Gardening is such a delight. That is, until you spot the signs that the plants you’ve been nurturing so fondly are actually a top-tier treat for tiny insects and bugs.

Whether it’s slugs, ants or even rodents, our gardens can feel like a free-for-all for these critters – and for many of us, using poison or other extreme measures is out of the question.

Thankfully, there are natural solutions to these issues that mean our plants will be a lot safer and our consciences will remain clear.

Natural deterrents for garden pests

Use cinnamon to keep ants at bay

If ants seem to be attracted to one of your plants in particular, using cinnamon sticks, essential oils or even just a circle of ground cinnamon around the plant will keep them from climbing in and munching away.

This is because ants have a

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