Mason Bees
We all know that bees are beneficial in polinating our gardens. And most of us know that, for whatever reason science has failed to explain, honey bees are on the decline.
For that reason, I decided to encourage Mason Bees to live in my yard. I purchased a 'pre-made' hive for about $20 to put in the garden.The Mason bees are harmless - and their polinating properties are as great as the Honey bee. It took about two years for the Mason's to take up residence and really start re-producing good. But this morning I went out and my Wisteria tree was awash with them. Even though most of the blooms are gone, there must be some residue to attract the bees in such numbers.
This will be my next 'research' project.
White Flies
White Flies love your Gardenia Bush as much as you, but will totally destroy the appearance of your bush. They suck the fluid from the leaves and leave them black and ugly.You can control these nasty little critters by tacking a yellow cup onto the one end of a stake, pushing the stake into the ground in an inconspicuioius place; then covering the yellow cup with any type oil.
The White Flies will be attracted to the yellow cup and will stick to it . .
Cameleon
The Cameleon is the gardeners best friend. I just love to see these little babies scooting across my porch or steps. But, I really love it when I see them on a flower or shrub. These babies LOVE insects and will keep your shrubs bug free!
Freddie the Frog
Here's another faithful helper. His name is "Freddie the Frog". I don't know if it's the same one that shows up on this Hosta each year, but I pretend it is and he's a very welcome houseguest. I get real excited when I see these babies in my plants.
