Why Fall Is One of the Best Times to Plant
Fall is one of the best times to give your landscape a fresh start. Cooler temperatures and warm soil create ideal conditions for planting trees, shrubs...
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Fall Lawn Care: The Perfect Time to Seed or Sod
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Sunbeckia Bring Bold Color to the Fall Garden
Bring big, bold color to your fall garden with Sunbeckia! These eye-catching Black-Eyed Susans feature oversized blooms in rich shades of gold, orange, ...
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Why Late Summer and Fall Are Great Times to Plant Trees in Maine
As summer winds down, the gardening season in Maine is far from over. In fact, late summer and fall offer some of the best conditions for planting trees...
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Deer-Resistant Perennials for Maine Gardens
Find deer-resistant perennials for Maine sun and shade, plus practical ways to protect new plants and reduce browsing in your garden.
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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...
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Late-Summer Perennials That Keep the Color Coming
Late summer is when some of the garden's best performers really begin to shine. Discover three dependable perennials - Rudbeckia, Echinacea, and Perovsk...
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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...
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Why Panicle Hydrangeas Continue to Shine Through Fall
Panicle hydrangeas have become one of the most dependable shrubs for late-season color, and it's easy to see why. Compact varieties like Bobo and Little...
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Beat the Late-Summer Slump
Late summer can be tough on even the healthiest gardens, but a few simple maintenance tasks can restore tired annuals and perennials, encourage fresh bl...
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Get Ahead on Fall Lawn Care
The best lawns next spring don't begin with spring care - they begin in late summer. Early August is the perfect time to repair summer damage, control w...
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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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