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Author: Jennifer Gibson

Arkansas Gardening Tips for Fall!

The power of pumpkins Not only do pumpkins and gourds offer fun colors and textures in fall decor displays, they are a “power food”, offering nutrients and antioxidants in abundance. Fairytale and Pie Pumpkins are some of the best for cooking. Always choose the freshest pumpkins available, decorate with them for the season, then pop… Read more »

Arkansas Gardening Tips for May!

Don’t forget Mother’s Day! That’s right; Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Whether it’s getting something for the special moms in your life…or making your wish list, we have tons to check out, such as glazed pottery, terrarium and gypsy garden containers, plants and accessories, plus colorful, ready to place mixed containers, gift certificates,… Read more »

Gardening Tips for March in Arkansas!

Enjoy a barefoot kind of lawn To control existing weeds, apply Bonide Sedge Ender, a pre and post emerge weed control for both cool and warm season grassy and broadleaf weeds. Yes, nutsedge, clover, and wild onions will be a thing of the past! To prevent weed seeds from germinating (which can happen year round… Read more »

Top 10 Must Haves for Gardening Success!

Learn about the top 10 must haves for gardening success! From tools to chemicals, this is what you need to have on hand to achieve a great landscape!

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 Get Rid of Fire Ants

One of the first things to remember is NOT to disturb the mound.  Don’t kick it, don’t poke it with a stick, don’t go over it with a weed eater or lawn mower, don’t try to burn the mound down, don’t shoot it with a shotgun…and last but not least, don’t blow it up! We… Read more »