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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Feeding Backyard Birds: Tips For Attracting Birds To Your Garden
Attracting birds to your garden is good for the garden as well as the birds. Natural habitats that provide birds with food, shelter and water will encourage their presence. Learn more in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Is An Aphid Midge: Using Aphid Midge Insects For Pest Control
Aphid midges are one of the good garden bugs. Chances are that if you have aphids, aphid midges will find their way to your garden. Learn more about using aphid midge insects for pest control right here.
By Jackie Carroll
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Bees In Hummingbird Feeder – Why Do Wasps Like Hummingbird Feeders
If you have hummingbird feeders, then you have probably noticed that bees, including wasps, love the sweet nectar. Although uninvited guests, keep in mind they are important pollinators. For tips on managing bees and wasps at hummingbird feeders, click here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Thrips And Pollination: Is Pollination By Thrips Possible
Did you know that thrips spread more than just disease? That?s right - they do have a redeeming quality! Thrips are actually helpful too, as pollinating thrips can help spread pollen. Learn more about thrips and pollination in this article.
By Shelley Pierce
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Hummingbird Garden Ideas: Best Flowers For Attracting Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are a delight to watch as they dart and dash around the garden. To attract hummingbirds to the garden, consider planting a perennial garden for hummingbirds using the tips in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Tips To Attract Ladybugs To Your Garden
Ladybugs in the garden will help eliminate many pests. Getting ladybugs to come to your garden and, more importantly, stay in your garden is easy using a few simple tricks from this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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Frog Friendly Gardens: Tips For Attracting Frogs To The Garden
Attracting frogs to the garden is a worthy goal that benefits both you and the frogs. The frogs benefit by having a home, and you will enjoy having great insect killers. Learn more in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Parasitic Wasp Info - Using Parasitic Wasps In Gardens
Wasps! If just the mention of them sends you running for cover, then it's time you met the parasitic wasp. Using parasitic wasps in gardens is an effective way to control insect pests. Learn more here.
By Jackie Carroll
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Tips For Attracting Dragonflies - What Plants Attract Dragonflies To Gardens
Dragonflies can be an asset to the garden, keeping menacing insects to a minimum. Read this article to learn what plants attract dragonflies so you can invite these helpful insects to your garden area.
By Susan Patterson
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Selecting Plants For Butterfly Eggs – Best Plants For Attracting Butterflies
Gardeners all over the world are creating safe habitats for butterflies. With the right plants, you can create your own butterfly garden. Learn more about the best plants for attracting butterflies and butterfly host plants in this article.
By Darcy Larum
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Bee Friendly Plants For Shaded Areas: Shade Loving Plants For Pollinators
How do you help pollinators do their job if you have mostly shade in your yard? With the right plants, you can attract pollinators to shade and part shade flower beds. Click the article that follows to learn more.
By Darcy Larum
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Praying Mantis Egg Sac Info: Learn About Praying Mantis In The Garden
Praying mantis in the garden provide a safe, biological weapon to combat pesky insects. What do praying mantis egg sacs look like and when do they hatch? Click this article to learn how to find and care for these amazing insect eggs.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Are Green Lacewings: Tips On Using Lacewings For Insect Control
Few recognize green lacewings in the garden, although they provide just as much help to a gardener seeking a chemical-free solution to insect pests. Learn more about these helpful insects in the following article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Bat House Location: How To Attract Bats To A Bat House To The Garden
Bats are victims of bad PR from myths that are simply untrue. The truth is, attracting bats to your backyard is one of the most efficient methods out there for natural insect control. Learn more here.
By Jackie Rhoades
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Honeybee Swarms: How To Control A Honeybee Swarm In Garden
Bees are a vital part to the garden and most go about their work separately, but rarely a honeybee swarm in garden settings may occur. This article will provide tips on what to do should this happen.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Assassin Bugs: A Natural Predator In Your Garden
Assassin bugs are beneficial insects, which should be encouraged in your garden. Read this article to learn more about these helpful garden friends and how to invite them to your landscape.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Planting Bulbs For Bees – Popular Bee Friendly Bulbs For The Pollinator Garden
While it is common practice to grow flowers from seed or to add annuals to the landscape, the addition of flowering bulbs can take pollinator gardens to the next level. Learn more about planting bee-friendly bulbs in this article.
By Tonya Barnett