Whether it's your dog or not, it's possible to keep it away from your plants with easy-to-implement solutions.
There are indeed
natural repellents
to protect your plants and not cause inconvenience to
dogs
.
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"homemade recipes"
.
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white vinegar
White
vinegar
is a proven natural dog repellent.
Its smell is particularly unpleasant, which makes it possible to keep it away.
It is recommended to spray the desired places.
It is possible to dilute white vinegar in water, apply it in its pure form, or make a mixture with lemon juice or pressed garlic.
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citrus fruits
Another natural repellent for dogs:
citrus fruits
.
You can use lemon (yellow or green), grapefruit, orange, or even lemongrass essence.
The smell makes it possible to repel dogs without any risk to their health.
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The application can be done from a sprayer if it is citrus juice.
The cutting of fruit quarters is also possible.
Then simply place them in the desired places and replace them at regular intervals.
Ideally, plan an open container.
Essential oils
There are several types of
essential oils that
can be used as natural dog repellents.
This goes for lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint or even lemongrass.
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Whatever the variety chosen, it is necessary to dilute ten drops in at least one liter of water.
Their mixture is compatible provided that the prescribed dosages are respected.
Beyond that, there is a risk of poisoning for the animal.
pepper and mustard
Also considered natural dog repellents,
pepper
and
mustard should
be used sparingly.
It is advisable to dilute them in water before spraying.
The idea is not to surprise the animal, but to keep it away.
Here again, it is necessary to provide a moderate proportion.
Too high a concentration or an unsuitable application can lead to skin irritation in the event of contact.
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garlic
In order for this natural dog repellent to be really effective, it is necessary to crush two cloves
of garlic
and then immerse them in water for at least two weeks.
Afterwards, strain the liquid, and disperse it on the desired areas using a vaporizer spray.
The coffee grounds
For your outdoor or indoor plants,
coffee
grounds are a natural and healthy repellent.
Just present it in a cup or scatter it around the plants.
It should be dried well and replaced as soon as its smell subsides.
This solution is just as effective for protecting a carpet or household furniture.
