A healthy balance is sometimes hard to unearth in the garden. The battle against pests and disease is one that every gardener must wage. Unfortunately, too often the only options are to live with the problem or treat it with harsh chemicals. No one wants aphids on their roses, but gardeners should not have to poison their gardens and possibly themselves to get rid of them. Thankfully, the field of pest management has evolved significantly over the past couple of decades.

At SuburbanHabitat.com we believe in naturally balanced, chemical free gardens. To help you achieve a healthy balance in your garden, we offer a comprehensive system of products and techniques. The first step to balance is healthy plants fed by all natural organic fertilizer. Healthy plants are more resistant to pest infestation and disease outbreak. The next steps are prevention and pollination. Plants are protected from pests by an army of predatory insects such as ladybugs and praying mantids. Pollination is performed by butterflies and harmless, native, solitary bees. Once these components are in place, you can handle any problems that may arise using Integrated Pest Management (IPM). IPM is a pest control philosophy that always seeks the least toxic and most specific solutions to problems. These solutions typically include natural, physical, and biological controls. Chemicals are only employed as a last resort. When chemicals are used, the least toxic approach is the preferred method.

By learning to balance your garden naturally, you will promote bio-diversity, protect yourself and your gardens inhabitants from harmful chemical exposure, and grow a healthy, vibrant, eco-friendly garden. Click below to learn how to begin balancing your garden today!