Palmerosa, a cousin of Rose Geranium, is also effective. I put just a drop or twoâno moreâof pure essential oil of rose geranium on each dogâs cloth collar every week, and it really. keeps the ticks away. Check with your vet before using essential oils on cats. Iâd still check the pets daily for ticks.
Apples are a different story. Thanks to entrepreneurial growers and a generous helping of luck, most grocery stores have a full 11 varieties in rotation (Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, McIntosh, Rome Beauty, Fuji, Jonathan, York, Gala, Idared, and Yellow Newton).
Apple varieties can differ widely in texture, aroma, color, and taste. Apple lovers often talk about crunchy versus crisp or bold versus hints of tartness. You can find apples with skins that range in color from pale to vibrant shades of yellow, green, and red, as well as those that are gold, pink, scarlet or extremely dark crimson/purple.