Gardening expert says these four plants will keep rats away from your garden

For those experiencing rats scurrying around their garden or, worse, in their home, you may be fearing the beginning of infestation. But there is help at hand in the form of nature itself. Four houseplants which have been recommended as 'natural repellents' to deter unwanted rodents, thanks to the strong smells they give off that rats find overwhelming.

Whether you already have a lavender houseplant or need to plant some in your garden borders or scatter dried lavender flowers near the entry points of your home - lavender can serve as a brilliant, natural rat repellent. Cynthia continued: "Chrysanthemums are another colourful plant that emits a potent smell for mice and rats. The blooms contain a special combination of insecticidal compounds that can be toxic too, and an effective repellent."

Sage Sage plants contain thujone and cineole, which rats find overwhelming and will likely stay away from an area if they smell it. Peppermint Peppermint, with its spicy and pungent aroma, is loathed by rats due to the menthol it contains, which acts as a rodent repellent.

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