Our Friends the Pollinators

Pollinators and other beneficial bugs are gardener's best friend. The last thing you want to do is eliminate all the bugs from your garden. Broad-spectrum insecticides don't just kill the pests -- they also kill the natural predators that eat those pests. We understand that a targeted spraying might be necessary from time to time, which is why we offer the environmentally friendly Don't Bug Me product for a safe way to kill soft bodied insects. Used it once you have identified the pest, and only when you are sure you are spraying the pests directly.

Most importantly, remember that the best thing that you can do for your garden is to encourage a healthy bug population. Choose plants that produce tiny clusters of flowers, because these flowers tend to attract beneficial insects like ladybugs. For example, plant alyssum, yarrow, Queen Anne's lace, catmint, and feverfew in the garden. All of these plants reseed or re-grow every year, so once you plant them, you can enjoy them season after season. After they've stopped blooming, cut them back to encourage more growth. Most of all, pay attention to what plants attract honeybees, ladybugs, lacewings, and other bugs, and let them flourish.