2025 Organic Gardening Guide: How to Use Diatomaceous Earth to Protect Your Garden Naturally

2025 Organic Gardening Guide: How to Use Diatomaceous Earth to Protect Your Garden Naturally

Whether you're growing tomatoes, strawberries, or cucumbers, garden pests can be a real problem. In 2025, organic gardeners are turning to diatomaceous earth as a powerful (yet natural) solution.

How It Works:
DE controls pests like:

  • Aphids

  • Slugs

  • Beetles

  • Caterpillars

By applying it to the leaves and soil, you create a barrier that dehydrates soft-bodied insects—without harming your plants or your soil’s microbiome.

How to Apply DE in the Garden:

  1. Wait for a dry day (moisture reduces effectiveness).

  2. Lightly dust DE on leaves, stems, and the base of your plants.

  3. Reapply after heavy rain or watering.

Why Gardeners Love It:

  • Safe for organic gardens

  • Won’t harm pollinators when applied correctly

  • Easy to use and budget-friendly

Pro Tip: Sprinkle DE around your garden beds to stop slugs and snails before they reach your plants.

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