I had an extraordinary herd of Assassin Bugs in the grass beneath all my veggie (tomato) eBuckets and containers this past spring. I Googled and read up on Assassin Bugs, and learned to welcome them as an ally against anything remotely thinking about getting past them and up to my tomato vines. In fact, I didn't even see a bug make it to the sides of any container, all spring! I did not spray anything at all on my veggies, because the Assassins halted any (and all) predators.
Research showed me why I had Assassins living in the grass beneath the containers. Upon careful inspection of the "grass," I discovered a whole patch of MILKWEED, lining the perimeter of my fenceline.
Milkweed -- the favorite food of Assassin Bugs!
So, now, tell me again, how do I grow this for next season?
