Exclusive 50% Savings on All Trees

Although often overlooked, the fall is a great time to plant. The weather is cooler, the pace is more leisurely than the spring, and perhaps most importantly, you can find great savings on plant material.

Our fall clearance sale doesn't start until October 1st here at Estabrook's, but as a newsletter subscriber, we'd like to extend these amazing savings to you starting today!

All trees are now 50% OFF their retail price for preferred customers. Simply provide your phone number at check-out to receive these instant savings.

If you've been looking to add an anchor to your landscape, create a shady spot or provide some privacy, now is the time to plant and save. Here are some of the trees you'll find on sale at Estabrook's:

	Flowering Crabapples A regal addition to any landscape, flowering crabapples offer gorgeous springtime blooms in a radiant array of colors, and unique structure that will serve as a focal point year round. The late season fruit will attract birds of all kinds - perfect for the bird enthusiast!
	Arborvitaes In addition to being ornamentals, trees can also serve valuable functions in your yard. Arborviates are the perfect example. Instead of an unsightly barrier, plant a string of these evergreens and you can create a "living fence" that will screen and add intimacy to your backyard.
	Japanese Maples Add stately elegance to your landscape with one of the most popular ornamentals around - the Japanese Maple. With many varieties to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect accent tree that will offer beautiful foliage to your yard.

We have over 80 different varieties on sale! Visit us this weekend and choose from the very best.

Fall Cleanup Checklist

A layer of mulch is vital to maintaining the health of your plants this winter

Fall is a time to take stock of your garden, clean up any debris that has accumulated, and then take the proper precautions to ensure your plants survive a sometimes treacherous winter (especially here in Maine!). While the work varies from garden-to-garden, here's a brief list of some of the more important tasks to take into consideration this autumn:

• Weed the garden before their seeds drop and create problems next year.
• Stake young trees to prevent wind damage.
• Prune shrub roses when they go dormant.
• Cut perennials back to 3-4".
• Pull annuals when plants cease blooming or are dead from frost.
• Clean up plant debris from beds and borders.
• Take down trellises to clean and store for next season.
• Spread manure or compost on the garden to promote stable soil temperatures and avoid a freezing and thawing cycle.
• Harvest and appropriately store vegetables before the first frost.
• Empty clay pots and bring them indoors to avoid winter cracking.
• Update your plant performance records.

Estabrook's has all the tools you'll need to make this season's fall cleanup a synch! From rakes to bags and compost to stakes, our full service garden center is here to meet your needs. Visit us today!