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Designing a Small Pollinator Garden

One of the biggest misconceptions about pollinator gardening is that it requires a lot of space. Some of the most productive pollinator gardens I've seen are no larger than a parking space.

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Best Privacy Trees for Zones 5–9

Hardiness Zones 5 through 9 cover a tremendous range of climates—from snowy northern winters to hot southern summers. The best privacy tree for Maine may not be the best choice for Georgia. The key is selecting trees that perform well throughout your specific zone while providing the screening, durability, and growth rate you need.

Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae vs Leyland Cypress

Compare Leyland Cypress and Thuja Green Giant privacy trees — growth rate, deer resistance, disease, spacing, and which fast-growing evergreen fits your yard

The 4 Best Privacy & Windbreak Trees | Woodie's Take

Woodie's guide to the four best evergreen privacy trees: Leyland Cypress, Emerald Green, American Pillar, and Thuja Green Giant. Spacing and care tips inside.

Four Golden-and-Green Plants That Keep the Garden Lucky All Year | Woodie’s Picks for St. Patrick’s Day

Bring a little luck to your landscape with a planting palette that shines long after St. Patrick’s Day. This green-and-gold garden combination pairs evergreen structure with pollinator-friendly blooms and winter seedheads, creating a cheerful, wildlife-supporting landscape that performs beautifully in every season.

Why Choosing Your Ship Date Is the Smartest Way to Prep for Spring

Pre-ordering plants is smart—but choosing when they arrive is smarter. Learn how picking your ship date aligns delivery with your microclimate, your calendar, and the first perfect planting weekend of spring.

We Plant Trees for the Future (and That’s the Point)

Planting a tree isn’t about instant results—it’s about lasting impact. Learn how one thoughtful planting can cool your home, support wildlife, and leave a legacy.

Woodie’s Picks: Landscape Plants That Never Go Out of Style

Trends may come and go, but some landscape plants never lose their appeal. Explore Woodie’s top picks for classic, low-maintenance plants that bring lasting beauty, structure, and value to any outdoor space.

Woodie’s Picks: The Unmatched Beauty and Splendor of Spruce Trees

Think spruce trees are just for the holidays? Think again. From striking blue hues to compact pyramidal forms, discover why these evergreens deserve a permanent place in your landscape and meet Woodie’s favorite spruce picks for year-round beauty.

Woodie’s Picks: Our Most Popular Plant Picks of 2025

From football-field-sized forests to pollinator-friendly blooms, see how your favorite plants made a big impact in 2025 and explore Woodie’s best-selling garden picks to inspire your 2026 plans.

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