A Pinch Will Do - Caring for Sedum
Sedum, prized for their vibrant foliage, often slump in fall. Causes include insufficient sunlight and over-fertilization. To prevent this, ensure at le...
Read guide
Local knowledge, better gardens
Gardening Advice for Maine
Season-by-season guidance from the people who grow, plant and garden here.
Explore our guidesFind an answer
What Can We Help You Grow?
Search our library of practical plant care and gardening guides.
From our garden experts
All Gardening Guides
Browse the complete Estabrook's advice library from A to Z.
Accent Your Yard with a Flowering Tree
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
Read guide
Add a Fresh Pop of Color with Late-Season Annuals
Give your garden a late-summer refresh! Colorful annuals are an easy way to revive tired containers, fill gaps in garden beds, and keep your landscape l...
Read guide
Add Beauty and Comfort with Shade Trees
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
Read guide
Add Color Next Spring With Flowering Bulbs
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
Read guide
Add Early Spring Color with Witch Hazel
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
Read guide
Add Fall Color with Garden Mums
Garden mums are the quintessential fall plants thanks to their flowers that bloom in popular autumn colors: red, yellow, orange, purple and white.
Read guide
Add Texture and Movement to Your Garden with Ornamental Grasses
As summer gardens begin to transition toward fall, ornamental grasses offer fresh texture, graceful movement and lasting beauty. Heat-loving varieties l...
Read guide
All About Narcissus
Just like birthstones, each month has a birth flower as well! December's flower is Narcissus, or Paperwhites. While it seems that opinions about their f...
Read guide
All About Sunflowers
Sunflowers are in full swing! Their bright yellow (and sometimes cream) petals add a gorgeous touch to any floral arrangement. However, how to care for ...
Read guide
Amaryllis and Paperwhite Planting Guide
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
Read guide