Healthy soil is the foundation of a healthy garden. Here’s why, when, and how to test it.

The key to helping your garden thrive in unpredictable weather is to ensure that your plants are healthy and resilient. Strong, well-established plants are more likely to withstand sudden fluctuations and bounce back after severe weather events.

Here’s how you can prepare your garden to face whatever Mother Nature throws its way.

When it comes to supporting local wildlife and creating a thriving ecosystem, you may be missing out on an important element: keystone plants.

Have you been dreaming of incorporating a meadow into your landscape? At Sweet Earth, one of our favorite ways to reduce lawn is with a meadow. You can have a meadow even if you don’t have a large patch of land; even mini-meadows are a better ecological choice than turf.

Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of Echinacea, which is both an herb and a flower commonly known as coneflower. With its striking daisy-like appearance and vibrant hues, Echinacea is not just a beautiful addition to your garden and bouquets, but also a powerhouse in eco-gardening.

Today we want to dive into how to best care for your dahlias after planting. We’re going to cover pinching, watering, fertilizing, and pest management.

Do you have shady spots in your landscape that you want to turn into a lush garden oasis? Gardening in the shade may seem like a daunting task for many, but shade gardens can be lush, vibrant, and incredibly rewarding.

Peonies are a fan favorite flower here at Sweet Earth Co. — and we understand why! They’re big, beautiful blooms with an amazing scent that make the perfect focal flower in many types of arrangements.

Designing a wedding with sustainable flowers not only adds natural beauty to your special day but also contributes to a healthier planet. Let's explore how you can create a memorable and environmentally friendly wedding with eco-conscious floral choices.

For most of us, we are past our last frost dates and have prepped our garden beds and are getting our seedlings into their new homes outside.

If you didn’t get a chance to start seeds this year, don’t worry. There are some heat-loving flowers that you can direct seed right into your garden beds, and today we’re going to talk about 6 of our favorites.

At the time of writing this, National Herb Day is only a few days away! We love utilizing herbs in our gardens at Sweet Earth, so we wanted to chat about how and why we grow them here on the flower farm.

In this blog post, we'll explore how you can maximize small spaces with flower patches and container gardens, bringing joy and beauty to your surroundings.

A garden is not only a way to enjoy time outdoors and grow your favorite flowers and herbs, but also a way to make a positive impact on the environment from your own backyard — or container on the porch!

Roses, with their captivating beauty and delightful fragrance, are an excellent choice for any cutting garden. At Sweet Earth Co. we grow several varieties of roses and are excited to add 10 new varieties this spring. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, here's a guide to spring pruning and maintaining your roses for a flourishing cutting garden.

When we think of daffodils, the image of cheerful yellow blooms dancing in the spring breeze often comes to mind. However, there's a world of daffodil varieties beyond this classic image waiting to be explored. From traditional to modern, bespoke to boho, daffodils offer endless possibilities for creating elevated floral designs that are sophisticated, refined, and utterly captivating.

Many of us are 4-6 weeks away from our last frost of the season, which means our garden tasks are ramping up!

Today we’re going over a few tasks that you should be doing now to prepare for your peak gardening season once last frost has passed.

Attracting pollinators is a key element of eco-gardening. Pollinators support wildlife, healthy soil, and a robust ecosystem.

Let’s go over some flowers you can plant in your garden to attract various pollinators to your landscape.

Do you dream of having your own cutting garden, but find yourself hesitating because you think you don’t have enough space?

Well, we’re here to debunk the myth that a cutting garden requires a large expanse of land, or even a big yard.

We may be a bit biased, but we think everyone should grow flowers and herbs. Whether you have a large backyard garden or a small container, you can enjoy the benefits of eco-gardening.

As we step into a new year, we’re inspired by James Clear and his incredible book Atomic Habits, and want to apply his teachings to setting garden goals.