Author: Jennifer Gibson
Fall Tips for Your Landscape!
It’s almost fall, y’all! Which means that there are a few chores for your landscape so that your landscape will be healthier and happier next season! Plus find out how to correctly prep your annual color areas for pansies, violas, ornamental cabbage, kale and mums!
7 Best Fruit Trees in Arkansas
Choosing what fruit trees to grow in Arkansas is really about picking varieties that can handle the local climate. Peach, apple, pear, plum, fig, persimmon, and pecan are some of the best fruit trees here because they grow reliably in the heat and humidity. If you are just starting out, you do not need… Read more »
New Arrivals – Unique Japanese Maples and Evergreens
We are excited to share more about the truckload of Japanese maples and evergreens, including unique Japanese maple varieties, evergreen topiaries, small new-to-us plants perfect for container plantings. This shipment also included very large specimens of slow growing varieties like Lion’s Head Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Shishigashira’). Tiny plants, perfect for bonsai, were also a… Read more »
Fall Armyworm Control in Arkansas
Effective Fall Armyworm Control in Arkansas Lawns They may be called fall armyworms but they usually show up during July in central and southern Arkansas. We are seeing fall armyworm damage right now, early September, here in Little Rock. As with most pests, it’s helpful to understand the life cycle, preferred plant hosts and symptoms… Read more »
Staying Safe in the Summer Heat
Staying Safe in the Summer Heat Being weather-aware comes naturally to most of us in this industry and other primarily outdoor industries. However, our co-worker Lily Claire is really, really into weather and does her own research from numerous sources. She is the author of this blog post; it’s information she sent out to our… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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.