Seasonal Tips
Meet the Pansy Family!
Pansies are the most commonly planted fall and winter annual in our area and for very good reason. Pansies bloom from fall into next spring, all the way through time to plant warm season annuals. They offer a large variety of color choices and offer a variety of bloom colors and interesting features. Care is… Read more »
How to Use Tropical Plants in Your Landscape
With summer just around the corner, it’s a great time to start planning and planting your pots and updating your landscaping! Tropical plants always add a gorgeous splash of color showcased in pots around patios and porches, but they are also lovely planted in borders, beds, and as accents within existing landscapes. In Arkansas,… Read more »
Outdoor Fountain Care
Every wonder what’s in our Water Gallery? It’s our fountain display area, and it’s where our concrete statuary is located as well! One of the first things our guests ask is, ‘how do I take care of a fountain?’ Although they are pretty simple to take care of, there are a few tips that… Read more »
Rose Rosette Virus: Identification, Symptoms & Treatment
What is Rose Rosette Virus? One of our beloved landscape plants, the rose, has been increasingly affected by this virus, which is spread by tiny wind transferred mites. Symptoms include thickened stem growth, excessive thorns, witches’ broom growth at end of stems, branch die-back, discolored and distorted leaves. The above image shows the excessive… Read more »
Japanese Beetle Control
Learn tips on Japanese beetle control from the experts at The Good Earth Garden Center.
Butterfly Bush Care Guide: Planting, Pruning & Varieties
What Is A Butterfly Bush? Butterfly bush, also called Buddleja, is a fast-growing flowering shrub loved for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. It produces fragrant flower spikes in shades of purple, pink, white, and yellow from summer through fall. Butterfly bushes thrive in full sun and well-drained soil and can grow between 4… Read more »
Top Pro 5 Tips on Doing Your Own Landscape Project
Learn the top five professional tips on doing your own landscape from the award-winning team at The Good Earth Garden Center.
When and What to Prune
Understanding what and when to prune is just as important as knowing why you are pruning, since timing directly affects plant health, growth, and flowering. If you haven’t read our last blog post, the aptly named Reasons to Prune , we suggest doing so before reading this one. A large part of good pruning includes… Read more »