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When Should I Plant My Spring Garden?

If you want to grow a flourishing garden this spring, but are weary of proper timing, the Garden Goods Direct team is here to help. Check out this blog to learn more about the important factors to take into account when planning out your garden timeline this season!

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The House Tour of Houseplants: Best Plants for Your Kitchen

When you think about adding houseplants to your home, what is the last room that comes to mind? Your kitchen! Most people don't think about what plants they should add to their kitchen. However, this space is a viable spot for many houseplants to thrive. See our top 10 plants that are perfect additions to your kitchen space.

How to Grow Citrus Trees Indoors

There is nothing more satisfying than harvesting delicious fruit off your very own citrus tree, but what if we told you, you could do this from inside your home? That's right! Certain citrus tree cultivars can be grown indoors and still produce their tasty fruits. With the proper caretaking and disease/pest prevention, your citrus trees will flourish!

Facts vs Myths: Proper Care for Your Monstera

Monstera is a must-have plant to add to any houseplant collection. However, because this plant is extremely popular, there are plenty of improper care tips floating around the internet that we are here to debunk.

Top 10 Gifts for Mom this Mother's Day

Plants are not only a popular gift for their sentimentality but their ability to last a lifetime. For Mother's Day this year, give your mom something she can cherish every time she looks out to her beautiful garden.

Indoor Plant Trends for 2021

After searching through our analytics, reviewing our sales, consulting our botanical experts and industry professionals, and hearing back from you, our customers, here is our top 10 indoor plant trends for 2021 list. From living fountains to baby plants, from unique shapes to symbols of peace, these are the trends that will be growing a lot this year.

Which Houseplants are Safe for Pets?

Here at Garden Goods Direct, our pets are part of our family. Creating a safe place for them in our homes is important. This also applies to plants. But why are some plants unsafe? Why do your pets seem so drawn to your leafy greens? We’ve asked our botanical experts a few of the biggest questions about what makes a plant safe for your pets, and why to avoid others.

The Haunting History of Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees

If you’ve been on social media these past years, you are no stranger to this lifestyle “it” plant. In the wild, Ficus lyrata is known as a banyan fig tree. These trees have a unique, yet haunting growth habit known as epiphyte. Learn more in this blog!

6 Must-Have Plants to Transform Any Outdoor Space

While many are spending the majority of time at home, it’s important to have an outdoor space to escape. Luckily for you - we highlighted six outdoor plants that work well in all patio, balcony, and garden spaces!

Create an Indoor Plant Oasis

Surrounding yourself with nature is a sure-fire way to feel more calm and relaxed. Spending time outside is a great way to achieve this, but what happens when you can’t venture outside? Bring nature inside by creating an indoor plant oasis!

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