Tips for choosing plants for your garden

Tips

 * Planting certain plants will reduce insect damage without resorting to chemicals. Examples are marigolds and garlic.
 * Talk to your local agricultural extension service agent or the equivalent in your area.
 * Talk to any successful home gardeners in your neighborhood. Since gardening techniques are quite specific to different climates and conditions, the locals can give good advice you won't find in a DYI article or book.
 * Check labels for insect, disease, and drought resistant varieties.

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