How to Use Peppermint & Rosemary Oil in the Garden: Recipes, Insects & How it Works DIY Ep-5

[@racheltomlinson2257]

I have used clove oil with success at keeping greenfly away from beans.i have rosemary plants around the garden which I often brush past and I think that helps to keep some bugs away and I grow mint in pots around the garden. Marigolds is another one I try grow to deter bugs but helps the bees. I disperse clove seeds around the garden including in the grass and the garden smells lovely as you walk around. No chemicals here is needed not even toxic washing up soap is used. Been using this method for years, my dad was very keen not to use any chemicals when he used to garden .We barely get any problems with plant destroying bugs or midges. Hope this helps other gardeners. Companion planting is very beneficial.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Sounds lovely.

[@voidremoved]

cloves. I need to grow this thanks for the inspiration. gives me something to do today too since I realize I know very little about cloves at all even if it will grow around here.

[@dianeknickerbocker9725]

I have an indeterminate tomato growing alongside and draping on a rosemary plant that is 4 years old and still producing tomatoes. 😀 The symbiotic relationship is amazing. This video helped me realize what has helped it grow so well.

[@maryelizabethcalais9180]

What adorable affection !!! :) I believe that plants have great relationships w each other. It's "proof in the pudding" (an ole adage) or "Grounds in the Garden" LOL Tks for sharing this..... wish we could send photos to KZbin fav Channels :):):)

[@amoore0713]

Awesome! Thanks for the list in the description box too! I've used essential oils on my plants for a couple of years now, both indoor and outdoor plants! Great chemical free alternative!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@Pigeons420]

Fantastic video! You laid everything out wonderfully. Thank you! I’ll be using this method in my medical cannabis garden. Much love my friend!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Good luck. As I saw always test spray and adjust.

[@maryelizabethcalais9180]

This is GREAT..... Merci Beaucoup, Muchas Gracias, and Grazie Mille (my Heritage which I adore and love to honer :):):) I am an old gardener, herbalist, and essential oil aficionado (80 in yrs and 75 in gardening :) Many BLESSINGS to you and all in your Gardening. It's like Magic when we connect w the bare earth; God is always there with me for sure :):):)

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Very appreciated. Peppermint oil does great work in a garden. Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Check out my Amazon Storefront for items I mention like garden lights, seed starting supplies, fertilizer, pest management, books and more! www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast

[@TGSureal]

I looked online for what oils are good at repelling or eliminating garden insects and found that most that have a heavy smell should work. Peppermint, eucalyptus, cloves, cinnamon, rosemary, and tea tree oil all are claimed to help rid the garden of common bugs. I found one from Dollar general called "Defense" that has lemon oil, eucalyptus oil, cinnamon bark oil, rosemary oil, and clove oil. Also picked up a peppermint oil as well. Have not used either yet but I am hoping for the best. ANd.....I will post what results I have at the end of the season.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks

[@leynaabbey]

What were the results? I use oils for MANY things around the house, and have all those mentioned above.

[@karendee9789]

Thank u so much for all your great tips!! I’ve been following u for years and appreciate your love for gardening. God bless you.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@karlabc9251]

Great Video!!! My rose bush has holes on the leaves will this stuff work for that?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Neem oil works for chewing insects. The peppermint oil might help repel them but the neem kill insects after the leaves are chewed.

[@DimplesDeep1]

Thank you Gary! I'll be sure to try and share this video. You rock!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@amoore0713]

I've used peppermint oil for my indoor plants for over a year now to keep bugs away! Works well! Calathea's are a bit more sensitive though, that's the only kind of plant that has had a bad reaction to essential oils I've used.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Good to know. And yep some might react. Glad most can take it. Please visit my seed and garden shop www.therustedgarden.com for all your seeds, seed starting needs, neem & peppermint oil and more. Thanks!

[@ChaiSmooth]

Great information. Planting collards, kale, broccoli and spinach (not together) and this is just the information I need. They are healthy now and I want to keep them that way!

[@IndianaBackyardGardener]

I plan to try this for deterring Japanese beetle. I’ll do a video to demonstrate and post results thanks Gary!

[@debbieboullion6881]

peppermint oil also works good as a mesquito repellant

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@ashleygood2541]

I used lemongrass works well

[@ESTANTIQUEJUNKIECLASSICCateyed]

I'm big into essential oils and glad to see this as I just asked someone on another site and comment as She used orange peels. I had asked if She knew anything about use of essential oils in it's place. So glad I came across your site. Thanks will be trying out.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I just got orange oil and lemon grass oil. I am testing that out now.

