Beneficial Garden Friends
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Keeping Garden Birds Safe – How To Protect Birds From Cats
You can’t stop cats from killing birds entirely, but there are some things you can do in keeping garden birds safe. Click here for tips.
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Four Season Wildlife Habitat: Grow A Year-Round Wildlife Garden
What are the benefits of a year-round wildlife garden and how can you enjoy wildlife gardening year-round? Find out in this article.
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Identifying Ladybugs – Asian Vs. Native Lady Beetles
While most ladybug species are considered beneficial, the Asian lady beetle has earned a reputation as a nuisance bug. Learn how to tell the differences between lady beetles here.
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Amphibian Friendly Habitats: Creating Habitats For Garden Amphibians And Reptiles
Garden amphibians and reptiles are friends, not foes, so make a space for them in your yard and garden. This article will help get you started.
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Bees Garden In Pots – Growing A Container Pollinator Garden
Growing a container pollinator garden is not difficult and a great way to help provide bees with the nectar-rich flowers they need. Learn more here.
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Can A Fly Be A Pollinator: Learn About Flies That Pollinate Plants
Can a fly be a pollinator? Yes, several types, in fact. Click here to learn about the various pollinating flies and how they do what they do.
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Beetles And Pollination – Information About Beetles That Pollinate
Do beetles pollinate? The story of beetles and pollination is a fascinating one that you can read right here. Click to learn about beetles that pollinate.
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Hummingbird Moth Facts: How To Attract Hummingbird Moths To Gardens
The hummingbird moths are unique creatures that gain attention once sighted bouncing about the flower beds. Learn how to attract them here.
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Pollinators In Winter: What Bees, Bugs And Butterflies Do During Winter
Once the temperature turns cold and the snow begins to fly, where do pollinating insects go? What can gardeners do to help them? Read on for more.
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Debunking Myths About Daddy Longlegs
Daddy longlegs, despite their strange appearance, aren’t harmful. Read on for the truth about these gangly creatures, also called harvestmen.
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Butterflies And Bees Affected By Climate Change
Pollinators and climate change don’t mix. Click here to keep reading to learn more about bees and climate change.
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Fun Facts About Honeybees
Our astonishing honeybees certainly deserve a day of their own, considering what they contribute to humanity and to our planet. All hail the honeybee.
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Best Swallowtail Butterfly Host Plants For The Garden
What are the best plants for swallowtail butterflies? Click here to find out.
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Different Plant Adaptations For Pollination
Learn how plants and pollinators adapt for their mutual benefit.
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Do All Bees Sting?
Not all of them will sting you, but it’s good to know which bees, wasps and other flying insects to watch out for.
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What Do Opossums Eat In The Garden?
If you see a hungry possum wandering around, you may wonder what kind of food it’s seeking. Read on to understand the appetites of opposums.
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Attract More Butterflies To Your Garden With Eight Gorgeous Flowers
If you love butterflies, then this article will help lure them your way. Next summer, don't forget to plant these flowers and enjoy the hoards of butterflies that won't be able to resist your flower garden.
