5 plants you should never place near your patio if you want to avoid pests

Covered patio with planting.

The key to any balanced garden design is to place plants in the right place. And although we shouldn’t discourage pests completely from our yards, there are plants that are pest magnets, and careful placement is needed.

Insects are beneficial to our yards and the wider environment, but placing a plant that attracts pests near your house, on decking or on a patio can make the summer unpleasant.