This is my first attempt at gardening, and I have run in to a
couple of problems thus far. First, my pea plants were demolished twice,
and I have given up on them. I suspect either slugs or cutworms, but
all my attempts failed and controlling them.

Right now however, I have noticed aphids. Black and green. They are
here and there on a number of my plants. The plants are not showing any
signs of distress, but I am concerned. I don't want to lose these plants
that are currently doing SO well!

What do I do? I have noticed some ladybugs in my beds (3 or so), so
they are helping to rid the aphids, but do I also need to take action?