[@lifeinourrv]

What is the best way to test a spray? On what leaves? Where on plant? How much in that location?

[@barrywinters1142]

thanks again for the information...it's been warm(90-96) here in NM but no moisture

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Glad to help.

[@sab_8321]

What a fantastic gardening video, I'm so impressed you included a research paper!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@jackiehorsley9263]

thanks for the video Gary

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yep.

[@BlueLionRoars]

So glad I stumbled on this channel! What do I spray on my mint plants? If bugs don't like the smell of mint why are they eating up all of my spearmint and mint?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Lol good question. You could try a soapy water spray or neem oil. Trying to id the insect is important. Always test spray first too Please Visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop: www.therustedgarden.com/ - Seeds, Starting Supplies, Neem Oil, Peppermint & Other Oils, Calcium Nitrate & More

[@BlueLionRoars]

Gary Pilarchik (The Rusted Garden) thx!! 👍

[@stepheniewillen9838]

I like the idea of essential oils…can you use these oils on sweet Basil for leaf minors keeping in mind that I make pesto with the basil

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Basil leaves are really really sensitive to damage. I dont spray mine. The Rusted Garden Vegetable Seeds & Home Garden Supplies: www.therustedgarden.com Earn 15% and become a TRG Affiliate for our seed & garden shop Sign Up Here: bit.ly/4aarkDD

[@lucyw.mcmellan7274]

Thank you Gary.

[@charlottewillis9252]

Thank You! I have sterilized my peat moss this year and made the starting mix you did and my seedlings are the best ever so will definitely give these oils a try. Also have been using the worm tea that you and Calikim recommend.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@CleverNameTBD]

If I want to combine the rosemary and peppermint oils, should I half the amount of each? 1 drop of each per 4oz of water or the same dosage per oil with the same 2oz per drop of each? Thank you.

[@TCSwizz2]

Great stuff thank you! You'd briefly mentioned using peppermint and rosemary together but can you add the orange oil as well to make one all-purpose bug repellent?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Glad to help. I am experimenting with the orange now. I know peppermint and rosemary and the mix I suggest wont harm plants. I have to use the orange more. ...You can support The Rusted Garden by using this link for anything you purchase on Amazon. It doesn't have to be garden related. Anything you purchase gives a % return back to The Rusted Garden amzn.to/2ttyray Thanks for using my link. It helps fund my garden videos!

[@TCSwizz2]

Gary Pilarchik (The Rusted Garden) Thanks! I don't buy a lot from Amazon but I wrote your link down and will use it next time I make a purchase. I would also like to know how the orange works out for you if you can comment back or post a video with your conclusions.

[@blacpearl2940]

Greatly appreciate this informative video!! I have rosemary and peppermint essential oils here. I’m about to make the mixture because I did cut some leaves from my different garden plants. I sprayed the cuts with cal mag because I saw that from a tomato plant video, I treated my tomato plant. I also treated all my garden cuts. Now, I learned something new and improved. Thank you Gary.

[@milkweed7678]

Good info and video! Wonder how turpentine would do in the garden? Wonder what could be used in the soil like when planting seeds to stop like corn maggots or other insects or worms that can be harmful? Thanks!!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@victoriaangelina6767]

We're going to try it, thanks for the tip!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Good luck Please visit my seed shop www.therustedgarden.com for Neem Oil, Peppermint & Rosemary Oil for pest and disease management. Calcium Nitrate for Blossom End Rot and for Seeds and Seed Starting Supplies. Thanks so much!

[@aprilg5222]

Thank you so much Gary. I've used peppermint oil in the past and enjoying using it. It really helps keep in the aphids away. I do have trouble keeping spiders away though. I have planted mint (it didn't say peppermint though) and I actually saw webs in the plant. I live in a very wooded area in the Poconos, so any advice for those wolf spiders, is much appreciated. I never tried Rosemary and I'm looking forward to trying it. I want something that's going to get rid of those pesky pest but attract those wonderful bees.

[@ncgreenie6707]

April G Peppermint should also repel spiders. If not, maybe add some orange oil to your peppermint spray.

