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How To Create A European-Inspired Outdoor Oasis This Fall
Bring timeless charm to your backyard this fall! See how @Ourforeverrhome transformed her outdoor space into a European-inspired oasis with hydrangeas, evergreens, and topiaries—and learn how to recreate the look in your own garden.
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Bloom Calendar for Flowering Trees, Shrubs, Perennials & More!
Many of our outdoor plants are in full bloom while others are on the brink of bursting from their buds. Blooming season is in full swing so we prepared a guide for you to know when to expect your trees, shrubs, and perennials to bloom.
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Early Spring Color For Your Yard
If you are eager to see some spring blooms and get your yard flourishing with color, you’re not alone! We’ve compiled a list of our favorite early spring bloomers that will have you diving into spring before the birds start chirping! Read the blog to learn more!
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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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