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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Mason Bees: Everything A Gardener Needs To Know
Mason bees aren't as famous as honey or bumble bees, but they're amazing native pollinators. Click here to read all about them.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Monarch Butterflies - The Super Generation and How You Can Help Their Fall Migration
Join us as we learn about the monarch butterfly super generation, and how we can help them on their incredible journey.
By Heather Andrews
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Starting A Pollinator Garden
When planting a new pollinator garden, there are a few key factors to take into consideration: light, soil, and water. Read on for more.
By Heather Andrews
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Learn About The Walnut Sphinx Caterpillar That Sounds Like A Bird
We bet you didn’t know that caterpillars make noise. Read about how their squeak and scream scares birds away.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Do Robins Eat: How To Attract Robins To Your Yard Or Garden
Watching birds is an enjoyable hobby for many homeowners. As with any endeavor, there are a few tips and tricks that can help to determine how many and which types will visit your backyard. Among the most common are American robins. Learn more in this article.
By Tonya Barnett
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How Do Bees See Flowers?
Have you ever wondered how bees see? Click here to find out.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Identify Hornet, Wasp, and Bee Nests
Learn how to determine the differences among nests made by bees, wasps and hornets. It might save you a nasty sting.
By Amy Grant
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7 Worst Plants For Bees, Butterflies, And Pollinators
Not all plants are great for bees and other pollinators. Learn which 7 to avoid in your pollinator garden.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How Beaver Habitats And Ponds Can Help Landscapes
Beavers are a beneficial part of a wildlife ecosystem. Here are tips on how to support them.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Butterfly Gardening - Using Butterfly Garden Plants
One of my favorite garden guests is the butterfly. Read this article to take a look at plants that attract butterflies so that you can welcome these flying beauties into your garden too.
By Stan V. Griep
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Types Of Garden Spiders That Benefit Plants
Learn about garden spiders and how they play a part in keeping your garden free of pesky bugs.
By Susan Albert
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Nematodes As Pest Control: Learn About Beneficial Entomopathogenic Nematodes
Entomopathogenic nematodes are rapidly gaining in popularity as a proven method of eradication of insect pests. But what are beneficial nematodes? Read here for more information.
By Amy Grant
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Are Mealybug Destroyers Good: Learn About Beneficial Mealybug Destroyers
What is a mealybug destroyer and is it good for plants? Learn about mealybug destroyer beetles and how to tell them and mealybug pests apart here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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How To Create A Backyard Bird Sanctuary
Important pollinators that add beauty and a sense of peace in the garden, here’s how to welcome wild birds into your garden.
By Amy Grant
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Turn Your Backyard Into A Bee Sanctuary
It's easy to welcome bees to your garden space with plants, water and a safe habitat. Read on to learn how.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Stag Beetle Facts – Benefits Of Stag Beetles In The Garden
Stag beetles, with rather threatening-looking mandibles, actually pose no threat to humans or gardens. Learn about these friendly insects here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Spined Soldier Bug Information: Are Spined Soldier Bugs Beneficial In The Garden
You may shudder to hear that spined soldier bugs live in gardens around your home. But actually, this is great news, not bad news. These predators are more effective than you are at reducing pests on your plants. Click here for more information.
By Teo Spengler

