What is the best way to stop bugs attacking tomato plants?
Related Discussions
GNATS - How to get rid of them?
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th... See more
Marigolds growing! Should I pinch the buds?
My marigold plants are growing. I heard that pinching the buds until Autumn will allow them to grow without killing the plant. Is this true?
Growing garlic
Growing our first garlic, should we wait until the leaves are drying out before we pick it? Husband picked first one today along with our first potatoes.
How to keep mice out of your garden?
Hi everyone, I have mice in my garden destroying my vegetables and I have also noticed them in the barn and shed. Please can someone tell me how to prevent them from ... See more
What's the best flower/plant to grow in Texas?
I know that opinions vary, but what's your opinion?!I have great luck w Rosemary plants. Green all year long.
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/protect-tomatoes-cucumbers-insects-21932.html
https://www.gardenguides.com/110226-keep-bugs-off-tomato-plants.html
One method to keep bugs off tomato plants is to spray the plant with an insecticidal soap. This solution consists of 1 quart of water and 2 tablespoons of liquid dish washing soap mixed into a spray bottle. The soap kills the bugs on the plants deters future invasions.
Also basil near tomatoes to keep away the tomato hornworm. Thyme and lavender, grown in a circle around your tomatoes, can keep out slugs. Additional plants that have general insect repelling scents include chives, parsley and dill.