"Not Just a Weed": How to Use Wormwood in Your Summer Cottage - Your Neighbor Won't Tell You About This

27.04.2024 18:00
Updated: 12.05.2024 23:58

Wormwood is a plant that often grows in meadows, near roads and in summer cottages.

Many people are accustomed to considering wormwood a useless weed, but in fact it can bring enormous benefits.

An expert of the MOS SMI portal, agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh will tell you how to use wormwood in the country.

Pest control

Wormwood is excellent at fighting pests that cause a lot of problems for gardeners.

For example, this plant repels aphids and whiteflies.

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If you plant wormwood near fruit trees, it will be able to protect them from caterpillars, rodents and codling moths.

Disease prevention

Wormwood is also good for fighting various plant diseases. For example, to combat rust on currants, you can make a simple wormwood decoction. To do this, pour 300 g of fresh wormwood with 10 liters of water, make an infusion, and then spray it on the plants.

Visual delight

Wormwood can look good in the garden, creating an amazing look. It combines well with lavender, sage, fescue.

By following these tips, you will be able to use wormwood wisely in your garden.

Earlier we talked about growing sunflowers in the country .

Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / HERE NEWS

Content
  1. Pest control
  2. Disease prevention
  3. Visual delight