Beneficial Garden Friends
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Grass Pollinators: How To Create A Bee-Friendly Yard
It's time to reconsider the perfect lawn and start creating pollinator friendly ones instead. Learn how to create a bee-friendly yard here.
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Goats In The Garden – Learn About Using Goats For Weed Control
Looking for earth friendlier options when grooming our landscapes? A cute and safe alternative to many of our fueled and chemical treatments is using goats for weed control. This article has more information.
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Centipedes And Millipedes: Tips On Millipede And Centipede Treatment Outdoors
Millipedes and centipedes are two of the most popular insects to be confused with one another. Learn more about these insects in this article. You may be amazed to find how beneficial they are to gardens.
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What Are Pirate Bugs: Taking Advantage Of Minute Pirate Bugs In Gardens
Many think bugs in the garden are a bad thing, but the truth is that a few bugs are not going to hurt and many, like pirate bugs, are actually beneficial. Read this article to learn more.
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Common Garden Birds Of Prey: Attracting Birds Of Prey To Gardens
Birds of prey in the garden are not common, but they may show up when their food source is so easily available and can be valuable as pest control. Learn more in this article and how to take advantage of these birds.
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What Are Robber Flies: Information About Robber Fly Insects
The garden is full of insects, and it can be difficult to sort out friend from foe - one garden visitor who needs a better PR department is the robber fly. Learn more about them here.
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What Are Big Eyed Bugs: How Are Big Eyed Bugs Beneficial In Gardens
Big eyed bugs are beneficial insects that feed on many insect pests in gardens. Learn about big eyed bug identification in this article so you don?t confuse them with bad bugs.
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Are Soldier Beetles Good Or Bad - Attracting Soldier Beetles To The Garden
Smart gardeners who learn what soldier beetles are soon learn to attract these garden friends instead of trying to keep them away. Read this article for more information on how soldier beetles help the garden.
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Predatory Mite Pest Control - Using Predatory Mites In The Garden
Predatory mites in the garden are the security system you need to stop plant eating mites. Discover how to use predatory mites and where to get them in this article. Click here for information.
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Creating Squirrel Friendly Gardens: How To Welcome Squirrels In The Garden
With some creative discouragement in some places and encouragement in others, squirrels can live harmoniously in your backyard. Learn more about creating squirrel friendly gardens in this article so you can enjoy their antics.
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Keeping Backyard Beehives – Backyard Beekeeping For Beginners
Keeping bees in the backyard is a natural extension of gardening, and means ready pollination for your flowers and plants, as well as a generous honey supply. Read this article to learn about backyard beekeeping basics.
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Wild Bird Seed Mixes – Problems With Bird Seeds In The Garden
Using caution when purchasing wild bird seed will help avoid excess waste, allelopathic effects and unwanted pests. Read this article to prevent problems with bird seeds and ensure a trouble free ornithologist experience. Click here for more info.
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Pollinator Gardens: Creating A Pollinator Garden
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Pirate Bug Habitats – How To Identify Minute Pirate Bug Eggs And Nymphs
Pirate bugs in gardens are a gift since the tiny insects eat bugs you'd rather not have around. This article provides some tips about creating pirate bug habitats to attract these garden helpers. Click here to learn more.
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Creating A Bird Friendly Hedge – Grow A Privacy Screen For Birds
If you’ve been thinking about putting in a fence, think about building a privacy screen for birds instead. Click here to find out more.
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Planting Bee Friendly Trees – Adding Beautiful Trees That Help Bees
You may already have borage or milkweed in your backyard, but trees for bees can help these beloved pollinators in different ways. Click here to learn more.
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Creating Owl Boxes: How To Build An Owl House
Some common owl species are ferocious predators of mice and other rodent pests, so it makes sense to invite them into the neighborhood by installing an owl house. Read this article for tips on owl house design.
