Summer Archives - The Sweet Garden Life

08 Feb

All post, Basics of Gardening, Summer, Sustainability

Topsoil – On the Verge of Extinction (Part 1)

I recently read an article in a Time Magazine regarding topsoil. I was taken aback! As a gardener, I think I always took soil for grant...

11 Jul

All post, Gardening Ideas, Plants & Flowers, Summer

What Flowers Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies

Nothing is more calming than to witness hummingbirds fluttering next to a beautiful flower or see butterflies floating through the gard...

11 Jul

All post, Basics of Gardening, Summer

Those Darn Rabbits – How to Keep Them At Bay

You've done it! You've finally created the garden of your dreams. All the flowers are in bloom, thriving beautifully and in all their g...

11 Jul

All post, Herbs, Summer, Types of Garden

Planting Herbs in a Garden – Time For Good Eats!

Gardens conjure up images of sunny sunflowers, colorful coneflowers, striking snapdragon, and delightful dahlias. They add visual and t...

11 Jul

All post, Plants & Flowers, Summer

What is Spanish Moss? A Glimmering Ghostly Growth

Spanish Moss?? When I was a child my family and I would drive to Miami twice a year to see my mom's sister and her family. In those ...

11 Jul

All post, Plants & Flowers, Spring, Summer

What is a Spray Rose and How to Grow Them

I’m sure you know what a rose is, but how is it different from a spray rose? Are they sprayed with something? LOL! Actually, no. Read o...

10 Jul

All post, Basics of Gardening, Plants & Flowers, Summer

What Is An Epiphyte_ Facts About Epiphytes

I’m sure you have noticed plants growing without soil. Maybe you’ve been in tropical areas and have noticed beautiful orchids, ferns or...

10 Jul

All post, Basics of Gardening, Plants & Flowers, Summer

What Is A Rhizome? Is It a Root, Stem, Leaf

You have this lovely area in your backyard and you want to plant a garden. You’ve been exploring various flowers and shrubs that pique ...

08 Jul

All post, Fall, Gardening Ideas, Summer

What is a Living Wall Garden? – Green Walls

Everyone seems to enjoy having live plants in their homes and offices. Winter, summer, it really doesn’t matter. Indoor plants bring a ...

08 Jul

All post, Plants & Flowers, Spring, Summer

What is a Camellia? Care for a Camellia

When I think of a Camellia, it makes me feel nostalgic. When I was growing up in the mid-Atlantic region of the US, my family used to t...

08 Jul

All post, Basics of Gardening, Spring, Summer

What is a Landscape Berm? How to Make a Berm

You’ve seen them everywhere. Mounds of dirt jutting up from the ground level covered with multiple shrubs, trees and flowers. Why would...

08 Jul

Gardening Ideas, Summer, Types of Garden

Very Small Garden Ideas – Bigger is NOT Always Better!

If you are one of the fortunate ones who have a very small yard, hooray for you! Many people think they need a huge area to create a la...