Set aside a part of the garden to compost directly on the ground, then use this area for planting once the compost is broken down. This saves moving the compost and since the compost heap is placed around the garden more of the garden benefits from earthworm activity. You can enhance your flower garden with vegetables. Red or green lettuce, cauliflowers and cabbages planted between bulbs or annuals provide wonderful color and texture. They will draw pollinating insects and birds.
Chives have a scent that repels insects.
Marigolds reduce soil nematodes. Nasturtiums attract aphids and white fly away from fruits and vegetables. Sawdust around plants can deter slugs and snails. You can search the database by single or multiple keywords or read general information on vegetables, fruits and nuts, flowering plants, ornamental trees and shrubs, and turf grasses. Sundance Supply resources for building greenhouses.