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Insects that Mimic Ladybugs
Insects that Mimic Ladybugs
In nature, creatures that mimic other creatures always arouse suspicion, for a brightly colored marking quickly becomes the jaws of the beast. Defensive mimicry, used in defense against predators, is far more innocuous than aggressive mimicry, a tactic intended to...
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What to Do About June Bugs in the Garden
What to Do About June Bugs in the Garden
Late spring or early summer is the season for clumsy beetles bumping into lights or hovering around plants, otherwise known as June bugs. They show up every year in many gardens across North America, especially as temperatures warm up toward...
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Best Flowers to Plant Alongside Vegetables
Best Flowers to Plant Alongside Vegetables
For years, I treated flowers and vegetables as two completely separate parts of the garden. The flowers stayed in decorative beds near the patio, while the vegetables lived in their own space. Then one summer, almost by accident, I planted...
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How to Build a Pollinator-Friendly Vegetable Garden
How to Build a Pollinator-Friendly Vegetable Garden
A few years ago, I noticed something strange in my garden. One raised bed was overflowing with cucumbers, squash, and tomatoes. Another bed, planted with nearly the same crops, was producing noticeably less. The soil was similar, the watering schedule...
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How to Get Rid of Stinkbugs
How to Get Rid of Stinkbugs
A yearly occurrence is the proliferation of stinkbugs following the dwindling down of the season. Unlike lanternflies – undeniably destructive pestilences but at least interesting to look at – stinkbugs bear no such distinction. Few profess to actually love them,...
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Praying Mantises: All About This Beneficial Insect for Your Garden
Praying Mantises: All About This Beneficial Insect for Your Garden
Praying mantises are some of the most fascinating beneficial predators you’ll find in the garden. Known for their triangular heads, long necks, and front legs held in a prayer-like pose, these carnivorous insects are part of the order Mantodea and...
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How to Get Rid of Squirrels in the Garden
How to Get Rid of Squirrels in the Garden
Squirrels may seem like friendly denizens of the backyard, but they are actually agents of chaos that have gained the ire of many gardeners. They’ll ransack crops, gnaw on electrical wiring, and even cause willful destruction to property by chewing...
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11 Plants that Attract Pests to Your Garden
11 Plants that Attract Pests to Your Garden
Pests are a part of life for many a gardener. They say that opposites attract, and while that probably makes for an unstable relationship, in the garden, some of the most beautiful plants may just be a beacon for unsavory...
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Top 10 Gardening Tips Every Gardener Should Know
Top 10 Gardening Tips Every Gardener Should Know
Gardening success requires skill and experience gained over time, and we can all use some help as we progress on our planting journey. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice, there are always new tricks to learn. In this...
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How to Get Rid of Moles in the Yard
How to Get Rid of Moles in the Yard
Are you beginning to suspect your neighbor, who is up at odd hours of the night, of having a subterranean lair where he does his evil bidding? It’s unlikely that the clumps of overturned earth on your yard are the...
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About Vego

At Vego Garden, our goal is to redefine Raised Garden Beds. The company was founded with the goal of launching a modular metal garden bed system with a 20+ year life expectancy, utilizing eco-friendly metal materials instead of cutting down trees. We emphasize innovative design and high quality with our products. The name vego carries the spirit of DIY modular raised beds suitable for growing vegetables.

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