How to Combat Pests Naturally in Your Garden

Gardening is a fun and rewarding hobby but bugs can really ruin the peaceful experience. When bugs show up it is important to use natural ways to keep your garden healthy. We should look at some good ways to deal with pests without using any chemicals.

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Gardens are home to many kinds of insects and some of them are actually helpful. Get helpful bugs such as ladybugs lacewings and predatory beetles to keep aphids in check. These bugs eat the usual pests you find in gardens and help keep them under control. Putting in flowers such as dill fennel or marigold can bring in these useful bugs.

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Companion planting is a way to grow different plants side by side to help them grow better and keep bugs away. Basil keeps away whiteflies and mosquitoes and even aphids so it works really well with tomato plants. Planting garlic or chives close to roses helps keep aphids and Japanese beetles away.

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Some natural things can keep pests away pretty well. Diatomaceous earth is a great option for keeping slugs snails and other soft-bodied bugs away since it comes from old algae. Just spread it around the bases of the plants. Neem oil comes from the seeds of the neem tree and is a strong choice for dealing with pests. It affects the life cycles of harmful insects while keeping the good ones safe.

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You can use some things you have at home to make good pest repellents. You can combine water with dish soap and cayenne pepper to help get rid of aphids and spider mites. One way to deal with pests is to use a spray made from garlic and chili. This mix can keep different bugs away and it won't harm your plants.

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Birds are really good at helping to keep pests under control. Putting up birdhouses or feeders in your yard might bring in birds that eat bugs. You can attract frogs and toads by adding some shallow water areas which can help keep pests under control.

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Use things like row covers to keep moths and beetles away from your plants. These light materials let air, water, and sunlight in but keep bugs away. Putting sticky traps in your garden can help cut down on flying bugs such as whiteflies and gnats.

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A plant that is in good shape is not as prone to getting pests. Make sure to add compost to your soil often to keep it healthy and in good shape. Don't water too much because wet soil can bring in pests such as slugs and snails. Make sure to trim your plants often and take away any dead or bug-infested sections to help them grow better.

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Think about changing what you plant every season to stop pests from getting too comfortable. Various plants draw in various pests and changing their locations can mess with the pests' life cycles. Also having different kinds of plants can help keep pests away because they have to deal with many different flavors and choices.

The best way to deal with pests without chemicals is to support a healthy ecosystem. If you learn how plants work with helpful bugs and ways to keep pests away you can have a strong and healthy garden without using chemicals.