You can also sprinkle a layer of used coffee grounds around vegetation to ward off these pests. They won’t like it and will typically move on to greener pastures in a few short days. Vinegar: Pour 1 cup household vinegar and 1/2 cup water into a spray bottle. Spray the pests on the...
All-Purpose Natural Pest Control Spray Recipe NEVER use on herbs or vegetables Garden Pest Control against Aphids and Caterpillars Garden Pest Control against Asparagus Beetles, Flea Beetles, Earworms and Maggots Garden Pest Control against Scale ...
It is very tempting to reach for a bug spray and nuke the lot of them. But, before we do that, it is worth remembering that most pesticide sprays are non-specific and will kill a wide variety of insects; the good, bad, the bug-ugly – and the butterflies. Luckily we are becoming ...
Bug Spray for Sensitive Skin– If you have sensitive skin, using DIY recipes might give you a sense of trepidation. You can set your mind at ease with this recipe, which is perfect for those with easily irritated skin. Flowers as Repellent Companions– Gardeners have long planted flowers in ...
Click here to find my “famous” fruitcake cookie recipe. Merry Christmas! Search for: ABOUT ME… I know that to everything there is a season, but I’m a gardener and I start counting the days until spring the day after Christmas. I live and grow in Zone 5b where I care for my ...
This week’s Garden News Magazine recipe using fruit grown in my garden. Strawberries don’t thaw out well after freezing. They tend to go soft. But frozen fruit is perfect for adding to pies, cakes and puddings. In this instance, I’ve added strawberries to some jam and filled a light...
Children will surely love this new recipe! RELAXATION ACTIVITIES Flower in the windChildren stand next to each other on a line, leaving one arm's length between them and the friends standing next to them. They become flowers. They raise their arms up in the air, they sway in the wind. ...
Borage leaves can be used as an organic fertilizer in your garden following the recipe below: –Remove the leaves from one of the plants and place them in an air-tight container –Add just enough water to cover the leaves and seal the lid ...
Milk is a great way to get rid of thrips without posing any harm to the plants. Dilute milk with water in a 1:1 ratio and spray where you spot an infestation on leaves. You can also use it to control aphids. Find the Best Milk Uses in the Gardenhere ...
Pour the solution into a spray bottle and spray it on plants that are heavily infested with aphids. (Make sure you release ladybugs at the base of those plants—they’ll crawl up to find their food.) Beneficial Bug Food This recipe uses a little honey to attract the good bugs. It will...