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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.
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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.
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Early Fall Color For Your Yard
As temperatures drop and the crisp autumn breeze fills the air, it’s only natural that you’ll want to start prepping for your fall landscape and autumn garden! While mid-late fall is the peak for fall color, early fall also brings magnificent color and beauty! Keep reading to learn our top picks for trees, shrubs, and perennials to bring early fall color to your yard.
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5 Reasons To Plant Pine Trees
Pine trees are probably in the top ten most well-known trees in the world. But why are they so well known, and what is so great about them? Woodie is here to tell you that there are endless reasons to plant pine trees; but, we won’t hold you here all day, so we’ll just go over a few! Check out this blog to learn the many benefits adding a pine tree to your landscape could have!
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Top 10 Plant Staples For Your Landscape
Whether you’ve been planting for years, or you’re simply just getting started in designing your landscape, there are a few plants that you will realize can just complete a space and bring beauty to your yard year after year! The Garden Goods Direct Team has compiled a list of what we believe to be the top 10 favorite plant staples for a landscape! Read on to learn more about these classics and how you can incorporate them into your yard design this season.
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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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A Guide to Fast Growing Shade Trees
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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