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THE BENEFITS OF LADYBUGS

Beneficial insects are good bugs - that means they eat bad bugs like aphids, thrips and spider mites that feed on your plants or they provide a benefit to the plants. Ladybugs for instance are great workers in the garden and a single ladybug can eat more than 5,000 aphids in its lifetime. Flowers attract other beneficial bugs including bees, butterflies and hummingbirds that help pollinate. Caterpillars are also beneficial. When they are preparing to form their cocoon, they will eat aphids. Here’s a list of some of our favorite plants that attract beneficial bugs.

PLANT A BUTTERFLY GARDEN

Homegrown & Local Since 1945

McDonald Garden Center was founded more than 65 years ago to provide the people of Hampton Roads a wide selection of high-quality products and services to enhance and beautify homes and gardens throughout all seasons. As a family owned and operated business, strong family values continue to be at the core of the business

DAD-APPROVED GIFTS

Celebrate Dad with something he's sure to love. Think outside the box of the usual ties and socks and give him something he can enjoy for years to come. Here's our top picks for pop...