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Houseplants will be pest-free with simple spray made with 3 kitchen items
Former Great British Bake Off champion and keen gardener Nancy Birtwhistle shared her simple solution for keeping bugs away from houseplants this sum…
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Gardening Expert Reveals Simple DIY Bug Spray for Healthy Houseplants
London, UK - Houseplant enthusiasts can now rejoice as gardening expert Nancy Birtwhistle, featured on 'This Morning', has shared a simple yet effective homemade bug spray recipe to protect indoor plants from common pests such as fruit flies and aphids. The easy-to-follow guide offers a natural alternative to chemical treatments. Birtwhistle explained the prevalence of these pests, stating, 'They can get, like, fruit flies around them sometimes, they can get an attack of aphids.' To combat this, she demonstrated a solution requiring just three ingredients: 500ml of water, a teaspoon of eco-friendly washing-up liquid, and a teaspoon of clove bud oil. 'That just makes it stick,' Birtwhistle noted regarding the oil's purpose. The mixture, once combined in a spray bottle, is ready for immediate application on affected houseplants or in a greenhouse. This practical tip aims to help plant owners maintain healthy and thriving indoor greenery.
