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Woodie’s Picks: Early Season Favorites For Shade Gardening
Discover the best early-season shade plants for your garden! Learn the benefits of shade gardening and explore top picks like Viridis Japanese Maple, Bleeding Hearts, Pieris Mountain Fire, and Rosebud Azalea. Create a lush, low-maintenance shade garden this spring!
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Early Blooming Groundcovers To Enhance Your Spring Landscape
Opting for a selection of beautiful groundcover perennials planted in mass is the best way to make a bold statement early on in the season. Check out this blog to dive into everything there is to know about growing groundcovers and to get an expert perspective on which spring groundcover plant best suits your landscape!
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Exploring the Best Spring-Blooming Shrubs for Your Landscape
With a wide selection of spring-blooming shrubs, you can create a stunning garden that will dazzle your senses and delight your soul. In this guide, we'll showcase some of the top spring-blooming shrubs available from Garden Goods Direct, along with tips on culture, bloom times, growing instructions, and their versatile uses in the landscape.
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8 Gardening Trends For 2024
As we dive into a new year, it means preparing for a whole new world of trends to be explored! While 2023 was the year of bountiful gardens, magenta hues, and classical design, we predict there is still so much beauty and fun to look forward to in this new year! Keep reading to learn more about our gardening trend predictions of the year and get a chance to get a jump on designing the trendiest garden of 2024!Â
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2024 Pantone Color Of The Year In Your Garden
Picture this: it’s a brisk spring morning in April, and you walk out your front steps and are immediately warmed by the gentle, velvety tones of Peach Fuzz throughout your garden. This doesn’t have to be just a vision in your head… incorporate Pantone’s Color Of The Year 2024 into your very own garden today. Keep reading to learn more about a variety of ways you can use this selection as a muse for your garden this spring and throughout the rest of the year!
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Small Pollinator Gardens With Big Impacts
Unfortunately, pollinators face numerous challenges today, from habitat loss to pesticide exposure, and climate change. The good news is that we all can make a difference, even with a small pollinator garden planted with native species! This article will explore the magic of these pocket-sized habitats and how they can transform your backyard into a haven for pollinators.

Echinacea in the Landscape:
A Vibrant Tapestry of Color & Conservation
Echinacea, commonly known as coneflower, is a captivating perennial that has earned its place as a favorite among garden enthusiasts. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the world of echinacea, exploring its design potential, planting instructions, the evolution of new varieties, and its vital contribution to aesthetics and ecosystem health.
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Perennial Hibiscus: Nature's Majestic Showstoppers
Perennial hibiscus, also known as hardy hibiscus or rose mallow, is an enchanting addition to any garden. Let's delve into the enchanting world of perennial hibiscus, exploring their planting and growing instructions and highlighting some of the most popular and captivating varieties to consider for your garden.
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What's Happening To The Monarch Butterflies
In the past two decades, the monarch population has declined 85%. The number one reason for this decline–the loss of milkweed habitats. Check out this blog to learn more and to take action in helping reestablish the monarch butterfly population.Â
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Embracing the Timeless Beauty of Crape Myrtles
Known for their exquisite flowers, attractive bark, and versatility, crape myrtle trees and crape myrtle shrubs have become a beloved choice for homeowners and professional landscapers. Join us as we explore the timeless beauty and numerous benefits of incorporating crape myrtles into your outdoor space.
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