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Woodie’s Picks: Evergreen Thrillers for Winter Container Gardens

This week in Woodie’s Picks, we’re highlighting four of our favorite evergreen plants that make gorgeous centerpieces for winter container gardens. Plus, we’ll share the essential elements for creating eye-catching holiday porch pots, ensuring your home shines with style and flair all season long!

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Red Yucca: A Gardener's Guide to Planting, Care, & Landscape Design

If you are in search of a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that makes a bold splash in the landscape, look no further than this Texas-native show-stopper! In this guide, we’ll explore the essentials of planting, caring for, and incorporating Red Yucca into your landscape, along with some ideal companion plants.

Comprehensive Guide to Growing Skip Cherry Laurel Shrubs

Skip Cherry Laurel Shrubs are a robust, fast-growing option suitable for various landscaping needs. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, understanding how to care for and utilize Skip Cherry Laurels in your landscape can transform your outdoor space.

Your Ultimate Planting & Care Guide to Japanese Pachysandra

Looking to add a touch of lush greenery to your garden? Enter Japanese Pachysandra, the evergreen ground cover that brings beauty and tranquility to any landscape. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, mastering the art of planting and caring for Pachysandra is simpler than you might think. Let's dive into the essential steps and tips to ensure your Pachysandra thrives.

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!

Best Plants for Gardening Beginners

Gardening is a wonderful way to get outside and benefit yourself while also contributing to your local ecosystem and the world around you. The Garden Goods Direct team has compiled a list of the best plants for gardener beginners to get you started in the world of planting! These easy care, low maintenance yard plants will have you feeling like a garden pro in no time!

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!

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.

Nebraska Native Planting Guide

Nebraska is known for its winding rivers, great plains, and a diverse range of hummusy, nutrient rich soils. These characteristics intertwine to create one of the best and most diverse places for yard and garden planting. Rolling hills, fertile valleys, and expansive plains provide the space and conditions for nearly 1,500 species of native plants to flourish. In this blog, the Garden Goods Direct team will delve into the importance of planting native and then share with you some great Nebraska Native Planting options.

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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