Be Ahead Of Your Garden Pests

englishtchrivy (72) in gardening • 7 years ago (edited)

Are you in the EU? If you've been gardening for some time then you probably are aware of which garden pests you have to face annually. I have but a few garden enemies in mine; the slugs, the snails, the aphids - all sorts of them, pink, green, yellow green and that abominable black ones which is of course supplied by the sneaky ants.

It is still cold, isn't it? However, the temperature seems to be heading for Spring and the bulbs are already in bloom and those blooms are already smiling to the sun. That means, there shall be more warm days ahead, fingers crossed and the first thing I have to combat would be the black aphids cause they always pester my cherry trees.

If you think they come in an army you're wrong! It's a plague! The young leaves of the cherry trees go curly and they all tend to grow unhealthy and give me a few tiny blooms.

This year, I've already prepared for their attack - am growing the plants they hate, indoors. In case you don't know what they look like, let me bombard you with pics from seeds, to young plant to flowers.

I've already set a few Nasturtiums in the pot so they'd be ready or I'm hoping so . The black aphids love them and hopefully, they'd serve as a distraction instead of my cherry trees getting sucked up dry.

They seem to like my Coreopsis, too so I collected more seeds of them and have already, set a few in the ground. I still am planning to grow them in pots though just because they also happen to combat snails and slugs.

I've also raked the sides of the cherry trees and burrowed some of the Calendula seeds. I've planted a few in the pots to put near my yellow roses in the facade because it's not just black aphids that get attached to them but also green ones.

My ultra organic pest control better than chemical sprays are my Marigolds . They don't just combat aphids but also snails and slugs. They protected my pakchois and other vegetables last year so I collected plenty of their seeds this year.

I could just leave them to dry and sow themselves in the ground, too but it's too wet here, they were starting to get mildew so I didn't. I've raked the ground around the cherries, apples and plum trees and burrowed a few in there. They don't need to be buried deep btw, just rake, spread and cover, it'll do.

We're still expecting frost but I could also just cover them with plastic in case they forecast frost and if not, I've got enough quietly germinating in pots.

Hopefully, those seeds manage to germinate before a legion of them pests start showing up specially those annoying black aphids. If not, I'm zealous enough to collect and poke each with a toothpick, too. I prefer leaving it to those plants though, not much of the dirt and effort on my side when they do their job.

How about you?
How are you getting ready for your garden pests?
Do you happen to know any other plants that could combat snails, slugs and aphids? If you do, do shout it out on the reply section, I love taking tips!

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double-u (71) · 7 years ago

Wow! You took really great pictures!

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englishtchrivy (72) · 7 years ago

thank you !

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bleujay (70) · 7 years ago

Thank you for posting about these contrary pests @englishtchrivy.

Lovely lovely photographs and reporting.

Yes.....anything that assists gardeners in their quest for better health of the plants is always welcome information.

Marigolds have proven to be quite the deterrent here.

All the best to your gardening endeavours mon ami.

Thinking of you. ^__^

Cheers.

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englishtchrivy (72) · 7 years ago

thank you mon ami
I bet you already know this ^___^!

I love Marigolds sometimes I want to make a tea out of the leaves hahahha
but that ain't safe imho

Thanks for the best wishes!
Same here... I miss chatting with you!
Hoping you're having a great time and everything turns out as you wish them to be!

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jlufer (75) · 7 years ago

Nature is wise dear friend @englishtchrivy knows how to fight against pests herself, you have several plants that help prevent pests in the gardens, in your case the Marigolds, here in my province we plant at each end of the garden plant garlic, this repels many types of insects.
Thank you very much for sharing these beautiful images and your experience in gardening
I wish you a beautiful week

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englishtchrivy (72) · 7 years ago

thanks you
It's true garlic does help
in fact I mix it in water when the attack goes rampant but it burns the leaves so I left it to the plants

I can't plant garlic anywhere near those cause we're too damp here
they tend to get rust and before we know it they get the other plants infected so I plant them away from my other plants

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jlufer (75) · 7 years ago

It is true that garlic does not get along well with wet places, it is typical of dry climates like my province

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boyasyie (59) · 7 years ago

against the aphids by distracting it a brilliant idea. I've personally done it in a natural way like taking some cigarette butts in a mix with some forest leaves that have been blendered. then I mix it with water. then I sprayed it directly. maybe you can do it too.

