Beneficial Garden Friends
Pollinators, beneficial insects, and wildlife all play key roles in sustainable gardening. Did you know possums are actually good for your yard? Or how bees see flowers? Here you’ll find articles running the gamut from how to start a pollinator garden to how to use chickens as organic pest control.
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Lacewing Larvae Habitat: Identifying Lacewing Insect Eggs And Larvae
Lacewing larvae in gardens are a natural knock-out for undesirable insects. They are voracious eaters of many soft-bodied insects that attack plants. For non-toxic pest control, create a lacewing larvae habitat. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Ladybug Egg Information: What Do Ladybug Eggs Look Like
Because you want to encourage ladybugs in the garden, it's good to know what ladybug eggs look like as well as familiarize yourself with ladybug larvae identification so you don't accidently do away with one. This article can help.
By Amy Grant
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Providing A Garden Snake Habitat - How To Attract Snakes In A Garden
They may seem scary at first, but most of the time finding a snake in a garden is a good thing. Read here to learn more about how to attract snakes to your garden and take advantage of what they can offer.
By Susan Patterson
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Fireflies As Pest Control – How Are Fireflies Beneficial To Gardens
By learning more about lightning bugs and about their lifecycle, home gardeners are able to feel more confident about the benefits of fireflies and their ability to encourage more frequent visits from this insect. Learn about fireflies as pest control in this article.
By Tonya Barnett
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Shrews In the Garden: Is Shrew Control Necessary
By Mary H. Dyer
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Best Shrubs For Butterflies
You don’t need to look far for the best shrubs for butterflies. Their needs are simple and they love native flowering bushes. Click for more.
By Teo Spengler
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Flower Shapes And Pollinators – Attracting Pollinators With Flower Shapes
By Tonya Barnett
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Are Birds Pollinators: Bird Pollinated Flowers
Do birds help pollinate flowers? It’s a fair question because most pollination attention is focused on bees. The plight of bees is important. They play a big role in pollination and food production, but they aren’t the only players in the game.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Attractive Annual Flowers For Pollinators
Nectar and pollen are essential to insects and more as a food source. Read on for our best annual plants for pollinators.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Plant In Drifts For Pollinators
What is drift planting? Many pollinators seek food from plants in the same species. So when you grow several of the same plant, they can more readily spot their favorite food sources. Read on for more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Companion Planting Vegetables And Pollinator Plants
To have a more successful vegetable garden, try planting companion flowers for vegetables to attract pollinators. Read on for more.
By Susan Albert
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Damselfly Insects – Are Damselflies And Dragonflies The Same Thing
Gardeners can hardly avoid insects, and while you may view most of them as pests, many are either beneficial or just fun to watch and enjoy. Damselflies and dragonflies fall into the latter categories. This article focuses on the damselfly in gardens.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Bee Bath Ideas: Making A Bee Bath For Your Garden
Plants aren’t the only thing bees like. The inclusion of a bee bath is an excellent way to ensure bee needs are being met. Learn more in this article.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Attract Bumble Bees: Tips For Attracting Bumble Bees To The Garden
Bumble bees are extremely important insects that pollinate many plants. All home gardeners should use strategies that maintain and encourage the presence of these beneficial insects. This article should help with that.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Homemade Bumblebee Nests: Making A Home For Bumblebees
Honeybee decline has made many headlines in the past few years, but bumblebee populations are declining too. Learn how you can help by making a home for bumblebees. Click on the following article for additional information.
By Darcy Larum
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Can You Keep Rabbits Outdoors: Tips For Raising Backyard Rabbits
There are many reasons to begin keeping backyard bunnies, but you’ll have to provide for their specific needs. Learn how you can keep rabbits outdoors here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Is Pumpkin Good For Wildlife: Feeding Animals Old Pumpkins
Once autumn and Halloween is over, you may find yourself wondering what to do with the leftover pumpkins. Is pumpkin good for wildlife? Find out here.
By Amy Grant