We must do our best to understand some of the ecosystems in the garden. If we kill off one pest, we in turn may kill off another beneficial creature by depleting its natural food source.
EXAMPLES:
Wasp larvae eat cut worms
Ladybugs eat aphids
Some pests must be dealt with (and we’ll talk about those), but in general, the more diversity you can have in a garden, both in plants and in insects, the better your garden will be.
Imagine Eden for a few moments. Close your eyes, and think about walking through God’s perfect garden. Do you imagine perfectly lined rows, each with a different type of plant? Likely not. The perfect balance is achieved through diversity in the soil, and with the plants you grow.
Growing all one type of plant is very contrary to the way nature works, so mimic that diversity in your garden as much as possible by planting flowers to attract pollinators, herbs to prevent pests, and using Essential Oils to do much of the same.
QUESTION – WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BLEND OF PLANTS TO GROW TOGETHER?
