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Published: June 12, 2008
Beneficial insects can help protect landscape
By Bill Geer
Q :How can I attract more beneficial insects to my garden?

A :Insect pests catch a great deal of attention in the plant world. But more important and certainly more numerous are the beneficial insects that quietly go about their business pollinating our crops, decomposing waste and preying on garden pests.

Many of our garden friends go unnoticed by even the most dedicated gardener. Some are simply too tiny to ...

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