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Designing a Small Pollinator Garden

One of the biggest misconceptions about pollinator gardening is that it requires a lot of space. Some of the most productive pollinator gardens I've seen are no larger than a parking space.

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Georgia Native Planting Guide

Georgia Native Planting Guide

As the sweet peach state, Georgia is truly a magical state that is home to seven natural wonders and boasts a pleasant subtropical climate. With the added bonuses of longer growing seasons and mild winters, the opportunities for Georgia native planting are expansive. Check out this blog to learn the importance of planting native and for some Georgia native planting options!

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Early Spring Color and Blooms For Your Yard: Perennial Edition

Early Spring Color and Blooms For Your Yard: Perennial Edition

Where trees and shrubs can be thought of as the bones of the landscape, perennials might be thought of as the tissue, the flesh and blood, providing the color, and often the seasonal interest to a yard. Early spring blooming perennials offer these pops of color at the start of planting season. The Garden Goods Direct Team loves all perennial plants, but we’d be lying if we said we didn’t have a few favorites. In this blog we will dive into the best perennial plants to bring early spring color and beauty to a landscape.

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2022 Garden Trends

2022 Garden Trends

2021 was a year that brought about a significant increase in gardening worldwide. In 2022, the Garden Goods Direct Team does not see this connection with nature weakening, but rather, based on horticultural and lifestyle studies, we predict 2022 will bring about more gardening trends revolving around color, design principles, and mindsets. Check out this blog to learn more about the garden trends we expect to see in 2022!

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Ohio Native Planting Guide

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!

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New York Native Planting Guide

New York Native Planting Guide

Home to the humid summers and chilling winters, not to mention the city that never sleeps, New York is a diverse state with a plethora of planting options to explore. From rooftop gardens in the city, to meadows and orchards in the countryside, New York allows for a wide range of planting opportunities. Check out this blog to learn the importance of planting native, and then dive into some great native plant options you can use in your New York garden this planting season!

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Maryland Native Planting Guide

Maryland Native Planting Guide

Home to the Chesapeake Bay, Natty Boh and Old Bay, Maryland is a gorgeous state with a plethora of planting options to explore. Maybe we are a little biased, considering MD is where Garden Goods Direct was born…but nonetheless, if you are lucky enough to be a Maryland resident the opportunities for planting are endless. Check out this blog to learn the benefits of planting native and what Maryland Native Plants the GGD team suggests!

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Planting For a Small Yard

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.

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When Should I Plant My Spring Garden?

When Should I Plant My Spring Garden?

Don’t miss your window. Here’s why spring planting sets your garden up to thrive.

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The Benefits of Gardening in the Fall

The Benefits of Gardening in the Fall

You may be surprised to find out that fall is actually the best time to landscape your yard and get those new trees, shrubs, and perennial plants in the ground! The benefits of fall planting are endless! In this blog, we will highlight the eight biggest reasons why you should choose to plant this autumn!

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