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Garden Design and Planting Trends for 2026

From fragrance-forward plantings to calming color palettes and micro gardens, discover the garden trends shaping 2026 and how to bring them to life in your own outdoor space.

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Facts vs Myths: Proper Care for Your Monstera

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.

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Moving House Plants Outdoors for Summer

Moving House Plants Outdoors for Summer

When you think about gardening in the summer, you hardly ever think about house plants in your garden right? Well, house plants can be a great addition to your landscape in the warmer months as long as they are properly transitioned. Check out all our tips and tricks on how to successfully move your house plants outside this summer!

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An Ecosystem Essential: Why Pollinators are Important in Your Garden

An Ecosystem Essential: Why Pollinators are Important in Your Garden

Pollinators like bees and hummingbirds are more than "those pesky things that fly in our yards." They are essential to our ecosystem's survival. Due to advancements in fertilizers and more urban living, our pollinators are slowly becoming fewer and fewer. One way to help preserve their livelihood is by planting a garden in your landscape specifically for pollinators. Build a pollination garden this gardening season!

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Why You Should Add a Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree To Your Home Garden

Why You Should Add a Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree To Your Home Garden

Known for their historic value, Japanese Cherry Blossom trees are a beautiful addition to any landscape. With a variety of options to choose from, we have the perfect selection for your garden this year. Once planted, they will be a show stopping focal piece to your garden when they blossom early spring ever year.

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Gardening Trends for 2021

Gardening Trends for 2021

What is new for 2021? What’s trending? What can new and experienced gardeners look forward to in the new year? After combing through sales, speaking with industry experts, and talking with customers, we've compiled our top ten trends in gardening for 2021. From single color gardens, to outdoor living spaces, cutting your own bouquets and growing your own food, we can't wait to watch these trends take root and grow.

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Indoor Plant Trends for 2021

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.

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Holiday Gift Guide for Gardeners

Holiday Gift Guide for Gardeners

Here is our 2021 holiday list of gifts ideas for gardeners! We think the garden lover in your life will really appreciate these special treats just for them.

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How to Add Winter Interest to your Garden

How to Add Winter Interest to your Garden

As we approach the first days of winter, we do not need to say goodbye to our gardens until spring. You can strategically plant some trees, shrubs and flowers that shine in winter to create a peaceful winter wonderland.

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Which Houseplants are Safe for Pets?

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.

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