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A healthy population of predators is the sign of a healthy ecosystem and in turn a healthy garden. The trick is to know which ones are friends and which ones are foes. Robber flies have several common names.

They are peaceful and harmless visitors in your garden, so welcome them whenever you see them. The trick is to know which ones are friends and which ones are foes. These are day-flying beetles that prefer sunny areas and can be found in great numbers...

Needless to say, my vegetable garden could use a few less grasshoppers!It is perfectly safe to walk through a group of Great Golden Digger Wasps going about their business. The female digs a chambered tunnel in open ground, and proceeds to stock it with...

All in all, they are an excellent representation of what a Steampunk insect would look like, or possibly something from 60 million years ago. It takes roughly 100 days for the nymphs to go from hatchlings to adults, so most often the adult insects are...

While she can bite, she rarely does, and the effect is no more uncomfortable than any other non-poisonous insect or creature. She is easily one of the most photographed creatures in the whole database.Her range is wide and she can be found in many places...

Gardeners often encounter unique and colorful insects in their gardens. From the miracle of the Monarch butterfly that migrates to Mexico each autumn, to the fireflies that light up summer evenings with their special flashing glow, we all have a favorite.

They offer lodging in tipis and honor the legacy of the buffalo. With a little extra planning, you can map out a road trip full of farm-to-table restaurants. For example, a handful of states have blueberries available in late July, including Alaska, Oklahoma...

Unfortunately, you may not have much control over this phenomenon.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Variegation loss in bishop's weed may be more prevalent in shady areas, where the plant has the misfortune...

In locations with mild summer temperatures, snow on the mountain ground cover won't mind some morning sun.is preventing it from spreading into areas where it isn't wanted. Also called bishop's weed or goutweed, the shallow roots of this quick-growing,...

Your favoritewould look just as good. The colors follow the general scheme of many beds in our gardens: yellow/gold and pink/lavender/purple.This vignette reflects the yellow/gold and pink/lavender color scheme in our gardens as well.

Journalist Barbara Baer ofheard an interview with Dr. Levin on the radio and he made such a passionate plea to listeners that she felt moved to visit this forgotten outpost at the edge of civilization.

Flowers seem to grow everywhere. Magnolia trees can take up to 10 years after planting to release flowers. Southern magnolias are the official state flower of Louisiana and Mississippi, and the plant is often considered an icon of the American south.

The onions that sprout are still good to eat.Onions are best stored at cool temperature of around 32 degrees and start to produce sprouts at temperatures warmer than 40 degrees. It is best to use a perforated storage vessel or wire basket because this...

Plans started hatching in the Mid South Forum on December 29. The buffet was great and we all enjoyed catching up over lunch, as dedicated plantaholics do not linger when plant shopping.After lunch, I took some pictures of all of our loot and everyone...

If you're using the shearing method, it's best to wait until the plant is almost done blooming so you don't sacrifice too many new flowers and buds.You may find certain plants downright unpleasant to deadhead.

Twice a day every day, the Greyhound bus ran between their town and the next one, passing by the farm. Grandmother never had many problems with her creeping phlox and neither have I.

You can even sprinkle some in water and send you ducks diving for the treats. If you want to clean up your lawn or you just want to give your birds a special treat, dandelion greens and flowers are favorites.

February, 1994 was the first National Bird Feeding Month. The friendly folks gather from all corners of the globe to share information about their feathered friends. Members from around the world contribute information and the result is a database with...

Dave's Garden is definitely for and by real gardeners!We quickly moved across town to Dutch Gardens. This was the 'plug house'. The inverted pyramid coir planters really gave the display a tropical feel.The selection of containers were inspiring and the...

A 20-foot wide shrub buffer reduces decibel levels.Evergreen shrubs provide year-round noise reduction. Cypress of the Arborvitae family has dense, dark-green foliage and can be planted close together to form a solid mass.

Blame it on the spittlebug. Do the plants on your farm look a little frothy? Adult spittlebugs have triangular-shaped bodies about 1/4 inch long and come in a wide variety of colorations based on the species.

Native tree species such as escobilla (Schinus molle), quinine tree (Cinchona pubescens) and quenua (Polylepis spp.) exist in areas not yet converted to agricultural purposes, as well as flowering plants such as chuquiraga (Chuquiraga arcuata) and achupalla...

If you are thinking of adding fragrant flowering shrubs to your backyard, you'll be interested in learning about the best fragrant shrubs to select. Planting fragrant shrubs adds a new and delightful dimension to your garden.

The two outer silos each have been divided into two guest rooms, one upstairs and one downstairs. They also wanted to contribute to and be positive members of the community. The farm landscape felt comfortable and familiar to him, evoking memories of...

I plant a lot of cherry tomatoes in my front-yard garden because I tend to have issues with blossom end rot on the full-sized tomato cultivars. This sweet cherry-tomato hybrid is a hardy plant and delicious to cook with—a win-win for any urban home...

All the better, as the whole point behind Needle2Square, after all, is to spread the word about his friend's ministry far and wide. This is a reasonable calculation for an individual walking across the country, but add a charming goat into the mix, and...

These steps will go a long way toward preventing the Dreaded Damping Off, and you'll have healthy seedlings to set out this spring![1] Tom Clothier's Garden Site has some excellent information and advice about damping off.