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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Plants That Attract Quail: Encouraging Quail In The Garden
Quail are adorable little birds that are quite amusing to watch in a garden habitat. Keeping backyard quail gives one the perfect opportunity to watch their antics. To learn what plants attract quail, click the following article for more information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Woodpeckers In The Garden – How To Attract Woodpeckers
Attracting birds to the garden is beneficial and most of us enjoy watching them. If woodpeckers are your favorites though, there are ways to plan for specific needs of this bird to make your garden irresistible for them. For tips on attracting woodpeckers, click here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Homegrown Birdseed: Growing Birdseed Plants In The Garden
Cheap birdseeds are messy and may be filled with seeds that birds won’t eat. All too often, budget birdseeds contain noxious weed seeds that may take over your garden. Who needs that?The solution? Grow you own birdseed! This article will help get you started.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Is A Butterfly House – Butterfly Home Ideas For Gardens
A butterfly shelter is an attractive addition to your garden. Most importantly though, it’s a fun way to attract a variety of beautiful butterflies. Exactly what is a butterfly house? To learn more about butterfly shelters and how to build one, click the following article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Southern Pollinator Garden - Growing A Pollinator Garden In The South
Listed here are some of the best pollinator-attracting plants, and tips to create a welcome habitat in a Southern pollinator garden.
By Susan Albert
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Robins In Winter Time: Tips On Helping Robins Overwinter In The Garden
Many recognize seeing the red breasted robin as the first official signs of spring. However, in some areas, robins are year-round residents who may need a little help getting through the cold of winter. Click the following article to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Butterfly Garden Feeding: How To Feed And Water Butterflies In Gardens
Butterflies are fascinating creatures that bring grace and color to the garden. They are also effective pollinators. A successful butterfly garden requires an understanding of butterfly garden feeding, including water sources. This article will help with that.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Butterfly Migration Info: What To Plant For Migrating Butterflies
If you love watching butterflies, it is important to know what to plant for migrating butterflies. Having plants for migrating butterflies attracts them, fueling them for their journey, and gives you a glimpse into their fascinating life cycle. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Butterfly Garden Design: Tips For Attracting Butterflies In Gardens
Attracting butterflies in gardens is easy to do with the right flowering plants. Read this article for information on how to attract butterflies to your garden. Click here to learn more.
By Arista Hageman
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What Attracts Purple Martins – Attracting Purple Martins To Your Landscape
If you love to watch birds then you’ll want to attract the entertaining Purple Martin. Keep reading to learn about attracting Purple Martins.
By Amy Grant
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Animal Pollinators: Who Are They And What Plants Do They Like
We are all familiar with bees as one of our most important pollinators, but other animals can help as well. Read on for more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Fall Pollinator Garden: Help Pollinators With Late-Blooming Pollinator Plants
Beautiful fall-blooming pollinator plants are available as both annual and perennial flowers. Read on for tips about fall pollinator plants.
By Tonya Barnett
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Pollinator Predators - How To Protect Pollinators And Plants
Bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects are prey to certain predators. Create and support a healthy pollinator friendly garden to make sure your local population thrives.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Drought-Tolerant Pollinator Plants - Attract Bees With Native Plants
There are plenty of beautiful drought resistant plants and a slew of native plant garden design options to optimize the pollinator garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Cocoon Vs. Chrysalis – What’s The Difference Between A Chrysalis And A Cocoon
How much do you know about a cocoon vs. chrysalis and other butterfly facts? These two words are often used interchangeably but are not the same. Enlighten your friends and family with the fun facts found in this article. Click here for more information.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Making A Garden For Lizards: How To Attract Lizards To The Garden
You may have never considered this, but attracting lizards to your garden can be beneficial. So why should modern day gardeners take an interest in these scaly remnants from the age of the dinosaurs, and how are lizards good for gardens? Learn more here.
By Laura Miller
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Growing Berries That Attract Birds: How To Choose Berries Birds Love
From bluebirds to finches, encouraging colorful feathered friends into the yard can be achieved in a variety of ways, most especially by providing berries birds love. If you’re a bird lover and want more in the backyard, click here for info on planting berries for birds.
By Tonya Barnett