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Are ants attacking your landscaping plants? “Ants in your garden can be a real nuisance, especially when you see them crawling all over your flowers and plants that you put so much effort into keeping alive,” says Lori Haveman, design manager and gardening professional for Kennedy’s Flowers & Gifts.
While ants rarely harm plants directly, their presence can be frustrating. They can encourage aphid populations, which secrete honeydew that ants feed on. Ants also can ruin the look of cut flowers, which is problematic if you like to bring fresh flowers from your garden into your kitchen or bathroom as decor. Ground-nesting ants can excavate soil around plant roots, which can dry out a plant’s root system. Finally, ants that bite, such as fire ants, can wreak havoc when trying to enjoy your outdoor space…