How to Use Plants to Discourage Aphids

#Plant beneficial flowers that attract hoverflies. A really good flower for hoverflies is ''Phacelia tanacetifolia''. This should be readily available at your local nursery. Phacelia works best if planted every six weeks during the growing season, so that you have regular flowers.[[Image:Use Plants to Discourage Aphids Step 1 Version 2.jpg|center]]
#Plant beneficial flowers to encourage and non-stinging parasitoid wasps. Great choices include:[[Image:Use Plants to Discourage Aphids Step 2 Version 2.jpg|center]]
#*Flowering members of the cabbage family (e.g., mustard)
#*Carrot family (e.g., coriander)
#*Daisy family (e.g., calendula)
#Allow these to flower regularly. As an added bonus, they will also attract lacewings and ladybirds who will also feast on the aphids.[[Image:Use Plants to Discourage Aphids Step 3 Version 2.jpg|center]]