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Fall Foliage Colors in Arkansas
We are fortunate to live in one of the few areas of the world that experience brilliant fall foliage color! Did you know that only a few regions in the Northern Hemisphere and only one region of the Southern Hemisphere enjoy this autumn coloration? It’s easy to take the years with “good” fall color for… Read more »
Pick of the Week, Our Team’s Favorites
It’s really fun for us to find out what our team member favorites are, and we thought you might be interested too! Each week this fall, we will add a new favorite to the top of this blog post. That way, you not only know what we are crushing on this week, but also previous… Read more »
Planting Trees and Shrubs in the Fall
With cooler weather headed our way, this fall season is the perfect time to update your landscaping with new trees and shrubs. In general, with the exception of cool season annuals and fall veggies, most plants go dormant during winter months meaning less overall maintenance and upkeep. Trees and shrubs planted during the fall will… Read more »
Growing Limelight Hydrangeas in Arkansas
What is a paniculata hydrangea? This post is really about growing tips for all panicle (Hydrangea paniculata) hydrangeas but we thought this title would catch your attention since Limelight is the most popular one right now! These hydrangeas have blooms in panicles, which means a branched indeterminate inflorescence, which forms a cone shaped flower head.… Read more »
All About Butterfly Bush
A Pollinators Dream Plant If you’re looking to attract beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden with a consistent blooming plant then look no further than the butterfly bush! The lovely butterfly bush is a genus of woody flowering perennial that grow appealing fragrant flower spikes that are known to attract pollinators from late spring… Read more »
Good Earth Soil Test Kits
Healthy plants, properly planted in the right place (sun requirements), and appropriately watered will always grow well… right? Not necessarily! Soil health and composition are key to long term plant success. How do you know how ‘good’ your soil is? A soil test is the best way to find out, and we are very excited… Read more »
Jump Start Your Next Planting!
What is Jump Start? Jump Start is a nutrient rich, super plant food, in granular form, that we recommend to every customer for almost every plant! If you’ve shopped with us over the past few years, you’ve likely seen this item close to the register or heard us mention it in videos and other blog… Read more »
Top Pro 5 Tips on Doing Your Own Landscape Project
Learn the top five professional tips on doing your own landscape from the award-winning team at The Good Earth Garden Center.