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Woodie’s Picks: Evergreen Trees For Small-Space Landscaping

No landscape is complete without a lush wall of evergreen trees. But not everyone has room for trees that reach mature widths nearing 20 feet like the Thuja Green Giant! In this blog, we will provide insight into ways to make the most of your small landscape without overwhelming the space. Then, we will highlight four iconic evergreen trees that bring immense beauty without taking up too much square footage on your property.

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Woodie’s Picks: Hellebores To Enhance Your Winter Landscape

Hellebore, also known as ‘Lenten Rose,’ are whimsical downward-facing winter bloomers that bring magic, color, and beauty back into a dull winter garden. In this blog, we will highlight four of our favorite winter-blooming hellebores to bring unmatched beauty to your landscape this winter season!

2025 Garden Trend Predictions

For many, the New Year marks the start of a fresh chapter filled with new habits, dreams, and perspectives—and this transformative spirit is just as alive in the gardening world. Each year brings fresh trends and timeless practices, and 2025 is shaping up to be no different. In this blog, we’ll highlight the top garden trends set to flourish in 2025 and revisit classic techniques that will continue to inspire gardeners worldwide.

2024 Garden Wrapped: The Plants and Garden Trends You Loved The Most This Year

As we embrace the final days of 2024, we can't help but reflect on the beauty, knowledge, and growth that this year has brought us in the realm of gardening. From the whimsical charm of cottage-core wildflower gardens to the structured elegance of more formal plantings, 2024 presented an inspiring array of gardening trends and beloved plants that captivated our hearts and greenery. In this blog, we’ll not only highlight the most adored plants of 2024 but also delve into the trending gardening practices that set the stage for a vibrant outdoor experience.

Woodie’s Picks: Four Essentials For A Modern Winter Porch Pot

We recently partnered with the brand Hooks & Lattice on this winter porch pot design. They provided the polished contemporary planter, and we incorporated our best-selling plants to make a planter wow onlookers and elevate the feel of any outdoor space! In this blog, we will highlight the favorable qualities of the Urban Planter, as well highlight the benefits of the various plants we used in the design.

An Evergreen Groundcover Sensation: Mondo Grass

Beyond covering your garden in a lush carpet of beautiful foliage and blooms, groundcover plants offer a multitude of benefits to one’s landscape! In this blog, we will first delve into the benefits of planting groundcovers in your yard. We will then dive into one the most versatile, well-loved groundcover plants on the market: Mondo Grass!

A Gardener’s Gift Guide: For The Plant Lovers In Your Life

It’s officially the holiday season, and with that comes the daunting task of finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones. However, finding presents people will love does not have to be stressful! If you are gifting to an avid gardener, plant lover, or even just a nature enthusiast, then this gift guide is for you! Follow along as we give you gifting inspiration for the plant lover in your life!

Woodie’s Picks: Four Holiday Essentials for a Festive Display

Now that Halloween festivities have come to a close, there are only so many weeks until Christmas, and many are getting a jump on their holiday displays! While some of you may prefer to get the tree up and décor out post-Thanksgiving, it doesn’t hurt to start thinking about your festive decorations for the jolliest season!

Woodie’s Picks: Four Fruiting Favorites For a Bountiful Harvest

Did you know that fall is the best time to plant trees? Specifically, fall is a great time to get your fruit trees in the ground! The conditions of fall are optimal for the acclimation of your trees as the season provides a perfect balance of warm and cool weather. Because conditions are ideal for planting, this week's Woodie's Picks will feature four of our fruiting favorites, which never fail to add beauty, interest, and fun to a landscape!

9 Ways To Implement an Eco-Conscious Mindset This Holiday Season

It is only natural that the holiday season brings with it a lot of consumption, waste, and detriment to our planet. But it does not have to be this way! The team at Garden Goods Direct has come together to share some tips and tricks for implementing an eco-conscious and sustainable mindset for the holidays!

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