Garden Allies: The Insects, Birds, and Other Animals That Keep Your Garden Beautiful and Thriving

by Frederique Lavoipierre

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"The birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects that inhabit our yards and gardens are overwhelmingly on our side--they are not our enemies, but instead our allies. They pollinate our flowers and vegetable crops, and they keep pests in check. In Garden Allies, Frédérique Lavoipierre shares fascinating portraits of these creatures, describing their life cycles and showing how they keep the garden's ecology in balance. Also included is helpful information on how to nurture and welcome these show more valuable creatures into your garden."--Amazon.com. show less

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An excellent little guide to why it's better to get along with nature rather than to try to control it. All the little bugs and critters that you can find in your garden, if you just put away the pesticides/insecticides. The author aptly presents her information in a clearly and easily understandable manner. Cute illustrations. This one will go on my gardening shelf for referring to over and over again!

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