A lot of plants have deterrent and discouraging propertiespestsSome species planted together create harmonious duets resistant todiseaseProper planting planning will allow us avoid a lot of trouble during the gardening season. Here are some ideas for natural plant protection.
Soil nematodes
TagetesandMarigoldsare extremely helpful in combating soil nematodes. At the same time, they look lovely on the edges of the rebate or as filling in empty spaces. Both plants emit a specific smell that deters summer nightmares, i.e. flies and mosquitoes.
Aphids
Nature has also invented a way to deal with aphids. These insects will lose interest in our discount if they includesummer savory ,lavenderornasturtium .
Ants
A refined and resistant pair is created byrosezlavenderThis duo will put both aphids and ants off. The latter can be extremely troublesome, especially on plots near forests. That is why it is worth plantingmarjoram ,field mint , as well asrapunzel ,wrotycz commonorwormwood wormwoodWormwood not only scares off ants, but also prevents fungal disease - blackcurrant rust on blackcurrants. Walnut is another species that ants do not like. It also has many other advantages - it grows quickly, regenerates quickly, gives delicious dried fruits and provides shade.
By also thinking about useful insects, such as bees, we can help them by creating flower meadows.Thanks to this, we will increase their chances of survival and create a perfect place for collecting nectar. You can make your own mixtures or buy ready-made ones that have the right proportions of different plants.
Snails
Mustard ,garlic ,onionandthyme have many uses
in the garden - they please the eyes, they are perfect spices, and they scare away snails. The following pests are also effective:nasturtium ,sageandhyssopAnd if we want to have peace with them , it is worth planting snail-resistant plants. These include thick-leaved funky varieties such as 'Francee' and 'Halcyon'.
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The magnificent white cabbage butterfly, when it is a larva, can do a lot of damage to the garden. Natural deterrents are planted on the edges of the vegetable gardendill ,sage ,rosemary ,thyme ,peppermintandbylica
Downy mildew
If we plant garlic or chives under fruit trees, rose bushes or strawberries, we will quickly get rid of the problem related to the autumn's mildew attack.
Rodents
Even for small rodents, such as mice, nature has found a way - they will be discouraged from visiting our green paradisespurge ,melilot ,garlic ,imperial checkerboard ,sunflowerlubnarcissus variety 'La Riante' Moles will not drill tunnels near flowerbeds, in the vicinity of which growquinoa ,garlic ,marigold ,bylica ,lilacorthyme
Eastern laurelandcorianderare plants with high resistance to most diseases and pests. Planted even by novices should guarantee successful cultivation.
Zuzanna Wasiluk
