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Ladybugs: Your Garden's Secret Superheroes

Ladybugs may be small, but don't underestimate their power!

These tiny insects are your garden's secret superheroes, feeding on harmful pests like aphids and mites that can damage your plants.

And the best part? They're completely natural pest control! Instead of relying on harmful chemicals, let these little heroes do the work for you.

Plus, they're so cute! I mean, who wouldn't want a ladybug crawling on their hand like me?

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My collections of Fittonia-nerve plant 😊😊 #mylittlebotaniccorner #addictedtogardening https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo67KavFS5A2JWlvy3rkY1-dfTEX7PDR2H5nk80/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1obqxhwtzidgj

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#karicarambola flowers turning to #starfruit right before my eyes. #addictedtogardening #plantaddictsanonymous #fruittreeaddict #crazyplantguy #eatyourbackyard #backyardfoodproduction #gardeningislife #organicfruittrees #organicfruitgrowing #winteriscoming #babystarfruit #containerfruittrees #homegrowntastesbest #fruittreeseverywhere #tropicalfruittrees #grownintexas #growyourownstarfruits #growyourowntropicalfruit #hefe #hebertsworld https://www.instagram.com/p/BnOZuh9lDAN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yqjgcaixjt64

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New addition...Hummingbird/butterfly Garden. #gardenlove #hummingbirds #butterflies #gardener #naturelover #addictedtogardening (at Sheryl Mayhew Photography)

[kandicekelso]

Shout out to Husbands and Dads everywhere who put up with us and go with the flow to keep us happy... . What is your husband's least favorite thing to hear you say, but deals with it anyway to make you happy? . "I'm going to Target" "The check engine light is on" "It's Girl's Night tomorrow" . . For my poor husband it's, "I need you to dig another hole" 😅😅 #addictedtogardening #hesatrooper #landscapedesign . . #husbandsofinstagram #anothertree #bestoforegon #youroregon #exploreoregon #discoveroregon #oregonnw #cascadia #thenwadventure #pnwisbest #portlandnw #bestofnorthwest #exploregon #pnwcollective #explorewashington #wanderwashington #mthood #thatoregonlife #pnwisbeautiful #staypnw #decorideas #housebeautiful #betterhomesandgardens #countryhome #farmhousedecor #homedecorating #bhghome — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/31DqTPd

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The test #potatoes had to be dug up to make room for an unknown variety boxwood, to make room for a Tamukeyama maple tree, to make room for a tree form Limelight hydrangea. Lots of moving around today and tomorrow. 😛#addictedtogardening #gardening https://www.instagram.com/p/BmetL_5AgXc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3b6c9qt2qy6

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Hoverflies: The Tiny Heroes of Your Garden

Did you know that hoverflies can be your garden's secret weapon against pests?

These small but mighty insects not only help to pollinate your plants, but their larvae are also natural predators of aphids and other harmful insects.

By welcoming hoverflies into your garden, you can reduce your reliance on chemical pesticides and create a healthier, more sustainable environment for your plants. Plus, watching these little hoverers in action can be quite mesmerizing!

So next time you see a hoverfly buzzing around your flowers, give them a little nod of appreciation. They may be tiny, but they're definitely heroes in your garden.

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Bumblebees – The Most Important Pollinators Of Your Garden

Identification and Lifecycle of Bumblebees

Bumblebees are a vital part of any garden and are among the most important pollinators. These large fuzzy, buzzing insects pollinate most flowering plants, helping to fertilize them as they gather nectar and pollen.

Bumblebees are known for their distinctive large black and yellow striped bodies. They are social insects and a common sight in most gardens and outdoor spaces.

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Ladybugs – Best Way to Keep Garden Pests Under Control

Ladybugs (Ladybirds or Lady Beetles) are beneficial insects that can help you control most of the garden pests. These beneficial insects feed on numerous soft-bodied pests that damage your crops. With their voracious appetite, they can diminish the need for pesticides use.

Are you ready to invite them to your garden? In this short article:

1. Identification – oh yes, you say it's obvious… but can you identify ladybug eggs, larvae, and pupae? 2. Lifecycle 3. Pests Ladybugs Control 4. How to Attract Ladybugs And some other interesting facts about them.

Did you know that ladybugs generally move into a garden once the pest population is high? So, if your garden has only a few pests, it's unlikely that ladybugs will stay for long.

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Hoverflies – Why Are They Important to Your Garden?

Hoverflies (Syrphid Flies) are a crucial part of any garden. Hoverflies look like bees or wasps, and they hover in the air, darting back and forth before hovering again. They feed on nectar as adults and soft-bodied insects such as aphids, thrips, scale insects, and caterpillars when they’re larvae. These are some of the few beneficial insects that you will regularly see in your garden. They help control pests while pollinating flowers at the same time!

In this short article you will learn: -How to identify them -Lifecycle -What pests they control -How to attract them to your garden And some other interesting facts.

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Green Lacewing – Best Solution to Your Pest Problem

Green lacewings are common but little-known species of beneficial insects that can be found in many different environments, including your garden. Lacewings feed on nectar, pollen, and honeydew as adults and prey on pests and their eggs as larvae. Green lacewings have a wide temperature range tolerance and can live in harmony with other beneficial insects.

In this short article you will learn:

-How to identify them -Lifecycle -What pests they control -How to attract them to your garden

And some other interesting facts.

Did you know that some lacewing larvae collect and carry debris or food remains on their backs. Sounds discussing, but this provides camouflage and protects them from predators.