Container Gardening
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KMS Woodworks on Jun 27, 2013Most flowers produce "nectar" of some kind...it is one of the things what attracts bees, pollen is the other. Most ant control is done with "sticky" traps http://flowers.about.com/od/Pests-And-Diseases/a/Control-Ants-In-The-Flower-Garden.htmHelpful Reply
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Cindy tustin on Jun 28, 2013I use pieces of double side tape to trap ants have to change it out quite often because they will make a sacrifical bridge.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Jun 28, 2013Another reason ants would find your clematis interesting is because of the presence of aphids. Take a good look under the leaves.Helpful Reply
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Nancy Hand on Jun 28, 2013I'm with you Douglas!! Aphids! Look at the new growth on your plant for little green Aphids.Helpful Reply
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Caley's Culinaries on Jun 28, 2013Aphids produce a sticky, sweet substance called honeydew. The ants milk them like cows. You may also see some curling of the new growth from the aphid damage. Aphids are soft-bodied and easy to kill with soapy water, just don't do it in the sunshine! Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Brenda Barton on Jun 29, 2013I have a question, Please tell me what the purple leaf plant is. I have some growing in my bed around my bird bath.Helpful Reply
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Tricia MacPherson on Jul 02, 2013DAHLIAS :)Helpful Reply
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Brenda Barton on Jul 03, 2013Thanks Tricia.Helpful Reply
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