The 15 Pace Rule
Yes, perfection does exist … in some works of art, but not in the garden. There is almost always somethingContinue Reading
Category: Beneficial insects
Garden Myth: You Can Tell a Ladybug’s Age by Its Spots
Decidedly, garden myths are numerous and persistent. One I first heard in my childhood and that still keeps coming upContinue Reading
Plant More Than Milkweeds to Save Monarchs
In North America, the serious decline of the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), the black-veined orange migratory butterfly that winters inContinue Reading
Ant Plants… Without the Ants
Did you know that some houseplants, maybe some you already grow, are actually “ant plants?” Myrmecophytes, to use the scientificContinue Reading
When Asian Ladybugs Invade
Asian ladybugs (Harmonia axyridis), native to China, are also called Asian lady beetles or Asian ladybirds, even Halloween ladybugs (asContinue Reading
What Bees See
A garden filled with beautiful flowers always attracts our attention, but stunning flowers didn’t evolve to attract human eyes. TheContinue Reading
Bee Counted!
Is your garden bee-friendly? And also adapted to attract and feed other pollinators? If so, why not join the MillionContinue Reading
Ants in Your Plants?
Don’t panic at the sight of little brown ants climbing onto your plants. These insects are completely harmless and do nothing to disturbContinue Reading
Double Flowers: Bad News for Pollinators
Gardeners love double flowers. And why not? With their dense flowers jam-packed with petals, they really do stand out fromContinue Reading
Gentle Ladybugs are Actually Cannibals
The ladybug or ladybird is the perfect insect to help teach children to respect nature. After all, ladybugs are cuteContinue Reading