Sustainable Practices
At Tagawa Gardens, we always seek to be aware of how our actions affect our earth, our ecosystems, our environment, and each other. With our commitment to sustainable practices, you […]
Honeybees
Did you know that one honeybee produces 1/12 a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime? Unlike solitary native bees, honeybees are social insects that live together in hives, working together […]
Butterflies
To welcome the butterflies, first welcome the caterpillars! Through the process of metamorphosis, the caterpillar devouring your dill and parsley today may become the luminous swallowtail butterfly flitting through your […]
Backyard Birds
The more habitat we create in our garden for birds, the healthier our gardens will be – and the happier we will feel watching the birds’ feathered antics. Even in […]
Deer, Rabbits, & Other Pests
While we work hard to create beautiful gardens that support pollinators, birds, and wildlife, all of us live with garden challenges that need specific solutions. From Japanese Beetles to neighborhood […]
Managing Voles
A gardener’s guide to deterring voles from your landscape.
Japanese Beetle
Mitigating the damage of a formidable garden pest.
Japanese Beetle: Vulnerable or Resistant?
A list of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants that are either resistant or vulnerable to Japanese Beetles.
Plants for Pollinators and Hummingbirds
A guide to plants that attract bees, butterflies, and more to your garden.
Deer and Rabbit Resistant Annuals
A guide to plants less likely to be browsed by deer and rabbits.
