Sharum's Garden Center

Sharum's Garden Center YOUR FULL TIME GARDEN CENTER! Wholesale and Retail Garden Center. Garden Center which grows Custom Color Bowls, Annuals, and Perennials.

Retail Area contains large selection of ceramic and regular pottery, seasonal items and supplies for all you gardening needs. Largest selection of Shrubs from 1 gallon to 45 gallon containers, as well as B&B trees.

09/08/2026

NOW HIRING

Production Team Member

Sharum’s Garden Center is looking for a dependable, hardworking individual to join our Production Team. This position plays an important role in helping us grow, maintain, and prepare quality plants for our retail customers.

Responsibilities include:

* Planting, watering, fertilizing, and maintaining plants
* Caring for plants throughout the growing process
* Maintaining and organizing greenhouse and growing areas
* Stocking and maintaining plants in our retail areas
* Loading, unloading, moving, and carrying plants and materials
* Keeping production areas clean, organized, and efficient
* Assisting with other nursery and garden center tasks as needed

What we're looking for:

* Reliable and willing to work as part of a team
* Comfortable working outdoors and in greenhouse environments
* Able to work in hot, cold, and changing weather conditions
* Able to regularly lift, carry, and move plants and materials
* Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities over time
* Weekend availability is important
* Previous experience in a commercial greenhouse, nursery, or production environment is a plus, but **we are willing to train the right person**

This is a hands-on position that can be physically demanding, but it is also an opportunity to learn about plants, production, and the nursery industry while developing new skills and taking on more responsibility.

Our workload changes throughout the year, but we are looking for someone interested in long-term employment and becoming a valuable part of our team.

If you enjoy working with plants, working with your hands, and being part of a team, we'd like to hear from you!

09/03/2026

DON’T GIVE UP ON YOUR PLANTS!

Fort Smith is experiencing an unusually tough stretch.

August 2026 was the 3rd-hottest August ever recorded in Fort Smith, with an average temperature nearly 6°F above normal.

And then there's the rain…

Fort Smith normally receives about 3.6 inches of rain in August.

This year? Just 0.26 inches.

That's only about 7% of our normal August rainfall.

We also had 30 days at or above 90°F, including temperatures reaching 109°F.

With that combination of extreme heat and very little rainfall, it's no surprise that we're seeing plants that look absolutely terrible right now.

**But here's the important part:**

A stressed plant isn't necessarily a dead plant.

Before you pull out that brown shrub or tree, give it a chance. The next few weeks are going to be critical for helping plants recover and prepare for fall and winter.

‼️STEP-BY-STEP REVIVAL PLAN‼️

DO THE SCRATCH TEST

1) Gently scratch the bark on the main trunk or a few larger branches with your fingernail.

🟢 Bright green underneath? That tissue is still alive.

🟤 Brown, dry and brittle? That particular branch may be dead.

2) WATER DEEPLY — NOT JUST A LITTLE EVERY DAY

Light sprinkling or relying solely on a lawn sprinkler may not get enough water into the root zone.

Instead, place a garden hose near the **base of the plant** and let it run on a slow trickle. Give the water enough time to soak deeply into the soil and root ball.

During extreme heat and drought, many established shrubs will benefit from **deep watering 2–3 times per week**, but adjust based on the plant, soil and rainfall.

💧 The goal is deep moisture around the roots — not just wet mulch on top.

3) LEAVE THE WILTED LEAVES ALONE

It may be tempting to start cutting everything back, but resist the urge.

Even damaged leaves can provide shade and protection to the stems and branches. Let the plant decide what it can keep and shed naturally.

4) BROWN FLOWERS? CLEAN THEM UP IF YOU WANT

You can remove completely dried-out flowers to improve the appearance.

But don't make heavy pruning a priority right now.

Getting water to the roots is much more important.

5) 🚫 DON'T FERTILIZE A SEVERELY STRESSED PLANT

Right now, the plant needs to focus its energy on surviving and maintaining its existing root system.

Wait until the plant has recovered and conditions improve before pushing new growth with fertilizer.

