So, what’s the alternative? The gardening expert recommends a simple, homemade garlic spray as a non-toxic and highly effective way to repel pests. He said: "Garlic is toxic to insects ...

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In addition to repelling unwanted insects, garlic also acts as a fungicide helping to prevent diseases like powdery mildew or black spot from developing on the leaves of your plants. Garlic spray ...

Garlic is resistant to a wide range of diseases and pests at different stages in its lifecycle. A farmer should use a clean garlic clove seed stock or a seed that has been hot water treated to ...

GARDEN lovers are being urged to ditch expensive pest control products and try a natural, homemade solution instead. A ...

It's also worth always buying fresh sets each year from a reputable supplier to avoid the viral diseases that garlic in particular ... tiny yellow or black bodied insects about 2mm long and ...

Instead, Chris recommends concocting a homemade spray using a staple kitchen ingredient - garlic. Not only is it harmless to plants, but it's also effective at deterring pests. He explained: "Garlic ...

Their slimy trails can also spread harmful fungi, leading to rot and other plant diseases ... scent is enough to keep the pests at bay. You can pick up garlic bulbs for as little as 24p at ...