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An Early Fall Garden Essential: Helenium

Move beyond mums this fall and discover Helenium, a fiery North American native perennial that shines from summer through frost. Learn why we love this pollinator-friendly bloomer, explore our two new varieties, and get inspired with ideas for adding sneezeweed to your landscape.

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2024 Garden Wrapped: The Plants and Garden Trends You Loved The Most This Year

As we embrace the final days of 2024, we can't help but reflect on the beauty, knowledge, and growth that this year has brought us in the realm of gardening. From the whimsical charm of cottage-core wildflower gardens to the structured elegance of more formal plantings, 2024 presented an inspiring array of gardening trends and beloved plants that captivated our hearts and greenery. In this blog, we’ll not only highlight the most adored plants of 2024 but also delve into the trending gardening practices that set the stage for a vibrant outdoor experience.

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.

Woodie'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.

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!

9 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!

Woodie’s Picks: Deer-Resistant Essentials For The Late Fall Landscape

Mother nature's foliage is dropping, and these deciduous shrubs are often a deer’s first choice in the buffet of nature. When these shrubs become bare, deer begin turning to the landscape staples to fulfill their hunger. Check out this blog to learn the best tips and tricks to avoiding these woodland creatures!

Woodie's Picks: Ornamental Berry Bushes To Bring Bold Fall Color

This week for Woodie's picks, we've decided to center in on four of our favorite unique and bold-colored ornamental berry shrubs! These hardy shrubs produce electric berries that persist well into the winter season when much else has lost its luster and color. Not to mention these plants offer a multitude of benefits to the landscape!

Red Yucca: A Gardener's Guide to Planting, Care, & Landscape Design

If you are in search of a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that makes a bold splash in the landscape, look no further than this Texas-native show-stopper! In this guide, we’ll explore the essentials of planting, caring for, and incorporating Red Yucca into your landscape, along with some ideal companion plants.

Designing a Landscape with Native Shrubs for Stunning Fall Color

Designing a landscape using native shrubs that exhibit great fall color not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also supports local wildlife and promotes ecological health. In this guide, I'll explore how to design a landscape that celebrates the changing seasons with an array of native shrubs known for their autumn brilliance.

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