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The Infinity ® 20 air conditioner combines the energy efficiency of Greenspeed ® intelligence with the convenience and precision of the Infinity System Control. With reduced temperature swings, improved dehumidification and ultra-quiet operation, the Infinity 20 air conditioner will have you more comfortable than ever before. ©Carrier Corporation All-natural ways to protect food gardens from pests Homeowners frequently enhance their outdoor living spaces with attractive plants and trees. When that green- ery also produces food, the re- sults can be both beauty and bounty. People who plant vegetable gardens and fruit trees in their yards can be blessed with an abundance of fresh pickings once it's time to harvest. In fact, many home gardeners may have visions of warm eve- nings pulling vegetables right out of the garden and tossing them on the grill or in salads. But insects and animals en- joy fresh produce just as peo- ple do. The joy of harvesting from a garden can be dimin- ished when unwanted guests have gotten there first. Homeowners can employ these all-natural strategies to protect their fruits and veg- etables from lawn pests and critters. • Plant gardens in raised beds. Though they're not a fool-proof deterrent, raised beds can eliminate some gar- den infiltration by small crit- ters that come up and under from the ground. A raised gar- den bed can deter rabbits, go- phers, groundhogs, slugs, and some other crawling pests. Raised beds also are ergo- nomical and easily accessible. • Prepare homemade in- secticide. The environmen- tal information site Treehug- ger provides information on making a homemade insecti- cide from vegetable oil and a mild soap. Use one cup of oil with one tablespoon of soap (such as Dr Bronner's castile soap). Add this mixture to one quart of water in a spray bot- tle. This concoction can eradi- cate aphids, mites, thrips, and more by coating insects' bod- ies and effectively suffocating them. Soap-and-water sprays or even neem oil sprays work similarly. • Sprinkle diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth, commonly known as DE, is an abrasive powder comprised of fossilized algae diatoms. It's commonly used as a filter me- dium in swimming pools, but also makes an effective pesti- cide. The material's abrasive and absorbent qualities draw moisture out of insects, es- sentially dehydrating them to death. DE can be sprinkled around the base of plants, but will need to be reapplied after rain and watering. • Space out plants. One way to reduce insect or ani- mal pest numbers is to ensure ample space between plants. Tightly planted crops create a breeding ground for fun- gal diseases and also provide hiding spots and warmth for pests. Leaving room between plants can help avoid these is- sues, according to Gardening Channel. • Use row covers or gar- den mesh. Specialized cov- ers and meshes protect fruit and vegetables against insects and animals. Many plants can be covered all year long as long as the covers are lifted during flowering if the crops depend on pollination by bees. Veggiemesh® is a cover that can be laid over plants. • Interplant crops in the garden. Interplanting is a technique that involves al- ternating crops, herbs and flowers to confuse the pests so they have a difficult time finding what they want to eat. Alternate rows of vegetables with herbs and flowers that ap- peal to beneficial insects. Keeping pesky insects and animals from damaging food gardens can involve tech- niques that are safe and nat- ural. Popular insect repellant plants Homeowners choose plants for their properties based on a number of variables. Some may be into grow- ing their own foods, while others de- sire their gardens to be an awe-inspir- ing mélange of bright colors and al- luring scents. There's no wrong rea- son to plant a fresh garden, but some plants offer extra benefits, such as re- pelling insects. Insects can be a nuisance and a threat to individuals' overall health. According to the American Acade- my of Family Physicians, insect-borne diseases are viral and bacterial ill- nesses that develop from insect bites. Mosquitoes, sand flies and fleas are some examples of insects that can pass on disease. Fever, chills, head- ache, and muscle soreness are just a few of the more common symptoms linked to insect-borne diseases. The good news for avid gardeners is that certain plants can help repel in- sects and provide the additional ben- efits like fresh food and aesthetic ap- peal that so many people love. • Basil: The aroma of fresh ba- sil is enough to compel any garden- er to make a place for it in their gar- den. But there's more to fresh basil than its scent, as the Farmers Alma- nac notes it can be used to repel mos- quitoes and moths. • Lavender: Fleas, flies, mosqui- toes, and moths are not fans of this aromatic and colorful member of the mint family. Bees tend to be drawn to lavender, a durable plant that ma- ny garden centers recommend in ar- eas prone to drought or hot summers without much precipitation. • Mint: Mint is another plant that is instantly recognizable for its aroma. But mint lovers may not realize that it's also great for keeping ants at bay. Mint also can be used to repel mos- quitoes, but gardeners with no expe- rience planting mint should plant it in pots. That's because the Farmers Almanac notes mint is an especially aggressive spreader that can quickly take over a garden. Separating mint in pots can prevent it from bullying its way into other plants' domains. • Lemongrass: Lemongrass is a tropical grass that's so fragrant it's often used in perfumes. Lemongrass contains citronella, which many peo- ple associate with repelling mosqui- toes. A potted lemongrass plant can repel these unwanted guests, keeping them away from decks, porches and/ or patios all summer long. • Chrysanthemums: The Farm- ers' Almanac® recommends us- ing chrysanthemums, which repel a range of insects from bedbugs to fleas to ants, as border plants around a home. That's because they contain the natural insecticide pyrethrin, which can serve as something of an insect-repelling boundary around a home. Insects are unwanted guests around a home each spring, summer and fall. Certain plants can help repel insects and serve as an eco-friendly alternative to insecticides.