The Blog
Flower Power: How to Keep Annuals Blooming All Season Long!
Does fertilizer matter? Take a look at the image above; one was fertilized regularly with the appropriate fertilizer where as the other received no fertilizer at all. Guess which is which. And no, that isn’t a new chartreuse leaf vinca featuring smaller blooms… that plant is just starving for nutrients. The natural next question… Read more »
Take the Guesswork Out of Watering with a Moisture Meter
Learn how to water plants properly and how to use a Moisture Meter.
Beautiful Perennials that Thrive in Hot Weather
We have already had taste of summer temps and of course, there are more on the way. Just like with people, some plants handle the heat better than others, and actually thrive in our hot Arkansas summers! In this post, we are going to write about a few of the many sun loving perennials that… Read more »
Potting Up Houseplants
Learn all about potting up houseplants in this post; from when to repot, why to repot, how to pot up a houseplant and different container options.
Create the perfect combination planter using the ‘Thriller, Filler, Spiller’ technique!
Use the ‘Thriller, Filler, Spiller’ planting concept from Proven Winner plants for upscale combination planters! Thriller Thrillers are taller plants that add vertical drama to a container planting. They can be flowering plants, foliage plants or even ornamental grasses. For containers that will be viewed from all angles, place the thriller in the middle. For… Read more »
How to Plant a B&B Tree or Shrub
Let’s start at the beginning; what is a B&B anyway? When you shop for trees or shrubs, you might have an opportunity to choose between one in a container or a B&B. B&B stands for ball and burlap; this is when a plant has been grown in the ground. Once a field grown plant is… Read more »
Good Earth’s Hanging Gardens
Find out what is planted in our Good Earth Hanging Gardens this year!
Growing Your Houseplant Family
Propagation is the process of producing more plants; it can be through seed germination, or vegetative methods such as cuttings or division. There are several other methods as well but these are the most accessible methods for gardeners. With houseplants, propagation is usually through one of the vegetative methods, meaning a plant is grown from… Read more »