Attract animals to the garden
In these days of sustainable development and environmental protection, attracting animal and insect life in your garden is a necessity.
Ladybug
Ladybugs are among the most famous beneficial insects. They appear when needed to eliminate aphids and other pests. Lifecycle, attraction, shelter.
Organic gardening ABCs – got the basics? We’ve got you covered!
Organic gardening means gardening together with nature instead of against it. Organic growing techniques endeavor to respect soil, plants… and the consumer, too. They rely on vegetable and fruit species that are well-suited to local growing conditions.
Aphids, how to get rid of them?
Aphids are fearsome insects that attack leaves and feed on plant sap. There are natural ways to treat against them. Leaves curl up and become sticky.
Beneficial insects that lend us gardeners a hand
These feed on pests, help plants reproduce, and give the soil better structure. Beneficial insects really give us a real hand in the garden!
Ladybug, the assistant gardener
The Good Lord’s beetle is an incredible bug that feeds on aphids. It is the best of the gardener’s friends.
The ladybug lifecycle, helping us out at every stage
A 10th century legend, over a thousand years ago, relates the story of a man condemned to death for having murdered someone. As he claimed his innocence, a ladybug landed on his neck and the executioner stayed his ax.
Aphids and ants on hibiscus killing off flower buds
All the species and varieties of Hibiscus are vulnerable to aphids. Here are the symptoms of such an invasion, and how to treat it.
