While having the correct light levels and watering properly are two of the most important steps in...
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Insects
How a bee bath can help bees and other insects that visit your garden
There is nothing more exciting than seeing pollinators flitting about the flowers you’ve planted...
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The best DIY cucumber beetle trap
Learning how to make your own cucumber beetle trap can save you a lot of trouble and prevent the need...
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Spotted a caterpillar on dill or parsley in your garden? IDing black swallowtail caterpillars
When you see a caterpillar on dill in your garden—or other plants—you may be startled, grossed...
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What do lightning bugs eat? How to welcome fireflies to your garden
As a kid, I remember the magic of seeing clouds of fireflies on a warm summer night. Nowadays, I get...
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How to use a bee house: Tips for installation and care
Between my gardening practices, the plants I dig into my garden, and structures like my pollinator...
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