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Top 10 Gifts for Mom this Mother's Day

Plants are not only a popular gift for their sentimentality but their ability to last a lifetime. For Mother's Day this year, give your mom something she can cherish every time she looks out to her beautiful garden.

An Ecosystem Essential: Why Pollinators are Important in Your Garden

Pollinators like bees and hummingbirds are more than "those pesky things that fly in our yards." They are essential to our ecosystem's survival. Due to advancements in fertilizers and more urban living, our pollinators are slowly becoming fewer and fewer. One way to help preserve their livelihood is by planting a garden in your landscape specifically for pollinators. Build a pollination garden this gardening season!

How to Add Winter Interest to your Garden

As we approach the first days of winter, we do not need to say goodbye to our gardens until spring. You can strategically plant some trees, shrubs and flowers that shine in winter to create a peaceful winter wonderland.  

In gardening and landscaping, winter interest is a term used to describe plants that have unique eye-catching characteristics in colder months: bark textures, twig and bark colors, berry colors, moving grasses, and flowers that bloom in winter.

Creating Your Own Japanese Garden

Japanese gardens are often admired for their serene and tranquil qualities. You may also see this design style used in spas to encourage relaxation. We will walk you through the elements needed to create a Japanese Garden in your very own back yard!

Perennials for Fall Planters: Ornamental Grasses

Fall planting doesn’t only apply to fast growing trees, but perennials too! While there’s many perennial options you can plant in the fall to enjoy next spring, there’s a few ornamental grasses that thrive in containers. No need to wait for early spring to arrive when you can add interest to your lawn or fall garden now!

The History & Benefits of Aloe Plants

For thousands of years, Aloe has been coveted for its unique growth habit and natural healing properties. This valuable plant has over 400 species, but the prized Aloe vera remains the most popular. So what’s all the hype about? Learn about the history in this week's blog!

The Ancient History of Rose Gardens

Roses have been a part of history since the earliest of time. The same delicate, yet striking beauty that we love was also admired by those here before us long ago. Which makes you think - how were roses used throughout past centuries?

The Best Plants for Creating a Japanese Garden

Historically, Zen Gardens were created to provide peace in times of war and strife. With all that’s going on in the world, it’s important to take time and create space for solitude, reflection, and relaxation. You can achieve this spiritual haven in your own backyard with elements including water, rocks, and plants.

6 Principles of Landscape Design

There’s a few design principles you should know that will help bring any landscape to life! The experts at Garden Goods Direct are here to “spill the beans,” and help get your creativity flowing for the design process. Learn how to create the perfect landscape for your outdoor space!