Super Easy Ways to Protect Houseplants From Pests

Many times despite taking proper care of plants, their leaves start turning yellow and their roots start dying, one of the main reasons is insects in the plants.

Some such ways by which plants can be saved from insects and the garden can be made beautiful.

Cinnamon is not just a garam masala but it is also known for its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

Use of Cinnamon Powder

Add hing mixed with water, just a pinch of hing can keep your plants safe from insects.

Use of Hing (asafetida) Water

Due to the moisture in the soil, sometimes small sized snails or crawling insects occur in pots or plants, which completely destroy the plants. 

Use of Egg Shells

If there are insects in your plants or in the soil, then mixing turmeric powder in the soil acts like a pesticide and the insects are killed.

Use of Turmeric

If you have white bugs on your plants and flowers that look like wax, these insects are called mealy bugs.

Use of Baking Soda

Neem leaves have innumerable benefits. These are pesticides. You can also keep neem leaves between grains and clothes.

Neem Leaves Water

If your plants are infested with pests, an easy, natural remedy is to use soap water that can help you get rid of the pests.

Use of Soap Water

If wild plants or grasses often grow in your garden or in pots, which hinder the growth of your plants, then use vinegar.

Use of Vinegar

If wild plants or grasses often grow in your garden or in pots, which hinder the growth of your plants, then use vinegar.

Use of Vinegar

Keep pruning your plants from time to time, this improves their growth and makes them grow faster. Similarly, cut dry and yellowing leaves from the plants.