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Ants nest

faithful1faithful1 Posts: 5
in Problem solving
Hi everyone,
The pot that my Clematis was growing in has been taken over by ants. I’m pretty sure that they have killed the plant, but if not, is there a way of getting rid of the ants without destroying the plant?
Hope you can help.
SJ

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  • Paul DerbyPaul Derby Posts: 4
    Try sprinkling some cinnamon into the pot. Ants should leave and your pot will smell great.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Ants hate damp/wet soil
    and clematis need plenty of moisture. Maybe the pot has been too dry. 
    I’d repot as @pansyface described above, and keep the compost damper in future. 😊 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • faithful1faithful1 Posts: 5
    Many thanks all. I will repot, keep the soil moist  and try the cinnamon as well. Hope you enjoy the sunshine!
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    🌞 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    Also, check if the pot is large enough for the plant.
  • faithful1faithful1 Posts: 5
    Will do, thank you 😊 
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