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Final Days of August Bargain Days
August is almost over, which means we're entering the final days of August Bargain Days at Estabrook's.
If you haven't visited us yet, there's no better time. In addition to 20-75% savings on all trees, shrubs, roses, perennials and more, we're also slashing prices on these popular plants:
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50% OFF ALL Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Moutain Laurel & Mountain Andromeda Add early spring color to any landscape with these outstanding plants. |
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50% OFF ALL Roses Beauty, fragrance and elegance - our roses have it all and are easier to grow than ever. |
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50% OFF ALL B&B Upright Junipers Fences make good neighbors, but living fences are even better. Screen your backyard with these robust shrubs. |
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50% OFF ALL B&B Japanese Maples Add a focal point to your landscape with a beautiful Japanese Maple. |
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50% OFF Lilacs* The intoxicating fragrance of these classic plants is impossible to resist. * Does not include the new 'Bloomerang' variety |
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35% OFF 5 Gallon Hydrangeas Choose from Limelight or Pee-Gee Hydrangeas and add dramatic fall color right now! |
'Bloomerang' Lilacs Arrive This Weekend!
The latest offering from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs,
'Bloomerang' is the dwarf lilac that will bloom all summer!The same size as a Dwarf Korean Lilac, this pint-sized powerhouse produces a cascade of blooms that last and last. Be one of the first to get your hands on this plant that is sure to be the hottest new variety for 2010. |
Planting Bulbs in Containers
Spring flowering bulbs have arrived!Though often overlooked, container planting is a great way to use spring bulbs. Growing in containers is a good alternative if you don't have garden space, but it's also a good choice if you are restricted by too much shade, poor soil, too little time, limited mobility or a difficult climate.
Choosing a Container
The bulbs you choose to grow will determine the best container size. Outdoor containers need to be large enough to accommodate the correct planting depth and to allow for root growth. In general, use the largest container possible because the more soil there is, the more root space there will be and the more water your container will hold. This is important because it means your plants do not need to be watered as frequently.
Planting Spring Bulbs
Brighten your entry way, deck, balcony or patio with welcoming spring blooming bulbs such as crocus, hyacinths, narcissi and tulips. They provide color early and combine beautifully with cool season annuals such as pansies, snapdragon, diascia, nemesia, calendula and lobelia.
Plant spring blooming bulbs in outdoor containers in fall, at the same time you plant bulbs in the ground.
- Use a container with drainage holes and partially fill it with potting soil. Do not use garden soil because it does not drain well and may cause your bulbs to rot.
- Plant the bulbs at the depth suggested on the package or tear-off. Add soil to within 1 inch of the top of the container. Fertilizer isn't necessary because bulbs contain all the food they need for now.
- Thoroughly soak the entire pot with water and place the container in a dark, cool place (below 50 degrees and above 32 degrees) until early spring. During this period, keep the soil moist.
- Move the containers outdoors in early spring and enjoy!
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