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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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Ohio Native Planting Guide

As a gorgeous state home to Lake Erie, the Appalachian Mountain Range, and the ever-so expansive Ohio river, the state of Ohio is a prime planting zone with so many amazing options for native planting. The soils are naturally fertile and rich in phosphates making for easy and plentiful planting. Not to mention the relatively humid subtropical climate makes for ideal conditions for a wide variety of garden plants. Check out this blog to learn more on why you should plant native this season, and then dive into some great Ohio Native planting options!

New York Native Planting Guide

Home to the humid summers and chilling winters, not to mention the city that never sleeps, New York is a diverse state with a plethora of planting options to explore. From rooftop gardens in the city, to meadows and orchards in the countryside, New York allows for a wide range of planting opportunities. Check out this blog to learn the importance of planting native, and then dive into some great native plant options you can use in your New York garden this planting season!

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 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.

The Benefits of Gardening in the Fall

You may be surprised to find out that fall is actually the best time to landscape your yard and get those new trees, shrubs, and perennial plants in the ground! The benefits of fall planting are endless! In this blog, we will highlight the eight biggest reasons why you should choose to plant this autumn!

7 Tips to Make Your Yard & Garden More Eco-Friendly

Building an eco-friendly yard and garden presents countless benefits to both you and the environment. Choosing native plant species, conserving water, and composting are just a few sustainable options to consider.

How Does Growing a Garden Help the Environment?

Gardening provides benefits to your mental and physical health, and it also impacts the environment in ways you may never have thought of. Even something as small as an indoor plant can help replenish the ozone layer.

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