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It turns out one of my favorite ways to brighten up my home in the spring and summer is encouraging an army of little black ants into my home! And once they find their way inside, ants are notoriously hard to get rid of.We’ve already shared the ‘kitchen sink rule’ and how citrus peels can deter ants, but now I’m going to share a habit that I’ll be breaking to stop unwelcome ants from making themselves cosy.Be careful when cutting fresh flowers
(Image credit: Future / Camilla Sharman)This year I planted wildflower seeds in an area of my garden where I leave my lawn uncut for No Mow May. Apart from encouraging bees and butterflies into my yard to help pollination, I enjoy cutting the wildflowers and bringing them inside.It’s become an early-morning habit that I go out into my backyard with my pruning shears, and come back with a bouquet of brightly-colored cornflowers. What’s more, buying a packet of seeds is a marvelous way to enjoy fresh flowers at home, without paying florist prices.However, I recently noticed that my pretty stems were covered in tiny black ants, and I’d been encouraging them inside.There's an easy solution to dispel the ants
(Image credit: Shutterstock)But instead of fretting about unknowingly bringing ants into my home, I found a simple solution that keeps them firmly rooted outside.Once I cut the stems, I gently turn each one upside down and give it a gentle shake. This removes the ants without dislodging any petals from the blooms. And instead of bringing ants inside on my cut flowers, they remain in my yard.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.Apart from following this easy ant-removing hack on my cornflowers, I also do the same with my roses, as these are another bloom that I grow as cutting flowers.Don't forget about the after care