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bawangmerah230 (57) · 7 years ago

garlic, soursop leaf, some leaves of thorny tree may be able to remove the pests of fleas on your plants. all the ingredients in the blender and taken away. then mixed with water. it might help you. thanks for sharing.

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cynetyc (70) · 7 years ago

Awesome photos @englishtchrivy!

In my country it just started to be a little more warm outside..I mean just last week we had a strong snow storm and now...the bees and ants and snails too are still sleeping.
So for the moment we don't have a problem with pests.

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englishtchrivy (72) · 7 years ago

thank you
am glad to see you back!

we don't have any problem yet
I put it up there that I took those photos last year
I'm seeing a few yellow green aphids but not much
Easy to rid for now
not much you can still count them in your fingers :)

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archeothot (49) · 7 years ago

I think your cherry trees will be well protected with all these protective plants!
Me, every year, I put carnation of india around my kitchen garden.
Cut wormwood stems, repousse insects including aphids and also snails.
The Borage so beautiful with its blue flowers away slugs.
I have to replant in the spring because with the strong winds that we had this winter,
they did not survive.

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englishtchrivy (72) · 7 years ago

here's to the tips then
thank you!

I plant borage only for the salads and to enhance the cucumber's taste
I do have carnations and my they eat much of their leaves indeed :)

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archeothot (49) · 7 years ago

Interressant ah for cucumber !! Thank you

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topstoriez (50) · 7 years ago

@englishtchrivy very awesome photography you did .
I have no experience in gardening .
But the why you explain he whole situation wow amazing .
Looking that you are best in writing .good sign .
Keep it up dear

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blazing (70) · 7 years ago

the pests always ruins the fun in gardening

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azlicr (57) · 7 years ago

good job

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madlenfox (65) · 7 years ago

About! How good of you to share your experiences. Now I understand my main mistake. Last season, I also tried to plant marigold flowers. Most of the seeds were covered with mold due to improper storage, but even those that managed to be saved, did not germinate. Now I understand the reason - I put them too deep. We are still too cool for crops, so I have time to prepare more carefully. Thanks @englishtchrivy. By the way, I want to say that You have beautiful flowers.
My knowledge of gardening is not very large, but I can say from my little experience that slugs and snails attract the smell and taste of beer and honey - if you put small containers in a favorable place for them (cans or bottles with a cut throat dig into the ground). Repels these pests smell aromatic herbs-if you plant nearby lavender, parsley or sage. Aphids are also a common pest everywhere. We have in such cases helps spraying plants decoction of garlic, onion or chili. Thank you for interesting photos :)

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englishtchrivy (72) · 7 years ago

Thank you

Our weather condition isn't really friendly to the Marigolds eh?
I collect the seeds as early as possible to dry them in the sun at the same time to propagate so I won't have to keep buying. That's also how I propagate most of my plants

I tried the beer but I don't like spending money on beer haha and I prefer the plants, the moment they are all grown they take care of them for me no need for refill :D

I do have lavender and sage

I used to use garlic + water but the sun here seems to be too powerful? Maybe cause we're too flat? Im not sure why but when I do use that the leaves get burned so I stopped and resorted to toothpick :D back then till the Marigolds and the rest of those flowers

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madlenfox (65) · 7 years ago (edited)

These folk recipes do not work in every situation. It depends on the climate and the place. Sometimes it happens that we do not have anyone, but then they resort to us from the neighbors, because they do not carry out prevention with these pests. Case very it's a shame.
You are right that it is better to take seeds from the checked plants, than to buy "a cat in a bag" (it isn't known what there will get). I had the unfortunate experience of buying cucumber seeds, which were not even able to germinate. It's just lost time. Thanks:)

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launglilawangsa (46) · 7 years ago

the flower is so beautiful that many people like a lot of flowers to menghiyasi page

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steemibu351 (57) · 7 years ago

i have a deep passion in gardening. it is one of the best choice as hobby to many of us

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meesterboom (78) · 7 years ago

I think I will start a planting next week! Especially the marigolds! I hate the pests, is the worst thing about gardening in these climes!

