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Woodie’s Picks: Encore Azaleas for 3 Seasons of Stunning Blooms

Looking for long-lasting color in your garden? Meet Encore® Azaleas—hardworking, low-maintenance shrubs that bloom not once but three times a year! From spring to fall, these vibrant showstoppers bring beauty and pollinator power to any landscape.

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Moving House Plants Outdoors for Summer

When you think about gardening in the summer, you hardly ever think about house plants in your garden right? Well, house plants can be a great addition to your landscape in the warmer months as long as they are properly transitioned. Check out all our tips and tricks on how to successfully move your house plants outside this summer!

Indoor Plant Trends for 2021

After searching through our analytics, reviewing our sales, consulting our botanical experts and industry professionals, and hearing back from you, our customers, here is our top 10 indoor plant trends for 2021 list. From living fountains to baby plants, from unique shapes to symbols of peace, these are the trends that will be growing a lot this year.

Which Houseplants are Safe for Pets?

Here at Garden Goods Direct, our pets are part of our family. Creating a safe place for them in our homes is important. This also applies to plants. But why are some plants unsafe? Why do your pets seem so drawn to your leafy greens? We’ve asked our botanical experts a few of the biggest questions about what makes a plant safe for your pets, and why to avoid others.

10 Mistakes You Can Make With Your Houseplants

Okay, you’re here and you’ve made it! You have brought home your very first houseplant. Although your plant may be fresh and full of life at the moment there are common mistakes people make when take care of them. Maintaining your plant’s greenery and upkeep is vital. Here is our list of top 10 mistakes you can make with your houseplants.

Mastering Interior Plant Design

The outdoors are known for giving us a sense of relaxation. The fresh air, greenery, and sounds bring us a sense of ease, improving our mood and reducing stress levels. So, of course it's not a question to why anyone would want to bring this same feeling indoors! Potted houseplants and trees are excellent pieces of home décor and have been a staple in the evolution of interior design.

Top 9 Office Plants

For many of us, our living rooms have turned into offices, classrooms, and our pets have become our coworkers. Small indoor plants have shown to improve office efficiency by improving air quality and removing toxins that would otherwise distract you from your work. Have a look at our list of the 9 Best Office Plants!

The Haunting History of Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees

If you’ve been on social media these past years, you are no stranger to this lifestyle “it” plant. In the wild, Ficus lyrata is known as a banyan fig tree. These trees have a unique, yet haunting growth habit known as epiphyte. Learn more in this blog!

3 Steps to Take an Instagram-worthy House Plant Photo

The fall gardening season has arrived, and while some are planting perennials, trees or shrubs, it’s also a time for house plants to shine! We love receiving #GGDplantlove mail from our customers, and want to share a few tips to help you show off your plant’s good side.

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!

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