Plants & Flowers Archives - 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...

09 Mar

All post, Guest Post, Plants & Flowers, Spring

How Bird Feeders Can Transform Your Outdoor Space

March 19, 2025
By Henry Liu
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Gardening has always been one of my favorite ways to relax, unwind, and reconnect with nature. But beyond planting flowers and shrubs, ...

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...

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 ...

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, 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 ...

10 Jul

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

What is a Herbaceous Perennial – How to Care for Them

You’ve seen them everywhere; coneflowers, larkspur, peonies, columbine, hardy mums, oriental poppies and most wild flowers and some wee...

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...