This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Three things happen when you plant a garden. You meet your neighbors, ...

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Lush foliage and bouquets of blooms in the landscape have rolled out the green carpet for a creepy, crawly parade. For insects, spiders and caterpillars, the plumped-up garden is more than eye candy.