Author: Jennifer Gibson
All About ‘Red Rocket’ Pennisetum
It’s here; the season when ornamental grasses are the stars of the landscape, with their eye-catching plumes waving in the cool breeze! We have many different varieties to choose from… and right now, our favorite is ‘Red Rocket’ Pennisetum. And bonus, our current selection of ‘Red Rocket’ (September/ October 2022) was grown right here… Read more »
Ornamental Cabbage, Kale and Greens!
Looking for some texture and color contrast for your pots this fall and winter? Does your container need some height? Wanting a little something extra to accent your pansy planting? Ornamental cabbage (also called flowering cabbage), kale, Swiss chard and mustard may be your answer! Choose from lavender colored leaves (Coral Queen shown… Read more »
Getting to Know Your Soil
Get to know your soil and learn the role that soil type plays in proper planting.
Fall Combination Planters
Learn how to get color all season long with these fall combo pot tips
Why are my leaves already falling?
Learn why leaves are prematurely turning brown or showing fall color early, and find out if you should be worried or take this in stride.
All About Hydrangeas!
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 of hydrangeas on the market… Read more »
Tips on how to avoid overwatering plants
Get tips on proper watering of plants from the garden experts at The Good Earth Garden Center.
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 »