Flies flying over the meal, buzzing and annoying, can spoil the summer getaway. In order to get rid of them, we reach for harmful chemical preparations and hang unsightly flypaper. Meanwhile, a better solution may befly repellent plantsPlanted in our surroundings, they will repel flies and will be a nice accent in the garden or on the terrace. Here are the7 Best Plants Flies Hate !
Fly repellant plants
Plants that repel flieswork by emitting odors and essential oils that insects do not like.Very often, decoctions or extracts of these plants are ingredients of ready-made fly repellants, available in stores. It is worth planting these plants in your surroundings so that they ward off flies and decorate our garden or terrace.
1. Narrow-leaved lavender
Narrow-leaved lavender (Lavendula officinalis) is an evergreen fly repellent plant. Lavender has decorative flowers that smell intensely and act as a deterrent against insects. Prefers a sunny position, with light, alkaline soil. Lavender responds well to pruning to maintain a compact plant habit.Narrow-leaved lavenderrepels not only flies, but also mosquitoes and ticks . As a result, it not only decorates, but also works great in the fight against unwanted insects!
2. Fragrant geraniums
Scented pelargonium (Pelargonium graveolens) is anotherfly-repellent plant thanks to its intense fragranceIt likes a sunny position, blooms less in the shade and smells less.When planting it in a pot, do not forget about universal flower soil and a layer of expanded clay on the bottom of the pot and regular fertilization with fertilizer for geraniums or for flowering plants.
3. Laurel laurel
Anotherfly-repellent plant is the noble laurel(Laurus nobilis), another known name for which is the laurel tree. The noble laurel prefers a sunny position, sheltered from the wind. During the summer, it can be grown in the garden or on the balcony, but before winter it should be moved to a room with a temperature of 15 ° C. When growing laurel, remember to water the plant regularly and to feed it once a week with natural fertilizer, such as e.g. biohumus.
4. Peppermint
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is an excellent fly repellent . Mint is very easy to cultivate, it likes sandy-clay soil, rich in calcium with a pH of 6.0-7.5 and a slightly shaded position.It can be grown in the ground or in a pot. When planting it in a bed, it should be taken into account that it grows strongly, so it is worth planting it in a bucket without a bottom or surrounding its root ball with a low fence.
5. Common basil
Anotherfly-repellent plant is basil(Ocimum basilicum). It can be grown both in the ground and in a pot. If you choose to grow mint in a pot, place it on a sunny window sill, and when cultivating it in the ground, it is good to ensure its place is warm and sheltered from winds. The soil should be fertile, well-drained and light, with a high content of humus, and constantly moist.
6. Lemongrass
Lemongrass, also known as lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), is aplant that repels flies with its intense fragranceIt contains citral and myrcene, thanks to which it owes its properties. In Poland, it is grown as an annual plant because it is not frost-resistant.Palczatka prefers a sunny position, sheltered from the winds. It will grow best in nutrient-rich medium, slightly moist with a neutral or slightly acidic reaction.
7. Pink carnation
The glaucous carnation (Dianthus gratianopolitanus) forms dense cushions of blue-green leaves 15 cm high and flowers most often pink, with jagged petals. The blue carnation is afly-repellent plant due to the intense fragrance offlowers, appearing from May to June. Blue carnation requires very well-drained soil, it tolerates drought well. It can be planted in the rock garden in larger groups, where it looks very impressive.
MSc Eng. Joanna Białowąs
