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Friend or enemy…

Natural it all depends on your point of view!

Certain plants contain essential oils or other substances that insects and various pests absolutely
hate. Natural repellents, they protect the plants they surround. Other plants are fantastic at attracting

all the way pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, which we love to see populate the garden since
they also keep our flowers blooming. Both have a place in the garden!

Nasturtium
Borage
Geranium
for 25 years • Attracts bees • Repels squash bugs Protects rose bushes from insect pests
• Acts as a “trap” to attract aphids away
• Repels slugs
Absinthe
from other plants
• Deters tomato hornworms
Lavender Marigold Deters aphids
• The nectar attracts bees Mint (especially peppermint)
• Repels aphids Protects most plants from pest insects • Attracts bees
• Deters aphids
Basil Chervil
Strong mosquito and fly repellent Reduces the numbers of slugs Thyme

Oregano Savory Keeps white flies and aphids away
Discourages vine parasites Keeps aphids away

Basil Lavender Marigold
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Mosquito repellent plants

The high repellency of some plants is so strong that even our famous mosquitos are reluctant to go near
them. Placed strategically around and even on the deck, they will allow you to spend long, enjoyable
evenings outside without being eaten alive by those pesky mosquitos.

Plants that have a lemony fragrance: lemon-basil, lemon-thyme, lemon balm, lemon-eucalyptus,
lemon geranium, lemongrass

Plants that give off a peppery scent: peppermint, most geraniums
To learn about the benefits of our fertilizers,
go to acti-sol.ca Others : lavender, rue (toxic and invasive, grow in a container)

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