Author: Jennifer Gibson
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 »
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 »
Screening Plants for Arkansas Landscapes
Learn all about screening plants for Arkansas landscapes in this blog post.
Top 5 Reasons to Plant Perennials This Spring!
Plant Perennials can be described as herbaceous plants whose leaves and flowers die back to the ground every year and come back the next from the root system. However, there are even some evergreen and semi-evergreen perennials! Generally speaking, perennials are desired plants because they produce flowers, seed heads or leaves that add wonderful color… Read more »
Spring Blooming Landscape Plants
Learn about Spring blooming shrubs for Arkansas!
Meet our Good Earth Good Birds!
What’s a Good Bird? These hand glazed birds landed here after being hatched especially for us; in fact, Good Birds can only be found at one garden center… The Good Earth. They are versatile; Good Birds like to fly solo and also enjoy being part of a flock. Whether you are looking for a well-rounded gift… Read more »