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Green Giant vs. Emerald Green Arborvitae: How to Choose

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A Guide to Fast Growing Shade Trees 

A Guide to Fast Growing Shade Trees 

With global temperatures on the rise each year, the need for a shadier, more heavily oxygenated planet is higher than ever. Beyond keeping you cool on hot sunny days, fast-growing shade trees have a multitude of benefits. The Garden Goods Direct team is here to share with you the benefits of growing shade trees. Additionally, we are here to give you a quick guide on all you need to know in order to choose the perfect shade tree for your yard!

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The Ultimate Spring Gift Guide

The Ultimate Spring Gift Guide

Plants are not only a popular gift for their sentimentality but their ability to last a lifetime. For the various celebratory moments in spring ranging from Mother's Day to Easter, and everything in between, Garden Goods Direct have the meaningful gifts for you! For a little springtime gift inspiration, read on to learn about some of the GGD Team’s favorite flowering gifts of the season.

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6 Ways To Celebrate Earth Day

6 Ways To Celebrate Earth Day

Are you in search of some ideas on how to celebrate this amazing planet we call home? Well the team over at Garden Goods Direct has some ideas. Whether it’s planting trees to mitigate climate change and clear the air of pollutants, or making simple choices to reduce your carbon footprint, there are so many ways that you can make a difference.

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Best Plants for Gardening Beginners

Best Plants for Gardening Beginners

Gardening is a wonderful way to get outside and benefit yourself while also contributing to your local ecosystem and the world around you. The Garden Goods Direct team has compiled a list of the best plants for gardener beginners to get you started in the world of planting! These easy care, low maintenance yard plants will have you feeling like a garden pro in no time!

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Georgia Native Planting Guide

Georgia Native Planting Guide

As the sweet peach state, Georgia is truly a magical state that is home to seven natural wonders and boasts a pleasant subtropical climate. With the added bonuses of longer growing seasons and mild winters, the opportunities for Georgia native planting are expansive. Check out this blog to learn the importance of planting native and for some Georgia native planting options!

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How To Grow Fruit Trees

How To Grow Fruit Trees

If you are intrigued by growing and eating your own fruit, you're not alone! Growing your own fruit trees has so many benefits that you may not even realize! The Garden Goods Direct team is here to go over the benefits of growing your own fruit, and then we will dive into a basic how-to guide to planting and growing your own fruit tree.

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Attracting Pollinators To The Garden

Attracting Pollinators To The Garden

From bumble bees, to butterflies, hummingbirds and everything in between, the little creatures that move pollen from one plant to another are more important than you may initially realize. The Garden Goods Direct team wants to do all we can in benefitting the world’s pollinators, so in this bog we will discuss the main steps in attracting pollinators to your garden, and provide you with some great pollinator planting options.

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Early Spring Color and Blooms For Your Yard: Perennial Edition

Early Spring Color and Blooms For Your Yard: Perennial Edition

Where trees and shrubs can be thought of as the bones of the landscape, perennials might be thought of as the tissue, the flesh and blood, providing the color, and often the seasonal interest to a yard. Early spring blooming perennials offer these pops of color at the start of planting season. The Garden Goods Direct Team loves all perennial plants, but we’d be lying if we said we didn’t have a few favorites. In this blog we will dive into the best perennial plants to bring early spring color and beauty to a landscape.

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Texas Native Planting Guide

Texas Native Planting Guide

As the Lonestar state home to historical beacons, fertile farmland, and a plethora of stunning nature attractions, Texas lives up to its big name. Beyond the utter size of the state is a diverse range of climates, soils and ecosystems to explore. Ranking number one in the United States for the most farms and the highest acreage counts, Texas gives way to so much room and opportunity for unique native planting options. Check out this blog to learn more!

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