"They will protect from pests": what plants are best to plant with raspberries - your neighbor won't tell you about this

19.03.2024 19:00
Updated: 12.05.2024 23:22

With the arrival of warm weather, insects and rodents can attack crops, including raspberries.

To prevent pests from bothering you, you can plant some plants next to the raspberries.

An expert of the MOS SMI portal, agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh will tell you about which plants can protect raspberries from "uninvited guests".

Mother-and-stepmother

This plant contains a substance that repels pests. In addition, it prevents certain diseases, including spider mite infestation.

Onions and garlic

Bulbous plants can also repel insects. Thanks to onions and garlic, aphids and ants will want to leave the area.

berries, leaves
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Chamomile

Another successful neighbor can be chamomile. This flower repels scaly beetles and fleas.

In addition, it attracts wasps and bees, which pollinate plants.

Mint

The strong smell of mint is pleasant for humans, but many pests cannot stand it.

Another advantage of mint is that it can be used in cooking later.

Now you know which plants can become raspberry protectors.

Earlier we talked about fighting aphids in the garden.

Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / HERE NEWS

Content
  1. Mother-and-stepmother
  2. Onions and garlic
  3. Chamomile
  4. Mint