How to Use Tansy in Companion Planting and in Compost
Tansy is a self sowing perennial herb that can quickly become a nuisance if not controlled. It is also dangerous to livestock, it can kill them if they eat it. Despite the downside of Tansy, it plays a role in organic gardening. Tansy is useful in both composting and companion planting. It thrives under almost all weather and soil conditions, especially once the plants are mature. It often grows up to a height of 3 feet and has a similar spread.
Things You Will Need
Tansy
Garden gloves
Garden spade
Garden hose
Compost pile or compost tumbler
Plant Tansy near fruit trees and bushes, patios, vegetable gardens and flower beds to repel pests. The leaves give off a strong odor that many pests are repelled by. Japanese beetles, cucumber beetles, squash bugs, ants, mice and mosquitoes are all repelled by this beneficial companion plant.
Plant it to attract bees to the fruit trees, vegetable gardens, herb beds and flower beds. Despite the fact that it repels a great many flying insects, it does attract beneficial pollinating bees.
Put Tansy flowers in a vase and keep it near doorways and windows to repel flies it prevents them from entering the home. The dried flowers can also be placed into potpourri mixes or hung in a closet to help repel moths.
Add Tansy to compost. It is high in potassium and will add this to compost as it breaks down. Use it in moderation though because it is poisonous. Compost with it added must be thoroughly composted before use in the organic garden. Plan for additional composting time to be sure this happens.
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Informative, I've never heard of Tansy before.
You may not have heard of it, but I promise you've seen it growing everywhere and not even realized what it was. It can be a nuisance if not controlled.
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