💧 AND DON'T STOP WATERING JUST BECAUSE FALL IS COMING

Our plants have been through an incredible amount of heat and drought stress.

Continue providing deep, thorough watering throughout the fall whenever rainfall isn't sufficient.

This isn't the time to assume a brown plant is dead.

Some of these plants can still be saved — but they need help now.

If you're not sure whether your plant is dead or just severely stressed, bring us a picture or stop by Sharum's Garden Center. We'd be happy to take a look.

Please follow us on facebook and instagram for more information on plant care, sales and gardening tips!

08/24/2026

WE’RE HIRING!

Sharum’s Garden Center is looking for a Shrub Yard Associate to join our team!

If you enjoy working outdoors, working with plants, and helping customers find the right plants for their landscape, we’d love to hear from you!

• Assist customers in selecting shrubs and other landscape plants
• Load plants and purchases for customers
• Water, organize, and maintain plants in the shrub yard
• Help keep the yard clean, organized, and looking its best
• Work as part of a team in a fast-paced garden center environment

**Plant knowledge is a plus, but we’re willing to train the right person!**

💰 Competitive pay
☀️ Outdoor work

Interested? Send us a message, visit us in store or call us at 479.649.0662 and apply today!

08/21/2026

WE’RE HIRING!

Sharum’s Garden Center is looking for a seasonal cashier to join our team!

If you enjoy working with people, have a friendly attitude, and want to work in a fun garden center environment, we’d love to hear from you!

**Seasonal Cashier**
• Customer service & checkout
• Helping customers throughout the store
• Keeping the checkout area clean and organized
• No previous cashier experience required — we’ll train you!

📅 Seasonal position
💰 Competitive pay
🌱 Great opportunity to work in a unique retail environment

**Interested?** Send us a message, visit us in store, or call us at 479.649.0662 and apply today!

🌸JUST ARRIVED🌸 Beautiful hydrangeas, butterfly bushes & more!Follow us on facebook and instagram for more information on...
07/25/2026

🌸JUST ARRIVED🌸 Beautiful hydrangeas, butterfly bushes & more!

Follow us on facebook and instagram for more information on availability, sales and gardening tips!

07/02/2026

🇺🇸 We’re closed Saturday, July 4th for Independence Day!

Normal hours resume Sunday, July 5th.

Thanks for understanding — we hope you have a safe and fun 4th! 🇺🇸

🌸SUMMER SALE🌸25% Off Annuals!We have a great selection of annuals perfect for the summer heat!Follow us on facebook and ...
06/05/2026

🌸SUMMER SALE🌸

25% Off Annuals!

We have a great selection of annuals perfect for the summer heat!

Follow us on facebook and instagram for updates on sales, new arrivals and more.

🌹ARE YOU SEEING WHITE SPOTS ON YOUR ROSES?We have been getting a lot of calls regarding powdery mildew. We want to share...
06/03/2026

🌹ARE YOU SEEING WHITE SPOTS ON YOUR ROSES?

We have been getting a lot of calls regarding powdery mildew. We want to share how to identify, why it's happening and how to treat:

What It Is
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that appears as a white or gray dusty coating on leaves, stems, and buds. It's one of the most common problems rose growers face — and it spreads fast.

Why It's Happening
Hot days followed by cool nights — exactly what we've been seeing — create the perfect conditions for powdery mildew to take hold. High humidity and poor air circulation around plants make it even worse.

How to Treat
Act early for best results. Apply a systemic fungicide that gets into the plant and stops the spread from the inside out — not just on the surface. Repeat applications as directed and avoid overhead watering.

Our Recommendation
BioAdvanced Rose & Flower Care Granules
3-in-1 formula — feeds, protects & waters in. Ask us in store!🌹

We look forward to seeing you this Memorial Day Weekend!
05/21/2026

We look forward to seeing you this Memorial Day Weekend!

04/28/2026

Through Sunday May 3rd we are having 20% off select Japanese Maples, Blue Atlas Cedars and Red Buds! Come see us soon!

Address

10, 000 Highway 71 S
Fort Smith, AR
72916

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14796490662

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