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An Evergreen Groundcover Sensation: Mondo Grass

Beyond covering your garden in a lush carpet of beautiful foliage and blooms, groundcover plants offer a multitude of benefits to one’s landscape! In this blog, we will first delve into the benefits of planting groundcovers in your yard. We will then dive into one the most versatile, well-loved groundcover plants on the market: Mondo Grass!

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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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Trendiest Houseplants for 2020 - Including a Classic Comeback

Houseplants will remain a high demand product in 2020 as the indoor garden trend continues to take hold across the country. The ease in which consumers can procure the coveted variety of living decor through online stores, amazon, and Etsy only fuels the desire to add to growing collections.

Low-Light Plants for Dressing up your Bathroom

Let's face it bathrooms are the darkest rooms in our living space, sometimes void of light altogether which is not conducive to supporting life. The elevated humidity levels that occur during baths or showers mimics the natural environment of these plants.

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