Your vegetable garden is a little green haven—but it often attracts unwanted guests like aphids, slugs, and mosquitoes. Instead of turning to chemical insecticides, you can use natural, effective, and eco-friendly solutions to protect your plants. Here are 5 simple natural remedies to keep garden pests at bay.
Sprinkle used coffee grounds around your plants to repel slugs, ants, and aphids. Not only does it discourage pests, but it also improves soil quality and supports microbial life.
Boil rhubarb leaves in water, let the mixture cool, then spray it on affected plants. This natural solution is especially effective against aphids, which commonly damage tender shoots and leaves.
Spread wood ash around your vegetables to deter slugs and snails. It forms a dry, irritating surface for soft-bodied pests, while also enriching the soil with minerals like potassium and calcium.
Make a lavender infusion (using fresh or dried flowers), and spray it on plants. Its pleasant smell for humans is a natural repellent for aphids and mosquitoes.
Mix baking soda with water (1 teaspoon per liter), and spray it onto your plants. This solution helps prevent fungal diseases and also works as a mild insect repellent.
Protecting your garden naturally is not only safer for the environment but also better for your health. These homemade tips are budget-friendly, easy to apply, and surprisingly effective. Try them out and adapt according to your garden’s needs!
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