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Everything To Know About Skip Cherry Laurel Shrubs
As a longtime favorite in the landscape, we thought we’d take a moment to give Schip Cherry Laurel Shrubs the credit they deserve. Boasting lustrous narrow evergreen foliage, along with intricate white cones of blooms in spring, there is simply so much to love about Skip Laurels!
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Ornamental Grasses to Add Interest to Your Winter Landscape
Many gardeners never consider using Ornamental Grass for winter interest. Most gardeners believe it's time to cut back the grasses during the fall and winter and long for their re-emergence in the early spring. On the other hand, savvy gardeners know that winter can be a great time to enjoy grasses, as they add sound, color, and food for winter songbirds to the garden!
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5 Plants that Create Year-Round Interest
If you are after a year-long landscape full of color and beauty, but you're unsure where to begin, have no fear. For your benefit, Woodie has taken stock of all the plants that he's planted over the years, and he has come to find a few standout options in the landscape that never fails to provide magnificent color and life throughout every season.
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How to Use Encore Azaleas in Your Landscaping
Use Encore Azaleas to boost curb appeal by planting them in beds, putting in container pots or in mass plantings along walks and paths! Check out this blog to learn our favorite ways to design with Encore Azaleas, and the best Encore Azalea for your landscape purposes.
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Perfect Perennial Pairings For Fall
While many see spring and summer as prime times for gardening, fall is actually the perfect time to spruce up the yard with plants! If you are ready to get planting but are in need of some fall planting inspiration, keep reading to check out our favorite perennial plant pairings for the fall season!
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The Basics of Fall Lawn Renovation
Do you dream of having a lush green lawn? Did you know that Fall is the best time to plant grass seed and revamp your lawn? Don't put your dreams on pause, get the lawn of your dreams today! Check out this blog to learn all the factors to take into account when handling the important job of a fall lawn renovation.
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Early Fall Color For Your Yard
As temperatures drop and the crisp autumn breeze fills the air, it’s only natural that you’ll want to start prepping for your fall landscape and autumn garden! While mid-late fall is the peak for fall color, early fall also brings magnificent color and beauty! Keep reading to learn our top picks for trees, shrubs, and perennials to bring early fall color to your yard.
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6 Best Late-Summer Blooming Perennials
If you’ve caught the gardening bug, but feel like you’re late to the planting game, think again! We’ve compiled a list of our favorite late-summer-blooming perennials that are hardy to the elements and will have your summer yard exploding with life and color year after year!
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A Guide to Fast Growing Shade Trees
With global temperatures on the rise each year, the need for a shadier, more heavily oxygenated planet is higher than ever. Beyond keeping you cool on hot sunny days, fast-growing shade trees have a multitude of benefits. The Garden Goods Direct team is here to share with you the benefits of growing shade trees. Additionally, we are here to give you a quick guide on all you need to know in order to choose the perfect shade tree for your yard!
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Georgia Native Planting Guide
As the sweet peach state, Georgia is truly a magical state that is home to seven natural wonders and boasts a pleasant subtropical climate. With the added bonuses of longer growing seasons and mild winters, the opportunities for Georgia native planting are expansive. Check out this blog to learn the importance of planting native and for some Georgia native planting options!
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