Is it ok to sprinkle diatomaceous earth all over flower beds? Or should it be only on soil around plants?
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It is perfectly fine to sprinkle DE on plants. It is made of fossiized single cell organisms. You may want to be careful about getting it ON the flowers as it may drive good insects such as bees and butterflies away. Other than that, it is just "special" dirt. It is used primarily in DE swimming pool filters because of its filtering qualities.
around the plants only!! not on the plants! ***** to add to what u asked! just sprinkle the stuff as close to, but not on ur plants! the pests won't have the guts to cross the stuff to even make it to ur plants so u don't actually have to put ne on them!*****
Why not, if you wish? Diatomaceaous earth is a natural product and has nothing in it but earth. You may need to add more after a heavy rain. Diatomaceous earth will break down inot mud and mix in with soil.
I have walked on the stuff in a machine shop for 30 years where it is used to absorb oil and water.
Great way to get rid of soft bodied insects and it doesn't harm plants or animals or you.
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