The Blog
Houseplant Pest Control
Houseplants bring beauty and life to any indoor space, but they are also vulnerable to pests that can damage their health and appearance. Effective pest control is essential to ensure they not only survive but thrive. There are several methods to prevent and control pests, ranging from natural remedies to chemical treatments. Prevention The first… Read more »
Introduction to African Violet Growing
African Violets have stood the test of time as being a favorite house plant and gift to the flower lovers in your life. Known for their deep, velvety foliage and gorgeous pops of colors in their blooms. From the looks of this small and elegant plant, you may be intimidated to start your collection, but… Read more »
Starting Seeds Indoors: A Step by Step Guide
Are you wanting to break the winter blues by starting your garden early? Curious about how to start your own seeds indoors or what to do and when? Starting from seeds is a very rewarding way to grow your garden vegetables and flowers alike! So why would you want to start with your own seeds? … Read more »
Soil pH. Why does it matter?
Why does it matter? Soil pH should matter to all of us because it matters to plants. Many plants, from trees to shrubs, from perennials to turfgrasses, have pH preferences so strong, they might as well be called requirements. Ignoring plant needs such as soil pH could result in plant decline, all the way up… Read more »
Gift Ideas for Gardeners!
Most of us have a gardener in our lives and they may or may not feel like planting that perfect plant this time of year. So here are some gift ideas for gardeners, some enhance gardens, some pamper gardeners, and some make gardening easier. Some just let them know you understand and appreciate how… Read more »
Arkansas Made Gift Ideas at The Good Earth
Did you know that we have a 5,000 square foot Gift Shop, filled with all kinds of lovely gifts, including many locally made items? Check these out! We have pottery from several different local artists, including our own Landscape Planning and Construction team member, Chad! The mugs and bowls pictured above are… Read more »
How to keep your Christmas greenery fresh
For cut Christmas trees, choose one that has been given a fresh cut upon delivery to the garden center, were placed in water, then sprayed with Wilt-Proof, an anti-desiccant, to avoid loss of moisture. Moisture retention is key to a display that looks and feels fresh all season. With that in mind, remember… Read more »
Our Staff’s Favorite Gifts
It’s fun to find out which items are on our team’s must have list! Keep reading this post for some of our favorite gift or decor items from our Gift Shop; we will be adding more as the season goes on! This is merely a sampling of our offerings… to get the full experience, stop… Read more »