Just 1 Teaspoon And Your Plants Will Thrive

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Sheffield Made Plants

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@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
Become a better plant parent 👉 sheffieldmadeplantsacademy.com
@danzoe25
@danzoe25 10 ай бұрын
Try adding rice to the shaker so that it breaks the clumps as it is shaken. My family has been doing it for years in our salt shaker because in humid conditions salt tends to clump up
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
@@danzoe25 👍👍👍
@liltsummerlin423
@liltsummerlin423 4 ай бұрын
I choked on my cheese when You say "It sticks around like a fart in an elevator" 🤣🤣 I wasn't expecting it but I'm here for it 😂
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 4 ай бұрын
😂
@NailahRoberts
@NailahRoberts 11 ай бұрын
You must wear a mask when using this stuff, the silica is an irritant and can damage human lungs.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
Thanks! I mentioned that in the vid 😁
@NailahRoberts
@NailahRoberts 11 ай бұрын
@@SheffieldMadePlants I know you did but I never saw you wear one 😉❤️
@nancyholmes7012
@nancyholmes7012 11 ай бұрын
Excellent point!!
@nancyholmes7012
@nancyholmes7012 11 ай бұрын
Great explanation but I have a lung disease & can’t use it
@iloveprivacy8167
@iloveprivacy8167 10 ай бұрын
With all that shaking of the spice jar method - I think I'd additionally take it outside. (& STILL wear the mask - I like my lungs!)
@agataWKW
@agataWKW 6 ай бұрын
I've never thought a plant channel can be so interesting! Science for a geek and plants, all I love in one place :D
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@Vmurph
@Vmurph 3 ай бұрын
“Getting up all in their grill” “Sliced and diced into oblivion” 😂😂😂
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 3 ай бұрын
😁
@KeatingChick
@KeatingChick 11 ай бұрын
We worked on a cattle ranch that had a diatomaceous earth mine on it. I'm glad you specified using food grade. VERY IMPORTANT!!
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
For sure
@wildliferox2
@wildliferox2 11 ай бұрын
The other problem I was warned about when using it indoors; wear a mask. Not good news if you inhale it, if you already have pulmonary health issues.
@KeatingChick
@KeatingChick 11 ай бұрын
@@wildliferox2 Absolutely! I know I did when I had an infestation of fleas on my cats.
@jasonsmith8324
@jasonsmith8324 10 ай бұрын
Sadly food grade still has 80-90% silica, so inhalation can still cause lung disease and cancer.
@oksills
@oksills 10 ай бұрын
Who? Just who would think anyone could consistently, make caring for our beloved plants so fun & entertaining? But you do ! Thank you Sir!
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@wandashaw3551
@wandashaw3551 10 ай бұрын
Maybe try putting some rice in the spice shaker to help keep it from clumping and flow out freely.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Great shout
@RookAdmirer
@RookAdmirer 11 ай бұрын
For top dressing: mix your diatomaceous earth with perlite. It makes it easy to place on the top of the soil and stops the soil from making the diatomaceous earth wet, in which case it WILL NOT WORK. You must also BOTTOM WATER when using this technique. Edit: hah I finished the video and you said this at the end, apologies!!
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
No probs 😁
@185Clare
@185Clare 4 ай бұрын
Will be trying this for greenhouse centipedes in the soil in my house plant. Thank you. Hadn’t thought of using it this way. Already had in the cupboard for my cats fleas.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 4 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@ArtistTree
@ArtistTree Ай бұрын
Used this a couple of years ago and still have mucky gunck in my pots where it accumulated, and I didn't use all THAT much. A layer of well rinsed pool sand worked MUCH better for fungus knats.
@monicarae9457
@monicarae9457 3 ай бұрын
I've been using diatomaceous earth on my plants for over a year. I put it in an old spice sprinkler for easy application. But you should tap the bottom of the container to get it out. It really works! Warning: it only works on top of the medium if it's dry. Once wet, it's not helpful and gums up. Second Warning: it's dehumidifying. My humidity drops from the sixties to the forties inside of an hour when I reapply it to my more humidity loving plants.
