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Hedging & Screening with Trees and Shrubs
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Holiday Makeovers for Your Containers
Your window boxes, planters, and containers don’t have to hibernate for the winter. Learn how to refresh them with evergreens, berries, and festive touc...
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Hosta Planting Guide
Hostas bring bold foliage, dependable color and beautiful texture to shaded areas of the garden. With the right location, rich soil and consistent moist...
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Houseplant Care Guide
Gardeners can brighten indoor spaces with tropical houseplants during the winter. Select plants suited to your home's light and temperature conditions. ...
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How to Care For a New Houseplant in Winter
Houseplants combat winter blues, reduce stress, and purify indoor air. Tips for winter care include avoiding repotting, placing plants in bright spots a...
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How to Care for Winter Damaged Shrubs and Trees
Maine winters can be harsh on your landscape! From heavy snow to freezing winds, your plants face serious challenges. Learn expert tips to assess and tr...
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How to Carve a Great Jack-O-Lantern
As Halloween approaches, few traditions are as fun as carving a jack-o'-lantern. Whether you're creating a simple smiling face or an intricate work of a...
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How to Create a Soothing Woodland Garden
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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How to Create Natural Plantings with Bulbs
After months of gray skies and bare branches, few sights lift the spirit quite like the first tulips, daffodils, and crocuses bursting into bloom. By pl...
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How to Design a Low Maintenance Garden
To maintain a low-maintenance garden, make sure to plan your landscape wisely. This includes understanding your site's sun, cold, moisture, deer, and wi...
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