Neem is a beneficial substance in gardening. Products made using neem oil, or neem solids can be very useful as a natural pesticide, a soil amendment, and even neem cake fertilizer. Where Do Neem Products Come From? Neem oil and neem cakes are products that come from the neem tree, which is native to southeastern … Read more
There’s a long list of reasons why you should avoid chemical insecticides. Superbugs, risks to beneficial insects, and other consequences often outweigh the benefits. However, neem oil is a natural alternative that has proven effective against a wide range of pests while posing minimal risk. When applied as a soil soak, this already amazing extract … Read more
In recent years, gardeners have become increasingly frustrated by the emergence of superbugs – pests that have developed a natural resistance to pesticides. Insects are among the most adaptable, rendering many chemical insecticides useless. Additionally, chemical solutions tend to harm beneficial critters and sometimes even the plants they’re used on. Thankfully, natural remedies remain effective, … Read more
Neem oil is generally considered one of the safest, most useful natural insecticides on the market. In its purest form, it is literally the oils extracted from cold-pressing various parts of Azadirachta indica, especially the seeds. Pure Neem oil contains several active compounds, the most important of which is Azadirachtin. Azadirachtin interferes with an insect’s … Read more