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Woodie’s Picks: Crape Myrtles For Bold Beauty in the Summer Landscape

Bring bold beauty to your summer garden with the unbeatable charm of Crape Myrtles! In this edition of Woodie’s Picks, we’re diving into why these vibrant, low-maintenance bloomers are a must for the season and revealing our top four varieties for a show-stopping summer landscape.

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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!

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!

How Does Growing a Garden Help the Environment?

Gardening provides benefits to your mental and physical health, and it also impacts the environment in ways you may never have thought of. Even something as small as an indoor plant can help replenish the ozone layer.

Longest Blooming Perennials for Your Garden

See our list of longest blooming perennials with dazzling color, ease of care, and the bonus of being in most cases deer resistant.

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