Giant Indoor Yard Sale this Saturday

August Bargain Days culminate this Saturday, August 25th with our second annual giant Indoor Yard Sale, packed with garden decor, holiday items, plants and more!

With jaw-dropping deals on overstock, damaged and even brand new products from our garden emporium, discounted plant material and submissions from staff members, there's no telling what you might find! We open at 8am on Saturday morning, so get here early to scoop up the best deals.

Here is a sampling of some items you will find:

	Garden Gear Find everything you need to get your plants into the ground and keep them looking their best! Gloves, gardening shoes, tools and more will be available at unbeatable prices.
	Holiday Decor Start your holiday shopping early and save big! A great selection of deeply discounted ornaments and decorating supplies will be available to make your holidays sparkle or tuck into a stocking this winter.
	Plant Material A select amount of plant material will be made available for up to 75% OFF the retail price! Plant a wonderful perennial garden for a fraction of the price!
	The Unexpected! Our staff members have been encouraged to add their own items from home, so expect to find toys, games, movies, books and more you wouldn't normally find at Estabrook's.

Establishing a New Home Lawn

Follow these tips for a healthy vibrant lawn now and in the future!

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.