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Why is My Boxwood Turning Brown? Causes & Fixes Featured Article

Why is My Boxwood Turning Brown? Causes & Fixes

Brown boxwood isn't always blight. Learn to tell blight from Volutella, leafminer, mites, winter burn, and wet roots, then fix the cause, not the symptom.

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The Ultimate Spring Gift Guide

The Ultimate Spring Gift Guide

Plants are not only a popular gift for their sentimentality but their ability to last a lifetime. For the various celebratory moments in spring ranging from Mother's Day to Easter, and everything in between, Garden Goods Direct have the meaningful gifts for you! For a little springtime gift inspiration, read on to learn about some of the GGD Team’s favorite flowering gifts of the season.

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Best Plants for Gardening Beginners

Best Plants for Gardening Beginners

Starting a garden is easier when you choose dependable plants that forgive a few beginner mistakes. Explore low-maintenance flowers, shrubs, houseplants, and landscape favorites that make gardening more successful and enjoyable.

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Georgia Native Planting Guide

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!

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Early Spring Color and Blooms For Your Yard: Shrub Edition

Early Spring Color and Blooms For Your Yard: Shrub Edition

While trees in the landscape are often used as a vertical component and are thought of as the focal points or walls of our outdoor spaces, shrubs are the true foundation of the garden and work give the landscape structure. When it comes to shrubs that provide your yard with early spring color, there are SO many to choose from. But the Garden Goods Direct team has decided to shine a light on a few of our favorite shrubs to bring that color and life that so many of us are often seeking at the start of the season.

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2022 Garden Trends

2022 Garden Trends

Discover the gardening ideas that shaped landscapes in 2022, including wildlife-friendly plants, homegrown food, vibrant color, sustainable practices, and comfortable outdoor spaces.

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Maryland Native Planting Guide

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!

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Planting For a Small Yard

Planting For a Small Yard

If you have a smaller space to plant in, like a courtyard or fenced in yard, you may feel confined to planting a select number of plants, or you may even be discouraged from planting at all! Here at Garden Goods Direct, we don’t care if your yard is 100 acres or .01 acres. Your dream landscape is possible! With a few helpful guidelines, along with some ideal planting options for smaller yards, we will have you planting your dream garden in no time.

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Planting To Attract Local Wildlife and Benefit Your Ecosystem

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.

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Easiest Trees and Shrubs to Grow

Easiest Trees and Shrubs to Grow

Whether you are a new gardener or a seasoned horticulturist, bringing in new plants to a garden can be difficult. It can be tough to decide how to set up your yard so it is easy to care for. Picking the right trees and shrubs can make a big difference, especially if you are new to plant care.

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