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Why Wilt-Pruf Belongs in Your Landscape Toolkit

Give your garden a little extra love this season! Wilt-Pruf® is the easy, all-natural secret to keeping evergreens fresh and vibrant through winter winds and summer heat. Here’s how (and when) to use it for long-lasting, glossy greenery.

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Everything You Need To Know About Xeriscaping

Xeriscaped landscapes are especially ideal for those who live in hot, dry environments where water is not as readily available. This landscaping practice was first practiced in the western United States. When you choose to xeriscape a space, you are making an informed decision that works to save money, promote an overall healthier landscape, while also conserving the important resource of water. Read on to learn the basics of this poplar landscape practice!

Simple Steps to Create a Memorial Garden

While Memorial Day marks the official start of gardening season, it’s also a time to honor and reflect on the memories with our fallen loved ones who fought for our freedom. As a means of continual celebration and honor though, gardens are a perfect space to create solitude and plant in memory of those we cherish. Check out this blog to learn some tips and tricks to creating a Memorial Garden.

Benefits of Houseplants in Your Home

Beyond their use in home décor, houseplants have a multitude of benefits you could enjoy! In case you needed another excuse to by a plant...check out this blog to learn just a few of the many benefits of adding plants to a home!

A Guide to Fast Growing Shade Trees

With global temperatures on the rise each year, the need for a shadier, more heavily oxygenated planet is higher than ever. Beyond keeping you cool on hot sunny days, fast-growing shade trees have a multitude of benefits. The Garden Goods Direct team is here to share with you the benefits of growing shade trees. Additionally, we are here to give you a quick guide on all you need to know in order to choose the perfect shade tree for your yard!

How To Grow Fruit Trees

If you are intrigued by growing and eating your own fruit, you're not alone! Growing your own fruit trees has so many benefits that you may not even realize! The Garden Goods Direct team is here to go over the benefits of growing your own fruit, and then we will dive into a basic how-to guide to planting and growing your own fruit tree.

Ohio Native Planting Guide

As a gorgeous state home to Lake Erie, the Appalachian Mountain Range, and the ever-so expansive Ohio river, the state of Ohio is a prime planting zone with so many amazing options for native planting. The soils are naturally fertile and rich in phosphates making for easy and plentiful planting. Not to mention the relatively humid subtropical climate makes for ideal conditions for a wide variety of garden plants. Check out this blog to learn more on why you should plant native this season, and then dive into some great Ohio Native planting options!

Indoor Plant Lighting Breakdown

Most houseplants thrive in bright indirect light. This is a fact that you will likely hear over and over again when looking into various plant care regimens. But what exactly is bright indirect light? And where can you place your indoor plants so that they receive the perfect amount of sunshine? Check out this blog to get a full breakdown of the best lighting for your indoor plants!

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.

Everything You Need To Know About Houseplant Pests

Plant pests are the worst–that, you probably already know. But when it comes to recognizing, treating, and preventing pest infestations on your beloved houseplants, the Garden Goods Direct Team is here to help! In this blog, we will cover: the main types of plant pests; how to tell if your plant is suffering from a pest attack; and the most effective methods of pest treatment and prevention.

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