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Natural Gardening Nature Works - if we only cooperate!

Better living through chemicals is no longer the mantra of modern gardening. You can investigate some safe and natural alternatives for plant nutrition and pest control in Organic Alternatives . For a more detailed list of plant pests and suggested controls with low environmental impact, see Destructive Plant Pests.

Most importantly, there is no substitute for using the right plant in the right place. Janis Merrit, Texas native plant specialist offers a list of time-tested "mostly native" plants in Water Saving Plants. See also a list of plants to be avoided in Landscape Plants to Avoid. If you are interested in Japanese Gardening, you can visit Plants for Japanese Gardens in Hot & Dry Climates.

Hey, I'm on your side!
Well, maybe not if your an aphid! Green Lace Wing larvae are voraceous predators on many plant pests

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