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THE ANSWER TO A PEST-FREE
ORGANIC GARDEN
Neem Oil
by Monica Mansfield | Neem oil is a
natural way to help control garden
pests and disease. Here’s how you can
incorporate it into your growing regime.
P
esticides have a bad reputation for harming our soil, the
honeybees, and our health. It’s no wonder that more and
more gardeners are choosing to grow using organic and
natural methods, especially when it comes to pest and disease
control. If you are one of those gardeners looking to make posi-
tive changes for your health and the environment, then neem oil
is a great addition to your gardening regimen.
Neem oil is extracted from the seeds of the neem tree,
Azadirachta indica, an evergreen that is native to India.
Neem oil has been used for centuries in the garden, around
the home, as medicine, and in beauty products. It is organic,
biodegradable, and has been found to have “no unreasonable
adverse effects” by the Environmental Protection Agency.
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