Seasonal Tips
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 »
Spring Pruning Tips for Arkansas!
Learn all about Spring pruning in Arkansas…including how, when, what and why!
Winter Soil Samples
Understanding soil in winter helps gardeners identify pH issues early and prepare their landscape for successful spring growth. Collecting Soil Samples Winter is a great time of year to take soil samples in to your county University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension office. Dig down 6-8 inches deep in the area you would like tested, and… Read more »
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 »
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 »