Natural Repellents
BANANA PEELS placed around roses and other plants
bothered by aphids, make a natural repellent.
and will make the pests disappear
Why this is I do not know, but I have tried it
very successfully.
Keep putting the peel around the base
of the plants as long as the aphids are present
As an added bonus, the potassium in the banana skin
stimulates larger blooms.
CITRUS RINDS as a natural repellent have a chemical in
them that deters corn earworms.
I make a solution of citrus rinds by chopping them up
and placing them in a container with a quart of hot water.
I then let it sit overnight.
After this I strain out the rinds and spray the affected plants.
PEPPERMINT TEA sprayed onto plants has been shown
to repel Colorado potato beetles.
Steep two peppermint tea bags in a quart of hot water for
thirty minutes.
Let the tea cool, then strain and spray on plants.
I have tried this solution on other plants that have pest
problems.
I have read that this solution may be a good
all round natural repellent.
OLD TIRES used as planters repel squash and cucumber beetles.
I also find that using tires helps heat-loving
- plants to produce their best blooms.
WOOD ASHES. are a way to get rid of cucumber beetles.
Make a spray of wood ashes by mixing
1/2 cup of ashes in 2 gallons of water.
Then put this mixture into a watering can and then water the plants.
Note that if you have alkaline soil, be sparing with this
spray as it is very alkaline.
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:19 pm
I happened to grow onions and strawberries in an old tire sandbox. They turned out really well.
November 4th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
I think many people used to do this, with geat success.