Welcome to
Our Blog

Woodie’s Picks: Encore Azaleas for 3 Seasons of Stunning Blooms

Looking for long-lasting color in your garden? Meet Encore® Azaleas—hardworking, low-maintenance shrubs that bloom not once but three times a year! From spring to fall, these vibrant showstoppers bring beauty and pollinator power to any landscape.

Learn More

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.

Unconventional Evergreen Plants for Privacy Screens in Your Residential Landscape

Creating privacy in your residential landscape doesn't have to mean sticking to traditional choices like tall fences or rows of the same old shrubs. There's a world of unconventional, evergreen plants that not only provide privacy but also add unique character to your outdoor space. In this article, we'll explore ten varieties of evergreen plants of varying heights that can be used creatively to create distinct privacy screens in your residential landscape.

Everything To Know About Green Giant Arborvitae

With its lush foliage, rapid growth rate, and adaptability to various conditions, the Green Giant Arborvitae has earned its place as a top choice for privacy screens, windbreaks, and ornamental additions to landscapes. In this blog, we'll delve into the world of Green Giant Arborvitae, exploring its characteristics, care requirements, and the many ways it can enhance your outdoor spaces.

Woodie's Top 4 Choices for Fast-Growing Privacy Trees

With so many different trees to choose from, it can become overwhelming to choose what evergreen tree will work best for you. That's why we have our horticultural expert, Woodie, here to tell you all about his four favorite evergreen privacy trees and the various benefits they offer to a landscape! Check out this blog to dive into the various benefits offered by Thuja Green Giants, Leyland Cypress, Emerald Green Arborvitaes, and Carolina Saphire Cypress!

American Pillar Arborvitae: Vertical Elegance for Your Landscape

American Pillar Arborvitae is a striking evergreen tree that has become a favored choice among landscapers and garden enthusiasts. Check out this blog to explore the many facets of American Pillar Arborvitae, from its physical characteristics to its care requirements and its diverse applications in landscaping!

How To Create a Privacy Hedge with Shrubs

Also referenced as 'Living Walls,' hedges planted in mass can surround a property on all sides to create an oasis. Because there are so many options out there, we thought we’d make it easier on you by sharing some basic information about creating a privacy hedge! In addition to this helpful info, we've compiled a list of our top choices for the best shrubs to use.

Hicks Yew: The Instant Hedge

Also nicknamed the ‘Instant Hedge,’ Hicks Yew shrubs are praised for their hardiness to the elements and they make for the perfect hedges along landscapes. If you are looking to instill privacy and designate boundaries along a property, Hicks Yew might just be the leafy green wall for you! Check out this blog to learn all there is to know about this Instant Hedge!

Creating a Privacy Screen With Thuja Green Giant Arborvitaes

If you are looking to instill a luscious wall of living privacy trees, it is likely that the Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae is just the specimen for you! Taking the prize for the largest, hardiest evergreen tree on the market, there’s really no reason why you wouldn’t want these beauties surrounding your property and encompassing your private oasis.

The Best Way to Create Privacy in Your Yard

Your home is your castle. But not every home is set on acres of land and separated from the closest neighbors by a moat. For the rest of us, we must take the necessary steps to get the privacy we crave in our yards. If you are in search of a different way to add a buffer between you and your neighbors, there are some easy creative ways to add privacy to your yard with trees and shrubs.

1 2 3 4

Welcome to Our Blog