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Garden Design and Planting Trends for 2026

From fragrance-forward plantings to calming color palettes and micro gardens, discover the garden trends shaping 2026 and how to bring them to life in your own 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.

Incorporating Pantone’s 2026 Color of The Year Into Your Garden

Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year is Cloud Dancer, a soft, ethereal white that redefines beauty through simplicity. Discover what this calming shade symbolizes and the best plants to bring its cloud-like elegance into your garden.

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.

Woodie’s Picks: Statement Trees To Bring Whimsical Fairytale Magic To Your Garden

Ready to bring storybook charm to your yard? Discover the spring trees and simple design ideas that bring a whimsical garden to life.

Woodie's Picks: Four Cypress All-Stars for Privacy, Color & Year-Round Structure

Apple Trees: Understanding Chill Needs & Selecting the Right Variety for Your Yard

Not all apple trees thrive in every climate. Discover how understanding “chill needs” can make the difference between spotty blooms and an orchard full of fruit.

Woodie's Picks: Citrus & Olive Trees, Indoors & Out: Fresh, Fragrant, and Surprisingly Easy

Turn any small space into an edible paradise with these patio-perfect plants. From fragrant blooms to flavorful harvests, Meyer Lemon, Key Lime, and Arbequina Olive bring beauty and bounty to your home in every season.

Woodie’s Picks: Heuchera–The Perfect Filler Plant To Brighten The Shady Corners of Your Fall Landscape

Looking to add color and charm to the shady corners of your fall garden? Discover why Heuchera, also known as Coral Bells, is the perfect hardy, low-maintenance perennial to elevate your autumn landscape.