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Eve Smallman

The top 5 plants that repel ants, according to gardening pros

Three pictures of plants that repel ants - a cluster of purple lavender, a close-up of a green basil plant, and a rosemary plant with purple flowers.

If you've got lots of ants in your backyard, you don't have to resort to nasty chemicals in order to remove them. Instead, try planting greenery that will ward them off instead.

I've asked gardening pros for the ones they recommend adding to your yard, and they're all easy to bring in and maintain. From flowers like luscious lavender to herbs like beautiful basil, there are plenty of options to try.

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