Control Insects Naturally - Control the insect population by installing bird houses or bat boxes to curb the amount of unwanted flying insects around your property.

Mulch your beds - 2 inches of mulch naturally retains moisture, offers a neat appearance and greatly reduces the amount of weeding. Keep mulch a couple of inches away from the base of trees.  Freshen your mulch with a quick cultivation once or twice a year.  There are several varieties available, from Cedar to Cocoa bean, Wood Chips, Bark etc. do NOT use dyed wood mulch, it can cause problems if they are chemical based dyes that leach and injure sensitive root systems

Compost - use leaves grass clippings and garden debris in your compost pile. Good Compost adds excellent organic matter into your soil and improves drainage and air circulation in claysoil.  In sandy soil it will improve water retention and texture.