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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.

White Aphids (Mealybugs) on jasmine leaves

How to Get Rid of Mealybugs on Plants

Gardening expert Melinda Myers shares her sure-fire tips on how to get rid of mealybugs. Also learn how to get rid of scale insects on plants.

7 Fascinating Monarch Butterfly Facts

Learn interesting facts about monarch butterflies, including how far they fly for migration and how...

4 Beneficial Insects You Want to See in Your Garden

These good bugs are ready to lend a helping hand in your yard and garden...

7 Sweet Facts About Honeybees

Get answers to frequently asked questions about these honey producing pollinators.

How to Build a DIY Bug Hotel

Learn how to create a DIY bug hotel where your beneficial backyard insects can put...

Quiz: How Many Types of Caterpillars Can You Identify?

Whether you’re a bug expert or new to the world of insects, scroll through our...

The Ultimate Guide to Growing Milkweed for Monarch Butterflies

Help monarch butterflies thrive by growing the one plant they need the most: milkweed.

6 Key Differences Between Bees and Wasps

Use this handy guide to know whether it's a bee or wasp buzzing through your...

7 Fascinating Bumblebee Facts You Should Know

Get to know interesting facts about these important pollinators, including where bumblebees live and the...

5 Easy Ways to Help the Bees

Native bees and honeybees are struggling in many places. Make the effort to help bees...

How to Get Rid of the 10 Worst Garden Insects

As if weeds and weird weather weren't bad enough, gardeners also have to face insect...

7 Natural Ways to Keep Bees and Ants Away From Hummingbird Feeders

Pests be gone! Discover seven smart ways to keep bees, wasps and ants away from...

Enjoy the Backyard Benefits of a Moon Garden

Learn what to plant for nighttime beauty and why moon gardens are so beneficial for...

10 Natural Ways to Eliminate Garden Insect Pests

Looking for ways to eliminate garden insect pests, without resorting to pesticides? Get our tips...

Grow Milkweed for Monarch Butterflies in 5 Simple Steps

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

Got Holes in Your Leafy Greens? You Have Cabbage Worms

Learn how to use organic solutions to protect your leafy green garden plants from damaging...

8 Mosquito-Repelling Plants You Need in Your Backyard ASAP

Why invest in pesticides or bug sprays to control mosquitoes when you can repel them...

5 Interesting Facts About Hummingbird Moths

Hummingbird moths can easily be mistaken for hummingbirds because they look and act similar. Learn...

5 Basic Butterfly Behaviors to Know

Take your butterfly gardening to the next level by learning some of their most common...