1 day Ago By Brian Dillon
Roses that grow beside one specific plant will grow to be healthier and therefore more colourful, gardening experts say. Roses are a gorgeous addition to any garden and they are a popular choice for many British gardeners. These romantic flowers, known for their deep and rich hues, can grow to be red, pink, white, yellow and orange, among other colours.
But to get them to grow as healthily as they can, you will want to protect them from pests and nasty diseases. That's where this handy plant comes in. Growing roses beside garlic helps them to thrive by deterring pests that can often attack the flower.
Roses can fall victim to common pests such as spider mites, ants and snails. However, these pesky bugs can be deterred from your rose plant if it is growing near garlic. This happens because of the distinct and strong aroma that garlic has, something that these insects find off-putting.
Garlic, along with onions and chives, are members of the allium family and are known for their strong smell and taste. When they are growing, they develop this scent that is great for detering unwanted visitors in your garden. Not only does garlic help roses ward off pests, it can also help prevent the development in black spot in roses.
Additionally, garlic growing beside roses can enhance the aroma of the flower, something gardners strive for when growing these colourful and sweet-smelling plants. Planting garlic near your roses is very simple. You can use the garlic you have in your house and simply seperate the individual cloves.
You will then place them in the soil about four inches apart from each other and around a foot away from the base of your rose bush. Make sure that the pointed part of the clove of garlic is facing upward. Not only will you protect your roses form pests and disease, you will also end up with delicious garlic that you can use for your home cooking.
Garlic comes in handy as a companion plant for many other things in the garden. Garlic is also a great neighbor for fruits growing in your garden, such as blueberries and strawberries. It also helps with the growth of marigolds and chamomile.
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