ISSUE #838 - JULY 15, 2021
Summertime heat and humidity often means bugs and disease. Combat them with our tips.
Add Natural Mosquito Control to Your Garden
Swat! Slap! Whack! Pesky mosquitoes can quickly turn a relaxing outdoor gathering into an aerobics class. It's time to stop the madness by growing plants that naturally repel these little devils with their fragrance.

Check out our suggestions for plants that will keep the mosquitos at bay...
15% OFF ALL Plants During Our Summer Sale
Add stunning plants at the height of their summer beauty for a fraction of the price during our Summer Sale!

ALL plants are now 15% OFF at Estabrook's.

This includes ALL annuals, houseplants, perennials, herbs, vegetables, trees, shrubs and roses. We're open daily from 9am to 5pm in Yarmouth and Kennebunk.
Kerry's Tips of the Week
Solutions for Powdery Mildew
Powdery Mildew is a common problem in the summer garden. It can infect vegetables, roses, perennials, shrubs and trees. Although there are many varieties of this mildew, it usually presents itself as white or powdery gray spots on leaves. However, it can also grow on stems, flowers and even fruit.

Read on for tips on how to prevent this unsightly disease from affecting your plants...
KERRY ANN MENDEZ is an award-winning garden educator, author and design consultant based in southern Maine. Her latest book is The Budget-Wise Gardener.

You'll now find her at Estabrook's in Kennebunk consulting on garden design and answering your questions. Plus, check out her Gardening Webinar series for more tips and tricks.
Some Things You (May) Not Know About Dahlias
At Farmhouse Floral by Estabrook's, we can all agree that dahlia season is our favorite season!

We love incorporating them into our wedding designs and using them in our everyday arrangements. Their big blooms come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes that make for a dramatic focal point in almost any arrangement - some small varieties even make the perfect boutonniere!

Our local farmers have just started providing us with some early bloomers, and we're looking forward to an abundance of bright blooms in our future! Whether you're an expert dahlia cultivator, or just an admirer like us, here are a few fun facts about this summer bloom...
FREE Bulk Delivery to Zones 1 & 2
No truck? No problem! We can deliver bulk mulch, soil, stone and more right to your door.

Now thru July 18th, we're offering FREE delivery to Zone 1 (Yarmouth) and Zone 2 (Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth) when you order 5 or more yards of bulk material from Estabrook's.

Delivery is available Monday thru Friday. Visit our website to place your order today!
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