In ancient tales, garlic scared off vampires, but nowadays, it’s not about Dracula—it’s about keeping pests away from your garden! Meet Brianne Graber, a farmer and science whiz, who’s sharing a cool trick on TikTok that’s got everyone buzzing.
The Secret Sauce
Instead of harmful chemicals, Brianne’s secret weapon is garlic! Yep, the same stuff that makes your spaghetti sauce taste so good. And if you don’t have garlic, onions work just as well.
Here’s the deal: You plant a single garlic clove or an onion start near your veggies, and as they grow, they release a smell that bugs hate. It’s like garlic breath but for pests!
How It Helps
This trick is part of a clever gardening method called companion planting. It’s like plants having each other’s backs. Garlic not only keeps pests away, but it also helps soil stay healthy and happy.
Plus, you’ll get an extra garlic or onion for your cooking! Talk about a win-win situation.
What Everyone’s Saying
Folks on TikTok love Brianne’s tip! Some shared their own stories of success, while others are planning to try it out in their own gardens.
One person said, “Thanks for the idea! I’m redoing my whole garden now!”
Another gardener shared, “I did this last year, and my veggies were bug-free!”
Ready to give it a try? Grab some garlic, get planting, and say goodbye to pesky garden pests!
Fact Checked, Written, and Published by Kevin Rodrigues
Kevin is the founder of Gardening Mentor, a website that aims to teach people to grow their own food in a limited space. As a self-taught gardener, Kevin has spent several years growing plants and creating gardening content on the website. He is certified in Home Horticulture and Organic Gardening from Oregon State University. He has a Post Graduate Diploma in Horticulture and Landscape Gardening from Mumbai University.
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