@lorettamontierth9945
@lorettamontierth9945 10 ай бұрын
You are so comical and a great teacher 😂
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@MelindaFish
@MelindaFish 2 ай бұрын
This stuff works for all insects! This video is so funny and informative. Have enjoyed listening to your British accent…
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@luciafischer3190
@luciafischer3190 11 ай бұрын
Great advice, thank you. I put a few rice grains into my salt shaker, to prevent salt clumping.The rice absorbs the moisture and salt pours freely
@TheLowJacq
@TheLowJacq 11 ай бұрын
I just came to say the same thing. Rice in the shaker. A few grains is all you need, just replace them when refilling the shaker.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
Perfect thank you!
@dianebennett4440
@dianebennett4440 11 ай бұрын
I bought a squeeze thing from ikea. I believe it applies powdered sugar to food. Hold it sideways and gently squeeze it. It throws out an even fine mist.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
Ooo i'll have to have a look when i'm next in 👍
@jacquelinebouldin8191
@jacquelinebouldin8191 10 ай бұрын
​@@SheffieldMadePlantsI purchased one from Amazon a few years ago. 🙂
@jiggadaboom
@jiggadaboom 4 ай бұрын
"Hes been Chuck Norris'd" 😂
@Cyrilmc222004
@Cyrilmc222004 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Mr Sheffield, I really really enjoyed watching you show us all the benefits of diatomaceous earth. Very interesting and useful information too. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 7 ай бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@BrokenLioness
@BrokenLioness 8 ай бұрын
Another amazing use for D.E.! Thank you! I have it on hand for blood suckers on my fur babies and for internal parasites and worms. I will be adding it to my soil mixes. Thanks for the rips and tricks for the application as well ❤ I and my plants thank you!
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 8 ай бұрын
Glad you found it useful 👍
@plants_dogs4life
@plants_dogs4life 8 ай бұрын
How do you use this on your fur babies? Also, how do you use it for internal parasites?
@sheabutta5425
@sheabutta5425 6 ай бұрын
​@@plants_dogs4lifeAfter a bath and your pet is thoroughly dry you just rub the diatomaceous earth into their coat. For internal health you can mix some in their food.
@indygo19
@indygo19 11 ай бұрын
Also the only thing that helped us get rid of bed bugs!!!
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
Ah yes
@juliamierzejewska170
@juliamierzejewska170 10 ай бұрын
I've seen people using this all the time in videos, but noone ever explained it in detail so thank you. Another thing I'm definitely buying thanks to you
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@susanbrennan5511
@susanbrennan5511 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I just bought food grade bag today. I’ve finally conquered an aphid problem on my 24 year old plumeria but I have to bring my other plants in this week as it’s going to freeze and I needed a preventative measure to ensure everything is healthy for the winter. Your videos are fabulous! Thank you!
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@sandyreid4028
@sandyreid4028 11 ай бұрын
I just love the way you present these good tips with such a great sense of humour. Thank you so much.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 😁
@TheNetsrac
@TheNetsrac 11 ай бұрын
I began using it a couple of months ago and yes, it works 👍🏻
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
Good job 👍
@185Clare
@185Clare 4 ай бұрын
Not plant related, but I was recommended to add this stuff to water and drink it, (short term, food grade ) by my nutritional therapist. Has lots of health benefits, it would seem. Notice someone else mentioned to take care not to inhale it. Was also told this.
@jillianleblanc9370
@jillianleblanc9370 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing plants lovely collection beautiful
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for visiting
@viejiakia
@viejiakia 10 ай бұрын
I put diatomaceous earth in a loose leaf tea ball (that has a handle) and it shakes out perfectly!
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Neat trick 👍
@shay61
@shay61 10 ай бұрын
Yes, I've used this for the last 2 yrs. Works wonders. This is available @ Lowes. Also there is a sprayer (yellow&white) that you can purchase separately. Helped with the spring invasion of large black ants also.❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
👍👍👍
@kelammo
@kelammo 6 ай бұрын
Use rice in a shaker to keep it from clumping. There are little accordion ducted things that are awesome. My DE came with it.
