Nov
07
Snail Barriers
Snails do not like sand, lime, copper or ashes. Put a line or barrier of any of these around an area you wish to keep snail free.
Nov
07
Repel Ants and Aphids
Ants and Aphids can be deterred by growing Spearmint, Peppermint and Pennyroyal.
Nov
03
Mosquito repellent
peel of one (1) lemon Few things can disrupt the pleasantries of summer like a slew of itchy and unwelcome mosquito bites. If you prefer to try a natural way to keep the mosquitoes at bay, cut the peel off a lemon and then rub the essential oil from the outside (yellow side) on your […]
Nov
02
Keeping cats out of children’s play box
Pour vinegar around the children’s sand box to keep cats (and a few other critters) from using it as their litter box. Reapply about every two months just to be sure. Also you can sprinkle a little vinegar on your garden paths and patios to help keep cats away.
Nov
02
Fly Control
Grow mint and/or basil which repel flies, and smell good to humans.
Nov
02
Fire Ants
Here’s a really sneaky way to get rid of fire ants. (All’s fair in love and the war against insect pests.) The only way to get rid of an infestation is to assassinate the queen. Wait until a dry spell is about to end. Sprinkle instant grits on the fire ant hill. The workers will […]
Nov
01
Cat deterrent
1 handful lemon peel 1 handful coffee grounds If the neighborhood cat has mistaken your garden for a litter box, lemon peels will make the area a lot less inviting. Use a food processor to chop up a handful of peels and then mix them with your leftover coffee grounds. Scatter the mixture along the […]
Oct
23
Anthill Antidote
1 handful lemon peel 1 cup (250ml) warm water If you have a serious problem with ants, the power of lemon will persuade them to move to another location. Throw a handful of chopped lemon peel into the food processor and while the machine is running, slowly add the water to make a lemony liquid. […]