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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Choosing 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 […]

Container Gardens

Container Gardens add instant color to gardens large and small.  Adding container gardens to a patio, deck, or flanking a doorstep are a cheerful way to welcome to the season.  Container gardens can be a part of the architecture of your home and add great curb appeal. Choose containers that work with your space.  Cluster […]

Seed Starting Basics

Successfully Starting Seeds Indoors Gardening from seed has several benefits. When you garden from seed, you have more varieties available to you, you know what’s going into your food because you are growing it, and you’ll save money by purchasing seeds rather than plants. Why start seeds indoors? Some varieties are best started indoors because […]