How to apply this little-known trick and why it is recommended.
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In the world of gardening, there are several tricks for caring for our plants and helping them grow without problems. Among them, one stands out that is simple, inexpensive, and has several benefits.
The method consists of wrapping aluminium foil around the trunk and branches of the lemon tree. Although little known, this trick can improve the health of your plant. Why?
Aluminium foil is mainly used to protect the lemon tree from pests and improve the quality of the harvest. When the trunk or branches are wrapped, a physical barrier is created that makes it difficult for insects such as ants, aphids and other bugs that often attack the plant to access it.
In addition, the shine of the aluminium reflects sunlight, which helps to scare away certain flying insects that are disoriented by the glare. In this way, the tree is less exposed to diseases and damage that can affect both the leaves and the fruit.
The benefits of this home remedy
- Pest protection: the aluminium acts as a shield that prevents insects from climbing up the trunk and reaching the branches.
- Improved tree health: by reducing the presence of pests, the lemon tree can grow stronger and healthier.
- Better quality fruit: fewer bugs means less damage to the lemons, which reach harvest in better condition.
- Economical and easy solution: all you need is some aluminium foil and a few minutes to put it on.
How to apply aluminium foil to the lemon tree
- Cut strips of aluminium foil about 10 to 15 centimetres wide.
- Wrap the main trunk or the thickest branches, making sure the foil is snug but not too tight so as not to damage the bark.
- Check every so often that the foil is still in place and replace it if it deteriorates.
This trick is not only useful for lemon trees, but can also be applied to other fruit trees that are often victims of pests.
