Herbal Pesticides and Plant Nourishment..continued.
As a general
watering tip, add two table spoons of
sodium bicarbonate to
the watering can while watering your green plants. The plants will develop
better foliage and healthier flowers.
Incase your
plants are under attack by pests in a big way, use this environment friendly
pesticide. Grind together four onions, four red chilies, two garlic flakes and
keep for a day. The next day, mix this mixture into four liters of water and
spray to get rid of pest infestation.
At times,
squirrels can be a real problem for the garden. They can uproot small plants and
create havoc. One simple way to protect, your garden is to spread mothballs all
over the garden. Squirrels hate the smell and will stay away.
and
If you are
having trouble with flies and mosquitoes as you go to work in your garden, apply
a little mint juice on your exposed body. The insects hate the smell of mint and
will stay away.
If you have
indoor plants and you are planning to go out of residence, you need to find
solution to keep your plants hydrated. Dip a sponge in water and leave that
sponge next to the roots as you go off for a short holiday. The plants will stay
alive and well.
I hope you
enjoyed these tips. They can be quite useful to the novice and professional
gardener. Develop a green thumb the natural way and surprise your friends.
Disclaimer: All information
is provided in good faith and no liability of any kind is accepted.
The information provided, is in the nature of home tips and should
be used with caution.
