Beneficial Garden Friends
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What Attracts Purple Martins – Attracting Purple Martins To Your Landscape
If you love to watch birds then you’ll want to attract the entertaining Purple Martin. Keep reading to learn about attracting Purple Martins.
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Animal Pollinators: Who Are They And What Plants Do They Like
We are all familiar with bees as one of our most important pollinators, but other animals can help as well. Read on for more.
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Fall Pollinator Garden: Help Pollinators With Late-Blooming Pollinator Plants
Beautiful fall-blooming pollinator plants are available as both annual and perennial flowers. Read on for tips about fall pollinator plants.
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Pollinator Predators - How To Protect Pollinators And Plants
Bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects are prey to certain predators. Create and support a healthy pollinator friendly garden to make sure your local population thrives.
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Drought-Tolerant Pollinator Plants - Attract Bees With Native Plants
There are plenty of beautiful drought resistant plants and a slew of native plant garden design options to optimize the pollinator garden.
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Cocoon Vs. Chrysalis – What’s The Difference Between A Chrysalis And A Cocoon
How much do you know about a cocoon vs. chrysalis and other butterfly facts? These two words are often used interchangeably but are not the same. Enlighten your friends and family with the fun facts found in this article. Click here for more information.
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Making A Garden For Lizards: How To Attract Lizards To The Garden
You may have never considered this, but attracting lizards to your garden can be beneficial. So why should modern day gardeners take an interest in these scaly remnants from the age of the dinosaurs, and how are lizards good for gardens? Learn more here.
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Growing Berries That Attract Birds: How To Choose Berries Birds Love
From bluebirds to finches, encouraging colorful feathered friends into the yard can be achieved in a variety of ways, most especially by providing berries birds love. If you’re a bird lover and want more in the backyard, click here for info on planting berries for birds.
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Garden Plants Toxic To Chickens: What Plants Are Bad For Chickens
One important aspect of raising chickens is maintaining healthy living environments - ensuring that the flock is always safe. And this includes knowing what plants are bad for chickens, especially when they’re free to roam your property. Learn more here.
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DIY Pumpkin Shell Bird Feeder – Using Recycled Pumpkins For Birds
Many birds migrate south before winter and, if you’re along their route, you might offer a seasonal treat like a pumpkin bird feeder. Learn more here.
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Squash Bee Info: Are Squash Bees Good To Have In The Garden
More gardeners need good squash bee information because these honey bee look-alikes are critically important for vegetable gardening. Learn how to identify squash bees, why you want them in your yard, and how to attract and keep them there in this article.
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What Are Digger Bees – Learn About Bees That Dig In The Dirt
The United States is home to approximately 70 species of digger bees, primarily in the western states. Around the world, there are an estimated 400 species of these interesting creatures. So, what’s the dirt on bees that dig? Learn about identifying digger bees here.
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Insects On Hummer Feeders: What To Do For Hummingbird Pests
Many aid hummingbirds by hanging out feeders filled with sugar-water. But insects on hummer feeders can compete with the beautiful birds for this treat, and there are predators out there that see the hummers as lunch. Learn more in this article.
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Bees And Flower Oil - Information On Oil Collecting Bees
Bees collect pollen and nectar from flowers for food to feed the colony, right? Not always. How about oil collecting bees? Never heard of bees that collect oil? The following article contains information about the little known relationship between bees and flower oil.
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Buying Good Bugs – Should You Purchase Beneficial Insects For Your Garden
Many gardeners prefer organic options for pest control. The use of beneficial insects is one which has shown to be especially popular for growers wishing to take a more natural, hands-off approach. But how do you get these garden friendly bugs into your garden? Find out here.
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DIY Chicken Feed: Learn About Growing Natural Chicken Feed
Raising chickens can be worthwhile, but chicken food ain’t cheap! That’s where DIY chicken feed comes in. Yes, you can grow your own chicken feed. Click on the following article to find out how to grow your own natural, homegrown chicken feed.
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Mining Bee Info: Are Mining Bees Good To Have Around
While much light has been shed on the plight of honeybees, very little is said about the struggle of our native pollinating bees, like mining bees. Click this article for some additional mining bee info and learn more about these important ground dwelling bees.
