Not all beetles have such fanciful names as fireflies and ladybugs. But many of them have something more important in common: They’re good bugs for your garden. Coleoptera, more commonly known ...

Our gardens are home to many natural predators, from the familiar ladybugs and spiders to the less-familiar rove beetles and parasitic wasps. These beneficial garden insects, or “beneficials ...

Butterflies are beautiful and delicate creatures that liven up any garden, so it’s no surprise that many people want to attract them. In addition to their beauty, they are important pollinators.

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which we learned many gardeners regard as essential players in controlling Japanese beetles and other garden pests. We were surprised by some of the results. For example, we suspected gardeners ...

The grapes have become a hot spot for Japanese Beetles. After they are done flowering, a few sprinkles of garden dust really drops the beetles. No other insects visit, so only the beetles are harmed.

But after using an indoor garden for three years, I’m a convert. It’s really useful as insurance that I’ll always have fresh herbs — it’s like a tiny farmers’ market stand in my ...