9 Surprising Facts About Ladybugs
Ladybugs, or lady beetles, are insects in the beetle family. There are about 5,000 species of these tiny insects, and most of them are quite helpful. Although best known as…
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Why You Shouldn’t Buy Ladybugs for Pest Control
Got pests? Encourage native ladybugs to inhabit your garden instead of buying wild-harvested ladybugs to manage unwanted insects. Purchased ladybugs are expensive and potentially disease-carrying, threatening native bug species already…
How to Build a $300 Underground Greenhouse
Growers in cold climates often utilize various approaches to extend the growing season or boost their crops, including cold frames, hoop houses, and greenhouses. Greenhouses—typically glazed structures— are often expensive…
Free Native-Plant Garden Plan for Your Specific Region
Native plants, as the name indicates, grow naturally in an area or region. There is a growing shift among many people away from a manicured garden with non-local species in…
What an Hour of Gardening Does to Your Body
You know how it’s illogical that people take escalators and elevators and then go to the gym to use the stair machine? The same could be said for people who…