What's the best way to keep ants out of my flower pots?



-
Sassy on Apr 24, 2018
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/ants-in-flower-pots.htmhttps://www.ehow.com/how_8101886_keep-vegetable-pots-flower-pots.htmlhttp://homeguides.sfgate.com/kill-ants-flowerpots-94081.htmlhttps://www.thriftyfun.com/Getting-Rid-of-Ants-in-Outdoor-Potted-Plants.htmlhttps://www.gardenguides.com/118643-kill-ants-flower-pots.htmlHelpful Reply -
-
DesertRose on Apr 24, 2018
Put cornmeal around your flowerpots. If more come, put out more, it will kill the colony that is invading the flower pots.Helpful Reply -
-
Janet Pizaro on Apr 24, 2018
If there are ants on your pots you most likely have aphids, check the soil for that first, if the apids are there you must repot in fresh soilHelpful Reply -
-
Connie on Apr 25, 2018
Put coffee grounds around the pot & some on the soil around the flowers.Helpful Reply -
Related Discussions
GNATS - How to get rid of them?

Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th... See more
Marigolds growing! Should I pinch the buds?

My marigold plants are growing. I heard that pinching the buds until Autumn will allow them to grow without killing the plant. Is this true?
How to keep mice out of your garden?

Hi everyone, I have mice in my garden destroying my vegetables and I have also noticed them in the barn and shed. Please can someone tell me how to prevent them from ... See more
What's the best flower/plant to grow in Texas?

I know that opinions vary, but what's your opinion?!I have great luck w Rosemary plants. Green all year long.
How to propagate succulents?

Can someone tell me how to propagate succulents? I just loooooove my succulents and I just found out that I can grow new ones from the old ones. That is SOOOO cool! J... See more
What is the best way to keep squirrels out of the attic?

They have chewed through the eaves that have been replaced 3 times. Traps do not work.