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Woodie's Picks: Ornamental Grasses To Transform Your Fall Landscape
Give your fall landscape a fresh burst of color, texture, and movement with Woodie’s top picks for ornamental grasses that are as low-maintenance as they are stunning.
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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!
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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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Design 101 - Using Color Theory
How do those garden inspiration photos look so perfect? Why are some gardens soothing while others are exciting and invigorating? How can you bring your gardening up to the next level? Two words - color theory. Read to learn the secret that professional landscapers and artists have in common.
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