Author: Jennifer Gibson
Chinese Evergreen, An Easy Growing Houseplant
Coined one of the Plants of Steel (along with ZZ Plant), Aglaonema, or Chinese Evergreen, is certainly an easy to grow houseplant. Native to the jungles of Southeast Asia, they made their way onto the houseplant market many years ago and have become known as one of the toughest, most reliable, and easiest to grow… Read more »
New Houseplant Arrival, Raven ZZ Plant
Are you a collector of fun, unique houseplants? If so, keep reading to learn more about our newest houseplant arrival! ZZ Plant We are thrilled to introduce you to Raven ZZ Plant. Well, let’s back up a bit and introduce you to the more commonly available ZZ Plant, Zamioculcas zamiifolia. These plants were discovered a… Read more »
Butterfly Annuals
Butterfly Annuals A lot of people want to attract butterflies to their garden, and understandably so! We have some tips to help draw these beautiful insects towards your yard. Plan Your Flowers While it’s true that butterflies are drawn to brightly colored blooms, a big bright flower is not a surefire way to attract butterflies.… Read more »
Hummingbird Mint; A Perfect Perennial for Pollinators
Yes, another article about perennials because June is Perennial Gardening Month! As temperatures have warmed, we are seeing more and more pollinators out and about. Keep reading for details on one of our favorite perennials for pollinators, hummingbird mint. Agastache (Common names include Hummingbird Mint and Hyssop) Ever heard of this perennial? It’s well loved… Read more »
Feeding Your Houseplants
Learn which fertilizers are best for houseplants and choose between options that might work best for you. Application rates and timing are also discussed.
June is Perennial Gardening Month
June is Perennial Gardening Month The Good Earth began as primarily a nursery and growing facility over 48 years ago. Throughout the past four decades, we have become a full service garden center but that doesn’t mean we have forgotten our roots! We still grow most of the perennials we sell; just look for… Read more »
Spittlebug Identification and Control
Zoysiagrass and St. Augustine lawns are popular for good reason; they are usually full, lush and green from spring to fall. Right now (June), many of these beautiful lawns are experiencing an infestation of two-lined spittlebugs (pictured above). Last week, we had a few people call or come in and although it’s only Wednesday, we… Read more »
Growing Your Own Groceries
Gardening has long been a favorite hobby, and for good reason. There is the obvious satisfaction of getting to enjoy the fruits of your labor, but that is just one of the many benefits gardening offers. The American Public Health Association encourages gardening as a way to stay healthy and shares that the risk of… Read more »
