Seasonal Tips
Tough, Sun Loving Sedums
Perennial sedums have so much to offer! Yes, they are tough, sun loving perennials but that isn’t the end of their great garden characteristics. These plants are succulents, which means they have leaves and other plant structures that hold water. The stored water can be utilized when the plants are in need and not receiving… Read more »
Feeding Your Houseplants
Learn which fertilizers are best for houseplants and choose between options that might work best for you. Application rates and timing are also discussed.
June is Perennial Gardening Month
June is Perennial Gardening Month The Good Earth began as primarily a nursery and growing facility over 48 years ago. Throughout the past four decades, we have become a full service garden center but that doesn’t mean we have forgotten our roots! We still grow most of the perennials we sell; just look for… Read more »
Spittlebug Identification and Control
Zoysiagrass and St. Augustine lawns are popular for good reason; they are usually full, lush and green from spring to fall. Right now (June), many of these beautiful lawns are experiencing an infestation of two-lined spittlebugs (pictured above). Last week, we had a few people call or come in and although it’s only Wednesday, we… Read more »
Growing Your Own Groceries
Gardening has long been a favorite hobby, and for good reason. There is the obvious satisfaction of getting to enjoy the fruits of your labor, but that is just one of the many benefits gardening offers. The American Public Health Association encourages gardening as a way to stay healthy and shares that the risk of… Read more »
Getting Your Landscape Into Shape this Summer
Keep your landscape looking fresh and full of blooms with these helpful tips from the experts at The Good Earth Garden Center.
Pansy Spring Care
Pansy Spring Care This week, Gregg and Jeff talk through the proper way to care for your pansies this spring. Winter Experiment The Good Earth team ran a little experiment over the winter. In the fall we planted panolas, pansies and violas in the same area. Now, after receiving equal amounts of water and light… Read more »
Winter Pruning
In this video, Gregg and Jeff are revisiting the hazards of crapemyrtle bark scale and dive into winter pruning. Crapemyrtle Bark Scale This week we’re revisiting the issue of crapemyrtle bark scale. Unfortunately, this year crapemyrtle bark scale has the potential to be very prevalent in Arkansas. Due to inconsistent weather patterns in the fall… Read more »