Author: Jennifer Gibson
All About Begonias
Begonias are one of our most popular plants and there are so many to choose from! Each has unique characteristic and therefore, different purposes in the landscape (or home). As we approach the spring planting season, we thought you might want to learn more about these versatile, eye-catching and easy to grow plants. Wax Begonia… Read more »
Flower Power: How to Keep Annuals Blooming All Season Long!
Here are some strategies we utilize at the Good Earth Garden to help keep our annuals blooming all season long. Our first step is getting the right fertilizer. 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… Read more »
Prevent & Control Fungus in Landscapes
Learn how to prevent and control fungus in landscape and lawn areas from the experts at The Good Earth Garden Center.
Colorful Annuals that Love the Heat!
Cora Cascade Vinca (shown above in Bright Rose color) This has quickly become one of our favorite plants for many reasons! It has all the wonderful characteristics of regular upright vinca, such as consistent blooming, thrives in heat and sun, AND requires less water than many other warm season annuals. The Cora series of… Read more »
The Right Vine for the Right Space
What is a vine plant? The definition of a vine is a plant whose stem requires support to climb, twine, or attach to in order to grow upwards or outwards. It can also mean a plant that creeps across the ground. There are well-behaved vines that grow at a slower pace and aggressive vines that… 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 »
Our Good Earth Garden Mural
Our Good Earth Garden Mural We did a thing; a big thing and actually our friend and artist Brennan Henson created it! We feel very fortunate to know Brennan; she worked with us for a bit before moving on to her true calling of full time artist. A mural has long been on our must-have… Read more »
Bloomin’ Easy: The Name Says It All!
Yes, The Good Earth now has some of the Bloomin’ Easy plants available, as of April 2025! The Bloomin’ Easy plants were selected for their low maintenance needs, and the brand has put together some useful tools like care tips via an app, as well as augmented reality so you can see how the plants… Read more »
