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Fall Garden Mums Now Available
One of our most popular fall bloomers, hardy garden mums are now available at Estabrook's!Whether planted in the garden or placed in containers, garden mums will provide vibrant color as other plants start to fade this time of year.
Planting
A sunny, well-drained location with good air circulation is your best bet for planting these beauties. Since it will be a fall planting, just make sure to give them a little extra attention by making sure your mums are watered in appropriately and by providing some winter protection to ensure their hardiness. This can generally be accomplished by applying a form of mulch, which will keep the soil cold once it is frozen and eliminate the thawing and freezing that can be deadly for plants in the winter.
Containers
Garden mums can also be placed in handsome containers to dress up doorsteps and patios. You can either plant them directly into a size-appropriate pot as you would your annuals or simply leave them in the nursery pot and place it directly into a larger container. In either case, remember to keep the soil moist through the hot weather of late summer and you'll have beautiful blooms all autumn long.
We have specially prepared all of our mums to have plenty of bright, beautiful blooms and a compact habit, so drop by and browse our selection. It's the perfect way to welcome fall in Maine!
5 Gallon Limelight & Pee-Gee Hydrangeas Just $40!
Add a dramatic splash of color to your landscape with huge Limelight and Pee-Gee Hydrangeas!Now available for just $40 each (a savings of over $20), these varieties are rife with blooms and ready to star in your garden for years to come. We have a great selection at all three locations in Yarmouth, Scarborough and Kennebunk, so visit us to pick out your favorites! |
Establishing a New Home Lawn
Late summer and early fall is the best time to establish a lawn in Maine. The soil is still warm, so seeds have time to
germinate before the cold winter weather comes, and weed competition is far less severe than in the spring.
With that in mind, here are a few tips for getting the most out of your lawn this season:Seeding
Use the highest quality seed you can afford that is suitable to your environmental conditions. Use a broadcast seeder to distribute the seeds evenly over your proposed lawn area, then rake them into the ground to a depth of roughly 1/4". Water is very important at this stage; make sure to keep the area moist without saturating it. Once germination has started, your lawn should be watered when it feels dry to the touch.
Mulching
We usually think of "mulching" flower beds, but by mulching a new lawn with straw, you can help establish your new grass by protecting the seedbed from direct sunlight and wind. When selecting your straw, just make sure it is clean and free of any weed seeds. One bale will roughly cover 1,000 square feet, and at that rate of application, it will not even need to be removed after germination.
Sodding
An alternative to seeding, laying down a layer of sod will create an "instant lawn". Sod can be purchased in strips and laid on prepared soil in staggered rows to encourage a knitted-together look. By watering well in the first few weeks, you'll have a fully grown lawn in no time!
The gardening professionals at Estabrook's would be happy to answer any questions you might have about establishing or maintaining your home's lawn, so feel free to visit or give us a call with questions. We also stock all the seed, straw, fertilizers and spreaders you'll need to keep your lawn in great shape all season long.
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 Fall hours begin this Monday, August 24th. We'll be closing at 5:00pm at all three locations in Yarmouth, Scarborough and Kennebunk. Get your garden ready for spring bulbs; our first selection of the season will be arriving very soon. The rain days of early summer are over; remember to water your garden 2-3 times a week during hot summer weather. |
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