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Estabrook's Bulk Product Delivery
Issue #514 - April 16, 2015
Southern Maine gardeners rejoice! Estabrook's will be opening THIS FRIDAY at our Kennebunk location. We invite you to stop by, browse our collection of spring plants and products and get inspired for another growing season. We'll be open every day from 8am to 5pm.

You can also visit us at our flagship location in Yarmouth every day from 8am to 5pm.
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Tips, Tricks and Tactics from Our Garden Professionals

Pansy Care Guide

Pansies Boasting cheerful color and rugged hardiness, it's little wonder that pansies are a sign of spring in Maine.

Our pansy greenhouse are now open for the season and jam packed with vibrant spring color.

Although these plants will defiantly hold their colors through adverse spring weather conditions, there are steps you can take to make sure they stay looking their best throughout the season.

Planting

Our pansies have been "hardened off" to the early spring weather and can be planted now. They'll look best in mass plantings using a 6 to 8 inch center. As the weather gets warmer, this spacing gives the plants mutual support against wind and rain, while providing a burst of noticeable color when perennials are just breaking dormancy.

Finding an area with full sun should not be difficult in early spring but be sure to look around to see what is going to leaf out above the plants later on. Window boxes are also an excellent choice, but proper care should be observed. Although pansies are rugged, they appreciate the details of consistent care.

Fertilizing

Pansies are an environmental dream since they prefer fertilizer with a low amount of phosphorus (the middle number on formulations). Keeping the phosphorus low will go a long way in reducing stretch and also win you kudos in your neighborhood for minimizing runoff.

Maintenance

Conscientious dead heading is essential to keeping pansies going into the warmer months. Spent flowers should be pinched back to encourage new blooms.

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Our mobile app offers money saving offers, thousands of plant photos and descriptions, and the ability to contact us directly with questions about your garden. Plus, "check in" on the app everytime you visit us to earn more special rewards.

Visit our website for full details and download the app for iOS on the App Store or for Android on the Google Play Store.

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Spotlight Selections
Save 20% on these plants and more during our Spring Nursery Sale

Forsythia
Forsythia

Rhododendron
Rhododendrons

Blueberries
Blueberries

Garden Reminders
Plant and protect your vegetable seeds like peas, spinach, carrots, lettuce and radishes this weekend to have them ready for a 4th of July harvest.

Gifts and Gear
From the ultimate garden solution to perfect gifts, you're sure to find something great in our emporium!

Lime
Green up your lawn with fast acting lime from Bonide

Estabrook's - Open 7 Days a Week - (207) 846-4398 - www.estabrooksonline.com