[@aprilg5222]

NC Greenie thank you a bunch. I do have a problem with wolf spiders.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@ESTANTIQUEJUNKIECLASSICCateyed]

NC Greenie Yes peppermint does repel spiders and mice. I live in country setting and unfortunately have my share of field mice. Not sure that it kills them but suppose to keep them Away.

[@lucindaculp3827]

I have two huge pots of mint, one garden mint and one peppermint. Spiders spin webs in the garden mint pot but not in the peppermint pot.

[@kathycook1815]

Great information Gary - thanks so much.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@jamieromar6168]

I don't have peppermint oil but I have the tea would that work. I know it's not as concentrated but would it help?

[@Thamonks]

Thanks a lot for this! Do these oils work on Leaf Miners as well?

[@marybreslin5583]

After spraying an edible plant with neem oil, how do i wash it out of vegetables before i eat them?

[@KT-ml1sy]

I'm wondering the same thing? Is Neem oil edible?

[@leynaabbey]

Just rinse them really well. It's an organic pesticide. You literally should reapply after a good rain, or any watering from above, as water washes it off. I swear by it. White moths are all about my cabbages this season, and I'm regularly using my neem oil to keep them at bay.

[@Wolfie1038]

Great Video, Gary. Does the peppermint oil keep pollinators away? I need pollinators, so I don't want this to drive the few I have away. I was also wondering if you could combine the Neem oil and the Peppermint oil together as a weekly spray. Thanks.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@Christina-km5ts]

Hi Gary. Thank you for all the wonderful information you supply. I just made the peppermint oil spray as something is nibbling at my basil plants. I planted some more basil the way you suggested in the video when you were visiting your son. Thank you so much for the inspiration . Btw I hope your hand is ok. I borrowed my husband's drill after seeing your video. You saved me a trip to the ER. I have a question for you, not sure if you have answered it in a previous video as I just found your channel. A couple of my tomato plants' leaves are curling. I am on Long Island and we have gotten plenty of rain of late. I don't know why they r doing this. Any ideas? Christina

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

My cut is healing. Very glad to help. The drill was wise. Curling leaves are normally due to Nature and the environment. You can really do anything and the plant typically works it out.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Cant really do anything that is.

[@AjArpopP52]

Hi! Thank you for all your information. I love your seed shop. That half gallon sprayer you use in this video, do you sell that? I looked on your site but couldn’t find it

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

We dont sell that. I found it at Home Depot. I think I have some on my amazon shop too. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Check out my Amazon Storefront for garden lights, seed starting supplies, fertilizer, pest management, books and more! www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim. Please subscribe as it really helps me & please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com

[@shy-guy5544]

One web site recommended 1-2ml paraffin oil per liter. It smothers the spider mites. It can be combined with the other oils mentioned.

[@shy-guy5544]

It should be 1-2 percent.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Sorry that I dont know

[@YellowPineappleHoyas]

Thank you!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yep Please visit my seed shop www.therustedgarden.com for Neem Oil, Peppermint & Rosemary Oil for pest and disease management. Calcium Nitrate for Blossom End Rot and for Seeds and Seed Starting Supplies. Thanks so much!

[@ramonamacabugao1967]

I forgot to say "thank you" for the info, Gary.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@cherylheffelfinger2677]

Can I use this on my flowers also?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@washwill2749]

Hi Gary, I'm a new gardener and would love a copy of you paperwork to help me out, I planted some squash and egg plants keep finding little red balls on them I believe they are some of bug eggs. I purchased rosemary oil not sure of all the vegetables I could use it on, I also have bell peppers, tomatoes and corn, sweet potatoes and watermelon, cantaloupe right now everything is a hit or miss for me. Thanks for all your help and information in easy to understand video.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@chariprice]

Thanks Gary! I love using EO, but just haven't used any in my garden yet! Going to try these on my roses this year too!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@Sunny-vf9rj]

I love your video. I use peppermint oil but I didn't know that I should add soap to make the spray. I also didn't realize my spray had a shelf life. Do you send the articles when a customer orders from you?

[@whitehousejayne]

thankyou so much

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@kwynvandyke4389]

Thank you so much for this great information!

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[@rodnawilliams9398]

Can you use cooking extracts for this? I have some, and that is the only reason I am asking .. also I am going to be growing my own mint this year .. will this help, if I crush the leaves and spread them throughout my garden?

