Tag: Drought Tolerant Plants
How to Water Smarter!
More water means healthier plants, right? Um, no. The relationship between soil and water is even more important than the quantity of water. The perfect situation for plants is well draining soil and the correct quantity of water…plants grow, roots stay healthy, and all is well. But as we all know, not all soils in… Read more »
How to Grow Butterfly Weed
Butterfly Weed is a native plant but it can still be tricky to grow. Learn how to successfully grow these butterfly garden favorite from the experts at The Good Earth Garden Center.
Top 5 Shrubs with Long Season Color
Finding shrubs with long season color in Arkansas can be tough! The fact that fall is just around the corner is pretty inspiring PLUS it’s the best time to plant trees and shrubs in Arkansas. For those who need a little landscape boost, we have some ideas for you. Here are some outstanding shrubs that… Read more »
Drought Resistant Plants for Arkansas
Drought Resistant Plants Is your landscape prepared for low water situations or drought conditions? Rainfall can be unpredictable in Arkansas, especially in the summer months, but proper water is critical to maintaining a beautiful lawn and landscape. Read on for tips you can take now to prepare your yard for dry weather. Strategies to reduce… Read more »
Oakleaf Hydrangeas – A Tough Beauty
There are many plants that capture our imagination and make us want to plant large swaths throughout our landscape. Sometimes these treasured plants look amazing but don’t fare well over time. This plant, the invincible Oakleaf Hydrangea is another story! Oakleaf Hydrangeas have a totally different look to them than the traditional mophead or lacecap hydrangeas.… Read more »
See this pretty little Sedum!
Sedums are the ultimate drought tolerant plants! And there are so, so many to choose from! This one is a cute groundcover that works well between stepping stones and in rock gardens. These plants are also often called stonecrop, most likely because they seem to be a stone crop! Some varieties like Autumn Joy Sedum… Read more »
These plants can take the heat!
If you need drought tolerant plants, you don’t have to plant Yucca! More and more attention is being paid to development of ornamental plants that thrive during long periods without water. One perennial that does great here in Arkansas is Stokesia or Stokes Aster. This plant has a striking bloom, and evergreen foliage. Stokesia grows… Read more »