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  • Marich
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2024
    • 885

    How do I kick pests out of my garden without going all toxic on them?

    No bugs allowed at this garden party! Share your eco-friendly hacks – whether it's plant BFFs, DIY bug sprays, or setting up a bug-friendly trap house. Let’s keep it green, not mean!
  • Murky
    Member
    • Jan 2024
    • 32

    #2
    Hey garden pals! 🌿

    I feel ya on the pest prob! My go-to is planting some marigolds – bugs hate 'em, and they look pretty too! Also, tried this DIY garlic spray, just mix garlic and water, spray it around. Bugs ain't fans of garlic breath either! 😄🦗 And hey, ladybugs are the real MVPs – they chow down on aphids like there's no tomorrow. Let's keep it natural, keep it green! 🌱✨​

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    • Chichi
      Member
      • Jan 2024
      • 91

      #3
      Hey green thumbs! 🌿 Dealing with those garden party crashers too. Planted some marigolds – they hate the smell or something. Also, brewed a garlic-pepper spray that keeps 'em critters away. Give it a shot! 🌼🌶️ Hope this helps keep your garden bug-free! 🦋✨

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      • LightRenz
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2024
        • 357

        #4
        Aside from garlic spray you can also try soapy water, and crushed eggshells. Your garden will be pest-free (hopefully), and you'll feel like a green-thumbed wizard!

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        • byangskieee
          Senior Member
          • Jan 2024
          • 198

          #5
          Garden pests the party crashers we never invited. I'm all about the eco-friendly bug-off strategy. it's like convincing them there's a better garden next door. Plant some mint! it's like the bouncer of the plant world, bugs hate it but your garden will love the vibe. And hey, a DIY bug spray is like the VIP section for your plants – exclusive and effective. 🐜🌼✨🌿

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          • PatJones
            Senior Member
            • Jan 2024
            • 263

            #6
            Plant some aromatic herbs like rosemary or lavender – they're like the bouncers of the garden party. For a DIY bug spray, mix water with a dash of dish soap and a drop of peppermint oil. Give it a shot, and hope your plants enjoy the pest-free vibes! Hope this helps!

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            • Sandy
              Senior Member
              • Jan 2024
              • 468

              #7
              I suggest that you consider natural solutions like neem oil, diatomaceous earth, or companion planting with pest-repelling plants. Regularly inspect and manually remove pests. Maintaining a healthy garden with proper watering and soil can also deter pests.🪴😉

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              • Kennethn
                Senior Member
                • Jan 2024
                • 1020

                #8
                Try planting marigolds or basil to repel pests naturally, and use a DIY spray with garlic and essential oils to keep bugs at bay—green and bug-free! 🌿🦟

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                • Marich
                  Senior Member
                  • Jan 2024
                  • 885

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Murky
                  Hey garden pals! 🌿

                  I feel ya on the pest prob! My go-to is planting some marigolds – bugs hate 'em, and they look pretty too! Also, tried this DIY garlic spray, just mix garlic and water, spray it around. Bugs ain't fans of garlic breath either! 😄🦗 And hey, ladybugs are the real MVPs – they chow down on aphids like there's no tomorrow. Let's keep it natural, keep it green! 🌱✨​
                  Love the tips! Marigolds and garlic spray are legit for keeping pests at bay. And yeah, ladybugs are total heroes in the garden! Thanks for sharing these awesome ideas! 🙌

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                  • Marich
                    Senior Member
                    • Jan 2024
                    • 885

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Kennethn
                    Try planting marigolds or basil to repel pests naturally, and use a DIY spray with garlic and essential oils to keep bugs at bay—green and bug-free! 🌿🦟
                    Great tips! 🌱 Marigolds and basil are awesome for natural pest control, and the garlic and essential oils spray sounds like a solid plan for keeping bugs away—appreciate the suggestion!

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                    • Marich
                      Senior Member
                      • Jan 2024
                      • 885

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Sandy
                      I suggest that you consider natural solutions like neem oil, diatomaceous earth, or companion planting with pest-repelling plants. Regularly inspect and manually remove pests. Maintaining a healthy garden with proper watering and soil can also deter pests.🪴😉
                      Great suggestions! Using neem oil and diatomaceous earth sounds solid, and I’ll definitely look into companion plants and manual checks. Thanks for the tips! 🌿👍

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                      • Chocomucho
                        Senior Member
                        • Mar 2024
                        • 401

                        #12
                        Companion Planting: Some plants naturally repel pests. For example, marigolds can help deter aphids, and basil can keep mosquitoes away. Planting these around your garden can help keep unwanted critters at bay.​

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                        • Marich
                          Senior Member
                          • Jan 2024
                          • 885

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Chichi
                          Hey green thumbs! 🌿 Dealing with those garden party crashers too. Planted some marigolds – they hate the smell or something. Also, brewed a garlic-pepper spray that keeps 'em critters away. Give it a shot! 🌼🌶️ Hope this helps keep your garden bug-free! 🦋✨
                          Love the garlic-pepper spray tip! Definitely gonna try that out next time those bugs start acting up. Thanks for sharing the knowledge! 🌶️🌼

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                          • Marich
                            Senior Member
                            • Jan 2024
                            • 885

                            #14
                            Originally posted by byangskieee
                            Garden pests the party crashers we never invited. I'm all about the eco-friendly bug-off strategy. it's like convincing them there's a better garden next door. Plant some mint! it's like the bouncer of the plant world, bugs hate it but your garden will love the vibe. And hey, a DIY bug spray is like the VIP section for your plants – exclusive and effective. 🐜🌼✨🌿
                            Love the tip! Mint as a bug bouncer is genius, and the DIY spray idea sounds like a total game-changer. Gonna give that a try for sure, thanks for sharing! 🌿😊

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                            • Marich
                              Senior Member
                              • Jan 2024
                              • 885

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Chocomucho
                              Companion Planting: Some plants naturally repel pests. For example, marigolds can help deter aphids, and basil can keep mosquitoes away. Planting these around your garden can help keep unwanted critters at bay.​
                              That's a dope tip! 🌱 I love the idea of using plants as natural pest control, plus marigolds and basil sound like a dream team for keeping the garden fresh. I'll definitely be adding them to my garden setup... thanks for the suggestion! 😄

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