Better Gardening through Bugs Blue Lobelia by StormyinGA The Freep's Marty Hair has an interesting look at a new study from MSU that shows that having the right native plants in your garden encourages good bugs that prey on pests, reducing the need for pesticides. Having many different kinds of flowering plants is vital because they come into bloom at various times. Beneficial insects need access to pollen or nectar nearly every day. And speaking of pests, check out Eat Your Weeds in the Absolute Michigan blog! Read GARDEN PLOT: Native plants attract right kind of bug in the Detroit Free Press Read Enhancing Beneficial Insects with Native Plants from Michigan State University Posted/updated Jul 24, 2006 by Andrew McFarlane (Absolute Michigan) click to Send This Story to a Friend! Main Michigan News Page Go Back One Page

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