If you’ve spotted a bright little ladybug crawling along your window or wall this winter, you’re not alone. As temperatures drop, these tiny garden heroes go on the hunt for warmth—and sometimes our cozy homes look like the perfect winter hideaway. Why Ladybugs Come Inside in Winter Ladybugs (also called lady beetles) are not pests—they’reContinue reading “Ladybugs in Winter: Why They Visit Your Home & Why Gardeners Love Them!”
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6 Mosquito Repellent Plants for your Garden
Spring & summer is the time for those pesky mosquito’s to ruin your outdoor activities. Did you know there are several beautiful plants that can be beneficial in your container garden or flower garden to reduce the sight and presence of mosquito’s? I have listed six different plants that work great in your garden toContinue reading “6 Mosquito Repellent Plants for your Garden”
Gardening with Praying Mantis
The praying mantis is probably the largest insect you’ll see in your garden, and this predatory species is always on the prowl, eating pretty much any other insect that moves. The appearances of these insects can instantly spark curiosity among people who are able to see it. One of the things that people usually askContinue reading “Gardening with Praying Mantis”
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