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Woodie’s Picks: April Standouts in the Landscape
April is an underrated yet breathtaking time for the spring garden, offering vibrant colors and fresh growth. In this blog, we highlight four of our favorite plants that shine in the April landscape, along with essential spring gardening tips to help you kick off the season.
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Everything You Need To Know About Xeriscaping
Xeriscaped landscapes are especially ideal for those who live in hot, dry environments where water is not as readily available. This landscaping practice was first practiced in the western United States. When you choose to xeriscape a space, you are making an informed decision that works to save money, promote an overall healthier landscape, while also conserving the important resource of water. Read on to learn the basics of this poplar landscape practice!
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4 Container Garden Styles For Summer
Whether you’re limited on space, indecisive, or just looking for a fun new creative outlet, a container garden is the perfect summer project that will bring a new element of style and beauty to an outdoor space. The options are endless and there are so many different ways you can approach the design of your potted garden. If you aren’t quite sure where to begin, and are in need of some inspiration, we’ve got you covered!
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4 Summertime Planting Tips
Each season has its own set of rules when it comes to planting; summer’s is just a little more intensive. Don’t worry, Woodie’s got you covered. Here are some planting tips for summer to help beat the heat and successfully plant wonderful additions to the landscape!
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Simple Steps to Create a Memorial Garden
While Memorial Day marks the official start of gardening season, it’s also a time to honor and reflect on the memories with our fallen loved ones who fought for our freedom. As a means of continual celebration and honor though, gardens are a perfect space to create solitude and plant in memory of those we cherish. Check out this blog to learn some tips and tricks to creating a Memorial Garden.
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Creating a Backyard Tropical Oasis at Home
When it comes to the stress of packing, flights, reservations, weather and every little detail in between, vacations often end up being more of a hassle than they do an escape. But what if you didn't have to cross oceans and and stress over the details? You can bring the tropics to you through Garden Goods Direct's wide range of tropical plants.
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A Guide to Fast Growing Shade TreesÂ
With global temperatures on the rise each year, the need for a shadier, more heavily oxygenated planet is higher than ever. Beyond keeping you cool on hot sunny days, fast-growing shade trees have a multitude of benefits. The Garden Goods Direct team is here to share with you the benefits of growing shade trees. Additionally, we are here to give you a quick guide on all you need to know in order to choose the perfect shade tree for your yard!
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6 Ways To Celebrate Earth Day
Are you in search of some ideas on how to celebrate this amazing planet we call home? Well the team over at Garden Goods Direct has some ideas. Whether it’s planting trees to mitigate climate change and clear the air of pollutants, or making simple choices to reduce your carbon footprint, there are so many ways that you can make a difference.
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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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Ohio Native Planting Guide
As a gorgeous state home to Lake Erie, the Appalachian Mountain Range, and the ever-so expansive Ohio river, the state of Ohio is a prime planting zone with so many amazing options for native planting. The soils are naturally fertile and rich in phosphates making for easy and plentiful planting. Not to mention the relatively humid subtropical climate makes for ideal conditions for a wide variety of garden plants. Check out this blog to learn more on why you should plant native this season, and then dive into some great Ohio Native planting options!
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