Container Gardening
Bring Back the Color!
We have been impatiently waiting and…here it is! The perfect time to plant fall/ winter seasonal color such as pansies, violas, panolas, mustard, cabbage and kale has arrived. Planting now while the soil temperatures are still warm is ideal (this is true for trees and shrubs too) because the warm soil will encourage better root… Read more »
Winter Combo Pots
Choose winter hardy plants for containers that offer interest all winter long! The key is to choose evergreens, perennials, ground covers and seasonal color that can last throughout our coldest temperatures in containers. If you typically plant tropical plants in your containers, and aren’t sure about planting evergreens and perennials in them, just remember you… 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 »
Fall Combination Planters
Learn how to get color all season long with these fall combo pot tips
Potting Up Houseplants
Learn all about potting up houseplants in this post; from when to repot, why to repot, how to pot up a houseplant and different container options.
Create the perfect combination planter using the ‘Thriller, Filler, Spiller’ technique!
Use the ‘Thriller, Filler, Spiller’ planting concept from Proven Winner plants for upscale combination planters! Thriller Thrillers are taller plants that add vertical drama to a container planting. They can be flowering plants, foliage plants or even ornamental grasses. For containers that will be viewed from all angles, place the thriller in the middle. For… Read more »
Good Earth’s Hanging Gardens
Find out what is planted in our Good Earth Hanging Gardens this year!
Pansy versus Viola… what’s the difference anyway?
If you’ve ever compared viola vs pansy while choosing cool-season color for your garden, you’re not alone! These two popular annuals are often confused with each other. Both bring beautiful blooms from fall through spring in Arkansas, but their differences in bloom size, durability, weather tolerance, and performance can help you decide which one fits… Read more »
