7 Perennials That Stop Garden Pests Naturally, Never Spray Again

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  @DeborahLevy-z6p · 4 months ago

  *1. Lavender x 3, 18 ins apart heavy clay soil work in coarse gravel. Prune leave, ⅓growth above ground.<br>*2. Catmint. Repels mosquitoes, aphids ... cut back by half after first bloom<br>3. Yarrow . Aphids. And Flowers attract other insect preditors. Rhizomes. Plant 3<br>*4. Lemon balm. Releases Citronella. Mosquitos and Interupts ant trails. Plant near ant entry zones. Dehead before seeding. <br>*5. Chives stratically effective pest control. Release sulphur compounds. Plant near roses and around root veges. Cut diwn to 2 ins above ground.

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  @TheForeverGarden24H · 3 months ago

  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqQE6PmFcss&amp;t=258">4:18</a> It’s amazing how many plants can naturally protect a garden without needing chemical sprays.

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  @greenrootsociety · 2 months ago

  This is the kind of content that deserves to be recommended to everyone. Clear, engaging, and genuinely useful. 👏

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  @EverlivingGarden · 2 weeks ago

  I really like the idea of letting the garden do some of its own pest management. Choosing the right plants seems like a much more sustainable approach than constantly reaching for a spray bottle. 🌿

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  @Jilliberation · 4 months ago

  Tansy (ragwort) is considered a noxious invasive weed in Washington State. Tansy contaminated grass hay is a real problem. One of the kids in my sister&apos;s 4-H group lost her pony when the grass hay they bought for the winter had tansy in it. Ever since that sad day, I&apos;ve been extra dedicated to eradicating Tansy whenever I see it. Fortunately, it pulls up really easy. You just can&apos;t ever let it go to seed, because they&apos;re wind dispersed, like with &nbsp;dandelions. Grandpa always put us kids on weekly pull patrol in the fields he planned to cut for his cows. He always made sure tansy never made it into any bales he cut for the winter.

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  @LeafandPot456 · 4 months ago (edited)

  This completely changed the way I think about pest control in the garden. I never realized certain plants could create a natural defense system that works better than constantly spraying chemicals.

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  @Bluefairie · 1 month ago

  I’ll be moving the Tanay I pulled from the side of the road. This is the bast garden information I’ve heard in years. I have subscribed💚👍

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  @trevordeane8834 · 3 months ago

  People have been conditioned over the last 70 years to think that the only solution to pests is chemical sprays, when previously for thousands of years we knew the truth.

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  @rowanstarling3816 · 1 month ago (edited)

  I have been growing lemon balm, lavender, &nbsp;marigolds, &nbsp;catnip, catmint, and yarrow in my vegetable garden for years. &nbsp;I&apos;ve never had a problem with bugs. &nbsp;As an aside, &nbsp;my mom gave me the yarrow from her garden. &nbsp; It is pretty expensive to buy.

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  @barryandjackypowell8239 · 1 month ago

  Watching from South Africa, near Worcester, Western Cape. Please for non USA gardeners give small map showing your Various Zones <br>TIA

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  @PerennialGarden · 2 months ago

  Moving away from chemical pesticides is the best step any gardener can take. One thing I love about yarrow is that the lacewing larvae it attracts are absolute aphid-devouring machines they’re literally nicknamed &apos;aphid lions&apos;! Witnessing that biological warfare happen right in your own backyard is spectacular. Awesome video!

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  @davidnevins4883 · 4 months ago

  Should turn this into a book! I’d buy it.

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