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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!

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Using Houseplants to Create an Indoor Landscape

Plants are a big part of our environment, and just because people are migrating to our urban centers doesn't mean we have to sever our relationship with the plant community. There have never been more options for indoor plants that thrive in apartments, townhomes, or other indoor living quarters. Check out this blog to learn the benefits of plants, and the best ways to create an indoor landscape.

How to Create Gorgeous Winter Planters for Your Home

Holiday porch pots are a simple way to create a welcome entrance for your holiday guests. While not technically living porch pots, they typically contain greens and pieces of living plants. Check out this blog to get inspiration and learn the best practices for creating and caring for winter planters!

6 Best Plants To Elevate Your Feng Shui

From purifying the air to relieving stress and providing plant parents with joy and fulfillment, there are endless reasons to incorporate indoor plants into your space. But beyond the physical and mental benefits, traditional Feng Shui principles highlight that plants are an extremely important element in welcoming positive energy into one’s home.

The Basics of Monochromatic Landscape Design

When it comes to designing your landscape, there are so many different styles and approaches you can take. A design style that has become increasingly popular in 2022 is the idea of monochromatic landscape design. Beyond just choosing a selective color palette to go off of, there are many additional design tips and tricks you can take into consideration! Keep learning to learn more about monochromatic landscape design!

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!

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!

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.

2022 Garden Trends

2021 was a year that brought about a significant increase in gardening worldwide. In 2022, the Garden Goods Direct Team does not see this connection with nature weakening, but rather, based on horticultural and lifestyle studies, we predict 2022 will bring about more gardening trends revolving around color, design principles, and mindsets. Check out this blog to learn more about the garden trends we expect to see in 2022!

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide For Plant Lovers

Gift giving can be difficult. Especially if you want to show that special someone how much they truly mean to you on the holiday of love ! If you are on the struggle bus this Valentine's Day season, give the gift of life and greenery! As a gift that keeps on giving, gifting a plant from this list of V-Day houseplants is sure to make your significant other feel special, not only on February 14, but every day!

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