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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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Perennial Planting Guide
Perennials, beloved by gardeners worldwide for their diverse blooms and foliage, will thrive with proper care. Guidelines include selecting appropriate ...
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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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Colorful Coneflowers
Coneflowers are among the hardest-working perennials in the garden, offering months of colorful blooms while attracting bees, butterflies, and songbirds...
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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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Dazzling Daylilies
Few perennials can match the beauty, reliability, and incredible variety of daylilies. With hundreds of colorful cultivars to choose from, long-lasting ...
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No Fuss Beautiful Iris
Want months of stunning, orchid-like blooms? Discover the secrets to planting and choosing Irises - from Crested to German Bearded, Siberian, and Japane...
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How to Plant Your Trees and Shrubs
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Clematis Planting and Pruning Tips
Clematis offers an array of vibrant colors in various flower types and they will thrive in sun to part sun and hardiness zones 3-8. Plant them in nutrie...
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Creating Privacy Screens with Evergreens
Looking for privacy, noise reduction, or a lush green backdrop? Discover how evergreens can create year-round natural screens that are low-maintenance, ...
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Spring Fertilizing Guide
Get your garden spring-ready with expert tips and organic fertilizers! Discover how Plant-tone and Holly-tone from Espoma can boost blooms, veggies, and...
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How to Protect Your Arborvitaes During the Winter
Want to protect your arborvitae from winter damage? Late fall is the perfect time to add support against heavy snow, using jute string, and to keep deer...
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Spring Clean-Up Tips
Get your garden ready for a thriving season! Discover essential spring clean-up tips to revive your lawn, get your garden soil ready, and tackle early w...
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Growing Herbs in Containers
Fresh herbs are one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to bring flavor, fragrance, and greenery to your home - even if you don’t have space for a tr...
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A Blooming Marvel: A Guide to Planting Peonies in Your Garden
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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How to Plant and Grow Your Own Blueberries
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Create Year-Round Privacy with an Evergreen Screen Garden Consultation
Looking to create more privacy, block an unwanted view, or add year-round beauty to your landscape? An evergreen screen is one of the most effective way...
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Planting a Shade Garden
Transform your shady yard into a lush garden oasis with shade-loving plants! Consider soil quality, drainage, and shade levels (light, partial, dappled,...
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Common Bulb Planting Questions
Spring flowering bulbs such as daffodils, hyacinths, tulips and more are planted in the fall and will provide some of the first blooms of spring. Check ...
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Give New Plantings the Best Start This Season
Want healthier plants, faster establishment, and stronger roots? The secret starts at planting time. Discover how using a root stimulant like Espoma Bio...
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Coneflowers and Pollinators Go Hand in Hand
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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A Mowing Nightmare Becomes Eye Candy
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Planting an Early Summer Vegetable Garden in Maine
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Shady Combos for Year Round Interest
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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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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Considering Winter Conditions While Planting
When planting near structures, consider snow, water runoff, and utility access to avoid damage. Wooden structures or burlap may protect, but can be cost...
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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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American Beauties: Native Plants Made Easy
Want more birds, butterflies, and pollinators in your garden - with less maintenance? The American Beauties collection of native plants makes it easy. L...
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Rose Planting Guide
Few plants can match the timeless beauty and fragrance of a rose in full bloom. With the right preparation, these garden classics will reward you with v...
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How to Plant Annuals
For vibrant, low-maintenance annuals, proper planting is a must. This includes determining the right number of plants, preparing your soil with compost,...
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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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The Ten DO's and DON'Ts of Landscaping
Feeling overwhelmed by landscaping? Start with these 10 essential DO's and DON'Ts to transform your yard with confidence - no green thumb required. Lear...
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Improve Your Soil with Soil Perfector
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Summerific Hibiscus: Tropical Drama in a Hardy Package
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Creating Inviting Foundation Plantings
Foundation plantings do more than decorate - they define your home's style, scale, and presence. Learn how to choose plants that soften lines, highlight...
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Summer Tree Planting Guide
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Amaryllis and Paperwhite Planting Guide
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Growing Together: Seed Starting as a Family
Embarking on a family gardening journey, especially seed starting, is enriching and educational. Opt for suitable seeds, set up a designated station wit...
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How to Plant and Harvest Celosia
Celosia comes in many forms but our favorite is Feather Celosia! The whimsical shape and texture provides a wonderful component to any garden or arrange...
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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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Steep Slopes and Erosion Control
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Container Gardening
Container gardening offers quick color and structure to any garden. For best results, choose containers based on size and material (with consideration f...
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Add Beauty and Comfort with Shade Trees
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Improve Your Landscape with Feeding Mulch
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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The Beauty of Woodland Gardens
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Putting Your Vegetable Garden to Bed
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Winter Gardening Projects
Winter doesn't mean the end of gardening in Maine! Discover creative projects to prep for spring, protect your plants, and even grow fresh greens indoor...
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Summer Planting Guide
Summer plantings can thrive with proper care. Choose cooler, cloudy days for planting to avoid stress from heat and wind and ensure plants receive ample...
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Shimmering Spring Blooming Spirea
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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How to Plant Forced Bulbs in the Garden
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Tucking in Gardens for Winter
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Add Color Next Spring With Flowering Bulbs
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Grow Your Best Tomatoes Ever
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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The Benefits of Fall Planting
Fall isn't the finish line for gardening - it's the starting block for next year's success. By planting trees, shrubs, and perennials now, you're giving...
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Plants for Clay and Moist Soils
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Preparing Your Garden for Winter
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Smooth Operators - Using Smooth Hydrangeas
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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How to Create a Soothing Woodland Garden
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Divide and Conquer! How to Divide Perennials
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Improving Your Winter Landscape
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Plants for Dry Soil Conditions
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Spring Seed Starting
Indoor seed starting is a great way to satisfy your gardening urge during the long winter. Start perennials and biennials early for blooms this season. ...
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Summer Flowering Bulbs Guide
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Violas Make the Heart Sing!
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Attracting Wildlife to Your Winter Landscape
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Watering Plants When Rain Is Scarce
Dry weather taking a toll on your landscape? From wilting flowers to stressed lawns, the signs are easy to spot - and the fix is simple. Learn how to wa...
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Landscaping Your Front Yard
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Meet the Newest Member of Knock Out Roses
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Native Shrubs with Brilliant Fall Foliage
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Hauntingly Beautiful Foliage
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Getting Creative with Containers
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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Incorporating Hardy Plants in Containers
Practical, local gardening guidance from the Estabrook's team.
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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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