How to Keep Bugs Out Of Your Garden
If you plant a garden then having to control bugs comes along with the territory. There are many methods that you can use to control bugs beyond just spraying pesticide everywhere. This article will outline how to keep bugs out of your garden. Does this Spark an idea?
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The first step to keeping bugs out of your garden is by having the right kinds of plants in your garden. Certain plants do well in certain conditions, so you need to be aware of each plants needs and decide whether it would be a good fit for your garden. Bugs thrive on dying plants, so if you go to the nursery and just pick out the plants that look pretty, you may be inviting trouble because bugs will be attracted to a garden with dying plants in it. When you buy your plants talk to someone at the nursery about your garden and what type of plants would best suit your needs.
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The second step is to put a variety of plants in your garden. If you fill your garden full of just one type of plant, then you can be inviting a swarm to come and have a feeding frenzy. So mix up the type of plants that you will grow in order to avoid having your hard work destroyed by a swarm of hungry insects.
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The third step is to keep your garden free of weeds. Bugs love weeds and if you let them grow in and around your garden you will have problems with bugs eventually. As soon as you see weeds in the area of your garden remove them as quickly as possible.
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The fourth step is to put plants that attract beneficial insects in your garden as a means of protection from bugs. There are plants that attract beneficial insects that feed on the "bad" insects that eat your plants and can ruin your garden. Some of the plants that attract these beneficial insects are Dill, Zinnias, and Parsley. You can find a large number of plants that attract these beneficial insects by asking someone at your local nursery.
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Tips & Warnings
Use the tips in this article to keep bugs out of your garden.
