Beneficial Garden Friends
There are many beneficial wildlife helpers in the garden. From natural predators that feed on pests and good garden bugs that pollinate plants to other garden friends likes frogs and birds, learning how to make your garden an inviting spot for them can help your garden flourish. In the following pages, you can find useful information on how to create garden friendly areas for beneficial insects and other garden friends. So keep reading to learn more about these wildlife helpers in the garden and how to take advantage of the benefits they offer.
Beneficial Garden Friends
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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.
By Jackie Carroll
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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.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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.
By Kristi Waterworth
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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.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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.
By Anne Baley
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What Are Predatory Thrips: How To Use This Natural Predator For Thrips Control
Predatory thrips in gardens can help protect your plants from harmful pests. They eat the bad thrips that are munching away on vulnerable plant parts. This article explains more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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.
By Liz Baessler
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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.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Pollinator Gardens: Creating A Pollinator Garden
By Nikki Tilley
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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.
By Teo Spengler
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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.
By Amy Grant
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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.
By Teo Spengler
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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.
By Teo Spengler
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Heated Bird Baths: How To Help Birds During The Snowy Season
Many gardeners help our feathered friends out in winter with a bird feeder. But birds also need water, especially in a frozen landscape.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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DIY Bee Nest Ideas – How To Make A Bee House For Your Garden
Bees need our help now more than ever, as their numbers are on the decline. They need a place to call home. Learn how to create a homemade bee nest here.
By Amy Grant
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White Squirrels In Your Yard: Leucism And Albinism In Squirrels
If you’ve ever noticed white squirrels in your garden, you've witnessed an interesting natural phenomenon. Read on to learn why.
By Mary Ellen Ellis