Plant species: Annual
Create the perfect combination planter using the ‘Thriller, Filler, Spiller’ technique!
Use the ‘Thriller, Filler, Spiller’ planting concept from Proven Winner plants for upscale combination planters! Thriller Thrillers are taller plants that add vertical drama to a container planting. They can be flowering plants, foliage plants or even ornamental grasses. For containers that will be viewed from all angles, place the thriller in the middle. For… Read more »
Good Earth’s Hanging Gardens
Find out what is planted in our Good Earth Hanging Gardens this year!
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 »
Save time next Spring by following these simple steps now!
Learn how amending your soil, applying pre-emerge, planting spring bulbs and more will save you time and help make your landscape look professionally installed next spring!
Top 10 Reasons to Plant Pansies
With cooler weather finally here and summer annuals looking a little worn from lack of rain, it’s time to think about fall color, specifically pansies, violas and panolas. Never planted fall color before? Here are the top 10 reasons to plant pansies this year! 1 Plant now and enjoy easy care, blooming color throughout fall,… Read more »
Arkansas…Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall!
Learn about some key gardening chores you will want to do this fall
