While we recommend minimizing your time in the garden during periods of extreme heat (like today) to essential watering, summer is a still a great time to get outdoors and connect with your garden at the height of its beauty once temperatures recede.

However, if you want to spend time in the garden while avoiding the harsh sun, how about planting a shade garden? If you have a shady section of your yard, there are so many plants that can add color, texture and interest even without regular sunlight.

Read on to learn more about how to get started and some of our favorite plants...

Summer is officially here and we're celebrating with great plants at a fraction of the price!

ALL trees, shrubs and roses are 10-30% OFF at Estabrook's in Yarmouth and Kennebunk during our Summer Sale.

This includes 20% OFF ALL Lilacs and Forsythia, plus 30% OFF select items that are specially tagged in our nurseries (see store for details).

Whether you want to plant a new landscape or expand your existing one, you'll find everything you need right now at Estabrook's.

Entertaining outdoors is part of any great summer get-together, and if you have a patio or deck, there's no better way to have it looking it's best than with fresh, fragrant flowers that offer beautiful blooms.

If your outdoor area needs a little something extra, we've come up with a few ideas that will make it sparkle all summer long.

Plus, flowering tropical plants (Mandevilla, Hibiscus, etc.) are 30% OFF starting today at our Yarmouth and Kennebunk stores!

Treat yourself or someone special to three months of gorgeous fresh flowers from Farmhouse Floral by Estabrook's! We're excited to announce the return of our popular Bouquet of the Month program with a special Summer Series of local blooms.

When you sign up, you (or someone else) will receive a new arrangement of fresh flowers from a local flower farm the 3rd Tuesday of July, August and September.

Visit our website to learn more and place your order today.

Do you want to spend less time "dealing with" your garden and more time enjoying it?

Our Planting Service can help!

Whether you want to add stately trees to your landscape or upgrade your foundation plantings, our Planting Service takes the hassles out of adding new trees, shrubs and more to your home. Visit our website to learn more and then ask for our Planting Service on your next visit to Estabrook's.