulness of this plant by bringing it indoors to enjoy all winter in a sunny room.
Bridging the Seasons
With a little planning, the plants you buy for the patio today can also be the plants you're enjoying months from now.
Although often overlooked, ornamental grasses are a stylish solution that require very little care and no deadheading. Since they look great with the traditional accents of the fall such as Asters, Garden Mums and Pumpkins, your new grasses will also help bridge the gap between seasons and offer extended enjoyment of the outdoors.
Whether you're looking for exotic beauty, intoxicating fragrance or an extension to the gardening season, the experts at Estabrook's will be happy to help you find everything you need to spruce up your patio this summer.