Organic gardening is a method of growing plants where only natural materials are used to prepare and fertilize soil, and get rid of insects and disease.
Organic pest control is very creative. First, the soil is weeded, raked and given nutrients regularly. Next, the helpful bugs and animals that kill pests are protected from harm and encouraged to stay. "Good" bugs include ladybugs, praying mantis, stink beetles and earwigs.
Toads, frogs, salamanders, lizards and many birds are pest eaters too.
| DID YOU KNOW? The more humus you put in your garden, the more earthworms you'll attract. Earthworms improve the soil and help plants grow.
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