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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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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!

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!

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.

When Should I Plant My Spring Garden?

If you want to grow a flourishing garden this spring, but are weary of proper timing, the Garden Goods Direct team is here to help. Check out this blog to learn more about the important factors to take into account when planning out your garden timeline this season!

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!

Top 10 Fall Flowers to Plant | Fall Gardening Tips

When choosing your fall flowering plants, you must find flowering plants that have a late bloom season, and what are those flowers, you may ask? We put together a list of 10 of our favorite fall flowering plants that are must-haves in your garden! Watch your summer garden fade while bright, vibrant, and spectacular fall flowers bud their heads all through the season.

The Ultimate Fall Planting Guide

We've done it... we've collected every little detail you need to remember in order for your garden to succeed this autumn. If you can dig, you can plant, and a lot of plants actually do better when planted in the fall. Download our free checklist, then read on to learn literally everything you need to know to prep for successful fall planting.

Top 10 Deer-Resistant Perennial Plants

Your beautiful, ornamental plants, flowers, and shrubs in your garden should be eye candy, not the candy store for the local deer population. Although it is important to note, its is impossible to completely deer-proof a garden; you can do your best to fill it with plants known for being the least desirable to these furry forest creatures.

An Ecosystem Essential: Why Pollinators are Important in Your Garden

Pollinators like bees and hummingbirds are more than "those pesky things that fly in our yards." They are essential to our ecosystem's survival. Due to advancements in fertilizers and more urban living, our pollinators are slowly becoming fewer and fewer. One way to help preserve their livelihood is by planting a garden in your landscape specifically for pollinators. Build a pollination garden this gardening season!

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