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[@Sandra-nx3pl]

Gary thank you for the information ,can i used also in my tomatoes plants and every plant i have is just i want to be sure..you name it a few plants but never tomatoes plant..thank you for your video.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

What I named is just what I need it for in my garden. My tomatoes, knock wood, seem to stay pest free. You can use it on any plant. Always test spray when you bring new mixes into your garden.

[@Sandra-nx3pl]

thank you.

[@shirvanmaharaj4484]

nice vids. you always ace it . great stuff

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[@JRileyStewart]

Using what I had in the cupboard, and a small prayer, I mixed a bit of lavender scented soap (Dr Bronner's 18-in-1 Hemp Lavender Pure-castile soap) into a 16oz sprayer. It stinks pretty, but barely. After 2 applications to the underside of my aphid-infested tomatoes and curcubits, haven't seen any other infestation 2 weeks after last treatment. I'm beginning to see the white moth and holy cabbages now, so I'm going to give this a go and hope for the best. Oh, no damage noted to plants treated.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@fairyflourf7822]

Great tips easy way too understand

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[@norweavernh]

Ive.used dill.oil as well for squash bugs.

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[@ingridjohnson8]

Can I use the Dr Bonner's Peppermint Castile soap?

[@physicaltech12]

Hi, have you tried Eucalyptus oil? Do you think it would work?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@teresaadela1533]

I have peppermint plant that we never used (everything taste like toothbrush lol). I want to boil them instead of using peppermint oil, does that work? and how much to use to how much ratio of water probably?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Its just not strong enough. This is all based on the essential oils. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Check out my Amazon Storefront for garden lights, seed starting supplies, fertilizer, pest management, books and more! www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim. Please subscribe as it really helps me & please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com

[@amr427]

How soon after spray neem oil could you use one of these essential oil sprays?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@cliveking9293]

Interesting that you say that Peppermint oil repeals white fly. I currently have an infestation of white fly on my Mint plant so I would have thought that they would stay far away from this. I am just using soapy water spray as a means of "downing" them when I ruffle the leaves and the fly take to the air.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Well you would think. I don't have an answer.

[@TCSwizz2]

I could be wrong but aren't Mint and Peppermint different species of plants? Another part of the issue I think is that the EO's used in the making of the spray are much more concentrated than they are inside the plant. I'm sure it take more than one plant to produce the amount of EO in one of those dropper bottles.

[@cliveking9293]

Interesting comment in regards concentration ...worth trying out to see if the peppermint EO insecticide spray as prepared by Gary has an effect on the white fly harboring amongst the Mint leaves. Need to give this a test.

[@tag425671]

Clive King what's the verdict on peppermint oil experiment, if you tried it?

[@ninaongpinbuhay]

Does this work against mold on carnivorous plants?

[@deniseshannon4645]

I'm trying to get info on using peppermint oil on succulents. They're easily infested by Mealybugs, Aphids, Spider Mites and Scale. I'm excited to hear it works on Spider Mites since those are what I battle with the most. I just want to be sure that I don't kill my succulents. Neem oil is the most recommended, but I just can't tolerate the scent. Do you recommend using the same measurement of ingredients as you use for your garden plants?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@bosslady7118]

Can you mix peppermint,rosemary and orange oils together in one spray bottle or do you have to have them in all separate bottles? Also do you have to mix soap with oils or can you just use the oils? Thank you so much for your videos they are extremely helpful and detailed😊💞

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

The first 2 you can. I havent used orange oil a lot on plants Please visit, The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop: www.therustedgarden.com/ - Seeds, Starting Supplies, Neem Oil, Peppermint & Other Oils, Calcium Nitrate & More

[@joycecollins7005]

HELLO. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR TEACHING US HOW TO GROW A GARDEN. DO YOU SALE THE MIXTUER OF YOUR OILS? I PLANTED SOME COLLARDS STATER SEEDS PLANTS. IT HAS BEEN GOING ON TWO WEEKS NOW. NO PLANT HAVE GROWN YET. CAN YOU HELP PLS? HAVE YOU EVER EATEN ANY OF YOUR LEAVES AFTER SPRAYING THE LEAVES. WHAT EVER YOU SPRAY YOUR GARDEN WITH, DONT THAT GET INTO THE PLANTS AS WELL? THANKS YOU SO MUCH AGAIN. YOU ARE AWESOME AND AMAZING IN KNOWLEDGE. GOD BLESS

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@jolenesgarden6619]

Thanks for the video with great information! I will definitely be giving the peppermint oil a try this year. I'm hoping it works to repel Japanese Beetles, they are the major problem in my yard.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It takes time to figure out what works on the insects and diseases you get in your area. I keep a log, it helps.

