Author: Jennifer Gibson
Gardening Tips for March in Arkansas!
Enjoy a barefoot kind of lawn To control existing weeds, apply Bonide Sedge Ender, a pre and post emerge weed control for both cool and warm season grassy and broadleaf weeds. Yes, nutsedge, clover, and wild onions will be a thing of the past! To prevent weed seeds from germinating (which can happen year round… Read more »
Top 10 Must Haves for Gardening Success!
Learn about the top 10 must haves for gardening success! From tools to chemicals, this is what you need to have on hand to achieve a great landscape!
How to Water Smarter!
More water means healthier plants, right? Um, no. The relationship between soil and water is even more important than the quantity of water. The perfect situation for plants is well draining soil and the correct quantity of water…plants grow, roots stay healthy, and all is well. But as we all know, not all soils in… Read more »
Celebrate Your Inner Bird Nerd….Create a Bird Habitat in Your Landscape!
Invite feathered friends into your landscape! Bird watching is a favorite past time for people of all ages; and the trees and shrubs that produce berries and fruit help give the birds a food source in the winter as well as summer. Thick evergreens shield them from snow, ice, and rain. Tangled growth such as… Read more »
Powerful Perennials for Arkansas!
A list of long blooming perennials for Arkansas, both sun and shade plant materials.
How to Get Rid of Fire Ants
One of the first things to remember is NOT to disturb the mound. Don’t kick it, don’t poke it with a stick, don’t go over it with a weed eater or lawn mower, don’t try to burn the mound down, don’t shoot it with a shotgun…and last but not least, don’t blow it up! We… Read more »
How to Use a Sprayer
Sprayers are used to apply fertilizers and pesticides on lawns, flowers and shrubs. Knowing how to use these will make you much more successful, so here goes! There are three basic kinds of sprayers… we will start with hose end sprayers, which simply attach to the end of a water hose. These have a… Read more »
When and How to Plant Spring Vegetable Gardens in Central Arkansas
This time of year we get a lot of questions about how soon we can plant our vegetable seeds and seedlings. Let’s separate fact from fiction and all the “old wives tales” that so many gardeners swear by. Here’s what you need to know. The key to planting seeds and seedlings this spring is knowing… Read more »