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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Pollinators In Winter: What Bees, Bugs And Butterflies Do During Winter
Once the temperature turns cold and the snow begins to fly, where do pollinating insects go? What can gardeners do to help them? Read on for more.
By Laura Miller
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Debunking Myths About Daddy Longlegs
Daddy longlegs, despite their strange appearance, aren’t harmful. Read on for the truth about these gangly creatures, also called harvestmen.
By Laura Miller
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Butterflies And Bees Affected By Climate Change
Pollinators and climate change don’t mix. Click here to keep reading to learn more about bees and climate change.
By Amy Grant
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Fun Facts About Honeybees
Our astonishing honeybees certainly deserve a day of their own, considering what they contribute to humanity and to our planet. All hail the honeybee.
By Teo Spengler
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Best Swallowtail Butterfly Host Plants For The Garden
What are the best plants for swallowtail butterflies? Click here to find out.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Different Plant Adaptations For Pollination
Learn how plants and pollinators adapt for their mutual benefit.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Do All Bees Sting?
Not all of them will sting you, but it’s good to know which bees, wasps and other flying insects to watch out for.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Do Opossums Eat In The Garden?
If you see a hungry possum wandering around, you may wonder what kind of food it’s seeking. Read on to understand the appetites of opposums.
By Teo Spengler
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Lightning Bug Information – Attracting Lightning Bugs In The Garden
Attracting lightning bugs to your garden is definitely a good thing to do. These beneficial insects don't bite, aren't poisonous, and they carry no diseases. Even better, most species are predatory, feeding on the larvae of insect pests. Click here to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Grass Pollinators: How To Create A Bee-Friendly Yard
It's time to reconsider the perfect lawn and start creating pollinator friendly ones instead. Learn how to create a bee-friendly yard here.
By Darcy Larum
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Goats In The Garden – Learn About Using Goats For Weed Control
Looking for earth friendlier options when grooming our landscapes? A cute and safe alternative to many of our fueled and chemical treatments is using goats for weed control. This article has more information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Centipedes And Millipedes: Tips On Millipede And Centipede Treatment Outdoors
Millipedes and centipedes are two of the most popular insects to be confused with one another. Learn more about these insects in this article. You may be amazed to find how beneficial they are to gardens.
By Susan Patterson
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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