If you’ve ever found yourself daydreaming about a garden bursting with colorful blooms, the sweet scent of fresh flowers in the air, and the gentle hum of bees doing their thing, then you’re in the right place. Flower gardening is one of those wonderfully rewarding hobbies that can brighten your days and your yard, especially here in Fort Smith, Arkansas, where the climate is just right for a wide variety of plants. Now, before you get overwhelmed by the thought of digging, p

Ah, late January in Fort Smith, Arkansas - the days are still chilly, the garden looks a bit sleepy, and yet, if you’re anything like me, your mind is already wandering to the vibrant blooms and fresh veggies that spring promises. This is the perfect time to start prepping your soil and garden for the planting season ahead. Trust me, getting a head start now will save you a lot of scrambling come March and April. So, grab a warm cup of tea, and let’s chat about how you can ge

If you’ve ever stood in front of your rose bushes wondering, “Where on earth do I even start with pruning?” you’re not alone. I’ve been there too, feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the advice floating around. But trust me, pruning rose bushes is not as scary as it sounds. In fact, with a little know-how and some gentle encouragement, it can become one of the most satisfying parts of your gardening routine. So, grab your gloves and secateurs, and let’s dive into this friendly,

If you’ve ever found yourself daydreaming about lush greenery, vibrant blooms, and the satisfying crunch of fresh soil between your fingers, then you’re already halfway to understanding why joining a garden club might just be the best decision you make this year. Gardening is a wonderful hobby, but when you add a community of like-minded plant lovers, it transforms into something truly magical. Let me take you on a little journey through the many benefits of becoming part of

Pansy six packs in pansy, panola and viola varieties are here and ready to provide color all through the winter. There’s nothing like a...

Now that it is cooling off it is time to plant grass seed. Choosing the type of grass seed is more of a personal choice in Arkansas. For...

Do you have mums yet? Yes, we received our first shipment this week of six inch mums and fall plants with more to arrive, larger mums...

Now that the hot temperatures have eased a bit it is time to get ready for fall planting whether planting a vegetable garden, fall and...

Gardening for Beginners Part 1: Due to the trials and tribulations of 2020 more and more people are discovering the joy and passion of...

Most annuals and veggies are great for children to learn about gardening and are fast producers of flowers and vegetables so results...

Chrysanthemums might be mainly green now but just you wait; in a couple of weeks you will see a magnificent grand show of color that will...

I am always looking for new varieties of plants to bring in to Sutherlands and have found a new clematis grower that I think you will...

If you have crape myrtles, they have been gorgeous this year blooming their hearts out, remember to deadhead spent blooms to speed to the...

All of a sudden, my yard is growing and weeds have popped up all over, what can I do? Lawns have greened up fast this year due to those...

My crape myrtles have sooty mold on the branches, what do I need to spray to stop it? This is not a fungus problem but the result of an...

Pruning roses is not difficult, the pruners are in your hand, you are in charge of the final size of the bush and which direction you...

I know I am I want to see those warmer temperatures and pretty flowers and green leaves so badly. If you haven’t cleaned out your old...

Spring is just around the corner are you ready? Mother Nature will be waking up the soil soon for seeds, trees, shrubs and plants. It’s...