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englishtchrivy (72) · 7 years ago

No pests yet chico, a few, very few, it's sunny these days
there, too?

good luck!

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meesterboom (78) · 7 years ago

It is just starting to warm up but apparently there is a cold front moving in again for the weekend onward sigh

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englishtchrivy (72) · 7 years ago

we share the same sky huh

but I worry not, I grew half indoors so if the other half on the ground won't survive the other half are warm indoor :D

it was warm today ^ ^
hmm.. inside but outside was a bit chilly haha
pretty sunny though
I wish the sunshine can be saved in a wallet too ^ ___ ^

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dwayentherock (7) · 7 years ago

Wow it's absolutely amazing and also great photography

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silviabeneforti (72) · 7 years ago

I love so much marigolds and every year I love to have in my vases, but the past years I had a problem: snails ate them! It was the first time and I was really surprise, this year I'll be prepare ! ;)

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englishtchrivy (72) · 7 years ago

oh that's odd, I hope your snails there aren't GMO that's weird, I haven't seen any snail chew on my Marigolds only on the Calendulas

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geneeverett (61) · 7 years ago

Very cool and informative!
I wanna get into growing a garden but I live in an appointment building so it’s tough. I will be holding on to your tips on protecting what we grow for when I can start my own!

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ace108 (77) · 7 years ago

nice evidence of spring. no tulips?

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englishtchrivy (72) · 7 years ago

these were last year ;)
the bulbs are on
but crocuses and daffodils are always ahead of the tulips though I have a few in my vases but then store bought :)

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beautypics (61) · 7 years ago

very beautiful photos dear friend

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englishtchrivy (72) · 7 years ago

thank you

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rehan12 (73) · 7 years ago

Glad to have you back :)

While i am not into Gardening that much but my mom is into gardening !
While I am a great fan of flowers as you might know ;) ,in the garden that you have they do indeed look amazing !

Sorry to see the plants that died along the way !Hope the rest that you planted grows all fine :)

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englishtchrivy (72) · 7 years ago

Glad to have you back :)

thanks but it sounds like I left for a long time
had been busy
we have a life outside this platform too
I hope you do
and ours is quite catching up with us alreadt

died?
lol .. every country with 4 seasons are like so
the only plants that dont die in winter are those growing inside

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rehan12 (73) · 7 years ago

Yes we sure all do :)

Well like I said I do have a little less idea on gardening ;D

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salmanbukhari54 (66) · 7 years ago

Well i have a guava garden and i face annually attack of some type of White-Insects upon them, a gardener suggested me to put some salts underneath and give it water for 3 days. This thing actually gave me some positive response, so you are true we shall remain ahead of the nature and it's harm to produce better ;)
Thank you o very much for the wonderful photography of the different flowers and thanks a lot too for giving me a huge amount of positive energy <3

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amre (68) · 7 years ago

interesting posts to read, thank you for sharing the experience, the outer pests are always present to find his food

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life.story (44) · 7 years ago (edited)

Extraordinary. Really nice post. Thanks dear friend for sharing such beautiful photos. I love your post dear and I will improve if I know your valuable about my post.

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antikus369 (68) · 7 years ago

Beautiful photos, beautiful flowers!
I signed up for your post, I'm waiting for a visit!

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pagli (40) · 7 years ago (edited)

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englishtchrivy (72) · 7 years ago

would you like a flag?
no? then remove that irrelevant picture of a woman on your comment and try reading

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