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TrellisingSlugs, snails and manybacterial and fungal diseases,thrive in wet conditions. Makestrong trellises to lift plants offthe wet ground. Use poles andstring for climbing crops(cucumbers, pumpkins,tomatoes, beans and peas).Plant climbers close to trees sothey can use the tree as atrellis. Plant cucumbers andpumpkins on mounds of welldrained soil or compost.Tomato trellis at the Sithole’sgarden, HighfieldMulchSpiky grass or leaf mulch repels nematodes, cutworms, grasshoppers,ground beetles, termites, thrips, slugs and snails. Mulch made fromclippings of strong-smelling plants such as herbs, Mexican marigold,lippia, lantana, gum trees and tobacco, repels insects. Wood ash detersants, which attack strawberries, beans and carrots.WindbreaksPlant barrier plants and windbreaks of strong-smelling plants such asrosemary, lavender, marjoram and lemon grass around gardens andorchards to reduce pests and diseases spread by wind. In the croppingarea use indigenous herbs such as zumbane, wild basil and tagetes.Destroy infected plant materialPlants that have been infected with a disease should be removed andburnt or placed in the centre of a hot compost heap.61