Mice and rats will run from your garden if you plant six flowers they hate
If you have noticed rats or mice lurking in your garden, there are several natural solutions you can employ to deter them. Rodents are active throughout the year and can be spotted in your garden at any time, but they do tend to be particularly prevalent during the autumn and winter months, when they venture further afield in search of food and shelter.
TL;DR
- Rodents are active year-round but more prevalent in autumn and winter.
- Six plants can naturally deter mice and rats from gardens using their potent scents.
- Peppermint's menthol fragrance is a strong deterrent, best planted near entry points.
- Lavender repels rodents and flies while attracting pollinators.
- Daffodils deter rodents with their bitter bulbs, though they bloom only in early spring.
- Marigolds deter pests but can also act as a trap crop.
- Garlic's pungent aroma masks food trails, and it can be harvested for kitchen use.
- Mint repels rodents with its scent but should be grown in pots to control its rapid spread.