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Author: Jennifer Gibson

Good Earth Gift Cards

  The answer is yes, we do offer gift cards, in any amount!  We aren’t set up for online purchases BUT it’s still an easy process.   If you are local, just stop by the garden center!   If you aren’t local or won’t have the chance to visit us, give us a call at… Read more »

Reasons to Prune

Why do we prune? What is pruning? What are the types of pruning? Some plants need to be pruned, thinned or trimmed back while others do just fine with no shaping, and can even look worse after pruning efforts.  In this post, we want to share more about the reasons to prune and in our… Read more »

Freeze Warning

What does a severe freeze mean for your landscape?  Keep reading! In the bullet points below are basic tips for normal hard freezes.  However, each of the recent winters have brought colder than normal weather, with many parts of Arkansas experiences below average lows in various USDA Plant Hardiness Zones, with accompanied windchill numbers that… Read more »

Pruning shears cutting a crepe myrtle branch, demonstrating how to prune crepe myrtles properly

How to Prune Crepe Myrtles Correctly

Learn how to prune crepe myrtles correctly in this blog post, including when to prune, how to prune and most importantly, how NOT to prune them.

Poinsettia Care

History Here are a few interesting tidbits about poinsettias; they are named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico.  He introduced the plant to the US in 1825.  Poinsettias are widely considered and most popularly sold as a Christmas plant.  As legends tell it, in 16th century Mexico, a poor girl… Read more »

Dormant Oil: How to Effectively Use It for Pest Control and Plant Health

What is dormant oil? Dormant oil refers more to when the oil has traditionally been applied rather than what it is made of. Newer dormant oil formulations are typically refined from petroleum oil, such as mineral oil. Unlike home remedies, they also contain an emulsifier to help water mix with the oil, which will provide… Read more »

How to Grow Christmas Cactus

How to grow Christmas cactus is a common question during the holiday season, especially because these plants are known for their beautiful blooms and unique care needs. There are actually 3 different kinds of cactus that look similar and have one of three names; Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter cactus.  While it may seem like they… Read more »