Seasonal Tips
Top 10 Reasons to Plant Pansies
With cooler weather finally here and summer annuals looking a little worn from lack of rain, it’s time to think about fall color, specifically pansies, violas and panolas. Never planted fall color before? Here are the top 10 reasons to plant pansies this year! 1 Plant now and enjoy easy care, blooming color throughout fall,… Read more »
Arkansas…Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall!
Learn about some key gardening chores you will want to do this fall
Our Favorite Pumpkin Recipes
What says fall more than pumpkin? How about baking a pumpkin to use in pumpkin themed recipes instead of using canned? If you have been to the grocery store and looked for pumpkin puree recently, there is a good chance you came up empty handed due to the can shortage. But worry not, it’s simple… Read more »
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 »