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Guard Your Garden Against Harsh Weather Conditions

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.

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How to Support Your Local Wildlife with a Small Garden

Supporting local wildlife is a worthy passion for every gardener, from those managing large scale farms to the hobbyist with a few containers on their patio. Supporting local ecosystems not only helps wildlife thrive, but also contributes to a balanced and healthy environment. Here’s how you can make a difference with even the smallest of gardens.

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Watering Wisely: How to Garden During Water Scarcity

In a world where water scarcity is becoming more of a concern, eco-gardeners face the unique challenge of caring for their plants while conserving water. The good news is you don’t have to sacrifice your lush garden. Instead, you can employ wise watering practices, from planting native varieties to setting up the right watering schedule.

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Chemical-Free Pest & Disease Management for Your Garden

Today we’re diving into another highly-requested topic: handling pests and diseases without the use of chemicals. First, we’ll talk about the important step of prevention, so that you encounter fewer pests and diseases. Then, we’ll dive into what to do when you do come across pests and diseases, because they are inevitable for every gardener.

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Flower & Herb Focus: Coneflower (Echinacea)

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.

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Gardening in the Shade

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.

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Flower Focus: Peonies

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.

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6 Flowers You Can Direct Seed Into Your Garden

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.

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Spring Rose Pruning Tips for a Bountiful Rose Cutting Garden

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.

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Designing with Daffodils: Exploring Varieties Beyond the Ordinary

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.

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