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The Versatility of the Emerald Green Arborvitae
The Arborvitae Emerald Green is a compact, narrow, evergreen tree that is highly valued for its vibrant green foliage and neat, columnar shape. This variety of arborvitae offers year-round privacy and aesthetic appeal, ideal for small yards and urban gardens where space is at a premium.
Learn MoreOhio 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!
Read MoreEarly Spring Blooms For Your Yard: Spring Tree Edition
Spring is upon us, and we don’t know about you, but the thought of a colorful springtime garden being just around the corner gives us butterflies. The days are getting a bit longer, while buds are swelling on once dormant branches. If you are eager to see that early spring color, and have your yard burst to life at the start of the spring season, you are not alone. The Garden Goods Direct team has gathered up the best spring trees to bring that early color and life back into your yard as soon as possible!
Read MoreNew 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!
Read MoreMaryland 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!
Read MorePlanting To Attract Local Wildlife and Benefit Your Ecosystem
The wildlife in your area have more benefits to your life than you may initially realize. Check out this blog to learn why you might want to attract a variety of wildlife to your yard and the best ways to do so! The Garden Goods Direct team is here to provide you with a simple guide to making your yard a wildlife-friendly place while also benefiting your ecosystem this planting season.
Read MoreAn 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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