Seasonal Tips
All About Begonias
Begonias are one of our most popular plants and there are so many to choose from! Each has unique characteristic and therefore, different purposes in the landscape (or home). As we approach the spring planting season, we thought you might want to learn more about these versatile, eye-catching and easy to grow plants. Wax Begonia… Read more »
Flower Power: How to Keep Annuals Blooming All Season Long!
Here are some strategies we utilize at the Good Earth Garden to help keep our annuals blooming all season long. Our first step is getting the right fertilizer. Does fertilizer matter? Take a look at the image above; one was fertilized regularly with the appropriate fertilizer where as the other received no fertilizer at… Read more »
Colorful Annuals that Love the Heat!
Cora Cascade Vinca (shown above in Bright Rose color) This has quickly become one of our favorite plants for many reasons! It has all the wonderful characteristics of regular upright vinca, such as consistent blooming, thrives in heat and sun, AND requires less water than many other warm season annuals. The Cora series of… Read more »
Screening Plants for Arkansas Landscapes
Learn all about screening plants for Arkansas landscapes in this blog post.
Lenten Rose (Hellebore) Care Guide: Planting, Growing & Maintenance Tips
Learn all about hellebore plants in this post; from where to plant to how to plant, from the right fertilizer to all about the blooms.
Cool Season Veggies
When to Plant Timing is tricky. You can start seeds indoors this month (February) and plant seedling too, if you are willing to protect them as needed. As a rule of thumb, the plants resulting from directly sowing seeds will be more acclimated and be able to withstand colder temps without much damage. However, because… Read more »
Starting Seeds Indoors: A Step by Step Guide
Are you wanting to break the winter blues by starting your garden early? Curious about how to start your own seeds indoors or what to do and when? Starting from seeds is a very rewarding way to grow your garden vegetables and flowers alike! So why would you want to start with your own seeds? … Read more »
Gift Ideas for Gardeners!
Most of us have a gardener in our lives and they may or may not feel like planting that perfect plant this time of year. So here are some gift ideas for gardeners, some enhance gardens, some pamper gardeners, and some make gardening easier. Some just let them know you understand and appreciate how… Read more »
