Stop spraying your roses: these cheap kitchen herbs you already buy work harder at keeping aphids off your plants

The piece lists herbs that repel aphids, where to plant them around roses and vegetables, and how to back them up with homemade sprays. Ashleigh Byrne and gardening guides explain how British growers can turn basil, lemongrass and ginger into a living shield against aphids. From pots of lemongrass and ginger to ribbons of basil, mint and marigolds, certain herbs release smells aphids simply avoid. Aromatic allies that muddle aphids and support wildlifeWoody herbs such as rosemary and lavender bring another layer of confusion. Then come the soft herbs.