admin_bestgardeningforbeginners, Author at The Sweet Garden Life

15 May

Milkweed – The Elixir of Life for the Monarch Butterfly

We all know that monarch butterflies are decreasing in numbers here in the United States. According to the Smithsonian Magazine, butter...

16 Mar

All post, Spring

No Mow March – Yes, It’s a Thing

You've heard of dry January, well now it's No Mow March, and yes, it's a thing! Granted, it doesn't relate to alcohol, however No Mow M...

08 Mar

All post, Gardening Ideas, Plants & Flowers, Spring, Summer

Songbirds Attracted to Summer Flowers-Benefits of Songbirds

We all hear it, that is, those of us who are up early! That crazy cacophony of discords in early morning right before sunrise. Birds ch...

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...

29 Jan

All post, Holidays, Sustainability, Winter

Making Spent Christmas Trees Ecologically Friendly

Christmas has past, the decorations are all put away, and you're now settling in for a "long winters' nap" full of frigid, windy nights...

24 Jan

All post, Decorating, Plants & Flowers

Bouquets Made From Budget Friendly Grocery Store Flowers

If you're like me, you do not like purchasing flower bouquets from florists. In my opinion, they are quite pricey, especially when you ...

25 Oct

All post, Basics of Gardening, Fall, Sustainability

What To Do With All Those Autumn Leaves?

To Rake or Not to Rake? Leave the Leaves When I was a little girl my family had a yearly fall tradition. From late October through mid...

20 Sep

Fall, Plants & Flowers

What Flower Bulbs to Plant in the Fall – Spring Beauty

The temperatures are cooling, the days are getting shorter and your flower garden is looking a little tired. Now is not the time to giv...

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, Basics of Gardening, Fall, Spring

Plants For Year Round Appeal – Tips for Curb Appeal

It may not feel like it but according to the calender, the summer season is slowly winding down. Now is the time to give some thought t...