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How to Get Rid of Squash Vine Borers
How to Get Rid of Squash Vine Borers
Much like a poison that can topple kingdoms, it is often said that the deadliest operatives infiltrate from within, besieging the targeted organization through underhand, clandestine tactics. Squash borers, the scourge of squash gardeners everywhere, have mastered the art, becoming...
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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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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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14 Common Greenhouse Pests and Pest Management Tips
14 Common Greenhouse Pests and Pest Management Tips
Greenhouses are ideal for cultivating plants, but they can also attract a variety of insect pests. Even with the right conditions, poor housekeeping and soggy soil can create an environment that encourages pests to breed and spread, affecting your crops...
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Halloween Gardening Activities for Kids: Fun for the Little Pumpkins
Halloween Gardening Activities for Kids: Fun for the Little Pumpkins
Halloween is just around the corner budding gardeners, and what better way to celebrate than with some fun gardening activities? I'll share some creative and engaging Halloween gardening projects for kids that are both scarily fun and educational. So, prepare...
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Beneficial Insect: Spiders
Beneficial Insect: Spiders
Garden Spiders: Friend or Foe? (Spoiler: They're Friends) Few people have neutral feelings about spiders. Some are repulsed by their spindly legs, numerous eyes, and venomous bites (though most are harmless to humans). Others are fascinated by their artistic web...
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Beneficial Insects: The Praying Mantis
Beneficial Insects: The Praying Mantis
The Praying Mantis: Taking Down Pests in the Garden When you grow flowers and vegetables, you find yourself doing things that seem counterintuitive to people who don’t garden. You find peace in getting your hands dirty. You collect garbage and...
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Flowers that Attract Butterflies to Your Garden
Flowers that Attract Butterflies to Your Garden
As you lay back and take a cool sip of refreshment, you may have noticed butterflies flitting about in the garden. Attracted to the nectar, butterflies are especially active during the summer, seeking sweet nectar from colorful flowers. Due to...
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Beneficial Insects: Look for These Bugs in the Garden
Beneficial Insects: Look for These Bugs in the Garden
While you may not take much notice of the insects in your garden, a closer look yields an intricate ecosystem of teeming plant and insect life. Though pollinators are certainly the most popular beneficial insects, there are a medley of...
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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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