Probably every gardener's dream is a plot free from pests, mosquitoes and fliesSome gardens that I have seen seem to meet these conditions. Their owners simply put a lot of work into watering, feeding and any agrotechnical procedures, which makes the plants lush and he althy. Weakened, desiccated specimens are immediately attacked by pests.
I, apart from taking care of the garden, also try to plan plantings wisely, using the practical knowledge of our grandmothers. In the past, in houses against bedbugs, moths and fleas, the stems of mugwort, wormwood, thyme and walnut leaves were laid. It turns out that many herbs are equipped with defense mechanisms that protect the environment and themselves from attack by vermin.
The substances produced by plants most often affect the reproductive cycle of insects or prevent them from feeding. Plektrantus, also known as mosquito, sage, lavender, thyme, rosemary, basil and angina emit essential oils that repel insects. I noticed that these plants are very rarely attacked by pests.
When planted in flowerbeds, they will protect not only themselves, but also their neighbors.I try to plant them next to the terrace to protect myself from the virulence of mosquitoes and flies. I also like the smell of herbs. Plus, you don't have to go far to nibble on some grilled spices.
I sow marigolds in my garden because they reduce the occurrence of soil nematodes.Garlic also produces a similar, disorienting smell. I protect the cabbage and leeks from thrips by sowing carrots or white clover in their vicinity.Yellow melilot effectively reduces the feeding of the Colorado potato beetle.One of the ways to use herbs containing substances that destroy insects is to spray them.
Pour a few handfuls of leaves with boiling water and leave for a few hours.After draining and adding a few drops of washing-up liquid to improve the adhesion, the infusion is ready for use. It is impermanent and we have to use it up fairly quickly.We can fight farmers by spraying the root necks of plants with tansy or wormwood infusion. On the other hand, preparations made of dandelion, yarrow or chamomile reduce the fertility of spider mites.