@liltsummerlin423
@liltsummerlin423 4 ай бұрын
The best thing I found to distribute my diatomaceous earth is I took a bottle of baby powder and emptied the contents and filled the container up with the diatomaceous earth. It posted out in a dust that's really fine and it keeps you from being able to actually see it as much because it only takes a little to shred those little boogers to pieces. Hope this helps
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip
@viclarock5321
@viclarock5321 11 ай бұрын
Thank you Richard, this is timely. It is time to move the plant indoors as the weather temp in my area starts to get colder. I just ordered some to try on my plants.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@mityme72
@mityme72 2 ай бұрын
My suggestion would be a sugarshaker (for icing sugar) with a mesh on the lid. Than you add a few grains of rice in the powder and it won t stick (same with salt in a salt shaker). If the lid of the shaker is too big, just tape other the half of it.
@JoycePulis-p9y
@JoycePulis-p9y 9 ай бұрын
To spread your earth more evenly try using a flour sifter. I also found out a little cedar shavings on top of the soil helps with insects and smells.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 9 ай бұрын
Great tip!
@cynthiahonorio9758
@cynthiahonorio9758 10 ай бұрын
Informative and timely bc my son got some to kill termites eating wooden stairs in cemented house. Thanks mr Sheffield.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
You bet!
@jasonsmith8324
@jasonsmith8324 10 ай бұрын
Inhalation of diatomaceous earth and its accumulative exposure can lead to silicosis of the lungs. Silicosis is a type of pulmonary fibrosis, a permanent lung disease with symptoms similar to COPD. It is not recommended to use this substance indoors or apply it without wearing a respirator. Please thoroughly research this substance and use it at your own risk.
@jasonsmith8324
@jasonsmith8324 10 ай бұрын
@@Spontanyus It has the identical cause of action in the lungs as asbestos. Both these substances can cause lung cancer long after exposure.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
I mentioned to use it outside and wear a mask on the video
@faithcomesbyhearing724
@faithcomesbyhearing724 11 ай бұрын
Ive heard of this once. A lady put it in with her chickens. I think its worth a try. I will think of it as preventative medicine. Have a blessed day.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊 you too
@neyasexpress9520
@neyasexpress9520 4 ай бұрын
Try putting some rice in the spice bottle with this powder and rice will not let this powder clump up when you try to evenly spread on the soil
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip
@golfclashlover
@golfclashlover 4 ай бұрын
Love your videos btw. I grew up in Birmingham, England and you crack me up. I like how simple and down to earth your videos are and find your information very helpful. I was wondering though, do you like flowering plants? Have you done a video about your flowering plants?
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Got one on orchid and lipstick plant
@candied.crabapples
@candied.crabapples 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for mentioning this. I use a mixture of neem oil, Castile soap and warm water to spray the plant leaves regularly.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Sounds great!
@teresabonjour5858
@teresabonjour5858 10 ай бұрын
I use this all the time. I have a plastic jug with a top like dish soap has.i just squeeze the jug and poof my plants! You have to shake it a lot but you can get on and under the leaves.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Great stuff 👍
@jrosnov
@jrosnov 10 ай бұрын
Loved this one Mr Sheffield,you’re a regular riot😂😂 Hi from Maine 🦞🦞🦞🦞🦞
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@echognomecal6742
@echognomecal6742 10 ай бұрын
I've used it for years in my garden; love the stuff. I've found the best way to apply it is to put it in a squeeze bottle with a cap with holes so that I can sprinkle over or puff under. Indoors, maybe do it in the shower so the dust doesn't get everywhere? Be sure not to inhale it or get it in your eyes!!!
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@klsygrms
@klsygrms 3 ай бұрын
I bought some off Amazon and it came with something to put it in that can blow it out. Depending on which way you use it you can do a fine layer or a thick layer.
@tippy7831
@tippy7831 8 ай бұрын
I had questions about this but the video cleared everything up. Thank you for all the info here!
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@phansu123
@phansu123 9 ай бұрын
May be try adding some Rice to the spice shaker to de-clump ?
