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Adding Landscape Interest with Ornamental Grasses
What is an ornamental grass? Ornamental grasses are showy grasses, usually grown for their plumes, which is what grass blooms are called. They may also be chosen for leaf color or features; such as zebra grass and purple fountain grass. Plumes usually start appearing in late summer into early fall and last throughout the… Read more »
All about MUMS!
Nothing says fall like mums! These mum plants are a seasonal favorite for porches, gardens, and fall décor. Ever wonder how long it will take a mum to bloom out? Or whether it’s better to buy tightly budded mums or ones already showing color? Keep reading for a full guide on bloom timing, mum… Read more »
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 »
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.