I have a variety of beneficial insects in my garden, and I attract beneficial insects to my garden by providing cover, moisture, and avoiding the use of pesticides whenever possible. 
Some of these beneficial insects help pollinate my garden, others help guard it from unwanted pests, but they all help my garden be a better place.
Here are 5 of my favorites.
1. The Praying Mantis ~ I never get tired of seeing these beautiful creatures. When I see them in my summer garden I know they’re consuming all those pesky little bugs.
2. The Butterfly is a beautiful pollinator. I love to watch them floating from flower to flower.
3. The Ladybug is another spring favorite to see in my garden. I know they’re munching all those little aphids and keeping them off my plants.
4. The Bee is my favorite pollinator. I like to keep my garden pesticide free so I don’t cause the honey bees any more stress than they’re already under.
5. Parasitic Wasps ~ Because they go after those pesky tomato horn worms in my garden.
What are your favorite beneficial insects?