Hello Friends, In today’s episode we will list out the 7 miraculous uses of this 100
percent organic magic powder for plants and gardening.
We will also learn how to use it and what precautions to take.
Coming up!rec Before we start, please make sure you are
subscribed to this channel along with the bell notification.
Well, this white powder is rightly called MAGIC POWDER.
What exactly is this powder which is 100 percent organic and has got several important uses
not only in gardening but also in medical field and multiple other uses.
This powder looks and feels like chalk powder and has great porosity and abrasive properties.
This is not so expensive and I will reveal you about this shortly.
We will first quickly list out the 7 very important uses of this powder in gardening.
7.
Ant Control Why is it so important to control ants in
your garden?
Actually Mealybugs and Aphids have a symbiotic relationship with Ants which protect these
pests from predators and also carry them to the plant tips.
The Ants in turn get the honeydew sugars excreted out of their anus as their gift.
How to use this powder for ant control?
Sprinkle the dust over the infested plants and also over anthills and you should get
great results.
6.
Get Rid of Slugs and Snails These creatures eat away a lot of your plants
in your garden overnight.
To get rid of slugs and snails, apply this powder in a circle around the plant and when
their soft bodies come in contact with the powder, this inflicts tiny cuts on the skin
of the creatures and the dehydrating effect of the powder causes them to lose too much
fluid and they eventually die.
5.
In Compost Bin Maggots in your unfinished compost pile can
be a nuisance.
Just sprinkle this powder on your compost pile and get rid of maggots organically without
using any chemical pesticides.
4.
Mix it in your Potting Soil Although it doesn’t have much to offer by
way of nutrition, it has the properties to hold the nutrients from fertilizers and then
offer it as a slow release to the roots.
Plus it also makes your soil well draining and well aerated.
3.
Prevent Rodents and Animals from Entering your Garden
How to use it for this purpose?
Do You know most rodents and animals run away from the smell of citrus and peppermint?
You can use small containers with this powder and add few drops of the essential oils of
lemon or peppermint and keep these near the entry points of these animals.
The powder absorbs these oils and retains the smell for a longer period of time unlike
some cotton balls or a piece of cloth soaked with these oils.
2.
Control Other Insects like Flies, Ticks and Mites
These are not only troublesome but can transmit diseases in humans and pets and hence dusting
this powder on your plants and around them will keep your garden clean from these insects.
1.
As an Organic Pesticide This is a non-toxic and 100 percent organic
pesticide for your garden.
It is very effective against all types of pests on your plants like aphids, mites, thrips,
mealy bugs, caterpillars and almost every pest.
The mechanism of action is it’s a contact poison which kills pests by extreme dehydration.
How to use this as a pesticide on plants?
First of all Water your plants for the day.
Then dust the plants with an applicator or just sprinkle the powder on your plants.
This will help the powder stick to plant surfaces.
Since dehydration is the main mechanism of action, moisture on your plants renders the
powder ineffective and also in rainy season – apply when there is no rain.
To avoid killing beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies, do not sprinkle on flowers.
So Finally, What is this Magic Powder?
This is nothing but Diatomaceous Earth or in short DE.
You can purchase this online from a link in description below.
This is a naturally occurring organic substance obtained from certain natural rocks.
It is made up of fossilized diatoms having a silica rich shells.
So, there you have it folks.
With DE powder and neem oil, you can eliminate most of the pests in your garden safely and
organically without using any harmful chemicals.
Please Like, Share, Comment and Subscribe!
Happy Gardening!