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 9 ай бұрын
Good shout
@thejennydeluxe
@thejennydeluxe 10 ай бұрын
4:57 maybe a peppercorn or sea salt grinder would work well for even distribution and to break up any clumps that form in the container..?
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Worth a try thanks 👍
@stulianadivanova8444
@stulianadivanova8444 8 ай бұрын
That's very useful. I was using deotom earth in many applications. It is just amazing. I did not use it on leaves, I will try right now because few of them have bags. Thanks a lot
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 8 ай бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@frederickgent1918
@frederickgent1918 10 ай бұрын
Mix your powder with water and a friendly soap and spray it on
@natorsi
@natorsi 10 ай бұрын
I would like to note that not all compost is the same - the composition makes a huge difference in terms of pests, smell, drainage, nutrients, etc. Of course, since this is for your home, it’s super reasonable to want to use something a bit more standardized to keep the flies away. But I wanted to defend compost a bit 😉
@charliebrown9188
@charliebrown9188 10 ай бұрын
I have to agree with you, I use compost amended with coco coir and perlite. I fought the fungus gnats off with neem oil, but as I live on the ground floor and surrounded by lawns and hedges those beggars keep flying in, though it seems under control now... back to the compost, I have never experienced any bad smells - and I have in excess of 400 houseplants.
@Boutys_mom
@Boutys_mom 11 ай бұрын
Great video!! I use an old blush brush to hit the corners in my deck, slider doors, window ledges. Love the idea to add to soil to prevent mold/bugs. I put my soil in the frig and compost bags in the freezer. Obviously, I'm single! LOL.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
😂
@charliebrown9188
@charliebrown9188 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for that tip Mr. Sheffield, I just ordered some DE and ill be dusting my entire home from floor to ceiling - perhaps not as I also have several aquariums. On the compost front, I get that we all have our preferred mixes, I found a compost that is more as an amendment rather than the cheap multipurpose compost, and I amend it further with coco coir and perlite and it seems to work for me. And even before I found this type of compost I have never experienced bad smells. I fought the fungus gnats off with neem oil rather successfully. And I'm hopping that the DE will help with spider mites, thrips and mealy bugs, cos I'm also pulling my hair out as I have tried almost everything I can think off. I will try an area with the spray bottle and another area with the brush, both as you suggested 🙂 Once again, thank you
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Hopefully it works for you 🤞
@dee4716
@dee4716 11 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you listened about the compost and diatomaceous earth!
@QueenGail
@QueenGail 10 ай бұрын
Great video, I already have some and mine came with an air pump type thing to apply squeeze duster I guess? Bought it for centipedes now I’m going to dust my mother in law tongue (plant) 🤣🤣🤣 Blessings 💜💚
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Good luck 🤞
@reginavanzuiden3737
@reginavanzuiden3737 10 ай бұрын
Mr. Sheffield! I love this video. Thank you!
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 😁
@mwatson4970
@mwatson4970 10 ай бұрын
U know, I have had a bag sitting for almost a year and you just inclined me to try this with my one mite and one mealy bug infested plants. Nothing else has worked, so this may be the final try. Perfect timing as always.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@Gwing7061
@Gwing7061 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this amazing tip! I already have diatom because I use it to dust my chickens so they will be sharing it with my leafy friends in future 😂 x
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
Great stuff 👍
@dogmeet
@dogmeet 11 ай бұрын
I will dump a pile into the soil then use a large makeup brush to push the d-earth around the surface. It can create a smooth even coating that looks lovely. Only issue is it can create a thick crust of it gets wet then dries later, so bottom watering is important lol
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
Very true but i don't think it's necessarily bad
@dogmeet
@dogmeet 11 ай бұрын
@@SheffieldMadePlants also very true! can keep those little guys out
@youssefzohdi
@youssefzohdi 10 ай бұрын
A similar substitute would be using GROUND CINNAMON. They are an amazing pest killer and help with root growth
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
In a different way
@souldancersbyjennifer
@souldancersbyjennifer 10 ай бұрын
Cinnamon can dry out the plants though... So you can't use them the same way.
@christelarmstrong9598
@christelarmstrong9598 11 ай бұрын
Thank u iv always wanted to try product but was unsure u have convinced me it's OK to just give it a try 😊
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Hope you like it!
