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Garden Bugs

Garden bugs in the backyard are not always a bad thing. We’re breaking down the good, the bad and the ugly so you can keep harmful garden insect pests away.

A monarch butterfly rests on milkweed.

Grow Milkweed for Monarch Butterflies in 5 Simple Steps

Help monarchs thrive by growing their favorite food in your yard.

7 Natural Ways to Keep Bees Away From Hummingbird Feeders

Pests be gone! Discover seven smart ways to keep backyard bugs away from feeders.

7 Creepy Crawly Facts About Spiders

Hone your backyard spidey senses and learn about these garden good guys.

5 Beneficial Bees You Want in Your Garden

Help these good bees thrive in your backyard.

5 Ways to Help Bees

Make the effort to help bees in your area with these simple steps.

The Backyard Benefits of a Moon Garden

Take a nighttime stroll through moonlit flowers and evening pollinators.

Is This Insect a Moth or Butterfly?

Many people think that moths are the nighttime equivalent of butterflies, but it’s not quite...

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Ladybugs

Learn why you want this charming insect in your backyard.

My Adventures as a Newbie Beekeeper

Follow this newbie's journey to learn how to get your own backyard abuzz.

Get Up Close and Personal with Mysterious Mantids

Turn over a leaf and meet the intriguing hunters in your backyard.

How Butterflies and Bugs Hibernate

Butterflies and bugs make themselves at home nestled under leaves or hidden beneath tree bark...

Annual and Periodic Cicadas

The 17-year periodic cicadas emerged this past spring, but annual cicadas are present every year.

Sphinx Moths, the Stars of the Evening

Sphinx moths tend to appear in the later afternoon and evening hours, and often visit...

Types of Butterflies Worth Knowing

From painted ladies to monarchs and malachite butterflies you'll want to add all of these...

Bring on the Butterflies!

Butterflying made simple! Learn butterfly names and where the best places are to look for...

The Lovely Luna Moth

The pale green wings and feathery tails of the luna moth make it an especially...

Spotlight On Moths

Learn all about moths! Plus, find out the difference between a moth and a butterfly.

4 Facts About Native Bees in Your Backyard

Learn these important facts about bees to help you grow a garden that's safe and...

Top 10 Flowers That Attract Bees

Create an ideal habitat for bees by planting flowers these helpful garden bugs need to...