Scarborough gardeners are about 15 minutes from our South Portland garden center — perennials, shrubs, trees, annuals and soil, with bulk mulch, loam, compost and planting mix delivered to Scarborough.
Good to know for Scarborough gardens
Scarborough covers a lot of ground, from new neighborhoods off Route 1 and around Dunstan to older homes near Pine Point, Higgins Beach and the marsh. New-construction lots often have thin topsoil over fill, so loam and compost before planting make the biggest difference to a new lawn or bed. Homes near the beaches and Scarborough Marsh get damp, salty wind, which suits salt-tolerant perennials and shrubs. For bigger yards, measure the area first — our mulch calculator turns square feet into yards, and one truck carries up to 6.
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South Portland, ME 04106
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About 15 minutes from Scarborough. Get directions
Bulk delivery
We deliver bulk mulch, loam, compost and planting mix to Scarborough from our South Portland store. Bulk deliveries have a 2 yard minimum, and one truck carries up to 6 yards.
In our greenhouses
- Perennials and all plants, with the Plant Finder to search them
- Houseplants all year
- Soil, mulch and supplies, bagged potting soil and compost
- Christmas trees near Scarborough from late November
Frequently asked questions
Where can Scarborough residents buy perennials and shrubs?
At our South Portland store at 1640 Broadway, about 15 minutes from most of Scarborough.
Do you deliver loam to Scarborough?
Yes — bulk loam, mulch, compost and planting mix are delivered to Scarborough from our South Portland store, 2 yard minimum.
How much loam do I need for a new Scarborough lawn?
For 4 inches over 1,000 square feet you need about 12 yards — two truckloads at up to 6 yards each; the mulch calculator works for loam too.
What grows near Scarborough Marsh?
For damp, salty spots choose salt-tolerant plants such as bayberry, rugosa rose and switchgrass; for wet soil away from the salt, see our Plants for Wet Soil guide.