Eggshells:

Often discarded in the garbage bin, eggshells are the best pesticide to keep garden insects at bay. They are high in potassium and calcium and make the soil very fertile. Rinse the shells, dry them and make into powder. Crushed eggshells can also be used directly into soil.

Onion, garlic, red pepper mixture:

Boil chopped onion, chopped garlic and some crushed red pepper in water for at least 15 minutes. Dilute the mixture by taking two table spoons of it and mixing it in a pint of water. This DIY solution is an easy way to get rid of troublesome bugs. Gardeners just need to spray this solution onto the plants.

A few plants that repel insects are marigolds, spearmint, and catnip. These aromatic herbs also attract predators that keep pests under control.

Baking powder:

In addition to being used in the kitchen, baking powder can also be useful for garden maintenance. Sprinkle baking powder mixed with flour to prevent worms and aphids. It is also effective to put a stop on spreading fungus. Gardeners can also make a natural fungicidal spray by mixing baking powder, vegetable oil, water and natural dish-washing liquid. It needs to be sprayed lightly over the fungus-affected parts.

Coffee:

Coffee beans or coffee powder helps to keep plants safe and protects them from being eaten by small creatures. It adds nitrogen to the soil and increases the acidity for acid loving plants such as tomatoes, blueberries, roses, etc. There are many garden insects that are kept away by coffee.

Chilli powder:

Sprinkle a layer of chilli powder around your plants and on the leaves. This method can deter ants and slugs from coming anywhere near. Moreover, it is a completely natural method and will not damage the plants. Using this ingredient is a low cost method that helps to get desirable results without any fuss.

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