Thoughtful and thrifty gardeners are in no hurry to spend money on chemicals and traps to protect their gardens from pests and diseases.
For this purpose, they use flowers, which cope well with these tasks, and as a bonus, decorate the area.
What flowers will repel pests
1. Nasturtium. Flowering after winter looks fresh like spring. Nasturtium repels whitefly, late blight, aphids and pumpkin beetles.
2. Chamomile. The territory protected by this plant is unfavorable for mosquitoes, flies, ants.
3. Marigolds. One of the most popular flowers among summer residents. Marigolds protect plantings from onion flies and weevils.
4. Fritillary. Gardeners say that this flower repels rodents.
5. Calendula. Cabbage often suffers from slug infestations. Calendula planted next to the bed will repel pests with its aroma. It is also said that this plant can protect potatoes from Colorado beetles.
