sweet peas and flies

I have been inundated with flies this year, a neighbour says it's because I have a tub of sweet peas outside my kitchen door! Could this be true? I haven't heard of this before. I know there is a herb you can have on your windowsill to prevent flies, anyone know which herb it is? Somewhere in my mind is Sage or Basil?

 

Tansy will deter flies, also ants, if hung in a bunch in the doorway. Depends if you like the smell yourself! Chamomile can also be used like this, but I think the one you're thinking of is basil. This does work, I try to put a sprig or two on the table if eating out as well.

 

Good tip, Liz. Will buy a plant next time at the garden centre.

 

I was wondering why, I have a lot less flies its probably the basil in my kitchen, I never knew that, next time when i sit out will put a sprig of basil out.

 

Thanks, Liz. Next time I go to Tesco/Asda (probably Monday, as is my wont) I'll pick up a pot of basil.

 

Couldn't help mbut notice all the pets. Probably because i work with them lol. Did you know that Citronella plants and cat pee bushes are great for keeping your beloved pets away from those special area's in the garden?

Just a random thought

 

Whats a cat pee bush? :confused:

 

yes what is 'cat peebush' I want some please :D

 

me too...I've got bushes that my cat's pee on - but what is a 'cat pee bush'?? :confused:

 

me to what is it?
we all want one,even though i dont have a cat.

 

Why do you all want a bush that smells of cats pee? :D :confused:

 

Cat pee bush...catmint innit?think its called Nepeta

 

I have never heard of it being called that before.Also if it is catmint then it has the opposite effect on cats. Many plants of nepeta get squashed flat because of the local moggies rolling in it. Nepeta actually has quite a pleasant smell.
Talking of bushes that smell of cat pee, as Pete said, does nayone else think that flowering currant (Ribes) foliage smells of cat pee? If you prune them there is a definite pong.