Flour can be used to deter pests like aphids, cabbage worms, and beetles. "Simply dust a light layer over leaves in the morning when plants are slightly damp from dew," says Sara Rubens, certified ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...