Archive for the ‘Insects’ Category

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  Identifying garden pests: How to figure out who’s eating your plants

  by Jessica Walliser

  Most gardeners face pest issues from time to time, and though we have a wonderful Guide to Vegetable Garden Pests here on our...

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  Guide to vegetable garden pests: Identification and organic controls

  by Jessica Walliser

  Every vegetable gardener faces pest issues from time to time, and learning how to manage the little leaf-munching menaces without...

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  Preventing pests in your garden: 5 strategies for success

  by Jessica Walliser

  Most gardeners face plant-muching pests in their vegetable garden from time to time, and usually they aren’t that big of a...

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  Types of houseplant bugs: Who they are and what to do about them

  by Jessica Walliser

  While having the correct light levels and watering properly are two of the most important steps in growing healthy indoor plants,...

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  Flowers that attract pollinators: It’s not about the grown-ups

  by Jessica Walliser

  It’s been a spectacular year for the butterflies in my garden. I believe we’ve seen more species this year than ever...

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  5 Surprising Facts About Ladybugs You Don’t Know

  by Jessica Walliser

  In the world of garden friendly bugs, ladybugs have become the polka-dotted poster children. Unless you’ve been hiding...