Discover the best chive companion plants for keeping pests out of your garden naturally.
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Thanks to their strongly scented leaves,chivesmake excellent companion plants that can repel garden pests.
They also attract pollinators and other beneficial insects with their pinkish-purple flowers.
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Strawberries
At first glance,strawberriesand chives may seem like an odd plant pairing.
However, keeping chives nearyour root cropscan repel these troublesome pests and help carrots and parsnips grow better.
However, keeping rose plants near chives can reduce these pesty problems and protect rose blooms from serious damage.
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Lettuce
Lettuce plantsalso benefit from the strong scent of chives, which repels many common lettuce pests.
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