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by Allyjay

For some reason this year, my garden is in abundance of ladybirds, which is pretty early for Essex, but it is meant to be a sign for a very good summer. To attract ladybirds to your garden is quite a simple task, all it takes is to select plants which are pollen-rich. There are so many varieties of this, so here are just a few which I know will attract them:-

Angelica, Dill, Tansy, Coriander, Sunflower, Thyme, Parsley, Catnip

even weeds such as Dandelions and Yarrow will ensure they visit.

Take heed though, many plants such contain a natural insect repellent in their own oils and will distract them, for example Garlic.

It is great though to try and attract Ladybirds as these are a natural pest destroyer, feeding on whitefly, scale insects, greenfly and mealybugs, so go buy some plants and let nature start doing it's work.

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