Bring the Tropics Home This Summer
Add bold color, lush foliage and a vacation-inspired feel to your deck, porch or patio with tropical plants that thrive during Southern Maine’s warmest ...
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Bringing Houseplants Indoors
Many houseplants thrive during the long, bright summer days, especially when properly moved outdoors. However, these plants may have some trouble readju...
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Buzz Off! Natural Mosquito Control
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Care Considerations for Happy House Plants
Potted plants are the perfect gift option for any occasion! And if you're feeling like something that will last longer than a fresh cut flower arrangeme...
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Caring for Endless Summer Hydrangeas
Want hydrangeas that thrive even in colder climates? The Endless Summer series blooms on new and old wood, ensuring lush flowers despite winter challeng...
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Caring for Marimo Moss Balls
Discover the secrets of Marimo Moss Balls - nature's charming, low-maintenance aquatic pets! Learn how to keep these lucky, living spheres happy and thr...
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Caring for Venus Flytraps
Curious about the fascinating, bug-eating Venus Flytrap? Learn how these carnivorous plants catch their own food, thrive in unique conditions, and need ...
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Caring for Your Phalaenopsis Orchid: A Beginner's Guide
Want a low-maintenance houseplant with elegant blooms? The Phalaenopsis orchid, known as the "beginner orchid," is easy to care for with the right balan...
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Caring for Zinnias
Zinnias are annuals, so they will grow for one season to produce flowers and seeds, but the original plant will not come back yearly. They have bright, ...
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Celebrate the 4th with Red, White and Blue Flowers
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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