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Pollinator Deep Dive: Native Plants, Host Plants, and Nectar Rich Plants
We love pollinators! Not only are they beautiful and fun to spot out in your garden – especially a vibrantly colored butterfly or a cute little fuzzy bee – but they kind of make the world go round. Did you know that somewhere between 75% and 95% of all flowering plants on the earth need… Read more »
Growing Hardy Hibiscus
If it seems like we talk a lot about hibiscus, it’s because we do! For the past few months, we have been talking about tropical hibiscus, and they are truly something! Today, we want to talk about perennial hibiscus, also called hardy hibiscus or rose mallow, which is Hibiscus moscheutos. Like many other perennials, these… 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 »
All About Hydrangeas!
All About Hydrangeas in Arkansas Ah, the hydrangea! While most shade gardens can boast of at least one plant, if not more; confusion still reigns. Questions about color, changing of bloom color, soil acidity, sun requirements and when to prune are very common and answers can be a little murky because of the sheer quantity… Read more »
Rose Selection for Spring 2026
Is there anything more lovely than a blooming fragrant rose? They can’t help but elevate whatever space they occupy with their beauty and their sweet floral smell! Whenever I’m walking to and fro around the garden center, I usually make a point to walk past our rose area so I can catch a whiff of… Read more »
The Dirt on Proven Winner Plants
You may have seen the iconic white pots with the Proven Winner logo on them and wondered what makes them special. They were one of the first recognizable plant brands. The power behind the brand is their success; as they put it ‘every Proven Winner plant is selected for beauty, reliability and garden success.’ … Read more »
How to Use Tropical Plants in Your Landscape
With summer just around the corner, it’s a great time to start planning and planting your pots and updating your landscaping! Tropical plants always add a gorgeous splash of color showcased in pots around patios and porches, but they are also lovely planted in borders, beds, and as accents within existing landscapes. In Arkansas,… Read more »
How to Create a Butterfly Garden!
Learn how to attract and feed butterflies in your Arkansas garden with information provided by The Good Earth Garden Center!