Aphids are a major problem for flower and vegetable gardeners alike. These tiny pests will piercing the stems of new plant growth and suck out the fluid that the plant needs to survive and can sometimes even infect the plant as it feeds. These infections can often be lethal and can have serious negative impacts on your garden. There are, however, natural ways to help prevent aphid attacks that do not resort of harsh chemicals and ten of them are discussed below.

Removal by Hand

For a very minor infestation, it may be possible to remove the aphids by pinching or brushing …read more