Commonly found in most homes and gardens, geraniums are known to repel cabbage worms, leafhoppers and red spider mites. However, a special variety of geranium known as the citronella geranium or mosquito plant has been known to repel mosquitoes. This plant contains citronella oil, the same oil that is contained in citronella candles, that can be released when the leaves are rubbed or crushed.
May 11, 2017
Commonly found in most homes and gardens, geraniums are known to repel cabbage worms, leafhoppers and red spider mites. However, a special variety of geranium known […]
May 11, 2017
Install plants and landscaping elements that repel pests and encourage biodiversity. A yard that is dominated by one plant species, such as turf grass, is more […]
May 11, 2017
I spray a mixture of cedar oil and water on my lawn and shrubs. It’s organic and safe for kids and pets in low concentrations. It […]
May 11, 2017
Chinch bugs, one of the most common pests found in home lawns, can really do a number on your lawn despite their size. Irrigating the lawn […]
May 11, 2017
To prevent a plague of pests, avoid growing large areas of one type of plant. It is more difficult for pests to home in on their […]
May 11, 2017
A simple technique called soil solarization captures the suns heat to eradicate pests, weeds and diseases present in the soil now, waiting to attack vegetables later. […]
May 11, 2017
Did you know you can get rid of slugs and snails with eggs shells? Spread crushed shells underneath and around your plants. Add more shells every […]
May 11, 2017
Caterpillars and worms will feed on plants, chewing holes in leaves and stems. Larvae that develop into butterflies are a nuisance, but since butterflies themselves generally […]
May 11, 2017
The cure for aphids is sharp streams of water
use a pressurized sprayer, spray all the aphids off until you cant see any aphids anymore, wait twenty […]
