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We've quite a lot especially at one end of our garden as there are a lot of shaded spots. Are there any plants that naturally discourage them (or other bugs)?
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I seem to have success using pennyroyal as part of an aromatic path - no midges in that part of the garden. It also seems to deter flea beetle.
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If there was any, the residents on the West side of Scotland would pay good money for them lol.Comment
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Did you know that it's only the females that are the irritating blood sucking pests?
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I can't remember which herb for which bug but all the following repel some sort of pest. Bay, basil, mint, lavender and lemon grass.Comment
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Not sure of any plants that repel midges but I know 4von Skin-So-Soft does.sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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BM - does your wife buy it for you because, if she does and after your other comment, you're gonna have to delve beneath your skin (don't say it's too hard after all that treatment), locate your wallet and find a nice local Uvon lady who may and only if you treat her nicely, will not reveal any of your personal requirements on pain of death. Best of luck!!!I work very hard so please don't expect me to think as well!Comment
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I haven't a clue what you just said but no more wives thank you, they are far too expensive.Originally posted by Miss Mousetrousers View Postsigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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That's a bit sever Jay-ell, not all females are that, or so my wife told meOriginally posted by Jay-ell View Postit may be a struggle to reach the top, but once your over the hill your problems start.
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You could try growing bog myrtle which might helpit may be a struggle to reach the top, but once your over the hill your problems start.
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Been hoping for free p&p, missed out a few weeks ago - we were in Cyprus, where we saw some 'Fernleaf' lavender. Looks really nice. So I thought I'd look for some plugs/plants when we got back. Seems that you start them from seed, only a few places do them. T&M had them for 99p though, but with...Today, 10:17 AM
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