“This refreshing book delves into the fascinating relationships between insects and plants and will help you make your own insect-friendly garden.” —Holly H. Shimizu,  Executive Director of the United States Botanic Garden A healthy population of beneficial insects can eliminate the need for dangerous pesticides. Say goodbye to common pests like spider mites, aphids, and leafhoppers just by planting a beautiful garden full of the right flowers and herbs! At first it might seem counter intuitive to want bugs in your landscape, but insects are good for your garden—especially the helpful ones that eat the pests feeding on your favorite plants.