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Best Privacy Trees for Zones 5–9
Hardiness Zones 5 through 9 cover a tremendous range of climates—from snowy northern winters to hot southern summers. The best privacy tree for Maine may not be the best choice for Georgia. The key is selecting trees that perform well throughout your specific zone while providing the screening, durability, and growth rate you need.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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America’s Most Popular Specimen Trees
If you’re new to gardening, selecting the right elements to elevate your home’s landscape can be intimidating. No need to stress, the garden experts at Garden Goods Direct are here to help. See Woodie’s top picks of America’s most popular specimen trees.
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Growing a Wild, Naturalistic Garden Landscape
All around the world, cities have seen wildlife return to areas where tourists aren’t crowding them out this year. It’s a beautiful reminder that nature is a powerhouse: left untamed, the natural world will create its own sense of balance and beauty. Rather than fight these forces, a wonderful way to design your home garden design is to embrace what nature does best and let your landscaping run wild with a naturalistic feel.
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