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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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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Why Butterflies Matter – Benefits Of Butterflies In The Garden
Butterflies bring movement and beauty to a sunny garden. The sight of the delicate, winged creatures flitting from flower to flower delights the young and old. But there’s more to these jeweled insects than meets the eye. Learn how butterflies are beneficial here.
By Susan Albert
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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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Attracting Monarch Butterflies: Growing A Monarch Butterfly Garden
In recent years, the decline in monarch butterfly populations has been of specific interest. Many gardeners ask how to attract monarch butterflies. Which plants do monarch butterflies like? Find the answers to these questions in the following article.
By Tonya Barnett
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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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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
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Duck Habitat Safety – What Are Some Plants Ducks Can’t Eat
If you have ducks living in your backyard or around your pond, you may be concerned with their diet. Keeping plants poisonous to ducks away from them is desired. But which plants are unsafe? Click this article to learn about plants harmful to ducks.
By Becca Badgett
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Garden Plants Toxic To Chickens: What Plants Are Bad For Chickens
One important aspect of raising chickens is maintaining healthy living environments - ensuring that the flock is always safe. And this includes knowing what plants are bad for chickens, especially when they’re free to roam your property. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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DIY Pumpkin Shell Bird Feeder – Using Recycled Pumpkins For Birds
Many birds migrate south before winter and, if you’re along their route, you might offer a seasonal treat like a pumpkin bird feeder. Learn more here.
By Becca Badgett
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Squash Bee Info: Are Squash Bees Good To Have In The Garden
More gardeners need good squash bee information because these honey bee look-alikes are critically important for vegetable gardening. Learn how to identify squash bees, why you want them in your yard, and how to attract and keep them there in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Are Digger Bees – Learn About Bees That Dig In The Dirt
The United States is home to approximately 70 species of digger bees, primarily in the western states. Around the world, there are an estimated 400 species of these interesting creatures. So, what’s the dirt on bees that dig? Learn about identifying digger bees here.
By Mary H. Dyer