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Top 10 Plant Staples For Your Landscape

Whether you’ve been planting for years, or you’re simply just getting started in designing your landscape, there are a few plants that you will realize can just complete a space and bring beauty to your yard year after year! The Garden Goods Direct Team has compiled a list of what we believe to be the top 10 favorite plant staples for a landscape! Read on to learn more about these classics and how you can incorporate them into your yard design this season.

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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!

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 For a Small Yard

If you have a smaller space to plant in, like a courtyard or fenced in yard, you may feel confined to planting a select number of plants, or you may even be discouraged from planting at all! Here at Garden Goods Direct, we don’t care if your yard is 100 acres or .01 acres. Your dream landscape is possible! With a few helpful guidelines, along with some ideal planting options for smaller yards, we will have you planting your dream garden in no time.

When Should I Plant My Spring Garden?

If you want to grow a flourishing garden this spring, but are weary of proper timing, the Garden Goods Direct team is here to help. Check out this blog to learn more about the important factors to take into account when planning out your garden timeline this season!

The Ultimate Fall Planting Guide

We've done it... we've collected every little detail you need to remember in order for your garden to succeed this autumn. If you can dig, you can plant, and a lot of plants actually do better when planted in the fall. Download our free checklist, then read on to learn literally everything you need to know to prep for successful fall planting.

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.

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.

Tips for Choosing the Right Ground Cover

Looking to refresh your landscape or bring some color to a bare patch of your lawn? Check out our guide to groundcovers for help picking out the perfect coverage, color, and design for your property.

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