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Author: Jennifer Gibson

A large, light pink hibiscus flower with a deep red center blooms in bright sunlight, surrounded by green leaves and buds, with trees and a gravel path in the background.

Growing Hardy Hibiscus

If it seems like we talk a lot about hibiscus, it’s because we do!  For the past few months, we have been talking about tropical hibiscus, and they are truly something! Today, we want to talk about perennial hibiscus, also called hardy hibiscus or rose mallow, which is Hibiscus moscheutos. Like many other perennials, these… Read more »

Deer Resistant Annuals & Perennials for Arkansas

Here in the Natural State, we enjoy wild beauty. In Good Earth’s home city of Little Rock, nature is never far from our doorstep—from native dogwoods to bubbling brooks to abundant wildlife, we’re surrounded by homegrown beauty. However, this closeness to nature also carries a threat to our gardens: deer! We get questions every week… Read more »

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All About Hydrangeas!

All About Hydrangeas in Arkansas Ah, the hydrangea!  While most shade gardens can boast of at least one plant, if not more; confusion still reigns.  Questions about color, changing of bloom color, soil acidity, sun requirements and when to prune are very common and answers can be a little murky because of the sheer quantity… Read more »

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Rose Selection for Spring 2026

Is there anything more lovely than a blooming fragrant rose? They can’t help but elevate whatever space they occupy with their beauty and their sweet floral smell! Whenever I’m walking to and fro around the garden center, I usually make a point to walk past our rose area so I can catch a whiff of… Read more »

Three tote bags and three matching pouches feature colorful botanical and nature illustrations: wildflowers, bees with a hive, and ferns, displayed against a light olive-green background.

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2026

April is quickly coming to a close (can you believe it?), which means Mother’s Day is right around the corner! This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 10th, and we’re here to help you skip the same old last-minute card and flowers! Why not treat the moms in your life – whether it’s your… Read more »

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 »

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The Dirt on Proven Winner Plants

  You may have seen the iconic white pots with the Proven Winner logo on them and wondered what makes them special.  They were one of the first recognizable plant brands.  The power behind the brand is their success; as they put it ‘every Proven Winner plant is selected for beauty, reliability and garden success.’ … Read more »