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Garden Design and Planting Trends for 2026

From fragrance-forward plantings to calming color palettes and micro gardens, discover the garden trends shaping 2026 and how to bring them to life in your own outdoor space.

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Which Fiddle Leaf Fig Is A Fit For You?

Which Fiddle Leaf Fig Is A Fit For You?

The Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree has cemented itself in history as the most popular indoor houseplant of the 2010s and into the 2020s. If you are planning to decorate your home with this modern classic, let us help you make sure this is the perfect plant for you. Read on to explore how you might want to display a Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree or similar plant in your home. 

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The House Tour of Houseplants: Best Plants for Your Bedroom

The House Tour of Houseplants: Best Plants for Your Bedroom

Adding houseplants into your bedroom decor does wonders with the look and feel of your space. However, did you know that they not only look pleasing, but they take care of your health too? The best kinds of houseplants to add to your bedroom are air-purifying houseplants. There are quite a few houseplants that have been scientifically proven to absorb and eliminate toxins from the air in your home.

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The House Tour of Houseplants: Best Plants for Your Bathroom

The House Tour of Houseplants: Best Plants for Your Bathroom

When you think about decorating your bathroom, adding houseplants probably is not high up on the list. Most houseplants have a hard time surviving in the humidity and low light conditions most bathrooms have. Not to mention bathrooms are constantly fluctuating in temperature. However, some houseplants love humidity, can grow in various light conditions and are hardy enough to survive in a bathroom.

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The House Tour of Houseplants: Best Plants for Your Kitchen

The House Tour of Houseplants: Best Plants for Your Kitchen

When you think about adding houseplants to your home, what is the last room that comes to mind? Your kitchen! Most people don't think about what plants they should add to their kitchen. However, this space is a viable spot for many houseplants to thrive. See our top 10 plants that are perfect additions to your kitchen space.

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How to Grow Citrus Trees Indoors

How to Grow Citrus Trees Indoors

There is nothing more satisfying than harvesting delicious fruit off your very own citrus tree, but what if we told you, you could do this from inside your home? That's right! Certain citrus tree cultivars can be grown indoors and still produce their tasty fruits. With the proper caretaking and disease/pest prevention, your citrus trees will flourish!

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Facts vs Myths: Proper Care for Your Monstera

Facts vs Myths: Proper Care for Your Monstera

Monstera is a must-have plant to add to any houseplant collection. However, because this plant is extremely popular, there are plenty of improper care tips floating around the internet that we are here to debunk.

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Indoor Plant Trends for 2021

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.

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Which Houseplants are Safe for Pets?

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.

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Mastering Interior Plant Design

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.

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