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List of companion plants. Dill is one of the few plants to grow with Fennel This is a list of companion plants.

List of companion plants

Many more are in the list of beneficial weeds. Companion plants assist in the growth of others by attracting beneficial insects, repelling pests, or providing nutrients, shade, or support. They can be part of a biological pest control program. Vegetables[edit] Fruit[edit] Herbs[edit] Flowers[edit] Other[edit] See also[edit] References[edit] External links[edit] Further reading[edit] Cunningham, Sally Jean. 15 Homemade Organic Gardening Sprays and Concoctions That Actually Work" Back when I started my first garden, a certain celebrity gardener and his books of gardening concoctions were all the rage.

15 Homemade Organic Gardening Sprays and Concoctions That Actually Work"

You could tell when it was fundraising time on our local PBS station because they'd have him live in the studio, telling us that all we had to do was use items such as baby shampoo, instant tea, and whiskey, and we'd be able to grow our best garden ever. Those claims seemed pretty far-fetched to me back then, and now that I know a little more, I know that several of those concoctions were either just plain bad ideas or that one item in his recipe was the one that was actually doing the work while the rest were either unnecessary or possibly harmful to plants, insects and other soil-dwelling organisms. So please know that my b.s. radar is at high alert when I see anything about homemade gardening sprays and the like. With that in mind, here are 15 homemade, organic solutions for garden problems. I use them, and they work. Pest Control 1. 2. 3. Deer Repellent Recipes For Homemade Deer Repellent.

If you have a successful repellent recipe or technique, please share it with other gardeners. Please tell us about you, your plants, your deer, and your recipe. Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page... Do not use the vinegar recipe The vinegar recipe above, will only kill the plants. Do not under any circumstances, spray your plants with vinegar. deer meat Items needed 12 gauge automatic shotgun 4 double oo shells 1 battery power spotlight 12 pack Bud light 1 fold up chair Place chair in center of … Shack, Rattle and Go This is a solution I learned from my Grandma a very sucessful gardener, To Keep birds deer and other varments out of my lawn and plants, hang things like … deer repellent that surely work.

Few hand grenades, AK 47, mine your entire yard. Pam's Deer Rellent. Lists of Deer Resistant Plants For A Deer Proof Landscape. Have you found other plants that deer rarely damage or seldom eat?

Lists of Deer Resistant Plants For A Deer Proof Landscape

We would love to add your plants to our lists. Tell us about your landscape or garden and the plants that the deer avoid or love to eat. Please share with us! Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page... Looks like Tansy I have a "weed" that has established itself in the rose bed. It Works I live on 5 acres in N. Horticulturist/Landscape designer Viburnum carlesii is happily never bothered by deer here in central NJ.

Deer resistant annuals I need deer resistant annuals for shade. Please remove all non-native invasive plants I am currently a volunteer for a department of recreation and parks in MD.