[@lornahabkirk8585]

Do you know if it works for the ups indoors??

[@lornahabkirk8585]

Thrips*

[@beateremail6384]

Would boiling rosemary and mint and transferring that liquid to a spray bottle give a similar result?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@Hewagej]

Yes nice Video

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks.

[@lisabooker6405]

Great information! Thank you!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@vanessalee0521]

Hi Gary, I only found peppermint essential oil or mint powder in my country. Can I use that? Thx thx

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

The oil yes. I'm not familiar with the powder.

[@vanessalee0521]

Thank you so much

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@yocomment4707]

What do you recommend for a knock out rose? Something is eating the leaves of mines . They are still blooming but the leafs have holes everywhere .

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You have to pick any insecticide you like. I do use neem. That helps in general but roses often need more. Please Visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop: www.therustedgarden.com/ - Seeds, Starting Supplies, Neem Oil, Peppermint & Other Oils, Calcium Nitrate & More

[@katiewinn5468]

Do these essential oils get absorbed by the plant? Is their flavor affected?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

No flavor change. And they do absorb it in any significant way if at all. Get your Fall Garden Seeds & Spring Seed Starting Supplies at... Please Visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop: www.therustedgarden.com/

[@leynaabbey]

I get aphids on my mint plants, so how does mint oil repel them?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Mint plants can still get attacked. The essential oils are really potent. The female aphid that lays the eggs, is often repelled. Get your Fall Garden Seeds & Spring Seed Starting Supplies at... Please Visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop: www.therustedgarden.com/

[@nubee1973]

Can tangerine oil be use instead of orange oil?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I don't know. I have been careful to work with the oils to learn from reading and experience. Orange oil seems to have a killing property to it too. Many of the citrus oils do the same thing for repelling.

[@izzzzzz6]

Why have you got 6 types of soap or detergent there? I use some liquid black soap or savon de marsaille. This helps the oil to dissolve and pass better through the sprayer.

[@MrEpic-nr4oi]

does this kill them or just repell them form eating the plant?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Repels. Please Visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop: www.therustedgarden.com/ - Seeds, Starting Supplies, Neem Oil, Peppermint & Other Oils, Calcium Nitrate & More

[@nastynate84nc]

Ive noticed that Rosemary Oil - 10.0% Geraniol 600 - 5.0% Peppermint Oil - 2.0% is great on fungus gnats fliers. I was just wondering if any of these were decent at killing root aphids? Im trying to concoct a soul drench out of some of these essential oils. I was just wondering if you had a decent recipe for this?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I dont know if those oils would kill root aphids. Only way is to try it out. That would be cool though.

[@jessicaclark5968]

I have a potentially stupid question - does using essential oils on plants alter the flavor of them at all? I was discussing this with a co-worker, and while I assume the answer is no, I wasn't sure and thought I would ask here :) Thank you so much Gary for all your helpful information!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Not in the long run or if you wash them. Nothings seeps in to them. If you spray your greens that day then eat them you would notice some mint. After a few days no.

[@jessicaclark5968]

Good to know. Thanks again! :)

[@evelynchristian5282]

Where can I get a copy of your list of affects/oils that you show in the video?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

The descriptions has a list of the insects if that is what your are asking. ...You can support The Rusted Garden by using this link for anything you purchase on Amazon. It doesn't have to be garden related. Anything you purchase gives a % return back to The Rusted Garden amzn.to/2ttyray Thanks for using my link. It helps fund my garden videos!

