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Woodie’s Picks: April Standouts in the Landscape

April is an underrated yet breathtaking time for the spring garden, offering vibrant colors and fresh growth. In this blog, we highlight four of our favorite plants that shine in the April landscape, along with essential spring gardening tips to help you kick off the season.

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How To Create a Privacy Hedge with Shrubs

Also referenced as 'Living Walls,' hedges planted in mass can surround a property on all sides to create an oasis. Because there are so many options out there, we thought we’d make it easier on you by sharing some basic information about creating a privacy hedge! In addition to this helpful info, we've compiled a list of our top choices for the best shrubs to use.

Creating A Japanese Terrace Garden

Do you dream of a serene place to enjoy the peacefulness of greenery, but you don’t have the space or the landscape to create it? We teamed up with social media influencer @so_juli to revamp her Brooklyn terrace, and we could not be more pleased with how it turned out! Check out this blog to learn how, with the help of our easy shipment and high quality plants, we were able to bring Juli’s landscape dreams to life in the big city!

Clean Air Plants To Combat Air Pollution Amid Wildfire Smoke

As the air from the Canadian wildfires travels south, more and more people are at risk of inhaling toxic smoke and ash that can have long-lasting effects on one’s health and well-being. Check out this blog to learn more about the effects of poor air quality and how plants can help!

Crafting The Perfect Shade Garden

At Garden Goods Direct, we can provide you with the plants, soil, and supplies you need to get your shade garden started. We have plenty of options to choose from, so you can find the perfect plants to fit your garden’s needs. With our help, you can craft a beautiful and vibrant shade garden that will be the envy of your neighborhood!

How To Create A Colorful Cottage Landscape

As we reach mid-spring, prime landscape design and planting season is upon us! If you’ve always dreamed of crafting a charming cottage garden, this is your sign to stop dreaming and start planting! Check out this blog to learn the best practices in creating an endearing cottage landscape!

7 Tips For Planting An Eco-Conscious Garden

By planting an eco-conscious garden, you are personally responsible for improving the quality of life, protecting our ecosystem, and preserving precious natural resources for future generations. If you want to make a positive impact on the environment and the world you live in, but you don't know where to start, we have a few ideas to get you started.

Growing A Cut-Flower Garden In Spring

Growing cut flowers was once something that we left to the experts. However, in recent years, the popularity of DIY cut flower gardens has grown exponentially! If you too want the convenience of gorgeous cut flower bouquets at your fingertips, it’s time to get in the garden and get to planting! Check out this blog for an expert's guide to growing cut flowers!

Creating a Privacy Screen With Thuja Green Giant Arborvitaes

If you are looking to instill a luscious wall of living privacy trees, it is likely that the Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae is just the specimen for you! Taking the prize for the largest, hardiest evergreen tree on the market, there’s really no reason why you wouldn’t want these beauties surrounding your property and encompassing your private oasis.

How to Choose The Right Boxwood For Your Yard

With such a wide variety of boxwood options, it can be challenging to know which boxwood shrub is the right one for you! We've taken the liberty of simplifying the decision process by giving a breakdown of landscape planning, as well as diving into the numerous boxwood varieties available and their display opportunities in a landscape. Check out this blog to learn more!

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