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The Enchanting World of Tiarella Plants

Whether you’re looking for a ground cover, adding accents to your shaded borders, or incorporating beautiful plants into mixed decorative containers, Tiarella offers a wide range of choices. This blog will explore the different varieties of Tiarella, including Tiarella cordifolia, Tiarella 'Oakleaf,' Tiarella 'Timbuktu,' and Tiarella 'Running Tapestry,' and delve into their uses in the landscape, deer resistance, ideal planting companions, and growing conditions.

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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!

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.

2022 Garden Trends

2021 was a year that brought about a significant increase in gardening worldwide. In 2022, the Garden Goods Direct Team does not see this connection with nature weakening, but rather, based on horticultural and lifestyle studies, we predict 2022 will bring about more gardening trends revolving around color, design principles, and mindsets. Check out this blog to learn more about the garden trends we expect to see in 2022!

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!

Early 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!

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 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.

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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