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Carolina Sapphire Cypress To Add Eye-Catching Coolness To The Landscape
The Carolina Sapphire Cypress is a remarkable evergreen that embodies the crisp, cool tones of winter year-round, making it a true statement piece in any landscape. In this blog, we will explore the key benefits of the Carolina Sapphire Cypress and offer creative ways to incorporate it into your yard design.
Learn MoreWoodie's Picks: Hollies To Bring The Jolliest Ambiance
This week, for Woodie’s Picks, we decided to highlight four of our favorite Holly Trees and shrubs to bring everlasting cheer to your winter display and radiate beauty year-round! In this blog, we will also tap into the history and benefits that hollies provide to a landscape.
Read MoreWoodie’s Picks: Four Essentials For A Modern Winter Porch Pot
We recently partnered with the brand Hooks & Lattice on this winter porch pot design. They provided the polished contemporary planter, and we incorporated our best-selling plants to make a planter wow onlookers and elevate the feel of any outdoor space! In this blog, we will highlight the favorable qualities of the Urban Planter, as well highlight the benefits of the various plants we used in the design.
Read MoreWoodie’s Picks: Late-Season Bloomers To Brighten Up Your Winter Space
With fewer hours of sunlight, colder weather, and the majority of blooming plants in a state of dormancy, it’s easy to fall into a winter garden slump. But it does not have to be this way! There are a number of vibrant plants you can grow that bloom in winter and can easily liven up your landscape in the chilly seasons! In this week’s installment of Woodie’s Picks, we are going to highlight four of our favorite late-season bloomers to brighten up your winter space.
Read MoreAn Evergreen Groundcover Sensation: Mondo Grass
Beyond covering your garden in a lush carpet of beautiful foliage and blooms, groundcover plants offer a multitude of benefits to one’s landscape! In this blog, we will first delve into the benefits of planting groundcovers in your yard. We will then dive into one the most versatile, well-loved groundcover plants on the market: Mondo Grass!
Read MoreWoodie’s Picks: Evergreen Thrillers for Winter Container Gardens
This week in Woodie’s Picks, we’re highlighting four of our favorite evergreen plants that make gorgeous centerpieces for winter container gardens. Plus, we’ll share the essential elements for creating eye-catching holiday porch pots, ensuring your home shines with style and flair all season long!
Read MoreA Gardener’s Gift Guide: For The Plant Lovers In Your Life
It’s officially the holiday season, and with that comes the daunting task of finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones. However, finding presents people will love does not have to be stressful! If you are gifting to an avid gardener, plant lover, or even just a nature enthusiast, then this gift guide is for you! Follow along as we give you gifting inspiration for the plant lover in your life!
Read MoreWoodie’s Picks: Four Holiday Essentials for a Festive Display
Now that Halloween festivities have come to a close, there are only so many weeks until Christmas, and many are getting a jump on their holiday displays! While some of you may prefer to get the tree up and décor out post-Thanksgiving, it doesn’t hurt to start thinking about your festive decorations for the jolliest season!
Read MoreWoodie’s Picks: Four Fruiting Favorites For a Bountiful Harvest
Did you know that fall is the best time to plant trees? Specifically, fall is a great time to get your fruit trees in the ground! The conditions of fall are optimal for the acclimation of your trees as the season provides a perfect balance of warm and cool weather. Because conditions are ideal for planting, this week's Woodie's Picks will feature four of our fruiting favorites, which never fail to add beauty, interest, and fun to a landscape!
Read More9 Ways To Implement an Eco-Conscious Mindset This Holiday Season
It is only natural that the holiday season brings with it a lot of consumption, waste, and detriment to our planet. But it does not have to be this way! The team at Garden Goods Direct has come together to share some tips and tricks for implementing an eco-conscious and sustainable mindset for the holidays!
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