@jeffreyrossi5084
@jeffreyrossi5084 11 ай бұрын
That was very interesting. I have used it to kill slugs in the garden but didn't realize it would work for houseplants. I never would have thought to put it on the leaves also. Thank you!
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
You bet!
@littlemuisje
@littlemuisje 10 ай бұрын
Ah yes, murder snow. And jsut in time for the holliday season.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
😅
@powermovement247
@powermovement247 9 ай бұрын
I bought DE last year because I heard that it was good for pests but took it back because I didn't know how to use it. Your video is fantasic and I LOVE your sense of humor! Thank you!!
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@HannahPorcella
@HannahPorcella 11 ай бұрын
Sheff 🖥️ + morning coffee ☕ 🌅 = ☺️
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
😁
@MoniquePaquette-u9t
@MoniquePaquette-u9t 10 ай бұрын
I always use it for my plants and even brush my teeth and my dog’s teeth with diatomaceous earth and tooth paste keep them white.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Ooo didn’t know that was a thing
@melissajenkins9960
@melissajenkins9960 10 ай бұрын
Your cuts and comments in this are hilarious. I love it 😆 “unless you want to blow up your plants..”
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 😁
@FreeRadicals305
@FreeRadicals305 9 ай бұрын
I put DE in a dry, used water bottle, with a small hole drilled in the cap. Using the right angle, puff out a cloud. As harmless as it is, DON'T breathe it in. That said, it's beneficial to humans and pets against parasites. Mix with pet food or for humans, anything in a small amount to eat, as it's got a chalky, gritty texture. Lots of info out there, I have a 50 lb bag I've been working on for years : )
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 9 ай бұрын
Nice tip thanks
@firozapatel9811
@firozapatel9811 11 ай бұрын
I have ordered diatomaceous earth,thank you for all your suggestions and advice…your videos always teach me a ton about plants growing and how to care @ big thanks 😘
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
Best of luck!
@angeliclioness8132
@angeliclioness8132 4 ай бұрын
This helped my plans so much!!!! Thank you for all of these amazing videos!!
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 4 ай бұрын
You bet!
@louisetremblay5603
@louisetremblay5603 8 ай бұрын
I love this stuff. And you can use a powder duster to apply it. Amazon has cheap ones. Cheers from Canada 👋
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 8 ай бұрын
Cool, thanks!
@susankahler3158
@susankahler3158 10 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot! I appreciate all the info
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@desertflower9557
@desertflower9557 8 ай бұрын
I love the tips, especially the paintbrush. I bought some of this for the veggie garden but only used it once because it seemed too messy and uncontrollable. I read the precautions about breathing it in and grew more uncomfortable. I would like to try using it in my soil though and to help control fungus gnats. But probably once I use what I have I won’t purchase it again; simply don’t want it left around for any family or friends that may not be careful with it. Thanks again!
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 8 ай бұрын
Fair enough. Breathing it in isn’t great. It’s edible though which is interesting
@Tminus89
@Tminus89 11 ай бұрын
Heard of something like this, will order a pot now that the dark droopy days are upon us! Thanks for the tips, useful as always :)
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@golfclashlover
@golfclashlover 4 ай бұрын
I saw one brand on amazon sends a powder puffer with the bag. I need this stuff.
@halir4408
@halir4408 11 ай бұрын
Perfect timing Richard! I’ve got a big bag of diatomaceous earth (food grade) sitting on my kitchen counter that I’ve had for a week now, but have been too hesitant to get into yet. I’ll be starting with your spice jar technique first and maybe the spray bottle solution for the underside of leaves on my most troubled plants. The paint brush might be good too. Thanks again Mr Sheffield 😊👍
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
My pleasure 😊 thanks for watching
@bkrbkrl
@bkrbkrl 11 ай бұрын
Here are the cons, some of which were covered, some not: DE is NOT to be breathed in: people need to heed the warning about that. Those who swear by it's use are also the ones that swore it makes a great de-wormer when given to animals, which it does not. As mentioned, it is porous and absorbs water. Once wet, it expands and the sharp shards disintegrate, rendering it worthless from that moment on. It has to be re-applied in gardening after rain and the same applies to any situation where it gets wet. DO NOT use this on velvet leaves: it will be a nightmare to get completely off. It is a messy nightmare to get off anything. It turns to a clay like mush when wet and dries in clumps. The clumps can be broken up into powder again, but why bother? The effectiveness is gone. There are lots of "old wives tales" out there that people "swear by." They are hit or miss at best. .