[@jessicastrang4357]

My only question and concern is that the Peppermint Oil spray is what need for my aphid and whitefly problem, but everything I am finding says it repels honey bees and bumblebees. I don’t want to repel my pollinators, I want to attract more but rosemary oil isn’t listed for both these pests. I don have a lot of herbs growing around my garden that do attract the bees but will the oil spray affect this?? Thank you!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

All I can tell you is I have been using it for years and I see bees all the time. No pollination issues. Please visit, The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop: www.therustedgarden.com/ - Seeds, Starting Supplies, Neem Oil, Peppermint & Other Oils, Calcium Nitrate & More

[@SiMahDan]

So how does that affect pollination by bees?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Nothing I noticed. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Plus support The Rusted Garden by subscribing and using my Amazon Store Front link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for cameras, fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Earn 15% by becoming a Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop Affiliate. Some people are using it for their social media followings and some people are using it for a fund raiser for schools and sport teams. To sign up... use this link to our shop and click the MORE tab on the green bar and select TRG Affiliate Program www.therustedgarden.com/ Or use this link to go directly to our TRG Affiliate Program sign up the-rusted-garden.goaffpro.com/create-account The Rusted Garden 'Scan & Grow' Seed Collection (My Seed and Garden Shop) Just scan the QR code and watch a planting video: www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=qr

[@angelabailey8812]

I've used cinnamon oil that seems to work as well.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Oh thanks. I might try it.

[@rosyt5968]

Clicking on the amazon link takes me to the website how do you make it open on the app?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Not sure what you mean. Here is another link I now have an Amazon Influencer's Storefront. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It is free to use and anything you buy may be eligible. Just use my... The Rusted Garden link at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden

[@dmlzr7641]

How do you get rid of Aphids Sir? Thanks

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@Wolfie1038]

I'm out of Peppermint oil.....can I use Pure Peppermint extract that you use for baking?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It isnt strong enough. You can try but I dont know the ratios

[@mirandarose7276]

Does peppermint extract work too or does it have to bean oil to stick to things?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It could work. But the oil is more potent and provides better coverage. Youd have to use a lot of extract and I think it would be expensive.

[@mirandarose7276]

Thank you for your swift reply! Also thank you for all of your videos! I truly enjoy them! I have extract on hand and am not using it so I figured I could put it to good use for something besides opening it and smelling it every once in a while

[@luckychicav7981]

I'm keeping a notebook on what I am doing in my garden now that I recently stared planting edibles. So I'm taking quick notes and writing the recipes on the back cover for a quick easy access to them. I just took a couple of leaves from my plum tree to the expert to see if the damage was bug or fungus or what. When the lady told me it was bugs I knew what to do. Before planting anything in the fall I purchased the right neem. I had just seen your videos on using the right soap and neem so I made the mix sprayed few leaves and waited 48hrs. I was so anxious, 48hrs seemed so long. When I saw no damage, I went to town spraying my trees. I am so grateful, thank you Gary, much appreciated! :)

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

So glad it helped and you are doing it the right way. Notes on the diseases and insects are important too. Then you can spray preventatively...You can support The Rusted Garden by using this link for anything you purchase on Amazon. It doesn't have to be garden related. Anything you purchase gives a % return back to The Rusted Garden amzn.to/2ttyray Thanks for using my link. It helps fund my garden videos!

[@dollyperry3020]

Do any of these oils interfere with the bees?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Don't spray them but not when dry. The rosemary actually attracts them.

[@DGneoseeker1]

How do you avoid the plants getting sunburned due to the liquid on the leaves?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thats kind of a myth. Thing summer thunder storms. But you can do this in the morning or evening Please subscribe as it really helps me & please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Check out my Amazon Storefront for garden lights, seed starting supplies, fertilizer, pest management, books and more! www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim.

[@lovealwaysjasmine]

Will this get rid of gnats?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Best answer it might. Sorry. Fungus gnats are different than fruit fly gnats. The former are tough to get rid of. Get your Fall Garden Seeds & Spring Seed Starting Supplies at... Please Visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop: www.therustedgarden.com

[@rosedowling3690]

Thank you soo much.. I wish I could use my, as gardeners know my very invasive mint that previous owner planted...I am pulling my hair out trying to confine it with no luck...going on 10 yrs now LOL

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Mint is crazy Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com The Rusted Garden 'Scan & Grow' Collection (My Seed and Garden Shop) Just scan the QR code and watch a planting video: www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=qr Plus support The Rusted Garden by subscribing and using my Amazon Store Front link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for cameras, fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Earn 15% by becoming a Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop Affiliate. Some people are using it for their social media followings and some people are using it for a fund raiser for schools and sport teams. To sign up... use this link to our shop and click the MORE tab on the green bar and select TRG Affiliate Program www.therustedgarden.com/ Or use this link to go directly to our TRG Affiliate Program sign up the-rusted-garden.goaffpro.com/create-account

[@monsterkhaos9292]

So when you mixed the peppermint with the 16 oz of water in the bottle you still didn't say how much dish soap that you used. So how much dish soap do you add to it to the bottle with the peppermint

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Just enough that when you shake it the oil stays dispersed for 20 or 30 seconds. Start with a few drops. Each soap varies in strength. Please visit my seed shop www.therustedgarden.com for Neem Oil, Peppermint & Rosemary Oil for pest and disease management. Calcium Nitrate for Blossom End Rot and for Seeds and Seed Starting Supplies. Thanks so much!

