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Fall Foliage Colors in Arkansas

We are fortunate to live in one of the few areas of the world that experience brilliant fall foliage color!  Did you know that only a few regions in the Northern Hemisphere and only one region of the Southern Hemisphere enjoy this autumn coloration?  It’s easy to take the years with “good” fall color for… Read more »

Planting Trees and Shrubs in the Fall

With cooler weather headed our way, this fall season is the best time to plant trees and shrubs and update your landscaping with new additions. In general, with the exception of cool season annuals and fall veggies, most plants go dormant during winter months, meaning less overall maintenance and upkeep. Trees and shrubs planted during… 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 »

Six pots of blooming Cool Wave pansies in purple, red, yellow, and bicolor varieties are displayed on white stands outdoors, set against a blue sky with clouds. Each pot is labeled for easy identification.

All About the Cool Wave and Top Wave Pansy

  Looking for cool-season color that trails over pots? Want a way to get tons of color in your landscape beds without spending hours planting? The Cool Wave pansy is your answer! Keep reading to learn all about Cool Wave pansies and why they’re one of the easiest, most rewarding cool-season blooms to grow. Whether… Read more »

Fall Tips for Your Landscape!

It’s almost fall, y’all! Which means that there are a few chores for your landscape so that your landscape will be healthier and happier next season! Plus find out how to correctly prep your annual color areas for pansies, violas, ornamental cabbage, kale and mums!

A woman in jeans and a yellow shirt crouches on a wooden deck, spraying water from a hose toward purple flowers, with water splashing in front of her face.

Staying Safe in the Summer Heat

Staying Safe in the Summer Heat Being weather-aware comes naturally to most of us in this industry and other primarily outdoor industries.  However, our co-worker Lily Claire is really, really into weather and does her own research from numerous sources.  She is the author of this blog post; it’s information she sent out to our… Read more »

A large, light pink hibiscus flower with a deep red center blooms in bright sunlight, surrounded by green leaves and buds, with trees and a gravel path in the background.

Growing Hardy Hibiscus

If it seems like we talk a lot about hibiscus, it’s because we do!  Not long ago, we talked about Rose of Sharon, which is a species of hibiscus as well (Hibiscus syriacus). Rose of Sharon, or Althea, is a woody shrub or small tree. Today, we want to talk about perennial hibiscus, also called… Read more »