Whether you are developing vegetables or flowers, it is always disappointing to see your beautiful plants destroying worms.
But if you are developing garlic, or enjoying cooking with it, you can also use this ingredient in your yard.
According to experts, garlic is a huge, natural tool in the garden that fulfills many goals. And despite the strange sound like spraying pepper powder in your yard, the garlic bulb has far more benefits than we think.
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We have the gardening experts to share the reasons that the garlic is just as good for your yard as it is for your plate.
Interplanted/fellow plant
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As the name suggests, fellow planting is a very low care method that can improve the health and soil quality of anything near it.
“When used properly, it can help improve plant health and reduce the need for chemical intervention,” says Peter Ivanov, horticulture and fantastic gardeners. “
“The most common way is to apply garlic directly between vegetables and flowers in the soil. Garlic releases sulfur compounds in the soil, which are natural fungicides and can help prevent root diseases in neighboring plants.
It is especially effective when the crops are applied to the crops, such as tomatoes, pepper, cabbage and roses. These plants take advantage of garlic pests, especially Afids, spider particles and cabbage loops.
It is important to keep in mind that not all plants are suitable suitable for mutual interference, so you will need to do some research before keeping garlic with plants.
Lucy Bradley added that “bilateral relations with garlic are not suitable for all plants so you need selection and research before planting.”
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In addition, garlic is beneficial for lawn care and healthy growth. “The rotting of garlic can issue nutrients, such as potassium and phosphorus, potassium and phosphorus in the soil,” said Edwin Desnger, co -founder of the seed Time.
“Although this is certainly not a trick and it should not be changed for a more balanced fertilization plan, garlic can be a complementary device for healthy, pesticides.”
Draws from natural insects
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If you struggle with destructive insects in the yard, or prefer more natural solutions, garlic is an effective pest.
Ivanov added, “Garlic acts as a natural insect, because compounds containing sulfuric sulfur, mainly Elicon,”.
“When the garlic is crushed or damaged, it releases Allison and other volatility oils that make strong, sharp odor. This smell is invasive for many insects and even some small animals, which operates them effectively from treated areas.
Allison not only prevents insects through aroma, but also has anti -fungal and antibacterial properties, which helps protect plants from some pathogens.
And when garlic does not fully kill or stop the insects or insects, the fragrance masks and hosts interfere with their ability to detect plants.
Black Pest Prevention President Nicole Carpenter agreed, “It is just little to invite the area around your plants to the area like aphs, spider particles, White Flies, and some caterpillar.” “If you have a real problem, there is nothing to depend on garlic, it is more prevention. It’s better than anything, but not foolproof.”
How to use garlic in your yard
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So what is the best way to get the most out of garlic cloves in the yard? Carpenter advises that “apply it directly to your garden beds as a fellow plant.”
“The space is almost five inches away, and apply near the base of the plants you want to protect, so its smell can help to mask the scent more tasty, which is attracted to the insects.
Then, bury each clove, about 2 inches deep, and keep the soil lightly moist but not mourning. “
How to make a garlic spray
As an alternative, you can make a simple, DIY garlic spray to use around the courtyard.
Crush just 4-5 fresh garlic cloves and soak it in water overnight.
Then before spraying on the leaves of the plant, press the solution in a clean bottle. You can add a drop of mild dish soap to help you stay on the leaves.
Ivanov advises “test before the full application.” “Always sprinkle a small part of a plant and wait 24 to 48 hours. If the leaves have no place or no wipe, it is usually safe to use garlic more widely.
Some plants, especially tender herbs or plants, may be sensitive to garlic spray. Also, apply in the morning or late evening. It prevents the leaves from burning and allows the spray time to dry before the heat of the day. It also refuses to harm beneficial pests like flies, which are dynamic at noon.
So before you invest in expensive pests, do not see your kitchen pantry, and keep this summer to use powerful garlic.
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