Commercial garden sprays are toxic for a reason- they are intended to kill bugs and other pests that harm our plants.
However, due to the toxicity load of commercial garden sprays, they can also harm even “non-target” plants, animals, people, and the environment. Exposure can be through inhalation, oral ingestion (through the food we eat), and skin absorption. And even though the pesticide industry tells us that we have no other effective alternatives, we believe otherwise. A natural garden spray like this recipe we’re about to share with you is just as effective.
We don’t need to risk our family and harm the environment just to have healthy plants or blooming flowers. This effective garden spray will get rid of your garden bugs while keeping everything and everyone safe and healthy- no compromise needed.
What I Love About This Garden Spray Recipe
Aside from the fact that this garden spray is all-natural and safe to use, I totally love how this recipe smells! It smells so fresh- so fitting for a garden. Now I don’t get paranoid about what goes in my nose when I spray. I also don’t have to worry about being nauseated from the strong odor of chemical sprays.
What’s in This Essential Oil Garden Spray Recipe
Spray Bottle
To safely keep and effectively use this garden spray recipe, we used our amber spray bottles. Our spray bottles are PET plastic which means they are safe to use with essential oils. You will also love the fine mist this spray produces.
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Lemongrass Essential Oil is already a known natural insect repellent. It has several active compounds that make up its strong insecticidal property. In fact, a study1 confirmed its efficacy in deterring certain bugs and insects.
Water
We used water as a base for this recipe. Since water and essential oils are not soluble, we recommend you shake the recipe before every application.
Things to Remember When Using This Recipe
Always dilute an essential oil when using it on the skin. This recipe is unlikely to cause skin irritation when diluted properly. Check out this dilution chart for diluting this essential oil properly.
This recipe is not generally safe to use if you are pregnant. Consult your doctor prior to use.
This essential oil is safe to use with kids age 10+.
Cats may find the oils in this recipe irritating. However, we do not expect your cat to be disturbed if you use this recipe on plants. Just be mindful of your pet’s behavior. For more information on using essential oils with cats, check out this blog post.
This recipe is generally safe to use around dogs. For more information on using essential oils with dogs, check out this blog post.
We don’t recommend ingesting essential oils unless under the direction of a doctor certified in aromatherapy. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils check out this blog post.
*Please note: This post is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have extensively used essential oils and have not been verified scientifically with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns, please consult your doctor. The statements given in this blog post have not been verified by the FDA
Garden Spray Recipe
DIY Garden Spray Recipe Using Lemon Essential Oil
Ingredients
Water*
2 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil
2 oz. spray bottle
Directions
- Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle.
- To use, shake and spray on plants (including the underside of leaves) every 5-7 days or as needed to help keep bugs away from plants.
Notes
- To make this a DIY Weed Spray, replace the water with vinegar. Shake and spray. Avoid spraying it on plants you want to keep in your garden.
Spray the Pests Away Naturally!
Do you also feel nauseated or light-headed by using those extra strong-scented chemical sprays? Are you scared of the potential toxins coming into your body by eating your garden plants? Worry no more! This all-natural spray will be your garden’s new best friend. How do you like it so far? We’d love to hear about it on social media with @fromsimplyearth and in the comments below!
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References:
Baldacchino F, Tramut C, Salem A, et al. The repellency of lemongrass oil against stable flies, tested using video tracking. 2013 Jun