Beneficial Garden Friends
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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.
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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.
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How Do Bees See Flowers?
Have you ever wondered how bees see? Click here to find out.
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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.
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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.
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Common Moth Species You Might Find In The Garden
Not as pretty as butterflies, moths are pollinators, too. Learn about different types of moths in your garden.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hedgehogs In Gardens: Tips On Attracting Hedgehogs To The Garden
Attracting hedgehogs to the garden starts with access, but there are also a few dangers to eliminate and things you can do to make them feel more invited. What will attract hedgehogs? Use the information in this article to attract hedgehogs to the garden.
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Flowers That Attract Moths: Tips For Attracting Moths To Your Garden
Very little attention is paid to the declining moth populations. However, moth populations have been declining drastically here since the 1950s. Click this article to learn how you can help by attracting moths to your garden and providing them with safe habitats.
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Hope For Our Pollinators: Raise Easy-Care Nesting Bees In Your Backyard
