How Do You Keep Bugs Away From Plants Organically?
There are many ways to protect your plants from pesky insects. Whether you want to keep your flowers beautiful, or you hope for healthy, fresh vegetables from your garden, here are some suggestions that will keep the bugs away organically, without harming the environment. The first thing you can do as you plant a garden is to include flowers and herbs that repel insects, such as marigolds, garlic, sage, thyme or rosemary. Click on the link below for a more complete list of repellent plants and what pests they repel. Try kaolin clay. Mix one quart of the clay with one tablespoon of liquid soap and two gallons of water. Spray your plants with this mixture. You can find kaolin clay at stores that sell organic products, or from suppliers of pottery clay. Note: While it is quite effective, this method does leave a thin film on your plants, which is fine for a vegetable garden. If the plants are for purely aesthetic appeal, try the next method. Mix dry granulated garlic into the soil around
