- Bugged by mosquitoes in the garden? Mosquito-repelling substances are found in such plants as Yarrow, Thyme, Monarda, Summer Savoury, Rosemary, Bay and Mint. Plant them near your patio for carefree summer evenings.
- Annoyed by ants in the garden? Camellia, Digitalis and Lythrum contain a substance that drives them away.
- If eelworms have become a nuisance, the best thing to do is to sow Tagetes erecta (marigolds). These contain substances that kill eelworms. But if you don’t care for their looks, perennials that control eelworms include Achillea, Agastache, Anaphalis, Artemisia, Inula helenium and Helenium. For a shady location, Macleaya cordata is the best choice to control these pests.
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