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Christmas Tree Recycling - The Good Earth Garden Center

Christmas Tree Recycling

Tips on how to repurpose your cut Christmas tree into a bird habitat and get the kids involved in a winter outdoor activity

Great Gifts Under $10!

Whether it’s a hostess gift, something to have around for unexpected guests or stocking stuffers, sometimes you need an inexpensive nice gift.  And those can be hard to find.  Fortunately, The Good Earth Gift Shop has many to choose from; keep reading for details! Strong grip, no rip hair tie that gives back.  That is… Read more »

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Winter is Coming!

  Winter can be hard on plants; especially ones planted recently. This is because they have not yet had time for good root establishment before cold weather stress arrives. Proper watering during cold temperatures is key; plants do not respond well to freezing temperatures without proper hydration. When to Water If our forecast includes extended… Read more »

All About the Cool Wave Pansy

  Looking for cool season color that trails over pots?  Want a way to get tons of color in your landscape beds without having to put as quite as much labor into actually planting them? Cool Wave Pansies are the answer!  Keep reading to learn all about Cool Wave pansies. What’s Cool About Cool Waves?… Read more »

Pumpkins

Creative Ways to Use a Pumpkin This Fall

From decor to delicious recipes, pumpkins have much to offer!  Get ideas on how to use your locally grown Good Earth pumpkins in this video.  For recipes from our staff, visit this post.     Want even more decoration inspiration? Add some flair to your pumpkins earlier in the season! Make fun pumpkin pals with… Read more »

Fall Landscape Design

Fall Landscape Design

Late Summer Landscape Tips The summer heat can make even the most lovely of landscapes look a little tired!  Refresh your landscape with these fall landscape design tips: Fresh Mulch Add a thin layer of mulch to your landscape beds.  Mulch is often bleached out looking this time of year, and a thin layer is… Read more »

Deadheading and Fertilizing Annuals

Learn how deadheading and fertilizing your warm season annuals can keep them blooming all the way to fall.