Arkansas gardening

Growing herbs in Arkansas is made easier with our free herb gardening resources. Your local county extension agent has more information.

The semitropical climate of Arkansas lends it well to growing a wide assortment of tender perennials that won’t survive in cooler or drier climates. USDA

The Arkansas Gardening Calendar is a great resource that will give you an idea on the timing of everything green! From protecting certain plants from temperatures to when to spray for certain types of insects. Use this resource for all of your annual garden planning.

Native plants are great for the home landscape because they are reliable showy performers that need minimal care. There are many definitions for native plants—native to Arkansas, native to the south, or simply native to the United States. See a list of Arkansas native plants and shrubs to suit the conditions in your yard.

Front retaining wall with pink Knockout roses and Walker's Low catmint

Arkansas is in USDA plant hardiness zones 6-8. Planting vegetable seeds or transplants at the correct time is important to getting the most out of your garden. Knowing your first and last frost dates will help you start your vegetable seeds at the right time.

North Carolina varies in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 8, with a first frost date as early as mid-October in some areas.

year-round gardening chart! (this is for Arkansas, but it is the same planting zone as me)

Groundcovers are an essential plant in a gardener’s toolbox, especially in situations where an alternative to turf or organic mulch is desired. In most cases homeowners need a groundcover to fill a specific cultural niche: sun or shade. To emphasize this point, each groundcover is tagged with sun exposure symbols as it relates to conditions in Arkansas.

An easy step by step tutorial on how to build a garden arch trellis for our raised beds for less than $40!