[@haywardpatterson9010]

Can you use Orange oil for a cannabis plant ?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yes but I haven't and don't have the formulation. Sorry.

[@Quo0621]

You mention combining peppermint with Rosemary and quip about Neem but you don't speak to it specifically. Can one use peppermint and neem together (in similar doses as this vid and the previous one on neem)?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I haven't tried. In theory yes. The question might be using neem where it is not needed. The plants I might spray rosemary and peppermint on don't need it in my zone. But if you want both on a specific plant I don't see it being an issue. As always test spray your new combos.

[@KatherineRoseArt]

Orange oil will attract bees like mad too. once i was using goo gone (which has orange oil in it) on our front door to get some duct tape residue off a broken window frame and several bees came in through the broken window... i ended up stepping on one actually and thats how i found out i am allergic. LOL. so beeee careful with that stuff... cuz the bees will come! in droves ... :x

[@circle4922]

What about pure, genuine oregano oil. I know the stuff is potent, and has many uses and benefits for people. I would think it'd be more effective than rosemary oil? Oregano oil is very potent. Have you ever tried that for bugs? Thanks.

[@circle4922]

It sure is. "Spicy" stuff, haha. I have some of the pure, genuine high cavacrol content oregano oil and I've used it with avocado oil as a carrier (for myself...). It's nice. I might try it sometime as a plant spray. Thanks.

[@sonyadodd408]

how long will the mixture keep?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I use it up but I don't see it really having a shelf life issue. As its just the oil.

[@charlescoker7752]

Will it deter the sphinx moth?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Sorry that I dont know. Some insects go by color and some by scent. Please Visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop: www.therustedgarden.com/ - Seeds, Starting Supplies, Neem Oil, Peppermint & Other Oils, Calcium Nitrate & More

[@kennethmoravec148]

When you say it repels gnats does that include fungus gnats?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Probably not. The fungus gnats are such a pain.

[@gardeneravalos6593]

Sprinkling cinnamon has worked for me

[@joedefazio1464]

will this work for deer and rabbits

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I would say no or we would have heard tons about it. ...Please check out The Rusted Garden Seed Shop. - 43 packs of seed for $30 www.therustedgarden.com/collections/my-first-vegetable-garden-seeds-supplies-discount-packages

[@charlescoker7752]

Can you spray this on tomatoes?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I have in passing. Always test spray new sprays though and wait 48 hours. Please Visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop: www.therustedgarden.com/ - Seeds, Starting Supplies, Neem Oil, Peppermint & Other Oils, Calcium Nitrate & More

[@rosedowling3690]

Addition to my comment below thank you for the list

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Ok Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com The Rusted Garden 'Scan & Grow' Collection (My Seed and Garden Shop) Just scan the QR code and watch a planting video: www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=qr Plus support The Rusted Garden by subscribing and using my Amazon Store Front link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for cameras, fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Earn 15% by becoming a Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop Affiliate. Some people are using it for their social media followings and some people are using it for a fund raiser for schools and sport teams. To sign up... use this link to our shop and click the MORE tab on the green bar and select TRG Affiliate Program www.therustedgarden.com/ Or use this link to go directly to our TRG Affiliate Program sign up the-rusted-garden.goaffpro.com/create-account

[@doubledown187]

And this isn't going to affect the taste of the fruits?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It could but I harvest the day I spray when several days will go buy before next harvesting.

[@lbaqua2345]

For the few drops of soap, may I use DR BRONNER'S "Peppermint" Castile Liquid Soap or is it better to use DR BRONNER'S "Baby Unscented" Castile Liquid Soap?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Either is fine. That is safe soap Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com. I have over 1250 videos on my YT Channel and checkout my quick and to point 2 minute (or sow) TRG Gardening Tips playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLMsTQWKi63STRub6SgaV6PlB9-O1ooM5l