What to plant in the garden to scare off aphids: tips for summer residents

Belnovosti
25.04.2022 10:45
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Updated: 09.04.2023 01:27

In order to do without chemicals in the suburban area and not to mess with folk aphid control remedies, plant several herbs in the garden and in the garden.

Many plants act as insecticides, but only of natural origin. That's just the pests they scare away with the same effect.

Chives

The plant is unpretentious, decorative, and therefore looks great around flower beds. In addition, it is edible and is one of the representatives of early greens.

Lavender

This culture is disliked by many insect pests, while bees are happy to fly to its fragrance.

Chrysanthemums

Thanks to a special substance – pyrethrum – flowers scare away not only ants with aphids, but also ticks. By the way, faded chrysanthemums are excellent mulch for beds in autumn.

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What to plant in the beds

If you think that there is no place for flowers in the garden, plant fennel, dill and basil.

Nasturtium and rosemary scare off aphids and ants equally well, but it is better to transplant the latter into a pot for the winter and take it home.

Ants and aphids do not like the aroma of garlic, they avoid tansy, mustard, daisies.

The result will be guaranteed if marigolds are planted in the garden and in the garden.

Also, aphids will not appear where mint, melissa, sage, oregano, hyssop and thyme grow.