What kind of flowers and herbs deter aphids and ants

In the garden area in addition to major pests, such as mice, moles, medvedok often appear small, which can be seen at once: aphids and ants. Many people think that the ants help to fight aphids. This is mistake! Ants on the other hand, the "divorce" aphids for their own needs. And the damage these insects often cause much greater than the moles and mice.

What is better to use?

Novice gardeners in the fight against insects use chemicals that kill not only aphids and ants, but harm both people and pets. Experienced gardeners instead of chemicals used in the fight against the flowers and herbs that repel pests. This - the main characters of this article!

Spicy plants and burning

Herbs, horseradish and onions - a substance with a very strong and specific smell. People aroma of herbs seems pleasant, for that plant and got its popularity in cooking. For aphids and ants as much fun to be a very questionable! They can not tolerate the pungent smell of essential oils and other substances that make up:

• basil;
• mustard;
• coriander (coriander);
• catnip (popular name - "Catnip"), a very beautiful plant, which can be used for decorating the garden area;
• lavender;
• marjoram;
• melissa;
• mint;
• rosemary;

• fennel (dill);
• thyme;
• garlic;
• chives.

Planting plants in the area, we'll catch two rabbits at once. Otpugnom pests and get delicious fresh herbs for your wallpaper. Rich in vitamins, it is suitable to almost any dish - the first, second and salad. And some of the positions more and have an amazing view, decorating site. For example, the remarkable inmate beds will be lavender. I can not but mention about a nice bonus - a nice, unobtrusive scent of lavender the same, but also a mint and lemon balm!

decorative plants

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Leaving in the previous section, fragrant plants, go to decorative! They can be planted in the garden near the landings, diluting strict rows of beds under the trees in the garden or on a bed. Many inhabitants of the flower bed suffer from aphids and ants. First in last summer almost ate my rose, while the latter is firmly decided to settle in the neighborhood next to the favorite peonies. By the way, will soon be released on our channel is large and rich with useful information item, how to get rid of ants, liking peonies. Therefore, if relevant, - subscribe!

So, aphids and ants will not tolerate the neighborhood with attractive:

• ageratum;
• marigolds;
• nasturtiums;
• daisies.

For example, the peculiar and pungent smell marigold is not to the liking of most garden pests and garden. But, most importantly: all of the above in the list of plants attract insect predators that feed on aphids and ants bothersome. Put a "Thumbs Up" if the article was useful to you. Thanks! Read more: 5 different variants of application of wood ash in the garden