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Fall Vegetable Gardening
It’s time to plant a fall vegetable garden! Do you know what to plant, where to plant and how to care for a fall vegetable garden? Read this post for tips from Good Earth’s gardening experts.
Pet Friendly Houseplants; Green Companions for Your Furry Friends!
Bringing houseplants into your home offers more than just stylish decor; they are also a soothing enhancement! Deciding which houseplant might work best in your space has an extra layer of difficulty when you have pets. Because many are toxic to our furry friends, it’s important to know what you can safely add to your… Read more »
Adding Landscape Interest with Ornamental Grasses
What is an ornamental grass? Ornamental grasses are showy grasses, usually grown for their plumes, which is what grass blooms are called. They may also be chosen for leaf color or features; such as zebra grass and purple fountain grass. Plumes usually start appearing in late summer into early fall and last throughout the… Read more »
2024 Cultivating Community Grant Recipient
The Good Earth Garden Center is honored to announce The Station as the 2024 recipient of our Cultivating Community Grant. This annual legacy grant was created as a tribute to the ongoing efforts of Gregg and Julie Curtis to nurture and help grow community in every aspect of their lives. During their time as owners… Read more »
How to Use Tropical Plants in Your Landscape
With summer just around the corner, it’s a great time to start planning and planting your pots and updating your landscaping! Tropical plants always add a gorgeous splash of color showcased in pots around patios and porches, but they are also lovely planted in borders, beds, and as accents within existing landscapes. In Arkansas,… Read more »
Outdoor Fountain Care
Every wonder what’s in our Water Gallery? It’s our fountain display area, and it’s where our concrete statuary is located as well! One of the first things our guests ask is, ‘how do I take care of a fountain?’ Although they are pretty simple to take care of, there are a few tips that… Read more »
Good Earth Soil Test Kits
Healthy plants, properly planted in the right place (sun requirements), and appropriately watered will always grow well… right? Not necessarily! Soil health and composition are key to long term plant success. How do you know how ‘good’ your soil is? A soil test is the best way to find out, and we are very excited… Read more »
Rose Rosette Virus Identification and Control
What is Rose Rosette Virus? One of our beloved landscape plants, the rose, has been increasingly affected by this virus, which is spread by tiny wind transferred mites. Symptoms include thickened stem growth, excessive thorns, witches’ broom growth at end of stems, branch die-back, discolored and distorted leaves. The above image shows the excessive… Read more »