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Fall’s Hidden Gems: The Beauty and Benefits of Berry Bushes
Think fall color is all about the trees? Think again! Berry bushes bring vibrant hues, wildlife support, and seasonal charm to any autumn garden.
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Cold-Hardy Color For Your Garden
While March 20th marked the official first day of spring, the late March to early April temperatures beg to differ. As we ease into planting season, many are in search of the perfect cold-hardy plants to bring vibrant color to the garden. Check out this blog to simplify the process and help you select the perfect cold-hardy plants for your early spring garden.
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Deutzia - The Perfect Shrub For Any Landscape
From their fragrant profusion of delicate blooms to their vibrant fall foliage and dense form, there is just so much to love about the Deutzia shrub. These shrubs are readily underrated and underused in the landscape. Check out this blog to learn why Deutzias are the perfect shrub for any and every landscape project!
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Early Spring Color For Your Yard
If you are eager to see some spring blooms and get your yard flourishing with color, you’re not alone! We’ve compiled a list of our favorite early spring bloomers that will have you diving into spring before the birds start chirping! Read the blog to learn more!
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Beautifying Your Yard With Helleborus
Coming in a wide range of bloom colors, there is a Helleborus strain for any and every garden design! Delicate rose-like petals grace these hardy perennials, but the real star of the show is the explosion of white to golden yellow stamens in the flower’s center. Check out this blog to learn more about our favorite winter-blooming perennial!
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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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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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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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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!
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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!
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