Ladybug Blog

• Early Spring Birds and Butterflies
  Spring is here, and although it has been remarkably cold and cloudy, the birds and butterflies that normally are seen in late April are just beginning to be around. Even the early bird arrivals like phoebes were noticeably late. Typically, here by late March, they came back in April in my area of the state. […]
• 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 […]