If you garden, you probably want healthy plants without using lots of chemicals. One of the best helpers you can have is a ground beetle. These hardworking insects come out mostly at night and eat many of the pests that...
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Sasha Campbell
11 Best Living Mulches for Vegetable Gardens
Keeping weeds under control and the soil healthy can be hard work. Pulling weeds, watering often, and adding mulch all take time. A living mulch can help with many of these tasks. Unlike straw, leaves, or wood chips, a...
Catnip Benefits for the Garden and How to Grow It
Catnip is much more than a favorite treat for cats. This easy-to-grow herb can also be a wonderful addition to your garden. It has soft green leaves, clusters of small white-to-pale-lavender flowers, and a fresh, minty...
Asian Lady Beetle vs Ladybug: 8 Ways to Tell the Difference
At first, Asian lady beetles (Harmonia axyridis) and ladybugs (ladybird beetles) can look the same. They are both small, rounded insects with spots. You may see them in your garden or even inside your house. Because...
No-Dig Gardening for Beginners: Benefits and Techniques
Gardening is a fun way to grow your own vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs. But digging and tilling the soil can be hard work. That is why many gardeners are turning to no-dig gardening, also known as a no-till...
14 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Bark Beetles
Bark beetles may be tiny insects, but they can cause serious damage to trees. These pests tunnel beneath the bark, where they feed, reproduce, and lay their eggs. As bark beetles tunnel through the inner bark, they...
Hydrogen Peroxide for Fungus Gnats in Plants
Fungus gnats are tiny flying insects that can become a big problem for houseplants and seedlings. You may notice small black flies hovering around your plants or crawling on the soil. While adult fungus gnats are mostly...
12 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Asiatic Garden Beetles
Asiatic garden beetles may be small, but they can cause big problems in your garden. These pests feed on the leaves, flowers, and roots of many plants. Because they are mostly active at night, you may not even notice...
Frogs and Toads: Garden Benefits and How to Attract Them
Frogs and toads may not be the first creatures gardeners think about inviting into their yard. However, they are among the most helpful allies you can have. These quiet nighttime hunters help control pests. They also...
18 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Centipedes
Centipedes can be unsettling to find crawling across your floor or hiding in damp corners of your home. With their many legs and fast movements, they tend to spark instant discomfort. The good news is you can reduce...