Seasonal Tips
Pansy Palooza! Pansy Recipes from The Good Earth Team!
Much like the pumpkins recipes, this is a collection of fun recipes utilizing our favorite fall/ winter annuals, the pansy. Pansy and viola flowers are edible, both the sepals and the flower petals as well as the pistils and stamens, unlike many edible flowers, in which only the flower petals themselves are edible. A quick… Read more »
Beyond the Mum!
Fall Annuals are here! This fall, if you are looking for something a little different, consider these fun, but less utilized, annuals. Marigolds, rudbeckia, zinnias and crotons all add tons of bright, big color to fall displays. Keep reading for details about each. We will also have fun mixed planters, ready to set and enjoy!… Read more »
Pansy versus Viola… what’s the difference anyway?
If you’ve ever compared viola vs pansy while choosing cool-season color for your garden, you’re not alone! These two popular annuals are often confused with each other. Both bring beautiful blooms from fall through spring in Arkansas, but their differences in bloom size, durability, weather tolerance, and performance can help you decide which one fits… Read more »
Summer Landscape Pests
We have been seeing a little bit of everything this summer. One thing is for sure, due to our warm, damp spring, and fairly mild summer, plant diseases and detrimental insect populations have flourished throughout landscapes in central Arkansas. It’s time to walk through your landscape and address issues before the heat sets in and… Read more »
How to Control Lawn Weeds
Tired of fighting weeds in your Zoysia or Bermuda grass lawn? Follow these tips to wipe out weeds! Prevent weeds: First of all, it’s NEVER too late and NEVER to early to prevent weeds! Pre-emerge products are formulated to prevent weed seeds from germinating or sprout; and since weeds germinate at all different soil… Read more »
All About Hostas
Looking for a tough yet beautiful, easy to care for, lush perennial… then look no further than hostas as your garden staple! The Facts: Hostas are a leafy perennial that come in a wide variety of colors, textures, shapes and sizes! They are an excellent choice for patios, borders, rock gardens, and containers! Hostas range… Read more »
How to Grow Blueberries in Arkansas!
Learn how to plant and care for blueberry plants in Arkansas
Camellia Care & Planting Tips: Grow Healthy, Blooming Shrub
Learn about correct planting and care of camellia plants
