All About Anthurium
The Anthurium Houseplant Anthuriums are one of the few consistently blooming houseplants that add color to your home. Coming in many shades of pink, red, and white,these are exotic-looking flowering tropicals with big, glossy green leaves and a tall-growing habit. Since they are tropical, they enjoy humid environments or regular misting. Drier environments might result […]
Seed Starting
Growing your own plant with a tiny little seed can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your gardening life! Starting Seeds Indoors Light: Fluorescent growing lights work best when growing seeds indoors, as they provide adequate light. Use at least a double tube setup with one tube being a cool-white and another tube […]
Lavender
Lavender is a classic must-have in the garden. It’s fragrant, attractive, long blooming, deer and rabbit resistant, drought tolerant, and butterfly attracting! What more can you ask for in a plant? Lavender performs beautifully as a potted container plant, as a small hedge or in your perennial border. The question is which variety is best […]
Camellia Plant
Camellia japonica, commonly known as the Camellia Plant, is perfect for cold climates. It is a Fall and Winter blooming shrub, as well as a plant that provides some color for you during early Spring when you are getting your planting on! We have different varieties here at Good Earth: Northern Exposure Camellia Delicate single white […]
All About Bulbs
Bulbs! Bulbs! Bulbs! They are very easy to plant and provide the most beautiful blooms once they grow. Here, we will be featuring a few different kinds that might meet your needs. Amaryllis Indoor Bulb Start these bad boys NOW! They will take 8-10 weeks to bloom. Loves a warm, sunny location indoors. If you […]
Sansevieria: The Easy-Going Snake Plant
Sansevieria, known commonly as the Snake Plant, and is a houseplant growing in popularity for all homes due to its easy-care nature. This plant will thrive in an office environment, a school, your bathroom, or a place that might not get a lot of light (it still needs some!). Forgot to water it? The Snake […]
Watering Your Annuals
Watering is an important aspect of maintaining your plants. In this hot weather, it is especially important to make sure your plants are adequately hydrated in order to prevent wilting, loss of blooms, or the plant dying itself. Here at Good Earth, we want to ensure that both you and your plants are happy and […]
Our Favorite Products for Those Mosquitoes
Some of our favorite products during the “buggy” summer season are our mosquito products. We love these because they are natural, eco-friendly products perfect for your skin, garden, patio, or deck. Here are some of our featured products: 1.Murphy’s Naturals Mosquito Repellent Incense Sticks The active ingredients in these are Rosemary Oil, Peppermint, Citronella, Lemongrass, […]
October Glory Maple
These guys are showcased on our property, lining our parking lot with its splendid deep red-orange leaves. What a perfect Fall color! This is their glory time to strut their stuff in color and style. Here are some key traits to this tree: A fantastic tree for shade. They love full sun, but, will tolerate […]
Taking Care of Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are a fantastic addition to any yard. They take up a good amount room, all the while brightening up any space. So you have a hydrangea or you just bought a hydrangea? Every pretty plant comes with a list of needs, and Hydrangeas are no exception. There are many different varieties that require some specific […]