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What are some of the best ways to keep my garden pest-free?
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1. Planting a variety of plants and flowers will help deter pests from your garden.
2. Use natural repellents such as garlic, hot peppers, or citrus peels around your garden perimeter.
3. Make sure you regularly inspect your garden for signs of pests and remove any affected plants immediately.
4. Place traps near entrances to your garden that use sticky substances to capture pests.
5. Create a barrier by planting tall plants like conifers or evergreens along the edge of your garden.
6. Spray insecticidal soaps on the undersides of leaves to kill eggs and larvae.
7. Hand pick adult pests when possible and dispose of them in a sealed bag or container.
8. If you have an ant problem, try using diatomaceous earth around the perimeter of your garden.