More and more gardeners are turning away from harsh chemicals and using organic solutions for both fertilizer and pest control. Tea is a great way to get rid of garden pests, beer added to water will kill slugs, and vegetable oil will take care of those creepy earwigs. To keep pesky mosquitoes at bay, plant Tai lemon grass. It looks great and mosquitoes won’t come near it. Three or four containers of Tai lemon grass around the area where you like to relax will create a mosquito-free zone.
A natural way to fend off flying pests such as bees, bugs, mosquitoes and wasps is to plant marigolds throughout your garden and around your yard. Plant several in containers near the deck, patio or verandah to help ward off uninvited guests.
Garden pest hate nicotine and caffeine. Dump old coffee grounds around the plants in your garden or break up some chewing tobacco and spread it among your plants. You’ll be amazed at how many garden pests avoid the area.
Use paprika in areas where you see ants. They also dislike lavender and garlic. Cats and squirrels dislike the fragrance of coleus, so be sure to add a few of these colorful plants to your garden. Spiders like to spin webs and though there is nothing prettier than seeing dew in a spider’s web, some people don’t appreciate them in the garden. They do kill flies and other insects that can do damage to your plants, but if you want to keep them out of your garden, sprinkle cloves among the plants.
Natural products will keep pests away and keep your garden alive with splashes of color to ensure you have a bold and beautiful garden this season.