Ladybug Blog

• Why Raised Beds Shrink and How to Replenish Them Wisely
  The first year a raised bed is filled, it often looks just right. The soil is dark, loose, and level with the top boards. Plants settle in quickly, and the whole bed feels full of promise. By the second year, many gardeners notice that the soil line has dropped. What once reached the top edge […]
• Beneficial Insects
  Beneficial insects are a species that help controll pest populations, pollinate plants, and aiding in nutrient recycling. As the spring season approaches, these insects become especially important for naturally suppressing pest populations before they cause significant damage. Utilizing natural enemies in gardens and greenhouses is very important for maintaining healthy plants while reducing the need […]
• Bargain Plants Cost More Than You Think
  I try to go home and visit family each summer, and this past one was no exception.  The fact that two of my all-time favorite houseplant stores are located in the town I grew up in is purely coincidence.  One of these stores was around since I was in elementary school, and the other popped […]