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An 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!

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Maryland Native Planting Guide

Home to the Chesapeake Bay, Natty Boh and Old Bay, Maryland is a gorgeous state with a plethora of planting options to explore. Maybe we are a little biased, considering MD is where Garden Goods Direct was born…but nonetheless, if you are lucky enough to be a Maryland resident the opportunities for planting are endless. Check out this blog to learn the benefits of planting native and what Maryland Native Plants the GGD team suggests!

Planting For a Small Yard

If you have a smaller space to plant in, like a courtyard or fenced in yard, you may feel confined to planting a select number of plants, or you may even be discouraged from planting at all! Here at Garden Goods Direct, we don’t care if your yard is 100 acres or .01 acres. Your dream landscape is possible! With a few helpful guidelines, along with some ideal planting options for smaller yards, we will have you planting your dream garden in no time.

Everything You Need To Know About Houseplant Pests

Plant pests are the worst–that, you probably already know. But when it comes to recognizing, treating, and preventing pest infestations on your beloved houseplants, the Garden Goods Direct Team is here to help! In this blog, we will cover: the main types of plant pests; how to tell if your plant is suffering from a pest attack; and the most effective methods of pest treatment and prevention.

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide For Plant Lovers

Gift giving can be difficult. Especially if you want to show that special someone how much they truly mean to you on the holiday of love ! If you are on the struggle bus this Valentine's Day season, give the gift of life and greenery! As a gift that keeps on giving, gifting a plant from this list of V-Day houseplants is sure to make your significant other feel special, not only on February 14, but every day!

Planting To Attract Local Wildlife and Benefit Your Ecosystem

The wildlife in your area have more benefits to your life than you may initially realize. Check out this blog to learn why you might want to attract a variety of wildlife to your yard and the best ways to do so! The Garden Goods Direct team is here to provide you with a simple guide to making your yard a wildlife-friendly place while also benefiting your ecosystem this planting season.

When Should I Plant My Spring Garden?

If you want to grow a flourishing garden this spring, but are weary of proper timing, the Garden Goods Direct team is here to help. Check out this blog to learn more about the important factors to take into account when planning out your garden timeline this season!

Which Houseplant Is Best For You Based on Your Lifestyle

Houseplants have the ability to bring a new flare to your home or office aesthetic…but there are so many to choose from. How does one decide which plant is best for them? Whether you’re an active, always on-the-go soul, an organized planner, a natural-born nurturer, or somewhere in between, here at Garden Goods Direct, we have the houseplant for you.

Top 10 Tools Every Houseplant Parent Needs

There are a few tool swaps you will need to make when transitioning from taking care of a garden to houseplants. Over time there have been tools created for indoor plants that make it easier and more efficient for the caretaker. We have put together a list of our top 10 favorite tools every houseplant parent needs for their indoor plants to stay happy and healthy for plenty of time to come.

How to Decorate Your Home with Houseplants

For those of us who prefer our indoor plants to match the aesthetics of our homes, there are ways to stage plants so they not only look their best, but also thrive in the right conditions. Whether you are working with small plants, like succulents, or large plants, like the fiddle leaf fig tree, we can help. Here’s how to put your eye for design and your green thumb to good use!

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