![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/four-spider-repellant-plants-that-look-gorgeous-and-will-ward-off-pesky-critters/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_common-house-spider-on-the-floor-in-a-home.jpg&description=Spider mating season is here, and while they attempt to scurry into our warm homes, a garden expert has recommended four gorgeous plants that can help keep the critters at bay October is a huge month for spiders in the UK - and it's not good news for arachnophobes. As autumn arrives and the temperatures start to plunge, eight-legged critters scurry into our warm and cosy homes so they can mate. While it might be nice for them, it's not so pleasant for those who don't appreciate spiders taking up residency in their homes. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to keep them at bay - and while some of them require some effort, like rubbing lemon peel over windowsills, others are really simple. Luckily, experts at Tiger Sheds has said the key to keeping spiders out of your indoor spaces is having four gorgeous-looking plants on display. All you have to do is put them in strategic places - and enjoy a spider-free zone. According to them, there are a certain number of plants that spiders don't like - and the main ones are peppermint, lavender, basil and citronella. Garden building expert Sam Jenkinson said: "Plant these around your garden to ward off any spiders from both your garden buildings and the home itself." The good news is, all these are beautiful plants which smell amazing to us humans - but spiders stay away from them. So, try putting them where you think spiders are likely to be lurking. According to Sam, there are also other natural repellents you can try, and these are also smells that spiders don't like. He said: "Spiders dislike the smell of peppermint, citrus, and vinegar. You can use these natural repellents to deter spiders from your living spaces and outdoor garden buildings. "To make a peppermint spray, mix 10-15 drops of peppermint essential oil with water in a spray bottle. Spray the mixture around your home, paying special attention to windowsills, doorways, and other areas where spiders might enter. You can also rub citrus peels or place c){kind=link}
Spider mating season is here, and while they attempt to scurry into our warm homes, a garden expert has recommended four gorgeous plants that can help keep the critters at bay
October is a huge month for spiders in the UK – and it’s not good news for arachnophobes. As autumn arrives and the temperatures start to plunge, eight-legged critters scurry into our warm and cosy homes so they can mate.
While it might be nice for them, it’s not so pleasant for those who don’t appreciate spiders taking up residency in their homes. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to keep them at bay – and while some of them require some effort, like rubbing lemon peel over windowsills, others are really simple.
Luckily, experts at Tiger Sheds has said the key to keeping spiders out of your indoor spaces is having four gorgeous-looking plants on display. All you have to do is put them in strategic places – and enjoy a spider-free zone.
According to them, there are a certain number of plants that spiders don’t like – and the main ones are peppermint, lavender, basil and citronella. Garden building expert Sam Jenkinson said: “Plant these around your garden to ward off any spiders from both your garden buildings and the home itself.”