@janetgunson5680
@janetgunson5680 3 ай бұрын
I use an empty water bottle with a hole or two in the lid... works well to dust/spray the powder. Definitely use a mask. Also works for ants!
@Vrenchen27
@Vrenchen27 11 ай бұрын
I put DE on the soil of my houseplants this April one day before i went on vacation because of a fungus gnats infestation and when i came back home the substrate of all of my plants was very moldy and some of my houseplants almost died 😅 My advice is to test it on one plant first and have a look at the top of the soil after the use of it. (and maybe not to go on vacation in this time 😅)
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
Hmm I can't see how the DE would create the mold 🤔
@jackiewhitney5031
@jackiewhitney5031 10 ай бұрын
That's odd! Did you have proper air flow going in your house? Did you turn off your furnace or air conditioner and fans before you left? I know I did once and I had mold growing because there was no air flow at all going in the home and I learned my lesson and now I leave fans on and furnace or air conditioner and keep doors open as well.
@Vrenchen27
@Vrenchen27 10 ай бұрын
​@@SheffieldMadePlantsEventually it was because my friend who did the plant parenting did not open the window for proper air circulation in that time. Since that day i have not used DA anymore, but the gnat problem has been solved after repotting almost 40 plants 😅
@Vrenchen27
@Vrenchen27 10 ай бұрын
​@@jackiewhitney5031Honestly not, my friend who did the plant sitting was afraid about opening the window because there were so many plants in front of it 😅
@francus7227
@francus7227 7 ай бұрын
I doubt I can find this product in Thailand. Even IF they have it, the language barrier will block me from asking or reading labels. Thanks for the "tease." Now I'm off to tap the thumbs 👍 button to feed the algorithm monsters.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 7 ай бұрын
How come it won’t be in Thailand?
@francus7227
@francus7227 7 ай бұрын
@SheffieldMadePlants It probably will be. I don't know how to say Diatomaceous Earth in Thai....
@francus7227
@francus7227 7 ай бұрын
@SheffieldMadePlants Ha ! Get a load of that ! I put Diatomaceous Earth into Google Translate..... ดินเบา This popped up. Then I put the above "scribble" back into Google Translate, and it popped up with Diatomaceous Earth.... So, I do know how to spell it..... Thanks for the motivation.
@stulianadivanova8444
@stulianadivanova8444 5 ай бұрын
It is really excellent for everything. Unfortunately not for thrips.
@orfljim
@orfljim 10 ай бұрын
You could use a flower sifter to apply the diatomaceous earth.
@Ichneumonxx
@Ichneumonxx 11 ай бұрын
Wow, such a good tip! I'm currently in the middle of a nematode curation against thrips, but if that doesn't work I'll try this thing for sure.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
Great stuff 👍
@oORaaA338
@oORaaA338 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this tip ! I have hens, so I have plenty of diatomeceous earth but like an idiot i never thought of using it in my personal war against aphids on my green babies 🤦‍♀️
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
Fingers crossed it helps
@painetdldy
@painetdldy 11 ай бұрын
PLANT IDIOTS UNITE! 💖🪴
@stephenmccue9408
@stephenmccue9408 4 ай бұрын
use a kitchen type sieve maybe
@Gardening.shorts
@Gardening.shorts 10 ай бұрын
3:29 like a fart in an elevator 🛗 😂😂😂
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
😁
@raizenpk
@raizenpk 11 ай бұрын
Hopefully I won't have to deal with these pests again, but if I do, I'll give this a try. Last time, I was showering the living hell of out my plants.. which eventually worked, but it took a lot of persistence.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
Fingered crossed
@miniscenesgb
@miniscenesgb 9 ай бұрын
Good advice. Not sure how to use this in my terrariums where I add springtails though - I guess this is a nono?
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 9 ай бұрын
Yeah not a good mix
@MiscellaneousMichelle
@MiscellaneousMichelle 10 ай бұрын
I put that in all my plants 💚
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Great stuff 👍
@jamesa7506
@jamesa7506 11 ай бұрын
Good video sir. I've heard of this stuff awhile ago but have never tried it. Seems like a good solution. And about your kids eating your plants you should try growing pepper 🌶 plants or an even better plant would be some stinging nettles. Should see results in no time.😊
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
Great tip 😂
@ralphpeed3596
@ralphpeed3596 8 ай бұрын
It also works quite well on fleas and ticks on your fur babys.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 8 ай бұрын
👍👍👍
@EV0LS1D0G
@EV0LS1D0G 11 ай бұрын
love the channel and always enjoy your vidz. but I'm wondering now if this product doesn't cause micro damage to your lungs if applied in this liberal way, causing little dust clouds around you. also might be tricky if it gets in your eyes. just think of what it does to the insect exoskeleton. of course it won't affect an entire human in such a dramatic way but i wouldn't want to risk this just to get rid of some pests. your health is the most important thing you have :)
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
I mentioned it's best applied outside and with a mask
@karenlambert4973
@karenlambert4973 11 ай бұрын
It does not cause any harm. I and many others take it internally as it has so many beneficial properties.
@jackiewhitney5031
@jackiewhitney5031 10 ай бұрын
@@karenlambert4973 Absolutely true!
@jasonsmith8324
@jasonsmith8324 10 ай бұрын
@@karenlambert4973 It can cause silicosis of the lungs and long term exposure leads to lung cancer.
@karenlambert4973
@karenlambert4973 10 ай бұрын
Only with people that have worked for years farming it. @@jasonsmith8324
@cinosechizen
@cinosechizen 11 ай бұрын
Love that comment @3:27 haha, Thanks for the tips and for the laugh
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
You bet!
@dianechuckandrews1215
@dianechuckandrews1215 10 ай бұрын
It may have already been suggested below as I didn't read all the comments, but I have used a "duster" with D.E. in it, on my garden outdoor garden. Shake a lot as it does clump in the canister. Definately wear a mask for fine particulate as it is BAD for the lungs! Have also added it to a spray bottle with water to mist underside of leaves but it's not as heavy an application.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@vrankholland8113
@vrankholland8113 8 ай бұрын
Better wear a mask when applying. The powder, ones inhaled, also dehydrates the lungs. So a health hazard warning is in place.
@Horsewoman-pt2ku
@Horsewoman-pt2ku 10 ай бұрын
I use a stiffer synthetic brush as it works best and have left on on for months. Doesn’t look pretty but it was the only was to rid of those spider mites on my Calathea and thripes on my monsterA and philodendron
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip
@realityjunky
@realityjunky 10 ай бұрын
As a former fingerprint operator, I appreciate 1:21 Great delta! Also, thank you for any advice on killing houseplant-loving insects. I'm about outta my mind lately.
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 10 ай бұрын
Glad you found it useful 👍
@sushiegirl
@sushiegirl 11 ай бұрын
I’ve been using this stuff for a couple of months now 🥰
@SheffieldMadePlants
@SheffieldMadePlants 11 ай бұрын
How you finding it? What you fighting against?
@sushiegirl
@sushiegirl 10 ай бұрын
@@SheffieldMadePlants fungus gnats and barely see any now 🙏
@maggiehumble7822
@maggiehumble7822 3 ай бұрын
It ALWAYS has to be DRY in order to work,,when wet,,stops working...
@eggmcnog
@eggmcnog 9 ай бұрын
bags usually come with an air duster/puffer tool. You only need a light dusting not a half inch layer lol. youre adding sooooooo much in these videos you only need to dust things with it
@ireneroland3070
@ireneroland3070 10 ай бұрын
I always wondered why I had spiderwebs on my plants .
@Gardening.shorts
@Gardening.shorts 10 ай бұрын
4:28 that actually made me laugh 😆
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